Biggest changeOther expense, net Other expense, net, amounted to approximately $0.5 million and $1.4 million for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, representing a decrease of approximately $0.9 million which was primarily attributable to we incurred other income from software developing service, net of cost of approximately $0.7 million, other income of approximately $0.2 million from disposal of Foodlink and its subsidiaries, and a decrease of amortization of debt discount of approximately $0.9 million related to our convertible note payable as we had fewer convertible notes containing debt discount that needed to be amortized for the year ended June 30, 2024 compare to the same period in 2023, offset by an unrealized loss approximately $0.8 million from marketable securities we received as service consideration in development of an artificial intelligence powered travel platform, redemption premium of approximately $0.3 million remit to our convertible note holder as a result of floor price triggering event. 46 Provision for income taxes Provision for income taxes amounted to approximately $40,000 and $98,000 for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Biggest changeThis change was primarily attributable to (i) an increase in the gain from the change in fair value of derivative liabilities of approximately $1.8 million, (ii) a decrease in unrealized loss of approximately $0.7 million on marketable securities received as service consideration in connection with the development of an artificial intelligence–powered travel platform, (iii) a decrease in amortization of debt discount of approximately $0.4 million as the convertible notes were fully converted during the year ended June 30, 2024.
Pursuant to the Marketing Offering Agreement, the Company intends to issue and sell through or to the Manager, as sales agent and / or principal from time to time of the Company’s common stock at the Market Offering.
Pursuant to the Marketing Offering Agreement, the Company intends to issue and sell through or to the Manager, as sales agent and / or principal from time to time of the Company’s common stock at the Market Offering.
Financing Activities Net cash provided financing activities for the year ended June 30, 2024 was approximately $0.4 million, which mainly comprised of repayment to convertible notes, insurance loan and related party loan of approximately $3.6 million, offset by approximately $3.5 million net proceeds received from issuance of common stock and Pre-Funded Warrants related to the November 2023 Offering, approximately $0.4 million net proceeds received from issuance of common stock related to the Marketing Offering, and approximately $16,000 capital contribution.
Net cash provided financing activities for the year ended June 30, 2024 was approximately $0.4 million, which mainly comprised of repayment to convertible notes, insurance loan and related party loan of approximately $3.6 million, offset by approximately $3.5 million net proceeds received from issuance of common stock and Pre-Funded Warrants related to the November 2023 Offering, approximately $0.4 million net proceeds received from issuance of common stock related to the Marketing Offering, and approximately $16,000 capital contribution.
An uncertain tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination.
An uncertain tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be realized on examination.
Upon closing of the November 2023 Offering, we received aggregate net proceed of approximately $3.5 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commission, and non-accountable expense. On March 22, 2024, we have entered into a marketing offering agreement (“Marketing Offering Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, (the “Manager”).
Upon closing of the November 2023 Offering, we received aggregate net proceed of approximately $3.5 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commission, and non-accountable expense. On March 22, 2024, we entered into a marketing offering agreement (“Marketing Offering Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, (the “Manager”).
Actual results could differ from these estimates. 49 Accounts receivable, net Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount, net of an allowance for uncollectible accounts and do not accrue interest. We offer various payments terms to customers from cash due on delivery to 90 days based on their credit history.
Actual results could differ from these estimates. Accounts receivable, net Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount, net of an allowance for uncollectible accounts and do not accrue interest. We offer various payments terms to customers from cash due on delivery to 90 days based on their credit history.
We believe this AI technology is currently a unique market differentiator for the ZCITY App. We operate our ZCITY App on the hashtag: “#RewardsOnRewards.” We believe this branding demonstrates to users the ability to spend ZCITY App-based Reward Points (or “RP”) and “ZCITY Cash Vouchers” with discount benefits at checkout.
We believe this AI technology is currently a unique market differentiator for the ZCITY App. 42 We operate our ZCITY App on the hashtag: “#RewardsOnRewards.” We believe this branding demonstrates to users the ability to spend ZCITY App-based Reward Points (or “RP”) and “ZCITY Cash Vouchers” with discount benefits at checkout.
Consequently, this has led to a decrease in new user registrations and lower retention rates among active users on our ZCITY platform. We continuously monitor the development and participation of active users as a proportion of its total registered user base to ensure the effectiveness of our marketing and feature implantation strategies.
Consequently, this has led to a decrease in new user registrations and lower retention rates among active users on our ZCITY platform. 45 We continuously monitor the development and participation of active users as a proportion of its total registered user base to ensure the effectiveness of our marketing and feature implantation strategies.
The decline in growth of registered users and active users over the past five quarters, as of June 30, 2024, is primarily attributed to reduced E-voucher purchases from our vendor, resulting in fewer E-vouchers available for sale. Additionally, we’ve implemented reductions in marketing spending and customer rewards to enhance cost-effectiveness and operational profitability.
The decline in growth of registered users and active users over the past five quarters, as of June 30, 2025, is primarily attributed to reduced E-voucher purchases from our vendor, resulting in fewer E-vouchers available for sale. Additionally, we’ve implemented reductions in marketing spending and customer rewards to enhance cost-effectiveness and operational profitability.
Subsequent to the date of the Share Swap Agreement, Kok Pin “Darren” Tan transferred 9,529,002 of his 10,000,000 shares of TGL common stock to 16 individuals and entities and currently owns less than 5% of our common stock. -ZCITY Operation We have created an innovative online-to-offline e-commerce platform business model offering consumers and merchants instant rebates and affiliate cashback programs, while providing a seamless e-payment solution with rebates in both e-commerce (i.e., online) and physical retailers/merchant (i.e., offline) settings.
