BioNexus Gene Lab Corp - Quarter Report: 2023 March (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023

☐	TRANSACTION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____________

Commission File Number: 333-229399

BIONEXUS GENE LAB CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wyoming		35-2604830
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Unit 02, Level 10 Tower B, Avenue 3, The Vertical Business Suite II Bangsar South No. 8 Jalan Kerinchi Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia		59200
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

+60 1221-26512

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer, “ “ accelerated filer, “ “non-accelerated filer ,” “ smaller reporting company, “ and “ emerging growth company “ in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated Filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☒
		Emerging growth company	☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of March 31, 2023, the aggregate market value of shares held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $48,487,449.

As of the date of this filing, there were 173,718,152 shares of common stock, no par value per share, issued and outstanding.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements	4
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	21
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	26
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	27

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	28
Item 2.	Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	28
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	28
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	28
Item 5.	Other Information	28
Item 6.	Exhibits	29

SIGNATURES		30

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements relate to anticipated future events, future results of operations and or future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by their use of terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “may,” “ought to,” “plan,” “possible,” “potentially,” “predicts,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would,” negatives of such terms or other similar terms. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include, without limitation, statements relating to:

	●	our goals and strategies;

	●	our future business development, results of operations and financial condition;

	●	our estimates regarding expenses, future revenues, capital requirements and our need for additional financing;

	●	our estimates regarding the market opportunity for our services;

	●	the impact of government laws and regulations;

	●	our ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel;

	●	our failure to comply with regulatory guidelines;

	●	uncertainty in industry demand;

	●	general economic conditions and market conditions in the financial services industry;

	●	future sales of large blocks or our securities, which may adversely impact our share price; and

	●	depth of the trading market in our securities.

The preceding list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties, including those described in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

You should not unduly rely on any forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

BIONEXUS GENE LAB CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

			As of
			March 31,			December 31,
	Note		2023			2022
			(Unaudited)			(Audited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and bank balances				406,787			611,849
Fixed deposits placed with financial institutions				1,566,425			1,507,015
Trade receivables		3		2,528,746			2,868,364
Other receivables, deposits and prepayments				29,346			25,240
Tax recoverable		4		27,823			31,551
Inventories				899,636			977,807
Total current assets				5,458,763			6,021,826

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Operating lease right of use assets		5		51,436			55,730
Property, plant and equipment, net		6		1,481,767			1,511,708
Other investments		7		1,194,675			1,150,898
Total non-current assets				2,727,878			2,718,336
TOTAL ASSETS			$	8,186,641		$	8,740,162

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade payables		8		1,493,774			1,861,015
Other payables and accrued liabilities				37,550			103,370
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		5		16,733			16,569
Advance payment from customer				15,322			23,123
Total current liabilities				1,563,379			2,004,077

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Non-current portion of operating lease liabilities		5		35,676			40,206
Deferred tax liabilities		4		30,678			30,866
Total non-current liabilities				66,354			71,072
TOTAL LIABILITIES			$	1,629,733		$	2,075,149

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
As at March 31, 2023, common stock, no par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized and 173,718,152 shares outstanding, and preferred stock, no par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized and no shares outstanding. As at December 31, 2022, common stock, no par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized and 173,718,152 shares outstanding, and preferred stock, no par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized and no shares outstanding.		10		10,929,574			10,779,574
Additional paid in capital				(5,011,891	)		(5,011,891	)
Accumulated surplus				1,087,326			1,156,392
Accumulated other comprehensive losses				(448,101	)		(409,062	)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY				6,556,908			6,665,013

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY			$	8,186,641		$	8,740,162

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BIONEXUS GENE LAB CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2023			2022
REVENUE	$	2,377,205		$	3,028,945

COST OF REVENUE		(2,008,308	)		(2,672,612	)

GROSS PROFIT		368,897			356,333

OTHER INCOME		117,344			46,394

OPERATING EXPENSES
General and administrative		(536,872	)		(368,036	)

(LOSS)/PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS		(50,631	)		34,691

FINANCE COSTS		(2,445	)		(3,326	)

(LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE TAX		(53,076	)		31,365

Tax expense		(15,990	)		(14,299	)

NET (LOSS)/PROFIT	$	(69,066	)	$	17,066

Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation loss		(39,039	)		(68,776	)
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	$	(108,105	)	$	(51,710	)

Earnings per share - Basic and diluted		(0.001	)		0.000
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – Basic and diluted		173,718,152			171,218,152

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BIONEXUS GENE LAB CORP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Amount expressed in United States Dollars (“US$))

										Accumulated
					Additional					other
	Common stock				paid in			Accumulated		comprehensive			Total
	Number of shares		Amount		capital			surplus		loss			Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2021		171,218,152	$	10,779,574	$	(5,011,891	)	$	1,512,358	$	(100,262	)	$	7,179,779
Net profit for the period		-		-		-			17,066		-			17,066
Foreign currency translation loss		-		-		-			-		(68,776	)		(68,776	)
Balance as of March 31, 2022		171,218,152	$	10,779,574	$	(5,011,891	)	$	1,529,424	$	(169,038	)	$	7,128,069

