AiXin Life International, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2023 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023
☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission file number 0-17284
AIXIN LIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado | 84-1085935 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Hongxing International Business Building 2, 14th FL, No. 69 Qingyun South Ave., Jinjiang District
Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China
(Address of principal executive offices)
86-313-6732526
(Issuer’s telephone number)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each Exchange on which Registered | ||
Common Stock, $0.00001 Par Value | AIXN | OTCQB |
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AIXIN LIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
FORM 10-Q
September 30, 2023
INDEX
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements relating to:
● | our goals and strategies; | |
● | our future business development, financial condition and results of operations; | |
● | our expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, our products; | |
● | our expectations regarding keeping and strengthening our relationships with merchants, manufacturers and end-users; and | |
● | general economic and business conditions in the regions where we provide our services. |
Also, forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. You should read this report and the documents that we reference and filed as exhibits to the report completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements publicly, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.
Use of Certain Defined Terms
Except where the context otherwise requires and for the purposes of this report only:
the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to AiXin Life International., Inc. (“AiXin”) and its subsidiaries.
“Exchange Act” refers to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
“Hong Kong” refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China;
“PRC,” “China,” and “Chinese,” refer to the People’s Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan);
“Renminbi” and “RMB” refer to the legal currency of China;
“Securities Act” refers to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; and
“US dollars,” “dollars” and “$” refer to the legal currency of the United States.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AIXIN LIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 412,659 | $ | 510,128 | ||||
Restricted cash | 85,676 | 109,772 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, including related parties, net | 250,561 | 562,581 | ||||||
Other receivables and prepaid expenses, including related party | 143,324 | 42,631 | ||||||
Advances to suppliers | 144,613 | 168,523 | ||||||
Inventory, net | 643,623 | 499,252 | ||||||
Due from related parties | 384,588 | 83,102 | ||||||
Total current assets | 2,065,044 | 1,975,989 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 1,658,885 | 1,971,793 | ||||||
Intangible asset, net | 2,840 | 1,269 | ||||||
Deferred tax asset | 13,278 | 15,556 | ||||||
Security deposit | 82,237 | 86,992 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 457,793 | 999,285 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 4,280,077 | $ | 5,050,884 | ||||
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 599,373 | $ | 398,469 | ||||
Accounts payable-related party | 165,958 | |||||||
Unearned revenue | 466,804 | 139,502 | ||||||
Taxes payable | 110,246 | 104,100 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | 2,136,132 | 2,356,490 | ||||||
Government grant | 898,424 | 950,371 | ||||||
Loan from third parties | 82,237 | 86,992 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 439,959 | 883,583 | ||||||
Due to related parties | 333,919 | 236,882 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 5,067,094 | 5,322,347 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities - non-current | 158,069 | 194,725 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 5,225,163 | 5,517,072 | ||||||
Stockholders’ deficit | ||||||||
Undesignated preferred stock, $ | par value, shares authorized, issued and outstanding||||||||
Common stock, par value $ | per share, shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022250 | 250 | ||||||
Additional paid in capital | 14,882,538 | 14,458,583 | ||||||
Statutory reserve | 151,988 | 151,988 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (16,195,184 | ) | (15,249,858 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 215,322 | 172,849 | ||||||
Total stockholders’ deficit | (945,086 | ) | (466,188 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | 4,280,077 | $ | 5,050,884 |
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AIXIN LIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Sales revenue: | ||||||||||||||||
Products | $ | 897,457 | $ | 503,062 | $ | 2,405,280 | $ | 888,690 | ||||||||
Room revenues | 74,265 | 71,562 | 473,167 | 166,278 | ||||||||||||
Food and beverage revenues | 77,524 | 64,321 | 356,009 | 356,840 | ||||||||||||
Others | 17,673 | 33,841 | 63,233 | 100,543 | ||||||||||||
Total revenue, net | 1,066,919 | 672,786 | 3,297,689 | 1,512,351 | ||||||||||||
Operating costs and expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 509,723 | 215,383 | 1,136,411 | 493,905 | ||||||||||||
Hotel operating costs | 447,419 | 404,322 | 1,387,993 | 1,334,041 | ||||||||||||
Selling | 210,906 | 193,820 | 628,754 | 583,438 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 499,638 | 232,642 | 1,268,119 | 752,113 | ||||||||||||
(Reversal of) provision for bad debts | 41,603 | 67,638 | (10,250 | ) | 115,495 | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 92,885 | 92,885 | 278,655 | 278,655 | ||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | 1,802,174 | 1,206,690 | 4,689,682 | 3,557,647 | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (735,255 | ) | (533,904 | ) | (1,391,993 | ) | (2,045,296 | ) | ||||||||
Non-operating income (expenses) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 135 | 1,024 | 692 | 3,636 | ||||||||||||
Impairment loss | (3,823,770 | ) | (3,823,770 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other income | 13,293 | 12,134 | 52,395 | 41,789 | ||||||||||||
Government grant income | 284,321 | 284,321 | ||||||||||||||
Other expenses | (135 | ) | (29,317 | ) | (5,022 | ) | (29,577 | ) | ||||||||
Total non-operating income (loss), net | 297,614 | (3,839,929 | ) | 332,386 | (3,807,922 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss before income tax | (437,641 | ) | (4,373,833 | ) | (1,059,607 | ) | (5,853,218 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 515 | (322 | ) | 5,879 | 643 | |||||||||||
Net loss | (438,156 | ) | (4,373,511 | ) | (1,065,486 | ) | (5,853,861 | ) | ||||||||
Other comprehensive items | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | 16,086 | (139,053 | ) | 42,473 | (152,137 | ) | ||||||||||
Comprehensive loss | $ | (422,070 | ) | $ | (4,512,564 | ) | $ | (1,023,013 | ) | $ | (6,005,998 | ) | ||||
Loss per share - basic and diluted | $ | ) | $ | ) | $ | ) | $ | ) | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding |
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AIXIN LIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(UNAUDITED)
Common Stock | Additional paid in | Statutory | Accumulated | Accumulated other comprehensive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount |
capital | reserves | deficit | income | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 24,999,842 | $ | 250 | $ | 14,458,583 | $ | 151,988 | $ | (15,249,858 | ) | $ | 172,849 | $ | (466,188 | ) | |||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | 92,885 | 92,885 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposal of subsidiary | - | 120,160 | 120,160 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | (529,784 | ) | (529,784 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | - | 24,542 | 24,542 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 24,999,842 | 250 | 14,551,468 | 151,988 | (15,659,482 | ) | 197,391 | (758,385 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | 92,885 | 92,885 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shareholder contribution | - | 145,300 | 145,300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | (97,546 | ) | (97,546 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | - | 1,845 | 1,845 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2023 | 24,999,842 | 250 | 14,789,653 | 151,988 | (15,757,028 | ) | 199,236 | (615,901 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | 92,885 | 92,885 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | (438,156 | ) | (438,156 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | - | 16,086 | 16,086 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2023 | 24,999,842 | $ | 250 | $ | 14,882,538 | $ | 151,988 | $ | (16,195,184 | ) | $ | 215,322 | $ | (945,086 | ) | |||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2021 | 24,999,842 | $ | 250 | $ | 14,087,043 | $ | 151,988 | $ | (8,880,613 | ) | $ | 710,823 | $ | 6,069,491 | ||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | 92,885 | 92,885 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | (752,081 | ) | (752,081 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | - | 31,864 | 31,864 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2022 | 24,999,842 | 250 | 14,179,928 | 151,988 | (9,632,694 | ) | 742,687 | 5,442,159 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | 92,885 | 92,885 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | (728,269 | ) | (728,269 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | - | (44,948 | ) | (44,948 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2022 | 24,999,842 | 250 | 14,272,813 | 151,988 | (10,360,963 | ) | 697,739 | 4,761,827 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | 92,885 | 92,885 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | (4,373,511 | ) | (4,373,511 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | - | (139,053 | ) | (139,053 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2022 | 24,999,842 | $ | 250 | $ | 14,365,698 | $ | 151,988 | $ | (14,734,474 | ) | $ | 558,686 | $ | 342,148 |
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AIXIN LIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (1,065,486 | ) | $ | (5,853,861 | ) | ||
Adjustments required to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 308,114 | 82,921 | ||||||
(Reversal of) provision for bad debts | (10,250 | ) | 115,495 | |||||
Provision for inventory reserve | 8,558 | |||||||
Operating lease expense | 618,085 | 632,496 | ||||||
Stock based compensation | 278,655 | 278,655 | ||||||
Deferred tax | 1,481 | 1,419 | ||||||
Impairment loss | 3,823,770 | |||||||
Government grant income | (284,321 | ) | ||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 313,060 | (126,720 | ) | |||||
Accounts receivable - related parties | (11,434 | ) | ||||||
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | (18,596 | ) | 100,801 | |||||
Prepaid expense - related party | (97,872 | ) | ||||||
Advances to suppliers | 133,520 | 13,038 | ||||||
Inventory | (186,658 | ) | (192,791 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable | 233,112 | 58,507 | ||||||
Accounts payable - related party | (162,768 | ) | 143,242 | |||||
Unearned revenue | 347,347 | (9,444 | ) | |||||
Taxes payable | 12,273 | (187,009 | ) | |||||
Payment of lease liability | (500,056 | ) | (525,979 | ) | ||||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | (136,638 | ) | 232,910 | |||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (219,874 | ) | (1,412,550 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Cash disposed at disposal of subsidiary | (3,341 | ) | ||||||
Cash acquired at acquisition of subsidiaries | 446,381 | |||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (212,607 | ) | (52,485 | ) | ||||
Purchase of intangible asset | (2,608 | ) | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (218,556 | ) | 393,896 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Change in advance from related parties | (79,072 | ) | (1,525,860 | ) | ||||
Capital contribution | 142,200 | |||||||
Proceeds from government grant | 284,321 | |||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 347,449 | (1,525,860 | ) | |||||
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE ON CASH | (30,584 | ) | (677,533 | ) | ||||
NET DECREASE IN CASH & RESTRICTED CASH | (121,565 | ) | (3,222,047 | ) | ||||
CASH & RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 619,900 | 8,600,853 | ||||||
CASH & RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD | $ | 498,335 | $ | 5,378,806 | ||||
Supplemental Cash flow data: | ||||||||
Income tax paid | $ | 4,398 | $ | 72,495 | ||||
Interest paid | $ | $ | ||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
Accrual of unpaid investment in subsidiary | $ | $ | 3,907,139 | |||||
Investment in subsidiary paid by shareholder on behalf of the Company | $ | $ | 734,290 |
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AIXIN LIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Aixin Life International, Inc. (the “Company” or “Aixin Life” or “we”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado on December 30, 1987. On February 2, 2017, Mr. Quanzhong Lin (Mr. Lin) purchased 300,000, pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 21, 2016, which resulted in a change in control of the Company. % of the Company’s outstanding shares from China Concentric Capital Group for $
On December 12, 2017, pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement, in consideration for all of the outstanding shares of AiXin (BVI) International Group Co., Ltd. a British Virgin Islands corporation (“AiXin BVI”), the Company issued to Mr. Lin, the sole stockholder of AiXin BVI, shares of common stock then representing 71% of the outstanding of common stock of the Company.
