Biggest changeHowever, there is no guarantee that the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern will be alleviated. 49 The following summarizes the key components of our cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022: For the Years Ended June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022 Net cash used in operating activities $ (9,560,285 ) $ (8,663,901 ) Net cash used in investing activities (61,244 ) (311,739 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 12,659,188 8,163,893 Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents (289,257 ) (186,419 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents $ 2,748,402 $ (998,166 ) Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities for the years ended June 30, 2023 was approximately $9.6 million and were mainly comprised of the net loss of approximately $11.7 million, increase of prepayments of approximately $0.1 million as our vendors required us to make deposit to secure the purchase, increase of accounts receivable of approximately $0.2 million as a result of offering credit terms to our corporate customers engaged in the sales of nutrition products, and food and beverage products, increase in inventory of approximately $0.2 million as we increase our inventory level on June 30, 2023 to meet with the demand of our product, and increase of approximately $0.4 million in other receivables and other current assets as we prepaid IT maintenance fee to a third party service provider, offset by amortization of debt discount of approximately $1.3 million, stock-based compensation of approximately $0.8 million, increase of approximately $0.1 million in customer deposits as we incurred deferred revenue related to member subscription revenue for the remaining subscribed period as of June 30, 2023, increase of approximately $0.1 million in contract liability as we deferred more revenue due to increase of our customer’s redemption rate in spending related reward point, and increase of approximately $0.5 million in other payables and accrued liabilities mainly related to the accrued professional expenses.
Biggest changeNet cash used in operating activities for the years ended June 30, 2023 was approximately $9.6 million and were mainly comprised of the net loss of approximately $11.7 million, increase of prepayments of approximately $0.1 million as our vendors required us to make deposit to secure the purchase, increase of accounts receivable of approximately $0.2 million as a result of offering credit terms to our corporate customers engaged in the sales of nutrition products, and food and beverage products, increase in inventory of approximately $0.2 million as we increase our inventory level on June 30, 2023 to meet with the demand of our product, and increase of approximately $0.4 million in other receivables and other current assets as we prepaid IT maintenance fee to a third party service provider, offset by amortization of debt discount of approximately $1.3 million, stock-based compensation of approximately $0.8 million, increase of approximately $0.1 million in customer deposits as we incurred deferred revenue related to member subscription revenue for the remaining subscribed period as of June 30, 2023, increase of approximately $0.1 million in contract liability as we deferred more revenue due to increase of our customer’s redemption rate in spending related reward point, and increase of approximately $0.5 million in other payables and accrued liabilities mainly related to the accrued professional expenses. 48 Investing Activities 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.
On August 15, 2022, we had closed our initial underwritten public offering of 2,300,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, at $4.00 per share. We had received aggregate net proceeds from the closing of approximately $8.2 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and fees, and other estimated offering expenses which amounted to approximately $1.0 million.
On August 15, 2022, we had closed our initial underwritten public offering of 2,300,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, at $4.00 per share. We received aggregate net proceeds from the closing of approximately $8.2 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and fees, and other estimated offering expenses which amounted to approximately $1.0 million.
Investing Activities 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, 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.
For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. Stock-based compensation We recognize compensation costs resulting from the issuance of stock-based awards to third party consultant and former director as an expense in the statements of operations over the requisite service period based on a measurement of fair value for each stock-based award.
For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. 51 Stock-based compensation We recognize compensation costs resulting from the issuance of stock-based awards to third party consultant and former director as an expense in the statements of operations over the requisite service period based on a measurement of fair value for each stock-based award.
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.
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.
The portion allocated to the reward points is initially recorded as contract liability and subsequently recognized as revenue upon redemption or expiration. 52 The two primary estimates utilized to record the contract liability for reward points earned by members are the estimated retail price per point and estimated breakage.
The portion allocated to the reward points is initially recorded as contract liability and subsequently recognized as revenue upon redemption or expiration. The two primary estimates utilized to record the contract liability for reward points earned by members are the estimated retail price per point and estimated breakage.
GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.
If the conversion features of conventional convertible debt provide for a rate of conversion that is below market value at issuance, this feature is characterized as a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”).
If the conversion features of conventional convertible debt provide for a rate of conversion that is below market value at issuance, this feature is characterized as a beneficial conversion feature.
