Cost of revenues incurred for preparation of online medical training courses and offline education seminars and patient management services in patient-aid projects was comprised of direct related costs incurred for preparation of online medical training courses and offline education seminars and patient management services in patient-aid projects, including expenses of travelling and accommodation, seminar site-rental, video production and backdrop production, professional service fees charged by experts who provide online and offline seminars, and salary and welfare expenses incurred by the key members of the editorial, design and production team and patient-aid projects, as well as outsourced labor cost in patient-aid projects.
Cost of revenues incurred for preparation of online medical training courses and offline education seminars and patient management services in patient-aid projects was comprised of direct related costs incurred for preparation of online medical training courses and offline education seminars and patient management services in patient-aid projects, including expenses of travelling and accommodation, seminar site-rental, video production and backdrop production, professional service fees charged by experts who provide online and offline seminars, and salary and welfare expenses incurred by the key members of the editorial, design and production team and patient-aid projects, as well as outsourced labor cost in patient-aid projects.
We believe the following accounting estimates involve the most significant judgments used in the preparation of our financial statements. Revenue recognition ASC 606 establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity’s contracts to provide goods or services to customers.
We believe the following accounting policy and estimates involve the most significant judgments used in the preparation of our financial statements. Revenue recognition ASC 606 establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity’s contracts to provide goods or services to customers.
Although the outcomes of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted, we do not believe these actions, in the aggregate, will have a material adverse impact on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
Although the outcomes of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted, we do not believe these actions, in the aggregate, will have a material adverse impact on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity. D.
The increase in gross profit margin for service sales was mainly due to a shift in the mix of services sold, with the fiscal year of 2024 we providing more consulting and academic support services, which had higher profit margins. 98 Cost of revenues Cost of revenues was comprised of direct related costs incurred for preparation of online medical training courses and offline education seminars and patient management services in patient-aid projects and cost of patented drugs.
The increase in gross profit margin for service sales was mainly due to a shift in the mix of services sold, with the fiscal year of 2024 we providing more consulting and academic support services, which had higher profit margins. 102 Cost of revenues Cost of revenues was comprised of direct related costs incurred for preparation of online medical training courses and offline education seminars and patient management services in patient-aid projects and cost of patented drugs.
Trend information Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this Form 20-F, we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our net revenues, income from operations, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that would cause reported financial information not necessarily to be indicative of future operating results or financial condition.
Trend information Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this Form 20-F, we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our net revenues, income from operations, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that would cause reported financial information not necessarily to be indicative of future operating results or financial condition. 107 E.
The Company identified each distinct service, or each series of distinct services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer to the customer, as a performance obligation. Transaction price is allocated among different performance obligations identified in one contract. Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers.
We identified each distinct service, or each series of distinct services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer to the customer, as a performance obligation. Transaction price is allocated among different performance obligations identified in one contract. Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers.
The decrease was partially offset by an increase of approximately $0.6 million in professional service expenses mostly related to business development. 99 Research and development expenses Research and development expenses decreased by approximately $0.2 million, or 50.9%, from approximately $0.5 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 to approximately $0.3 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
The decrease was partially offset by an increase of approximately $0.6 million in professional service expenses mostly related to business development. 103 Research and development expenses Research and development expenses decreased by approximately $0.2 million, or 50.9%, from approximately $0.5 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 to approximately $0.3 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
The travelling and accommodation expenses, including but not limited to the transportation expenses and hotel accommodation expenses, represented the costs arising from lecturers’ attendance and participation of the offline seminars. Other travelling expenses were incurred by the Company’s medical department for videos production, live streaming of the offline seminars, and materials collection to create online courses.
The travelling and accommodation expenses, including but not limited to the transportation expenses and hotel accommodation expenses, represented the costs arising from lecturers’ attendance and participation of the offline seminars. Other travelling expenses were incurred by our medical department for videos production, live streaming of the offline seminars, and materials collection to create online courses.
