Antelope Enterprise Announces First Half 2024 Financial Results
Antelope Enterprise Holdings (NASDAQ: AEHL) announced its financial results for the first half of 2024. The company's livestreaming ecommerce business generated revenue of $43.4 million, a 2.6% decrease from the same period in 2023. Gross profit decreased by 48.7% to $3.5 million, while loss from operations increased to $6.5 million.
The company's strategy shifted to focus on mid-tier clients, resulting in engagements with over 70 clients, an increase of nearly 20 compared to 2023. AEHL plans to enter the energy field in Q3 2024, launching a business in Texas to meet the growing energy demands of the computing power industry.
Financial highlights include a gross profit margin of 8.0%, decreased selling and distribution expenses, and increased administrative expenses. As of June 30, 2024, AEHL had $2.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and a working capital of $5.8 million.
Antelope Enterprise Holdings (NASDAQ: AEHL) ha annunciato i suoi risultati finanziari per il primo semestre del 2024. Il business di ecommerce in livestreaming dell'azienda ha generato entrate di 43,4 milioni di dollari, con un calo del 2,6% rispetto allo stesso periodo del 2023. Il profitto lordo è diminuito del 48,7% a 3,5 milioni di dollari, mentre la perdita operativa è aumentata a 6,5 milioni di dollari.
La strategia dell'azienda si è spostata per concentrarsi su clienti di media fascia, portando a collaborazioni con oltre 70 clienti, un incremento di quasi 20 rispetto al 2023. AEHL pianifica di entrare nel settore energetico nel terzo trimestre del 2024, avviando un'attività in Texas per soddisfare le crescenti richieste energetiche dell'industria della potenza di calcolo.
I punti salienti finanziari includono un margine di profitto lordo dell'8,0%, una diminuzione delle spese di vendita e distribuzione, e un aumento delle spese amministrative. Al 30 giugno 2024, AEHL aveva 2,3 milioni di dollari in contante e equivalenti di contante e un capitale circolante di 5,8 milioni di dollari.
Antelope Enterprise Holdings (NASDAQ: AEHL) anunció sus resultados financieros para la primera mitad de 2024. El negocio de ecommerce en livestreaming de la empresa generó ingresos de 43,4 millones de dólares, una disminución del 2,6% en comparación con el mismo período de 2023. El beneficio bruto disminuyó un 48,7% a 3,5 millones de dólares, mientras que la pérdida de operaciones aumentó a 6,5 millones de dólares.
La estrategia de la empresa se ha cambiado para enfocarse en clientes de nivel medio, resultando en compromisos con más de 70 clientes, un aumento de casi 20 en comparación con 2023. AEHL planea entrar en el sector energético en el tercer trimestre de 2024, lanzando un negocio en Texas para satisfacer la creciente demanda energética de la industria del poder computacional.
Los aspectos financieros destacados incluyen un margen de beneficio bruto del 8,0%, disminución de los gastos de venta y distribución, y aumento de los gastos administrativos. Al 30 de junio de 2024, AEHL tenía 2,3 millones de dólares en efectivo y equivalentes de efectivo y un capital de trabajo de 5,8 millones de dólares.
앤텔로프 엔터프라이즈 홀딩스(NASDAQ: AEHL)는 2024년 상반기 재무 결과를 발표했습니다. 회사의 라이브 스트리밍 전자상거래 사업은 4340만 달러의 수익을 올렸으며, 이는 2023년 같은 기간에 비해 2.6% 감소한 수치입니다. 총 이익은 4870만 달러로 48.7% 감소했으며, 운영 손실은 650만 달러로 증가했습니다.
회사의 전략은 중급 고객에 집중하도록 전환되어 2023년 대비 거의 20명이 증가한 70명 이상의 고객과 계약을 체결했습니다. AEHL은 2024년 3분기 에너지 분야에 진출할 계획으로, 컴퓨팅 전력 산업의 증가하는 에너지 수요를 충족하기 위해 텍사스에 사업을 시작합니다.
재무 하이라이트로는 8.0%의 총 이익률, 판매 및 유통 비용 감소, 그리고 행정 비용 증가가 포함됩니다. 2024년 6월 30일 기준으로 AEHL은 230만 달러의 현금 및 현금 equivalente와 580만 달러의 운영 자본을 보유하고 있었습니다.
