Administrative expenses Administrative expenses decreased by $54.0 million or 96% to $2.1 million for the year 2023 from $56.0 million for the year 2022.
Administrative expenses decreased by $54.0 million or 96% to $2.1 million for the year 2023 from $56.0 million for the year 2022.
Revenue from reselling of airline-ticket The Company is a reseller of airline tickets, it provides value-added services to its customers including guaranteed flight replacement and other financial benefits. The Company procured the tickets from different airline companies and resell them to the online airline ticket agency companies.
Revenue from reselling of airline tickets The Company is a reseller of airline tickets, it provides value-added services to its customers including guaranteed flight replacement and other financial benefits. The Company procured the tickets from different airline companies and resell them to the online airline ticket agency companies.
In addition, the Overseas Listing Trial Measures provide that an overseas listing or offering is explicitly prohibited under any of the following circumstances: (i) such securities offering and listing is explicitly prohibited by provisions in laws, administrative regulations and relevant state rules; (ii) the intended securities offering and listing may endanger national security as reviewed and determined by competent authorities under the State Council in accordance with law; (iii) the domestic company intending to make the securities offering and listing, or its controlling shareholder(s) and the actual controller, have committed relevant crimes such as corruption, bribery, embezzlement, misappropriation of property or undermining the order of the socialist market economy during the latest three years; (iv) the domestic company intending to make the securities offering and listing is currently under investigations for suspicion of criminal offenses or major violations of laws and regulations, and no conclusion has yet been made thereof; or (v) there are material ownership disputes over equity held by the domestic company’s controlling shareholder(s) or by other shareholder(s) that are controlled by the controlling shareholder(s) and/or actual controller. 59 At a press conference held for these new regulations, officials from the CSRC clarified that the domestic companies that have already been listed overseas before the effective date of the Overseas Listing Trial Measures (i.e.
In addition, the Overseas Listing Trial Measures provide that an overseas listing or offering is explicitly prohibited under any of the following circumstances: (i) such securities offering and listing is explicitly prohibited by provisions in laws, administrative regulations and relevant state rules; (ii) the intended securities offering and listing may endanger national security as reviewed and determined by competent authorities under the State Council in accordance with law; (iii) the domestic company intending to make the securities offering and listing, or its controlling shareholder(s) and the actual controller, have committed relevant crimes such as corruption, bribery, embezzlement, misappropriation of property or undermining the order of the socialist market economy during the latest three years; (iv) the domestic company intending to make the securities offering and listing is currently under investigations for suspicion of criminal offenses or major violations of laws and regulations, and no conclusion has yet been made thereof; or (v) there are material ownership disputes over equity held by the domestic company’s controlling shareholder(s) or by other shareholder(s) that are controlled by the controlling shareholder(s) and/or actual controller. 60 At a press conference held for these new regulations, officials from the CSRC clarified that the domestic companies that have already been listed overseas before the effective date of the Overseas Listing Trial Measures (i.e.
Trademark Name Trademark Application Date Trademark Classes Trademark Owner Trademark Term Trademark Status China 51872718 Bu Fan Xing Jing 12/04/2020 35 Beijing Heyang 10 years Approved China 50933195 11/03/2020 35 Flower Crown (Hainan) 10 years Approved China 50941310 Quanqiu Yixianghui 11/03/2020 35 Flower Crown (Hainan) 10 years Approved China 49572627 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/08/2020 41 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49572624 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/08/2020 43 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49567840 09/08/2020 35 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49580237 LUXVENTFURE 09/08/2020 43 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49563070 09/08/2020 41 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism Approved China 49592112 LUXVENTFURE 09/08/2020 41 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved 54 China 49563061 09/08/2020 43 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49563090 LUXVENTFURE 09/08/2020 35 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49572631 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/08/2020 39 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49583228 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/08/2020 35 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49593405 09/08/2020 39 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49580225 LUXVENTURE 09/08/2020 39 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Hong Kong 305384304 09/08/2020 10 years Approved Hong Kong 305384313 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/08/2020 10 years Approved Hong Kong 305384322 LUXVENTURE 09/08/2020 10 years Approved Macao N/173434(304) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173435(975) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173436(747) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173437(132) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173438(333) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved 55 Macao N/173439(206) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173440(834) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173441(540) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173442(418) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173443(343) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173444(867) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173445(578) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063176 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/10/2020 35 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063175 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/10/2020 39 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063173 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/10/2020 43 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063186 LUXVENTURE 09/10/2020 41 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063178 09/10/2020 41 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063177 09/10/2020 43 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved 56 Taiwan 109063183 09/10/2020 39 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063184 09/10/2020 35 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063187 LUXVENTURE 09/10/2020 39 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063188 LUXVENTURE 09/10/2020 35 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063174 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/10/2020 41 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063185 LUXVENTURE 09/10/2020 43 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Insurance We do not have any business liability, interruption or litigation insurance coverage for our operations in China.
Trademark Name Trademark Application Date Trademark Classes Trademark Owner Trademark Term Trademark Status China 51872718 Bu Fan Xing Jing 12/04/2020 35 Beijing Heyang 10 years Approved China 50933195 11/03/2020 35 Flower Crown (Hainan) 10 years Approved China 50941310 Quanqiu Yixianghui 11/03/2020 35 Flower Crown (Hainan) 10 years Approved China 49572627 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/08/2020 41 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49572624 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/08/2020 43 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49567840 09/08/2020 35 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49580237 LUXVENTFURE 09/08/2020 43 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49563070 09/08/2020 41 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism Approved China 49592112 LUXVENTFURE 09/08/2020 41 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved 55 China 49563061 09/08/2020 43 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49563090 LUXVENTFURE 09/08/2020 35 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49572631 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/08/2020 39 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49583228 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/08/2020 35 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49593405 09/08/2020 39 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved China 49580225 LUXVENTURE 09/08/2020 39 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Hong Kong 305384304 09/08/2020 10 years Approved Hong Kong 305384313 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/08/2020 10 years Approved Hong Kong 305384322 LUXVENTURE 09/08/2020 10 years Approved Macao N/173434(304) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173435(975) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173436(747) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173437(132) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173438(333) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved 56 Macao N/173439(206) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173440(834) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173441(540) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173442(418) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173443(343) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173444(867) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Macao N/173445(578) 09/18/2020 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063176 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/10/2020 35 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063175 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/10/2020 39 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063173 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/10/2020 43 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063186 LUXVENTURE 09/10/2020 41 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063178 09/10/2020 41 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063177 09/10/2020 43 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved 57 Taiwan 109063183 09/10/2020 39 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063184 09/10/2020 35 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063187 LUXVENTURE 09/10/2020 39 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063188 LUXVENTURE 09/10/2020 35 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063174 Jinxuan Pinlv 09/10/2020 41 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Taiwan 109063185 LUXVENTURE 09/10/2020 43 Jinxuan Luxury Tourism 10 years Approved Insurance We do not have any business liability, interruption or litigation insurance coverage for our operations in China.