Year ended December 31, 2023 compared to year ended December 31, 2022 Revenues We generate revenues from pharmaceutical enterprise customers and NFP from design and production of online medical courses, organizing offline medical training services, consulting and academic support services and patient management services for patient-aid projects. We also generate revenues from sales of patented drugs.
Year ended December 31, 2024 compared to year ended December 31, 2023 Revenues We generate revenues from pharmaceutical enterprise customers and NFP from design and production of online medical courses, organizing offline medical training services, consulting and academic support services and patient management services for patient-aid projects. We also generate revenues from sales of patented drugs.
The travelling and accommodation expenses, including but not limited to the transportation expenses and hotel accommodation expenses, represented the costs arising from lecturers’ attendance and participation of the offline seminars. Other travelling expenses were incurred by the Company’s medical department for videos production, live streaming of the offline seminars, and materials collection to create online courses.
The travelling and accommodation expenses, including but not limited to the transportation expenses and hotel accommodation expenses, represented the costs arising from lecturers’ attendance and participation of the offline seminars. Other travelling expenses were incurred by our medical department for videos production, live streaming of the offline seminars, and materials collection to create online courses.
We believe the following factors drive our success: - Acknowledged by leading pharmaceutical enterprises - Reliable Professional Content Production - Well Organized and Easy-To-Use Websites and Apps 97 Results of Operations The following table sets forth a summary of our consolidated results of operations for the periods presented.
We believe the following factors drive our success: - Acknowledged by leading pharmaceutical enterprises - Reliable Professional Content Production - Well Organized and Easy-To-Use Websites and Apps 99 Results of Operations The following table sets forth a summary of our consolidated results of operations for the periods presented.
Offline medical training and education services courses – though customers can benefit from each service commitment, including design, production and presentation of medical courses, together with other readily available resources. The promises in the contracts with customers is integration of all of these service commitments.
Offline medical training and education services courses – though customers can benefit from each service commitment, including design, production and presentation of medical courses, together with other readily available resources. The promises in the contracts with customers are integration of all of these service commitments.
However, these restrictions have no impact on the ability of our PRC subsidiary to transfer funds to us as we have no present plans to declare dividend which we plan to retain our retained earnings to continue to grow our business.
However, these restrictions have no impact on the ability of the PRC entities to transfer funds to us as we have no present plans to declare dividend which we plan to retain our retained earnings to continue to grow our business.
The Company is responsible to provide doctors with access to training courses or training materials in connection with the drug treatment, review the completeness of application documents from patients, and other ad-hoc works (such programs with these plug-in features are hereinafter referred as the “patient-aid projects”). The arrangements are structured as fixed price contracts.
We are responsible to provide doctors with access to training courses or training materials in connection with the drug treatment, review the completeness of application documents from patients, and other ad-hoc works (such programs with these plug-in features are hereinafter referred as the “patient-aid projects”). The arrangements are structured as fixed price contracts.
The Company applied a practical expedient to expense costs as incurred for costs to obtain a contract with a customer when the amortization period would have been one year or less.
We applied a practical expedient to expense costs as incurred for costs to obtain a contract with a customer when the amortization period would have been one year or less.
The decrease was mainly attributable to: i) a decrease of approximately $1.5 million in advertising and promotion expenses as the Company gained reputation in medical healthcare industry and decreased domestic related expenditure, ii) a decrease of approximately $0.9 million in sales commission paid to third parties as the Company’s patented drug sales decreased, and iii) a decrease of approximately $0.4 million in salary and welfare expenses due to sales force reduction as the Company experienced a decrease in patented drug sales.
The decrease was mainly attributable to: i) a decrease of approximately $1.5 million in advertising and promotion expenses as we gained reputation in medical healthcare industry and decreased domestic related expenditure, ii) a decrease of approximately $0.9 million in sales commission paid to third parties as our patented drug sales decreased, and iii) a decrease of approximately $0.4 million in salary and welfare expenses due to sales force reduction as we experienced a decrease in patented drug sales.
