Biggest changeFor the years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Amount As % of Sales Amount As % of Sales Amount Increase (Decrease) Percentage Increase (Decrease) Sales $ 115,037,544 100.0 % $ 86,527,534 100.0 % $ 28,510,010 32.9 % Cost of sales 79,126,454 68.8 % 64,323,858 74.3 % 14,802,596 23.0 % Gross profit 35,911,090 31.2 % 22,203,676 25.7 % 13,707,417 61.7 % Operating expenses Selling expenses 9,761,090 8.5 % 8,670,176 10.0 % 1,090,914 12.6 % General and administrative expenses 13,227,106 11.5 % 8,928,493 10.3 % 4,298,613 4 8.1 % Total operating expenses 22,988,196 20.0 % 17,598,669 20.3 % 5,389,527 30.6 % Income from operations 12,922,894 11.2 % 4,605,007 5.3 % 8,317,887 180.6 % Other income (expenses) Other income, net 140,866 0.1 % 384,622 0.4 % (243,756 ) (63.4 )% Interest expense (518,731 ) (0.5 )% (828,016 ) (1.0 )% 309,285 (37.4 )% Total other income/(expenses) (377,865 ) (0.3 )% (443,394 ) (0.5 )% 65,529 (14.8 )% Income before income taxes 12,545,029 10.9 % 4,161,613 4.8 % 8,383,416 201.4 % Provision for income taxes 2,129,804 1.9 % - - 2,129,804 - Net income $ 10,415,225 9.1 % $ 4,161,613 4.8 % $ 6,253,612 150.3 % Revenues.
Biggest changeFor the years ended December 31, 2024 2023 Amount As % of Sales Amount As % of Sales Amount Increase (Decrease) Percentage Increase (Decrease) Sales $ 111,209,142 100.0 % $ 115,037,544 100.0 % $ (3,828,402 ) (3.3 )% Cost of sales 76,865,803 69.1 % 79,126,454 68.8 % (2,260,651 ) (2.9 )% Gross profit 34,343,339 30.9 % 35,911,090 31.2 % (1,567,751 ) (4.4 )% Operating expenses Selling expenses 9,804,547 8.8 % 9,761,090 8.5 % 43,457 0.4 % General and administrative expenses 16,610,528 14.9 % 13,227,106 11.5 % 3,383,422 25.6 % Impairment of advance to suppliers 772,780 0.7 % - - 772,780 NA Research and development 343,493 0.3 % - - 343,493 NA Total operating expenses 27,531,348 24.8 % 22,988,196 20.0 % 4,543,152 19.8 % Income from operations 6,811,991 6.1 % 12,922,894 11.2 % (6,110,903 ) (47.3 )% Other income (expenses) Other income, net 1,110,837 1.0 % 140,866 0.1 % 969,971 688.6 % Loss on litigation (3,645,092 ) (3.3 )% - - (3,645,092 ) NA Interest expense (98,667 ) (0.1 )% (518,731 ) (0.5 )% 420,064 (81.0 )% Total other expenses, net (2,632,922 ) (2.4 )% (377,865 ) (0.3 )% (2,255,057 ) 596.8 % Income before income taxes 4,179,069 3.8 % 12,545,029 10.9 % (8,365,960 ) (66.7 )% Provision for income taxes 1,024,862 0.9 % 2,129,804 1.9 % (1,104,942 ) (51.9 )% Net income $ 3,154,207 2.8 % $ 10,415,225 9.1 % $ (7,261,018 ) (69.7 )% Revenue Revenues decreased by $3.8 million, or 3.3%, from $115.0 million in fiscal 2023 to $111.2 million in fiscal 2024.
As a result, an increase in the cost of the raw materials, parts, and components our suppliers use in the manufacture of our products could reduce our profitability and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. 48 ● Risk of seasonable sale of Pontoon Boats - A portion of our sales revenue generated from Massimo Marine has a seasonable sales pattern.