Antelope Enterprise Holdings (NASDAQ: AEHL) a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour la première moitié de 2024. L'activité de e-commerce en direct de l'entreprise a généré des revenus de 43,4 millions de dollars, soit une diminution de 2,6 % par rapport à la même période en 2023. Le bénéfice brut a diminué de 48,7 % pour atteindre 3,5 millions de dollars, tandis que la perte d'exploitation a augmenté à 6,5 millions de dollars.
La stratégie de l'entreprise a évolué pour se concentrer sur les clients de milieu de gamme, entraînant des engagements avec plus de 70 clients, soit une augmentation de près de 20 par rapport à 2023. AEHL prévoit d'entrer dans le secteur de l'énergie au troisième trimestre 2024, en lançant une activité au Texas pour répondre à la demande énergétique croissante de l'industrie de la puissance informatique.
Les faits saillants financiers incluent un marge brute de 8,0 %, une diminution des dépenses de vente et de distribution, et une augmentation des dépenses administratives. Au 30 juin 2024, AEHL disposait de 2,3 millions de dollars en liquidités et équivalents de liquidités et d'un fonds de roulement de 5,8 millions de dollars.
Antelope Enterprise Holdings (NASDAQ: AEHL) hat ihre finanziellen Ergebnisse für das erste Halbjahr 2024 veröffentlicht. Das Livestreaming-E-Commerce-Geschäft des Unternehmens erzielte Einnahmen von 43,4 Millionen Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 2,6 % im Vergleich zum gleichen Zeitraum 2023 entspricht. Der Bruttogewinn fiel um 48,7 % auf 3,5 Millionen Dollar, während der Verlust aus dem operativen Geschäft auf 6,5 Millionen Dollar zunahm.
Die Strategie des Unternehmens hat sich geändert, um sich auf Kunden der Mittelklasse zu konzentrieren, was zu Engagements mit über 70 Kunden führte, einem Anstieg von nahezu 20 im Vergleich zu 2023. AEHL plant, im dritten Quartal 2024 in das Energiesegment einzutreten, indem es ein Unternehmen in Texas gründet, um die wachsende Energienachfrage der Rechenleistung-Industrie zu decken.
Zu den finanziellen Highlights gehören ein Bruttogewinn von 8,0 %, gesunkene Vertriebs- und Vertriebskosten sowie gestiegene Verwaltungskosten. Zum 30. Juni 2024 verfügte AEHL über 2,3 Millionen Dollar in bar und liquiden Mitteln sowie über ein Working Capital von 5,8 Millionen Dollar.
- Increased client base from 50 to over 70 in the livestreaming ecommerce business
- Cash and cash equivalents increased by 333.2% to $2.3 million
- Stockholders' equity increased by 25.2% to $18.0 million
- Planned expansion into the energy sector in Texas
- Revenue decreased by 2.6% to $43.4 million
- Gross profit declined by 48.7% to $3.5 million
- Loss from operations increased from $5.5 million to $6.5 million
- Gross profit margin decreased from 15.3% to 8.0%
- Administrative expenses increased by 22.8% to $6.9 million
Insights
The first half 2024 results for Antelope Enterprise Holdings (AEHL) show mixed performance in their livestreaming ecommerce business. Revenue slightly decreased by
Key financial points:
- Gross profit margin declined from
15.3% to8.0% - Loss from operations increased to
$6.5 million - Cash position improved to
$2.3 million - Working capital increased to
$5.8 million
The company's planned entry into the energy sector in Texas could diversify revenue streams but also introduces new risks and capital requirements. Investors should closely monitor the execution of this new venture and its impact on the company's financial health.
AEHL's livestreaming ecommerce business faces challenges in a competitive Chinese market. The increase from 50 to 70 clients demonstrates growth in their client base, but the loss of major clients has impacted revenue. Their SaaS+ platform, which matches influencers with brands, is a differentiator in the market, but maintaining technological edge will be crucial.