The performance obligation of presentation of the courses online for users for a period of time is immaterial in the context of the contract because presentation of each course incurred no significant additional cost, nor will it occupy any significant resources of the Company, except for little digital space on the Company’s server, which is inconsequential.
The performance obligation of presentation of the courses online for users for a period of time is immaterial in the context of the contract because presentation of each course incurred no significant additional cost, nor will it occupy any significant resources of us, except for little digital space on our server, which is inconsequential.
The decrease was mainly attributable to: i) a decrease of approximately $1.2 million in bad debt expenses as the Company enhanced their collection efforts in 2024, ii) a decrease of approximately $0.8 million in salary and welfare expenses as a result of decreased personnel number, and iii) a decrease of approximately $0.3 million in depreciation and amortization expenses .
The decrease was mainly attributable to: i) a decrease of approximately $1.2 million in bad debt expenses as we enhanced our collection efforts in 2024, ii) a decrease of approximately $0.8 million in salary and welfare expenses as a result of decreased personnel number, and iii) a decrease of approximately $0.3 million in depreciation and amortization expenses.
These travelling and accommodation expenses are well budgeted before any agreements entered into by the Company and the customers. Therefore, such expenses are well covered by the customers under those agreements. The Company is not reimbursed by the customers separately. Cost of revenues incurred for patented drugs was primarily comprised of purchase cost of drugs.
These travelling and accommodation expenses are well budgeted before any agreements entered into by us and the customers. Therefore, such expenses are well covered by the customers under those agreements. We are not reimbursed by the customers separately. Cost of revenues incurred for patented drugs was primarily comprised of purchase cost of drugs.
These travelling and accommodation expenses are well budgeted before any agreements entered into by the Company and the customers. Therefore, such expenses are well covered by the customers under those agreements. The Company is not reimbursed by the customers separately. Cost of revenues incurred for patented drugs was primarily comprised of purchase cost of drugs.
These travelling and accommodation expenses are well budgeted before any agreements entered into by us and the customers. Therefore, such expenses are well covered by the customers under those agreements. We are not reimbursed by the customers separately. Cost of revenues incurred for patented drugs was primarily comprised of purchase cost of drugs.
Net income As a result of the foregoing, we reported a net loss of approximately $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared with a net loss of approximately $11.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net loss As a result of the foregoing, we reported a net loss of approximately $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared with a net loss of approximately $11.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. 104 B.
The Company uses an input-based method to measure the progress, by reference to the cost incurred in performing the obligation. The fees are fixed at the inception of the services and are collected either in advance or after the services are provided.
We use an input-based method to measure the progress, by reference to the cost incurred in performing the obligation. The fees are fixed at the inception of the services and are collected either in advance or after the services are provided.
In accordance with ASC 606, revenues are recognized when control of the promised services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services.
In accordance with ASC 606, revenues are recognized when control of the promised services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those services.
Current foreign exchange and other regulations in the PRC may restrict our PRC subsidiary, our VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries in their ability to transfer their net assets to the Company and its subsidiaries in Cayman Islands, and Hong Kong.
Current foreign exchange and other regulations in the PRC may restrict our PRC subsidiary, Zhongchao VIE and its subsidiaries in their ability to transfer their net assets to us and its subsidiaries in Cayman Islands, and Hong Kong.
Therefore, the Company combines all service commitments performed as a single performance obligation. Patient management services in patient-aid projects The Company is engaged by NFPs and pharmaceutical enterprises to assist in the operation of patient-aid projects with a purpose to facilitate qualified patients to obtain free drug treatment from NFPs.
Therefore, we combine all service commitments performed as a single performance obligation. Patient management services in patient-aid projects We are engaged by NFPs and pharmaceutical enterprises to assist in the operation of patient-aid projects with a purpose to facilitate qualified patients to obtain free drug treatment from NFPs.