Pursuant to the Agreement, Kaiwo will sell high-end foreign luxury automobiles supplied by JX Hainan in the amount of up to USD50,000,000. On October 3, 2022, Flower Crown (China) Holding Group Co., Ltd. (“JXFC”) entered into and executed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Hainan Hang Seng Zhongli Commercial Holding Co., Ltd.
(“Kaiwo”). Pursuant to the Agreement, Kaiwo will sell high-end foreign luxury automobiles supplied by JX Hainan in the amount of up to USD50,000,000. On October 3, 2022, Flower Crown (China) Holding Group Co., Ltd. (“JXFC”) entered into and executed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Hainan Hang Seng Zhongli Commercial Holding Co., Ltd.
Financial Statement Presentation In December 2020, the Company acquired Flower Crown, which at the time, contributed two new segments, tourism cross-border merchandize sales and tourism. Flower Crown add Technology Solution for Tourism Cross-border operation segment in 2022. In October 2022, the Company disposed the whole menswear business segment, which was presented as discontinued operation as set out below. Revenue.
Financial Statement Presentation In December 2020, the Company acquired Flower Crown, which at the time, contributed two new segments, tourism cross-border merchandize sales and tourism. Flower Crown add Technology Solution for Tourism Cross-border operation segment in 2022. In October 2022, the Company disposed the whole menswear business segment, which was presented as discontinued operation as set out below.
Profit for the year increased from 2022 to 2023 mainly due to the following reasons: (1) no expenses for share-based compensations to employees, Directors and managements of $53.3 million; (2) No loss on discontinued operations of $18.1 million; (3) increasing gross profit of $4.0 million generated by higher gross margin business in 2023.
Profit for the year increased from 2022 to 2023 mainly due to the following reasons: (1) no expenses for share-based compensations to employees, Directors and managements of $53.3 million; (2) No loss on discontinued operations of $18.1 million; (3) increasing gross profit of $4.0 million generated by higher gross margin business in 2023. B.
This advanced software solution not only enhances transparency but also fosters trust and collaboration between our company and our clients. Innovative Excess Inventory Management : Our unique approach to addressing the challenge of surplus inventory involves a dynamic warehouse management system that facilitates the sharing of unsold merchandise among our business clients.
This advanced software solution not only enhances transparency but also fosters trust and collaboration between our company and our clients. 53 Innovative Excess Inventory Management : Our unique approach to addressing the challenge of surplus inventory involves a dynamic warehouse management system that facilitates the sharing of unsold merchandise among our business clients.
The Consumer Protection Law sets forth standards of behavior that businesses must observe in their dealings with consumers. Violations of the Consumer Protection Law may result in the imposition of fines. In addition, the violating entity may be ordered to suspend its operations, and its business license may be revoked. There may also be criminal liability in serious cases.
The Consumer Protection Law sets forth standards of behavior that businesses must observe in their dealings with consumers. 70 Violations of the Consumer Protection Law may result in the imposition of fines. In addition, the violating entity may be ordered to suspend its operations, and its business license may be revoked. There may also be criminal liability in serious cases.
We are subject to periodic inspections by local environmental protection authorities. 69 We did not incur material costs in environmental compliance in fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020. We believe we are in material compliance with the relevant PRC environmental laws and regulations. We are not currently subject to any pending actions alleging any violations of applicable PRC environmental laws.
We are subject to periodic inspections by local environmental protection authorities. We did not incur material costs in environmental compliance in fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020. We believe we are in material compliance with the relevant PRC environmental laws and regulations. We are not currently subject to any pending actions alleging any violations of applicable PRC environmental laws.
On July 7, 2022, the CAC promulgated the Security Assessment Measures for Cross-border Data Transfers with effect from September 1, 2022, a data processor shall declare security assessment for its outbound data transfer if: (i)where a data processor provides critical data abroad;(ii) where a critical information infrastructure operator or a data processor processing the personal information of more than one million individuals provides personal information abroad; (iii) where a data processor has provided personal information of 100,000 individuals or sensitive personal information of 10,000 individuals in total abroad since January 1 of the previous year; and (iv) any other circumstances prescribed by the CAC. 61 On November 14, 2021, the CAC released the Regulations for the Administration of Network Data Security (Draft for Comments) (the “ Draft Network Data Security Regulations ”).
On July 7, 2022, the CAC promulgated the Security Assessment Measures for Cross-border Data Transfers with effect from September 1, 2022, a data processor shall declare security assessment for its outbound data transfer if: (i)where a data processor provides critical data abroad;(ii) where a critical information infrastructure operator or a data processor processing the personal information of more than one million individuals provides personal information abroad; (iii) where a data processor has provided personal information of 100,000 individuals or sensitive personal information of 10,000 individuals in total abroad since January 1 of the previous year; and (iv) any other circumstances prescribed by the CAC. 62 On November 14, 2021, the CAC released the Regulations for the Administration of Network Data Security (Draft for Comments) (the “ Draft Network Data Security Regulations ”).
Financial instruments – derecognition of financial assets A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily derecognized (i.e., removed from the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position) when: ● the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or ● the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass-through” arrangement; and either (a) the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset. 84 When the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if, and to what extent, it has retained the risk and rewards of ownership of the asset.
Financial instruments – derecognition of financial assets A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily derecognized (i.e., removed from the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position) when: ● the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or ● the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass-through” arrangement; and either (a) the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset. 87 When the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if, and to what extent, it has retained the risk and rewards of ownership of the asset.
In addition, an enterprise that fails to undertake contribution registration of housing provident fund or fails to go through the formalities of opening housing provident fund accounts for its employees may be ordered to rectify the noncompliance within a stipulated deadline, where failing to rectify the non-compliance at the expiration of the time limit, it be may be subject to a fine ranging from RMB10,000 or RMB 50,000. 64 REGULATIONS RELATED TO TAXATION Regulations on Income Tax We and our subsidiaries may be subject to tax in the jurisdictions in which we are organized or operate, reducing the amount of our net income and cash flows, including cash available for dividend payments.
In addition, an enterprise that fails to undertake contribution registration of housing provident fund or fails to go through the formalities of opening housing provident fund accounts for its employees may be ordered to rectify the noncompliance within a stipulated deadline, where failing to rectify the non-compliance at the expiration of the time limit, it be may be subject to a fine ranging from RMB10,000 or RMB 50,000. 65 REGULATIONS RELATED TO TAXATION Regulations on Income Tax We and our subsidiaries may be subject to tax in the jurisdictions in which we are organized or operate, reducing the amount of our net income and cash flows, including cash available for dividend payments.
Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the item) is included in profit or loss in the period in which the item is de-recognized. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value.
Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the item) is included in profit or loss in the period in which the item is de-recognized. 84 Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value.
Financial instruments – offsetting financial instruments Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the statement of financial position if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously. G.
Financial instruments – offsetting financial instruments Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the statement of financial position if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously. 88 G.
If we decide to pay dividends in the future, as a holding company, we will depend on receiving dividends from our PRC subsidiaries. As a holding company, we may rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our PRC subsidiaries for our cash and financing requirements.