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, 2023 and 2022.
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 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, 2023 and 2022, 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, 2024 and 2023, our foreign subsidiaries did not generate any income that are subject to Subpart F tax and GILTI tax.
The decrease was mainly attributable to decrease in product and loyalty program revenue. 45 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. 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.
Our management reviews historical accounts receivable collection rates across all aging brackets and has made 100% provision 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.
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.
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, 2023, 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, 2024, but we will continue to monitor the effects of inflation on our business in future periods.
Financing Activities 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. 50 Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended June 30, 2022 was approximately $8.2 million, which were mainly comprised of proceeds received from the issuance of convertible note from third parties and related parties of approximately $8.6 million, and proceeds received from third parties loans of approximately $1.5 million, offset by repayment to related parties loan of approximately $1.8 million, and approximately $0.1 million payment of deferred offering costs.
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.
As a result of the Share Swap Agreement, (i) GEM became the 100% subsidiary of TGL and Kok Pin “Darren” no longer had any control over the GEM ordinary shares and (ii) Kok Pin “Darren,” the Initial GEM Stockholders and Chong Chan “Sam” Teo owned 100% of the shares of TGL common stock (Kok Pin “Darren” owning approximately 97%).
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%).
Significant accounting estimates reflected in our consolidated financial statements include the estimated retail price per point and estimated breakage to calculate the revenue recognized in our loyalty program revenue, the useful lives of property and equipment, impairment of long-lived assets, allowance for doubtful accounts, write-down for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventories, realization of deferred tax assets and uncertain tax position, fair value of our stock price to determine the beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”) within the convertible note, fair value of the stock-based compensation, and fair value of the warrants issued.
Significant accounting estimates reflected in our consolidated financial statements include the estimated retail price per point and estimated breakage to calculate the revenue recognized in our loyalty program revenue, the useful lives of property and equipment, impairment of long-lived assets, provision for estimated credit losses, write-down for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventories, realization of deferred tax assets and uncertain tax position, fair value of our stock price to determine the beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”) within the convertible note, fair value of the stock-based compensation, fair value of the marketable securities and fair value of the warrants issued.
Net losses Our net losses decreased by approximately $18,000 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 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.
The fair value of the stock-based compensation which included warrants and common stock issued were estimated to be $819,332 and $1,283,994 for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Convertible notes We evaluate our convertible notes to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives.
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 end June 30, 2023 and 2022, we incurred approximately $1.8 million and $2.8 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, 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.
From February to June 2023, we issued two convertible notes to a third party in an aggregate principal amount of $5,500,000. We received $5,060,000 in proceeds from the third-party net of discount. The convertible notes accrue or will accrue interest at 4% per annum and has a 12-months term.
From February to June 2023, we issued two convertible notes to a third party in an aggregate principal amount of $5,500,000. We received $5,060,000 in proceeds from the third-party net of discount. The convertible notes accrued interest at 4% per annum and had a 12-month term.
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.
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.
As of June 30, 2023 and 2022, we had approximately $4.6 million and $1.8 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, 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.
Sublicense revenue As we acquired exclusive worldwide license for right of use in Morganfield’s Trademark on May 1, 2023 for a period of five years, we have generated sublicense revenue consist of fee charged to the customers who sublicensed the right of use of the Trademark from us.
Sublicense revenue As we acquired exclusive worldwide license for right of use in Morganfield’s Trademark, and Abe Yus’s Trademark on May 1, 2023, and June 6, 2023, respectively, for a period of five years, we have generated sublicense revenue consisting of fee charged to the customers who sublicensed the right of use of the Trademark from us.
The amount was attributable to tax imposed on Treasure Global Inc from the State of Delaware, as we are required to remit franchise tax to the State of Delaware on an annual basis.
The amount was mainly attributable to tax imposed on us from the State of Delaware, as we are required to remit franchise tax to the State of Delaware on an annual basis.
Cost of revenue also consists of monthly license payment made to our licensor to maintain our good standing for the right of use in Trademark which is attributable to our sublicense revenue. Total cost of revenue decreased by approximately $10.3 million or 13.0% for the year ended June 30, 2023 compared with the same period in 2022.
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.
The decrease was in line with our decreased of revenue.