As a result, an increase in the cost of the raw materials, parts, and components our suppliers use in the manufacture of our products could reduce our profitability and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. ● Risk of seasonable sale of Pontoon Boats - A portion of our sales revenue generated from Massimo Marine has a seasonable sales pattern.
If new sources of financing are required, but are unattractive, insufficient or unavailable, then we could be required to modify our business plans or growth strategy which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. ● Risk of uncertainty in the cost and production level of raw materials - We depend on third party suppliers to manufacture many of the products we sell, in particular, ATVs and UTVs, as opposed to our recreational boats which we manufacture in our Dallas facility.
If new sources of financing are required, but are unattractive, insufficient or unavailable, then we could be required to modify our business plans or growth strategy which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. ● Risk of uncertainty in the cost and production level of raw materials - We depend on third party suppliers to manufacture many of the products we sell, in particular, ATVs and UTVs, as opposed to our Pontoon Boats which we manufacture in our Dallas facility.
Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this Report, particularly in “Risk Factors.” All amounts included herein with respect to the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Report.
Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this Report, particularly in “Risk Factors.” All amounts included herein with respect to the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Report.
Allowance for credit loss The Company considered various factors, including nature, historical collection experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances and the contract assets, credit quality and specific risk characteristics of its customers, current economic conditions, forecasts of future economic conditions, reversion period, and qualitative and quantitative adjustments to develop an estimate of credit losses.
Allowance for credit loss We considered various factors, including nature, historical collection experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances and the contract assets, credit quality and specific risk characteristics of its customers, current economic conditions, forecasts of future economic conditions, reversion period, and qualitative and quantitative adjustments to develop an estimate of credit losses.
However, by December 31, 2023, there was a notable easing in both inflation and freight costs, reflecting an improvement in economic conditions and a stabilization in the supply chain. ● Risk related to inflation – In recent years, our China-based suppliers have increased the cost of their products due to inflation.
However, by December 31, 2024, there was a notable easing in both inflation and freight costs, reflecting an improvement in economic conditions and a stabilization in the supply chain. ● Risk related to inflation - In recent years, our China-based suppliers have increased the cost of their products due to inflation.
For accounts receivable aged less than one year and non-overdue contract assets, the Company uses the loss rate method, which is a combination of historical rate method and adjustment rate method, to estimate the credit loss. For accounts receivable aged over one year and overdue retainage receivable, the Company uses the individual specific valuation method to estimate the credit loss.
For accounts receivable aged less than one year and non-overdue contract assets, we use the loss rate method, which is a combination of historical rate method and adjustment rate method, to estimate the credit loss. For accounts receivable aged over one year and overdue retainage receivable, we use the individual specific valuation method to estimate the credit loss.
The Company has adopted loss rate method to calculate the credit loss and considered the relevant factors of the historical and future conditions of the Company to make reasonable estimation of the risk rate.
We have adopted loss rate method to calculate the credit loss and considered the relevant factors of the historical and future conditions of the Company to make reasonable estimation of the risk rate.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, we purchased approximately 63% of our products from two of these suppliers. Competition for the output of these suppliers is intense.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we purchased approximately 82% of our products from two of these suppliers. Competition for the output of these suppliers is intense.
While facing uncertainties regarding the size and timing of capital raise, we are confident that we can continue to meet operational needs solely by utilizing cash flows generated from our operating activities.
While facing uncertainties regarding the size and timing of capital raise, we are confident that we can continue to support our operational needs solely by utilizing cash flows generated from our operating activities organically for the next 12 months.
Before and after the Reorganization, the Company, together with its subsidiaries, is effectively controlled by the same Controlling Shareholder, and therefore, the Reorganization is considered as a recapitalization of entities under common control in accordance with ASC 805-50-25.
After this reorganization, Massimo ultimately owns 100% equity interests of Massimo Motor and Massimo Marine. Before and after the Reorganization, the Company, together with its subsidiaries, is effectively controlled by the same Controlling Shareholder, and therefore, the Reorganization is considered as a recapitalization of entities under common control in accordance with ASC 805-50-25.