If we decide to pay dividends in the future, as a holding company, we will depend on receiving dividends from our PRC subsidiaries. 78 As a holding company, we may rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our PRC subsidiaries for our cash and financing requirements.
This qualification is reassessed by relevant government authorities every three years. 65 According to the Notice on the Implementation of Inclusive Tax Concessions for Small and Micro Enterprises which took effect on January 1, 2019, jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration, for the portion of annual taxable income which does not exceed RMB1,000,000, the annual taxable income shall be deducted to 25% and the income tax shall be calculated at the rate of 20%; for the portion of annual taxable income from RMB1,000,000 to RMB3,000,000, the taxable income shall be deducted to 50% and the income tax shall be calculated at the rate of 20%, for the period from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021.
This qualification is reassessed by relevant government authorities every three years. 66 According to the Notice on the Implementation of Inclusive Tax Concessions for Small and Micro Enterprises which took effect on January 1, 2019, jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration, for the portion of annual taxable income which does not exceed RMB1,000,000, the annual taxable income shall be deducted to 25% and the income tax shall be calculated at the rate of 20%; for the portion of annual taxable income from RMB1,000,000 to RMB3,000,000, the taxable income shall be deducted to 50% and the income tax shall be calculated at the rate of 20%, for the period from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021.
We believe that the significant growth and success of our business operations since 2020 can be attributed to the high quality of our employees, our ability to offer our business clients high-end travel products full range of services related to luxury tourism and supplemental services to reduce their total cost of procurement and ensuring that our clients receive the high-quality professional assistance they need. 47 We operate in the following operating segments of business: 1) Airline tickets and tourism services. 2) Software Solution for Tourism Cross-border operation and 3) Tourism Cross-border Merchandise.
We believe that the significant growth and success of our business operations since 2020 can be attributed to the high quality of our employees, our ability to offer our business clients high-end travel products full range of services related to luxury tourism and supplemental services to reduce their total cost of procurement and ensuring that our clients receive the high-quality professional assistance they need. 48 We operate in the following operating segments of business: 1) Airline tickets and tourism services. 2) Software Solution for Tourism Cross-border operation and 3) Tourism Cross-border Merchandise.
The Cybersecurity Law also stipulates that the China adopts classified system for cybersecurity protection, under which network operators are required to fulfil relevant obligations of security protection to ensure that the network is free from interference, disruption or unauthorized access, and to prevent network data from being disclosed, stolen or tampered. 60 On September 22, 2020, the Ministry of Public Security issued the Guiding Opinions on Implementing the Cyber Security Protection System and Critical Information Infrastructure Security Protection System to further improve the national cyber security prevention and control system.
The Cybersecurity Law also stipulates that the China adopts classified system for cybersecurity protection, under which network operators are required to fulfil relevant obligations of security protection to ensure that the network is free from interference, disruption or unauthorized access, and to prevent network data from being disclosed, stolen or tampered. 61 On September 22, 2020, the Ministry of Public Security issued the Guiding Opinions on Implementing the Cyber Security Protection System and Critical Information Infrastructure Security Protection System to further improve the national cyber security prevention and control system.
A patent is valid for a twenty-year term in the case of an invention, a fifteen-year term in the case of a design, and a ten-year term in the case of a utility model, starting from the application date. 63 Regulations on Domain Name Pursuant to the Administrative Measures for Internet Domain Names, which were promulgated by the MIIT on August 24, 2017 with effect from November 1, 2017, the registration of domain names adopts the “first to file, first to register” principle and the registrant shall complete the registration via the domain name registration service institutions.
A patent is valid for a twenty-year term in the case of an invention, a fifteen-year term in the case of a design, and a ten-year term in the case of a utility model, starting from the application date. 64 Regulations on Domain Name Pursuant to the Administrative Measures for Internet Domain Names, which were promulgated by the MIIT on August 24, 2017 with effect from November 1, 2017, the registration of domain names adopts the “first to file, first to register” principle and the registrant shall complete the registration via the domain name registration service institutions.
The foreign investors or foreign-invested enterprises shall report the investment information by submitting reports including initial reports, change reports, deregistration reports and annual reports. 58 REGULATIONS RELATING TO OVERSEAS LISTING On August 8, 2006, six PRC regulatory agencies, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission (the “CSRC”), promulgated the Rules on the Merger and Acquisition of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors (the “M&A Rules”), which took effect on September 6, 2006 and was amended on June 22, 2009.
The foreign investors or foreign-invested enterprises shall report the investment information by submitting reports including initial reports, change reports, deregistration reports and annual reports. 59 REGULATIONS RELATING TO OVERSEAS LISTING On August 8, 2006, six PRC regulatory agencies, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission (the “CSRC”), promulgated the Rules on the Merger and Acquisition of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors (the “M&A Rules”), which took effect on September 6, 2006 and was amended on June 22, 2009.
This growth in revenue, especially revenues from our tourism business, has been adversely impacted by COVID-19 pandemic at various times during 2021 because of government-enforced lockdowns. 57 Regulation This section sets forth a summary of the most significant rules and regulations that affect our business activities in the PRC.
This growth in revenue, especially revenues from our tourism business, has been adversely impacted by COVID-19 pandemic at various times during 2021 because of government-enforced lockdowns. 58 Regulation This section sets forth a summary of the most significant rules and regulations that affect our business activities in the PRC.
The Company presents revenues from such transactions on a gross basis in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, as the Company acts as a principal to take inventory risks of these goods. 78 Revenue from the sale of Tourism Package Performance obligation is satisfied when the tourism package is completed, generally when the tour group successfully returned from the tour destination to the place of origination.
The Company presents revenues from such transactions on a gross basis in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, as the Company acts as a principal to take inventory risks of these goods. 81 Revenue from the sale of Tourism Package Performance obligation is satisfied when the tourism package is completed, generally when the tour group successfully returned from the tour destination to the place of origination.
All other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred. 79 Retirement benefit costs Pursuant to the relevant regulations of the PRC government, the Group’s subsidiaries located in the PRC participate in a local municipal government retirement benefits scheme (the “Scheme”), whereby they contribute a prescribed percentage of the basic salaries of their employees to the Scheme to fund their retirement benefits.
All other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred. 82 Retirement benefit costs Pursuant to the relevant regulations of the PRC government, the Group’s subsidiaries located in the PRC participate in a local municipal government retirement benefits scheme (the “Scheme”), whereby they contribute a prescribed percentage of the basic salaries of their employees to the Scheme to fund their retirement benefits.
Any failure by us to raise additional funds on terms favorable to us, or at all, could limit our ability to expand our business operations and could harm our overall business prospects. 76 C. Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, Etc. Our industry is characterized by rapid technological change, evolving industry standards and changing customer demands.
Any failure by us to raise additional funds on terms favorable to us, or at all, could limit our ability to expand our business operations and could harm our overall business prospects. 79 C. Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, Etc. Our industry is characterized by rapid technological change, evolving industry standards and changing customer demands.