Therefore, our PRC subsidiaries are allowed to pay dividends in foreign currencies to us without prior SAFE approval by following certain routine procedural requirements.
Therefore, the PRC entities are allowed to pay dividends in foreign currencies to us without prior SAFE approval by following certain routine procedural requirements.
The price is determined as stated in contracts and does not include any variable consideration. The Company identifies a single performance obligation from contracts and recognizes revenue over a period of time during which the Company provides the assistance to the NFPs till the earlier of the expiration of contract period or the free drugs are completely delivered.
The price is determined as stated in contracts and does not include any variable consideration. We identify a single performance obligation from contracts and recognize revenue over a period of time during which we provide the assistance to the NFPs till the earlier of the expiration of contract period or the free drugs are completely delivered.
Cost of revenues Cost of revenues was comprised of direct related costs incurred for preparation of online medical training courses and offline education seminars and patient management services in patient-aid projects and cost of patented drugs.
We discontinued the operation of sales of drugs. 100 Cost of revenues Cost of revenues was comprised of direct related costs incurred for preparation of online medical training courses and offline education seminars and patient management services in patient-aid projects and cost of patented drugs.
Zhongchao VIE and its subsidiaries also plug in supplemental features, to manage the drug treatment including reviewing patients’ applications, tracking their usage of drugs, and collecting related information, or the patient-aid projects. Since 2022, Zhong VIE, through its subsidiary, also sells patented drugs.
Zhongchao VIE and its subsidiaries also plug in supplemental features, to manage the drug treatment including reviewing patients’ applications, tracking their usage of drugs, and collecting related information, or the patient-aid projects. From January 2022 to June 2025, Zhongchao VIE, through its subsidiary, also sold patented drugs.
Accounts receivable consisted of amounts invoiced and amounts for which revenue recognized prior to invoicing when the Company has satisfied its performance obligation and has the unconditional right to payment. Advances from customers consists of payments received related to unsatisfied performance obligations at the end of the period.
Accounts receivable consisted of amounts invoiced and amounts for which revenue was recognized prior to invoicing when we had satisfied our performance obligation and had the unconditional right to payment. Advances from customers consist of payments received related to unsatisfied performance obligations at the end of the period.
The Company concludes that these service commitments are highly dependent with each other, in the context of the contract term. Thus, these service commitments are not distinct from each other, and the Company combines all service commitments performed as a single performance obligation.
We conclude that these service commitments are highly dependent on each other, in the context of the contract term. Thus, these service commitments are not distinct from each other, and we combine all service commitments performed as a single performance obligation.
We expect that a substantial majority of our future revenues will be denominated in Renminbi. Under existing PRC foreign exchange regulations, payments of current account items, including profit distributions, interest payments and trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, can be made in foreign currencies without prior SAFE approval as long as certain routine procedural requirements are fulfilled.
Under existing PRC foreign exchange regulations, payments of current account items, including profit distributions, interest payments and trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, can be made in foreign currencies without prior SAFE approval as long as certain routine procedural requirements are fulfilled.
The Company has no material incremental costs for obtaining contracts with customers that the Company expects the benefit of those costs to be longer than one year. 108 Medical training and education services The Company designs and provides medical training and education courses in both online and offline formats to physicians and allied healthcare professionals (the “training and education services”).
We have no material incremental costs for obtaining contracts with customers for which we expect the benefit of those costs to be longer than one year. 108 Medical training and education services We design and provide medical training and education courses in both online and offline formats to physicians and allied healthcare professionals (the “training and education services”).
However, approval from or registration with competent government authorities is required where the Renminbi is to be converted into foreign currency and remitted out of China to pay capital expenses such as the repayment of loans denominated in foreign currencies. The PRC government may at its discretion restrict access to foreign currencies for current account transactions in the future.
However, approval from or registration with competent government authorities is required where the Renminbi is to be converted into foreign currency and remitted out of China to pay capital expenses such as the repayment of loans denominated in foreign currencies.