We are not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. 53 Working Capital As of December 31, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $0.8 million.
We are not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. 53 Working Capital As of December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $10.2 million.
We intend to fund our growth out of the proceeds of the IPO and internal sources of liquidity or through additional financing from external sources.
We have funded our growth out of the proceeds of the IPO and internal sources of liquidity or through additional financing from external sources.
GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, contingent assets and liabilities, each as of the date of the financial statements, and revenue and expenses during the periods presented.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, contingent assets and liabilities, each as of the date of the financial statements, and revenue and expenses during the periods presented.
(2) On April 19, 2022, the Company’s subsidiary Massimo Marine obtained a $2.0 million pay as sold line of credit from Northpoint Commercial Finance LLC (“Northpoint”) for acquisition, financing and/or refinancing by inventory. This line of credit is also personally guaranteed by Mr. David Shan, the Controlling shareholder, and Massimo Motor Sports, an affiliated company.
This line of credit is pledged by the Company’s accounts receivable, deposit accounts, equipment and inventories. (2) On April 19, 2022, the Company’s subsidiary Massimo Marine obtained a $2.0 million pay as sold line of credit from Northpoint Commercial Finance LLC (“Northpoint”) for acquisition, financing and/or refinancing of inventory. This line of credit is also personally guaranteed by Mr.
Loan Balance December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Bank loan - Midfirst Bank (1) $ - $ 5,600,000 Other loans - Northpoint (2) 205,440 Other loans – BAC (3) 98,143 - Total $ 303,583 $ 5,600,000 (1) On January 15, 2021, the Company ’ s subsidiary Massimo Motor Sports obtained a line of credit from MidFirst Bank, pursuant to which the Company has the availability to borrow a maximum $4.0 million out of this line of credit for two years at the U.S. prime rate + 0.25%.
Loan Balance Loan balance consists of the following: December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Bank loan – Cathay Bank (1)(4) $ - $ - Other loans - Northpoint (2) - 205,440 Other loans – BAC (3) - 98,143 Total $ - $ 303,583 (1) On May 13, 2024, the Company’s subsidiary Massimo Motor Sports obtained a line of credit from Cathay Bank, pursuant to which the Company has the availability to borrow a maximum $15.0 million out of this line of credit for one year at the U.S. prime rate + 0.75%.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the outstanding balance was $205,440 and $nil, respectively. 54 (3) On February 18, 2022, the Company’s subsidiary Massimo Marine obtained a credit facility for Mercury Marine in the amount of $1.75 million from Brunswick Acceptance Company LLC (“BAC”) to finance purchase of inventory. This line of credit is also personally guaranteed by Mr.
David Shan, the controlling Shareholder, and Massimo Motor Sports, an affiliated company. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the outstanding balance was $nil and $205,440, respectively. (3) On February 18, 2022, the Company’s subsidiary Massimo Marine obtained a credit facility for Mercury in the amount of $1.75 million from Brunswick Acceptance Company LLC (“BAC”) to finance purchase of inventory.
This increases the risk of accidental clashes or misunderstandings that could escalate into conflict, which will affect both our China-mainland-based and Taiwan-based suppliers. ● Risk of unavailability of additional capital - We will require significant expenditures to fund future growth.
This increases the risk of accidental clashes or misunderstandings that could escalate into conflict, which will affect both our China-mainland-based and Taiwan-based suppliers.
Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities was approximately $11.0 million in fiscal 2023, compared to net cash used in financing activities was approximately $0.8 million in fiscal 2022.
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $3.0 million in fiscal 2024, compared to net cash used in financing activities of approximately $11.0 million in fiscal 2023.
Our current assets were approximately $38.4 million, including approximately $9.6 million accounts receivable, approximately $25.8 million inventory, approximately $1.6 million advance to suppliers and approximately $0.6 million prepayment and other receivables, and our current liabilities were approximately $18.8 million, including $12.7 million accounts payable to supplies, $1.8 million contract liabilities, $2.1 million income tax payable, and $0.9 million liabilities from obligations under operating and financing leases, which resulted in a positive working capital of $19.6 million.