Pursuant to the Agreement, Hainan Douxing will sell JX Hainan cross-border merchandise, including cosmetics and skincare products, in the amount up to USD30,000,000 on the live-stream E-commerce shows hosted by Hainan Douxing. On July 26, 2022, Jin Xuan (Hainan) Holding Co., Ltd. (“JX Hainan”), entered into and executed a Cooperation Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Kaiwo International Trading Co. Ltd. (“Kaiwo”).
Pursuant to the Agreement, Hainan Douxing will sell JX Luxury Tourism cross-border merchandise, including cosmetics and skincare products, in the amount up to USD30,000,000 on the live-stream E-commerce shows hosted by Hainan Douxing. On July 26, 2022, Jin Xuan (Hainan) Holding Co., Ltd. (“JX Hainan”), entered into and executed a Cooperation Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Kaiwo International Trading Co. Ltd.
Any failure to maintain and expand our brand portfolio or maintain and enhance our brand recognition could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and prospects. 70 Flexibility and sustainability of our product supply chain.
Any failure to maintain and expand our brand portfolio or maintain and enhance our brand recognition could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and prospects. 72 Flexibility and sustainability of our product supply chain.
For the periods covered by this section, general and administrative expenses consisted primarily of compensation and benefits to our general management, finance and administrative staff, rental costs, office supplies, utilities, and other expenses incurred in connection with general operations. 71 Comparison of Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 The following table sets forth key components of our results of operations, for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, both in U.S. dollars and as a percentage of or revenue.
For the periods covered by this section, general and administrative expenses consisted primarily of compensation and benefits to our general management, finance and administrative staff, rental costs, office supplies, utilities, and other expenses incurred in connection with general operations. 73 Comparison of Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 The following table sets forth key components of our results of operations, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, both in U.S. dollars and as a percentage of or revenue.
The Company’s Cash Flows and Summary Of Applicable Regulations The structure of cash flows within the entities in our corporate organization, and the applicable regulations, are as follows: Our corporate structure is a direct holding structure, that is, the overseas entity listed in the U.S., JX Luxventure Limited incorporated Marshall Islands, currently has no material operations on its own.
The Company’s Cash Flows and Summary Of Applicable Regulations The structure of cash flows within the entities in our corporate organization, and the applicable regulations, are as follows: Our corporate structure is a direct holding structure, that is, the overseas entity listed in the U.S., JX Luxventure Group Inc., incorporated Marshall Islands, currently has no material operations on its own.
The expected cash flows will include cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms. 83 General approach ECLs are recognized in two stages.
The expected cash flows will include cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms. 86 General approach ECLs are recognized in two stages.
Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations We have no other material long-term debt, capital or operating lease or fixed purchase obligations. Holding Company Structure JX Luxventure Limited is our holding company which has no material operations of its own. We conduct all our operations through our operating subsidiaries in China.
Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations We have no other material long-term debt, capital or operating lease or fixed purchase obligations. Holding Company Structure JX Luxventure Group Inc. is our holding company which has no material operations of its own. We conduct all our operations through our operating subsidiaries in China.
During the periods covered by this section, we generated revenue from a) sales of tourism cross-border merchandize, b) sales of Software Solution for Tourism Cross-border operation , and c) tourism products, which covers tourism package and airline ticket sale (including related services). Cost of sales.
During the periods covered by this section, we generated revenue from a) sales of tourism cross-border merchandize, b) sales of Software, and c) tourism products, which covers tourism package and airline ticket sale (including related services). Cost of sales.
IFRS 16 defines a lease term as the noncancellable period for which the lessee has the right to use an underlying asset including optional periods when an entity is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend (or not to terminate) a lease.
IFRS 16 defines a lease term as the non-cancellable period for which the lessee has the right to use an underlying asset including optional periods when an entity is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend (or not to terminate) a lease.
We believe our employees’ compensation packages are competitive and we have created a merit-based work environment that encourages initiative. As a result, we have generally been able to attract and retain qualified personnel and maintain a stable core management team.
We do not have independent contractors. We believe our employees’ compensation packages are competitive and we have created a merit-based work environment that encourages initiative. As a result, we have generally been able to attract and retain qualified personnel and maintain a stable core management team.
Profit for the year We had a profit of $3.0 million in 2023 as compared to a loss of $55.3 million in 2022, representing an increase of profit of $58.3 million. Net margin was 9% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to -93% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
We had a profit of $3.0 million in 2023 as compared to a loss of $55.3 million in 2022, representing an increase of profit of $58.3 million. Net margin was 10% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to -92% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The gross profit ratio of technology sub-segment in 2022 achieved 97% due to the reason that most of the revenue in 2022 of this sub-segments was contributed to self-developed cross-board related software sold to customers and the developing costs of the software was recorded as general and administrative expenses in 2022 or prior years.
The high gross profit ratio was due to the reason that most of the revenue in 2023 and 2022 of this sub-segments was contributed to self-developed cross-board related software sold to customers and the developing costs of the software was recorded as general and administrative expenses in 2023 or prior years.
The sale of additional equity securities could result in dilution to our stockholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could require us to agree to operating and financial covenants that would restrict our operations. Financing may not be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.
The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could require us to agree to operating and financial covenants that would restrict our operations. Financing may not be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.
On December 27, 2021, JX Luxventure (Hainan) Digital Technology Co., Ltd. closed a Real Estate Transaction Contract with a non-affiliate, acquiring a piece of commercial real estate of 240 square meters for cross-border operations for the amount of USD $2,338,464 based upon the appraisal report. On February 9, 2022, Jin Xuan Luxury Tourism (Hainan) Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
On December 27, 2021, JX Luxventure (Hainan) Digital Technology Co., Ltd. closed a Real Estate Transaction Contract with a non-affiliate, acquiring a piece of commercial real estate of 240 square meters for cross-border operations for the amount of USD $2,338,464 based upon the appraisal report.
(“JX Hainan”), entered into and executed a Framework Agreement on Strategic Cooperation (the “Agreement”) with Ragdoll International Trading Co., Ltd. (“Ragdoll”), an E-commerce platform operator. Pursuant to the Agreement, Ragdoll will purchase from JX Hainan cross-border pet foods in the amount of up to USD30,000,000 to be distributed on the platforms operated by Ragdoll.
On March 31, 2022, JX Luxury Tourism entered into and executed a Framework Agreement on Strategic Cooperation (the “Agreement”) with Ragdoll International Trading Co., Ltd. (“Ragdoll”), an E-commerce platform operator. Pursuant to the Agreement, Ragdoll will purchase from JX Luxury Tourism cross-border pet foods in the amount of up to USD30,000,000 to be distributed on the platforms operated by Ragdoll.
The remaining fair value changes are recognized in other comprehensive income. Upon derecognition, the cumulative fair value change recognized in other comprehensive income is recycled to the income statement.
Upon derecognition, the cumulative fair value change recognized in other comprehensive income is recycled to the income statement.
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS Not required. ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in this annual report and in particular, “Item 4. Information on the Company — B.
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in this annual report and in particular, “Item 4. Information on the Company — B.