If our existing PRC subsidiary or any newly formed ones incur debt on their own behalf in the future, the instruments governing their debt may restrict their ability to pay dividends to us.
As a result, Zhongchao Inc.’s ability to pay dividends depends upon dividends paid by our PRC subsidiary. If our existing PRC subsidiary or any newly formed ones incur debt on their own behalf in the future, the instruments governing their debt may restrict their ability to pay dividends to us.
Online medical training and education services courses – the promises in the contracts with customers consist of provision of online courses and presentation of the courses online for users to access for a period of time.
We are a principal in the provision of service and recognize revenues on a gross basis. Online medical training and education services courses – the promises in the contracts with customers consist of provision of online courses and presentation of the courses online for users to access for a period of time.
To utilize the proceeds, we received from the private placement for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, we may make additional capital contributions to our PRC subsidiary, establish new PRC subsidiaries and make capital contributions to these new PRC subsidiaries, or make loans to the PRC subsidiaries. However, most of these uses are subject to PRC regulations.
To utilize the proceeds, we received from the private placement in 2024, we may make additional capital contributions to the PRC entities, establish new PRC entities and make capital contributions to these PRC entities, or make loans to the PRC entities. However, most of these uses are subject to PRC regulations.
Investing activities For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, we had net cash used in investing activities of $1,807,753 which was primarily attributable to purchase of properties and equipment of $3,045,183, investments of $10,656,730 in short-term investments.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we had net cash used in investing activities of approximately $1.8 million which was primarily attributable to purchase of properties and equipment of approximately $3.0 million, investments of approximately $10.7 million in short-term investments.
The Company identifies a single performance obligation from contracts. The Company recognizes revenue at the point when the service was rendered. Payments received in advance from customers are recorded as “advance from customers” in the consolidated balance sheets. Advance from customers is recognized as revenue when the Company delivers the courses to its customers. Such advance payment received are non-refundable.
We identify a single performance obligation from contracts. We recognize revenue at the point when the services are rendered. Payments received in advance from customers are recorded as “advance from customers” in the consolidated balance sheets. Advance from customers is recognized as revenue when we deliver the courses to our customers. Such advance payments received are non-refundable.
We also generate revenues from sales of patented drugs. Revenues decreased by approximately $3.6 million, or 18.4%, from approximately $19.4 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 to approximately $15.9 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
Revenues decreased by approximately $3.6 million, or 18.4%, from approximately $19.4 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 to approximately $15.9 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The overall revenue decrease was primarily caused by a decrease of approximately $6.9 million in revenues from sales of drugs.
For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Revenues $ $ $ Service 13,712,964 10,406,734 12,935,420 Product 2,151,809 9,027,211 1,216,096 Total revenues 15,864,773 19,433,945 14,151,516 Cost of revenues Service (5,510,088 ) (5,162,425 ) (7,166,871 ) Product (1,442,472 ) (5,759,328 ) (627,981 Total cost of revenues (6,952,560 ) (10,921,753 ) (7,794,852 ) Gross Profit 8,912,213 8,512,192 6,356,664 Operating Expenses Selling and marketing expenses (4,010,382 ) (6,710,757 ) (2,099,968 ) General and administrative expenses (4,989,784 ) (6,697,309 ) (6,799,634 ) Research and development expenses (252,451 ) (514,411 ) (411,524 ) Loss from disposal of property and equipment (863 ) (1,719,442 ) - Impairment of goodwill - (5,617,865 ) - Impairment of intangible assets - (536,206 ) - Total Operating Expenses (9,253,480 ) (21,795,990 ) (9,311,126 ) Loss from Operations (341,267 ) (13,283,798 ) (2,954,462 ) Interest income, net 243,008 237,054 142,014 Other income, net 160,015 1,069,745 262,442 Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 61,756 (11,976,999 ) (2,550,006 ) Income tax (expenses) benefits (335,169 ) 669,760 (272,313 ) Net Loss $ (273,413 ) $ (11,307,239 ) $ (2,822,319 ) Year ended December 31, 2024 compared to year ended December 31, 2023 Revenues We generate revenues from pharmaceutical enterprise customers and NFP from design and production of online medical courses, organizing offline medical training services, consulting and academic support services and patient management services for patient-aid projects.