Our current assets were approximately $45.4 million, including approximately $6.6 million accounts receivable, approximately $27.3 million inventory, approximately $0.1 million advance to suppliers and approximately $1.2 million prepayment deposit and other receivables, and our current liabilities were approximately $26.1 million, including $9.6 million accounts payable to suppliers, $6.0 million accrued payment on a legal judgment, $0.4 million contract liabilities, $1.5 million income tax payable, $5.5 million loan from a related party and $2.2 million liabilities from obligations under operating and financing leases, which resulted in a positive working capital of $19.2 million.
Results of Operations For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 The following table summarizes the results of consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 in U.S. dollars, and provides information regarding the dollar and percentage increase or (decrease) during such year.
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, our revenue generated from Massimo Marine was approximately 3.4% and 10.2% of our total revenue, respectively. 48 Results of Operations For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 The following table summarizes the results of consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 in U.S. dollars, and provides information regarding the dollar and percentage increase or (decrease) during such year.
Contractual Commitments As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s contractual obligations consisted of the following: Contractual Obligations Total Less than 1 year 1-3 years 3-5 years More than 5 years Lease commitment $ 1,752,121 $ 991,094 $ 750,875 $ 10,152 $ – Other loans 303,583 303,583 – – – Total $ 2,055,704 $ 1,294,677 $ 750,875 $ 10,152 $ – Off-balance Sheet Commitments and Arrangements There were no off-balance sheet arrangements for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, that have, or that in the opinion of management are likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Contractual Commitments As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s contractual obligations consisted of the following: Contractual Obligations Total Less than 1 year 1-3 years 3-5 years More than 5 years Lease commitment $ 11,549,277 $ 2,904,205 $ 4,884,371 $ 3,760,701 $ – Off-balance Sheet Commitments and Arrangements There were no off-balance sheet arrangements for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, that have, or that in the opinion of management are likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Also, the Company reviewed any slow-moving or obsoleted items for inventory valuation. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had inventory provision of $439,900 and $nil, included in inventories, net in the consolidated balance sheet.
In addition, we assessed all slow-moving or obsolete items for inventory valuation purposes. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had inventory provision of $469,900 and $439,900, included in inventories, net in the consolidated balance sheet.
We also generate revenue from the sales of Pontoon Boats, which represented 10.2% and 9.8% of our revenue for the for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
We currently generate most of our revenues from the sales of UTVs and ATVs, which represented 96.6% and 89.8% of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively We also generate revenue from the sales of Pontoon Boats, which represented 3.4% and 10.2% of our revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $0.1 million in fiscal 2023, compared to used in investing activities was approximately $0.2 million in fiscal 2022. The decrease in net cash used in investing activities was primarily attributable to the reduced purchase of property and equipment in the fiscal 2023.
Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $0.2 million in fiscal 2024, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $0.1 million in fiscal 2023.
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Overview of Company Massimo Group is a holding company established on October 10, 2022 under the laws of the State of Nevada.
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Overview of Company Massimo is a holding company established on October 10, 2022 under the laws of the State of Nevada. The Company, through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sales of a wide selection of farm and ranch tested UTVs, recreational ATVs, and Pontoon Boats.
The increase was primarily attributable to the increase of revenue by $28.5 million and gross profit by $13.7 million, which was partly offset by increase of general and administrative expenses by approximately $4.3 million, as well as other expenses as discussed above. Provision for income taxes The income tax expense was approximately $2.1 million for fiscal 2023.
The decrease was primarily attributable to an increase of $3.4 million in general and administrative expenses, a decrease of $1.6 million decrease in gross profit and an approximately $3.6 million loss on litigation and other expenses as discussed above. Provision for income taxes The income tax expense was approximately $1.0 million and $2.1 million in fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The maturity date was further extended to January 13, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance was $nil. This line of credit is also personally guaranteed by Mr. David Shan, the Controlling shareholder, and Miller Creek Holdings LLC, a related party controlled by Mr. David Shan.