On July 17, 2023, Jinxuan Luxury Tourism (Hainan) Digital Technology Co., Ltd, entered into and executed Technology Development and Promotion Commission Contract (the “Technology Development Agreement”) with Tianjin Baixing Pharmaceutical Wholesale Co., Ltd. The Technology Development Agreement provides for the development of a medical ERP management platform, which will utilize a Chatgpt-type technology.
On July 17, 2023, JX Luxury Tourism entered into and executed Technology Development and Promotion Commission Contract (the “Technology Development Agreement”) with Tianjin Baixing Pharmaceutical Wholesale Co., Ltd. The Technology Development Agreement provides for the development of a medical ERP management platform, which will utilize a Chatgpt-type technology. On July 1, 2024, Jin Xuan (Hainan) Holding Co., Ltd.
Senate passed the HFCAA, which includes requirements for the SEC to identify issuers whose audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a restriction imposed by a non-U.S. authority in the auditor’s local jurisdiction. The U.S.
Senate passed the HFCAA, which includes requirements for the SEC to identify issuers whose audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a restriction imposed by a non-U.S. authority in the auditor’s local jurisdiction. The HFCAA was signed into law on December 18, 2020.
Historically, we have realized more of our revenue and earnings in the fourth quarter, which includes the majority of the holiday shopping season, than in any other fiscal quarter. Critical Accounting Policies The preparation of financial statements is in conformity with IFRS as issued by the IASB.
Seasonality Our business, like that of many retailers, is seasonal. Historically, we have realized more of our revenue and earnings in the fourth quarter, which includes the majority of the holiday shopping season, than in any other fiscal quarter. 80 Critical Accounting Policies The preparation of financial statements is in conformity with IFRS as issued by the IASB.
(“JX Hainan”) entered into and executed a Framework Agreement on Strategic Cooperation (the “Agreement”) with Hainan Douxing Cultural Media Co., Ltd. (“Hainan Douxing”), one of the major live stream content providers with over 30 A list live streamers and reaches over 30,000,000 followers in China.
On June 17, 2022, JX Luxury Tourism entered into and executed a Framework Agreement on Strategic Cooperation (the “Agreement”) with Hainan Douxing Cultural Media Co., Ltd. (“Hainan Douxing”), one of the major live stream content providers with over 30 A list live streamers and reaches over 30,000,000 followers in China.
By adopting advanced solutions such as AI-based analysis and state-of-the-art warehouse management software, we can create a more efficient supply chain, mitigate risks associated with excess inventory, and ultimately ensure our clients’ sustained growth in the competitive market. Our current top two business customers are, Kaiwo International Trading Co.
By adopting advanced solutions such as AI-based analysis and state-of-the-art warehouse management software, we can create a more efficient supply chain, mitigate risks associated with excess inventory, and ultimately ensure our clients’ sustained growth in the competitive market.
Net cash used in operating activities in fiscal year 2022 was $5.0 million, compared with net cash used in operating activities of $7.78 million in the year ended December 31, 2021.
Net cash used in operating activities in fiscal year 2023 was $4.5 million, compared with net cash used in operating activities of $5.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2022.
Pursuant to the Agreement, JX Hainan will provide technology consulting services to Tianjin Wei Ka by delivering a solution for a non-fungible token (NFT)-based virtual human host to be used on live stream platforms. On June 17, 2022, Jin Xuan Luxury Tourism (Hainan) Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
Pursuant to the Agreement, JX Luxury Tourism will provide technology consulting services to Tianjin Wei Ka by delivering a solution for a non-fungible token (NFT)-based virtual human host to be used on live stream platforms.
REGULATIONS RELATING TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Regulations on Copyright Pursuant to the Copyright Law of the PRC (the “Copyright Law”), which was promulgated by the SCNPC and last amended on November 11, 2020 with effect from June 1, 2021, creators of protected works enjoy personal and property rights with respect to publication, authorship, alteration, integrity, reproduction, distribution, lease, exhibition, performance, projection, broadcasting, dissemination via information network, production, adaptation, translation, compilation and related activities.
Where the individual or organization failed to make correction within the stipulated period, a fine shall be imposed. 63 REGULATIONS RELATING TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Regulations on Copyright Pursuant to the Copyright Law of the PRC (the “Copyright Law”), which was promulgated by the SCNPC and last amended on November 11, 2020 with effect from June 1, 2021, creators of protected works enjoy personal and property rights with respect to publication, authorship, alteration, integrity, reproduction, distribution, lease, exhibition, performance, projection, broadcasting, dissemination via information network, production, adaptation, translation, compilation and related activities.
In 2023, the revenue of Cross board merchandise segment increased to $7.6 million, from $0.01 in 2022. The increase is mainly due to the Company started its imported luxury vehicle business in 2023. In 2022, the total revenue increased to $79.87 million by 47.80% from $54.0 million in 2021.
In 2023, the revenue of Cross board merchandise segment increased to $7.6 million, from $0.01 in 2022. The increase is mainly due to the Company started its imported luxury vehicle business in 2023.
On June 1, 2022, Jin Xuan Luxury Tourism (Hainan) Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (“JX Hainan”) entered into and executed a Technology Consulting Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Tianjin City Wei Ka Technology Co., Ltd. (“Tianjin Wei Ka”).
On June 1, 2022, JX Luxury Tourism entered into and executed a Technology Consulting Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Tianjin City Wei Ka Technology Co., Ltd. (“Tianjin Wei Ka”).
Now that the solution is operational, this equity-heavy approach is unlikely to be an ongoing trend. 73 Distribution and selling expenses The selling and distribution expenses decreased by $0.6 million or 92% to $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to the reason that the Company outsourced certain sales functions to third parties till the middle of 2022, while since then, the Company fully executed the sales functions by its own team, which reduced the outsourced expenses significantly.
The distribution and selling expenses decreased by $0.6 million or 92% to $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to the reason that the Company outsourced certain sales functions to third parties till the middle of 2022, while since then, the Company fully executed the sales functions by its own team, which reduced the outsourced expenses significantly.
Investing Activities Net cash provided by investing activities in fiscal year 2023 was $2.6 million, compared with $9.4 million net cash used in investing activities in 2022. The net cash used in investing activities in 2023 mainly resulted from proceeds from long-term receivable of $3.0 million, by netting off cash decreased due to disposal of discontinued operations of $0.4 million.
The net cash used in investing activities in 2023 mainly resulted from proceeds from long-term receivable of $3.0 million, by netting off cash decreased due to disposal of discontinued operations of $0.4 million. 77 Financing Activities Net cash generated from financing activities in fiscal year 2024 was $5.2 million, compared with $1.8 million net cash generated in financing activities in 2023.
In 2022, the revenue of technology segment generated $782,302 compared to zero in previous years due to our self-developed B2B technology solution for tourism cross-board merchandize were accepted by small players, which are not able to develop the system by themselves.
In 2023, the revenue of technology segment generated $2.7 million compared to $0.8 million in previous years due to our self-developed B2B technology solution for tourism cross-board merchandize were more accepted by small players, which are not able to develop the system by themselves.