For the Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Revenues Service $ 10,678,554 $ 13,712,964 $ 10,406,734 Product 696,442 2,151,809 9,027,211 Total revenues 11,374,996 15,864,773 19,433,945 Cost of revenues Service (5,665,996 ) (5,510,088 ) (5,162,425 ) Product (587,459 ) (1,442,472 ) (5,759,328 ) Total cost of revenues (6,253,455 ) (6,952,560 ) (10,921,753 ) Gross Profit 5,121,541 8,912,213 8,512,192 Operating Expenses Selling and marketing expenses (1,490,594 ) (4,010,382 ) (6,710,757 ) General and administrative expenses (9,814,087 ) (4,990,647 ) (6,697,309 ) Research and development expenses (8,085 ) (252,451 ) (514,411 ) Loss from disposal of property and equipment - - (1,719,442 ) Impairment of goodwill - - (5,617,865 ) Impairment of intangible assets - - (536,206 ) Total Operating Expenses (11,312,766 ) (9,253,480 ) (21,795,990 ) Loss from Operations (6,191,225 ) (341,267 ) (13,283,798 ) Interest income, net 343,128 243,008 237,054 Other income, net 79,412 160,015 1,069,745 (Loss) Income Before Income Taxes (5,768,685 ) 61,756 (11,976,999 ) Income tax (expenses) benefits (46,182 ) (335,169 ) 669,760 Net Loss $ (5,814,867 ) $ (273,413 ) $ (11,307,239 ) Year ended December 31, 2025 compared to year ended December 31, 2024 Revenues We generate revenues from pharmaceutical enterprise customers and NFP from design and production of online medical courses, organizing offline medical training services, consulting and academic support services, patient management services for patient-aid projects, and sales of patented drugs.
We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or that engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.
We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or that engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us. F. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Financing activities For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, we had net cash provided by financing activities of $3,838,200 from offering 13,094,000 Class A ordinary shares, including 3,094,000 Class A ordinary Shares in a registered direct offering and 10,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares and such PIPE Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 40,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares in a private placement sale.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we had net cash provided by financing activities of $3 .8 million from offering 1,636,750 Class A ordinary shares, including 386,750 Class A ordinary Shares in a registered direct offering and 1,250,000 Class A Ordinary Shares and such PIPE Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 5,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares in a private placement sale (giving effect to the 2026 Share Consolidation).
The overall revenue decrease was primarily caused by a decrease of approximately $6.9 million in revenues from sales of drugs. These drugs, introduced in the second half of 2022, quickly reached peak sales in 2023 during the spread of COVID-19. However, demand for the drugs normalized in 2024, leading to the lower sales.
These drugs, introduced in the second half of 2022, quickly reached peak sales in 2023 during the spread of COVID-19. However, demand for the drugs normalized in 2024, leading to the lower sales.
The decrease wa s mainly attributable to the decreased personnel number as the Company reduced its R&D projects.
The decrease was mainly attributable to the decreased personnel number as we reduced our R&D projects.
Our expectations regarding the future are based on available information and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, which together form our basis for making judgments about matters that are not readily apparent from other sources. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, our actual results could differ from those estimates.
We continually evaluate these judgments and estimates based on our own experience, knowledge and assessment of current business and other conditions. Our expectations regarding the future are based on available information and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, which together form our basis for making judgments about matters that are not readily apparent from other sources.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, we had net cash used in investing activities of $3,754,655 which was primarily attributable to purchase of properties and equipment of $839,736, investments of $6,317,257 in certain short-term investments, and loans of $833,226 made to third parties.