Subsequent to the date of the Share Swap Agreement, Kok Pin “Darren” Tan transferred 9,529,002 of his 10,000,000 shares of TGL common stock to 16 individuals and entities and currently owns less than 5% of our common stock. -TADAA Technologies Operation We have created an innovative online-to-offline e-commerce platform business model offering consumers and merchants instant rebates and affiliate cashback programs, while providing a seamless e-payment solution with rebates in both e-commerce (i.e., online) and physical retailers/merchant (i.e., offline) settings.
Our proprietary product is an application branded “ZCITY App,” which was developed through ZCITY. The ZCITY App was successfully launched in Malaysia on June 2020. ZCITY is equipped with the know-how and expertise to develop additional/add-on technology-based products and services to complement the ZCITY App, thereby growing its reach and user base.
Our proprietary product is an application branded “ZCITY App,” which was developed through TADAA Technologies. The ZCITY App was successfully launched in Malaysia on June 2020. TADAA Technologies is equipped with the know-how and expertise to develop additional/add-on technology-based products and services to complement the ZCITY App, thereby growing its reach and user base.
If the foreign tax rate is 13.125% or higher, there will be no U.S. corporate tax after the 80% foreign tax credits are applied. For the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, our foreign subsidiaries did not generate any income that are subject to Subpart F tax and GILTI tax.
If the foreign tax rate is 13.125% or higher, there will be no U.S. corporate tax after the 80% foreign tax credits are applied. For the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, our foreign subsidiaries did not generate any income that are subject to Subpart F tax and GILTI tax.
Inflation Although Malaysia is experiencing a high inflation rate, we do not believe that inflation has had a material adverse effect on our business as June 30, 2024, but we will continue to monitor the effects of inflation on our business in future periods.
Inflation Although Malaysia is experiencing a high inflation rate, we do not believe that inflation has had a material adverse effect on our business as June 30, 2025, but we will continue to monitor the effects of inflation on our business in future periods.
Upon closing of the November 2023 Offering, we received aggregate net proceed of approximately $3.5 million, after deducting underwriting discounts, and non-accountable expense. On March 22, 2024, we have entered into a marketing offering agreement (“Marketing Offering Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, (the “Manager”).
Upon closing of the November 2023 Offering, we received aggregate net proceed of approximately $3.5 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commission, and non-accountable expense. 49 On March 22, 2024, we entered into a marketing offering agreement (“Marketing Offering Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, (the “Manager”).
As a result of the Share Swap Agreement, (i) ZCITY became the 100% subsidiary of TGL and Kok Pin “Darren” Tan no longer had any control over the ZCITY ordinary shares and (ii) Kok Pin “Darren” Tan the Initial ZCITY Stockholders and Chong Chan “Sam” Teo owned 100% of the shares of TGL common stock (Kok Pin “Darren” Tan owning approximately 97%).
As a result of the Share Swap Agreement, (i) TADAA Technologies became the 100% subsidiary of TGL and Kok Pin “Darren” Tan no longer had any control over the TADAA Technologies ordinary shares and (ii) Kok Pin “Darren” Tan the Initial TADAA Technologies Stockholders and Chong Chan “Sam” Teo owned 100% of the shares of TGL common stock (Kok Pin “Darren” Tan owning approximately 97%).
Consumers are attracted to ZCITY by the breadth of personalized deals/rewards and the interactive user experience our platform offers. The number and volume of transaction completed by our member consumers is affected by our ability to continue to enhance and expand our product and service offerings and improve the user experience. Empowering data and technology.
Consumers are attracted to TADAA Technologies by the breadth of personalized deals/rewards and the interactive user experience our platform offers. The number and volume of transaction completed by our member consumers is affected by our ability to continue to enhance and expand our product and service offerings and improve the user experience. Empowering data and technology.
When members purchase our product or make purchase with our participated vendor through ZCITY, we allocate the transaction price between the product or service, and the reward points earned based on the relative stand-alone selling prices and expected point redemption.
When members purchase our product or make purchase with our participated vendor through TADAA Technologies, we allocate the transaction price between the product or service, and the reward points earned based on the relative stand-alone selling prices and expected point redemption.
Revenue recognition Loyalty program - Performance obligations satisfied over time Our ZCITY reward loyalty program allows members to earn points on purchases that can be redeemed for rewards that include discounts on future purchases.
Revenue recognition Loyalty program - Performance obligations satisfied over time Our TADAA Technologies reward loyalty program allows members to earn points on purchases that can be redeemed for rewards that include discounts on future purchases.
Our management continuously assesses the reasonableness of the credit loss allowance policy and updates it as needed. As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded $1,100 and $214 of provision for estimated credit losses, respectively. Inventories Our inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined using the first-in-first-out (FIFO) method.
Our management continuously assesses the reasonableness of the credit loss allowance policy and updates it as needed. As of June 30, 2025 and 2024, we recorded $9,924 and $1,100 of provision for estimated credit losses, respectively. 51 Inventories Our inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined using the first-in-first-out (FIFO) method.
For the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we incurred approximately $0.4 million and $1.8 million, respectively, in marketing and promotion expense, and recognized the same amount of product revenue at the time of redemption of the non-spending related activities reward points by our customers.
For the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, we incurred approximately $34,000 and $0.4 million, respectively, in marketing and promotion expense, and recognized the same amount of product revenue at the time of redemption of the non-spending related activities reward points by our customers.
If an impairment is identified, we would reduce the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flows approach or, when available and appropriate, to comparable market values. No impairment for long-lived assets were recorded as of June 30, 2024 and 2023.
If an impairment is identified, we would reduce the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flows approach or, when available and appropriate, to comparable market values. $19,517,303 and $0 impairment for long-lived assets were recorded as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, we had approximately $0.2 million and $4.6 million, respectively, in cash and cash equivalent which primarily consists of bank deposits, which are unrestricted as to withdrawal and use.
As of June 30, 2025 and 2024, we had approximately $0.2 million, in cash and cash equivalent which primarily consists of bank deposits, which are unrestricted as to withdrawal and use.