(“JX Hainan”), a subsidiary of the Company, entered into and executed a Memorandum of Japanese High-end Life Style Services Strategic Cooperation Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Xin Hua Fund Co., Ltd. (“XHFC”).
On February 9, 2022, JX Luxury Tourism a subsidiary of the Company, entered into and executed a Memorandum of Japanese High-end Life Style Services Strategic Cooperation Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Xin Hua Fund Co., Ltd. (“XHFC”).
The SPV is defined as an “offshore enterprise directly established or indirectly controlled by the domestic resident (including domestic institution and resident individual) with their legally owned assets and equity of the domestic enterprise, or legally owned offshore assets or equity, for the purpose of investment and financing”; “Round Trip Investment refers to “the direct investment activities carried out by a domestic resident directly or indirectly via a SPV, i.e., establishing a foreign-invested enterprise or project within the PRC through a new entity, merger or acquisition and other ways, while obtaining ownership, control, operation and management and other rights and interests”.
The SPV is defined as an “offshore enterprise directly established or indirectly controlled by the domestic resident (including domestic institution and resident individual) with their legally owned assets and equity of the domestic enterprise, or legally owned offshore assets or equity, for the purpose of investment and financing”; “Round Trip Investment refers to “the direct investment activities carried out by a domestic resident directly or indirectly via a SPV, i.e., establishing a foreign-invested enterprise or project within the PRC through a new entity, merger or acquisition and other ways, while obtaining ownership, control, operation and management and other rights and interests”. 67 On February 13, 2015, SAFE promulgated the Circular of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Further Simplifying and Improving the Direct Investment-related Foreign Exchange Administration Policies (the “ SAFE Circular 13 ”), which came into effect on June 1, 2015.
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (debt instruments) The Group measures debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income if both of the following conditions are met: ● The financial asset is held within a business model with the objective of both holding to collect contractual cash flows and selling. ● The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. 82 For debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income, interest income, foreign exchange revaluation and impairment losses or reversals are recognized in the income statement and computed in the same manner as for financial assets measured at amortized cost.
Gains and losses are recognized in the income statement when the asset is derecognized, modified or impaired. 85 Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (debt instruments) The Group measures debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income if both of the following conditions are met: ● The financial asset is held within a business model with the objective of both holding to collect contractual cash flows and selling. ● The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of $407,311. Our cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and cash in the banks.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1,184,456. Our cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and cash in the banks.
The software solution streamlines product monitoring and distribution processes and offers a range of features and capabilities that enhance overall operational efficiency. 50 Our software solution comprises two primary components: 1) the Sourcing Solution which empowers us to accurately forecast market trends and offer competitive pricing to our business clients; and 2) the Business Solution which provides small to medium-sized business partners with a comprehensive platform to streamline merchandise operations and enhance customer engagement.
Our software solution comprises two primary components: 1) the Sourcing Solution which empowers us to accurately forecast market trends and offer competitive pricing to our business clients; and 2) the Business Solution which provides small to medium-sized business partners with a comprehensive platform to streamline merchandise operations and enhance customer engagement.
This strategic use of technology significantly reduces the risks associated with excess inventory, resulting in a more efficient and streamlined supply chain for all parties involved. 52 Description of Property Properties We Lease We currently lease additional spaces as indicated below: Lessor/Rental Cost per month Lessee Location Area (Square Meter) Annual Rent Term Use Li Jinping Jin Xuan Luxury Tourism Building 5, Entrance 1, Room 101, Baofu 9th Courtyard Project, Intersection of Weijin South Road and Suijiang Road, Xiqing District, Tianjin 336 $ 0 June 29, 2022 to June 30 2024 Office Business Employees As of the date of this Annual Report, the Company, its subsidiaries and PRC operating entities have a total of 134 employees, including 57 full time employees and 77 part time employees, and have no independent contractors.
Description of Property Properties We Lease We currently lease additional spaces as indicated below: Lessor/Rental Cost per month Lessee Location Area (Square Meter) Annual Rent Term Use Li Jinping Jin Xuan Luxury Tourism Building 5, Entrance 1, Room 101, Baofu 9th Courtyard Project, Intersection of Weijin South Road and Suijiang Road, Xiqing District, Tianjin 336 $ 0 June 29, 2022 to June 30 2027 Office Business Employees As of the date of this Annual Report, the Company, its subsidiaries and PRC operating entities have a total of 132 employees, including 55 full-time employees and 77 part-time employees.
The following table provides detailed information about our net cash flow for all financial statement periods presented in this report: Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (4,519,037 ) $ (4,957,411 ) $ (7,775,819 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 2,625,599 (9,443,746 ) (3,279,171 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 1,873,479 2,220,098 6,958,971 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (19,959 ) (12,181,059 ) (4,096,019 ) Effects of exchange rate change in cash (93,647 ) (212,939 ) 389,643 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 520,916 12,914,914 16,621,290 Cash and cash equivalent at end of the period $ 407,310 $ 520,916 $ 12,914,914 Operating Activities The net cash provided by operating activities consists of profit before tax, as adjusted by finance costs, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, interest income, shared based compensation, bad debt allowance, depreciation of property, plant and equipment, amortization of prepaid lease payment and trademark, amortization of subsidies prepaid to distributors, amortization of prepayment and premiums under operating leases, provision(Reversal) of inventory obsolescence, provision of impairment loss in prepayments, loss(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, deferred income tax, which include trade and other receivables, prepayment and deferred expenses, inventory, trade and other payables. 74 Net cash used in operating activities in fiscal year 2023 was $4.5 million, compared with net cash used in operating activities of $5.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2022.
Given the above, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. 76 The following table provides detailed information about our net cash flow for all financial statement periods presented in this report: Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 7,708,626 $ (4,519,037 ) $ (4,957,411 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (12,011,122 ) 2,625,599 (9,443,746 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 5,140,029 1,873,479 2,220,098 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 837,533 (19,959 ) (12,181,059 ) Effects of exchange rate change in cash (60,388 ) (93,647 ) (212,939 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 407,311 520,916 12,914,914 Cash and cash equivalent at end of the period $ 1,184,456 $ 407,310 $ 520,916 Operating Activities The net cash provided by operating activities consists of profit before tax, as adjusted by finance costs, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, interest income, shared based compensation, bad debt allowance, depreciation of property, plant and equipment, amortization of prepaid lease payment and trademark, amortization of subsidies prepaid to distributors, amortization of prepayment and premiums under operating leases, provision(Reversal) of inventory obsolescence, provision of impairment loss in prepayments, loss(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, deferred income tax, which include trade and other receivables, prepayment and deferred expenses, inventory, trade and other payables.
Under these regulations, failure to comply with the approved usage may subject to fines or other penalties, including potentially being required by the relevant land administrative authority to return the land. 62 REGULATIONS RELATING TO LEASING Pursuant to the Law on Administration of Urban Real Estate of the PRC which took effect in January 1, 1995 with the latest amendment in August 26, 2019, lessors and lessees are required to enter into a written lease contract, containing such provisions as the term of the lease, the use of the premises, liability for rent and repair, and other rights and obligations of both parties.