As a result of the Share Exchange, AiXin BVI became the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, and the Company now owns all of the outstanding shares of HK AiXin International Group Co., Limited, a Hong Kong limited company (“AiXin HK”), which in turn owns all of the outstanding shares of Chengdu AiXinZhonghong Biological Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese limited company (“AiXinZhonghong”), which markets and sells premium-quality nutritional products in China.
AiXin BVI was incorporated on September 21, 2017 as a holding company and AiXin HK was established in Hong Kong on February 25, 2016 as an intermediate holding company. AiXinZhonghong was established in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) on March 4, 2013, and on May 27, 2017, the local government of the PRC issued a certificate of approval regarding the foreign ownership of AiXinZhonghong by AiXin HK. Neither AiXin BVI nor AiXin HK had operations prior to December 12, 2017.
For accounting purposes, the acquisition of AiXin BVI was accounted for as a reverse acquisition and treated as a recapitalization of the Company effected by a share exchange, with AiXin BVI as the accounting acquirer. Since neither AiXin BVI nor AiXin HK had operations prior to December 12, 2017, the historical consolidated financial statements of AiXinZhonghong are now the historical consolidated financial statements of the Company. The assets and liabilities of AiXinZhonghong were brought forward at their book value and no goodwill was recognized.
Effective February 1, 2018, the Company changed its name to AiXin Life International, Inc. (“Aixin Life”).
The Company, through its indirectly owned AiXinZhonghong subsidiary, develops and distributes consumer products by offering a line of nutritional products. The Company sells the products through exhibition events, conferences, and person-to-person marketing. Beginning in 2019, the Company began to provide advertising services to clients who engaged the Company to help distribute their products. The Company’s business mainly focuses on a proactive approach to its customers such as hosting events for clients, which it believes is ideally suited to marketing its products because sales of nutrition products are strengthened by ongoing personal contact and support, coaching and education of its clients, as to the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle.
On May 25, 2021, AiXin HK entered into an Equity Transfer Agreement (the “Hotel Purchase Agreement”) with Chengdu Aixin Shangyan Hotel Management Co., Ltd (“Aixin Shangyan Hotel”), and its two shareholders Quanzhong Lin and Yirong Shen (“Transferor”). Pursuant to the Hotel Purchase Agreement, Aixin Life purchased 100% ownership of Aixin Shangyan Hotel from Transferor. Eighty percent of the equity of Aixin Shangyan Hotel was owned by Mr. Lin, and the remaining balance was owned by Ms. Shen. Under the terms of the Hotel Purchase Agreement, Aixin Life purchased all of the outstanding equity of Aixin Shangyan Hotel for a purchase price of RMB 7,598,887, or approximately $1.16 million (the “Transfer Price”). The Transfer Price will be reduced by an amount equal to any amounts paid or distributed by Aixin Shangyan Hotel to the Transferor after December 31, 2020 and will be increased by an amount equal to any amounts contributed to Aixin Shangyan Hotel by the Transferor after December 31, 2020. The acquisition was completed in July 2021.
On June 2, 2021, AiXin HK entered into an Equity Transfer Agreement (the “Pharmacies Purchase Agreement”) with Chengdu Aixintang Pharmacy Co., Ltd. and certain affiliated entities, each of which operates a pharmacy (together, “Aixintang Pharmacies”) and its three shareholders, Quanzhong Lin, Ting Li and Xiao Ling Li (“Transferor”). Mr. Lin owned in excess of 95% of the outstanding equity the Aixintang Pharmacies. The remaining equity interest was owned by Ting Li and Xiao Ling Li. Pursuant to the Pharmacies Purchase Agreement, AiXin HK purchased all of the outstanding equity of Aixintang Pharmacies for an aggregate purchase price of RMB 34,635,845, or approximately US$5.31 million (the “Transfer Price”). The Transfer Price will be reduced by an amount equal to any amounts paid or distributed by any of the Aixintang Pharmacies to the Transferor after December 31, 2020 and increased by an amount contributed to any of the Aixintang Pharmacies by the Transferor after such date. The acquisition was completed in September 2021.
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On July 19, 2022, HK Aixin entered into an Equity Transfer Agreement with Yunnan Shengshengyuan Technology Co., Ltd, (“Yunnan Shengshengyuan”) and Yun Chen (together, the “Sellers”), the shareholders of Yunnan Runcangsheng Technology Company Ltd. (“Runcangsheng”). Yunnan Shengshengyuan owns in excess of 95% of the outstanding equity of Runcangsheng. The remaining equity interest is owned by Yun Chen. Pursuant to the Transfer Agreement, HK Aixin agreed to purchase all of the outstanding equity of Runcangsheng for an aggregate purchase price of $4,418,095 (RMB 31,557,820), adjusted by $116,802 the amount equal to the initial net worth minus the audited net worth. In addition to transferring their respective equity interest in Runcangsheng by the Sellers, both Sellers agree to forgive any loans Runcangsheng due to them. The acquisition was completed on September 30, 2022 (see Note 17).
On February 17, 2023, the Company effected a 1 for 2 reverse stock split. As a result of the reverse split, every two shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock will be automatically combined and converted into one issued and outstanding share of common stock, par value $ per share. The Company has approximately shares of outstanding common stock after the effect of reverse stock split and the elimination of fractional shares. All share and earnings per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”). The functional currency of AiXinZhonghong, Aixin Shangyan Hotel, Aixintang Pharmacies, and Runcangsheng is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements are translated from RMB and presented in U.S. dollars (“USD”).
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its current wholly owned subsidiaries, AiXin HK, AiXinZhonghong, Aixin Shangyan Hotel, Aixintang Pharmacies, and Runcangsheng. Intercompany transactions and accounts were eliminated in consolidation. These unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
These unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial reporting and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. Therefore, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented have been made. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business are dependent on, among other things, the Company’s ability to operate profitably, to generate cash flows from operations, and to pursue financing arrangements to support its working capital requirements.
The Company has suffered net losses of $438,156 and $4,373,511 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, and $1,065,486 and $5,853,861 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and used net cash in operating activities of $219,874 and $1,412,550 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and has an accumulated deficit of $16,195,184 as of September 30, 2023. These facts and conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. From January 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased from $510,128 to $412,659 mainly due to operating losses, and the use of cash to support operating activities.
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Management believes that it has developed a liquidity plan, summarized below, that, if executed successfully, should provide sufficient liquidity to meet the Company’s obligations as they become due for a reasonable period of time, and allow the development of its core business. The plan includes:
● Gaining positive cash-inflow from operating activities through continuous cost reductions and the sales of higher margin products.
● Raising cash through loans from related parties and potential equity offerings.
While the Company’s management believes that the measures in its liquidity plan including those described above will be adequate to satisfy its liquidity requirements for the twelve months after the date that these financial statements are issued, there is no assurance that the liquidity plan will be successfully implemented. Failure to successfully implement the liquidity plan may have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations and financial position, and may adversely affect its ability to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities or any other adjustments that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Global Uncertainties
The Company’s liquidity may be adversely impacted by various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to future and current impacts of global events such as a widespread health crisis, the continuation of the war in the Ukraine or the conflict in Palestine, the outbreak of another conflict or the expansion of the conflict in Palestine to other countries, the ongoing tensions between the United States and China, the Russian Federation and certain countries in the Middle East, increases in inflation, and other risks detailed in in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K or other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
While the invasion of Ukraine, the conflict in Palestine and responses thereto have not interrupted the Company’s operations, these or future developments which disrupt the international financial markets could make it difficult to access debt and equity capital on attractive terms, if at all, and impact the Company’s ability to fund business activities, including proposed acquisitions.
Use of Estimates
In preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Significant estimates required by management, include the recoverability of long-lived assets, allowance for doubtful accounts, and the reserve for obsolete and slow-moving inventories. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassification
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation and had no effect on previously reported consolidated net income (loss) or accumulated deficit.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For financial statement purposes, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
The restricted cash was cash maintained in temporarily frozen bank accounts held by Aixintang Pharmacy and its branches by the court for a judgement against Aixintang Pharmacy which Aixintang Pharmacy is in the process of appealing (see Note 16 – litigation).
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Accounts Receivable
The Company’s policy is to maintain an allowance for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of these reserves. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the bad debt allowance was $247,753 and $272,550 respectively.
The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s Accounts Receivable allowance for doubtful accounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
For the nine Months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 272,550 | $ | 213,787 | ||||
Provision for bad debts | 62,100 | 115,495 | ||||||
Acquisition of subsidiary | 185,561 | |||||||
Recoveries/Write offs | (72,350 | ) | ||||||
Effect of translation | (14,547 | ) | (31,497 | ) | ||||
Ending balance | $ | 247,753 | $ | 483,346 |
Inventories
Inventories mainly consists of health supplements, drugs, pharmaceutical and nutritional products, food and beverage, hotel supplies and consumables. Inventories are valued at the lower of average cost or market, cost being determined on a moving weighted average method at the end of the month. Management compares the cost of inventories with the net realizable value and an allowance is made for writing down inventories to market value, if lower. The Company recorded provision for inventory reserve of $8,558 and $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation, and impairment losses, if any. Major repairs and betterments that significantly extend original useful lives or improve productivity are capitalized and depreciated over the period benefited. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method for substantially all assets with 5% salvage value and estimated lives as follows:
Office furniture | 5 years | |||
Electronic equipment | 2-3 years | |||
Machinery | 3 years | |||
Leasehold improvements | 3 years | |||
Vehicles | 5 years |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, which include property and equipment and intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, but at least annually.