											Accumulated
					Additional						other
	Common stock				paid in			Accumulated			comprehensive			Total
	Number of shares		Amount		capital			surplus			loss			Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2022		173,718,152	$	10,779,574	$	(5,011,891	)	$	1,156,392		$	(409,062	)	$	6,665,013
Net loss for the period		-		-		-			(69,066	)		-			(69,066	)
Foreign currency translation loss		-		-		-			-			(39,039	)		(39,039	)
Balance as of March 31, 2023		173,718,152	$	10,779,574	$	(5,011,891	)	$	1,087,326		$	(448,101	)	$	6,556,908

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BIONEXUS GENE LAB CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2023			2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss)/profit	$	(69,066	)	$	17,066

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)/profit to net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities:
Amortization of right of use asset		3,972			4,341
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment		20,897			22,307
Dividend income		(8,692	)		(7,230	)
Fair value loss/(gain) on other investments		(37,399	)		3,779
Gain on disposal of other investments		(4	)		-
Operating (loss)/profit before working capital changes		(90,292	)		40,263

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventories		78,171			(126,988	)
Trade and other receivables		335,512			330,316
Deferred cost of revenue		-			67,606
Trade and other payables		(433,061	)		(208,629	)
Advance payment from customer		(7,801	)		(30,200	)
Deferred revenue		-			(77,276	)
Operating lease liabilities		(4,366	)		(5,007	)
Tax recoverable		3,540			(27,924	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(118,297	)		(37,839	)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of other investment		(13,646	)		(172,172	)
Dividend income		8,692			7,230
Purchase of plant and equipment		(102	)		(32,191	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(5,056	)		(197,133	)

Foreign currency translation adjustment		(22,299	)		(44,625	)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(145,652	)		(279,597	)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF FINANCIAL YEAR		2,118,864			2,123,919

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF FINANCIAL YEAR	$	1,973,212		$	1,844,322

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS INFORMATION:
Fixed deposits placed with financial institutions	$	1,566,425		$	1,237,472
Cash at bank		406,787			606,850
Cash and cash equivalents, end of financial year		1,973,212			1,844,322

Supplementary cash flow information:
Interest paid	$	(2,445	)	$	(3,326	)
Income taxes paid		(12,438	)		(41,946	)

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BIONEXUS GENE LAB CORP.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND

BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Wyoming on May 12, 2017. On August 23, 2017, the Company acquired all the outstanding capital stock of BGS Lab Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian corporation (“BioNexus Malaysia”). BioNexus Malaysia was incorporated in Malaysia on April 7, 2015 which it then subsequently changed its name to Bionexus Gene Lab Sdn. Bhd.

The principal office address is Unit 02 Level 10, Tower B, Vertical Business Suite, No. 8 Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, our lab is located at Lab 353, Chemical Science Centre, University Science Malaysia, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. We also have a blood collection center located at 1st floor, Lifecare Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

On December 31, 2020, the Company consummated its acquisition of Chemrex Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (“Chemrex”), pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement by and among the Company, Chemrex and the Chemrex shareholders wherein the Company acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Chemrex from the Chemrex shareholders in exchange for 68,487,261 shares of common stock of the Company.

The acquisition of Chemrex has been accounted for as a common control transaction as there is no change in the control over the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The net assets are derecognized by the transferring entity (i.e. Chemrex) and recognized by the receiving entity (i.e. the Company). The difference between the consideration transferred and the carrying amounts of the net assets is recognized in equity.

The financial statements of the receiving entity report the results of operations for the period in which the transfer occurs as though the transfer of net assets or exchange of equity interests had occurred at the beginning of the period. Results of operations for that period will thus comprise those of the previously separate entities combined from the beginning of the period to the date the transfer is completed and those of the combined operations from that date to the end of the period. The comparative financial statements were not adjusted retrospectively as Chemrex was not under common control during the comparative period.

The corporate structure as at March 31, 2023 is depicted below:

		BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. (a Wyoming company)





	100%			100%

Bionexus Gene Lab Sdn Bhd (a Malaysia company)			Chemrex Corporation Sdn Bhd (a Malaysia Company)

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BIONEXUS GENE LAB CORP.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the application of certain significant accounting policies as described in this note and elsewhere in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes.

·	Basis of presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).

·	Basis of consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bionexus Gene Lab Corp. and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions within the Company have been eliminated upon consolidation.

·	Use of estimates

In preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the balance sheets and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

·	Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents represent cash on hand, demand deposits placed with banks or other financial institutions and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of Three months or less as of the purchase date of such investments.

·	Trade receivables

Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for impairment on an ongoing basis, using historical collection trends and aging of receivables. Management also periodically evaluates individual customer’s financial condition, credit history, and the current economic conditions to adjust in the allowance when it is considered necessary. Trade balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

·	Inventories

Inventories consisting of products available for sell, are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost of inventory is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventory reserve is recorded to write down the cost of inventory to the estimated market value due to slow-moving merchandise and damaged goods, which is dependent upon factors such as historical and forecasted consumer demand, and promotional environment. The Company takes ownership, risks and rewards of the products purchased. Write downs are recorded in cost of revenues in the Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

Leases

Prior to January 1, 2019, the Company accounted for leases under ASC 840, Accounting for Leases. Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted the guidance of ASC 842, Leases, which requires an entity to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for virtually all leases. The Company adopted ASC 842 using a modified retrospective approach. As a result, the comparative financial information has not been updated and the required disclosures prior to the date of adoption have not been updated and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.