On April 18, 2022, this line of credit was further increased to $10.0 million, and on January 3, 2024, the maturity date was renewed to January 3, 2026. This line of credit is guaranteed by the Massimo, and is also personally guaranteed by Mr. David Shan, the controlling shareholder, and Miller Creek Holdings LLC, a related party controlled by Mr.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded allowance for credit loss of $0.6 million and $0.4 million in the consolidated balance sheet, respectively. 56 Inventory provision The Company assessed the net realizable value of each item of inventories and compared to the cost on the book, which include the cost of raw materials, freight and duty for raw materials, and adding labor costs and overhead costs for finished goods at end of each reporting period.
Inventory provision We assessed the net realizable value of each item of inventories and compared to the cost on the book, which include the cost of raw materials, freight and duty for raw materials, direct labor costs, and the overhead costs for finished goods at the end of each reporting period.
A Reorganization of the legal structure was completed on June 1, 2023. the Controlling Shareholder transferred his 100% equity interest in Massimo Motor and 100% equity interest in Massimo Marine to Massimo Group. After this reorganization, Massimo Group ultimately owns 100% equity interests of Massimo Motor and Massimo Marine.
Mr. David Shan, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, is the controlling shareholder (the “Controlling Shareholder”) of the Company. A Reorganization of the legal structure was completed on June 1, 2023. the Controlling Shareholder transferred his 100% equity interest in Massimo Motor and 100% equity interest in Massimo Marine to Massimo.
Actual outcomes could differ materially from those estimates in a manner that could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. Management has determined that, while there are no critical accounting estimates, the most significant estimates relate to sales returns, products warranty, allowance for credit loss and inventory provision. Each of these are discussed below.
Management has determined that, while there are no critical accounting estimates, the most significant estimates relate to sales returns, products warranty, allowance for credit loss, inventory provision, and the assessment and disclosure of contingent liabilities due to on-going lawsuit. Each of these are discussed below.
Sales returns The Company provides a refund policy to accept returns from end customer, which varies and depends on the difference products and customers. The estimated sales returns are determined based upon an analysis of historical sales returns. Return allowances are recorded as a reduction in sales with corresponding sales return liabilities which are included in “Accrued return liabilities”.
Sales returns We provide a refund policy to accept returns from end customers, which varies and depends on the different products and customers. The estimated sales returns are determined based upon an analysis of historical sales returns.
It increased by $1.1 million, or 12.6%, from $8.7 million from fiscal 2022 to $9.8 million in fiscal 2023, representing 8.5% and 10.0% of our total revenue in fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively.
Our insurance expense increased by $0.7 million or 75.6%, from $1.0 million in fiscal 2023, to $1.7 million in fiscal 2024, representing 10.1% and 7.2% of our total general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Our freight costs dropped in the fiscal 2023 when compared with last year. Cost of revenue on Pontoon Boats increased by $2.4 million, or 34.3%, from $6.9 million from fiscal 2022 to $9.2 million in fiscal 2023, and gross profit increased by $0.9 million, or 53.4%, from $1.6 million from fiscal 2022 to $2.5 million in fiscal 2023.
Cost of revenue on Pontoon Boats decreased by $5.8 million, or 63.2%, from $9.2 million in fiscal 2023 to $3.4 million in fiscal 2024, and gross profit decreased by $2.1 million, or 85.9%, from $2.5 million in fiscal 2023 to $0.3 million in fiscal 2024.
The estimated cost of returned inventory is recorded as a reduction to cost of sales and an increase of right of return assets which is included in “Inventories”. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, $283,276 and $556,538 of sales return liabilities associated with estimated product returns were recorded in the consolidated balance sheet, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, $261,588 and $283,276 of sales return liabilities associated with estimated product returns were recorded in the consolidated balance sheet, respectively.