Recoverability of long-lived assets to be held and used is measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by it. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable. Based on its review, the Company believes that, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were no significant impairments of its long-lived assets.
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Goodwill
The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently when an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. In testing goodwill for impairment, the Company may elect to utilize a qualitative assessment to evaluate whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the qualitative assessment indicates that goodwill impairment is more likely than not, the Company performs a two-step impairment test. The Company tests goodwill for impairment under the two-step impairment test by first comparing the book value of net assets to the fair value of the reporting units. If the fair value is determined to be less than the book value or qualitative factors indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired, a second step is performed to compute the amount of impairment as the difference between the estimated fair value of goodwill and the carrying value. The Company estimates the fair value of the reporting units using discounted cash flows. Forecasts of future cash flows are based on our best estimate of future net sales and operating expenses, based primarily on expected category expansion, pricing, market segment share, and general economic conditions.
The Company completed the required testing of goodwill for impairment as of December 31, 2022, and determined that goodwill was impaired because of the current financial condition of the Company and the Company’s inability to generate future operating income without substantial sales volume increases, which are highly uncertain. Furthermore, the uncertainty of the future cash flows indicates that the recoverability of goodwill is not reasonably assured.
The goodwill write-down was reflected as an impairment loss, $3,823,770, in non-operating expenses in the statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates, applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
The Company follows Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, which prescribes a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC Topic 740 also provides guidance on recognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, accounting for income taxes in interim periods, and income tax disclosures.
Under ASC Topic 740, when tax returns are filed, it is likely that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the consolidated financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. Interest associated with unrecognized tax benefits is classified as interest expense and penalties are classified in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statement of income.
At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company did not take any uncertain positions that would necessitate recording a tax related liability.
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Revenue Recognition
Revenue from sale of goods under Topic 606 is recognized in a manner that reasonably reflects the delivery of the Company’s products and services to customers in return for expected consideration and includes the following elements:
● | executed contract(s) with customers that the Company believes is legally enforceable; | |
● | identification of performance obligation in the respective contract; | |
● | determination of the transaction price for each performance obligation in the respective contract; | |
● | allocation of the transaction price to each performance obligation; and | |
● | recognition of revenue only when the Company satisfies each performance obligation. |
The Company’s revenue recognition policies for its various operating segments are as follows:
Products
The Company’s revenue from sales of products is recognized when goods are delivered to the customer and no other obligation exists. The Company does not provide unconditional return or other concessions to the customer. The Company’s sales policy allows for the return of unopened products for cash after deducting certain service and transaction fees. As an alternative to the product return option, the customers have the option of asking for an exchange for products with the same value.
Sales revenue of AiXin Zhonghong represents the invoiced value of goods, net of value-added taxes (“VAT”). All of the Company’s products sold in China are subject to the PRC VAT of 13% since April 1, 2019. This VAT may be offset by VAT paid by the Company on raw materials and other materials purchased in China. The Company records VAT payable and VAT receivable net of payments in the financial statements. The VAT tax return is filed offsetting the payables against the receivables. Sales and purchases are recorded net of VAT collected and paid as the Company acts as an agent for the government.
Hotel
Hotel revenues are primarily derived from the rental of rooms, food and beverage sales and other ancillary goods and services, including but not limited to souvenir, parking and conference reservation. Each of these products and services represents a distinct performance obligation and, in exchange for these services, the Company receives fixed amounts based on published rates or negotiated contracts. Payment is due in full at the time when the services are rendered or the goods are provided. Room rental revenue is recognized on a daily basis when rooms are occupied. Food and beverage revenue and other goods and services revenue are recognized when they have been delivered or rendered to the guests as the respective performance obligations are satisfied. All of the hotel’s goods sold in China are subject to the PRC VAT of 6%. This VAT may be offset by VAT paid by the Company on raw materials and other materials purchased in China.
Pharmacies
The Company’s retail drugstores (Aixintang Pharmacies) recognize revenue at the time the customer takes possession of the merchandise. For pharmacy sales, each prescription claim is its own arrangement with the customer and is a performance obligation. Aixintang Pharmacies generally receives payments from customers as it satisfies its performance obligations. The Company records a receivable when it has an unconditional right to receive payment and only the passage of time is required before payment is due. Sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of VAT. All of Aixintang Pharmacies’ products sold in China are eligible for the PRC VAT of 0% as it qualifies as a small business.
Manufacture and Sale
The Company’s new subsidiary Runcangsheng recognizes revenue at the time products are shipped as this satisfies its performance obligation. The Company records a receivable for its sales when it has an unconditional right to receive payment and only the passage of time is required before payment is due. Sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of value-added taxes (“VAT”). All of the Company’s products sold in China are subject to the PRC VAT of 13% unless it is a qualified small business subject to exemption.
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Unearned Revenue
The Company’s unearned revenue primarily consists of advances received from customers for the purchase of products prior to the delivery of goods, and for the rental of hotel rooms prior to the delivery of service. The delivery of products and room rental services is (normally within one year) based upon contract terms and customer demand.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The operations of the Company are in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic, and legal environments in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC economy.
The Company has cash on hand and demand deposits in accounts maintained with state-owned banks within the PRC. Cash in state-owned banks is covered by insurance up to RMB 500,000 ($72,500) per bank. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes they are not exposed to any risks on its cash in these bank accounts.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company had no customer that accounted for over 10% of its total revenue.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company had one supplier that accounted for 20% of its total purchases.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company had two suppliers that accounted for 15% and 12%, respectively, of its total purchases.
During the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company had one supplier that accounted for 35% of its total purchases.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company had one supplier that accounted for 20% of its total purchases.
Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception under FASB ASC Topic 842, Right of Use Assets (“ROU”) and lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. For this purpose, the Company considers only payments that are fixed and determinable at the time of commencement. As most of its leases do not provide an implicit rate, it uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate is a hypothetical rate based on its understanding of what its credit rating would be. The ROU assets include adjustments for prepayments and accrued lease payments. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to commencement and is recorded net of any lease incentives received. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that it will exercise such options.
ROU assets are reviewed for impairment when indicators of impairment are present. ROU assets from operating and finance leases are subject to the impairment guidance in ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, as ROU assets are long-lived nonfinancial assets.
ROU assets are tested for impairment individually or as part of an asset group if the cash flows related to the ROU asset are not independent from the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. An asset group is the unit of accounting for long-lived assets to be held and used, which represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets and liabilities. The Company recognized no impairment of ROU assets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Operating leases are included in operating lease ROU and operating lease liabilities (current and non-current), on the consolidated balance sheets.
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Statement of Cash Flows
In accordance with ASC Topic 230, “Statement of Cash Flows,” cash flows from the Company’s operations are calculated based on the local currencies using the average translation rates. As a result, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported on the consolidated statements of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the consolidated balance sheets.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accrued liabilities and accounts payable, approximate their fair value due to their short maturities. FASB ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of their fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and the current market rate of interest.
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” defines fair value, and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The three levels are defined as follow:
● | Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. | |
● | Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. | |
● | Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. |
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company did not identify any assets and liabilities that are required to be presented on the balance sheet at fair value.
Foreign Currency Translation and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The functional currency of the Company is RMB. For financial reporting purposes, RMB is translated into USD as the reporting currency. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet dates. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the reporting period.
Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates from period to period are included as a component of stockholders’ equity as “Accumulated other comprehensive income”. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in income. There was no significant fluctuation in the exchange rate for the conversion of RMB to USD after the balance sheet date.
The Company uses FASB ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income”. Comprehensive loss is comprised of net loss and all changes to the statements of stockholders’ equity, except those due to investments by stockholders, changes in paid-in capital and distributions to stockholders. Comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 consisted of net income (loss) and foreign currency translation adjustments.
Basic income (loss) per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method for options and warrants. Under this method, options and warrants are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period.
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company did not have any potentially dilutive instruments.
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Stock-Based Compensation
The Company periodically grants stock options, warrants and awards to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions as compensation for services rendered. The Company accounts for stock option, stock warrant and stock award grants to employees based on the authoritative guidance provided by the FASB where the value of the award is measured on the date of grant and recognized over the vesting period. The Company accounts for stock option, stock warrant and stock award grants to non-employees in accordance with the authoritative guidance of the FASB where the value of the stock compensation is determined based upon the measurement date at either a) the date at which a performance commitment is reached, or b) at the date at which the necessary performance to earn the equity instruments is complete. Stock-based compensation charges generally are amortized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. In certain circumstances where there are no future performance requirements by the employees and non-employees, option, warrant and award grants are immediately vested and the total stock-based compensation charge is recorded in the period of the measurement date.
Segment Reporting
ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting,” requires use of the “management approach” model for segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a company’s chief operating decision maker organizes segments within the Company for making operating decisions assessing performance and allocating resources. Reportable segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure, management structure, or any other manner in which management disaggregates a company.
The Company manages its business as four operating segments, products, pharmacies, hotel, and manufacture and sales, all of which are located in the PRC. All of its revenues are derived in the PRC. All long-lived assets are located in PRC.