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BIONEXUS GENE LAB CORP.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

·	Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis to write off the cost over the following expected useful lives of the assets concerned.

The principal annual rates used are as follows:

Categories	Principal Annual Rates
Air conditioner		20	%
Buildings		2	%
Computer and software		33	%
Equipment		20	%
Furniture and fittings	10% to 20		%
Lab Equipment		10	%
Motor vehicle	10% to 20		%
Office equipment		20	%
Renovation	10% to 20		%
Signboard		10	%

Leasehold lands are depreciated over the period of lease term. Leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives unless it is reasonably certain that the Company will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term. Freehold land is not depreciated. Property, plant and equipment under construction are not depreciated until the assets are ready for their intended use.

Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Expenditures which substantially increase the useful lives of the related assets are capitalized. When properties are disposed, the related costs and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reported in the period the transaction takes place.

Fully depreciated plant and equipment are retained in the financial statements until they are no longer in use.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

·	Impairment of long-lived assets

Long-lived assets primarily include goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment. In accordance with the provision of ASC Topic 360, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, the Company generally conducts its annual impairment evaluation to its long-lived assets, usually in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate. The recoverability of long-lived assets is measured at the lowest level group. If the total of the expected undiscounted future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying amount of the asset. There has been no impairment charge for the years presented.

·	Revenue recognition

Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred to a customer, in an amount that reflects the consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services.

The Company applies the following five steps in order to determine the appropriate amount of revenue to be recognized as it fulfills its obligations under each of its agreements:

·	identify the contract with a customer;
·	identify the performance obligations in the contract;
·	determine the transaction price;
·	allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract; and
·	recognize revenue as the performance obligation is satisfied.

The Company records revenue at point in time which is recognized upon goods delivered or services rendered.

·	Shipping and handling fees

Shipping and handling fees, if billed to customers, are included in revenue. Shipping and handling fees associated with inbound and outbound freight are expensed as incurred and included in selling and distribution expenses.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

·	Comprehensive income

ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income” establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances. Comprehensive income as defined includes all changes in equity during a period from non-owner sources. Accumulated other comprehensive income, as presented in the accompanying statements of stockholders’ equity consists of changes in unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation and cumulative net change in the fair value of available-for-sale investments held at the balance sheet date. This comprehensive income is not included in the computation of income tax expense or benefit.

·	Income taxes

Income taxes are determined in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC Topic 740”). Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Any effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

ASC 740 prescribes a comprehensive model for how companies should recognize, measure, present, and disclosed in their financial statements uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under ASC 740, tax positions must initially be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. Such tax positions must initially and subsequently be measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the tax authority assuming full knowledge of the position and relevant facts.

The Company conducts major businesses in Malaysia and is subject to tax in their own jurisdictions. As a result of its business activities, the Company will file separate tax returns that are subject to examination by the foreign tax authorities.

·	Net earnings or loss per share

The Company calculates net earnings or loss per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260 “Earnings per share”. Basic earnings or loss per share is computed by dividing the net earnings or loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings or loss per share is computed similar to basic earnings or loss per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common stock equivalents had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

·	Foreign currencies translation

Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency using the applicable exchange rates at the balance sheet dates. The resulting exchange differences are recorded in the statement of operations.

The functional currency of the Company is the United States Dollars (“US$”) and the accompanying financial statements have been expressed in US$. In addition, the subsidiaries maintain its books and record in a local currency, Malaysian Ringgit (“MYR” or “RM”), which is functional currency as being the primary currency of the economic environment in which the subsidiaries operate.

In general, for consolidation purposes, assets and liabilities of its subsidiaries whose functional currency is not US$ are translated into US$, in accordance with ASC Topic 830-30, “Translation of Financial Statement”, using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates prevailing during the period. The gains and losses resulting from translation of financial statements of foreign subsidiary are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income.

Translation of amounts from MYR into US$1.00 has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective period and year:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Period ended March 31, 2023 /Year-ended December 31, 2022 US$1: MYR exchange rate		4.4170		4.3900

	January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023		January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022
3 months average US$1: MYR exchange rate		4.3968		4.1938

·	Related parties

Parties, which can be a corporation or individual, are considered to be related if the Company has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Companies are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

·	Fair value of financial instruments

The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments: cash and cash equivalents, trade receivable, deposits and other receivables, amount due to related parties and other payables approximate at their fair values because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments.

The Company also follows the guidance of the ASC Topic 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820-10”), with respect to financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value. ASC 820-10 establishes a six-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

·	Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

·	Level 2: Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

·	Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions

As of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company did not have any nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements, at least annually, on a recurring basis, nor did the Company have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

·	Recent accounting pronouncements

The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements and do not believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements may be expected to cause a material impact on its financial condition or the results of its operations.