The cash used in investing activities was partially offset by proceeds of approximately $11.4 million from redemption of short-term investments, collection of loans of approximately $0.3 million from third parties and proceeds of approximately $0.2 million from redemption of equity investment. 106 For the year ended December 31, 2023, we had net cash used in investing activities of approximately $3.8 million which was primarily attributable to purchase of properties and equipment of approximately $0.8 million, investments of approximately $6.3 million in certain short-term investments, and loans of approximately $0.8 million made to third parties.
The cash used in investing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $11,421,047 from redemption of short-term investments, collection of loans of $277,944 from third parties and proceeds of $195,169 from redemption of equity investment.
The cash used in investing activities was partially offset by proceeds of approximately $1.6 million from redemption of short-term investments, collection of loans of approximately $2.4 million from third parties and collection of loans from related parties of approximately $0.2 million.
In addition to the change in profitability, the change in net cash used in operating activities was the result of several factors, including: ● An increase of $2,295,858 in accounts receivable for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 was mainly caused by an increase of service revenue close to the end of year 2024, which was mainly due to the absence of COVID-19 related disruptions and services demand normalized in 2024, and the Company generally provide credit term ranging between one to six months for customers. ● A decrease of $1,285,433 in prepayments for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 which was mainly caused by decreased purchases for the drugs to reduce our inventories in the year of 2024. ● A decrease of $620,949 in advances from customers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 which was mainly due to the decrease in our drugs sales which customers are required to prepay for their orders.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we had net cash used in operating activities of approximately $1.5 million, primarily attributable to: (i) a net loss of approximately $0.3 million; (ii) an increase in accounts receivable of approximately $2.3 million, which was mainly due to the absence of COVID-19 related disruptions the normalization of and services demand which increased the services revenue, and we generally provide credit terms ranging between one to six months for customers, and (ⅲ) a decrease of approximately $0.6 million in advances from customers, which was mainly due to the decrease in our drugs sales which customers are required to prepay for their orders.
GAAP requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We continually evaluate these judgments and estimates based on our own experience, knowledge and assessment of current business and other conditions.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Net income As a result of the foregoing, we reported a net loss of $11,307,239 for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared with a net loss of $2,822,319 for the year ended December 31, 2022. 102 Off-balance Sheet Arrangements We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as shareholders’ equity or that are not reflected in our consolidated financial statements.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as shareholders’ equity or that are not reflected in our consolidated financial statements.
Cash Flows The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
The PRC government may at its discretion restrict access to foreign currencies for current account transactions in the future Cash Flows The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
In cases where the Company engages third party experts to provide presentation in medical courses, as the Company determines the contents and the participants, it has the ability to direct these experts to provide medical training services for the Company.
In cases where we engage third party experts to provide presentation in medical courses, as we determine the contents and the participants, we have the ability to direct these experts to provide medical training services for us. Therefore, we are primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the medical courses and have the discretion in establishing the transaction price.
Our PRC subsidiaries have not paid dividends and will not be able to pay dividends until they generate accumulated profits and meet the requirements for statutory reserve funds. C. Research and development, Patents and License, etc.
Our PRC subsidiaries have not paid dividends and will not be able to pay dividends until they generate accumulated profits and meet the requirements for statutory reserve funds. C. Commitments and Contingencies From time to time, we may be subject to certain legal proceedings, claims and disputes that arise in the ordinary course of business.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we do not have any similar impairment. Other income, net For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, other income, net was primarily consisted of approximately $0.1 million gain from changes in fair value of our short-term investments.
Other income, net mainly includes interest income of approximately $0.2 million and other income of approximately $0.2 million. Other income primarily consisted of approximately $0.1 million gain from changes in fair value of our short-term investments.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, we had no cash provided by or used in financing activities. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, we had net cash provided by financing activities of $1,850,744 from offering 1,060,000 Class A ordinary shares in a shelf offering.