The following table shows the Company’s operations by business segment for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
For the Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Net revenue | ||||||||
Products | $ | 208,699 | $ | 338,327 | ||||
Pharmacies | 273,416 | 164,735 | ||||||
Hotel | 169,462 | 169,724 | ||||||
Manufacture and sale | 415,342 | |||||||
Total revenues, net | $ | 1,066,919 | $ | 672,786 | ||||
Operating costs and expenses | ||||||||
Products | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | $ | 67,709 | $ | 90,391 | ||||
Operating expenses | 421,417 | 301,624 | ||||||
Pharmacies | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 126,459 | 124,992 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 115,006 | 144,164 | ||||||
Hotel | ||||||||
Hotel operating costs | 447,419 | 404,322 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 61,859 | 141,197 | ||||||
Manufacture and sale | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 315,555 | |||||||
Operating expenses | 246,750 | |||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | $ | 1,802,174 | $ | 1,206,690 | ||||
Income (loss) from operations | ||||||||
Products | $ | (280,427 | ) | $ | (53,688 | ) | ||
Pharmacies | 31,951 | (104,421 | ) | |||||
Hotel | (339,816 | ) | (375,795 | ) | ||||
Manufacture and sale | (146,963 | ) | ||||||
Loss from operations | $ | (735,255 | ) | $ | (533,904 | ) |
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The following table shows the Company’s operations by business segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Net revenue | ||||||||
Products | $ | 1,064,668 | $ | 371,016 | ||||
Pharmacies | 802,118 | 517,674 | ||||||
Hotel | 892,409 | 623,661 | ||||||
Manufacture and sale | 538,494 | |||||||
Total revenues, net | $ | 3,297,689 | $ | 1,512,351 | ||||
Operating costs and expenses | ||||||||
Products | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | $ | 367,237 | $ | 98,809 | ||||
Operating expenses | 1,249,461 | 961,885 | ||||||
Pharmacies | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 446,967 | 395,096 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 361,200 | 467,315 | ||||||
Hotel | ||||||||
Hotel operating costs | 1,387,993 | 1,334,041 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 106,219 | 300,501 | ||||||
Manufacture and sale | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 322,207 | |||||||
Operating expenses | 448,398 | |||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | $ | 4,689,682 | $ | 3,557,647 | ||||
Loss from operations | ||||||||
Products | $ | (552,030 | ) | $ | (689,678 | ) | ||
Pharmacies | (6,049 | ) | (344,737 | ) | ||||
Hotel | (601,803 | ) | (1,010,881 | ) | ||||
Manufacture and sale | (232,111 | ) | ||||||
Loss from operations | $ | (1,391,993 | ) | $ | (2,045,296 | ) |
Segment assets | As of September 30, 2023 | As of December 31, 2022 | ||||||
Products | $ | 288,375 | $ | 410,754 | ||||
Pharmacies | 726,904 | 758,675 | ||||||
Hotel | 449,903 | 970,385 | ||||||
Manufacture and sale | 2,814,895 | 2,911,070 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 4,280,077 | $ | 5,050,884 |
As the acquisition of Runcangsheng was consummated as of September 30, 2022 (see Note 17), the revenues and operating results of the manufacture and sale segment were included in the financial statements of the Company beginning on October 1, 2022.
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New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326), which requires entities to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2022. Early application will be permitted for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its FV, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The guidance should be adopted on a prospective basis. As a smaller reporting company, the standard will be effective for the Company for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2017-04 is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements presentation or disclosures.
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470- 20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity (“ASU 2020-06”), which simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. This ASU (1) simplifies the accounting for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock by removing the existing guidance in ASC 470-20, Debt: Debt with Conversion and Other Options, that requires entities to account for beneficial conversion features and cash conversion features in equity, separately from the host convertible debt or preferred stock; (2) revises the scope exception from derivative accounting in ASC 815-40 for freestanding financial instruments and embedded features that are both indexed to the issuer’s own stock and classified in stockholders’ equity, by removing certain criteria required for equity classification; and (3) revises the guidance in ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, to require entities to calculate diluted earnings per share (EPS) for convertible instruments by using the if-converted method. In addition, entities must presume share settlement for purposes of calculating diluted EPS when an instrument may be settled in cash or shares. For SEC filers, excluding smaller reporting companies, ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021 including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. For all other entities, ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities should adopt the guidance as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption and cannot adopt the guidance in an interim reporting period. The adoption of ASU 2020-06 is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements presentation or disclosures.
The Company’s management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, authoritative guidance, if currently adopted, would have a material impact on the Company’s financial statement presentation or disclosures.
3. OTHER RECEIVABLES AND PREPAID EXPENSES
Other receivables and prepaid expenses consisted of the following at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Deposits | $ | 12,245 | $ | 15,546 | ||||
Prepaid expenses, including related party | 102,704 | 9,490 | ||||||
Employees’ social insurance | 7,379 | 10,124 | ||||||
Others | 20,996 | 7,471 | ||||||
Total | $ | 143,324 | $ | 42,631 |
4. ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS
The Company had advances to suppliers of $144,613 and $168,523 as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Advances to suppliers primarily include prepayments for products and equipment expected to be delivered subsequent to balance sheet dates.
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5. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Raw material | $ | 142,519 | $ | 62,462 | ||||
Work in process | 15,265 | 15,315 | ||||||
Finished goods-health supplements | 521 | |||||||
Drugs, pharmaceutical and nutritional products | 486,273 | 412,129 | ||||||
Food and beverage, hotel supplies and consumables | 77,600 | 82,646 | ||||||
Total | $ | 721,657 | $ | 573,073 | ||||
Less: reserve for inventory | 78,034 | 73,821 | ||||||
Total inventories, net | $ | 643,623 | $ | 499,252 |
6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment consisted of the following at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Vehicles | $ | 403,505 | $ | 426,836 | ||||
Office furniture | 78,037 | 82,549 | ||||||
Electronic equipment | 21,101 | 20,607 | ||||||
Machinery | 1,258,029 | 1,241,778 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements | 1,076,824 | 1,139,087 | ||||||
Other | 21,777 | 17,485 | ||||||
Total | 2,859,273 | 2,928,342 | ||||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation | (1,200,388 | ) | (956,549 | ) | ||||
Property and equipment, net | $ | 1,658,885 | $ | 1,971,793 |
Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $114,300 and $25,111, respectively.
Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $307,209 and $81,036, respectively
7. INTANGIBLE ASSET, NET
Intangible asset consisted of the following at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Software | $ | 10,609 | $ | 8,564 | ||||
Less: Accumulated amortization | (7,769 | ) | (7,295 | ) | ||||
Intangible asset, net | $ | 2,840 | $ | 1,269 |
Amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $387 and $591, respectively.
Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $905 and $1,885, respectively.
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8. TAXES PAYABLE
Taxes payable consisted of the following at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Value-added | $ | 62,515 | $ | 56,806 | ||||
Income | 28,235 | 30,919 | ||||||
City construction | 5,027 | 3,746 | ||||||
Education | 2,193 | 2,184 | ||||||
Other | 12,276 | 10,445 | ||||||
Taxes payable | $ | 110,246 | $ | 104,100 |
9. ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER PAYABLES
Accrued liabilities and other payables consisted of the following at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Accrued employees’ social insurance | $ | 281,728 | $ | 270,349 | ||||
Accrued payroll and commission | 248,759 | 307,331 | ||||||
Accrued rent expense | 74,415 | 32,746 | ||||||
Construction payable | 1,196,037 | 1,384,674 | ||||||
Payable for equipment purchase | 29,213 | 32,278 | ||||||
Accrued professional fees | 247,786 | 233,894 | ||||||
Deposit | 10,690 | 11,308 | ||||||
Other payables | 47,504 | 83,910 | ||||||
Total | $ | 2,136,132 | $ | 2,356,490 |
10. LOAN FROM THIRD PARTIES
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had advances from unrelated third parties of Aixin Shangyan Hotel in an aggregate amount $82,237 and $86,992, respectively. There was no written agreement, and these loans are payable on demand and bear no interest.
11. LEASE
AiXinZhonghong leases its office on a monthly basis. AiXinZhonghong also has operating leases for other sales locations under various operating lease arrangements. The leases have remaining lease terms of approximately 0.58 to 2.69 years.
Aixin Shangyan Hotel leases its hotel premises under an operating lease arrangement. The lease has a remaining lease term of approximately 0.25 years.
Aixintang Pharmacies lease retail pharmacy stores under operating lease arrangements, with remaining lease terms of 1.21 to 2.92 years.
Runcangsheng leases its office under an operating lease arrangement. The lease has a remaining lease term of approximately 0.25 years.
Balance sheet information related to the Company’s leases is presented below:
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Operating Leases | ||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ | 457,793 | $ | 999,285 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities – current | $ | 439,959 | $ | 883,583 | ||||
Operating lease liability – non-current | 158,069 | 194,725 | ||||||
Total operating lease liabilities | $ | 598,028 | $ | 1,078,308 |
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The following provides details of the Company’s lease expenses:
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Operating lease expenses | $ | 200,716 | $ | 183,051 | ||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Operating lease expenses | $ | 618,085 | $ | 632,496 | ||||
Other information related to leases is presented below:
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Cash Paid for Amounts Included In Measurement of Liabilities: | ||||||||
Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ | 500,056 | 525,979 | |||||
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term: | ||||||||
Operating leases | 1.26 years | 1.65 years | ||||||
Weighted Average Discount Rate: | ||||||||
Operating leases | 4.75 | % | 4.75 | % |
Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
For the year ending December 31: | ||||
2023 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2023) | $ | 354,246 | ||
2024 | 130,992 | |||
2025 | 79,844 | |||
2026 | 36,366 | |||
2027 | 8,224 | |||
Thereafter | 3,427 | |||
Total lease payments | 613,099 | |||
Less: imputed interest | (15,071 | ) | ||
Total lease liabilities | 598,028 | |||
Less: current portion | (439,959 | ) | ||
Lease liabilities – non-current portion | $ | 158,069 |
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Accounts receivable – related party
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accounts receivable from related parties were $11,030 and $42, respectively.
Prepaid expense – related party
Prepaid expense – related party consisted of the following as of the periods indicated:
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Chengdu Aixin International Travel Service Co., Ltd | $ | 94,361 | $ |
Accounts payable – related party
Accounts payable – related party consisted of the following as of the periods indicated:
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Luquan Shengcaofeng Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | $ | $ | 165,958 |
Luquan Shengcaofeng Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is an entity controlled by Mr. Huiliang Jiao, a Director of the Company.