In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05, which is an update to ASU Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which introduced the expected credit losses methodology for the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis, replacing the previous incurred loss methodology. The amendments in Update 2016-13 added Topic 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses, and made several consequential amendments to the Codification. The amendments in this Update address those stakeholders’ concerns by providing an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option for certain financial assets previously measured at amortized cost basis. For those entities, the targeted transition relief will increase comparability of financial statement information by providing an option to align measurement methodologies for similar financial assets. Furthermore, the targeted transition relief also may reduce the costs for some entities to comply with the amendments in Update 2016-13 while still providing financial statement users with decision-useful information. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-10, which to update the effective date of ASU No. 2016-13 for private companies, not-for-profit organizations and certain smaller reporting companies applying for credit losses, leases, and hedging standard. The new effective date for these preparers is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. ASU 2019-05 is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning January 1, 2023 as the Company is qualified as a smaller reporting company. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2019-05 may have on its consolidated financial statements.

FASB issues various Accounting Standards Updates relating to the treatment and recording of certain accounting transactions. On June 10, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-10, Development Stage Entities (Topic 915) Elimination of Certain Financial Reporting Requirements, including an Amendment to Variable Interest Entities Guidance in Topic 810, Consolidation, which eliminates the concept of a development stage entity (DSE) entirely from current accounting guidance. The Company has elected adoption of this standard, which eliminates the designation of DSEs and the requirement to disclose results of operations and cash flows since inception.

NOTE 3 - TRADE RECEIVABLES

The Company has performed an analysis on all its trade receivables and determined that all amounts are collectible by the Company. As such, trade receivables are reflected as a current asset and no allowance for impairment has been recorded as of March 31, 2023 and December, 31, 2022. The Company’s trade receivables consist of receivable from customers which are unrelated to the Company. The account receivables are interest bearing at a rate of 6% per annum on a case to case basis for customers that exceeded credit term. The normal trade credit term is generally on 30 days to 90 days term.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

NOTE 4 - INCOME TAXES

The Company provides for income taxes under ASC 740, “Income Taxes. ASC 740 requires the use of an asset and liability approach in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities and the tax rates in effect when these differences are expected to reverse. It also requires the reduction of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Provision for income taxes consisted of the following:

United States of America

The Company is registered in the State of Wyoming and is subject to the tax laws of the United States of America.

Malaysia

BioNexus Malaysia and Chemrex are both subject to Malaysia Corporate Tax, which is charged at the statutory income tax rate range is 24% on its assessable income. Under the amendment of Income Tax Act 1967 by the Finance Act 2020 and with effect from year of assessment 2020, companies with paid-up capital of RM2.5 million or less, and with annual business income of not more than RM50 million are subject to Small and Medium Enterprise Corporate Tax at 17% on chargeable income up to RM600,000 (2021: RM600,000) except for companies with investment holding nature or companies does not have gross income from business sources are subject to corporate tax at 24% on chargeable income.

	As of
	March 31,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Tax Recoverable
Local	$	-		$	-
Foreign, representing Malaysia		(27,823	)		(31,551	)
Tax Recoverable		(27,823	)		(31,551	)

Income tax liabilities:
Local	$	-		$	-
Foreign, representing Malaysia		-			-
Income tax payables		-			-

Deferred tax liabilities:
Local	$	-		$	-
Foreign, representing Malaysia		30,678			30,866
Deferred tax liabilities		30,678			30,866
Total		2,855			(685	)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

NOTE 5 – OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSET AND LEASE LIABILITIES

Lease liabilities are measured at present value of the sum of remaining rental payment as of recognition with discount rate of 6.40% per annum adopted from Malayan Banking (Maybank) Berhad's base rate as a reference for discount rate, as this bank is the largest bank and national bank of Malaysia.

A single lease cost is recognized over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis. All cash payments of operating lease cost are classified within operating activities in the statement of cash flows.

Operating lease right of use assets as follows:	As of
	March 31,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Balance as of beginning of the year	$	55,730		$	41,090
Add: Addition of lease liabilities		-			32,281
Less: Amortization		(3,954	)		(15,534	)
Foreign translation differences		(341	)		(2,106	)
Balance	$	51,436		$	55,730

Operating lease liabilities as follows:
	March 31,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Balance as of beginning of the year	$	56,775		$	42,909
Add: Addition of lease liabilities		-			30,770
Less: gross repayment		(4,875	)		(19,618	)
Add: imputed interest		855			4,913
Foreign translation differences		(346	)		(2,199	)
Balance as of end of the year		52,409			56,775
Less: lease liability current portion		(16,733	)		(16,569	)
Lease liability non-current portion	$	35,676		$	40,206

The amortization of the right of use asset for the three months’ period ended March 31, 2023 and the three months’ period ended March 31, 2022 were $3,972 and $4,341 respectively.

Other information:	As of
	March 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flow from operating lease	$	(4,366	)	$	(126,686	)
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities		51,436			55,730
Remaining lease term for operating lease (years)		3.75			4
Weighted average discount rate for operating lease	$	6.40	%	$	6.40	%

Lease expenses for the three months’ period ended March 31, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022 were $855 and $4,913, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

NOTE 6 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:

	As of
	March 31,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Air conditioner	$	1,124		$	1,124
Computer and software		2,516			2,516
Equipment		60,525			60,525
Furniture and fittings		87,122			87,122
Lab equipment		320,102			320,102
Land and buildings		1,506,969			1,506,969
Motor vehicle		137,914			137,914
Office equipment		38,213			38,213
Renovation		107,414			107,414
Signboard		806			704
		2,262,705			2,262,603
(Less): Accumulated depreciation		(611,214	)		(590,317	)
Add: Foreign translation differences		(169,724	)		(133,982	)
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	1,481,767		$	1,511,708

Depreciation expense for the three months’ period ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were $20,897 and $22,307 respectively.

NOTE 7 - OTHER INVESTMENTS

	As of
	March 31,			December 31,
	2023			2022
As of beginning of the year	$	1,150,898		$	749,027
Addition during the year		13,646			511,706
Disposal during the year		-			(1,776	)
Fair value loss		37,399			(70,628	)
Foreign exchange translation		(7,268	)		(37,431	)
As of end of the year	$	1,194,675		$	1,150,898

The other investments consist of the following shares:

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Investment in quoted shares:
Malaysia		689,531		659,970
Singapore		94,757		101,426
Hong Kong		410,387		389,502
	$	1,194,675	$	1,150,898

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

NOTE 8 - TRADE PAYABLES

Trade payables are amounts billed to the Company by suppliers for goods and services in the ordinary course of business. All amounts have short-term repayment terms and vary by supplier.

NOTE 9 - CONCENTRATION OF RISKS

a) Major customers

During the period, the Company did not have any material recognizable major customers accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s revenue for the financial period ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

b) Major suppliers

For month ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the suppliers who accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s cost of sales and their balances at year ended are presented as follows:

	2023		2022		2023			2022			2023		2022
	Purchase				Percentage of purchases							Accounts payable trade
Vendor A	$	410,208	$	504,906		20.43	%		18.89	%	$	408,334	$	502,559
Vendor B	$	314,739	$	333,751		15.67	%		12.49	%	$	313,300	$	332,200
Vendor C	$	213,965	$	449,494		10.65	%		16.82	%	$	199,312	$	178,749
	$	938,912	$	1,288,151		46.75	%		48.20	%	$	920,946	$	1,013,508

NOTE 10 - STOCK HOLDERS’ EQUITY

As at March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company issued and outstanding common stock is 173,718,152 and 171,218,152 shares respectively.

NOTE 11 - SEGMENTED INFORMATION

At March 31, 2023, the Company (“BGLC”) operates in the biochemical industry segment through its two Malaysian subsidiaries, BioNexus Malaysia and Chemrex.

		BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. (a Wyoming company)





	100%			100%

Bionexus Gene Lab Sdn Bhd (a Malaysia company)			Chemrex Corporation Sdn Bhd (a Malaysia Company)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, segmented (unaudited) revenue and net profit/(loss) (Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”) are as follows:

	BioNexus Malaysia			Chemrex			BGLC			Total
	Three months ended March 31, 2023

REVENUE	$	7,436		$	2,369,769		$	-		$	2,377,205

COST OF REVENUE		(5,347	)		(2,002,961	)		-			(2,008,308	)

GROSS /PROFIT		2,089			366,808			-			368,897

OTHER INCOME		1,126			116,218			-			117,344

OPERATING EXPENSES
General and administrative		(46,255	)		(383,177	)		(107,440	)		(536,872	)

(LOSS)/PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS		(43,040	)		99,849			(107,440	)		(50,631	)

FINANCE COSTS		(666	)		(1,779	)		-			(2,445	)

(LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE TAX		(43,706	)		98,070			(107,440	)		(53,076	)

Tax expense		-			(15,990	)		-			(15,990	)

NET (LOSS)/PROFIT	$	(43,706	)	$	82,080		$	(107,440	)	$	(69,066	)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

	BioNexus Malaysia			Chemrex			BGLC			Total
	Three months ended March 31, 2022
REVENUE	$	24,269		$	3,004,676		$	-		$	3,028,945

COST OF REVENUE		(8,038	)		(2,664,574	)		-			(2,672,612	)

GROSS PROFIT		16,231			340,102			-			356,333

OTHER INCOME		2,076			44,306			12			46,394

OPERATING EXPENSES
General and administrative		(44,042	)		(297,769	)		(26,225	)		(368,036	)

(LOSS)/PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS		(25,735	)		86,639			(26,213	)		34,691

FINANCE COSTS		(799	)		(2,527	)		-			(3,326	)

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAX		(52,269	)		170,751			(52,426	)		31,365

Tax expense		-			(14,299	)		-			(14,299	)

NET PROFIT/(LOSS)	$	(52,269	)	$	502,730		$	(52,426	)	$	17,066

	As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
	Total Assets				Total Liabilities
	2023		2022		2023		2022

BGLC & Bionexus	$	509,574	$	677,477	$	93,034	$	108,390
Chemrex		7,677,067		8,062,685		1,536,699		1,966,759
TOTAL		8,186,641		8,740,162		1,629,733		2,075,149

NOTE 12 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In accordance with ASC Topic 855, “Subsequent Events”, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued, the Company has evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after March 31, 2023 up through May 7, 2023 of these consolidated financial statements.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Description of Business

As used herein, unless the context otherwise indicates, references to the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us,” “BioNexus” refer to BioNexus Gene Lab Corp., a Wyoming company (“BGLC”), and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Bionexus Gene Lab Sdn. Bhd. (“Bionexus Malaysia”), and Chemrex Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (“Chemrex”), both are Malaysian companies.

BGLC is an emerging molecular lab focused on the application of functional genomics to enable early detection of infectious diseases and cancers. On August 23, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of BioNexus Malaysia, which was incorporated in Malaysia on April 7, 2015. BioNexus Malaysia owns algorithm software, technology and know-how related to the detection of common diseases through blood analysis which we use in our business. Our non-invasive blood screening tests analyze changes in ribonucleic acid (or RNA) to Coronavirus, Dengue, HIV, HPV and the risk potentiality of cancers diseases. This unique blood genomic biomarker approach is based on the scientific observation that circulating blood reflects, in a detectable way, what is occurring throughout the body currently.

The corporate and principal office address of the Company and BioNexus Malaysia is Unit 02, Level 10, Tower B, Avenue 3, The Vertical Business Suite II, Bangsar South, No. 8 Jalan Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., our lab is located at Lab 353, Chemical Science Centre, University Science Malaysia, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Another lab focuses on Covid-19 and Colon cancer screening is located at 4^th floor, Lifecare Diagnostic Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Our telephone number is (+60) 1221-26512 and our website is www.bionexusgenelab.com.

Chemrex is a wholesaler of industrial chemicals for the manufacture of industrial, medical, appliance, aero, automotive, mechanical and electronic industries in Asean region. On December 31, 2020, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Chemrex, which was incorporated in Malaysia on September 29, 2004.

Chemrex’s corporate office and distribution and storage center is located at 4 Jalan CJ 1/6 Kawasan Perusahaan Cheras Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Its phone number is (+60) 1922-23815 and website is www.chemrex.com.my.

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The results of operations of our subsidiary, BioNexus-Malaysia, with respect to its RNA screening process have been adversely impacted by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic followed by a number of prominent variants, including Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron. Although new variants are an expected part of the evolution of viruses, new variant is more aggressive, highly transmissible, vaccine-resistant, able to cause more severe disease in Malaysia. We believe that most people were reluctant to visit hospitals and clinics in view of the post Covid-19 Omicron and its subvariants for fear of transmission from other patients or medical staff. Since our RNA screening is administered at a diagnostic center, our business has been adversely affected as a result.

The results of operations for Chemrex were adversely impacted during fiscal year 2022 and the 1^st quarter of 2023 as businesses of Chemrex customers especially the manufacturers had suffered significant impact. Many of them across the country saw their supply chains interrupted, demand for their products and services decline, shortages in supplies and inputs.

Recent Developments.

We had proposed an annual $28m screening project to the Chief Secretary of the Health Ministry of Malaysia for a nationwide RNA screening on 0.2% of the population aged 40 and above. The Deputy Director General from Public Health met us on January 17, 2023 to examine the cost effectiveness of our RNA screening. While the Federal government is studying our proposal, Sabah state government planned to allocate $2.5m to establish a lab in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah capital city for Bionexus-Malaysia to work with local hospitals and state insurance corporation. Meanwhile, we had presented our technology and expansion plan nationally and globally to the Minister of Science and Technology. We received favorable response and we are advised to submit for a $2m technology grant for the continuation of research, commercialization and expansion.

Translation of amounts from MYR into US$1.00 has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective period and year:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Period ended March 31, 2023 /Year-ended December 31, 2022 US$1: MYR exchange rate		4.4170		4.3900

	January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023		January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022
3 months average US$1: MYR exchange rate		4.3968		4,1938

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Results of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Compared with the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022.

The following table sets forth key selected financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

Consolidated

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2023			2022
REVENUE	$	2,377,205		$	3,028,945

COST OF REVENUE		(2,008,308	)		(2,672,612	)

GROSS PROFIT		368,897			356,333

OTHER INCOME		117,344			46,394

OPERATING EXPENSES
General and administrative		(536,872	)		(368,036	)

(LOSS)/PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS		(50,631	)		34,691

FINANCE COSTS		(2,445	)		(3,326	)

(LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE TAX		(53,076	)		31,365

Tax expense		(15,990	)		(14,299	)

NET (LOSS)/PROFIT	$	(69,066	)	$	17,066
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency loss		(39,039	)		(68,776	)

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	$	(108,105	)	$	(51,710	)

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Segmented Information

	BioNexus Malaysia			Chemrex			BioNexus Malaysia			Chemrex
	Three months ended March 31, 2023						Three months ended March 31, 2022
REVENUE	$	7,436		$	2,369,769		$	24,269		$	3,004,676

COST OF REVENUE		(5,347	)		(2,002,961	)		(8,038	)		(2,664,574	)

GROSS PROFIT		2,089			366,808			16,231			340,102

OTHER INCOME		1,126			116,218			2,076			44,306

OPERATING EXPENSES
General and administrative		(46,255	)		(383,177	)		(44,042	)		(297,769	)

FINANCE COSTS		(666	)		(1,779	)		(799	)		(2,527	)

(LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE TAX		(43,706	)		98,070			(52,269	)		170,751

Tax expense		-			(15,990	)		-			(14,299	)

NET (LOSS)/PROFIT	$	(43,706	)	$	82,080		$	(52,269	)	$	156,452

Revenue. For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, we had total revenue of $2,377,205 as compared to total revenue of $3,028,945 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, decreased by 21.5% from the prior quarter.

Chemrex contributed $2,369,769 (99.7%) of the total revenue for the current quarter ended March 31, 2023 as compared to $3,004,676 (99.2%) of the total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Chemrex’s revenues had a decrease by $634,907 of 21.13% from prior quarter. The revenue decreased in first quarter of 2023 was due to material cost for Resin & Fiberglass mat has been reduced in Malaysia. As a result, we adjusted the selling price of our product to stay competitive. Chemrex is catching up with the markets change post pandemic by targeting the right manufacturers to reduce cost of logistics and warehousing meanwhile may scarify some small retail business.

BioNexus-Malaysia contributed $7,436 (0.3%) of the total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 as compared to revenue of $24,269 (0.8%) of the total revenue from the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Revenues had decreased by $16,833 from prior quarter of $24,269, a 69.4% decrease. RNA screening process have been adversely impacted by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic followed by a number of prominent variants, including Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron. Although new variants are an expected part of the evolution of viruses, new variant is more aggressive, highly transmissible, vaccine-resistant, able to cause more severe disease in Malaysia. We believe that most people were reluctant to visit hospitals and clinics in view of the post Covid-19 Omicron and its subvariants for fear of transmission from other patients or medical staff. Since our RNA screening is administered at a diagnostic center, our business had been adversely affected as a result.

Cost of Revenue. For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, we incurred $2,008,308 in cost of revenues, as compared to $2,672,612 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, a decrease of approximately 24.9% was due to reason as stated above.

Chemrex had incurred $2,002,961 (99.7%) of the total cost of revenue during the current quarter period ended March 31, 2023 as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2022 wherein Chemrex had incurred $2,664,574 (99.7%) of the total cost of revenue. The decrease in Chemrex’s cost of revenues of 24.8% for the current period was due to its decreased revenues and reason as stated above.

BioNexus had incurred $5,347 (0.3%) of the total cost of revenues during the current quarter period ended March 31, 2023 as compared to $8,038 (0.3%) for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022. Cost of revenue had decreased by $2,691 from prior quarter of 33.5% decrease was due to its decreased revenues and reason as stated above.

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Gross Profit. For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023, we had total gross profit of $368,897 as compared to gross profit of $356,333 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022, an increase by approximately 3.5% from the prior period.

Chemrex contributed $366,808 (99.4%) of the total gross profit for the current quarter ended March 31, 2023 as compared to $340,106 (95.4%) of the total gross profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Chemrex’s gross profit increased by $26,706 from prior quarter, approximately 7.85% increase. The gross profit increase for Chemrex in current quarter was due to cost of revenue had been reduced.

BioNexus-Malaysia contributed $2,089 (0.6%) of the total gross profit of $368,897 for the current quarter ended March 31, 2023 as compared to gross profit of $16,231 (4.6%) of the total gross profit from the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The substantial decrease by approximately 87.1% from the prior period due to its decreased revenues and less lab consumables purchased for the same reason stated above.

Other Income. For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023, we had of $117,344, as compared to of $46,394 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022, an increase of approximately 152.9%.

Chemrex contributed $116,218 (99%) of other income for the current quarter ended March 31, 2023 as compared to $44,306 (95.5%) of the other income for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Chemrex’s other income increased by 162.3% due to gain on fair value of investment, bank interest earning and unrealized forex gain.

BioNexus-Malaysia contributed $1,126 (1%) of other income for the current quarter ended March 31, 2023 as compared to $2,076 (4.5%) of the other income for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The decrease of 45.8% due to bank interest earning has been reduced.

Operating Expenses. For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, we had total operating expense of $536,872 as compared to total operating expenses of $368,036 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, an increase by approximately 45.9%. It was due to general and administrative expenses which includes depreciation of fixed assets, employee compensation and benefits, professional fees and marketing and travel expenses.

Chemrex had incurred $383,177 (71.4%) of the total operating expenses for the current quarter ended March 31, 2023 as compared to $297,769 (80.9%) of the total operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, an increase by 28.68%. The increase in operating expenses was due to commission, travelling and increased in medical expenses.

BioNexus-Malaysia had incurred $46,255 (8.6%) of the total operating expenses for the current quarter ended March 31, 2023 as compared to $44,042 (12%) of the total operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, a slightly increase by 5%. The increase in operating costs of the current quarter was due to travelling and cost incurred for vehicle maintenance.

BGLC, the holding company had incurred $107,440 (20%) of total operating expenses for the current quarter ended March 31, 2023 as compared to $26,255 (7.1%) of the total operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The increase of $81,215, approximately 309.69% in operating costs for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 was due to the expenses on filing fees for form S-1, consultant fees for capital & corporation advisory services, fees for three independent board members and audit committee, SEC compliance services, SEC registration fee, increased fee of shareholder maintenance by Securities Transfer Corporation and an additional review fee for S-1.

Loss/Profit from Operations. We had a loss from operations of $50,631 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 as compared to a profit of $34,691 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, an increase by approximately 145.9% from the prior period, for the reasons discussed above.

Income tax expense. For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, we had estimated income tax expenses of $15,990 as compared to $14,299 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 for Chemrex. There was no tax provision for Bio-Nexus Malaysia for the quarters ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

Foreign currency exchange loss. We are exposed to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on the revaluation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the US Dollar. Therefore, any change in the relevant exchange rate would require us to recognize a transaction gain or loss on revaluation. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, we experienced a foreign currency loss of $39,039 as compared with a foreign currency loss of $68,776 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of March 31, 2023, we had working capital of $3,895,384 compared with working capital of $4,017,749 as of December 31, 2022. The decrease in working capital as of March 31, 2023 from December 31, 2022 was due principally to the decrease in cash used in our operations.

Our primary uses of cash had been for operations. The main sources of cash was generated from operational revenues and the private placement of our common stock. The following trends could result in a material decrease in our liquidity over the near to long term:

	·	Addition of administrative and marketing personnel as the business grows,
	·	Development of a Company website,
	·	Increases in advertising and marketing in order to attempt to generate more revenues, and
	·	The cost of being a public company.

The Company believes that cash flow from operations together will be sufficient to sustain its current level of operations for at least the next 12 months of operations.

The following is a summary of the Company’s cash flows provided by (used in) / generated from operating, investing, and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022:

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2023			2022
Net cash used in Operating Activities	$	(118,297	)	$	(37,839	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(5,056	)		(197,133	)
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities		-			-
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(22,299	)		(44,625	)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	(145,652	)	$	(279,597	)

Operating Activities

During the first quarter ended March 31, 2023, the Company incurred a net loss of $69,066 which, after adjusting for amortization, depreciation, dividend income, fair value gain on share investment, a decrease in inventories, trade receivables and a substantial reduction in trade payables, operating lease liabilities, advance payment from customer, resulted in net cash of $118,297 being used in activities during the first quarter ended 2023. By comparison, during the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, the Company had a net profit of $17,066 after adjusting for amortization, depreciation, dividend income, fair value loss on share investments, an increase in inventories and a decrease in trade receivables, deposits, deferred cost of revenue, a substantial reduction in trade payables, operating lease liabilities, advance payment from customer, deferred revenue, resulted in net cash of $37,839 being used in operating activities during the period.

Investing Activities

During the first quarter ended March 31, 2023, the Company had net cash of $5,056 used in investment activities from acquisition of share investment of $13,646 and purchase of plant & equipment of $102. During the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, the Company had net cash from acquisition of share investment of $172,172 and purchase of plant and equipment of $32,191 resulting in net cash used in financing activities of $197,133.

Financing Activities

During the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, Company had no financing activities.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide information required by this Item.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

In connection with the preparation of this quarterly report, an evaluation was carried out by the Company’s management, with the participation of the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act (“Exchange Act”) as of March 31, 2023. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were capable in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting information required to be disclosed, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information was accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process, under the supervision of the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external purposes in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

Pertain to the maintenance of records that is in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company’s assets;

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

The Company’s management had assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, which assessment identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting had improved. A material weakness could create reasonable possibility that a material misstatement in annual or interim financial statements. The management considers its internal control over financial reporting required further improvement.

Management had concluded an internal control over financial reporting and glad to note that a majority of our Board of Directors were made up of independent directors and the Audit Committee comprised of all independent directors since 2022, the adequacy in the monitoring of required internal controls and procedures were improving.

While these control deficiencies did not result in any audit adjustments to our 2022 or 2021 interim or annual financial statements, it could have resulted in a material misstatement that might have been prevented or detected by a segregation of duties.

To the extent reasonably possible, given our limited resources, upon consummation of a merger with a private operating company, the Company had been relying on three or more individuals. We were expanding our current board of directors to include additional independents willing to perform directorial functions. Since the recited remedial actions and we would hire or engage additional personnel, this material weakness would be overcome in the near term. Until such remedial actions could be realized, we would continue to rely on the advice of outside professionals and consultants.

This quarterly report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding our internal controls over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to Section 404(c) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

During the period ended March 31, 2023, there had been no change in internal control over financial reporting that had materially affected or was reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

There are presently no pending legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its property is subject, or any material proceedings to which any director, officer or affiliate of the Company, any owner of record or beneficially of more than five percent of any class of voting securities is a party or has a material interest adverse to the Company, and no such proceedings are known to the Company to be threatened or contemplated against it.

Item 2. Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities.

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable to our Company.

Item 5. Other Information.

None

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Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit		Description

31.1		Certification of the Company’s Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

31.2		Certification of the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

32.1		Certification of the Company’s Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002+

32.2		Certification of the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer and Principal Financial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002+

101.INS		Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).*

101.SCH		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*

101.CAL		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*

101.DEF		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.*

101.LAB		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document.*

101.PRE		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*

104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

__________

+	In accordance with SEC Release 33-8238, Exhibit 32.1 and 32.2 are being furnished and not filed.

*	Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

BIONEXUS GENE LAB CORPORATION

/s/ Sook Keng Yeoh
Sook Keng Yeoh
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Wei Li Leong
Wei Li Leong
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

May 9, 2023