General and administrative expenses increased by $4.3 million, or 4 8.1 %, from $8.9 million from fiscal 2022 to $13.2 million in fiscal 2023. The increase was mainly due to increased salaries and benefits and professional fees. Our general and administrative expenses represented 11.5% and 10.3% of our total revenue in fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively.
The increase was mainly due to increased salaries and benefit, insurance expense and rent expense. Our general and administrative expenses represented 14.9% and 11.5% of our total revenue in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, respectively.
Our salaries and benefits increased by $1.0 million or 25.8%, from $4.0 million from fiscal 2022 to $5.0 million in fiscal 2023, representing 38.0% and 44.7% of our total general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively.
Our rent expenses increased by $1.2 million or 106.4%, from $1.2 million in fiscal 2023, to $2.4 million in fiscal 2024, representing 14.2% and 8.6% of our total general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $10.3 million during Fiscal 2023 compared with Fiscal 2022, primarily due to the following: : ● Increase in net income by approximately $6.2 million during Fiscal 2023 compared with Fiscal 2022 ● Our net income was adjusted for non-cash items, including written-off of account receivables, non-cash operating lease expense, inventories reserve, deferred tax expense and provision (reversal of allowance) for expected credit loss.
The decrease is primarily due to the following: ● Net income decreased by $7.3 million in fiscal 2024 compared with fiscal 2023. ● Our net income was adjusted for non-cash items, including non-cash operating lease expense, gain (loss) on disposal of fixed asset, impairment of advance to suppliers, amortization of stock-based compensation related to options and RSUs granted, amortization and depreciation, loss on litigation, deferred tax expense (recovery), inventories reserve, write-off of accounts receivable and provision (reversal of allowance) for expected credit loss.
The Company writes off potentially uncollectible accounts receivable against the allowance for credit losses if it is determined that the amounts will not be collected.
We wrote off potentially uncollectible accounts receivable against the allowance for credit losses if it is determined that the amounts will not be collected. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded allowance for credit loss of $0.5 million and $0.6 million in the consolidated balance sheet, respectively.
The increase in net cash used in financing activities in fiscal 2023 was primarily attributable to net repayment of bank loan of $5.6 million and shareholder withdraw of $5.3 million in fiscal 2023, compared to repayment of shareholder advance of $2.5 million, partly offset by net proceeds from bank loan of $1.6 million in fiscal 2022.
This compares to fiscal 2023, when cash used in financing included, net repayment of bank loan of $5.6 million and shareholder withdraw of $5.3 million.
Increased shipping and handling fee by $0.8 million, from $4.1 million in Fiscal 2022 to $4.9 million in fiscal 2023, as a result of increased sales also contributed to the increase in selling expense. General and administrative expenses Our general and administrative expenses primarily include salaries and benefits, professional fee, office expenses, travel expenses, insurance expenses, and depreciation expenses.
General and administrative expenses Our general and administrative expenses primarily include salaries and benefits, professional fee, office expenses, travel expenses, insurance expenses, and depreciation expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by $3.4 million, or 25.6%, from $13.2 million in fiscal 2023 to $16.6 million in fiscal 2024.
Gross profit margin increased by 6.0%, from 26.4% from fiscal 2022 to 32.4% in fiscal 2023. The increased cost of revenue was in line with the increase in sales. The increase in gross profit margin was mainly due to a significant decline in global container freight since mid-2022.
However, the gross margin decreased by 0.7%, from 32.4% in fiscal 2023 to 31.6% in fiscal 2024. The increase in the cost of revenue was primary due to increased product purchase cost and freight and duty resulting from increased sales.
