Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. - Quarter Report: 2019 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019

OR

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number: 001-38474

Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

260 East Main Street, Suite 2706

Rochester, New York 14604

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(212) 575-9085

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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As of November 11, 2019, there were outstanding 11,325,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share.

Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.

Form 10-Q

For the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended September 30, 2019

Contents

JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.,

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.,

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 and 2018

(UNAUDITED)

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 and 2018

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 and 2018

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 

JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.,

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. (“Jerash Holdings”) is a corporation established under the laws of the State of Delaware on January 20, 2016.

Jerash Holdings is a parent holding company with no operations.

Jerash Garments and Fashions Manufacturing Company Limited (“Jerash Garments”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jerash Holdings and was established in Amman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (“Jordan”) as a limited liability company on November 26, 2000 with declared capital of 150,000 Jordanian Dinar (“JOD”) (approximately US$212,000) as of September 30, 2019.

Jerash for Industrial Embroidery Company (“Jerash Embroidery”) and Chinese Garments and Fashions Manufacturing Company Limited (“Chinese Garments”) were both incorporated in Amman, Jordan as limited liability companies on March 11, 2013 and June 13, 2013, respectively, each with declared capital of JOD 50,000 as of September 30, 2019. Jerash Embroidery and Chinese Garments are wholly owned subsidiaries of Jerash Garments.

Al-Mutafaweq Co. for Garments Manufacturing Ltd. (“Paramount”), was a contract garment manufacturer that was incorporated in Amman, Jordan as a limited liability company on October 24, 2004 with declared capital of JOD100,000. On December 11, 2018, Jerash Garments and the sole stockholder of Paramount entered into an agreement pursuant to which Jerash Garments acquired all of the outstanding shares of stock of Paramount. The Company assumed ownership of all of the machinery and equipment owned by Paramount. Paramount had no other significant assets or liabilities and no operating activities or employees at the time of this acquisition, so this transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition. As of June 18, 2019, Paramount became a subsidiary of Jerash Garments.

Treasure Success International Limited (“Treasure Success”) was incorporated on July 5, 2016 in Hong Kong, China, for the primary purpose to employ staff from China to support Jerash Garments' operations and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jerash Holdings.

Victory Apparel (Jordan) Manufacturing Company Limited (“Victory Apparel”) was incorporated as a limited liability company in Amman, Jordan on September 18, 2005 with declared capital of JOD 50,000. Victory Apparel has no significant assets or liabilities or other operating activities of its own.

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS (Continued)

Although Jerash Garments does not own the equity interest of Victory Apparel, our president, director and significant shareholder, Mr. Choi, is also a director of Victory Apparel and controls all decision-making for Victory Apparel along with our other significant shareholder, Mr. Lee Kian Tjiauw, who have the ability to control Victory Apparel’s financial affairs. In addition, Victory Apparel's equity at risk is not sufficient to permit it to operate without additional subordinated financial support from Mr. Choi. Based on these facts, we concluded that Jerash Garments has effective control over Victory Apparel due to Mr. Choi’s roles at both organizations and therefore Victory Apparel is considered a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810-10-05-08A. Accordingly, Jerash Garments consolidates Victory Apparel’s operating results, assets and liabilities.

On August 28, 2019, Jiangmen Treasure Success Business Consultancy Company Limited (“Jiangmen Treasure Success”) was incorporated under the laws of the People’s Republic of China in Guangzhou City of Guangdong Province in China with a total registered capital of HKD 3 million (approximately $385,000) to support sales and marketing, sample development, merchandising, procurement and other functions. One of the Company’s subsidiaries, Treasure Success, owns 100% of Jiangmen Treasure Success. Jiangmen Treasure Success has had no operations since its inception.

Jerash Holdings, its subsidiaries and VIE (herein collectively referred to as the “Company”) are engaged in manufacturing customized ready-made outerwear from knitted fabric and exporting produced apparel for large brand-name retailers. The Company intends to diversify its range of products to include additional pieces such as trousers and urban styling outerwear using different types of natural and synthetic materials. The Company also plans to expand its workforce in Jordan with workers from other countries, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar and Nepal.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures, which are normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, have been omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair presentation of the Company's financial position as of September 30, 2019, its results of operations and its cash flows for each of the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, as applicable, have been made. The unaudited interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or any future periods.

Principles of Consolidation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Jerash Holdings, its subsidiaries and VIE.

All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In accordance with accounting standards regarding the consolidation of variable interest entities, VIEs are generally entities that lack sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from other parties or whose equity holders lack adequate decision making ability. All VIEs with which the Company is involved must be evaluated to determine the primary beneficiary of the risks and rewards of the VIEs. The primary beneficiary is required to consolidate the VIE for financial reporting purposes.

As described in Note 1, management of the Company has concluded that Victory Apparel is a VIE, and that Jerash Garments is considered the primary beneficiary because Mr. Choi, the Company’s president, director, and significant stockholder absorbs the risks and rewards of Victory Apparel; therefore, the Company consolidates Victory Apparel for financial reporting purposes. Noncontrolling interests result from the consolidation of Victory Apparel, which is 100% owned by Wealth Choice Limited.

As of September 30 and March 31, 2019, the total assets of Victory Apparel were $1,299 and $1,316, respectively, and Victory Apparel had no liabilities as of September 30 and March 31, 2019. These amounts are included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets after elimination of intercompany transactions and balances. Victory Apparel was inactive for the six months ended September 30, 2019.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, in conformity with U.S. GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company’s most significant estimates include allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventory reserve, useful lives of buildings and other property and the measurement of stock-based compensation expense. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Cash