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Due from related parties
Due from related parties consisted of the following as of the periods indicated:
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Chengdu WenJiang Aixin Nanjiang Pharmacy Co., Ltd. | $ | 7,573 | $ | 9,708 | ||||
Sichuan Aixin Investment Co., Ltd | 8,983 | 145 | ||||||
Huiliang Jiao | 135,328 | |||||||
Xiaoyan Zhou | 11,668 | |||||||
Chengdu Fuxiang Tang Pharmacy Co., Ltd. | 25,056 | 26,125 | ||||||
Chengdu WenJiang Aixin Huiwan Pharmacy Co., Ltd. | 3,888 | |||||||
Chengdu Heshengyuan Pharmacy Co., Ltd. | 3,379 | |||||||
Chengdu Zhiweibing Pharmacy Co., Ltd. | 7,859 | |||||||
Chengdu Tongtai Tang Pharmacy Co. Ltd. | 2,810 | |||||||
Chengdu city Wuhou District Xiaofei Pharmacy Co., Ltd | 8,115 | |||||||
Chongqing Aixin Hui Pharmacy Co., Ltd. | 402 | |||||||
Sichuan Xintang Xinfu Pharmacy Chain Co, Ltd | 344 | |||||||
Sichuan Aixintang Xinfu Chain Pharmacy Co., Ltd. | 302 | |||||||
Chengdu Wenjiang district Heneng hupu Pharmacy Co., Ltd | 26,822 | 34,622 | ||||||
Chengdu Cigu Foshou Pharmacy | 2,028 | |||||||
Mianyang Aixin Cunshan Pharmacy | 5,874 | |||||||
Chengdu Aixin International Travel Service Co., Ltd | 356 | |||||||
Chengdu Lisheng Huiren Tang Pharmacy Co., Ltd. | 133,801 | 12,502 | ||||||
Total | $ | 384,588 | $ | 83,102 |
Due to related parties
Due to related parties consisted of the following as of the periods indicated:
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Quanzhong Lin | $ | 243,323 | $ | 140,644 | ||||
Yirong Shen | 84,978 | 89,892 | ||||||
Sichuan Haosen Haichuan business management Co. Ltd | 57 | |||||||
Sichuan Yunxi Pharmacy Co. Ltd | 449 | |||||||
Chengdu Yi Yan Tang Pharmacy Co. Ltd. | 162 | |||||||
Chengdu Aixin International travel service Co, Ltd | 4,950 | 6,346 | ||||||
Total | $ | 333,919 | $ | 236,882 |
The amounts due to and from related parties were for working capital purposes, payable on demand, and bear no interest. All the related party entities listed above are controlled by Mr. Quanzhong Lin (the Chairman, President and major shareholder of Aixin Life). Yirong Shen was a major shareholder of Aixin Shangyan Hotel prior to the closing of Hotel Purchase Agreement, and she serves as the supervisor of Aixin Shangyan Hotel. Tianming Long is a branch manager of Aixintang Pharmacies. Mr. Huiliang Jiao is the Director of the Company. Xiaoyan Zhou is the wife of Mr. Huiliang Jiao.
Office leases
In May 2014, the Company entered a lease with its major shareholder for an office. The lease term was for three years expiring in May 2017 with an option to renew. The monthly rent was RMB 5,000 ($690). The Company was required to prepay each year’s annual rent at 15th of May of each year. The Company renewed the lease until May 28, 2028 with monthly rent of RMB 5,000 ($690), payable quarterly. The future annual minimum lease payments at September 30, 2023 are $8,224, $8,224, $8,224, $8,224, and $5,482 for each of the years ended September 30, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively.
Runcangsheng has an office lease with Xiaoyan Zhou, wife of Huiliang Jiao, the Company’s Director, from March 2020 to February 2023 with a monthly rent of RMB 3,000 ($414). Runcangsheng renewed the lease until February 28, 2026 with monthly rent of RMB 5,000 ($690). In July 2023, Xiaoyan Zhou entered into an agreement with Runcangsheng to increase the monthly rent for 2022 by RMB 2,000 and to change the lease expiration date to December 31, 2023. The lease will be converted to an annual contract starting from January 1, 2024.
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13. INCOME TAXES
The Company was incorporated in the United States of America (“USA”) and has operations in one tax jurisdiction, i.e. the PRC. The Company generated substantially all of its sales from its operations in the PRC for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, and recorded income tax provision for the periods.
China has a tax rate of 25% for all enterprises (including foreign-invested enterprises).
Uncertain Tax Positions
Interest associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as income tax, and penalties are classified in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties expenses. Currently, the Company is not subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions.
14. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
On August 17, 2020, by unanimous written consent in lieu of a meeting, the Board adopted resolutions authorizing a one (1)-for-four (4) reverse stock. The reverse stock split became effective on October 27, 2020. According to the Articles of Amendment, the Company is authorized to issue shares of blank check preferred stock at $ par value and shares of common stock at $ par value per share.
Pursuant to resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors and the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock of AiXin Life International, Inc. on January 6, 2023, the Company filed an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with respect to a proposed 1 for 2 “reverse” split of its common stock (the “Amendment”). Completion of the proposed reverse stock split was to be effected on a date determined by the Board of Directors only upon receipt of notice from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) that it would process the proposed reverse stock split. The Company received notice from FINRA and its common stock began trading on a post-split basis on February 17, 2023.
As a result of the reverse split, every two shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock were automatically combined and converted into one issued and outstanding share of common stock. The Company has approximately shares of outstanding common stock after giving effect to the reverse stock split and the elimination of fractional shares.
All share and earnings per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.
As of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company had common shares issued and outstanding.
Stock Awards Issued for Services
On October 22, 2019, the Company granted and issued 337,500 based on the post-split closing price of $ on the grant date. shares to its employees and contractors under its 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock awards were valued at $
On October 24, 2019, the Company granted and issued 1,520,200 based on the post-split closing price of $ on the grant date. shares to its employees and contractors under its 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock awards were valued at $
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The stock awards will vest over five () years from the grant date, and the grantee will forfeit a portion of the shares granted (“Shares Granted”) if the grantee is no longer employed by or contracted with the Company. Specifically,
For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, stock-based compensation expenses were $ and $ , respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, stock-based compensation expenses were $ and $ , respectively. As of September 30, 2023, unrecognized compensation expenses related to these stock awards are $ . These expenses are expected to be recognized over years.
Capital Contribution
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company received capital contributions in the aggregate amount of $145,300 from Yunnan Shengshengyuan and Yun Chen, the former shareholders of Runcangsheng (see Note 1), who remained as related parties of the Company after the completion of acquisition of Runcangsheng.
15. STATUTORY RESERVES
Pursuant to the PRC corporate law, the Company is now only required to maintain one statutory reserve by appropriating from its after-tax profit before declaration or payment of dividends. The statutory reserve represents restricted retained earnings.
Surplus reserve fund
The Company is required to transfer 10% of its net income, as determined under PRC accounting rules and regulations, to a statutory surplus reserve fund until such reserve balance reaches 50% of the Company’s registered capital. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company made $0 and $0 contribution to statutory reserve fund.
The surplus reserve fund is non-distributable other than during liquidation and can be used to fund previous years’ losses, if any, and may be utilized for business expansion or converted into share capital by issuing new shares to existing shareholders in proportion to their shareholding or by increasing the par value of the shares currently held by them, provided that the remaining reserve balance after such issue is not less than 25% of the registered capital.
Common welfare fund
Common welfare fund is a voluntary fund to which the Company can elect to transfer 5% to 10% of its net income, as determined under PRC accounting rules and regulations. The Company did not make any contribution to this fund during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
This fund can only be utilized on capital items for the collective benefit of the Company’s employees, such as construction of dormitories, cafeteria facilities, and other staff welfare facilities. This fund is non-distributable other than upon liquidation.
16. OPERATING CONTINGENCIES
The Company’s operations in the PRC are subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environments and foreign currency exchange. The Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
The Company’s sales, purchases and expenses are denominated in RMB and all of the Company’s assets and liabilities are also denominated in RMB. The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currencies under the current law. In China, foreign exchange transactions are required by law to be transacted only by authorized financial institutions. Remittances in currencies other than RMB may require certain supporting documentation to affect the remittance.
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Litigation
The Company is, from time to time, involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of its business regarding merchandise sold, employment matters, and litigation regarding intellectual property rights.
In December 2020, Jian Yiao (the “Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Chengdu Aixintang Pharmacy Co., Ltd. (“Aixintang Pharmacy”, or the “Defendant”) in Zhangjiagang People’s Court in Jiangsu Province. The complaint alleges that Jian Yiao is entitled to $392,305 (RMB 2,500,000) from Aixintang Pharmacy for not fulfilling the contractual obligation of a purchase agreement entered in March 2020 (the “Purchase Agreement”). Aixintang Pharmacy claimed that the Purchase Agreement was falsely entered by an employee through forged documents, and that Aixintang Pharmacy did not enter the Purchase Agreement. The Court determined that Aixintang Pharmacy breached the Purchase Agreement by not delivering the products ordered and ordered Aixintang Pharmacy to pay $392,305 (RMB 2,500,000) to the Plaintiff. In December 2020, Aixintang Pharmacy filed a motion in the Jiangsu Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court against the determination reached from the first trial.
In February 2021, the judge in the Jiangsu Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court denied the Defendant’s motion and upheld the judgment from the first trial. In March 2021, Aixintang Pharmacy filed another motion to the Jiangsu High People’s Court on the basis that the Purchase Agreement was forged. In February 2022, Aixintang Pharmacy filed an appeal in Jiangsu High People’s Court against the judgment reached by Jiangsu Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court in February 2021. To date, this legal proceeding remains pending.
In November 2021, the Company and Mr. Quanzhong Lin agreed that Mr. Lin shall assume any losses arising from this legal proceeding. As such, the Company did not accrue contingent losses from this legal proceeding as of September 30, 2023.
The Company believes that current pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
17. ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES
Runcangsheng
On July 19, 2022, the Company entered into an Equity Transfer Agreement with Yunnan Shengshengyuan Technology Co., Ltd (“Shengshengyuan”) and Yun Chen (collectively “the Sellers”), who own 95% and 5% equity interest of Yunnan Runcangsheng Technology Co., Ltd (“Runcangsheng”), respectively.
Under the terms of the Transfer Agreement, the Company purchased all of the outstanding equity interest of Yunnan Runcangsheng for an aggregate purchase price of RMB 31,557,820, or $4,418,095, adjusted by $116,802, the amount equal to the initial net worth estimate minus the audited net worth of Runcangsheng as of December 31, 2021.
In addition to transferring their respective equity interest in Runcangsheng, both Sellers agreed to forgive any loans due to them from Runcangsheng. The acquisition was completed on September 30, 2022.
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The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. Goodwill as a result of the acquisition of Runcangsheng is calculated as follows:
Total purchase considerations | $ | 4,301,293 | ||
Estimated fair value of assets acquired: | ||||
Cash | $ | 446,381 | ||
Accounts receivable | 144,813 | |||
Accounts receivable-related party | 133,011 | |||
Advance to suppliers | 3,455 | |||
Other receivables and prepaid expense | 127,909 | |||
Inventory | 469,594 | |||
Property and equipment | 1,677,272 | |||
Intangible assets | 1,406 | |||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,990 | |||
Total assets acquired | 3,005,831 | |||
Estimated fair value of liabilities assumed: | ||||
Accounts payable | (89,801 | ) | ||
Accounts payable-related party | (160,911 | ) | ||
Advance from customers | (4,790 | ) | ||
Government grant | (921,473 | ) | ||
Taxes payable | (21,156 | ) | ||
Operating lease liability | (15,182 | ) | ||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | (1,314,995 | ) | ||
Total liabilities assumed | (2,528,308 | ) | ||
Total net assets acquired | 477,523 | |||
Goodwill as a result of the acquisition | $ | 3,823,770 |
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment equal to the goodwill resulting from the acquisition of Runcangsheng.
The following condensed unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations for the Company, Runcangsheng, Aixin Shangyan Hotel and Aixintang Pharmacies for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 present the results of operations of the Company, Runcangsheng, Aixin Shangyan Hotel, and Aixintang Pharmacies as if the acquisition of Runcangsheng occurred on January 1, 2022, respectively.
The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the actual results that would have occurred had the acquisition been completed as of the beginning of the periods presented, nor are they necessarily indicative of future consolidated results.
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||
Revenue | $ | 804,470 | ||
Operating costs and expenses | 1,205,371 | |||
Loss from operations | (400,901 | ) | ||
Other expense | (25,455 | ) | ||
Income tax expense (benefit) | (322 | ) | ||
Net loss | $ | (426,034 | ) |
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||
Revenue | $ | 1,854,617 | ||
Operating costs and expenses | 3,826,342 | |||
Loss from operations | (1,971,725 | ) | ||
Other income | 25,313 | |||
Income tax expense | 643 | |||
Net loss | $ | (1,947,055 | ) |
18. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
The Company follows the guidance in FASB ASC 855-10 for the disclosure of subsequent events. The Company evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued and determined the Company has no material subsequent events.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “2022 Form 10-K”). This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. You should specifically consider the various risk factors identified in our 2022 Form 10-K, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
Overview
In December 2017, we completed a “reverse” acquisition whereby we acquired all of the outstanding shares of AiXin (BVI) International Group Co., Ltd. a British Virgin Islands corporation (“AiXin BVI”). As a result, AiXin BVI became our wholly-owned subsidiary, and through AiXin BVI we now own all of the outstanding shares of HK AiXin International Group Co., Limited, a Hong Kong limited company (“AiXin HK”), which in turn owns all of the outstanding shares of Chengdu AiXinZhonghong Biological Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese limited company (“AiXinZhonghong”), which began distributing nutritional products in 2013.
In September 2021, we completed the acquisition of nine pharmacies located in Chengdu by acquiring the entities which owned the pharmacies for an aggregate purchase price of RMB 34,635,845, or approximately US$5.31 million. Since that time, the number of our pharmacies has increased to 13.
Pursuant to an Equity Transfer Agreement (the “Transfer Agreement”), on September 30, 2022, we acquired all of the outstanding equity of Yunnan Runcangsheng Technology Co., Ltd (“Runcangsheng”) for RMB 31,557,820 (approximately USD$4.4 million), reduced by $116,802 the excess of the estimated net worth of Runcangsheng over its audited net worth as of December 31, 2021. In addition to transferring their respective equity interest in Runcangsheng, both Sellers agreed to forgive any loans due to them from Runcangsheng. Runcangsheng operates a 13,000 square meter production facility, which houses R&D centers, extraction facilities, preparation workshops and a warehouse. Runcangsheng has more than 30 sub brands and operates planting facilities where it grows some of the key ingredients used in its products. Many of the products it has developed are specifically targeted to alleviate symptoms associated with the increasingly competitive and pressured lifestyle of the Chinese middle class.
Runcangsheng. was established in April 2020, and is headquartered in Luquan Yi and Miao Autonomous County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province. It is focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle through the use of foods believed to promote well-being, health foods, modernized versions of traditional Chinese medical products and plant extracts. Runcangsheng cultivates many of the raw materials used in its products, compounds the materials into easy to transport and use pre-packaged foods and distributes the products at the wholesale level. As life-styles in China evolve, work pressures increase and the ingestion of meats and other western style foods increases, Runcangsheng seeks to design and market products intended to combat the increase in obesity, hypertension, insomnia and physical ailments associated with such changes. The acquisition of Runcangsheng will enable us to operate as a vertically integrated company, capable of formulating the kinds of health foods and other nutritional products and supplements suitable for our clients and marketing those products through our distribution channels.
In addition to our acquisitions in the health and nutritional sector, in July 2021, we completed the acquisition of Aixin Shangyan Hotel which owns and operates a hotel located in the Jinniu District, Chengdu City. The hotel covers more than 8,000 square meters and has a large restaurant that can accommodate 600 people, 6 luxury dining rooms, a 200 square meter music tea house, 13 private tea rooms, 108 guest rooms and other supporting facilities. We acquired the hotel through an acquisition of the outstanding equity of Aixin Shangyan Hotel for a purchase price of RMB 7,598,887, or approximately $1.16 million. We envision utilizing the hotel to conduct marketing events and seminars for our customers, and training sessions for our personnel at which we introduce new products and services intended to promote healthy living.
We intend to look for additional opportunities to profit from the growing healthcare market in China. Though currently we are not party to any agreements, we will explore, among other opportunities, expanding our product line through internal research and acquiring complementary products from third parties, acquiring additional pharmacies and other retail outlets and operating nursing homes and possibly clinics which provide medical care to clients.
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Our Business
We are focused on providing health and wellness products to the growing middle class in China. We currently develop, manufacture, market and sell premium-quality healthcare, nutritional products and wellness supplements, including herbs and greens, traditional Chinese remedies, functional products, such as weight management tools, probiotics, foods and drinks. We also offer products purchased from third parties and provide advertising and marketing services to clients which engage us to market and distribute their products. We offer our products and those of clients for which we provide marketing services, through a diversified, omni-channel business model which generates revenues through retail and wholesale product sales, through company-owned pharmacies, direct marketing and e-commerce. Our marketing approach emphasizes proactively approaching customers such as by hosting marketing events for clients, which we believe is ideally suited to marketing the products we offer because sales of healthcare, nutritional products and supplements are strengthened by ongoing personal contact and support, coaching and education among the Company and our clients towards how to achieve a healthy and active lifestyle.
We believe the competitive strengths that will enable us to grow in the health and wellness market include our ability to design and manufacture products that are responsive to consumers’ needs as the life style of China’s middle class evolves, our coordinated omni-channel distribution network where we enable consumers to obtain the information they need to improve their lifestyle on our website, at our pharmacies and through individual meetings with our team members.
Our ability to operate profitably and generate positive cash flow will be determined by our ability to attract a large and loyal customer base and provide the information and products they need cost effectively. Our revenue will largely be determined by our ability to achieve and maintain a strong brand name and company image, the volume of products we sell and the prices we can charge for such products, which will require that we compete effectively. Our costs will largely be determined by the cost of raw materials and acquired inventory, the labor used to design and manufacture products, and the costs incurred to deliver these products to the consumer.
We intend to build a reputation as a provider of premium health and wellness products that seeks to improve our customers health and well-being. Our objective is to offer a broad and deep mix of products for consumers interested in living well, whether they are looking to treat a health-related issue or simply maintain their overall wellness, Our premium, value-added offerings include both proprietary products developed and manufactured by us as well as products acquired from or sold on behalf of third parties. We believe our range of products and ability to develop new products, combined with the customer support and service we offer, differentiate us and allow us to effectively compete against food, drug and mass channel players, specialty stores, independent vitamin, supplement and natural food shops and online retailers. There is no assurance that we will achieve our business objectives.