Management is trying to alleviate the going concern risk through the following sources: ● Equity financing to support our working capital; ● Financial support and credit guarantee commitments from our related parties. However, there is no guarantee that the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern will be alleviated.
Management is trying to alleviate the going concern risk through the following sources: ● Equity financing to support our working capital; However, there is no guarantee that the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern will be alleviated.
No allowance of prepayments was recorded as of June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023. 50 Impairment for long-lived assets Long-lived assets, including property and equipment with finite lives are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances (such as a significant adverse change to market conditions that will impact the future use of the assets) indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.
Impairment for long-lived assets Long-lived assets, including property and equipment with finite lives are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances (such as a significant adverse change to market conditions that will impact the future use of the assets) indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.
The decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease in product and loyalty program revenue. 43 Product and loyalty program revenue Product revenue was generated through sales of our e-voucher, health care products and other products through our ZCITY platform while loyalty program revenue was recognized when our customers redeem their previously earned reward points from our loyalty program or upon expiration of the reward point.
The decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease in product and loyalty program revenue offset by increase in revenue from customized software development service . 46 Product and loyalty program revenue Product revenue was generated through sales of our e-voucher, health care products and other products through our ZCITY platform while loyalty program revenue was recognized when our customers redeem their previously earned reward points from our loyalty program or upon expiration of the reward point.
For the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, $483 and $0 write down for inventories were recorded, respectively. . Other receivables and other current assets, net Other receivables and other current assets consist of prepayment to third parties for cyber security service, director & officer liability insurance (“D&O Insurance”), and other professional fee.
For the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, $0 and $483 write-downs for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventories were recorded. Other receivables and other current assets, net Other receivables and other current assets consist of prepayment to third parties for cyber security service, director & officer liability insurance (“D&O Insurance”), and other professional fee.
On May 24, 2024, we had disposed Foodlink and its subsidiaries along with the food distribution operation to a third party for a consideration of $148,500. The disposal of Foodlink and its subsidiaries did not have material impact to our operation.
On May 24, 2024, we had disposed Foodlink and its subsidiaries along with the food distribution operation to a third party for a consideration of $148,500.
General and administrative expenses General and administrative expenses amounted to approximately $4.5 million and $4.7 million for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, representing a decrease of approximately $0.2 million or 3.4%.
General and administrative expenses General and administrative expenses amounted to approximately $3.6 and $4.5 million for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, representing a decrease of approximately $0.9 million or 19.5%.
Declines in fair value below cost deemed to be other-than-temporary are recognized as impairments in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. For the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we incurred unrealized holding loss on marketable securities amounted to approximately $828,367 and $0, respectively.
Declines in fair value below cost deemed to be other-than-temporary are recognized as impairments in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. For the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, we recorded an unrealized holding loss on marketable securities of approximately $0.2 million and 0.8 million, respectively.
Transaction revenue The transaction revenue primarily consists of fees charged to merchants for participating in our ZCITY platform upon successful sales transaction and payment service taken place between the merchants and their customers online.
Transaction revenue Transaction revenue primarily consists of fees charged to merchants for participating in our ZCITY platform upon successful sales and service transactions, as well as for payment services facilitated between merchants and their customers online.
The stock-based compensation incurred for the years ended June 30, 2024, was related to compensation paid to our executive officer as part of their compensation plan and third party for professional service .
Stock-based compensation expenses Stock-based compensation expenses amounted to approximately $0.3 million and $0.1 million for the years ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively. The stock-based compensation incurred for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, was related to compensation paid to our executive officer as part of their compensation plan and third party for professional service.
In addition, we also engage in sales of food and beverage products through our subsidiaries, Morgan and AY Food, despite they were disposed in May 2024. The product and loyalty program revenue decrease by approximately $47.4 million or 68.9% to approximately $21.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2024 from approximately $68.9 million for the same period in 2023.
In addition, we also engage in sales of food and beverage products through our subsidiaries, Morgan and AY Food, despite they were disposed in May 2024. The product and loyalty program revenue decrease by approximately $20.8 million or 97.1% to approximately $0.6 million for the years ended June 30, 2025 from approximately $21.5 million for the same period in 2024.
Tan’s common control over TGL and ZCITY see Part I, Item 1. “Business – Corporate Structure.” On March 11, 2021, TGL and ZCITY were reorganized into a parent subsidiary structure pursuant to the Share Swap Agreement in which TGL exchanged the swap shares for all of the issued and outstanding equity of ZCITY.
“Business – Corporate Structure.” On March 11, 2021, TGL and TADAA Technologies were reorganized into a parent subsidiary structure pursuant to the Share Swap Agreement in which TGL exchanged the swap shares for all of the issued and outstanding equity of TADAA Technologies.
To date, we financed our operations primarily through cash flows from contribution from stockholders, issuance of convertible notes, related party loans and our completion of initial underwritten public offering.
Our liquidity needs are to meet working capital requirements and operating expense obligations. To date, we financed our operations primarily through cash flows from contribution from stockholders, issuance of convertible notes, related party loans and our completion of initial underwritten public offering.
Our gross margin improved from 0.8% for the year ended June 30, 2023 from 3.7% for the same period in 2024, representing an enhancement of 2.9% in our gross margin percentage.
Our gross margin improved to 71.6% for the year ended June 30, 2025 from 3.7% for the same period in 2024, representing an enhancement of 67.9% in our gross margin percentage.
Our ability to engage our member consumers and empower our merchants and their brands is affected by the breadth and depth of our data insights, such as the accuracy of our members’ shopping preferences, and our technology capabilities and infrastructure, and our continued ability to develop scalable services and upgrade our platform user experience to adapt to the quickly evolving industry trends and consumer preferences.