REGULATIONS RELATING TO LEASING Pursuant to the Law on Administration of Urban Real Estate of the PRC which took effect in January 1, 1995 with the latest amendment in August 26, 2019, lessors and lessees are required to enter into a written lease contract, containing such provisions as the term of the lease, the use of the premises, liability for rent and repair, and other rights and obligations of both parties.
Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the business combination. 80 Leasing IFRS 16 Leases requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for most leases based on a ‘right-of-use model’ which reflects that, at the commencement date, a lessee has a financial obligation to make lease payments to the lessor for its right to use the underlying asset during the lease term.
Leasing IFRS 16 Leases requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for most leases based on a ‘right-of-use model’ which reflects that, at the commencement date, a lessee has a financial obligation to make lease payments to the lessor for its right to use the underlying asset during the lease term.
Year ended December 31, 2023 Year ended December 31, 2022 Year ended December 31, 2021 Amount % of Sales Amount % of Sales Amount % of Sales Revenue 31,840,588 79,874,727 54,040,948 Cost of sales (26,384,219 ) -83 % (78,410,244 ) -98 % (53,193,237 ) -98 % Gross profit 5,456,369 17 % 1,464,483 2 % 847,711 2 % Operating expenses Distribution and selling expenses (58,981 ) 0 % (721,388 ) -1 % (1,353,843 ) -3 % Administrative expenses (2,076,876 ) -7 % (56,043,741 ) -70 % (6,858,210 ) -13 % Total operating expenses (2,135,857 ) -7 % (56,765,129 ) -71 % (8,212,053 ) -15 % Other income 71,408 0 % 16,636 0 % 34,793 0 % Other gains and losses (342,954 ) -1 % (98,650 ) 0 % (17,325 ) 0 % Finance costs (5,187 ) 0 % - 0 % - 0 % Profit/(loss) before tax 3,043,779 10 % (55,382,660 ) -69 % (7,346,874 ) 14 % Income tax - 0 % (621 ) 0 % (5,495 ) 0 % Profit/(loss) from continuing operations 3,043,779 10 % (55,383,281 ) -69 % (7,352,369 ) -14 % Discontinued operations - 0 % (18,109,150 ) -23 % (29,863,116 ) -55 % Total profit/(loss) for the year 3,043,779 10 % (73,492,431 ) -92 % (37,215,483 ) -69 % Flower Crown is a subsidiary operating three sub-segment business, which are tourism (Luxury travel experiences), cross-border merchandise and B2B technology solution.
Year ended December 31, 2024 Year ended December 31, 2023 Year ended December 31, 2022 Amount % of Sales Amount % of Sales Amount % of Sales Revenue 49,840,288 31,840,588 79,874,727 Cost of sales (41,487,972 ) -83 % (26,384,219 ) -83 % (78,410,244 ) -98 % Gross profit 8,352,316 17 % 5,456,369 17 % 1,464,483 2 % Operating expenses Distribution and selling expenses (2,651,904 ) -5 % (58,981 ) 0 % (721,388 ) -1 % Administrative expenses (1,830,214 ) -4 % (2,076,876 ) -7 % (56,043,741 ) -70 % Total operating expenses (4,482,118 ) -9 % (2,135,857 ) -7 % (56,765,129 ) -71 % Other income 69,113 0 % 71,408 0 % 16,636 0 % Other gains and losses (107,384 ) 0 % (342,954 ) -1 % (98,650 ) 0 % Finance costs (13,895 ) 0 % (5,187 ) 0 % - 0 % Profit/(loss) before tax 3,818,032 8 % 3,043,779 10 % (55,382,660 ) -69 % Income tax (744,225 ) -1 % - 0 % (621 ) 0 % Profit/(loss) from continuing operations 3,073,807 6 % 3,043,779 10 % (55,383,281 ) -69 % Discontinued operations - 0 % - 0 % (18,109,150 ) -23 % Total profit/(loss) for the year 3,073,807 6 % 3,043,779 10 % (73,492,431 ) -92 % Flower Crown is a subsidiary operating three sub-segment business, which are tourism (Luxury travel experiences), cross-border merchandise and B2B technology solution.
(“JX Hainan”) entered into and executed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement on Cross-border Supply Chain of Duty Free Merchandize (the “Agreement”) with Aikayun Technology (Hainan) Co., Ltd. (“Aikayun”). Pursuant to the Agreement, JX Hainan will have the exclusive right to distribute cross-border products from Japan in the Hainan Island in the amount of up to RMB1,000,000,000.
(“Aikayun”). Pursuant to the Agreement, JX Luxury Tourism will have the exclusive right to distribute cross-border products from Japan in the Hainan Island in the amount of up to RMB1,000,000,000. On March 21, 2022, JX Luxury Tourism, entered into and executed a Framework Agreement on Strategic Cooperation (the “Agreement”) with Chongqing E-Pet Technology Co., Ltd.
Our cost of sales decreased from $78.4 million in year 2022 to $26.4 million in year 2023. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease of cost in connection with the decreasing tourism segment’s revenue in year 2023 compared to 2022.
The decrease was mainly due to the decrease of cost in connection with the decreasing tourism segment’s revenue in year 2023 compared to 2022.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on a net basis.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on a net basis. 83 Current and deferred tax are recognized in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
Accordingly, there is no assurance that the reduced 5% withholding rate will apply to dividends received by our Hong Kong subsidiary from our PRC subsidiaries. This withholding tax will reduce the amount of dividends we may receive from our PRC subsidiaries. Loans, Other Commitments, Contingencies As of December 31, 2023, the Company does not have any bank loans.
Accordingly, there is no assurance that the reduced 5% withholding rate will apply to dividends received by our Hong Kong subsidiary from our PRC subsidiaries. This withholding tax will reduce the amount of dividends we may receive from our PRC subsidiaries.
The three sub-segments are presented as below: Tourism Technology Cross border merchandize revenue For the year ended December 31, For the year ended December 31, For the year ended December 31, By business 2023 2022 2021 2023 2022 2021 2023 2022 2021 Sales to external customers 21,561,671 79,092,342 51,818,166 2,719,462 782,302 - 7,559,455 83 2,222,782 Segment revenue 21,561,671 79,092,342 51,818,166 2,719,462 782,302 - 7,559,455 83 2,222,782 Segment gross margins/(loss) 1,981,107 704,391 541,889 2,714,434 760,028 - 760,828 64 305,822 Gross margin rate 9 % 1 % 1 % 99 % 97 % - 10 % 77 % 13.7 % Revenues are recognized at a point in time and denominated only in USD.
The three sub-segments are presented as below: Tourism Technology Cross border merchandize revenue For the year ended December 31, For the year ended December 31, For the year ended December 31, By business 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 Sales to external customers 22,048,052 21,561,671 79,092,342 1,530,812 2,719,463 782,302 26,261,424 7,559,454 83 Segment revenue 22,048,052 21,561,671 79,092,342 1,530,812 2,719,463 782,302 26,261,424 7,559,454 83 Segment gross margins/(loss) 730,173 1,981,107 704,391 589,968 2,714,434 760,028 7,032,175 760,828 64 Gross margin rate 3 % 9 % 1 % 39 % 99 % 97 27 % 10 % 77 % Revenues are recognized at a point in time and denominated only in USD.