The Company considers all highly liquid investment instruments with an original maturity of three months or less from the original date of purchase to be cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2019, and March 31, 2019, the Company had no cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash consists of cash used as security deposits to obtain credit facilities of the Company from a bank and to secure custom clearance under the requirements of local regulations. The Company is required to keep certain amounts on deposit that are subject to withdrawal restrictions. These security deposits at the bank are refundable only when the bank facilities are terminated. The restricted cash is classified as a non-current asset since the Company has no intention to terminate these bank facilities within one year.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at original invoiced amount less an estimated allowance for uncollectible accounts. The Company usually grants credit to customers with good credit standing for a maximum of 90 days and determines the adequacy of reserves for doubtful accounts based on individual account analysis and historical collection trends. The Company establishes a provision for doubtful receivables when there is objective evidence that the Company may not be able to collect amounts due. The allowance is based on management's best estimates of specific losses on individual exposures, as well as a provision on historical trends of collections. The provision is recorded against accounts receivables balances, with a corresponding charge recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Actual amounts received may differ from management's estimate of credit worthiness and the economic environment. Delinquent account balances are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after management has determined that the likelihood of collection is not probable. No allowance was considered necessary as of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories include cost of raw materials, freight, direct labor and related production overhead. The cost of inventories is determined using the First in, First out (“FIFO”) method. The Company periodically reviews its inventories for excess or slow-moving items and makes provisions as necessary to properly reflect inventory value.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, reduced by accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense related to property, plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives of the assets, or in the case of leasehold improvements, the shorter of the initial lease term or the estimated useful life of the improvements. The useful life and depreciation method are reviewed periodically to ensure that the method and period of depreciation are consistent with the expected pattern of economic benefits from items of property, plant and equipment. The estimated useful lives of depreciation and amortization of the principal classes of assets are as follows:

Expenditures for maintenance and repairs, which do not materially extend the useful lives of the assets, are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments which substantially extend the useful life of assets are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization of assets retired or sold are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company assesses its long-lived assets, including property and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Factors which may indicate potential impairment include a significant underperformance relative to the historical or projected future operating results or a significant negative industry or economic trend. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset. If impairment is indicated, a loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value is estimated based on the discounted future cash flows or comparable market values, if available. The Company did not record any impairment loss during the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Revenue Recognition

Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is derived from product sales, which consist of sales of the Company’s customized ready-made outerwear for large brand-name retailers. The Company considers purchase orders to be a contract with a customer. Contracts with customers are considered to be short-term when the time between order confirmation and satisfaction of the performance obligations is equal to or less than one year, and virtually all of the Company’s contracts are short-term. The Company recognizes revenue for the transfer of promised goods to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods. The Company typically satisfies its performance obligations in contracts with customers upon shipment of the goods. Generally, payment is due from customers within 30 to 60 days of the invoice date, and the contracts do not have significant financing components. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are not an obligation of the Company. Returns and allowances are not a significant aspect of the revenue recognition process as historically they have been immaterial.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Revenue Recognition (Continued)

All of the Company’s contracts have a single performance obligation satisfied at a point in time and the transaction price is stated in the contract, usually as a price per unit. All estimates are based on the Company's historical experience, complete satisfaction of the performance obligation, and the Company's best judgment at the time the estimate is made. Historically, sales returns have not significantly impacted the Company’s revenue.

The contract assets are recorded on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as accounts receivable as of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019. For the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, there was no revenue recognized from performance obligations related to prior periods. As of September 30, 2019, there was no revenue expected to be recognized in any future periods related to remaining performance obligations.

The Company has one revenue generating reportable geographic segment under ASC Topic 280 “Segment Reporting” and derives its sales primarily from its sales of customized ready-made outerwear. The Company believes disaggregation of revenue by geographic region best depicts the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of its revenue and cash flows (see Note 13).

Shipping and Handling

Proceeds collected from customers for shipping and handling costs are included in revenues. Shipping and handling costs are expensed as incurred and are included in operating expenses, as a part of selling, general and administrative expenses. Total shipping and handling expenses were $292,354 and $281,270 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Total shipping and handling expenses were $501,136 and $416,152 for the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires the Company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Under this accounting standard, the effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Deferred income taxes were immaterial as of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019.

ASC 740 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. This interpretation requires that an entity recognize in its financial statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the position. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company has elected to classify interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, if and when required, as part of income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. No significant uncertainty in tax positions relating to income taxes were incurred during the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

Foreign Currency Translation

The reporting currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar and the Company uses the Jordanian Dinar (“JOD”) as its functional currency, except Treasure Success, which uses the Hong Kong Dollar (“HKD”) as its functional currency. The assets and liabilities of the Company have been translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, equity accounts have been translated at historical rates, and revenue and expenses have been translated into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates in effect during the reporting period. Cash flows are also translated at average translation rates for the periods, therefore, 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. Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates from period to period are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

The value of JOD against US$ and other currencies may fluctuate and is affected by, among other things, changes in Jordan’s political and economic conditions. Any significant revaluation of JOD may materially affect the Company’s financial condition in terms of US$ reporting. The following table outlines the currency exchange rates that were used in creating the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this report:

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company measures compensation expense for stock-based awards to non-employee contractors and directors based upon the awards’ initial grant-date fair value. The estimated grant-date fair value of the award is recognized as expense over the requisite service period using the straight-line method.

The Company estimates the fair value of stock options and warrants using a Black-Scholes model. This model is affected by the Company's stock price on the date of the grant as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include the expected term of the option, expected risk-free rates of return, the expected volatility of the Company's common stock, and expected dividend yield, each of which is more fully described below. The assumptions for expected term and expected volatility are the two assumptions that significantly affect the grant date fair value.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Earnings per Share

The Company computes earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings per Share” (“ASC 260”). ASC 260 requires companies with complex capital structures to present basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is measured as net income divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS but presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of potential common shares (e.g., convertible securities, options and warrants) as if they had been converted at the beginning of the periods presented, or issuance date, if later. Potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS (See Note 12).

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income consists of two components, net income and other comprehensive income. The foreign currency translation gain or loss resulting from translation of the financial statements expressed in JOD or HKD to U.S. Dollars is reported in other comprehensive income in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ASC 825-10 requires certain disclosures regarding the fair value of financial instruments. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three-level fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

The Company considers the recorded value of its financial assets and liabilities, which consist primarily of cash, including restricted cash, accounts receivable, other receivables, due from related parties, due from shareholders, accounts payable, accrued expenses, other payables and short-term loan to approximate the fair value of the respective assets and liabilities at September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019 based upon the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Concentrations and Credit Risk

Credit risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash. As of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, $6,534,151 and $7,121,161, respectively, of the Company’s cash was on deposit at financial institutions in Jordan, where there currently is no rule or regulation requiring such financial institutions to maintain insurance to cover bank deposits in the event of bank failure. As of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, $17,767,885 and $20,614,581, respectively, of the Company’s cash was on deposit at financial institutions in Hong Kong, which are insured by the Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board subject to certain limitations. While management believes that these financial institutions are of high credit quality, it also continually monitors their credit worthiness. As of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, $92,744 and $98,726, respectively, of the Company’s cash was on deposit in the United States and are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000.

Accounts receivable are typically unsecured and derived from revenue earned from customers, and therefore are exposed to credit risk.

The risk is mitigated by the Company's assessment of its customers' creditworthiness and its ongoing monitoring of outstanding balances.

Customer and vendor concentration risk

The Company’s sales are made primarily in the United States. Its operating results could be adversely affected by U.S. government policy on exporting business, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, and change of local market conditions. The Company has a concentration of its revenues and purchases with specific customers and suppliers. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, one end-customer accounted for 87% of total revenue. For the three months ended September 2018, two end-customers accounted for 78% and 11% of total revenue. For the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, one end-customer accounted for 91% and 83%, respectively, of total revenue. As of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, one end-customer accounted for 81% and 96% of the total accounts receivable balance, respectively.

For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Company purchased approximately 18% and 13% of its raw materials from two major suppliers. For the six months ended September 30, 2019, the Company purchased approximately 24% and 11% of its raw materials from two major suppliers. For the three months ended September 30, 2018, the Company purchased approximately 14% and 11% of its raw materials from two major suppliers. For the six months ended September 30, 2018, the Company purchased approximately 19% and 13% of its raw materials from two major suppliers. As of September 30, 2019, accounts payable to the Company’s three major suppliers accounted for 25%, 14% and 10% of the total accounts payable balance. As of March 31, 2019, accounts payable to these three major suppliers separately accounted for 40%, 20% and 14% of the total accounts payable balance.

A loss of any of these customers or suppliers could adversely affect the operating results or cash flows of the Company.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Risks and Uncertainties

The principal operations of the Company are located in Jordan. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic, and legal environments in Jordan, as well as by the general state of the Jordanian economy. The Company’s operations in Jordan are subject to special considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environment and foreign currency exchange. The Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in the political, regulatory and social conditions in Jordan. Although the Company has not experienced losses from these situations and believes that it is in compliance with existing laws and regulations, including its organization and structure disclosed in Note 1, this may not be indicative of future results.

NOTE 3 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

The Company considers the applicability and impact of all accounting standards updates (“ASUs”). Management periodically reviews new accounting standards that are issued.

NOTE 3 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Continued)

New Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted

The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02—Leases (Topic 842), as of April 1, 2019, using a modified retrospective transition method permitted under ASU No. 2018-11. This transition approach provides a method for recording existing leases only at the date of adoption and does not require previously reported balances to be adjusted. In addition, the Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed the Company to carry forward the historical lease classification. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional lease assets and lease liabilities of approximately $1.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively, as of April 1, 2019. The standard did not materially impact consolidated net earnings and had no impact on cash flows. (See Note 6).

New Accounting Pronouncements Recently Not Adopted

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This ASU is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations. This ASU requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This ASU requires enhanced disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of the Company’s portfolio. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements that provide additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. This ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt ASU 2016-13 and its related amendments effective January 1, 2020, and the Company does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 4 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES, NET

The Company’s net accounts receivable is as follows:

NOTE 5 – INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following:

NOTE 6 – LEASES

The Company has thirty-three operating leases for manufacturing facilities and offices. Some leases include one or more options to renew, which is typically at the Company's sole discretion. The majority of renewals to extend the lease terms are not included in our right of use assets and lease liabilities as they are not reasonably certain of exercise. The Company regularly evaluates the renewal options, and, when it is reasonably certain of exercise, it will include the renewal period in its lease term. New lease modifications result in remeasurement of the right of use asset and lease liability. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

Effective April 1, 2019, the Company adopted the new lease accounting standard using a modified retrospective transition method which allowed the Company not to recast comparative periods presented in its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. In addition, the Company elected the package of practical expedients, which allowed the Company to not reassess whether any existing contracts contain a lease, to not reassess historical lease classification as operating or finance leases, and to not reassess initial direct costs. The Company has not elected the practical expedient to use hindsight to determine the lease term for its leases at transition. The Company combines the lease and non-lease components in determining the right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and related lease obligation. Adoption of this standard resulted in the recording of operating lease ROU assets and corresponding operating lease liabilities as disclosed below and had no impact on accumulated deficit as of September 30, 2019. ROU assets and related lease obligations are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term.

All of the Company’s leases are classified as operating leases and primarily include office space and manufacturing facilities. Operating lease ROU assets are presented within other assets-net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. The current portion of operating lease liabilities are presented within accrued expenses and other payables, and the non-current portion of operating lease liabilities are presented within other long-term liabilities on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

NOTE 6 – LEASES (Continued)

Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases was as follows:      

The weighted average remaining lease terms and discount rates for all of operating leases were as follows as of September 30, 2019:

During the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred total operating lease expenses of $402,950 and $347,286, respectively. During the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred total operating lease expenses of $945,735 and $689,629, respectively.

The following is a schedule, by fiscal years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of September 30, 2019:

NOTE 7 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following:

(1)   On August 7, 2019, the Company, through Jerash Garments, closed on a transaction to purchase 12,340 square meters (approximately 3 acres) of land in Al Tajamouat Industrial City, Jordan (the “Jordan Property”) from a third party to construct a dormitory for the Company’s employees. The aggregate purchase price of the Jordan Property was JOD863,800 (approximately US$1,218,347).

(2)  On June 18, 2019, the Company closed on a transaction whereby it acquired all of the outstanding shares of Paramount, a contract manufacturer based in Amman, Jordan. As a result, Paramount became of subsidiary of Jerash Garments, and the Company assumed ownership of all of the machinery and equipment owned by Paramount. Paramount had no other significant assets or liabilities and no operating activities or employees at the time of acquisition, so this transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition. $980,000 was paid in cash to acquire all of the machinery and equipment from Paramount and the machinery and equipment were transferred to the Company.

(3)  The construction in progress account represents costs incurred for constructing a dormitory, which was previously planned to be a sewing workshop. This dormitory is approximately 4,800 square feet, located in the Tafilah Governorate of Jordan, and is expected to be operational in November 2019.

(4)   Depreciation and amortization expense was $386,136 and $334,232 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense was $724,778 and $653,542 for the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

NOTE 8 – EQUITY

Preferred Stock

The Company has 500,000 authorized shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.001 per share, and with none issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019. The preferred stock can be issued by the Board of Directors of Jerash Holdings in one or more classes or one or more series within any class, and such classes or series shall have such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such designations, preferences, rights, qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such rights as the Board of Directors may determine from time to time.

NOTE 8 – EQUITY (Continued)

Common Stock

The Company has 30,000,000 authorized shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share.

Statutory Reserve

In accordance with the Corporate Law in Jordan, Jerash Garments, Jerash Embroidery, Chinese Garments, Paramount and Victory Apparel are required to make appropriations to certain reserve funds, based on net income determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of Jordan. Appropriations to the statutory reserve are required to be 10% of net income until the reserve is equal to 100% of the entity’s share capital. This reserve is not available for dividend distribution. As of both September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, the consolidated balance of the statutory reserve was $212,739.

Dividends

On July 31, 2019, the Board of Directors of Jerash Holdings declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock, payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 11, 2019. The dividend, equal to $566,250 in the aggregate, was paid on August 19, 2019.

On May 17, 2019, February 7, 2019 and November 1, 2018, the Board of Directors of Jerash Holdings also declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock. The cash dividends of $566,250 were paid in full on June 5, 2019, February 27, 2019 and November 27, 2018, respectively.

Initial Public Offering

The registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-222596) for the Company’s initial public offering (the “IPO”) was declared effective on March 14, 2018. On May 2, 2018, the Company issued 1,430,000 shares of common stock at $7.00 per share and received gross proceeds of $10,010,000. The Company incurred underwriting commissions of $477,341, underwriter offering expenses of $250,200 and additional underwriting expenses of $352,159, yielding net proceeds from the IPO of $8,930,300.

NOTE 9 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Warrants issued for services

From time to time, the Company issues warrants to purchase its common stock. These warrants are valued using a Black-Scholes model and using the volatility, market price, exercise price, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield appropriate at the date the warrants were issued.

Simultaneous with the closing of the IPO, the Company issued to the underwriter and its affiliates warrants to purchase 57,200 shares of common stock (“IPO Underwriter Warrants”) at an exercise price of $8.75 per share with an expiration date of May 2, 2023. The shares underlying the IPO Underwriter Warrants were subject to a 180-day lock-up that expired on October 29, 2018.

As of September 30, 2019, all of the outstanding warrants were fully vested and exercisable.

The fair value of these warrants was estimated as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions:

Warrant activity is summarized as follows:

Stock Options

On March 21, 2018 the Board of Directors adopted the Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. 2018 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), pursuant to which the Company may grant various types of equity awards. 1,484,250 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under the Plan. In addition, on July 19, 2019, the Board of Directors approved the amended and restatement of the Plan, which was approved by the Company’s stockholders at its annual meeting of stockholders on September 16, 2019. The amended and restated Plan increases the number of shares reserved for issuance under the Plan by 300,000, to 1,784,250 shares, among other changes.

On April 9, 2018, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of 989,500 nonqualified stock options under the Plan in accordance with the Plan at an exercise price of $7.00 per share, and a term of five years. As of September 30, 2019, all of these outstanding stock options were fully vested and exercisable.

NOTE 9 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

Stock Options (Continued)

The fair value of these options granted on April 9, 2018 was estimated as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions:

On August 3, 2018, the Board of Directors granted the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Head of U.S. Operations a total of 150,000 nonqualified stock options under the Plan in accordance with the Plan at an exercise price of $6.12 per share and a term of ten years. As of September 30, 2019, these outstanding options were fully vested and exercisable.

The fair value of the options granted on August 3, 2018 was estimated as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions:

Stock option activity is summarized as follows:        

As of September 30, 2019, all of these outstanding stock options were fully vested and exercisable.

NOTE 10 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The relationship and the nature of related party transactions are summarized as follow:

NOTE 10 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)

On October 3, 2018, Treasure Success and FGIL entered into a lease agreement pursuant to which Treasure Success leases its office space in Hong Kong from FGIL by providing for rent in the amount of HK$119,540 (approximately $15,253) per month and having a one-year term with an option to extend the term for an additional year at the same rent.

On August 15, 2019, Treasure Success and Jiangmen V-Apparel Manufacturing Limited entered into a lease agreement pursuant to which Treasure Success leases it office space in Jiangmen, China from Jiangmen V-Apparel Manufacturing Limited by providing for rent in the amount of Chinese Yuan (“CNY”) 6,200 (approximately $885) per month. The lease has a ten-year term with a clause to increase the rental amount by 5% annually between the third and fifth years under the lease and the rental amount will be reviewed and negotiated between both parties according to the market rental rate.

On July 15, 2019, the Company, through Treasure Success, entered into an agreement to purchase office space together with certain parking spaces from FGIL for an aggregate purchase price of HK$63,000,000 (approximately $8.1 million). Pursuant to the agreement, Treasure Success paid an initial deposit of HK$6,300,000 (approximately $0.8 million) upon signing the agreement. On October 31, 2019, this agreement terminated pursuant to its terms because the conditions precedent to closing under the agreement were not met. As a result of the termination, on November 7, 2019, FGIL repaid in full, without interest, the deposit Treasure Success paid at the time the agreement was signed.

On January 16, 2018, Treasure Success and Multi-Glory entered into a consulting agreement, pursuant to which Multi-Glory will provide high-level advisory, marketing and sales services to the Company for $300,000 per annum. The agreement renews automatically for one-month terms. The agreement became effective as of January 1, 2018. Total consulting fees under this agreement were $75,000 for each of the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 and $150,000 for each of the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

On January 12, 2018, Treasure Success and Yukwise entered into a consulting agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Choi will serve as Chief Executive Officer and provide a high level of advisory and general management services for $300,000 per annum, with automatic renewal for one-month terms. This agreement became effective as of January 1, 2018. Total advisory and management expense under this agreement were $75,000 for each the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 and $150,000 for each of the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

Borrowings under the Credit Facilities, as defined in Note 11, with HSBC were previously collateralized by the personal guarantees of Mr. Choi and Mr. Ng Tsze Lun. These guarantees were released as of August 12, 2019. (See Note 11).

NOTE 11 – CREDIT FACILITIES

Pursuant to a letter agreement dated May 29, 2017, Treasure Success entered into an $8,000,000 import credit facility with HSBC (the “2017 Facility Letter”), which was amended pursuant to a letter agreement dated June 19, 2018 (the “2018 Facility Letter”) and increased to $11,000,000 pursuant to a letter agreement dated August 12, 2019 (the “2019 Facility Letter”, and together with the 2018 Facility Letter and 2017 Facility Letter, the “Facility Letter”). In addition, pursuant to an offer letter dated June 5, 2017, which was amended pursuant to a letter agreement dated June 14, 2018, HSBC offered to provide Treasure Success with a $12,000,000 factoring facility for certain debt purchase services related to our accounts receivables (the “Factoring Agreement” and together with the Facility Letter, the “Credit Facilities”). The Credit Facilities are guaranteed by Jerash Holdings, Jerash Garments and Treasure Success. In addition, the Credit Facilities required cash and other investment security collateral of $3,000,000. As of January 22, 2019, the security collateral of $3,000,000 was released. HSBC released the personal guarantees of the individual shareholders August 12, 2019. The Credit Facilities provide that drawings under the Credit Facilities are charged interest at the Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (“HIBOR”) plus 1.5% for drawings in Hong Kong dollars, and the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.5% for drawings in other currencies. In addition, the Credit Facilities also contain certain service charges and other commissions and fees.

Under the Factoring Agreement, HSBC also provides credit protection and debt services related to each of our preapproved customers. For any approved debts or collections assigned to HSBC, HSBC charges a flat fee of 0.35% on the face value of the invoice for such debt or collection. We may assign debtor payments that are to be paid to HSBC within 90 days, defined as the maximum terms of payment. We may receive advances on invoices that are due within 30 days of the delivery of our goods, defined as the maximum invoicing period.

NOTE 11 – CREDIT FACILITIES (Continued)

The Credit Facilities are subject to review at any time, and HSBC has discretion on whether to renew the Facility Letter. Either party may terminate the Factoring Agreement subject to a 30-day notice period.

As of September 30, 2019, and March 31, 2019, the Company had made $16,049 and $360,401 in withdrawals, respectively, under the Credit Facilities, which are due within 120 days of each borrowing date or upon demand by HSBC. As of September 30, 2019, $16,049 was outstanding under the Factoring Agreement and no amounts were outstanding under the Facility Letter. As of March 31, 2019, $85,421 was outstanding under the Factoring Agreement and $274,980 outstanding under the Facility Letter.

On January 31, 2019, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“SCBHK”) offered to provide an import facility of up to $3.0 million to Treasure Success pursuant to a facility letter, dated June 15, 2018. Pursuant to the agreement, SCBHK agreed to finance import invoice financing and pre-shipment financing of export orders up to an aggregate of $3.0 million. The SCBHK facility bears interest at 1.3% per annum over SCBHK’s cost of funds. As of September 30, 2019, and March 31, 2019, the Company had an outstanding amount of $0 and $288,310, respectively, in import invoice financing.

NOTE 12 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. 57,200 IPO Underwriter Warrants were anti-dilutive for the three and six months ended September 30, 2019 and excluded from the EPS calculation. For the three and six months ended September 30, 2018, 57,200 IPO Underwriter Warrants, 50,000 stock options to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and 100,000 stock options to the Company’s Head of U.S. Operations were anti-dilutive.

NOTE 13 – SEGMENT REPORTING

ASC 280, “Segment Reporting”, establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments on a basis consistent with the Company's internal organizational structure as well as information about geographical areas, business segments and major customers in financial statements for details on the Company's business segments. The Company uses the “management approach” in determining reportable operating segments. The management approach considers the internal organization and reporting used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source for determining the Company’s reportable segments. Management, including the chief operating decision maker, reviews operating results by the revenue of the Company’s products. The Company’s major product is outerwear. For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, outerwear accounted for approximately 94.8% and 96.3% of total revenue, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, outerwear accounted for approximately 95.5% and 97.3% of total revenue, respectively. Based on management's assessment, the Company has determined that it has only one operating segment as defined by ASC 280.

The following table summarizes sales by geographic areas for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The following table summarizes sales by geographic areas for the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

All long-lived assets were located in Jordan as of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019.

NOTE 14 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

On August 28, 2019, a new entity, Jiangmen Treasure Success, was incorporated under the laws of the People’s Republic of China in Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China with a total registered capital of HKD 3 million (approximately $385,000). The Company’s subsidiary, Treasure Success, is required to contribute HKD 3 million (approximately $385,000) as paid-in capital in exchange for 100% ownership interest in Jiangmen Treasure Success. As of the date of this report, Treasure Success has not made the capital contribution. Pursuant to Jiangmen Treasure Success’s organizational documents, the Company is required to complete the capital contribution before December 31, 2029.

Contingencies

From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues costs associated with these matters when they become probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred. The Company’s management does not expect any liability from the disposition of such claims and litigation individually or in the aggregate would not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

NOTE 15 – INCOME TAX

Jerash Garments, Jerash Embroidery, Chinese Garments and Paramount and Victory Apparel are subject to the regulations of the Income Tax Department in Jordan. The corporate income tax rate is 14% for the industrial sector. In accordance with the Investment Encouragement Law, Jerash Garments’ export sales to overseas customers were entitled to a 100% income tax exemption for a period of 10 years commencing at the first day of production. This exemption had been extended for 5 years until December 31, 2018. The effect of the tax exemption on the Company’s 2019 fiscal results is a tax savings of approximately $1,623,717, or $0.14 per share. Effective January 1, 2019, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan government has changed some features of Jerash Garments and its subsidiaries area to a Development Zone. In accordance with Development Zone law, Jerash Garments and its subsidiaries began paying corporate income tax in Jordan at a rate of 10% plus a 1% social contribution. Effective January 1, 2020 this rate will increase to 14% plus a 1% social contribution.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) was enacted. The Tax Act imposed a tax on previously untaxed accumulated earnings and profits (“E&P”) of foreign subsidiaries (the “Toll Charge”). The Toll Charge is based in part of the amount of E&P held in cash and other specific assets as of December 31, 2017. The Toll Charge can be paid over an eight-year period, starting in 2018, and will not accrue interest. Additionally, under the provisions of the Tax Act, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, the foreign earnings of Jerash Garments and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. taxation at the Jerash Holdings level under the new Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) regime. The GILTI provisions have an effect of increasing the effective tax rate by absorbing the current year loss generated by Jerash Holdings. However, Jerash Holdings is eligible to claim a deduction of up to 50% of GILTI income and is eligible to claim a foreign tax credit on the foreign taxes paid by Jerash Garments and its subsidiaries which are attributable to GILTI. Furthermore, the GILTI income is effectively exempt from tax in the states in which Jerash Holdings operates. As a result of these provisions, Jerash Holdings is not expected to have an incremental U.S. cash tax cost as a result of the GILTI rules during fiscal 2020.

NOTE 16 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

As of October 27, 2019, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer assumed the positions of principal financial officer and principal accounting officer on an interim basis upon the death of Richard J. Shaw.

On October 31, 2019, the agreement between Treasure Success and FGIL for the purchase of office and parking spaces terminated pursuant to its terms. See Note 10.

On November 4, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the payment of a dividend of $0.05 per share payable on November 26, 2019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 18, 2019.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to: any projections of earnings, revenues or other financial items; any statements regarding the adequacy, availability and sources of capital, any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new products, services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan” “project” or “anticipate” and other similar words. In addition to any assumptions and other factors and matters referred to specifically in connection with such forward-looking statements, factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements include those factors set forth in the “Risk Factors” section included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2019 and in subsequent reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, such as those disclosed in this Quarterly Report. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

The information included in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes included in this Quarterly Report, and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on June 28, 2019. References to fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019 in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations refer to our fiscal years ending March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively.

Results of Operations

Three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018

The following table summarizes the results of our operations during the three-month periods ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 and provides information regarding the dollar and percentage increase or (decrease) during such periods.

(All amounts, other than percentages, in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Revenue. Revenue decreased by approximately $2.9 million or 9%, to $30.6 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2019 from approximately $33.5 million for the same period in fiscal 2019. The decrease was mainly because in the prior year quarter, approximately $2.5 million of shipments scheduled to be shipped in June were shipped in early July due to the Eid al-Fitr holiday in mid-June. Because this holiday fell in early June 2019, the shipment backlog was cleared before end of June. In addition, there were comparatively more orders (over $3.3 million) which were originally scheduled to be delivered in late September 2019 but actually shipped out in early October 2019 and thus not recognized as sales in the second quarter.

The following table outlines the dollar amount and percentage of total sales to our customers for the three months ended September 30, 2019.

(All amounts, other than percentages, in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Revenue by Geographic Area

(All amounts, other than percentages, in thousands of U.S. dollars)

According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Jordan Free Trade Treaty, which became effective December 2001, all apparel manufactured in Jordan can be exported to the U.S. with free duty. This treaty provides substantial benefits to us by allowing us to compete and to expand our garment export business in the U.S.

The increase in sales to the U.S. of approximately 5% in the three months ended September 30, 2019, was mainly attributable to the expansion of our customer base to include more customers with export orders in the US.

For the three months ended September 30, 2019, sales to Jordan and other locations decreased by 78% and 74% respectively as the group devoted more resources on the abovementioned orders from new export customers which have higher profit margin on average, and had limited production capacities for local orders.

Cost of goods sold. Following the decrease in sales revenue, our cost of goods sold decreased by approximately $1.8 million, or 7%, to approximately $23.3 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to approximately $25.1 million for the same period in fiscal 2019. As a percentage of revenues, the cost of goods sold increased by approximately 1% to 76% for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to 75% for the same period in fiscal 2019. The increase in cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenues was primarily attributable the expansion of our client base to customers including New Balance and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Also, our Paramount facility and new satellite factory are still in the warm-up phase and have not yet contributed to our gross margin. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, we purchased 18% and 13% of our raw materials from two major suppliers, Duck San Enterprise Co., Ltd (“Duck San”) and Universal Star Corporation (“Universal Star”), respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2018, the Company purchased approximately 14% and 11% of our raw materials from two major suppliers, Universal Star and Sunny Special Dyeing & Finishing Co., Ltd, respectively.

Gross profit margin. Gross profit margin was approximately 24% for the three months ended September 30, 2019, which was lower by 1% from 25% for the same period in fiscal 2019. The lower gross profit margin was attributable to the expansion of our customer base and the inclusion of the Paramount facility and satellite factory, which have not yet contributed to gross margin.

Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by approximately 39% from approximately $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 to approximately $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to the increases in expenses in repair, maintenance and improvements for the newly leased production premises and satellite factories, expenses related to a land purchase and its related dormitory construction and expenses to expand marketing and supporting functions in the Hong Kong office.

Stock-based compensation expenses. There was a stock-based compensation expense related to the issuance of stock options and warrants in relation to the IPO in May 2018. There were $0.19 million and $0.19 million stock-based compensation expenses in the quarter ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively.

Other expense, net. Other expense, net was approximately $5,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to other expense, net of approximately $6,800 for the same period in fiscal 2019. The decrease was primarily due to gain on the foreign currency exchange loss from converting Jordanian Dinars to U.S. Dollars for financial reporting.

Net income before taxation. Net income before taxation for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was $4.2 million compared to net income before taxation of approximately $6.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2018. The increase was mainly attributable to the lower sales and gross margin, and the increase in sales, and increase in selling, general and administrative expenses mentioned above.

Taxation. Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was $0.6 million compared to income tax expense of $1.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2018. The effective tax rates were 14.2% and 24.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The decrease of the income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was mainly because of the impact of the one-time transition Toll Charge of approximately $1.5 million accrued in comparative period, and no such tax expense in current period. In addition, the Company became subject to corporate income tax in Jordan at a rate of 10% plus a 1% social contribution as of January 1, 2019. The Jordanian corporate income tax accrued during three months ended September 30, 2019 caused an increase of approximately $0.5 million compared with the same period of fiscal 2019. GILTI was insignificant for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. See further discussion in Note 15.

Net income. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was $3.6 million compared to a net income of $4.6 million for the same period in fiscal 2019. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower sales and gross margin, and increased selling and administrative expenses which were partially offset by a decrease in income tax expense.

Six months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018

The following table summarizes the results of our operations during the six-month periods ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 and provides information regarding the dollar and percentage increase or (decrease) during such periods.

(All amounts, other than percentages, in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Revenue. Revenue increased by approximately $1.3 million or 3%, to $53.1 million, for the six months ended September 30, 2019 from approximately $51.8 million for the same period in fiscal 2019. The increase was mainly the result of our expansion in client base to attract orders from other U.S. customers, including New Balance and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

The following table outlines the dollar amount and percentage of total sales to our customers the six months ended September 30, 2019.

(All amounts, other than percentages, in thousands of U.S. dollars)

(1) Substantially all of our products are sold under The North Face brand that is owned by VF Corporation.

Revenue by Geographic Area

(All amounts, other than percentages, in thousands of U.S. dollars)

According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Jordan Free Trade Treaty, all apparel manufactured in Jordan can be exported to the U.S. with free duty. This treaty provides substantial benefits to us by allowing us to compete and to expand our garment export business in the U.S.

The increase in sales to the U.S. of approximately 13%, or $5.7 million, in the six months ended September 30, 2019 was mainly attributable to the increase in orders from both existing and new customers in the U.S.

Sales to customers in Jordan and other locations decreased by 69% and 85% respectively for the six-month ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in fiscal 2019. The decrease was attributable to our focus on export orders which on average provide better profit margin rather than relatively low profit margin local orders.

Cost of goods sold. Following the increase in sales revenue, our cost of goods sold increased by approximately $2.5 million or 6%, to approximately $41.3 million, for the six months ended September 30, 2019 compared to approximately $38.8 million for the same period in fiscal 2019.

As a percentage of revenues, the cost of goods sold was 78%, which was 3% higher than the same period in fiscal 2019. The lower gross profit margin was attributable to the introduction of new customers and inclusion of Paramount facility and satellite factory, which have not yet contributed to gross margin. For the six months ended September 30, 2019, we purchased approximately 24% and 11% of our raw materials from two major suppliers, Duck San and Universal Star, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2018, the Company purchased approximately 19% and 13% of our raw materials from two major suppliers, Duck San and Universal Star, respectively.

Gross profit margin. Gross profit margin was approximately 22% for the six months ended September 30, 2019, which was 3% lower than the same period in fiscal 2019. The lower gross profit margin was attributable to the expansion of our customer base and the inclusion of the Paramount facility and satellite factory, which have not yet contributed to gross margin

Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by approximately 36% from approximately $4.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2018 to approximately $5.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to the increases in expenses in repair, maintenance and improvements for the newly leased production premises and satellite factories, expenses related to a land purchase and its related dormitory construction and expenses to expand marketing and supporting functions in the Hong Kong office in the six-month period ended September 30, 2019.

Stock-based compensation expenses. There was a stock-based compensation expense related to the issuance of stock options and warrants in relation to the IPO in May 2018. There were $0.19 million and $3.4 million stock-based compensation expenses in the six-month period ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively.

Other expense, net. Other expense, net was approximately $9,600 for the six months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to other expense, net of approximately $1,300 for the same period in fiscal 2019. The increase was primarily due to gain on the foreign currency exchange loss from converting Jordanian Dinars to U.S. Dollars for financial reporting.

Net income before taxation. Net income before taxation for the six months ended September 30, 2019 was $6.1 million compared to net income before taxation of approximately $5.5 million in the six months ended September 30, 2018. The increase was mainly attributable to the $3.4 million of stock-based compensation reported in fiscal 2019 mentioned above, partially offset by the increases in expenses in repair, maintenance and improvements for the newly leased production premises and satellite factories, expenses related to a land purchase and its related dormitory construction and expenses to expand marketing and supporting functions in the Hong Kong office to date in fiscal 2020.

Taxation. Income tax expense for the six months ended September 30, 2019 was $0.9 million compared to income tax expense of $1.8 million in the six months ended September 30, 2018. The effective tax rate was 15.3% and 33.1% for the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The decrease of the income tax expense for the six months ended September 30, 2019 was mainly because of the impact of the one-time transition Toll Charge of approximately $1.8 million accrued in comparative period, and no such tax expense in current period. In addition, the Company became subject to corporate income tax in Jordan at a rate of 10% plus a 1% social contribution in January 1, 2019. The Jordanian corporate income tax accrued during six months ended September 30, 2019 caused an increase of approximately $0.9 million compared with the same period of fiscal 2019. GILTI was insignificant for the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. See further discussion in Note 15.

Net income. Net income for the six months ended September 30, 2019 was $5.1 million compared to a net income of $3.7 million for the same period in fiscal 2019. The increase was primarily attributable to a the $3.4 million of stock-based compensation and a provision for taxation of $1.8 million reported in fiscal 2019 due to the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, partially offset by the increases in expenses in repair, maintenance and improvements for the newly leased production premises and satellite factories, expenses related to a land purchase and its related dormitory construction, expenses to expand marketing and supporting functions in the Hong Kong office in fiscal 2020, and lower income tax expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We are a holding company incorporated in the U.S. We may need dividends and other distributions on equity from our Jordanian subsidiaries to satisfy our liquidity requirements. Current Jordanian regulations permit our Jordanian subsidiaries to pay dividends to us only out of their accumulated profits, if any, determined in accordance with Jordanian accounting standards and regulations. In addition, our Jordanian subsidiaries are required to set aside at least 10% of their respective accumulated profits each year, if any, to fund certain reserve funds. These reserves are not distributable as cash dividends. We have relied on direct payments of expenses by our subsidiaries (which generate all of our revenues) to meet our obligations to date. To the extent payments are due in U.S. dollars, we have occasionally paid such amounts in Jordanian Dinar (“JOD”) to an entity controlled by our management capable of paying such amounts in U.S. dollars. Such transactions have been made at prevailing exchange rates and have resulted in immaterial losses or gains on currency exchange.

As of September 30, 2019, we had cash of approximately $23.6 million and restricted cash of approximately $0.8 million compared to cash of approximately $27.2 million and restricted cash of approximately $0.7 million at March 31, 2019. The reduction in cash is a result of working capital uses, purchase of property, plant, and equipment, acquisition of assets, dividend distribution, and repayment of our working capital line of credit.

Our current assets as of September 30, 2019 were approximately $55.2 million and our current liabilities were approximately $6.2 million, which resulted in a ratio of approximately 8.9. As of March 31, 2019, our current assets were approximately $55.4 million and our current liabilities were $7.6 million, resulting in a ratio of 7.3.

Primary drivers in the slight decrease in current assets are a decrease in cash and inventory offset by increases in accounts receivable and advances to suppliers. Accounts receivable increased $10.3 million as shipments in the quarter have not been fully collected.

Primary drivers in the decrease in current liabilities are a reduction in amounts due under credit facilities, current income taxes payable and accounts payable offset by increases in accrued expenses.

Total equity as of September 30, 2019 was approximately $54.5 million compared to $50.3 million as of March 31, 2019.

We had net working capital of $49.0 million and $47.8 million as of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, respectively. Based on our current operating plan, we believe that cash on hand and cash generated from operation will be sufficient to support our working capital needs for the next 12 months from the date this document is filed.

We have funded our working capital needs from our operations. Our working capital requirements are influenced by the level of our operations, the numerical and dollar volume of our sales contracts, the progress of execution on our customer contracts, and the timing of accounts receivable collections.

On July 29, 2019, our Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.05 per share. The dividend was paid on August 19, 2019 to stockholders of record as of August 11, 2019.

Credit Facilities

HSBC Facility

On May 29, 2017, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Treasure Success, entered into a facility letter (“2017 Facility Letter”) with Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (“HSBC”) to provide credit to the Company, which was later amended by an offer letter between HSBC, Treasure Success and Jerash Garments dated June 19, 2018 (“2018 Facility Letter”), and further amended on August 12, 2019 (the “2019 Facility Letter,” and together with the 2017 Facility Letter and the 2018 Facility Letter, the “HSBC Facility”). The 2019 Facility Letter, extends the term of the HSBC Facility indefinitely, subject to review at any time by HSBC. Pursuant to the 2019 Facility Letter, the Company has a total credit limit of $11,000,000.

The HSBC Facility currently provides us with various credit facilities for importing and settling payment for goods purchased from the Company’s suppliers. The available credit facilities as described in greater detail below includes an import facility, import facilities with loan against import, trust receipts, clean import loan, and advances to us against purchase orders. HSBC charges an interest rate of 1.5% per annum over LIBOR or HIBOR, as applicable, for credit related to the release of goods immediately on the Company’s documentary credit. LIBOR was 2.56% and HIBOR was 1.75% at March 31, 2019. HSBC charges a commission of: i) 0.25% for the first $50,000, ii) 0.125% for the balance in excess of $50,000 and up to $100,000 and iii) 0.0625% for balance in excess of $100,000 and an interest rate of 1.5% per annum over LIBOR or HIBOR, as applicable, for credit related to trust receipts whereby HSBC has title to the goods or merchandise released immediately to us. HSBC has approved certain of the Company’s suppliers that are eligible to use clean import loans. HSBC charges a commission of: i) 0.25% for the first $50,000, ii) 0.125% for the balance in excess of $50,000 and up to $100,000 and iii) 0.0625% for balance in excess of $100,000 and an interest of 1.5% per annum over LIBOR or HIBOR, as applicable, for credit services related to clean import loans or release of the goods or merchandise based on evidence of delivery or invoice. HSBC will advance up to 70% of the purchase order value in the Company’s favor. HSBC charges a handling fee of 0.25% and an interest rate of 1.5% per annum over LIBOR or HIBOR, as applicable, for credit services related to advances. Previously, the HSBC Facility was collateralized by the guarantees of us, Jerash Garments, Treasure Success and the personal guarantees of Mr. Choi and Mr. Ng Tsze Lun. The personal guarantees were released by HSBC in August 2019. Jerash Garments is also required to maintain an account at HSBC for receiving payments from VF Sourcing Asia S.A.R.L. and its related companies.

In addition, to secure the Facility Letter, the Company had granted HSBC a charge of $3,000,000 over the Company’s deposits. This charge was accounted for as restricted cash in our balance sheet at March 31, 2018. Following the effectiveness of the 2018 Facility Letter, the security collateral of $3,000,000 was released.

As of September 30, 2019, no amounts were outstanding under the Facility Letter. Borrowings under the Facility Letter are due within 120 days of each borrowing date or upon demand by HSBC.

HSBC Factoring Agreement

On June 5, 2017, Treasure Success entered into an Offer Letter - Invoice Discounting / Factoring Agreement and on August 21, 2017, Treasure Success entered into the Invoice Discounting/Factoring Agreement (together, the “2017 Factoring Agreement”) with HSBC for certain debt purchase services related to the Company’s accounts receivables. On June 14, 2018, Treasure Success and Jerash Garments entered into another Offer Letter - Invoice Discounting / Factoring Agreement with HSBC (the “2018 Factoring Agreement, and together with the 2017 Factoring Agreement, the “HSBC Factoring Agreement”), which amends the 2017 Factoring Agreement. The HSBC Factoring Agreement is effective through May 1, 2019. The Company anticipates amending the HSBC Factoring Agreement to extend the term of the facility with substantially similar terms and that the Company will continue to be able to use the borrowings under the HSBC Factoring Agreement through any negotiation period. Under the current terms of the HSBC Factoring Agreement, the Company may borrow up to $12,000,000. In exchange for advances on eligible invoices from HSBC for the Company’s approved customers, HSBC charges a fee to advance such payments at a discounting charge of 1.5% per annum over 2-month LIBOR or HIBOR, as applicable. Such fee accrues on a daily basis on the amount of funds in use. HSBC has final determination of the percentage amount available for prepayment from each of the Company’s approved customers. The Company may not prepay an amount from a customer in excess of 85% of the funds available for borrowing. As of September 30, 2019, $16,049 was outstanding under the Factoring Agreement. HSBC also provides credit protection and debt services related to each of the Company’s preapproved customers. For any approved debts or collections assigned to HSBC, HSBC charges a flat fee of 0.35% on the face value of the invoice for such debt or collection. The Company may assign debtor payments that are to be paid to HSBC within 90 days, defined as the maximum terms of payment. The Company may receive advances on invoices that are due within 30 days of the delivery of the Company’s goods, defined as the maximum invoicing period. The advances made by HSBC were collateralized by the guarantees of us, Jerash Garments and Treasure Success and the personal guarantees of Mr. Choi and Mr. Ng Tsze Lun. If the Company fails to pay any sum due to HSBC, HSBC may charge a default interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum over the best lending rate quoted by HSBC on such defaulted amount. In addition, to secure the Factoring Agreement, the Company had granted HSBC a charge of $3,000,000 over the Company’s deposits. Following the effectiveness of the 2018 Factoring Agreement, the security collateral of $3,000,000 was released as of January 22, 2019. HSBC has released the personal guarantees of Mr. Choi and Mr. Ng, in August 2019. The HSBC Factoring Agreement is subject to the review by HSBC at any time and HSBC has discretion on whether to renew the HSBC Factoring Agreement. Either party may terminate the agreement subject to a 30-day notice period.

SCBHK Facility Letter

Pursuant to the SCBHK facility letter dated June 15, 2018 and issued to Treasure Success International Limited by SCBHK, on January 31, 2019, SCBHK offered to provide an import facility of up to $3.0 million to Treasure Success. The SCBHK facility covers import invoice financing and pre-shipment financing under export orders with a combined limit of $3 million. SCBHK charges interest at 1.3% per annum over SCBHK’s cost of funds. In consideration for arranging the SCBHK facility, Treasure Success paid SCBHK HKD50,000. The Company was informed by SCBHK on January 31, 2019 that the SCBHK facility has been activated. As of September 30, 2019, there were no outstanding amounts under the SCBHK facility.

Six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

(All amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)