Our cost and gross profit by revenue types are as follows: For the year ended December 31, 2023 For the year ended December 31, 2022 Category Cost of revenue Gross profit Gross profit % Cost of revenue Gross profit Gross profit % Variance in Cost of revenue Variance in gross profit Variance in gross profit % UTVs, ATVs and electric bikes $ 69,881,055 $ 33,431,783 32.4 $ 57,437,705 $ 20,587,126 26.4 $ 12,443,350 $ 12,844,657 6.0 Pontoon Boats 9,245,399 2,479,307 21.1 6,886,153 1,616,550 19.0 2,359,246 862,757 2.1 Total $ 79,126,454 $ 35, 911,090 31.2 $ 64,323,858 $ 22,203,676 25.7 $ 14,802,596 $ 13,707,414 5.5 50 Cost of revenue on UTVs, ATVs and electric bikes increased by $12.4 million, or 21.7%, from $57.4 million from fiscal 2022 to $69.9 million in fiscal 2023 and gross profit increased by $12.8 million, or 62.4%, from $20.6 million from fiscal 2022 to $33.4 million in fiscal 2023.
Our cost and gross profit by revenue types are as follows: For the year ended December 31, 2024 For the year ended December 31, 2023 Category Cost of revenue Gross profit Gross margin (%) Cost of revenue Gross profit Gross margin (%) Variance in Cost of revenue Variance in gross profit Variance in gross margin (%) UTVs, ATVs and e-bikes $ 73,463,577 $ 33,994,974 31.6 $ 69,881,055 $ 33,431,783 32.4 $ 3,582,522 $ 563,191 (0.7 ) Pontoon Boats 3,402,226 348,365 9.3 9,245,399 2,479,307 21.1 (5,843,173 ) (2,130,942 ) (11.9 ) Total $ 76,865,803 $ 34,343,339 30.9 $ 79,126,454 $ 35,911,090 31.2 $ (2,260,651 ) $ (1,567,751 ) (0.3 ) 50 Cost of revenue on UTVs, ATVs and electric bikes increased by $3.6 million, or 5.1%, from $69.9 million in fiscal 2023 to $73.5 million in fiscal 2024 and gross profit increased by $0.6 million, or 1.7%, from $33.4 million in fiscal 2023 to $34.0 million in fiscal 2024.
Gross profit margin increased by 2.1%, from 19.0% from fiscal 2022 to 21.1% in fiscal 2023. Selling expenses Our selling expenses mainly include warranty expense, advertising and promotion expense, shipping and handling fee and merchant service fee.
Selling expenses Our selling expenses mainly consist of warranty expense, advertising and promotion expense, interest expense, and shipping and handling fee. These expenses increased by $0.1 million, or 0.4%, from $$9.7 million in fiscal 2023 to $9.8 million in fiscal 2024, representing 8.8% and 8.5% of our total revenue in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023.
Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 The following table sets forth summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 10,912,592 $ 621,293 Net cash used in investing activities (121,162 ) (197,802 ) Net cash used in financing activities (10,973,587 ) (764,374 ) Net decreased in cash and cash equivalents (182,157 ) (340,883 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year 947,971 1,288,854 Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year $ 765,814 $ 947,971 52 Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $10.9 million and $0.6 million in Fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The decrease was primarily due to decreased revenues and gross profit, offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses and a loss on litigation, as discussed above Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 The following table sets forth summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated: Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 6,672,278 $ 10,905,544 Net cash used in investing activities (225,875 ) (121,162 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 2,997,867 (10,966,539 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 9,444,270 (182,157 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year 765,814 947,971 Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year $ 10,210,084 $ 765,814 52 Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $6.7 million in fiscal 2024, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of approximately $10.9 million in fiscal 2023, representing a decrease in the net cash provided by operating activities of $4.2 million in fiscal 2024 compared with fiscal 2023.
While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements, we believe that there were no critical accounting policies
The Company filed an appeal in August 2024 and its appellant’s brief in January 2025. Although our significant accounting policies are elaborated upon in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our consolidated financial statements, we maintain that there were no critical accounting policies.
Interest expenses Our interest expense decreased by $0.3 million or 37.4%, from $0.8 million from fiscal 2022 to $0.5 million in fiscal 2023.
Income before income taxes Income before income taxes decreased by $8.3 million, from $12.5 million in fiscal 2023, to approximately $4.2 million in fiscal 2024.