Results of Operations
Three Months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
The following table sets forth the results of our operations for the periods indicated as a percentage of net revenue. Because Runcangsheng was acquired in September 2022, it did not contribute to our financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Certain columns may not add due to rounding:
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||
$ | % of Revenue | $ | % of Revenue | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 1,066,919 | 100 | % | $ | 672,786 | 100 | % | ||||||||
Operating costs and expenses | 1,802,174 | 169 | % | 1,206,690 | 179 | % | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | (735,255 | ) | (69 | )% | (533,904 | ) | (79 | )% | ||||||||
Non-operating income (expenses), net | 297,614 | 28 | % | (3,839,929 | ) | (571 | )% | |||||||||
Loss before income tax | (437,641 | ) | (41 | )% | (4,373,833 | ) | (650 | )% | ||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 515 | 0.05 | % | (322 | ) | (0.05 | )% | |||||||||
Net loss | $ | (438,156 | ) | (41 | )% | $ | (4,373,511 | ) | (650 | )% |
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The following table shows our operations by business segment for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
For the Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Net revenue | ||||||||
Products | $ | 208,699 | $ | 338,327 | ||||
Pharmacies | 273,416 | 164,735 | ||||||
Hotel | 169,462 | 169,724 | ||||||
Manufacture and sale | 415,342 | - | ||||||
Total revenues, net | $ | 1,066,919 | $ | 672,786 | ||||
Operating costs and expenses | ||||||||
Products | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | $ | 67,709 | $ | 90,391 | ||||
Operating expenses | 421,417 | 301,624 | ||||||
Pharmacies | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 126,459 | 124,992 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 115,006 | 144,164 | ||||||
Hotel | ||||||||
Hotel operating costs | 447,419 | 404,322 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 61,859 | 141,197 | ||||||
Manufacture and sale | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 315,555 | - | ||||||
Operating expense | 246,750 | - | ||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | $ | 1,802,174 | $ | 1,206,690 | ||||
Income (loss) from operations | ||||||||
Products | $ | (280,427 | ) | $ | (53,688 | ) | ||
Pharmacies | 31,951 | (104,421 | ) | |||||
Hotel | (339,816 | ) | (375,795 | ) | ||||
Manufacture and sale | (146,963 | ) | - | |||||
Loss from operations | $ | (735,255 | ) | $ | (533,904 | ) |
Revenue
Revenue was $1,066,919 in the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $672,786 in the same period of 2022, an increase of $394,133 or 59%. The increase in revenue was mainly due to increases in revenues from our hotel and pharmacies, and the generation of revenue from the manufacture and sale of products by Runcangsheng which we did not own in the third quarter of 2022; however, the increased revenue was partly offset by a decrease in direct sales of our nutritional products. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, we had $897,457 in product revenues (of which $208,699 were from direct sales, $273,416 were from sales at our pharmacies, and $415,342 from sales by Runcangsheng) and hotel revenue of $169,462. For three months ended September 30, 2022, we had $503,062 in product revenues (of which $338,327 were from direct sales and $164,735 were from sales at our pharmacies), and hotel revenue of $169,724.
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Operation Costs and Expenses
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold was $509,723 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $215,383 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $294,340 or 137%. The increase in our cost of goods sold is attributable to the increase in pharmacy sales and sales by Runcangsheng, which was partly offset by decreased direct product sales. The cost of goods sold for our direct product sales as a percentage of sales was 32% in 2023, compared to 27% for 2022. The cost of goods sold for products sold through our pharmacies as a percentage of pharmacy product sales was 46% in 2023, compared to 76% in 2022. The cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales by Runcangsheng was 76% in 2023, and no comparable costs were incurred in the three months ended September 30, 2022 as the acquisition of Runcangsheng was completed in the third quarter of 2022. We were able to lower our cost of goods sold and increase our profit margin at our pharmacies significantly as a result of the manufacturing business we acquired when we purchased Runcangsheng, which enabled us to sell products we manufactured.
Hotel Operating Costs
Hotel operating costs were $447,419 and $404,322 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. The increase in hotel operating costs was mainly due to an increase in payroll expense of $17,904, increased rent expense of $16,949 and increased other expenses of $8,244 for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses were $845,032 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $586,985 for the same period of 2022, an increase of $258,047 or 44%. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to the inclusion of the operating expenses of Runcangsheng.
Loss from Operations
Loss from operations was $735,255 in the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $533,904 in the same period of 2022, an increase of $201,351 or 38%. The increase in our loss from operations for 2023 was due to the increased loss from our direct sales activities and the loss incurred by our new subsidiary Runcangsheng, which was partly offset by increased revenue and increased operating income from our pharmacies.
Non-operating Income
Non-operating income was $297,614 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to net-operating expense of $3,839,929 for the three months ended September 30, 2022. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, we had interest income of $135 and other income $297,614, partly offset by other expenses of $135. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, other income mainly consisted of a government grant of $284,321. For the three months ended September 30, 2022, we had an impairment loss of $3,823,770 attributed to the acquisition of Runcangsheng and other expenses of $29,317, partly offset by interest income of $1,024 and other income of $12,134.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $515 and our income tax benefit was $322 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, an increase of $837 or 260% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared with the same period of 2022.
Net Loss
Our net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $438,156, compared to a net loss of $4,373,511 in the same period of 2022, a decrease of $3,935,355 or 90%. The decrease in the three months ended September 30, 2023 was mainly due to increased sales and that there was no impairment loss recorded in 2023, partly offset by increased operating costs and expenses as explained above.
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Nine Months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
The following table sets forth the results of our operations for the periods indicated as a percentage of net revenue. Because Runcangsheng was acquired in September 2022, it did not contribute to our financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2022., Certain columns may not add due to rounding:
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2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||
$ | % of Revenue | $ | % of Revenue | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 3,297,689 | 100 | % | $ | 1,512,351 | 100 | % | ||||||||
Operating costs and expenses | 4,689,682 | 142 | % | 3,557,647 | 235 | % | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | (1,391,993 | ) | (42 | )% | (2,045,296 | ) | (135 | )% | ||||||||
Non-operating income (expense), net | 332,386 | 10 | % | (3,807,922 | ) | (252 | )% | |||||||||
Loss before income tax | (1,059,607 | ) | (32 | )% | (5,853,218 | ) | (387 | )% | ||||||||
Income tax expense | 5,879 | 0.2 | % | 643 | 0.04 | % | ||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (1,065,486 | ) | (32 | )% | $ | (5,853,861 | ) | (387 | )% |
The following table shows our operations by business segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Net revenue | ||||||||
Products | $ | 1,064,668 | $ | 371,016 | ||||
Pharmacies | 802,118 | 517,674 | ||||||
Hotel | 892,409 | 623,661 | ||||||
Manufacture and sale | 538,494 | - | ||||||
Total revenues, net | $ | 3,297,689 | $ | 1,512,351 | ||||
Operating costs and expenses | ||||||||
Products | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | $ | 367,237 | $ | 98,809 | ||||
Operating expenses | 1,249,461 | 961,885 | ||||||
Pharmacies | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 446,967 | 395,096 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 361,200 | 467,315 | ||||||
Hotel | ||||||||
Hotel operating costs | 1,387,993 | 1,334,041 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 106,219 | 300,501 | ||||||
Manufacture and sale | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 322,207 | - | ||||||
Operating expenses | 448,398 | - | ||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | $ | 4,689,682 | $ | 3,557,647 | ||||
Loss from operations | ||||||||
Products | $ | (552,030 | ) | $ | (689,678 | ) | ||
Pharmacies | (6,049 | ) | (344,737 | ) | ||||
Hotel | (601,803 | ) | (1,010,881 | ) | ||||
Manufacture and sale | (232,111 | ) | - | |||||
Loss from operations | $ | (1,391,993 | ) | $ | (2,045.296 | ) |
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Revenue
Revenue was $3,297,689 in the nine months ending September 30, 2023, compared to $1,512,351 in the same period of 2022, an increase of $1,785,338 or 118%. The increase in revenue was mainly due to increases in direct sales of our nutritional products, increases in revenues from our hotel and pharmacies, and the generation of revenue by Runcangsheng which we did not own in the nine months of 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we had $2,405,280 in product revenues (of which $1,064,668 were from direct sales, $802,118 were from sales at our pharmacies and $538,494 from sales by Runcangsheng) and hotel revenue of $892,409. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we had $888,690 product revenues (of which $371,016 were from direct sales and $517,674 were from the sales at our pharmacies), and hotel revenue of $623,661.
Operation Costs and Expenses
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold was $1,136,411 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $493,905 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $642,506 or 130%. The increase in our cost of goods sold is attributable to the increase in direct product sales, pharmacy sales and sales by Runcangsheng. The cost of goods sold for our direct product sales as a percentage of sales was 34% in 2023, compared to 27% for 2022. The cost of goods sold for products sold through our pharmacies as a percentage of pharmacy product sales was 56% in 2023, compared to 76% in 2022. The cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales by Runcangsheng was 60% in 2023, and no comparable costs were incurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2022. We were able to lower our cost of goods sold and increase our profit margin at out pharmacies significantly as a result of the manufacturing business we acquired when we purchased Runcangsheng, which enabled us to sell products we manufactured.
Hotel Operating Costs
Hotel operating costs were $1,387,993 and $1,334,041 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. The increase in hotel operating costs was mainly due to the increase in hotel sales but was partly offset by decreases in the cost of foods and fruits.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses were $2,165,278 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $1,729,701 for the same period of 2022, an increase of $435,577 or 25%. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to the inclusion of the operating expenses of Runcangsheng.
Loss from Operations
Loss from operations was $1,391,993 in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $2,045,296 in the same period of 2022, a decrease of $653,303 or 32%. The decrease in our loss from operations for 2023 was due to the increases in our revenues which decreased the losses from our direct sales activities, pharmacies and hotel, partly offset by the loss incurred by our new subsidiary, Runcangsheng.
Non-operating Income
Non-operating income was $332,386 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to non-operating expenses of $3,807,922 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we had interest income of $692 and other income $336,716, partly offset by other expenses of $5,022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, other income mainly consisted of a government grant of $284,321. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we had an impairment loss of $3,823,770 attributed to the acquisition of Runcangsheng and other expenses of $29,577, partly offset by interest income of $3,636 and other income of $41,789.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $5,879 and $643 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, an increase of $5,236 or 814% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared with the same period of 2022.
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Net Loss
Our net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $1,065,486, compared to a net loss of $5,853,861 in the same period of 2022, a decrease of $4,788,375 or 82%. The decrease in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was mainly due to increased sales and the absence of an impairment loss, partly offset by increased operating costs and expenses as explained above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we used $219,874 in operations. As of September 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were $412,659 (excluding $85,676 of restricted cash), compared to $510,128 (excluding $109,772 of restricted cash) as of December 31, 2022. At September 30, 2023, we had a working capital deficit of $3,002,050 compared to $3,346,358 at December 31, 2022.
The following is a summary of cash provided by or used in each of the indicated types of activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | |||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (219,874 | ) | $ | (1,412,550 | ) | ||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | $ | (218,556 | ) | $ | 393,896 | |||
Net cash provided by (used in)financing activities | $ | 347,449 | $ | (1,525,860 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash used in operating activities was $219,874. This reflects our net loss of $1,065,486, adjusted by non-cash related expenses including depreciation and amortization expense of $308,114, a change in deferred tax of $1,481, a bad debt reversal of $10,250, an inventory impairment of $8,558, operating lease expenses of $618,085, government grant income $284,321 and stock-based compensation of $278,655, and then decreased by changes in working capital of $74,710. The cash outflow from changes in working capital mainly resulted from increases in other receivables and prepaid expense, including related parties of $116,468, in inventory of $186,658, in accounts payable from related party of $162,768, and in accrued liabilities and other payables of $136,638, and payments of lease liabilities of $500,056, partly offset by cash inflows from accounts receivable, including from related parties in the amount of $301,626, cash inflows from advances to suppliers of $133,520, cash inflows from accounts payable of $233,112, cash inflow from unearned revenue of $347,347, and taxes payable of $12,273.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net cash used in operating activities was $1,412,550. This reflects our net loss of $5,853,861, increased by non-cash related expenses including depreciation and amortization expense of $82,921, the change in deferred tax of $1,419, bad debt expense of $115,495, operating lease expense of $632,496, stock-based compensation of $278,655, and impairment loss of 3,823,770, less changes in working capital of $493,445. The cash outflow from changes in working capital mainly resulted from an increase in accounts receivable of $126,720, payments of lease liabilities of $525,979, a change in inventory of $192,791, unearned revenue of $9,444 and taxes payable of $187,009, partly offset by cash inflows from accrued liabilities and other payables of $232,910, other receivable and prepaid expense of $100,801, accounts payable of $201,749, and advances to suppliers of $13,038.
Net cash used in investing activities
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, net cash used in investing activities was $218,556 included $212,607 for the purchase of fixed assets, $2,608 for the purchase of intangible assets, and $3,341 cash disposed of at the termination of a non-operating subsidiary. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net cash provided by investing activities was $393,896, mainly as a result of cash acquired in connection with the acquisition of subsidiaries of $446,381, partly offset by purchases of property and equipment of $52,485.
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Net cash provided by financing activities
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities were the result of capital contributions of $142,200 and proceeds from government grant of $284,321, partly offset by payments made against advances from related parties of $79,072. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net cash used in by financing activities was $1,525,860 as a result of payments made against advances from related parties of $1,525,860.
We substantially depleted our available cash and working capital during 2022 supporting our operations and completing the acquisition of Runcangsheng and generated a $232,111 loss from operations in the nine months of 2023. It is likely that Runcangsheng will require additional capital to achieve its short term operational goals and long range business plans. Further, we may need additional capital to maintain our other businesses. We may also have to raise additional financing as our working capital requirements are expected to increase in line with the growth of our business. In the past we have funded our operations through proceeds from private placements of equity and advances from our principal shareholder. Should we require capital to fund our business, we intend to finance our business by raising additional capital or, when available, borrowing additional funds. Additional issuances of equity or convertible debt securities will result in dilution to our current shareholders and could cause the price of our common stock to decrease. Further, such securities might have rights, preferences or privileges senior to our common stock. Additional financing may not be available upon acceptable terms, or at all. If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, we may not be able to take advantage of prospective new business endeavors or opportunities, which could significantly and materially restrict our business operations.
We are subject to all of the substantial risks inherent in the development of a new business enterprise within an extremely competitive industry. Due to the absence of a long-standing operating history and the emerging nature of the markets in which we compete, we anticipate operating losses until we can successfully implement our business strategy. Our revenue model is new and evolving, and we cannot be certain that it will be successful. The potential profitability of our business model is unproven. We may never ever achieve profitable operations. Our future operating results depend on many factors, including demand for our products, the level of competition, and the ability of our officers to manage our business and growth. As a result of the emerging nature of the market in which we compete, we may incur operating losses until such time as we can develop a substantial and stable revenue base. Additional development expenses may delay or negatively impact our ability to generate profits. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that our business model will be successful or that we can sustain revenue growth, achieve or sustain profitability, or continue as a going concern.
Our ability to obtain funds through the issuance of debt or equity is dependent upon the state of the financial markets at such time as we may seek to raise funds. The state of the capital market markets may be adversely impacted by various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to future and current impacts of global events such as COVID-19, the war in the Ukraine and the conflict in Palestine, increases in inflation and other risks detailed herein.
Impact of Inflation
Our results of operations may be affected by inflation, particularly rising prices for products and other operating costs if we cannot pass such increases along to our customers in the form of higher prices for our products and services. Generally, we are not party to long term contracts and our inventory turns multiple times per year and we anticipate that we will be able to increase prices on products to reflect increases in the cost of inventory.
Contractual Obligations
We have no long-term fixed contractual obligations or commitments other than leases that are disclosed in Note 11 in the notes to our consolidated financial statements.
Contingencies
Our operations are conducted in the PRC and are subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environments in China and foreign currency exchange rates. Our results may be adversely affected by changes in PRC government policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
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Our sales, purchases and expense transactions in China are denominated in RMB and all of our assets and liabilities in China are also denominated in RMB. The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currencies under the current PRC law. In China, foreign exchange transactions are required by law to be transacted only by authorized financial institutions. Remittances in currencies other than RMB may require certain supporting documentation in order to affect the remittance.
Significant Accounting Policies
Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported net sales and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements, we believe the following accounting policies are the most critical to assist you in fully understanding and evaluating this management discussion and analysis.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”). The functional currency of AiXinZhonghong, Aixin Shangyan Hotel, Aixintang Pharmacies and Runcangsheng is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”). The accompanying financial statements are translated from RMB and presented in U.S. dollars (“USD”).
Use of Estimates
In preparing financial statements in conformity with US GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Significant estimates, required by management, include the recoverability of long-lived assets, allowance for doubtful accounts, and the reserve for obsolete and slow-moving inventories. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounts Receivable
We maintain an allowance for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of these reserves. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the bad debt allowance was $247,753 and $272,550, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from sale of goods under Topic 606 is recognized in a manner that reasonably reflects the delivery of our products and services to customers in return for expected consideration and includes the following elements:
● | executed contract(s) with customers that we believe are legally enforceable; | |
● | identification of performance obligation in the respective contract; |
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● | determination of the transaction price for each performance obligation in the respective contract; | |
● | allocation of the transaction price to each performance obligation; and | |
● | recognition of revenue only when we satisfy each performance obligation. |
Our revenue recognition policies for our operating segments are as follows:
Products
Our revenue from sales of products is recognized when goods are delivered to the customer and no other obligation exists. We do not provide unconditional return or other concessions to customers. Our sales policy allows for the return of unopened products for cash after deducting certain service and transaction fees. As an alternative to returning a product, customers may request an exchange for products with the same value.
Product sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of value-added taxes (“VAT”). All of our products sold in China are subject to the PRC VAT of 17% of the gross sales price prior to May 1, 2018, 16% since May 1, 2018 and 13% since April 1, 2019. This VAT may be offset by VAT paid by for raw materials and other materials purchased in China. We record VAT payables and VAT receivables net of payments in the financial statements. The VAT tax return is filed offsetting the payables against the receivables. Sales and purchases are recorded net of VAT collected and paid as we act as an agent for the government.
Pharmacies
Our retail drugstores recognize revenue at the time the customer takes possession of the merchandise. For pharmacy sales, each prescription claim is its own arrangement with the customer and is a performance obligation. We generally receive payment from pharmacy customers we satisfy our performance obligations. We record a receivable when we have an unconditional right to receive payment and only the passage of time is required before payment is due. Sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of VAT. All of the products sold in our pharmacies are exempt from VAT as the pharmacies qualify for a small business exemption.
Manufacture and Sale
The Company’s new subsidiary Runcangsheng recognizes revenue at the time products are shipped as this satisfies its performance obligation. The Company records a receivable for the sales when it has an unconditional right to receive payment and only the passage of time is required before payment is due. Sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of VAT. All of the Company’s products sold in China are subject to the PRC VAT of 13% unless it is a qualified small business subject to exemption.
Hotel
Hotel revenues are primarily derived from the rental of rooms, food and beverage sales and other ancillary goods and services, including but not limited to souvenir, parking and conference reservations. Each of these products and services represents a distinct performance obligation and, in exchange for these services, we receive fixed amounts based on published rates or negotiated contracts. Payment is due in full at the time when the services are rendered or the goods are provided. Room rental revenue is recognized on a daily basis when rooms are occupied. Food and beverage revenue and other goods and services revenue are recognized when they have been delivered or rendered to the guests as the respective performance obligations are satisfied. All of the hotel’s goods sold in China are subject to the PRC VAT of 6%. This VAT may be offset by VAT paid by on raw materials and other materials purchased in China.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management of AiXin Life International, Inc. is responsible for maintaining disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. In addition, the disclosure controls and procedures must ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required financial and other required disclosures.
An evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) of the Exchange Act as of September 30, 2023, was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer. Based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, they concluded that at September 30, 2023, such disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. This was due to our limited resources, including the absence of a financial staff with accounting and financial expertise and deficiencies in the design or operation of our internal control over financial reporting that adversely affected our disclosure controls and that may be considered to be “material weaknesses.”
We plan to designate individuals responsible for identifying reportable developments and to implement procedures designed to remediate the material weakness by focusing additional attention and resources in our internal accounting functions. However, the material weakness will not be considered remediated until the applicable remedial controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during our most recently completed fiscal quarter which is the subject of this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Reference is made to the risks and uncertainties disclosed in Item 1A (“Risk Factors”) of our 2022 Form 10-K and in the “Risk Factors” section in our registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended on July 25, 2023 (the “Registration Statement”), which are incorporated by reference into this report. Prospective investors are encouraged to consider the risks described in the 2022 Form 10-K, the Registration Statement, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in this report and other information publicly disclosed or contained in documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission before purchasing our securities.
Item 6. Exhibits
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31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or Rule 15d-14 of Securities Exchange Act of 1934. | |
31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or Rule 15d-14 of Securities Exchange Act of 1934. | |
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350). | |
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350). | |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AIXIN LIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
Dated: November 14, 2023 | By: | /s/ Quanzhong Lin |
Quanzhong Lin | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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