The decrease was in line with our decrease in revenue.
Management reviews our prepayments on a regular basis to determine if the allowance is adequate, and adjusts the allowance when necessary. Delinquent account balances are written-off against allowance for doubtful accounts after management has determined that the likelihood of collection is not probable. Our management continues to evaluate the reasonableness of the valuation allowance policy and updates it if necessary.
Delinquent account balances are written-off against allowance for doubtful accounts after management has determined that the likelihood of collection is not probable. Our management continues to evaluate the reasonableness of the valuation allowance policy and updates it if necessary.
“Business – Corporate Structure.” On March 11, 2021, TGL and GEM 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 GEM.
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.
Users can use our secure platform and enjoy cashless shopping experiences with rebates when they shop with e-commerce and retail merchants through trusted and leading e-wallet providers such as Touch’n Go eWallet, Boost eWallet, GrabPay eWallet and credit card/online banking like the “FPX” (the Malaysian Financial Process Exchange) as well as more traditional providers such as Visa and Mastercard.
Users can use our secure platform and enjoy cashless shopping experiences with rebates when they shop with e-commerce and retail merchants through trusted and leading e-wallet providers such as Touch’n Go eWallet, Boost eWallet, GrabPay eWallet and credit card/online banking like the “FPX” (the Malaysian Financial Process Exchange) as well as more traditional providers such as Visa and Mastercard. -Food Distribution Operation On April 12, 2023, we have acquired 100% equity interest in Foodlink Global Sdn.
The ZCITY App was successfully launched in Malaysia on June 2020. GEM 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 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 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. 42 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.
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 management continuously assesses the reasonableness of the valuation allowance policy and updates it as needed. As of June 30, 2023, and 2022, our allowance for accounts receivable was $214 and $227, 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.
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 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 September 13, 2023, we had 2,642,404 registered users and 2,025 registered merchants.
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.
Other expenses, net Other expenses, net amounted to approximately $1.4 million and $1.6 million for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Representing a decrease of approximately $0.2 million or 10.4%.
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%.
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. 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.
Results of Operation For the Years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 Revenue Our breakdown of revenues by categories for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, is summarized below: For the Years Ended June 30, Change 2023 % 2022 % % Product and loyalty program revenue $ 68,899,687 99.3 % $ 79,409,756 99.7 % (13.2 )% Transaction revenue 75,274 0.1 % 53,667 0.1 % 40.3 % Agent subscription revenue - 0.0 % 15 0.0 % (100.0 )% Member subscription revenue 383,538 0.6 % 211,441 0.2 % 81.4 % Sublicence revenue 49,820 0.1 % - 0.0 % 100.0 % Total revenues $ 69,408,319 100.0 % $ 79,674,879 100.0 % (12.9 )% Total revenues decreased by approximately $10.3 million or 12.9% to approximately $69.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 from approximately $79.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2022.
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.
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. Our transaction revenue increased by 40.3% to approximately $75,000 for the year ended June 30, 2023 from approximately $54,000 for the same period in 2022.
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.
Supply Chain Disruptions Although there have been global supply chain disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine 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, 2023, but we will continue to monitor the effects of supply chain disruptions on our business in future periods.
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.
In addition, our financial statements and the financial information included in this Report reflect our organizational transactions and have been prepared as if our current corporate structure had been in place throughout the relevant periods.
In addition, our financial statements and the financial information included in this Report reflect our organizational transactions and have been prepared as if our current corporate structure had been in place throughout the relevant periods. Overview Treasure Global Inc is a holding company incorporated on March 20, 2020, under the laws of the State of Delaware.
Based on the above assumption, the fair value of the warrants issued were estimated to be $175,349 for the year ended June 30, 2023. Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note 2 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note 2 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards.
Additionally, management periodically evaluates individual customer financial conditions, credit histories, and current economic conditions to make necessary adjustments to the allowance. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when all collection efforts have been exhausted, and recovery potential is deemed remote.
Account balances are charged off against the allowance when all collection efforts have been exhausted, and recovery potential is deemed remote.
Despite receiving the proceeds from our initial underwritten public offering and issuance of two 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.
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.
Our technology platform allows us to identify the spending trends of our customers (the when, where, why, and how much).
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).
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. 41 The ZCITY App targets consumer through the provision of personalized deals based on consumers’ purchase history, location and preferences.
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.
Management is trying to alleviate the going concern risk through the following sources: ● Equity financing to support our working capital; ● Other available sources of financing (including debt) from Malaysian banks and other financial institutions; and ● Financial support and credit guarantee commitments from our related parties.
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.
Tan’s prior 100% ownership of TGL and his prior 100% voting and investment control over GEM 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 GEM see Part I, Item 1.
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.
Gross profit Our gross profit from our major revenue categories is summarized as follows: For the year Ended June 30, 2023 For the year Ended June 30, 2022 Change Percentage Change Product and loyalty program revenue Gross profit $ 41,771 $ 211,065 $ (169,294 ) (80.2 )% Gross margin 0.1 % 0.3 % (0.2 )% Transaction revenue Gross profit $ 75,274 $ 53,667 $ 21,607 40.3 % Gross margin 100.0 % 100.0 % — % Agent subscription revenue Gross profit $ — $ 15 $ (15 ) (100.0 )% Gross margin — % 100.0 % (100.0 )% Member subscription revenue Gross profit $ 383,538 $ 211,441 $ 172,097 81.4 % Gross margin 100.0 % 100.0 % — % Sublicense revenue Gross profit $ 22,701 $ — $ 22,701 100.0 % Gross margin 45.6 % — % 45.6 % Total Gross profit $ 523,284 $ 476,188 $ 47,096 9.9 % Gross margin 0.8 % 0.6 % 0.2 % Our gross profit for the year ended June 30, 2023 amounted to approximately $523,000 as compared to approximately $476,000 for the year ended June 30, 2022 which represents an increase of approximately $47,000 or 9.9%.
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%.
Selling expenses Selling expenses amounted to approximately $4.7 million and $6.3 million for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Representing a decrease of approximately $1.6 million or 24.8%. The decrease was mainly attributable to decrease in marketing and promotion expense of approximately $1.4 million related to promoting our ZCITY platform.
The decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease in marketing and promotion expense of approximately $2.8 million related to promoting our ZCITY platform.
On August 15, 2022, we had closed our initial underwritten public offering of 2,300,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, at $4.00 per share. Meanwhile we received net proceeds of approximately $8.2 million, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and fees, and other estimated offering expenses amounted to approximately $1.0 million.
Recent Development -Financing Development On August 15, 2022, we had closed our initial underwritten public offering of 32,858 (2,300,000 pre reverse split) shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, at $280 ($4.00 pre reverse split) per share.
Prepayments Prepayments and deposits are mainly cash deposited or advanced to suppliers for future inventory purchases. This amount is refundable and bears no interest. For any prepayments determined by management that such advances will not be in receipt of inventories, services, or refundable, we will recognize an allowance account to reserve such balances.
For any prepayments determined by management that such advances will not be in receipt of inventories, services or refundable, we will recognize an allowance account to reserve such balances. Management reviews our prepayments on a regular basis to determine if the allowance is adequate, and adjusts the allowance when necessary.
As of June 30, 2023, we had 22,861 customers who subscribed to our Zmember program.
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.
Stock-based compensation expenses Stock-based compensation expenses amounted to approximately $0.8 million and $1.3 million for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 respectively, representing decrease of approximately $0.5 million. The stock-based compensation incurred for the year ended June 30, 2022 are from Exchange Listing LLC (the “Consultant”).
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%.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, sublicense revenue was amounted to approximately $50,000 while as of June 30, 2023 we engaged 7 customers as sublicensees who operated their restaurant under Morganfield’s Trademark in Singapore, Malaysia, and China. 46 Cost of revenue Our breakdown of cost of revenue by categories for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, is summarized below: For the Years Ended June 30, Change 2023 2022 % Product and loyalty program revenue $ 68,857,916 $ 79,198,691 (13.1 )% Sublicense revenue 27,119 - 100.0 % Total cost of revenue $ 68,885,035 $ 79,198,691 (13.0 )% 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.
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.
Research and development expenses Research and development expense amounted to approximately $0.5 million and $0.3 million for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, representing 105.9% increase as we increase spending to maintain and enhance our mobile application or website to ensure our customers to have exceptional user experience while navigating within the ZCITY platform.
Research and development expenses Research and development expense amounted to approximately $0.5 million for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, representing 6.5% decrease as we incurred less spending in mobile application or website development. Stock-based compensation expenses Stock-based compensation expenses amounted to approximately $0.1 million and $0.8 million for the years ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Subsequent to the date of the Share Swap Agreement, Kok Pin “Darren” 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.
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.
Accordingly, our churn and retention rates of the active user base at the end of each quarter 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 July 1, 2020 September 30, 2020 2,945 2,879 66 N/A N/A October 1, 2020 December 31, 2020 42,225 41,142 1,083 63.3 % 36.7 % January 1, 2021 March 31, 2021 300,270 281,432 18,838 55.4 % 44.6 % April 1, 2021 June 30, 2021 347,596 262,780 84,816 71.8 % 28.2 % July 1, 2021 September 30, 2021 362,805 245,580 117,225 66.3 % 33.7 % October 1, 2021 December 31, 2021 421,287 288,536 132,751 63.4 % 36.6 % January 1, 2022 March 31, 2022 448,247 361,143 87,104 78.5 % 21.5 % April 1, 2022 June 30, 2022 443,430 368,390 75,040 83.3 % 16.7 % July 1,2022 September 30, 2022 448,358 146,036 342,322 22.8 % 77.2 % October 1, 2022 December 31, 2022 458,177 104,191 353,986 27.5 % 72.5 % January 1, 2023 March 31, 2023 449,435 81,921 367,514 19.8 % 80.2 % April 1, 2023 June 30, 2023 378,414 93,516 284,898 36.6 % 63.4 % 44 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 Over the last 24 months, 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, 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.
The main metrics we consider, and our results for each quarter since we launched ZCITY platform, are set forth in the table below: For the quarters ended June 30, September 30, December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, March 31, June 30, 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 Number of new registered user (1) 262,784 245,582 288,540 364,218 466,534 234,179 143,654 98,248 98,087 Number of active users (2) 347,596 362,805 421,287 448,247 443,430 488,358 458,177 449,435 378,414 Number of new participating merchants 270 44 15 14 7 13 - 10 2 (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, 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 product and loyalty program revenue decrease by approximately $10.5 million or 13.2% to approximately $68.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 from approximately $79.4 million for the same period in 2022. The decrease was mainly attributable to decrease in E-voucher purchasing which resulted in less E-voucher available for sales during the year ended June 30, 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 $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.
Accordingly, the proportion of total registered users that we consider active users at the end of each quarter is as follows: Starting Ending Total registered users Total active users Total active users to total registered users July 1, 2020 September 30, 2020 14,336 2,945 20.5 % October 1, 2020 December 31, 2020 58,868 42,225 71.7 % January 1, 2021 March 31, 2021 340,338 300,270 88.2 % April 1, 2021 June 30, 2021 603,122 347,596 57.6 % July 1, 2021 September 30, 2021 848,704 362,805 42.7 % October 1, 2021 December 31, 2021 1,137,244 421,287 37.0 % January 1, 2022 March 31, 2022 1,501,462 448,247 29.8 % April 1, 2022 June 30, 2022 1,967,996 443,430 22.5 % July 1, 2022 September 30, 2022 2,202,175 488,358 22.2 % October 1, 2022 December 31, 2022 2,345,829 458,177 19.5 % January 1, 2023 March 31, 2023 2,444,077 449,435 18.4 % April 1, 2023 June 30, 2023 2,542,164 378,414 14.9 % 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, 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.
For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, $0, and $8,805 write-downs for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventories were recorded, respectively. Other receivables and other current assets, net Other receivables and other current assets primarily include refundable advance to third party service provider and other deposits.
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.
Overview Treasure Global Inc (“TGL,” “we,” “our” or the “Company”) is a holding company incorporated on March 20, 2020, under the laws of the State of Delaware. TGL has no substantive operations other than holding all of the outstanding shares of Gem Reward Sdn. Bhd.
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.
As we abandoned the agent subscription program, we will not generate any agent subscription revenue going forward. Member subscription revenue Member subscription revenue primarily consists of fees charged to customers who signed up for Zmember, a membership program that includes exclusive saving, bonus, and referral rewards.
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.