Our ability to engage our member consumers and empower our merchants and their brands is affected by the breadth and depth of our data insights, such as the accuracy of our members’ shopping preferences, and our technology capabilities and infrastructure, and our continued ability to develop scalable services and upgrade our platform user experience to adapt to the quickly evolving industry trends and consumer preferences. 44 Our Investment in User Base, Technology, People and Infrastructure We have made, and will continue to make, significant investments in our platform to attract consumers and merchants, enhance user experience and expand the capabilities and scope of our platform.
Supply Chain Disruptions Although there have been Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the 2023 Middle East conflicts that may have affected the operations of some of our online and offline merchants, these disruptions have not had a material adverse effect on our business as of June 30, 2024, but we will continue to monitor the effects of above mentioned disruptions on our business in future periods. 41 Key Operating Metrics Our management regularly reviews a number of metrics to evaluate our business, measures our performance, identifies trends, formulates financial projections and makes strategic decisions.
Supply Chain Disruptions Although there have been Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the 2023 Middle East conflicts that may have affected the operations of some of our online and offline merchants, these disruptions have not had a material adverse effect on our business as of June 30, 2025, but we will continue to monitor the effects of above mentioned disruptions on our business in future periods.
On November 30, 2023, we closed our November 2023 Offering of (i) 26,014,000 shares of common stock, at a public offering price of $0.10 per share, and (ii) 14,000,000 Pre-Funded Warrants, each with the right to purchase one share of Common Stock, at a public offering price of $0.0999 per Pre-Funded Warrant.
On November 30, 2023, we closed our November 2023 Offering of (i) 7,433 shares of common stock, at a public offering price of $350 per share of Common Stock and (ii) 4000 pre-funded warrants (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”), each with the right to purchase one of Common Stock, at a public offering price of $350 per Pre-Funded Warrant.
Our longer-term goal is for the ZCITY App and its ever-developing technology to become one of the most well-known commercialized applications more broadly in Southeast Asia and Japan.
Our longer-term goal is for the ZCITY App and its ever-developing technology to become one of the most well-known commercialized applications more broadly in Southeast Asia and Japan. As of February 10, 2025, we had 2,707,610 registered users and 2,027 registered merchants.
The following summarizes the key components of our cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023: For the Years Ended June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 Net cash used in operating activities $ (4,712,806 ) $ (9,560,285 ) Net cash used in investing activities (252,614 ) (61,244 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 350,473 12,659,188 Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents 221,326 (289,257 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents $ (4,393,621 ) $ 2,748,402 Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2024 was approximately $4.7 million and was mainly comprised of the net loss of approximately $6.6 million , non-cash other incomes of approximately $1.0 million from software developing service related to VCI’s project, and approximately $0.2 million from disposal of Foodlink and its subsidiaries as mentioned above in other expense, net, increase of prepayments of approximately $0.1 million as our vendors required us to make deposit to secure the purchase, decrease of customer deposit of approximately $0.1 million as we realized more membership subscription revenue from the customer deposit collected from prior period, and decrease of other payables and accrued liabilities of approximately $0.1 million as made timely payment to our service providers, offset by non-cash items of depreciation, amortization, allowance for credit losses, stock-based compensation and unrealized loss on marketable securities amounted to approximately $2.4 million, decrease of inventories of approximately $0.3 million as we reduced our purchase and intended to maintain a more effective inventory level, decrease of approximately $0.4 million in other receivables and other current assets is attributed to the utilization of prepaid information technology and insurance expenses from previous periods in the current period, and increase of approximately $0.3 million in accounts payable as we made more purchases on account.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2024 was approximately $4.7 million and was mainly comprised of the net loss of approximately $6.6 million, non-cash other incomes of approximately $1.0 million from software developing service related to VCI’s project, and approximately $0.2 million from disposal of Foodlink and its subsidiaries as mentioned above in other expense, net, increase of prepayments of approximately $0.1 million as our vendors required us to make deposit to secure the purchase, decrease of customer deposit of approximately $0.1 million as we realized more membership subscription revenue from the customer deposit collected from prior period, and decrease of other payables and accrued liabilities of approximately $0.1 million as made timely payment to our service providers, offset by non-cash items of depreciation, amortization, allowance for credit losses, stock-based compensation and unrealized loss on marketable securities amounted to approximately $2.4 million, decrease of inventories of approximately $0.3 million as we reduced our purchase and intended to maintain a more effective inventory level, decrease of approximately $0.4 million in other receivables and other current assets is attributed to the utilization of prepaid information technology and insurance expenses from previous periods in the current period, and increase of approximately $0.3 million in accounts payable as we made more purchases on account. 50 Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2025 was approximately $5.9 million which mainly due to remittance of approximately $5.7 million to CLSB as a collaboration deposit to support CLSB’s credit service activities for the Portfolio Clients, and approximately $0.2 million prepayment of purchase consideration for acquisition of Tien Ming Distribution Sdn Bhd.
As of June 30, 2024, we recorded 2,701,189 registered users and 26,819 active users on the ZCITY platform. On average, our registered user base has grown by approximately 2.0% over the past five quarters, while our active user numbers have experienced an average decline of 38.3%.
As of June 30, 2025, we recorded 2,708,053 registered users and 4,887 active users on the ZCITY platform. On average, our registered user base has grown by approximately 0.1% over the past five quarters, while our active user numbers have experienced an average decrease of 32.0%.
Changes in the retail price per point and redemption rates have the effect of either increasing or decreasing the contract liability through current period revenue by an amount estimated to represent the retail value of all points previously earned but not yet redeemed by loyalty program members as of the end of the reporting period.
Changes in the retail price per point and redemption rates have the effect of either increasing or decreasing the contract liability through current period revenue by an amount estimated to represent the retail value of all points previously earned but not yet redeemed by loyalty program members as of the end of the reporting period. 52 Customized Software development Service revenue - Performance obligations satisfied over time We recognize revenue from customized software development services over time using the cost-to-cost input method to measure progress toward satisfaction of our performance obligations.
We valued the Pre-Funded Warrants at issuance concluding the purchase price approximated the fair value and allocated net proceeds from the purchase proportionately to the common stock and Pre-Funded Warrants, of which $1,398,600 was allocated to the Pre-Funded Warrants and recorded as a component of additional paid in capital.
We valued the Pre-Funded Warrants at issuance concluding the purchase price approximated the fair value and allocated net proceeds from the purchase proportionately to the common stock and Pre-Funded Warrants, of which $1,398,600 was allocated to the Pre-Funded Warrants and recorded as a component of additional paid in capital. - Fair value of Alumni Capital warrants We account for the purchase warrants issued to Alumni Capital LP (“Alumni Capital”) as liabilities, which are remeasured at fair value at each reporting period, with changes in fair value recognized in our consolidated statements of operations.
A BCF is recorded by us as a debt discount pursuant to ASC Topic 470-20 “Debt with Conversion and Other Options.” In those circumstances, the convertible debt is recorded net of the discount related to the BCF, and we amortize the discount to interest expense, over the life of the debt.
A BCF is recorded by us as a debt discount pursuant to ASC Topic 470-20 “Debt with Conversion and Other Options.” In those circumstances, the convertible debt is recorded net of the discount related to the BCF, and we amortize the discount to interest expense, over the life of the debt. 53 Warrants - Fair value of Pre-Funded Warrants For the year ended June 30, 2024, 14,000,000 Pre-Funded Warrants were issued in connection with the November 2023 Offering.
The main metrics we consider, and our results for last five quarters, are set forth in the table below: For the Quarters Ended June 30, September 30, December 31, March 31, June 30, 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 Number of new registered user (1) 98,087 102,752 38,934 12,405 4,934 Number of active users (2) 378,414 187,180 156,979 41,458 26,819 Number of new participating merchants 2 16 1 - - (1) Registered are persons who have registered on the ZCITY App.
The main metrics we consider, and our results for last five quarters, are set forth in the table below: For the Quarters Ended June 30, September 30, December 31, March 31, June 30, 2024 2024 2024 2025 2025 Number of new registered user (1) 12,405 293 2,016 1,467 88 Number of active users (2) 41,458 25,216 21,734 10,647 4,887 Number of new participating merchants - - - - - (1) Registered are persons who have registered on the ZCITY App.
As of As of As of As of As of June 30, September 30, December 31, March 31, June 30, 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 Accumulated registered users 2,542,164 2,644,916 2,683,850 2,696,255 2,701,189 Accumulated Participating merchants) 2,010 2,026 2,027 2,027 2,027 We have experienced a decrease in growth rate in registered users, and a decline of active users over our last five quarters as of June 30, 2024.
As of As of As of As of As of June 30, September 30, December 31, March 31, June 30, 2024 2024 2024 2024 2025 Accumulated registered users 2,701,189 2,704,482 2,706,498 2,707,965 2,708,053 Accumulated Participating merchants 2,027 2,027 2,027 2,027 2,027 We have experienced a decrease in growth rate in registered users, and a decline of active users over our last five quarters as of June 30, 2025.
Accordingly, our churn and retention rates of the active user base at the end of last five quarters as of June 30, 2024 is as follows: Starting Ending Total active users New active users (registered within the quarter) Existing active users Active users churn rate Active users retention rate April 1, 2023 June 30, 2023 378,414 93,516 284,898 36.6 % 63.4 % July 1, 2023 September 30, 2023 187,180 93,836 93,344 75.3 % 24.7 % October 1, 2023 December 31, 2023 156,979 38,934 118,045 36.9 % 63.1 % January 1, 2024 March 31, 2024 41,458 12,705 28,753 81.7 % 18.3 % April 1, 2024 June 30, 2024 26,819 4,634 22,185 46.5 % 53.5 % The retention rate and churn rate for our active users are calculated as follows: Retention rate of active users for any quarter = Existing active users Total active users in the past quarter Churn rate of active users for any quarter = Total active users from past quarter minus current quarter existing active users Total active users in the past quarter We have used different strategies to build and maintain our users and increase their engagement.
Accordingly, our churn and retention rates of the active user base at the end of last five quarters as of June 30, 2025 is as follows: Starting Ending Total active users New active users (registered within the quarter) Existing active users Active users churn rate Active users retention rate April 1, 2024 June 30, 2024 26,819 4,634 22,185 46.5 % 53.5 % July 1, 2024 September 30, 2024 25,216 3,293 21,923 18.3 % 81.7 % October 1, 2024 December 30,2024 21,734 2,016 19,718 21.8 % 78.2 % January 1, 2025 March 31, 2025 10,647 1,467 9,180 57.8 % 42.2 % April 1, 2025 June 30, 2025 4,887 88 4,799 54.9 % 45.1 % The retention rate and churn rate for our active users are calculated as follows: Retention rate of active users for any quarter = Existing active users Total active users in the past quarter Churn rate of active users for any quarter = Total active users from past quarter minus current quarter existing active users Total active users in the past quarter We have used different strategies to build and maintain our users and increase their engagement.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, we have received an aggregated net proceed of $431,811, net of broker fee from issuance of 94,889 shares of common stock which sell through or to the Manager.
As of June 30, 2025, we have received an aggregated net proceed of approximately $2.9 million, net of broker fee from issuance of 33,566 shares of common stock which sell through or to the Manager.
Our management reviews historical accounts receivable collection rates across all aging brackets and has made 100% provision of credit loss for customer balances aged above 120 days for sales of healthcare products on our ZCITY platform and 100% provision for customer balances aged above 60 days for sublicensing revenue and sales of food and beverage products.
Account balances are charged off against the allowance when all collection efforts have been exhausted, and recovery potential is deemed remote. Our management reviews historical accounts receivable collection rates across all aging brackets and has made 100% provision of credit loss for customer balances aged above 120 days for sales of healthcare products on our ZCITY platform.
Results of Operation For the Years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 Revenue Our breakdown of revenues by categories for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, is summarized below: For the Years Ended June 30, Change 2024 % 2023 % % Product and loyalty program revenue $ 21,455,862 97.2 % $ 68,899,687 99.3 % (68.9 )% Transaction revenue 61,241 0.3 % 75,274 0.1 % (18.6 )% Member subscription revenue 375,949 1.7 % 383,538 0.6 % (2.0 )% Sublicence revenue 173,777 0.8 % 49,820 0.1 % 248.2 % Total revenues $ 22,066,829 100.0 % $ 69,408,319 100.0 % (68.2 )% Total revenues decreased by approximately $47.3 million or 68.2% to approximately $22.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2024 from approximately $69.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Results of Operation For the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 Revenue Our breakdown of revenues by categories for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, is summarized below: For the Years Ended June 30, Change 2025 % 2024 % % Product and loyalty program revenue $ 619,897 26.6 % $ 21,455,862 97.2 % (97.1 )% Transaction revenue 127,127 5.5 % 61,241 0.3 % 107.6 % Member subscription revenue 103,533 4.4 % 375,949 1.7 % (72.5 )% Sublicence revenue - - % 173,777 0.8 % (100.0 )% Customized software development service 1,480,000 63.5 % - - % 100.0 % Total revenues $ 2,330,557 100.0 % $ 22,066,829 100 % (89.4 )% Total revenues decreased by approximately $19.7 million or 89.4% to approximately $2.3 million for the years ended June 30, 2025 from approximately $22.1 million for the years ended June 30, 2024.
Accordingly, the proportion of total registered users that we consider active users at the end last five quarters as of June 30, 2024 is as follows: Starting Ending Total registered users Total active users Total active users to total registered users April 1, 2023 June 30, 2023 2,542,164 378,414 14.9 % July 1, 2023 September 30, 2023 2,644,916 187,180 7.1 % October 1, 2023 December 31, 2023 2,542,164 156,979 6.2 % January 1, 2024 March 31, 2024 2,696,555 41,458 1.5 % April 1, 2024 June 30, 2024 2,701,189 26,819 1.0 % 42 We continuously monitor the development of the churn and retention rates of the active user base.
Accordingly, the proportion of total registered users that we consider active users at the end last five quarters as of June 30, 2025 is as follows: Starting Ending Total registered users Total active users Total active users to total registered users April 1, 2024 June 30, 2024 2,701,189 26,819 1.0 % July 1, 2024 September 30, 2024 2,704,482 25,216 0.9 % October 1, 2024 December 31, 2024 2,706,498 21,734 0.1 % January 1, 2025 March 31, 2025 2,707,965 10,647 0.4 % April 1, 2025 June 30, 2025 2,708,053 4,887 0.2 % We continuously monitor the development of the churn and retention rates of the active user base.
The decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease in marketing and promotion expense of approximately $2.8 million related to promoting our ZCITY platform.
Selling expenses Selling expenses amounted to approximately $0.1 million and $1.8 million for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, representing a decrease of approximately $1.6 million or 92.6%. The decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease in marketing and promotion expense of approximately $1.2 million related to promoting our ZCITY platform.
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2023 was approximately $61,000, which mainly due to purchase of equipment of approximately $87,000 for our operations used, and offset with proceeds of approximately $26,000 received from disposal of our office equipment.
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2024 was approximately $0.3 million, which was mainly due to purchase of equipment and intangible assets of approximately $17,000, and $0.2 million, respectively, for our operations used, and approximately $45,000 of cash released, net of cash received from disposal of Foodlink and its subsidiaries.
TGL has no substantive operations other than holding all of the outstanding shares of ZCity Sdn Bhd (“ZCITY”), (formerly known as Gem Reward Sdn. Bhd, underwent a name change on July 20, 2023). It was originally established under the laws of the Malaysia on June 6, 2017, through a reverse recapitalization.
TGL has no substantive operations other than holding all of the outstanding shares of TADAA Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (“TADAA Technologies”), (formerly known as ZCity Sdn Bhd and Gem Reward Sdn. Bhd, underwent a name change on July 31, 2025 and July 20, 2023, respectively) and TADAA Ventures Sdn. Bhd.
The decrease in revenue was primarily attributable to our strategic decision to reduce spending on customer rewards and marketing campaigns in order to enhance cost-effectiveness and profitability in our operations.
The decline in revenue was primarily driven by the company’s strategic decision to streamline its product line, with a particular focus on eliminating lower-margin products, mainly e-vouchers. In addition, the decrease was attributable our strategic decision to reduce spending on customer rewards and marketing campaigns in order to enhance cost-effectiveness and profitability in our operations.
As of September 25, 2024, we had 2,704,306 registered users and 2,027 registered merchants. 39 Southeast Asia (“SEA”) consumers have access to a plethora of smart ordering, delivery and “loyalty” websites and apps, but in our experience, SEA consumers very rarely receive personalized deals based on their purchases and behavior.
Southeast Asia (“SEA”) consumers have access to a plethora of smart ordering, delivery and “loyalty” websites and apps, but in our experience, SEA consumers very rarely receive personalized deals based on their purchases and behavior. The ZCITY App targets consumer through the provision of personalized deals based on consumers’ purchase history, location and preferences.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, we have received an aggregated net proceed of $431,811, net of broker fee from issuance of 94,889 shares of common stock which sell through or to the Manager. 40 -Business Development Since December 2022, we have been developing the TAZTE Smart F&B system (“TAZTE”), a comprehensive solution designed to facilitate digital transformation for registered food and beverage (“F&B”) outlets across Malaysia.
As of June 30, 2025, the Company has issued 71,333 shares of Offered Shares to the Investors and received aggregate net proceed of $1,177,000. -Business Development Since December 2022, we have been developing the TAZTE Smart F&B system (“TAZTE”), a comprehensive solution designed to facilitate digital transformation for registered food and beverage (“F&B”) outlets across Malaysia.
The ZCITY App targets consumer through the provision of personalized deals based on consumers’ purchase history, location and preferences. Our technology platform allows us to identify the spending trends of our customers (the when, where, why, and how much).
Our technology platform allows us to identify the spending trends of our customers (the when, where, why, and how much).
From July to September 2024, the Company received net proceed of $2,457,456, net of broker fee from issuance of 1,583,418 shares of common stock which sell through or to the Manager related to the Marketing Offering Agreement. 47 Despite receiving the proceeds from offerings, and issuance of convertible notes, management is of the opinion that we will not have sufficient funds to meet the working capital requirements and debt obligations as they become due starting from one year from the date of this report due to our recurring loss.
Despite receiving the proceeds from various offerings, management is of the opinion that we will not have sufficient funds to meet the working capital requirements and debt obligations as they become due starting from one year from the date of this report due to our recurring loss.
On November 30, 2023, we closed our underwritten public offering (the “November 2023 Offering”) of (i) 371,629 (26,014,000 pre reverse split) shares of common stock, at a public offering price of $7 ($0.10 pre reverse split) per share of Common Stock and (ii) 14,000,000 pre-funded warrants (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”), each with the right to purchase 0.01 (one share pre reverse split) of Common Stock, at a public offering price of $0.0999 per Pre-Funded Warrant.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations have been retroactively stated to reflect the effect of the February 2024 Split and April 2025 Split. - Financing Development On November 30, 2023, we closed our underwritten public offering (the “November 2023 Offering”) of (i) 7,433 shares of common stock, at a public offering price of $350 per share of Common Stock and (ii) 4000 pre-funded warrants (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”), each with the right to purchase one of Common Stock, at a public offering price of $350 per Pre-Funded Warrant.
Prior to March 11, 2021, TGL and ZCITY were separate companies under the common control of Kok Pin “Darren,” Tan which resulted from Mr. Tan’s prior 100% ownership of TGL and his prior 100% voting and investment control over ZCITY pursuant to the Beneficial Shareholding Agreements. For a more detailed description of the Beneficial Shareholding Agreements and Mr.
Tan’s prior 100% ownership of TGL and his prior 100% voting and investment control over TADAA Technologies pursuant to the Beneficial Shareholding Agreements. For a more detailed description of the Beneficial Shareholding Agreements and Mr. Tan’s common control over TGL and TADAA Technologies see Part I, Item 1.
The decrease was primarily due to we experienced slowdown in acquiring new customers to participate in our Zmember program . As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, we had 28,927 and 22,861 customers who subscribed to our Zmember program, respectively.
As of June 30, 2025 and 2024, we had 27,620 and 28,927 customers who subscribed to our Zmember program, respectively.
However, due to insufficient participation from merchant clients, management has decided to discontinue the program as of June 2024.
However, due to insufficient participation from merchant clients, management has decided to discontinue the program as of June 2024. Since July 2024, we formalized agreements to develop and implement a Smart Campus System at ELMU University in Nilai, Malaysia.
Gross profit Our gross profit from our major revenue categories is summarized as follows: For the Year Ended June 30, 2024 For the Year Ended June 30, 2023 Change Percentage Change Product and loyalty program revenue Gross profit $ 398,476 $ 41,771 $ 356,705 854.7 % Gross margin 1.9 % 0.1 % 1.8 % Transaction revenue Gross profit $ 61,241 $ 75,274 $ (14,033 ) (18.6 )% Gross margin 100 % 100.0 % — % Member subscription revenue Gross profit $ 375,949 $ 383,538 $ (7,589 ) (2.0 )% Gross margin 100 % 100 % — % Sublicense revenue Gross (loss) profit $ (19,604 ) $ 22,701 $ (42,305 ) (186.4 )% Gross margin (11.5 )% 45.6 % (57.0 )% Total Gross profit $ 816,062 $ 523,284 $ 292,778 56.0 % Gross margin 3.7 % 0.8 % 2.9 % 45 Our gross profit for the year ended June 30, 2024, amounted to approximately $0.8 million as compared to approximately $0.5 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately $0.3 million or 56.0%.
The decrease was consistent with the decline in our revenue. 47 Gross profit Our gross profit from our major revenue categories is summarized as follows: For the Year Ended June 30, 2025 For the Year Ended June 30, 2024 Change Percentage Change Product and loyalty program revenue Gross profit $ 413,791 $ 398,476 $ 15,315 3.8 % Gross margin 66.8 % 1.9 % 64.9 % Transaction revenue Gross profit $ 127,127 $ 61,241 $ 65,886 107.6 % Gross margin 100.0 % 100 % - % Member subscription revenue Gross profit $ 103,533 $ 375,949 $ (272,416 ) (72.5 )% Gross margin 100.0 % 100 % - % Sublicense revenue Gross (loss) profit $ - $ (19,604 ) $ 19,604 100.0 % Gross margin - % (11.5 )% 11.5 % Customized software development service revenue Gross (loss) profit $ 1,025,374 $ - $ 1,025,374 100.0 % Gross margin 69.3 % - % 69.3 % Total Gross profit $ 1,669,825 $ 816,062 $ 853,763 104.6 % Gross margin 71.6 % 3.7 % 67.9 % Our gross profit for the year ended June 30, 2025, amounted to approximately $1.7 million as compared to approximately $0.8 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting an increase of approximately $0.8 million or 104.6%.
We used a modified retrospective approach, and the adoption does not have an impact on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Management also periodically evaluates individual customer’s financial condition, credit history and the current economic conditions to make adjustments in the allowance when it is considered necessary.
Accounts receivable encompass amounts due from sales of healthcare products on our ZCITY platform. Management also periodically evaluates individual customer’s financial condition, credit history and the current economic conditions to make adjustments in the allowance when it is considered necessary.
The decrease was primarily attributed to decrease in salary expenses and professional fee expense of approximately $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively, to promote our operation effectiveness, offset by the increase in depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $0.6 million as we acquired more intangible assets during the year ended June 30, 2024, and incurred more bad debts expense of approximately $0.4 million due to increase of allowance for credit loss against accounts receivable and other receivables.
The decrease was primarily attributed to decrease salary expenses of approximately $0.8 million, decrease of professional fee of approximately $0.4 million, decrease of D&O insurance of approximately $0.6 million, and decrease of depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $0.2 million to promote our operation effectiveness. 48 Research and development expenses Research and development expense amounted to approximately $0.2 million and $0.5 million for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, representing 58.0% increase as we incurred more spending in A.I related infrastructure development.
The fair value of the stock-based compensation which included warrants and common stock issued were estimated to be $11,111 and $819,332 for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Convertible notes We evaluate our convertible notes to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives.
For the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, we have incurred stock-based compensation from our officer amounted to approximately $0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively based on the vesting schedule from the Employment Agreements. Convertible notes We evaluate our convertible notes to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives.
Member subscription revenue Member subscription revenue primarily consists of fees charged to customers who sign up for Zmember, our membership program that offers exclusive savings, bonuses, and referral rewards. For the year ended June 30, 2024, member subscription revenue decreased by 2.0% to approximately $376,000, from approximately $384,000 for the same period in 2023.
In return, CLSB agreed to pay us a transaction fee upon successful transactions and share 50% of the revenue derived from these Portfolio Clients. Member subscription revenue Member subscription revenue primarily consists of fees charged to customers who sign up for Zmember, our membership program that offers exclusive savings, bonuses, and referral rewards.
The Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model includes various assumptions, including the fair market value of our common stock, expected life of stock options, the expected volatility and the expected risk-free interest rate, among others. These assumptions reflect our best estimates, but they involve inherent uncertainties based on market conditions generally outside our control.
The fair value of these warrants is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires the use of significant judgment and assumptions, including expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate, expected life of the warrant, and the market price and exercise price of our common stock.
Operating expenses Our operating expenses consist of selling expenses, general and administrative expenses, research and development expenses and stock-based compensation expenses. Selling expenses Selling expenses amounted to approximately $1.8 million and $4.7 million for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, representing a decrease of approximately $3.0 million or 62.7%.
This project carried a relatively high gross profit margin of approximately 77.8%, which boosted our overall gross profit margin for the year ended June 30, 2025. Operating expenses Our operating expenses consist of selling expenses, general and administrative expenses, research and development expenses and stock-based compensation expenses.
As we had disposed Foodlink and its subsidiaries along with the food distribution and sublicensing operation in May 2024, we would no longer generate revenue from sublicense going forward. 44 Cost of revenue Our breakdown of cost of revenue by categories for the years ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively, is summarized below: For the Years Ended June 30, Change 2024 2023 % Product and loyalty program revenue $ 21,057,386 $ 68,857,916 (69.4 )% Sublicense revenue 193,381 27,119 613.1 % Total cost of revenue $ 21,250,767 $ 68,885,035 (69.2 )% Cost of revenue mainly consists of the purchases of the gift card or “E-voucher” pin code, health care product and food and beverage products which is directly attributable to our product revenue.
The project is scheduled for completion within 12 months of the agreement’s start date Cost of revenue Our breakdown of cost of revenue by categories for the years ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively, is summarized below: For the Years Ended June 30, Change 2025 2024 % Product and loyalty program revenue $ 206,106 $ 21,057,386 (99.0 )% Sublicense revenue - 193,381 (100.0 )% Customized software development service 454,626 - (100.0 )% Total cost of revenue $ 660,732 $ 21,250,767 (96.9 )% Cost of revenue primarily consists of purchases of gift cards or “E-voucher” PIN codes, healthcare products, and food and beverage products, which are directly attributable to our product revenue.
Cost of revenue also consists of monthly license payment made to our licensor to maintain our good standing for the right of use the Trademark which is attributable to our sublicense revenue. Total cost of revenue decreased by approximately $47.6 million or 69.2% for the year ended June 30, 2024 compared with the same period in 2023.
Total cost of revenue decreased by approximately $21.0 million, or 96.9%, for the years ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended June 30, 2023 was approximately $12.7 million, which mainly comprised of proceeds received from the issuance of convertible notes to third parties of approximately $7.7 million, proceeds received from our initial public offering of approximately $8.2 million, and proceeds received from third parties loans of approximately $0.6 million, offset by repayment to related parties, third parties loans, and insurance loan of approximately $3.8 million, repayment of senior note of $65,000, and $15,000 payment of deferred offering costs.
Financing Activities Net cash provided financing activities the years ended June 30, 2025 was approximately $15.4 million, which mainly comprised of approximately $15.4 million net proceeds received from issuance of common stock through market offering, subscription agreement and share purchase agreement, approximately $64,000 proceed received from exercised of warrants, and loan proceed of approximately $51,000, offset by payments of insurance loan and related party loan of approximately $54,000.
For the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, sublicense revenue was amounted to approximately $174,000 and $50,000, respectively.
Other income (expense), net Other expense, net, amounted to approximately $1.0 million and $0.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Net losses Our net losses decreased by approximately $5.1 million predominately due to the reasons as discussed above. Liquidity and Capital Resources In assessing liquidity, we monitor and analyze cash on-hand and operating expenditure commitments. Our liquidity needs are to meet working capital requirements and operating expense obligations.
Net loss We generated net loss of approximately $23.4 million and $6.6 million for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, representing a change of approximately $6.4 million. The change was primarily attributable to the factors discussed above. Liquidity and Capital Resources In assessing liquidity, we monitor and analyze cash on-hand and operating expenditure commitments.