An increase in demand and steady supply boosted our revenue in fiscal 2023 when compared with last year. 49 Revenue by Type For the years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Revenue category Revenue % of total Revenue Revenue % of total Revenue Amount Increase (Decrease) Percentage Increase (Decrease) UTVs, ATVs and electric bikes $ 103,312,838 89.8 % $ 78,024,831 90.2 % $ 25,288,007 32.4 % Pontoon Boats 11,724,706 10.2 % 8,502,703 9.8 % 3,222,003 37.9 % Total $ 115,037,544 100.0 % $ 86,527,534 100.0 % $ 28,510,010 32.9 % Revenue from sales of UTVs, ATVs and electric bikes Revenue from sales of UTVs, ATVs and electric bikes increased by $25.3 million, or 32.4%, from $78.0 million from fiscal 2022 to $103.3 million in fiscal 2023.
(the “big box stores”) that offer their own financing plans, while moving away from retailers that have liberal return policies. 49 Revenue by Type For the years ended December 31, 2024 2023 Revenue category Revenue % of total Revenue Revenue % of total Revenue Amount Increase (Decrease) Percentage Increase (Decrease) UTVs, ATVs and e-bikes $ 107,458,551 96.6 % $ 103,312,838 89.8 % $ 4,145,713 4.0 % Pontoon Boats 3,750,591 3.4 % 11,724,706 10.2 % (7,974,115 ) (68.0 )% Total $ 111,209,142 100.0 % $ 115,037,544 100.0 % $ (3,828,402 ) (3.3 )% Revenue from sales of UTVs, ATVs and e-bikes Revenue from sales of UTVs, ATVs and electric bikes increased by $4.1 million, or 4.0%, from $103.3 million in fiscal 2023 to $107.5 million in fiscal 2024.
Products warranty The Company generally provides a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials related to the sale of products. The Company considers the warranty as an assurance type warranty since the warranty provides the customer the assurance that the product complies with agreed-upon specifications.
We considers the warranty as an assurance type warranty since the warranty provides the customers the assurance that the product complies with agreed-upon specifications. Estimated future warranty obligations are included in cost of product sales in the period in which the related revenue is recognized.
Gross profit Our gross profit increased by $13.7 million, or 61.7%, from $22.2 million from fiscal 2022 to $35.9 million in fiscal 2023. Gross profit margin was 31.2% in fiscal 2023, as compared with 25.7% in fiscal 2022.
Gross margin was 30.9% in fiscal 2024, as compared with 31.2% in fiscal 2023. Our gross margin in fiscal 2024 remained constant when compared with fiscal 2023.
The Company estimates and adjusts these accruals at each balance sheet date in accordance with changes in these factors. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, $619,113 and $260,531 of Products warranty were recorded in the consolidated balance sheet, respectively.
Each quarter, we reevaluates its estimates and assess the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjust the amounts as necessary. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, $503,553 and $619,113 of product warranty were recorded in the consolidated balance sheet, respectively.
The increase of 5.5% in the gross profit margin was primarily attributable to higher net sales partly due to decreased return, as well as the lower cost of sales due to reduced freight costs in the fiscal 2023 as compared with last year.
The decline in gross margin was primarily driven by higher freight costs in fiscal year 2024 compared to the last year.
Revenue from sales of Pontoon Boats Revenue from sales of Pontoon Boats increased by $3.2 million, or 37.9%, from $8.5 million from fiscal 2022 to $11.7 million in fiscal 2023. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to strong demand in the Pontoon Boat market after stock supply returned to normal levels after the COVID-19 pandemic.
This enhances the efficiency of our capital utilization. Revenue from sales of Pontoon Boats Revenue from sales of Pontoon Boats decreased by $7.9 million, or 68.0%, from $11.7 million in fiscal 2023 to $3.8 million in fiscal 2024.
Net income We had net income of $10.4 million and $4.2 million in fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase was primarily attributable to the increased revenues and gross as discussed above.
Decrease in income tax expense was mainly due to decrease in assessable profit in fiscal 2024. Net income Net income was $3.2 million and $10.4 million in fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively.