UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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 September 30, 20222023

 

or

 

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

 

For the transition period from _________ to _________

 

Commission File Number 001-38308000-55555

 

Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 32-0439333

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

B1601 DonogfangYinxiang Building

No. 139 Liansheng Road, Humen Town

Dongguan, Guangdong,, China 523000

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s phone number, including area code (86(86)) 769-85729133

 

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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common stock, par value $0.001 per share

 

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 issuer 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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 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 November 14, 2022,13, 2023, there were 15,655,038 shares, par value $0.001, of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
   
PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION3
   
ITEM 1.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:3
   
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 20222023 (Unaudited) and December 31, 202120223
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022 (Unaudited)4
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022 (Unaudited)5
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022 (Unaudited)6
   
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022 (Unaudited)7
   
ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS17
   
ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK20
   
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES20
   
PART IIOTHER INFORMATION22
   
ITEM 1LEGAL PROCEEDINGS22
   
ITEM 2UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS22
   
ITEM 3DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES22
   
ITEM 4MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES22
   
ITEM 5OTHER INFORMATION22
   
ITEM 6EXHIBITS22
   
SIGNATURES23

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

FORTUNE VALLEY TREASURES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 20222023 AND DECEMBER 31, 20212022

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

December 31,

2021

  

September 30,

2023

 

December 31,

2022

 
 (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)    
Assets                
Current assets                
Cash and cash equivalents $239,443  $123,163  $13,276  $165,685 
Accounts receivable (including $116,995 and $43,477 from related parties as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)  3,650,531   2,662,168 
Accounts receivable, net (including $69,746 and $146,087 from related parties as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)  4,303,366   4,797,564 
Inventories  147,097   81,073   59,239   148,925 
Prepayments and other current assets (including $1,957,201 and $1,813,904 to related parties as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)  2,507,504   2,176,713 
Due from related party  -   26,364 
Prepayments and other current assets, net (including $966,676 and $1,102,861 to related parties as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)  1,367,548   1,758,917 
Total current assets  6,544,575   5,069,481   5,743,429   6,871,091 
                
Non-current assets                
Deposits paid (including $1,607,955 and $1,596,075 to related parties as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)  2,316,264   2,306,160 
Deposits paid, net (including $523,296 and $758,445 to related parties as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)  605,609   1,121,302 
Property and equipment, net  110,019   140,394   104,225   97,890 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  317,612   385,896   229,526   297,232 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, related parties  76,639   98,626   60,928   75,300 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  60,928   75,300 
Intangible assets, net  1,475,000   2,281,790   198,806   370,926 
Goodwill  1,255,931   1,406,289   431,323   454,201 
Total Assets $12,096,040  $11,688,636  $7,373,846  $9,287,942 
                
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                
Current liabilities                
Operating lease obligations – current $110,896  $133,586  $98,336  $110,201 
Operating lease obligations, related parties - current  24,851   22,666   10,855   16,629 
Accounts payable (including $3,629 and $17,789 to related parties as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)  155,039   239,492 
Operating lease obligations, - current  10,855   16,629 
Accounts payable (including $124,987 and $80,426 to related parties as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)  683,967   688,822 
Accrued liabilities  131,363   128,343   625,189   502,389 
Bank and other borrowings - current  413,207   101,207   451,119   422,653 
Income tax payable  111,142   25,726   7,352   38,879 
Customer advances  176,213   382,518   71,315   139,334 
Due to related parties  596,006   683,981   723,488   565,675 
Total current liabilities  1,718,717   1,717,519   2,671,621   2,484,582 
                
Non-current liabilities                
Operating lease obligations – non-current  202,180   240,611   138,263   189,957 
Operating lease obligations, related parties – non-current  57,238   77,934   41,005   55,056 
Operating lease obligations, – non-current  41,005   55,056 
Bank and other borrowings  89,424   188,218   188,326   58,438 
Total Liabilities  2,067,559   2,224,282   3,039,215   2,788,033 
                
Stockholders’ Equity                
Common stock (150,000,000 shares authorized, 15,655,038 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021)  15,655   15,655 
Common stock (150,000,000 shares authorized, 15,655,038 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022)  15,655   15,655 
Additional paid-in capital  11,061,233   11,061,233   11,061,233   11,061,233 
Accumulated deficit and statutory reserves  (809,468)  (2,561,681)  (6,088,707)  (4,504,404)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  (679,256)  544,305 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (545,059)  (180,826)
Total Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. stockholders’ equity  9,588,164   9,059,512   4,443,122   6,391,658 
Noncontrolling interests  440,317   404,842   (108,491)  108,251 
Total Stockholders’ Equity  10,028,481   9,464,354   4,334,631   6,499,909 
                
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $12,096,040  $11,688,636  $7,373,846  $9,287,942 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FORTUNE VALLEY TREASURES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20222023 AND 20212022

(Unaudited)

 

  2022  2021  2022  2021 
  

Three months ended

September 30,

  

Nine months ended

September 30,

 
  2022  2021  2022  2021 
             
Net revenues (including $79,137 and $106,378 from related parties for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively; $120,632 and $495,062 from related parties for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively) $2,915,303  $2,005,390  $6,513,572  $5,474,894 
                 
Cost of revenues (including $377,283 and $238,524 from related parties for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively; $763,663 and $508,867 from related parties for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively)  1,400,522   875,418   3,018,507   2,402,685 
Gross profit  1,514,781   1,129,972   3,495,065   3,072,209 
                 
Operating expenses:                
Selling and distribution expenses  15,509   21,964   49,593   69,122 
General and administrative expenses  472,131   499,928   1,347,074   1,431,377 
                 
Operating income  1,027,141   608,080   2,098,398   1,571,710 
                 
Other income (expense):                
Other income  2,221   2,309   10,423   2,595 
Interest income  114   203   207   851 
Interest expense  (10,388)  (4,327)  (21,077)  (13,814)
Other expense, net  (8,053)  (1,815)  (10,447)  (10,368)
                 
Income before income tax  1,019,088   606,265   2,087,951   1,561,342 
                 
Income tax expense  108,353   156,402   212,274   319,024 
                 
Net income $910,735  $449,863  $1,875,677  $1,242,318 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  54,931   59,875   123,464   132,601 
Net income attributable to Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.  855,804   389,988   1,752,213   1,109,717 
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss):                
Foreign currency translation income (loss)  (719,949)  23,945   (1,311,550)  105,316 
                 
Total comprehensive income  190,786   473,808   564,127   1,347,634 
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests  10,749   63,637   35,475   143,831 
Comprehensive income attributable to Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. $180,037  $410,171  $528,652  $1,203,803 
                 
Earnings per share                
Basic and diluted earnings per share* $0.05  $0.02  $0.11  $0.07 
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding*  15,655,038   15,655,038   15,655,038   15,655,038 

*Given effect of the Reverse Stock Split, see Note 9
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
  Three months ended
September 30,
  

Nine months ended

September 30,

 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
             
Net revenues (including $17,570 and $79,137 from related parties for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively; $87,168 and $120,632 from related parties for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively) $909,719  $2,915,303  $3,817,605  $6,513,572 
                 
Cost of revenues (including $131,000 and $377,283 from related parties for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively; $493,096 and $763,663 from related parties for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively)  593,294   1,400,522   1,923,459   3,018,507 
Gross profit  316,425   1,514,781   1,894,146   3,495,065 
                 
Operating expenses:                
Selling and distribution expenses  14,667   15,509   40,925   49,593 
General and administrative expenses  1,523,598   472,131   3,502,565   1,347,074 
                 
Operating income (loss)  (1,221,840)  1,027,141   (1,649,344)  2,098,398 
                 
Other income (expense):                
Other income  7,466   2,221   15,676   10,423 
Interest income  14   114   61   207 
Interest expense  (10,290)  (10,388)  (28,546)  (21,077)
Other expense, net  (2,810)  (8,053)  (12,809)  (10,447)
                 
Income (loss) before income tax  (1,224,650)  1,019,088   (1,662,153)  2,087,951 
                 
Income tax expense (benefit)  (1,906)  108,353   94,596   212,274 
                 
Net income (loss) $(1,222,744) $910,735  $(1,756,749) $1,875,677 
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests  (114,085)  54,931   (172,446)  123,464 
Net income (loss) attributable to Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.  (1,108,659)  855,804   (1,584,303)  1,752,213 
                 
Other comprehensive income:                
Foreign currency translation loss  (31,568)  (719,949)  (408,529)  (1,311,550)
                 
Total comprehensive income (loss)  (1,254,312)  190,786   (2,165,278)  564,127 
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests  (117,184)  10,749   (216,742)  35,475 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. $(1,137,128) $180,037  $(1,948,536) $528,652 
                 
Earnings (loss) per share                
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share $(0.07) $0.05  $(0.10) $0.11 
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding $15,655,038  $15,655,038  $15,655,038  $15,655,038 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FORTUNE VALLEY TREASURES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20222023 AND 20212022

(Unaudited)

 

  Number of shares  Amount  

Paid-in

Capital

  

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

  Statutory
Reserves
  

controlling

Interests

  Stockholders’
Equity
 
  Common Stock  Additional  

Accumulated

Other

  

Accumulated

Deficit and

  Non  Total 
  Number of shares  Amount  

Paid-in

Capital

  

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

  Statutory
Reserves
  

controlling

Interests

  Stockholders’
Equity
 
Balance as of December 31, 2021  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $544,305  $(2,561,681) $404,842  $    9,464,354 
Net income  -   -   -   -   148,676   27,283   175,959 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   8,972   -   1,748   10,720 
Balance as of March 31, 2022  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $553,277  $(2,413,005) $433,873  $9,651,033 
Net income  -   -   -   -   747,733   41,250   788,983 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   (556,766)  -   (45,555)  (602,321)
Balance as of June 30, 2022  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $(3,489) $(1,665,272) $429,568  $9,837,695 
Net income  -   -   -   -   855,804   54,931   910,735 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   (675,767)  -   (44,182)  (719,949)
Balance as of September 30, 2022  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $(679,256) $(809,468) $440,317  $10,028,481 

  Common Stock *  Additional  

Accumulated

Other

  

Accumulated

Deficit and

  Non  Total 
  Number of shares  Amount  

Paid-in

Capital*

  

Comprehensive

Income

  Statutory
Reserves
  

controlling

Interests

  Stockholders’
Equity
 
Balance as of December 31, 2020*  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $300,265  $(4,341,417) $195,915  $    7,231,651 
Net income  -   

-

   -   -   305,254   30,320   335,574 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   (6,067)  -   (603)  (6,670)
Balance as of March 31, 2021*  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $294,198  $(4,036,163) $225,632  $7,560,555 
Net income  -   -   -   -   414,475   42,406   456,881 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   79,970   -   8,071   88,041 
Balance as of June 30, 2021*  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $374,168  $(3,621,688) $276,109  $8,105,477 
Beginning balance *  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $374,168  $(3,621,688) $276,109  $8,105,477 
Net income  -   -   -   -   389,988   59,875   449,863 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   20,183   -   3,762   23,945 
Balance as of September 30, 2021*  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $394,351  $(3,231,700) $339,746  $8,579,285 
Ending balance *  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $394,351  $(3,231,700) $339,746  $8,579,285 

  

Number

of shares

  Amount  Paid-in
Capital
  Comprehensive
Loss
  Statutory
Reserves
  controlling
Interests
  Stockholders’
Equity
 
  Common Stock  Additional  Accumulated
Other
  Accumulated
Deficit and
  Non  Total 
  

Number

of shares

  Amount  Paid-in
Capital
  Comprehensive
Loss
  Statutory
Reserves
  controlling
Interests
  Stockholders’
Equity
 
Balance as of December 31, 2022  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $(180,826) $(4,504,404) $108,251  $    6,499,909 
Net loss  -   -   -   -   (88,819)  (357)  (89,176)
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   45,290   -   182   45,472 
Balance as of March 31, 2023  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $(135,536) $(4,593,223) $108,076  $6,456,205 
Net loss  -   -   -   -   (386,825)  (58,004)  (444,829)
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   (381,054)  -   (41,379)  (422,433)
Balance as of June 30, 2023  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $(516,590) $(4,980,048) $8,693  $5,588,943 
Net loss  -   -   -   -   (1,108,659)  (114,085)  (1,222,744)
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   (28,469)  -   

(3,099

)  (31,568)
Balance as of September 30, 2023  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $(545,059) $(6,088,707) $(108,491) $4,334,631 

 

*Given effect of the Reverse Stock Split, see Note 9
  Common Stock  Additional  Accumulated
Other
  Accumulated
Deficit and
  Non  Total 
  Number of shares  Amount  Paid-in
Capital
  Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Statutory
Reserves
  controlling
Interests
  Stockholders’
Equity
 
Balance as of December 31, 2021  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $544,305  $(2,561,681) $404,842  $   9,464,354 
Net income  -   -   -   -   148,676   27,283   175,959 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   8,972   -   1,748   10,720 
Balance as of March 31, 2022  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $553,277  $(2,413,005) $433,873  $9,651,033 
Net income  -   -   -   -   747,733   41,250   788,983 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   (556,766)  -   (45,555)  (602,321)
Balance as of June 30, 2022  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $(3,489) $(1,665,272) $429,568  $9,837,695 
Balance  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $(3,489) $(1,665,272) $429,568  $9,837,695 
Net income  -   -   -   -   855,804   54,931   910,735 
Net income (loss)  -   -   -   -   855,804   54,931   910,735 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   (675,767)  -   (44,182)  (719,949)
Balance as of September 30, 2022  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $(679,256) $(809,468) $440,317  $10,028,481 
Balance  15,655,038  $15,655  $11,061,233  $(679,256) $(809,468) $440,317  $10,028,481 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FORTUNE VALLEY TREASURES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20222023 AND 20212022

(Unaudited)

 

 2022  2021  2023  2022 
 Nine months ended September 30,  Nine months ended September 30, 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
Cash flows from operating activities                
Net income $1,875,677  $1,242,318 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:        
Net income (loss) $(1,756,749) $1,875,677 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization expense  648,740   638,099   183,809   648,740 
Non-cash lease expense  122,069   83,211   103,902   122,069 
Allowance for credit losses  2,175,928   - 
Loss on disposal of intangible asset  1,999   - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities                
Accounts receivable  (1,374,495)  494,352 
Accounts receivable, net  (274,184)  (1,374,495)
Inventories  (80,648)  (206,348)  85,143   (80,648)
Prepayments and other current assets  (608,448)  (1,956,481)
Due from related party  25,423   - 
Deposits paid  (277,134)  (1,198,351)
Prepayments and other current assets, net  (838,488)  (608,448)
Due from related parties  -   25,423 
Deposits paid, net  (12,147)  (277,134)
Accounts payable  (63,540)  66,530   30,908   (63,540)
Due to related parties  (177,253)  -   72,627   (177,253)
Customer advances  (178,597)  (48,514)  (63,197)  (178,597)
Accrued liabilities  153,158   373,916   153,430   153,158 
Income tax payable  95,197   (103,180)  (30,633)  95,197 
Operating lease obligations  (111,705)  (97,752)  (105,292)  (111,705)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  48,444   (712,200)  (272,944)  48,444 
                
Cash flows from investing activities                
Repayment of advance to related parties  -   3,642,059 
Advance to related parties  -   (3,136,194)
Purchase of property and equipment  -   (119,446)
Purchase of intangible assets  -   (23,488)
Net cash provided by investing activities  -   362,931 
Acquisition of property and equipment  (4,786)  - 
Acquisition of intangible asset  (702)  - 
Net cash used in investing activities  (5,488)  - 
                
Cash flows from financing activities                
Borrowings from related parties  -   1,867,770 
Borrowings from and repayments to revolving credit lines, net  148,606   (33,112)  141,967   148,606 
Borrowings from bank loans  135,499   -   138,834   135,499 
Borrowings from a third party  80,338   -   -   80,338 
Repayments to related parties  (154,510)  (1,622,380)  -   (154,510)
Repayments to bank loans  (28,053)  - 
Repayments of bank loans  (90,578)  (28,053)
Repayments to a third party  (73,878)  -   (28,888)  (73,878)
Net cash provided by financing activities  108,002   212,278   161,335   108,002 
                
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (40,166)  37,343   (35,312)  (40,166)
Net changes in cash and cash equivalents  116,280   (99,648)  (152,409)  116,280 
Cash and cash equivalents–beginning of the period  123,163   249,837   165,685   123,163 
                
Cash and cash equivalents–end of the period $239,443  $150,189  $13,276  $239,443 
                
Supplementary cash flow information:                
Interest paid $21,077  $13,814  $28,546  $21,077 
Income taxes paid $126,858  $446,755  $171,532  $126,858 
                
Non-cash investing and financing activities                
Expenses paid by related parties on behalf of the Company $135,081  $532,912  $-  $135,081 
Remeasurement of operating lease obligation and right-of-use asset due to lease termination $-  $40,888 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations $74,588  $307,550  $58,249  $74,588 
Remeasurement of operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets due to lease modifications $22,035  $- 
Liabilities assumed in connection with purchase of property and equipment $28,234  $- 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FORTUNE VALLEY TREASURES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20222023 AND 20212022

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. (formerly Crypto-Services, Inc.) (“FVTI” or the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 21, 2014. The Company’s current primary business operations of wholesale distribution and retail sales of alcoholic beverages of wine and distilled liquors, and drinking water distribution and delivery are conducted through its subsidiaries in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”).

 

On April 11, 2018, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement by and among DaXingHuaShang Investment Group Limited (“DIGLS”) and its shareholders: 1.) Yumin Lin, 2.) Gaosheng Group Co., Ltd. and 3.) China Kaipeng Group Co., Ltd. whereby the Company newly issued 15,000,000 shares (given effect of the Reverse Stock Split, see Note 9) of its common stock in exchange for all the outstanding shares in DIGLS. This transaction has been accounted for as a reverse takeover transaction and a recapitalization of the Company whereby the Company, the legal acquirer, is the accounting acquiree, and DIGLS, the legal acquiree, is the accounting acquirer; accordingly, the Company’s historical statement of stockholders’ equity has been retroactively restated to the first period presented.

 

On March 1, 2019, the Company entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the “SP Agreement”) to acquire 100%100% of the shares of Jiujiu Group Stock Co., Ltd. (“JJGS”), a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Seychelles. The transaction closed on March 1, 2019. Pursuant to the SP Agreement, the Company issued 5 shares (given effect of the Reverse Stock Split, see Note 9) of its common stock to JJGS to acquire 100% of the shares of JJGS for a cost of $150. After the closing, JJGS became the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary. JJGS owns all of the equity interest of Jiujiu (HK) Industry Limited (“JJHK”) and Jiujiu (Shenzhen) Industry Co., Ltd. (“JJSZ”). JJGS, JJHK and JJSZ did not have any material assets or liabilities as of December 31, 2019, and they did not have any substantial operations or active business during the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

On June 22, 2020, the Company entered into a sale and purchase agreement along with Qianhai DaXingHuaShang Investment (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., a company incorporated in China and a wholly-owned subsidiary of FVTI (“QHDX”), to acquire 90% of the shares of Dongguan Xixingdao Technology Co., Ltd. (“Xixingdao”), a company incorporated in the PRC, from certain shareholders of Xixingdao in exchange for 243,134 shares (given effect of the Reserve Stock Split, see Note 9) of the Company’s common stock. The Company obtained the control of Xixingdao on August 31, 2020, the shares were issued on December 28, 2020. Xixingdao became the Company’s subsidiary since August 31, 2020.

 

On January 6, 2021, FVTI, JJGS, Valley Holding Limited (“Valley Holdings”) and Angel International Investment Holdings Limited (the “Valley Holdings Seller”) signed a termination agreement, pursuant to which the parties mutually agreed to terminate the original equity interest transfer agreement signed on March 16, 2020. On the same date, FVTI, DILHK, Valley Holdings and the Valley Holdings Seller entered into a new equity interest transfer agreement, pursuant to which DILHK agreed to purchase 70% of Valley Holdings’ equity interest from the Valley Holdings seller (the “Valley Holdings Agreement”). On July 8, 2022, FVTI, DILHK, Valley Holdings and the Valley Holdings Seller signed a termination agreement, pursuant to which the parties mutually agreed to terminate the Valley Holdings Agreement signed on March 16, 2020. The Valley Holdings Agreement was terminated effective July 8, 2022 and the parties have no further rights or obligations under the Valley Holdings Agreement. The parties further agreed to waive their rights to any claims that may arise under the Valley Holdings Agreement. As of the date of the termination agreement, no equity interest of Valley Holdings had been transferred to FVTI, DILHK or Valley Holdings.

On February 28, 2021, FVTI, QHDX and the original shareholders of Foshan BaiTaFeng Beverage Development Co., Ltd. (“BTF”) signed a termination agreement, pursuant to which the parties mutually agreed to terminate the original equity interest transfer agreement signed on December 31, 2019 (“BTF Agreement”). The BTF Agreement was terminated effective February 28, 2021 and the parties have no further rights or obligations under the BTF Agreement. The parties further agreed to waive their rights to any claims that may arise under the BTF Agreement. As of the date of the termination agreement, no equity interest of BTF had been transferred to QHDX.

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Basis of presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 20222023 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring entries considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for these periods are not necessarily comparable to, or indicative of, results of any other interim period or for the fiscal year taken as a whole. The condensed consolidated balance sheet information as of December 31, 20212022 was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2021,2022, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2022March 31, 2023 (the “report”). These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the report.

 

Basis of consolidation

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The results of subsidiaries acquired during the respective periods are included in the consolidated statements of operations from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. The portion of the income or loss applicable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries is reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

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As of September 30, 2022,2023, details of the Company’s major subsidiaries were as follows:

 

SCHEDULE OF ENTITIES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

Entity Name 

Date of

Incorporation

 

Parent

Entity

 

Nature of

Operation

 

Place of

Incorporation

DIGLS July 4, 2016 FVTI Investment holding Republic of Seychelles
DILHK June 22, 2016 DIGLS Investment holding Hong Kong, PRC
QHDX November 3, 2016 DILHK Investment holding PRC
FVTL May 31, 2011 QHDX Trading of food and platform PRC
JJGS August 17, 2017 FVTI Investment holding Republic of Seychelles
JJHK August 24, 2017 JJGS Investment holding Hong Kong, PRC
JJSZ November 16, 2018 JJHK Trading of food PRC
Xixingdao August 28, 2019 QHDX Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC
Dongguan City Fu La Tu Trade Ltd (“FLTT”) September 27, 2020 FVTL Trading of alcoholic beverages PRC
Dongguan City Fu Xin Gu Trade Ltd (“FXGT”) December 2, 2020 FVTL Trading of alcoholic beverages PRC
Dongguan City Fu Xin Technology Ltd (“FXTL”) November 12, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC
Dongguan City Fu Guan Healthy Industry Technology Ltd (“FGHL”) December 21, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC
Dongguan City Fu Jing Technology Ltd (“FJTL”)) November 17, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC
Dongguan City Fu Xiang Technology Ltd (“FGTL”) November 16, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC
Dongguan City Fu Ji Food & Beverage Ltd (“FJFL”) November 9, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC
Dongguan City Fu Lai Food Ltd (“FLFL”) September 27, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC
Dongguan City Fu Yi Beverage Ltd (“FYBL”) November 12, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC
Dongguan City Fu Xi Drinking Water Company Ltd (“FXWL”) March 17, 2021 Xixingdao SalesDrinking water distribution and delivery, sales of agriculture products, household electric appliancesalcoholic beverages and plastic productswater purifier PRC
Dongguan City Fu Jia Drinking Water Company Ltd (“FJWL”) March 29, 2021 Xixingdao SalesDrinking water distribution and delivery, sales of agriculture products, household electric appliances and foodwater purifier PRC
Dongguan City Fu Sheng Drinking Water Company Ltd (“FSWL”) March 29, 2021 Xixingdao SalesDrinking water distribution and delivery, sales of agriculture products, household electric appliances and foodwater purifier PRC
Shenzhen Fu Jin Trading Technology Company Ltd (“FJSTL”) June 7, 2021 Xixingdao TradingDrinking water distribution and delivery, sales of primary agricultural products, household appliances and plastic productswater purifier PRC
Dongguan City Fu Li Trading Ltd (“FLTL”) September 10, 2021 Xixingdao SalesDrinking water distribution and delivery, sales of agriculture products, household electric appliances and plastic productswater purifier PRC
Guangdong Fu Gu Supply Chain Group Ltd (“FGGC”) September 13, 2021 QHDX Supply chain service, salesTrading of food and health products, machinery, plastic products, and investment holdingalcoholic beverages PRC
Dongguan City Fu Zhi Gu Trading Ltd (“FZGTL”) September 9, 2022 FVTL SalesTrading of pre-packaged food, office equipment, electronic product and consultancy servicealcoholic beverages PRC
Dongguan City Chang Fu Trading Ltd (“CFTL”) September 9, 2022 FVTL SalesTrading of pre-packaged food, office equipment, electronic product and consultancy servicealcoholic beverages PRC
Dongguan City La Tong Trading Ltd (“LTTL”) August 8, 2022 FVTL SalesTrading of pre-packaged food, office equipment, electronic product and consultancy servicealcoholic beverages PRC
Dongguan City Kai Fu Trading Ltd (“KFTL”) September 8, 2022 FVTL SalesTrading of pre-packaged food, office equipment, electronic product and consultancy servicealcoholic beverages PRC

 

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Going concern

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and fulfillment of obligations in the normal course of business. The realization of assets and fulfillment of obligations in the normal course of business is dependent on, among other things, the Company’s ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations, and the Company’s ability to arrange adequate financing arrangements. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had a working capital of $3,071,808, including cash and cash equivalents of $13,276, and accumulated deficit and statutory reserves of $6,088,707. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company incurred net loss of $1,756,749 and had net cash outflows of $272,944 from operating activities.

The Company may need additional capital in the future to fund the continued operations of the Company. If the Company is unable to obtain additional equity or debt financing as required, the business operations and prospects of the Company may suffer.

 

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with USU.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant accounting estimates include certain assumptions related to going concern, allowance of doubtful accounts,credit losses, allowance of deferred tax asset and uncertain tax position, implicit interest rate of operating leases, useful lives and impairment of long-lived assets, and impairment of goodwill. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Reclassification

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on net earnings and financial position.

 

Foreign currency translation and re-measurement

 

The Company translates its foreign operations to the U.S. dollar in accordance with ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters”.

 

The reporting currency for the Company and its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. The Company, DIGLS, DILHK, JJGS and JJHK’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar; QHDX, JJSZ and their subsidiaries which are incorporated in PRC use the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) as their functional currency.

 

The Company’s subsidiaries, whose records are not maintained in that company’s functional currency, re-measure their records into their functional currency as follows:

 

 Monetary assets and liabilities at exchange rates in effect at the end of each period
 Nonmonetary assets and liabilities at historical rates
 Revenue and expense items at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period

 

Gains and losses from these re-measurements were not significant and have been included in the Company’s results of operations.

 

The Company’s subsidiaries, whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, translate their records into the U.S. dollar as follows:

 

 Assets and liabilities at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date
 Equities at the historical rate
 Revenue and expense items at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period

 

Translation of amounts from the local currencies of the Company into US$ has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective periods:

 

SCHEDULE OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE TRANSLATION

         2023 2022 
 

As of and for the nine months ended

September 30,

  As of and for the
nine months ended September 30,
 
 2022  2021  2023 2022 
Period-end RMB:US$1 exchange rate  0.14053   0.15512   0.13745   0.14053 
Period-average RMB:US$1 exchange rate  0.15174   0.15452   0.14239   0.15174 

 

The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency and all foreign exchange transactions must take place through authorized institutions. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollars at the rates used in translation.

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Impairment of long-lived assets other than goodwill

 

The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. Impairment may be the result of becoming obsolete from a change in the industry or new technologies. Impairment is present if the carrying amount of an asset is less than its undiscounted cash flows to be generated.

 

If an asset is considered impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

 

The Company did not recognize any impairment of long-lived assets during the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021.2022.

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired in a business combination. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Others”, goodwill is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist, applying a fair-value based test. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis. The Company would recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value up to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, the Company did notnot record any impairment of goodwill.

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Revenue recognition

 

The Company follows the guidance of ASC 606, revenue from contracts with customers is recognized using the following five steps:

 

 1.Identify the contract(s) with a customer;
 2.Identify the performance obligations in the contract;
 3.Determine the transaction price;
 4.Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
 5.Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

 

Under Topic 606, revenues are recognized when the promised products have been confirmed of delivery or services have been transferred to the consumers in amounts that reflect the consideration the customer expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services. The Company presents value added taxes (“VAT”) as reductions of revenues. The Company recognizes revenues net of value added taxes (“VAT”) and relevant charges.

 

We generate revenue primarily from the sales of wine,liquor, water, oilwater purifier and water purifierother products directly to agents, wholesalers and end users.users, with majority of sales transactions were conducted offline. We recognize product revenue at a point in time when the control of the products has been transferred to customers. The transfer of control is considered complete when products have been picked up by or delivered to our customers. We account for shipping and handling fees as a fulfillment cost.

 

The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue based on revenue by product types:

SCHEDULE OF DISAGGREGATION REVENUE

                 2023 2022 2023 2022 
 Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
  Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
 
 2022 2021 2022 2021  2023 2022 2023 2022 
Sales of wine $1,582,829  $639,635  $3,416,775  $2,036,423 
Sales of liquor $664,492  $1,582,829  $2,447,164  $3,416,775 
Sales of water  1,005,738   1,099,586   2,343,830   2,827,732   160,260   1,005,738   793,462   2,343,830 
Sales of oil  -   14   -   217,131 
Sales of water purifier  245,581   220,861   641,129   348,314   62,016   245,581   429,853   641,129 
Others  81,155   45,294   111,838   45,294   22,951   81,155   147,126   111,838 
Total $2,915,303  $2,005,390  $6,513,572  $5,474,894  $909,719  $2,915,303  $3,817,605  $6,513,572 

 

Contract liabilities

 

Contract liabilities consist mainly of customer advances. On certain occasions, the Company may receive prepayments from downstream retailers or wholesales customers for wines,liquors, water and other products prior to them taking possession of the Company’s products. The Company records these receipts as customer advances until the control of the products has been transferred the customers. As of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had customer advances of $176,21371,315 and $382,518139,334, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022,2023, the Company recognized $322,08468,717 of customer advances in the opening balance.

 

Related party transaction

 

Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s-length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free market dealings may not exist. Representations about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s-length transactions unless such representations can be substantiated.

 

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU No. 2016-13 was further amended in November 2020 by ASU No. 2020-10, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842). As a result, ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses is effective for smaller reporting companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13 on January 1, 2023 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805), Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. This ASU clarifies that an acquirer of a business should recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination in accordance with ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. This ASU is expected to improve comparability for both the recognition and measurement of acquired revenue contracts with customers at the date of and after a business combination. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted ASU No. 2021-08 on January 1, 2023 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTE 2 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

Accounts receivable consisted of the following as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

  September 30,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Accounts receivable (including $70,777 and $146,087 from related parties as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) $4,820,610  $4,797,564 
Less: Doubtful allowance (including $1,031 and $nil from related parties as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)  (517,244)  - 
Accounts receivable, net $4,303,366  $4,797,564 

Allowance for doubtful accounts movement is as follows:

SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

  September 30,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Beginning balance $-  $- 
Additions to allowance  535,862   - 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (18,618)  - 
Ending balance $517,244  $- 

NOTE 3 – PREPAYMENTS AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS, NET

 

Prepayments and other current assets consisted of the following as of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022::

SCHEDULE OF PREPAYMENTSPREPAYMENT AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

         
  September 30,
2022
  December 31,
2021
 
Prepayments (including $1,957,201 and $1,813,904 to related parties as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively) $2,484,824  $2,169,095 
Other current assets  22,680   7,618 
Prepayments and other current assets $2,507,504  $2,176,713 
  September 30,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Prepayments (including $2,749,621 and $2,255,288 to related parties as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) $3,657,518  $3,001,866 
Other current assets  6,919   4,631 
Total prepayments and other current assets  3,664,437   3,006,497 
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (including $1,782,945 and $1,152,427 to related parties as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)  (2,296,889)  (1,247,580)
Prepayments and other current assets, net $1,367,548  $1,758,917 

 

Balance of prepayments represented the advanced payments to suppliers including related party suppliers.

Allowance for doubtful accounts movement is as follows:

SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

  September 30,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Beginning balance $1,247,580  $- 
Additions to allowance  1,152,172   1,284,005 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (102,863)  (36,425)
Ending balance $2,296,889  $1,247,580 

NOTE 4 – DEPOSITS PAID, NET

Deposits paid consisted of the following as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

SCHEDULE OF DEPOSITS PAID

  September 30,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Deposits paid (including $1,557,900 and $1,628,511 to related parties as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) $2,258,234  $2,365,652 
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (including $1,034,604 and $870,066 to related parties as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)  (1,652,625)  (1,244,350)
Deposits paid, net $605,609  $1,121,302 

Allowance for doubtful accounts movement is as follows:

SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS OF DEPOSITS PAID

  September 30,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Beginning balance $1,244,350  $- 
Additions to allowance  487,894   1,280,681 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (79,619)  (36,331)
Ending balance $1,652,625  $1,244,350 

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NOTE 35PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

Property and equipment consisted of the following as of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:

SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

       
 September 30,
2022
 December 31,
2021
  September 30,
2023
 December 31,
2022
 
Office equipment $116,447  $113,995  $116,520  $116,520 
Leasehold improvement  126,386  126,386   126,386   126,386 
Vehicle  31,599   - 
Property and equipment 242,833 240,381   274,505   242,906 
Less: Accumulated depreciation  (132,814)  (99,987)  (170,280)  (145,016)
Property and equipment, net $110,019 $140,394  $104,225  $97,890 

 

Depreciation expense, which was included in general and administrative expenses, for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022 was $32,82926,168 and $14,01732,829, respectively.

 

NOTE 46INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

 

Intangible assets and related accumulated amortization were as followsfollows:

:

SCHEDULE OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS

        September 30,
2023
 December 31,
2022
 
 

September 30,

2022

 

December 31,

2021

 
Distributor channel $3,027,016  $3,389,404 
Distribution channel $2,960,608  $3,117,635 
Others  27,418  22,299   25,138   27,809 
Total intangible assets 3,054,434 3,411,703   2,985,746   3,145,444 
Less: Accumulated amortization  (1,579,434)  (1,129,913)  (1,883,226)  (1,822,875)
Total $1,475,000 $2,281,790 
Less: Accumulated impairment  (903,714)  (951,643)
Intangible assets, net $198,806  $370,926 

 

Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022 was $615,911157,641 and $624,082615,911, respectively, included in cost of revenues and general and administrative expenses.

 

As of September 30,, 2022, 2023, the future estimated amortization costs for intangible assets are as follows:

 

SCHEDULE OF FUTURE AMORTIZATION EXPENSES FOR INTANGIBLE ASSETSDISTRIBUTION CHANNELS

    
Year ending December 31,       
2022 (remaining) $190,559 
2023  762,238 
2023 (remaining) $50,886 
2024  509,986   136,911 
2025  5,484   4,962 
2026  5,484   4,962 
Thereafter  1,249 
2027  1,085 
Total $1,475,000  $198,806 

NOTE 5-7 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Amounts due fromto related partyparties as of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 are as follows:

SCHEDULE OF AMOUNT DUE FROM AND DUE TO RELATED PARTIES 

   

September 30,

2022

 

December 31,

2021

    September 30,
2023
 December 31,
2022
 
Mr. Yumin Lin President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Director and majority shareholder $454,645  $389,051 
Ms. Xiulan Zhou Manager of a subsidiary, Mr. Yumin Lin’s wife  1,670   508 
Mr. Huagen Li Manager of a subsidiary  2,199   2,316 
Mr. Guodong Jia Manager of a subsidiary  5,900   2,342 
Mr. Hongwei Ye Manager of a subsidiary, Shareholder  15   16 
Mr. Anping Chen Manager of a subsidiary  9,442   1,290 
Mr. Jiangwei Jia Manager of a subsidiary  7,977   3,678 
Mr. Yuwen Li Vice President  100,416   64,924 
Ms. Lihua Li Manager of a subsidiary  7,082   - 
Shenzhen DaXingHuaShang Industrial Group Ltd. (fka Shenzhen DaXingHuaShang Industry Development Ltd.) Mr. Yumin Lin is the supervisor of Shenzhen DaXingHuaShang Industrial Group Ltd.  82,468   86,842 
Ms. Chunxiang Zhang Manager of a subsidiary  4,294   998 
Mr. Meng Xue Manager of a subsidiary  7,398   5,449 
Ms. Shuqin Chen Manager of a subsidiary  8,949   1,358 
Mr. Zhipeng Zuo Manager of a subsidiary  459   59 
Mr. Deqin Ke Manager of a subsidiary $-  $26,364  Manager of a subsidiary  -   724 
Due from related parties   $       - $26,364 
Mr. Aisheng Zhang Manager of a subsidiary  23,633   2,320 
Mr. Zhihua Liao Manager of a subsidiary  6,941   3,800 
 $723,488  $565,675 

 

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Amounts due to related parties as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows:

 

    

September 30,

2022

  December 31,
2021
 
Mr. Yumin Lin President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Director $441,365  $344,218 
Ms. Xiulan Zhou Manager of a subsidiary  1,708   1,157 
Mr. Huagen Li Manager of a subsidiary  2,248   2,518 
Mr. Guodong Jia Manager of a subsidiary  385   944 
Mr. Minghua Cheng Former director and majority shareholder  -   157,353 
Mr. Hongwei Ye Manager of a subsidiary, Shareholder  15   17 
Mr. Anping Chen Manager of a subsidiary  2,129   6,924 
Mr. Jiangwei Jia Manager of a subsidiary  2,289   787 
Ms. Xiuyun Wang Manager of a subsidiary  -   6,020 
Mr. Yuwen Li Vice President  48,525   70,745 
Shenzhen DaXingHuaShang Industry Development Ltd. Mr. Yumin Lin is the supervisor of Shenzhen DaXingHuaShang Industry Development Ltd.  84,318   93,298 
Mr. Deqin Ke Manager of a subsidiary  703   - 
Mr. Zhihua Liao Manager of a subsidiary  2,588   - 
Ms. Chunxiang Zhang Manager of a subsidiary  2,925   - 
Mr. Xue Meng Manager of a subsidiary  4,156   - 
Ms. Shuqin Chen Manager of a subsidiary  1,910   - 
Mr. Zhipeng Zuo Manager of a subsidiary  742   - 
Due to related parties   $596,006  $683,981 

Revenues generated from related parties during the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022 are as follows:

SCHEDULE OF REVENUE GENERATED FROM RELATED PARTIES

   2022 2021    2023 2022 
   

For the nine months ended

September 30,

    Nine months ended September 30, 
   2022 2021    2023 2022 
Mr. Kaihong Lin Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer $697  $391  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer $342  $697 
Mr. Yumin Lin President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Director  438   302  President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Director and majority shareholder  -   438 
Mr. Zihao Ye Manager of a subsidiary  262   108  Manager of a subsidiary  -   262 
Mr. Naiyong Luo Manager of a subsidiary  -   5,742 
Mr. Hongwei Ye Manager of a subsidiary, Shareholder  -   6,451 
Ms. Xiulan Zhou Manager of a subsidiary, Mr. Yumin Lin’s wife  -   52  Manager of a subsidiary, Mr. Yumin Lin’s wife  14   - 
Dongguan City Chashan Pingfeng Cigarette and Wine Store Co., Ltd. Mr. Taiping Deng, a manager of a subsidiary, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan City Chashan Pingfeng Cigarette and Wine Store Co., Ltd.  -   104,351 
Dongguan Zhengui Reality Co., Ltd. Mr. Naiyong Luo, a manager of a subsidiary, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan Zhengui Reality Co., Ltd.  -   132,341 
Dongguan Huanhai Trading Co., Ltd. Mr. Hongwei Ye, a shareholder of the Company and a manager of a subsidiary, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan Huanhai Trading Co., Ltd.  49,676   54,568  Mr. Hongwei Ye, a shareholder of the Company and a manager of a subsidiary, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan Huanhai Trading Co., Ltd.  21,644   49,676 
Guangdong Yuexin Jiaotong Construction Co., Ltd. Mr. Naiyong Luo, a manager of a subsidiary, is the controlling shareholder of Guangdong Yuexin Jiaotong Construction Co., Ltd.  12,639   100,490  Mr. Naiyong Luo, a manager of a subsidiary, is the controlling shareholder of Guangdong Yuexin Jiaotong Construction Co., Ltd.  14,420   12,639 
Dongguan City Hualianguan Chemical Co., Ltd. Mr. Hongwei Ye, a shareholder of the Company and a manager of a subsidiary, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan City Hualianguan Chemical Co., Ltd.  56,920   19,560  Mr. Hongwei Ye, a shareholder of the Company and a manager of a subsidiary, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan City Hualianguan Chemical Co., Ltd.  14,808   56,920 
Dongguan City Daying Internet Technology Co., Ltd. Mr. Minghua Cheng, a former director and majority shareholder of the Company, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan City Daying Internet Technology Co., Ltd.  -   57,500 
Dongguan Tailai Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  -   13,206 
Dongguan Humen Shuiyan Drinking Water Store Ms. Shuiyan Li, a shareholder of the Company, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan Humen Shuiyan Drinking Water Store  35,619   - 
Mr. Yuwen Li Vice President  321   - 
Revenues generated from related parties  $120,632  $495,062  $87,168  $120,632 

 

Cost of revenues from related parties during the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022 is as follows:

SCHEDULE OF COST OF REVENUES FROM RELATED PARTIES

    2023  2022 
    Nine months ended September 30, 
    2023  2022 
Dongguan Baxi Food Distribution Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company $83,891  $27,916 
Dongguan Dalingshan Xinwenhua Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company  27,658   78,474 
Dongguan Pengqin Drinking Water Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  24,481   63,429 
Dongguan Dengqinghu Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company  2,934   2,043 
Dongguan Tailai Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  76,224   60,614 
Dongguan Anxiang Technology Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  63,754   95,045 
Guangdong Jiaduonuo Shengshi Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  112,233   112,598 
Dongguan Dalingshan Runxin Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company  12,386   26,174 
Dongguan City Yijia Trading Co., Ltd. Mr. Yongming Li, a shareholder of the Company, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan City Yijia Trading Co., Ltd.  89,535   297,370 
Cost of revenues from related parties   $493,096  $763,663 

 

    2022  2021 
    

For the nine months ended

September 30,

 
    2022  2021 
Dongguan Baxi Food Distribution Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company $27,916  $56,588 
Dongguan Dalingshan Xinwenhua Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company  78,474   45,701 
Dongguan Pengqin Drinking Water Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  63,429   44,047 
Dongguan Dengqinghu Drinking Water Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  2,043   7,758 
Dongguan Tailai Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  60,614   51,943 
Dongguan Anxiang Technology Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  95,045   140,043 
Guangdong Jiaduonuo Shengshi Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  112,598   115,077 
Dongguan Dalingshan Runxin Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company  26,174   23,070 
Dongguan City Yijia Trading Co., Ltd. Mr. Yongming Li, a shareholder of the Company, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan City Yijia Trading Co., Ltd.  297,370   24,640 
Cost of revenues from related parties   $763,663  $508,867 

 

Purchases from related parties during the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022 are as follows:

SCHEDULE OF PURCHASES FROM RELATED PARTIES

    2022  2021 
    

For the nine months ended

September 30,

 
    2022  2021 
Dongguan Baxi Food Distribution Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company $31,360  $73,366 
Dongguan Dalingshan Xinwenhua Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company  90,930   39,794 
Dongguan Pengqin Drinking Water Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  66,659   39,679 
Dongguan Dengqinghu Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company  2,217   8,857 
Dongguan Tailai Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  59,449   59,133 
Dongguan Anxiang Technology Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  96,341   145,545 
Guangdong Jiaduonuo Shengshi Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  117,062   141,278 
Dongguan Dalingshan Runxin Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company  26,122   32,040 
Dongguan City Yijia Trading Co., Ltd. Mr. Yongming Li, a shareholder of the Company, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan City Yijia Trading Co., Ltd.  279,247   35,803 
Purchase from related party   $769,387  $575,495 

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Due from related party mainly consists of funds advanced to a related party as borrowings or funds advanced to pay off the Company’s expenses. The balance is unsecured, non-interest bearing.

    2023  2022 
    Nine months ended September 30, 
    2023  2022 
Dongguan Baxi Food Distribution Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company $85,268  $31,360 
Dongguan Dalingshan Xinwenhua Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company  28,869   90,930 
Dongguan Pengqin Drinking Water Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  26,317   66,659 
Dongguan Dengqinghu Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company  3,124   2,217 
Dongguan Tailai Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  77,746   59,449 
Dongguan Anxiang Technology Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  63,654   96,341 
Guangdong Jiaduonuo Shengshi Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company  112,306   117,062 
Dongguan Dalingshan Runxin Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company  13,329   26,122 
Dongguan City Yijia Trading Co., Ltd. Mr. Yongming Li, a shareholder of the Company, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan City Yijia Trading Co., Ltd.  87,351   279,247 
Purchase from related party   $497,964  $769,387 

 

Due to related parties mainly consists of borrowings for working capital purpose, the balances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.

In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, these related parties paid expenses on the Company’s behalf in an amount of $135,081 and $532,912, respectively.

 

Mr. Yuwen Li, the Vice President of the Company, authorized the Company to use trademarks that were owned by him for ten years from October 5, 2019 to October 4, 2029 at no cost.

 

Also see Note 2, 73, 4, 9 and 810 for more transactions with related parties.

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NOTE 68 - INCOME TAXES

 

United States of America

 

The Company is registered in the State of Nevada and is subject to United States of America tax law. The U.S. federal income tax rate is 21%21%.

 

Seychelles

 

Under the current laws of the Seychelles, DIGLS and JJGS are registered as an international business company which governed by the International Business Companies Act of Seychelles and there is no income tax charged in Seychelles.

 

Hong Kong

 

From year of assessment of 2018/2019 onwards, Hong Kong profit tax rates are 8.25%8.25% on assessable profits up to HK$2,000,000 (approximately $289,855255,112), and 16.5%16.5% on any part of assessable profits over HK$2,000,000. For the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, the Company did not have any assessable profits arising in or derived from Hong Kong, therefore no provision for Hong Kong profits tax was made in the periods reported.

 

The PRC

 

The Company’s subsidiaries are incorporated in the PRC, and are subject to the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Laws (“EIT Laws”) with the statutory income tax rate of 25%25% with the following exceptions.

 

On January 17, 2019,April 2, 2021, the State Taxation Administration issued the notice on the scope of small-scale and low-profit corporate income tax preferential policies of the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation [2019] No.13 for small-scale and low-profit enterprises whose annual taxable income is less than RMB1,000,000 (including RMB1,000,000), approximately $142,209, their income is reduced by 25% to the taxable income, and enterprise income tax is paid at 20% tax rate, which is essentially resulting in a favorable income tax rate of 5%. While for the portion of annual taxable income exceeding RMB1,000,000, approximately $142,209, but not more than RMB3,000,000, approximately $426,627, the income is reduced by 50% to the taxable income, and enterprise income tax is paid at 20% tax rate, which is essentially resulting in a favorable income tax rate of 10%. (“MOF and SATSAT”) [2021] No.12 providesto provide an enterprise income tax rate of 2.5% on small-scale and low-profit enterprises whose annual taxable income is less than RMB1,000,000,RMB1,000,000, approximately $142,209,$142,209, from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. MOF and SAT [2022] No.13 also provides an enterprise income tax rate of 5% on small-scale and low-profit enterprises whose annual taxable income is more than RMB1,000,000,RMB1,000,000, approximately $142,209,$144,482, but less than RMB3,000,000,RMB3,000,000, approximately $426,627,$433,445, from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024. The qualifications of small-scale and low-profit enterprises were examined annually by the Tax Bureau. All of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries met the criteria of small-scale and low-profit enterprises.enterprises, except for Xixingdao, FVT Supply Chain and FLTT.

 

The components of the income tax provision are as follows:

SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS OF INCOME TAX PROVISION

        
 Nine months ended September 30, 
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021
  2023 2022 
Current:                
– United States of America $105,074  $154,485  $31,761  $105,074 
– Seychelles  -   -   -   - 
– Hong Kong  -   -   -   - 
– The PRC  107,200   164,539   62,835   107,200 
Current income tax expense                
Deferred                
– United States of America  -   -   -   - 
– Seychelles  -   -   -   - 
– Hong Kong  -   -   -   - 
– The PRC  -   -   -   - 
Deferred income tax expense                
Total $212,274  $319,024  $94,596  $212,274 

 

The effective tax rate was 10.2%-5.7% and 20.4%10.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.

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NOTE 79 - OPERATING LEASES

 

As of September 30, 2022,2023, the Company has twenty onetwenty-one separate operating lease agreements for three office spaces, one warehouse and seventeen stores in PRC with remaining lease terms of from 21 month to 43 months to 55 months..

 

Two of thesethe leases described above were entered with related parties. The operating lease entered with Ms. Qingmei Lin, a related party, is for the premises in Dongguan City, PRC. The agreement covers the period from January 1, 2019 to April 30, 2027 with the monthly rent expense of RMB10,000 (approximately $1,5171,424). The operating lease agreement entered with Mr. Hongwei Ye, another related party, is for the premises in Dongguan City, PRC. The agreement covers the period from September 27, 2020 to September 30, 2023 with the monthly rent expense of RMB960 (approximately $146138).

The Company terminated an operating lease agreementterm has been extended to September 30, 2026 with a subsidiary of Shenzhen DaXingHuaShang Industry Development Ltd., a related party, for the premises in Shenzhen City, PRC on February 28, 2021. The monthly rent expense for this lease was RMB30,000 (approximately $4,552).all other terms unchanged.

 

The components of lease expense and supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022 are as follows:

SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS OF LEASE EXPENSE AND SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 2022 2021      
Operating lease cost (included in general and administrative expenses in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations) For the nine months ended
September 30,
  Nine months ended
September 30,
 
 2022 2021  2023 2022 
          
Related parties $16,132  $27,944  $14,046  $16,132 
Non-related parties  109,050   79,471   97,288   109,050 
Total $125,182  $107,415  $111,334  $125,182 

 

Other information for the nine months ended 

September 30,

2022

 

September 30,

2021

  September 30,
2023
 September 30,
2022
 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease obligations $110,768  $101,203  $116,743  $110,768 
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) 3.31 3.92   2.61   3.31 
Weighted average discount rate  3.23%  3.23%  3.23%  3.23%

 

Maturities of the Company’s lease obligations as of September 30, 20222023 are as follows:

SCHEDULE OF MATURITIES OF LEASE OBLIGATIONS 

Year ending December 31,       
2022 (remaining) $46,458 
2023  130,694 
2023 (remaining) $27,008 
2024  102,573   118,512 
2025  92,635   105,405 
2026  41,462   47,012 
Thereafter  5,621 
2027  5,498 
Total lease payment  419,443   303,435 
Less: Imputed interest  (24,278)  (14,976)
Operating lease obligations $395,165  $288,459 

 

NOTE 810BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS

 

In August 2020, the Company obtained a revolving credit line in the principal amount of RMB910,000 (approximately $139,000 when borrowed) from China Construction Bank, which bears interest at the base Loan Prime Rate of 3.85% plus 0.4%4.10%. The credit line is guaranteed by Xiulan Zhou, a related party, and pledged bywith her property. The maturity date is on July 21, 2023.

In December 2020, the Company obtained a loan in the principal amount of RMB750,000 (approximately $115,000 when borrowed) from Huaneng Guicheng Trust Co., Ltd. (“Huaneng Guicheng”), a financial institution in PRC, which bears interest at the base Loan Prime Rate of 3.85% plus 8.75%. The loan is guaranteed by Yumin Lin. The maturity date is on December 21, 2022. The loancredit line was fully repaid in June 2022.on the maturity date of August 7, 2023.

 

In November 2021, the Company obtained a bank loan in the principal amount of RMB500,000 (approximately $79,000 when borrowed) from Shenzhen Qianhai Webank Co., Ltd. (“WeBank”), which bears interest at 3.6%3.6%. The maturity date is on December 11, 2021.2021. On December 11, 2021, the Company and WeBank agreed to extend the maturity date of the loan to December 21, 2023 and increase the principal amount to RMB500,750 (approximately $79,000 when borrowed) reflecting the accrued interest. The loan is guaranteed by Yumin Lin and bears interest at 10.71%10.71%.

 

In May 2022, the Company obtained a revolving credit line in the principal amount of RMB1,000,000 (approximately $149,000 when borrowed) from China Construction Bank, which bears interest at 4.45%4.45%. The credit line is guaranteed by Xiulan Zhou, a related party, and pledged by her property.party. The credit line was fully repaid on the maturity date is onof May 26, 2023.2023.

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In May 2022, the Company obtained a loan in the principal amount of RMB161,000 (approximately $24,000 when borrowed) from Huaneng Guicheng Trust Co., Ltd. (“Huaneng Guicheng”), which bears interest at 11.34%11.34%. The loan is guaranteed by Yumin Lin. The maturity date is on May 21, 2024.

 

In May 2022, the Company obtained a bank loan in the principal amount of RMB69,000 (approximately $10,000 when borrowed) from WeBank, which bears interest at 11.34%11.34%. The loan is guaranteed by Yumin Lin. The maturity date is on May 21, 2024.

 

In July 2022, the Company obtained two loans in the principal amount of RMB99,000 (approximately $15,000 when borrowed) and RMB231,000 (approximately $34,000 when borrowed) from WeBank and Guangdong Nanyue Bank Co., Ltd. (“Nanyue Bank”), respectively, which bear interest at 14.4%14.4%. The loans are guaranteed by Kaihong Lin. The maturity date is on July 8, 2024.2024.

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In July 2022, the Company obtained two loans in the principal amount of RMB153,000 (approximately $23,000 when borrowed) and RMB357,000 (approximately $53,000 when borrowed) from WeBank and Nanyue Bank, respectively, which bear interest at 14.4%14.4%. The loans are guaranteed by Falan Zhou, a manager of subsidiaries. The maturity date is on July 13, 2024.

 

OnIn July 21, 2022, the Company obtained a loan in the principal amount of RMB380,000 (approximately $57,000 when borrowed) from Huaneng Guicheng, which bears interest at 12.6%12.6%. The loan is guaranteed by Yumin Lin. The maturity date is on July 21, 2024.2024.

In February 2023, the Company obtained a revolving credit line in the principal amount of RMB465,000 (approximately $68,000 when borrowed) from China Construction Bank, which bears interest at 4.00%. The loan is guaranteed by Shuqin Chen, a related party. The maturity date is on February 11, 2024.

In April 2023, the Company obtained two bank loans in the principal amount of RMB224,000 (approximately $31,000 when borrowed) and RMB96,000 (approximately $13,000 when borrowed) from Bank of Ningbo and WeBank, respectively, which bear interest at 12.24%. The loans are guaranteed by Falan Zhou, a manager of subsidiaries. The maturity date is on April 7, 2025.

In April 2023, the Company obtained a mortgage loan in the principal amount of RMB195,415 (approximately $27,000 when borrowed) from WeBank, which bears interest at 6.54%. The loan is pledged with a vehicle of the Company. The maturity date is on April 10, 2028.

In May 2023, the Company obtained a revolving credit line in the principal amount of RMB1,050,000 (approximately $146,000 when borrowed), with Yumin Lin as a co-borrower, from China Construction Bank, which bears interest at 4.20%. The maturity date is on May 26, 2024.

In July 2023, the Company obtained two bank loans in the principal amount of RMB57,000 (approximately $8,000 when borrowed) and RMB133,000 (approximately $18,000 when borrowed) from WeBank and Nanyue Bank, respectively, which bear interest at 10.44%. The loans are guaranteed by Falan Zhou, a manager of subsidiaries. The maturity date is on July 13, 2025.

In July 2023, the Company obtained a revolving credit line in the principal amount of RMB1,040,000 (approximately $143,000 when borrowed) from China Construction Bank, which bears interest at 3.70%. The credit line is guaranteed by Xiulan Zhou, a related party, and pledged with her property. The maturity date is on July 17, 2026.

In July 2023, the Company obtained a revolving credit line in the principal amount of RMB817,000 (approximately $114,000 when borrowed), with Yumin Lin as a co-borrower from China Construction Bank, which bears interest at 3.85%. The maturity date is on July 22, 2024.

 

The balance of the loans borrowed as of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 were as follows:

SCHEDULE OF BALANCE OF LOAN BORROWED UNDER CREDIT LINES

 September 30,
2022
 December 31,
2021
  September 30,
2023
 December 31,
2022
 
Loan from a trust in PRC $67,804  $67,438 
Loans from a trust in PRC $29,139  $60,049 
China Construction Bank  268,413   143,192   463,471   276,447 
WeBank  90,668   78,795   70,508   77,220 
Nanyue Bank  75,746   - 
Guangdong Nanyue Bank  51,954   67,375 
Bank of Ningbo  24,373   - 
Aggregate outstanding principal balances $502,631  $289,425   639,445   481,091 
Less: current portion  413,207   101,207   451,119   422,653 
Non-current portion $89,424  $188,218  $188,326  $58,438 

 

The total interest expense was $21,07728,546 and $13,81421,077 for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.

 

Future minimum loan payments as of September 30, 20222023 are as follows:

SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MINIMUM LOAN PAYMENTS

Year ending December 31,    
2023 (remaining) $44,254 
2024  418,306 
2025  

21,406

 
2026  148,317 
2027  5,372 
Thereafter  1,790 
Total $639,445 

 

Year ending December 31,   
2022 (remaining) $35,384 
2023  410,509 
2024  56,738 
Thereafter  - 
Total $502,631 

NOTE 9 – COMMON STOCK

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Effective on October 21, 2021, the Company has approved a reverse stock split of the Company’s authorized and issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at a ratio of 1-for-20 (the “Reverse Stock Split”). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the Company’s authorized shares of common stock became 150,000,000 shares. As of September 30, 2021, and immediately prior to the Reverse Stock Split, there were 313,098,220 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the Company has 15,655,038 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. The par value remains unchanged at $0.001 per share, which resulted in a reclassification of capital from par value to additional paid-in capital in excess of par value. All share and per share amount in the accompanying financial statement for the prior period have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split.

 

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

 

The information contained in this Form 10-Q is intended to update the information contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2022March 31, 2023 (the “Form 10-K”) and presumes that readers have access to, and will have read, the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and other information contained in such Form 10-K. The following discussion and analysis also should be read together with our financial statements and the notes to the financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

 

The following discussion contains certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements appear in a number of places in this Report, including, without limitation, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” These statements are not guaranteed of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and requirements that are difficult to predict or are beyond our control. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this quarterly report. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. We strongly encourage investors to carefully read the factors described in our Form 10-K in the section entitled “Risk Factors” for a description of certain risks that could, among other things, cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements. We assume no responsibility to update the forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The following should also be read in conjunction with the unaudited Financial Statements and notes thereto that appear elsewhere in this report.

 

Overview

 

Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 21, 2014. We were initially incorporated to offer users with up-to-date information on digital currencies. We engage in the food supply chain operations and management through a service platform. Through various acquisitions of high-quality upstream and downstream companies in the industry, the Company creates a complete industrial chain to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness. The company mainly focuses on online and offline sales targeting regional wholesalers, retailers, supermarkets and major food and beverage (“F&B”) chains.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022,2023, the Company conducted its business in one revenue stream: product sales – wine,liquor, water, water purifier and other F&B products.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Endedmonths ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

    Three months ended September 30,    
 2022  2021  Change  2023  2022  Change 
Net revenues $2,915,303  $2,005,390  $909,913  $909,719  $2,915,303  $(2,005,584)
Cost of revenues  (1,400,522)  (875,418)  (525,104)  (593,294)  (1,400,522)  807,228 
Gross profit  1,514,781   1,129,972   384,809   316,425   1,514,781   (1,198,356)
            
Operating expense  (487,640)  (521,892)  34,252   (1,538,265)  (487,640)  (1,050,625)
Other income  2,335   2,512   (177)  7,466   2,221   5,245 
Other expense  (10,388)  (4,327)  (6,061)
Income taxes  (108,353)  (156,402)  48,049 
Net income  910,735   449,863   460,872 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  54,931   59,875   (4,944)
Net income attributable to Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. $855,804  $389,988  $465,816 
Interest income  14   114   (100)
Interest expense  (10,290)  (10,388)  98 
Income taxes benefit (expense)  1,906  (108,353)  110,259 
Net income (loss)  (1,222,744)  910,735   (2,133,479)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests  (114,085)  54,931   (169,016)
Net income (loss) attributable to Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. $(1,108,659) $855,804  $(1,964,463)

Nine Months Endedmonths ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

    Nine months ended September 30,    
 2022  2021  Change  2023  2022  Change 
Net revenues $6,513,572  $5,474,894  $1,038,678  $3,817,605  $6,513,572  $(2,695,967)
Cost of revenues  (3,018,507)  (2,402,685)  (615,822)  (1,923,459)  (3,018,507)  1,095,048 
Gross profit  3,495,065   3,072,209   422,856   1,894,146   3,495,065   (1,600,919)
            
Operating expense  (1,396,667)  (1,500,499)  103,832   (3,543,490)  (1,396,667)  (2,146,823)
Other income  10,630   3,446   7,184   15,676   10,423   5,253 
Other expense  (21,077)  (13,814)  (7,263)
Income taxes  (212,274)  (319,024)  106,750 
Net income  1,875,677   1,242,318   633,359 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  123,464   132,601   (9,137)
Net income attributable to Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. $1,752,213  $1,109,717  $642,496 
Interest income  61   207   (146)
Interest expense  (28,546)  (21,077)  (7,469)
Income taxes expense  (94,596)  (212,274)  117,678 
Net income (loss)  (1,756,749)  1,875,677   (3,632,426)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests  (172,446)  123,464   (295,910)
Net income (loss) attributable to Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. $(1,584,303) $1,752,213  $(3,336,516)

 

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Net Revenues

 

Net revenues were $2,915,303 for three months ended September 30, 2022, reflecting an increase of $909,913, or 45%, from $2,005,390$909,719 for the three months ended September 30, 2021.2023, reflecting a decrease of $2,005,584, or 69%, from $2,915,303 for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The increasedecrease in net revenues was mainly due to the increaselower product sales volume than the same period of the prior year and to a lesser extent, the lower unit sales prices of wine products. The decrease in product sales was resulted from a decline in market demand resulting from the product sale as a result of a newly launched distribution channel via a WeChat App

Net revenues were $6,513,572 for nine months ended September 30, 2022, reflecting an increase of $1,038,678, or 19%, from $5,474,894 for nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increasesluggish economic environment and slow recovery in net revenues was mainly attributable to the increase in the product sale as a result of the improved market condition with the impact of COVID-19,China’s economy as compared to the same period of the prior yearyear. And in order to attract new customers, the Company has lowered the unit sales prices of wine products beginning in April 2023..

Net revenues were $3,817,605 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, reflecting a decrease of $2,695,967, or 41%, from $6,513,572 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in net revenues was mainly due to the lower product sales volume than the same period of the prior year and to a lesser extent, the lower unit sales prices of wine products. The decrease in product sales reflected a decline in market demand resulting from the sluggish economic environment and slow recovery in China’s economy as compared to the same period of the prior year. And in order to attract new customers, the Company has lowered the unit sales prices of wine products since April 2023.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues was $593,294 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, reflecting a decrease of $807,228, or 58%, from $1,400,522 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, reflecting an increase of $525,104, or 60%, from $875,418 for the three months ended September 30, 2021.2022. The increasedecrease in cost of revenuerevenues was mainly due to the higherlower product sales volume in line with our revenue increase. net revenues decrease and to a lesser extent, the lower unit sales prices of wine products, which led to a lesser decrease in cost of revenues comparing to net revenues.

Cost of revenues was $1,923,459 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, reflecting a decrease of $1,095,048, or 36%, from $3,018,507 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in cost of revenues was due to the lower product sales volume in line with our net revenues decrease.

Gross Profit

Gross profit was $316,425 and $1,514,781 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, reflecting an increasea decrease of $615,822,$1,198,356, or 26%, from $2,402,68579%. The decrease in gross profit was mainly due to the decrease in the net revenues.

Gross profit was $1,894,146 and $3,495,065 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2023 and 2022, respectively, reflecting a decrease of $1,600,919, or 46%. The increasedecrease in cost of revenuegross profit was mainly due to the higher product sales volumedecrease in line with our revenue increase.the net revenues.

Gross ProfitOperating Expenses

Gross profit was $1,514,781 and $1,129,972Operating expenses were $1,538,265 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively,2023, reflecting an increase of $384,809,$1,050,625, or 34%. The increase in gross profit was due to the increase in the net revenues.  

Gross profit was $3,495,065 and $3,072,209 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, reflecting an increase of $422,856, or 14%. The increase in gross profit was due to the increase in the net revenues.

Operating Expenses

Operating expense was215%, from $487,640 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, reflecting a slight decrease of $34,252, or 7%, from $521,8922022. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to the increase in professional service fees and credit loss expenses.

Operating expenses were $3,543,490 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Operating expense was2023, reflecting an increase of $2,146,823, or 154%, from $1,396,667 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, reflecting a slight decrease of $103,832, or 7%, from $1,500,499 for2022. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to the nine months ended September 30, 2021.increase in professional service fees and credit loss expenses.

Net Income (Loss)

For the three months ended September 30, 2022,2023, our net incomeloss was $910,735,$1,222,744, compared to a net income of $449,863$910,735 for the three months ended September 30, 2021.2022. The increasedecrease in net income was a result of the factors described above.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022,2023, our net incomeloss was $1,875,677,$1,756,749, compared to a net income of $1,242,318$1,875,677 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022. The increasedecrease in net income was a result of the factors described above.

Net income attributableIncome (Loss) Attributable to noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling Interests

The Company records net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for any noncontrolling interests of consolidated subsidiaries.

For the three months ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, the Company recorded a net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests of $114,085 and a net income attributable to noncontrolling interests of $54,931, and $59,875, respectively.

For the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, the Company recorded a net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests of $172,446 and a net income attributable to noncontrolling interests of $123,464, and $132,601, respectively.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Working Capital

 

 

September 30, 2022

  December 31, 2021  Change  September 30,
2023
  December 31,
2022
  Change 
Total current assets $6,544,575  $5,069,481  $1,475,094  $5,743,429  $6,871,091  $(1,127,662)
Total current liabilities  1,718,717   1,717,519   1,198   2,671,621   2,484,582   187,039 
Working capital $4,825,858  $3,351,962  $1,473,896  $3,071,808  $4,386,509  $(1,314,701)

 

As of September 30, 2022,2023, we had working capital of $4,825,858,$3,071,808, as compared to working capital of $3,351,962$4,386,509 as of December 31, 2021.2022. We had total current assets of $6,544,575,$5,743,429, consisting of cash and cash equivalents of $239,443,$13,276, inventories of $147,097,$59,239, prepayments and other current assets of $2,507,504, and$1,367,548, accounts receivable of $3,650,531,$4,303,366 compared to total current assets of $5,069,481$6,871,091 as of December 31, 2021.2022. The decrease in total current assets was mainly due to the decrease in accounts receivable, prepayments and other current assets, and cash and cash equivalents. We had current liabilities of $2,671,621, consisting of operating lease obligations - current of $109,191, accounts payable of $683,967, accrued liabilities of $625,189, bank and other borrowing - current of $451,119, customer advances of $71,315, income tax payable of $7,352 and due to related parties of $723,488. The increase in total current liabilities was mainly due to the increase in cash and cash equivalents, account receivable, and prepayment and other current assets. We had current liabilities of $1,718,717, consisting of operating lease obligations of $135,747, accounts payable of $155,039,the accrued liabilities of $131,363, bank and other borrowing of $413,207, customer advances of $176,213, income tax payable of $111,142 andthe amount due to related parties, of $596,006. The balance of total current liabilities is comparable withand offset by the balance as of December 31, 2021.decrease in customer advances and income tax payable.

Our cash and cash equivalents balance increaseddecreased to $239,443$13,276 as of September 30, 2022,2023, from $123,163 at$165,685 as of December 31, 2021.2022. We estimate the Company currently has sufficient cash available to meet its anticipated working capital requirementsto support its daily operations for the next twelve months, without raising additional capital. The Company is continuing to look for different financing opportunities in order to increase working capital and improve liquidity.

 

Despite the increasedpositive working capital of the Company, no assurance can be given that any future financing, if needed, will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, if needed, it may contain undue restrictions on its operations, in the case of debt financing, or cause substantial dilution for its shareholders, in the case of equity financing.

 

Cash Flows

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

    Nine months ended September 30,    
 2022  2021  Change  2023  2022  Change 
Cash Flows provided by (used in) Operating Activities $48,444  $(712,200) $760,644  $(272,944) $48,444  $(321,388)
Cash Flows provided by Investing Activities  -   362,931   (362,931)
Cash Flows used in Investing Activities  (5,488)  -   (5,488)
Cash Flows provided by Financing Activities  108,002   212,278   (104,276)  161,355   108,002   53,353 
Effect of exchange rate changes  (40,166)  37,343   (77,509)  (35,312)  (40,166)  4,854 
Net Changes in Cash and Cash Equivalents $116,280  $(99,648) $215,928  $(152,409) $116,280  $(268,689)

 

Cash Flow from Operating Activities

 

Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $272,944, as compared to the amount of $48,444 provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was $48,444, as compared to the amountreflecting a decrease of $712,200 used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, reflecting an increase of $760,644.$321,388. The cash provided byused in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 was mainly resulted from the net incomeloss of $1,875,677$1,756,749 and depreciation and amortization expenses of $648,740, offset by the increase in accounts receivable of $1,374,495, increase in the prepayments and other current assets of $608,448, increase in deposits paid to vendors$838,488, offset by the allowance for credit losses of $277,134, and decrease in customer advances of $178,597.$2,175,928.

 

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities was nil$5,488 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022,2023, compared to net cash provided byused in investing activities of $362,931$nil for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022. The cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was mainly for the purchase of a vehicle in April 2023 for daily operating use.

 

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $108,002$161,335 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022,2023, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $212,278$108,002 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022. The cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 was mainly resulted from the net proceeds from revolving credit lines of $148,606 and the proceeds from bank loans of $135,499, offset by the repayments to related parties of $154,510.

$141,967.

 

Critical Accounting Policy

In the ordinary course of business, we make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of results of operations and financial condition in the preparation of our financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We base our estimates on historical experience, when available, and on other various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions.

Revenue recognition

The Company follows the guidance of ASC 606, revenue from contracts with customers is recognized using the following five steps:

1.Identify the contract(s) with a customer;
2.Identify the performance obligations in the contract;
3.Determine the transaction price;
4.Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
5.Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

Under Topic 606, revenues are recognized when the promised products have been confirmed of delivery or services have been transferred to the consumers in amounts that reflect the consideration the customer expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services. The Company presents value added taxes (“VAT”) as reductions of revenues. The Company recognizes revenues net of value added taxes (“VAT”) and relevant charges.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

We generate revenue primarily from the salesThe discussion and analysis of wine, water, oilour financial condition and water purifier directly to agents, wholesalers and end users. We recognize product revenue at a point in time when the controlresults of the products has been transferred to customers. The transfer of control is considered complete when productsoperations are based upon our financial statements, which have been picked up byprepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in our financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or deliveredconditions. We identified no critical accounting estimates in the current period.

As described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, we consider our critical accounting policies to be those related to revenue recognition, allowance of doubtful accounts and impairment of intangible assets and goodwill. There have been no material changes to our customers. We accountcritical accounting policies as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for shipping and handling fees as a fulfillment cost.the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to investors.

Related Party Transactions

 

As of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had accounts receivable from related parties in the amounts of $116,995$69,746 and $43,477,$146,087, prepayments to related parties in the amounts of $1,957,201$966,676 and $1,813,904,$1,102,861, deposits to related parties in the amounts of $1,607,955$523,296 and $1,596,075,$758,445, and accounts payable to related parties in amounts of $3,629$124,987 and $17,789,$80,426, respectively.

 

As of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021, the Company had outstanding receivables due from a related party in the amounts of nil and $26,364, respectively, which mainly consisted of funds advanced to a related party as borrowings or funds advances to pay off the Company’s expenses. The balance was unsecured and non-interest bearing.

As of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company had outstanding payables due to its related parties in the amounts of $596,006$723,488 and $683,981,$565,675, respectively, which mainly consisted of borrowings for working capital purpose. The balances were unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, the Company’sCompany sold products to its related parties paid expenses on behalf of the Company in the amounts of $135,081$87,168 and $532,912,$120,632, respectively, purchased goods from its related parties in the amounts of $497,964 and $769,387, and incurred the costs of revenues from related parties in the amounts of $493,096 and $763,663, respectively.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021, the Company sold products to its related parties in the amounts of $120,632 and $495,062, respectively, purchased goods from its related parties in the amounts of $769,387 and $575,495, and incurred cost of revenues from related parties in the amounts of $763,663 and $508,867, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021, the rental expenses to related parties were $16,132$14,046 and $27,944,$16,132, respectively.

 

Our related parties are primarily those who are significantly influenced by the Company based on our common business relationships. Refer to Note 57 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details regarding the related party transactions.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company is not required to provide the information under this item.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. The term “disclosure controls and procedures”, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures also include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded as of September 30, 2022,2023, that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.

 

The matters involving internal controls and procedures that our management considered to be material weakness under the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board was lack of well-established procedures to identify, approve and review related party transactions.

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the board of directors (the “Board”), management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and includes those policies and procedures that:

 

 Apply to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company;
   
 Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and
   
 Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 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. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Because of the inherent limitations of internal control, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.

 

We carried out an assessment, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act, as of September 30, 2022.2023. Management based the assessment on criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework). Management’s assessment included an evaluation of the design of our internal control over financial reporting and testing of the operational effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting. Based on this assessment, management has concluded that as of September 30, 2022,2023, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In an effort to remediate the identified material weaknesses and other deficiencies and enhance our internal controls, we have initiated, or plan to initiate, the following series of measures:

 

 We have increased our personnel resources and technical accounting expertise within the accounting function and intend to hire one or more additional personnel for the function due to turnover.
   
 We will create a position to segregate duties consistent with control objectives.
We plan to prepare written policies and procedures for operating, accounting and financial reporting to establish a formal process to close our books monthly on an accrual basis and account for all transactions, including equity and debt transactions.
We plan to test our updated controls and remediate our deficiencies inat the year 2022.end of 2023.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

ThereThere have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Report, which has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

We know of no material, active or pending legal proceedings against us, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceedings or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any beneficial shareholder are an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to us.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

Not applicable to a smaller reporting company

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No. Description
31.1 Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of principal executive officer
31.2 Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of principal financial officer
32.1 Section 1350 Certification of principal executive officer
32.2 Section 1350 Certification of principal financial officer and principal accounting officer
101.INS Inline XBRL Instance 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 Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.
   
Date: November 14, 202213, 2023By:/s/ Yumin Lin
  Yumin Lin
  President and Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
   
Date: November 14, 202213, 2023By:/s/ Kaihong Lin
  Kaihong Lin
  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
  (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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