Regulations on Loans by Foreign Companies to their PRC Subsidiaries A loan made by foreign investors as shareholders in a foreign-invested enterprise is considered to be foreign debt in China and is regulated by various laws and regulations, including the Regulation of the People’s Republic of China on Foreign Exchange Administration, the Interim Provisions on the Management of Foreign Debts, the Statistical Monitoring of Foreign Debts Tentative Provisions (Revised in 2020), the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of Provisional Regulations on Statistics and Supervision of External Debt, and the Administrative Measures for Registration of Foreign Debts.
Under our current corporate structure, our Marshall Islands holding company may rely on dividend payments from Hongri PRC, which is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise incorporated in China, to fund any cash and financing requirements we may have. 68 Regulations on Loans by Foreign Companies to their PRC Subsidiaries A loan made by foreign investors as shareholders in a foreign-invested enterprise is considered to be foreign debt in China and is regulated by various laws and regulations, including the Regulation of the People’s Republic of China on Foreign Exchange Administration, the Interim Provisions on the Management of Foreign Debts, the Statistical Monitoring of Foreign Debts Tentative Provisions (Revised in 2020), the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of Provisional Regulations on Statistics and Supervision of External Debt, and the Administrative Measures for Registration of Foreign Debts.
We also face intense competition from mass merchandisers and rapidly growing alternative retail channels, such as Internet-based retailers that offer a broad range of products and services and home delivery services.
We also face intense competition from mass merchandisers and rapidly growing alternative retail channels, such as Internet-based retailers that offer a broad range of products and services and home delivery services. Among our competitors are FASTENAL (NYSE:FAST), SYSCO (NYSE:SYY) and United Natural Foods (NASDAQ: UNFI).
The decrease in tourism segment are mainly due to following reasons: (i) the Company intentionally controlled its revenue scale in 2023 to pursue higher gross margin after airline companies offered higher discount prices on airline tickets when the Company achieved certain revenue target in 2022; (ii) the Company suspended its sales in air-ticket in early October 2023 due to dispose of Heyang Travel, a subsidiary operating air-ticket business, while it will take few months to setting up a new company which have the same license of Heyang Travel. 72 In 2023, the revenue of technology segment generated $2.7 million compared to $0.8 million in previous years due to our self-developed B2B technology solution for tourism cross-board merchandize were more accepted by small players, which are not able to develop the system by themselves.
The decrease in tourism segment are mainly due to following reasons: (i) the Company intentionally controlled its revenue scale in 2023 to pursue higher gross margin after airline companies offered higher discount prices on airline tickets when the Company achieved certain revenue target in 2022; (ii) the Company suspended its sales in air-ticket in early October 2023 due to dispose of Heyang Travel, a subsidiary operating air-ticket business, while it will take few months to setting up a new company which have the same license of Heyang Travel.
Financing Activities Net cash generated from financing activities in fiscal year 2023 was $1.8 million, compared with $2.22 million net cash generated in financing activities in 2022. Net cash generated from financing activities in 2023 mainly represents the proceeds from bank loans of $1.1 million and proceeds from related parties of $0.7 million.
Net cash generated from financing activities in 2024 mainly represents the proceeds from bank loans of $1.7 million and proceeds from related parties of $3.5 million. Net cash generated from financing activities in 2023 mainly represents the proceeds from bank loans of $1.1 million and proceeds from related parties of $0.7 million.
In 2023, the total revenue decreased to $31.8 million by 60% from $79.9 million in 2022. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease in revenue in tourism segment.
As a result, the Company started to sell upgraded system to these existing clients in 2024. 74 In 2023, the total revenue decreased to $31.8 million by 60% from $79.9 million in 2022. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease in revenue in tourism segment.
Furthermore, the SAFE Circular 19 stipulates that the use of capital by foreign-invested enterprises shall follow the principles of authenticity and self-use within the business scope of enterprises. 66 On June 9, 2016, SAFE promulgated the Circular on Reforming and Regulating Policies on the Control over Foreign Exchange Settlement of Capital Accounts (the “ SAFE Circular 16 ”), which came into effect on the same day.
On June 9, 2016, SAFE promulgated the Circular on Reforming and Regulating Policies on the Control over Foreign Exchange Settlement of Capital Accounts (the “ SAFE Circular 16 ”), which came into effect on the same day.
Pursuant to the Agreement, JX Hainan and XHFC will cooperate to bring high-end Japanese medical treatment, rehabilitation treatment, precision physical examination, anti-aging beauty and other related services to the China market. 48 On March 10, 2022, Jin Xuan Luxury Tourism (Hainan) Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
Pursuant to the Agreement, JX Luxury Tourism and XHFC will cooperate to bring high-end Japanese medical treatment, rehabilitation treatment, precision physical examination, anti-aging beauty and other related services to the China market. 49 On March 10, 2022, JX Luxury Tourism entered into and executed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement on Cross-border Supply Chain of Duty Free Merchandize (the “Agreement”) with Aikayun Technology (Hainan) Co., Ltd.
Although there is no assurance that, if needed, the Company will be successful with its fundraising initiatives, management believes that the Company will be able to secure the necessary financing. Given the above, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern.
Although there is no assurance that, if needed, the Company will be successful with its fundraising initiatives, management believes that the Company will be able to secure the necessary financing.
Enterprises shall file with SAFE in its capital item information system after entering into the relevant cross-border financing contracts and prior to three business days before drawing any money from the foreign debts. 67 In March 2020, the PBOC and SAFE issued the Notice on Adjustments to Comprehensive Macro-Prudential Regulation Parameters for Cross-border Financing, further increasing outstanding cross-border financing for enterprises to 250% of its net assets.
Enterprises shall file with SAFE in its capital item information system after entering into the relevant cross-border financing contracts and prior to three business days before drawing any money from the foreign debts.
Inflation Inflation and changing prices have not had a material effect on our business, and we do not expect that inflation or changing prices will materially affect our business in the foreseeable future.
Inflation Inflation and changing prices have not had a material effect on our business, and we do not expect that inflation or changing prices will materially affect our business in the foreseeable future. However, our management will closely monitor price changes in the Chinese economy and the apparel industry and continually maintain effective cost controls in operations.
Ltd. and Southern Airlines cross-border e-commerce. 51 Our diverse product portfolios encompass 1) health care products; 2) personal care products; 3) cosmetics; 4) maternal and child products; 5) pet-related products; 6) universal cuisine, 7) universal household products and 8) Pre-owned Electric Cars.
Our current top two business customers are: Hefei Liantuo Tianji E-commerce Co., Ltd. and Hainan Sanhai Gold International Trade Group 52 Our diverse product portfolios encompass 1) health care products; 2) personal care products; 3) cosmetics; 4) maternal and child products; 5) pet-related products; 6) universal cuisine, 7) universal household products and 8) Pre-owned Electric Cars.