Financing activities For the year ended December 31, 2025, we had no cash provided by or used in financing activities.
Some of our accounting policies require a higher degree of judgment than others in their application.
Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, our actual results could differ from those estimates. Some of our accounting policies require a higher degree of judgment than others in their application.
For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (1,473,243 ) $ 54,229 $ (661,740 ) Net cash used in investing activities (1,807,753 ) (3,754,655 ) (3,346,658 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 3,838,200 - 1,850,744 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (264,592 ) (271,333 ) (236,875 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 292,612 (3,971,759 ) (2,394,529 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 7,548,694 11,520,453 13,914,982 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 7,841,306 $ 7,548,694 $ 11,520,453 105 Operating activities Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 Net cash used in operating activities was $1,473,243 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, a change of $1,527,472 from net cash provided by operating activities of $54,229 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
For the Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 845,391 $ (1,473,243 ) $ 54,229 Net cash used in investing activities (826,599 ) (1,807,753 ) (3,754,655 ) Net cash provided by financing activities - 3,838,200 - Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 237,977 (264,592 ) (271,333 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 256,769 292,612 (3,971,759 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 7,841,306 7,548,694 11,520,453 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 8,098,075 $ 7,841,306 $ 7,548,694 105 Operating activities For the year ended December 31, 2025, we had net cash provided by operating activities of approximately $0.8 million, primarily attributable to: (i) non-cash share-based compensation expenses of approximately $3.7 million, provision for expected credit losses of approximately $0.9 million and depreciation and amortization expenses of approximately $0.3 million; (ii) a decrease in accounts receivable of approximately $1.2 million, attributable to both declining sales caused by intense industry competition and our intensified collection, and (ⅲ) a decrease in inventories of approximately $0.6 million, due to inventory clearance following Chongqing Xinjiang’s deregistration.
To date, we have financed our operations primarily through cash flows from operations, and equity financing. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we had a net loss of approximately $0.3 million, $11.3 million and $2.8 million, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, we generated net losses of approximately $5.8 million, $0.3 million and $11.3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $8.1 million and working capital of approximately $15.4 million.
We intend to continue to use these funds to grow our business primarily by: ● Strengthen our brand awareness of MDMOOC and Zhongxin Health ● Expand and enhancement of medical course content 104 ● Grow medical professional user community ● Recruit more experienced editorial staff, and ● Develop new teaching platforms ● Explore the business in services for cancer patients support Although we consolidate the results of the PRC operating entities and its subsidiaries, we only have access to cash balances or future earnings of the PRC operating entities through our VIE Arrangements with the PRC operating entities.
We intend to use these funds to grow our business primarily by: ● Conduct research on international markets to identify expansion opportunities ● Recruit talent globally to support business growth and innovation ● Explore and gradually develop global markets for long-term international presence Although we consolidate the results of the Zhongchao VIE and its subsidiaries, we only have access to cash balances or future earnings of the Zhongchao VIE and its subsidiaries through our VIE Arrangements with Zhongchao VIE.
Selling and marketing expenses Selling and marketing expenses increased by $4,610,789, from $2,099,968 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 to $6,710,757 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Selling and marketing expenses Selling and marketing expenses decreased by approximately $2.5 million, or 62.8%, from approximately $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to approximately $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Revenues increased by $5,282,429, or 37.3% from $14,151,516 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 to $19,433,945 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Revenues decreased by approximately $4.5 million, or 28.3%, from approximately $15.9 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 to approximately $11.4 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
We conduct our operations primarily through our PRC subsidiary and the PRC operating entities in China. As a result, Zhongchao Inc.’s ability to pay dividends depends upon dividends paid by our PRC subsidiary.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, we had no cash provided by or used in financing activities. Holding Company Structure Zhongchao Inc. is a holding company with no material operations of its own. We conduct our operations primarily through our PRC subsidiary and the PRC operating entities in China.