The shift to mid-tier clients is a sound risk management strategy, but it requires different operational approaches:
- Higher client acquisition and management costs
- Need for scalable technology to handle more clients efficiently
- Potential for lower revenue per client, necessitating volume growth
The planned entry into energy production for computing power industries is an interesting pivot. It aligns with the growing demand from data centers and crypto mining operations but represents a significant departure from their core business. Success will depend on their ability to execute in a new, highly regulated industry with different technological requirements.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ Capital Market: AEHL) (“Antelope Enterprise”, “AEHL” or the “Company”), is the majority owner of Hainan Kylin Cloud Services Technology Co., Ltd (“Kylin Cloud”), the operator of a livestreaming ecommerce business in China, and the Company expects to shortly enter the energy field through the production of electricity in Texas using natural gas generators, today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
First Half 2024 Summary
- Revenue generated from the livestreaming ecommerce business was
$43.4 million , a2.6% decrease as compared to$44.6 million for the same period of 2023. - Gross profit generated from the livestreaming ecommerce business was
$3.5 million , a48.7% decrease as compared to$6.8 million for the same period of 2023. - Loss from operations from the livestreaming ecommerce business was
$6.5 million , as compared to loss from operations of$5.5 million for the same period of 2023.
Will Zhang, Chairman and CEO of Antelope Enterprise, commented, “The revenue for the livestreaming ecommerce business segment came in at
“Kylin Cloud provides turnkey livestreaming marketing and broadcasting services to consumer brand companies by matching consumer brand products with the appropriate hosts and influencers. We believe that there is a tremendous market opportunity ahead for livestreaming ecommerce and believe that Kylin Cloud has the resources, infrastructure and team culture to achieve sustained growth in this B2C ecosystem,” CEO Will Zhang continued.
“In an important strategic development for the Company, we recently announced that we are planning to enter the energy field in the third quarter of 2024, and that we are going to launch this business in Texas to meet the rapidly growing needs of the computing power industry. We believe that our new positioning in the energy supply sector is extremely timely to meet the high expected demand for energy due to the growth of these sectors,” concluded Chairman and CEO Will Zhang.
Six Months Results Ended June 30, 2024
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was
Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was
Selling and distribution expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were
Administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were
Loss from continuing operations before taxation for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was
Loss per basic share and fully diluted share from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were
Financial Condition
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash flow analysis for each of the accounts includes the cash flow transactions of discontinued operations.
Cash flow used in operating activities was
Cash flow used in investing activities was
Cash flow generated from financing activities was
Business Outlook
We own a majority position of a livestreaming ecommerce business, Hainan Kylin Cloud Services Technology Co., Ltd (“Kylin Cloud”), and aim to launch an energy supply business in the third quarter of 2024. Kylin Cloud’s SaaS+ systems platform strategically matches hosts and influencers to consumer brand products which results in increased sales for these companies.
In the last few years, livestreaming ecommerce has comprised an ever-increasing percentage of China's ecommerce sales which we expect to continue in the years ahead, spurred by a consumer ecosystem that includes a young demographic and their high usage rate of mobile devices. We believe that Kylin Cloud is unique in the livestreaming space since it utilizes advanced analytics that matches hosts and influencers to consumer brand products which facilitates unique content for higher conversion rates as compared to traditional ecommerce.
In the current period, the business strategy of the livestreaming business was modified to focus on securing a larger number of mid-tier clients to mitigate the risk associated with an over-concentration of major clients. Since some of these new clients are still in the beginning stages of collaboration and their business volume has just started to grow, it will take time for the new mid-tier clients to develop and increase their sales volume. In the first half of 2024, the livestreaming business had business engagements with more than 70 clients, which represented an increase of nearly 20 clients compared to the same period in 2023.
In an important strategic development for the Company, we recently announced plans to enter the energy field through the production of electricity using natural gas generators in Texas. This electricity would then be transmitted directly to rapidly growing computing power sectors who require high amounts of energy. Compared to conventional methods, this model eliminates intermediary steps like transmission to the power grid and processing by public utilities, which could result in lower energy losses and higher efficiency. Given the strong market demand of computing power industries, the Company believes it has a runway for significant growth in the near future.
This business outlook reflects the Company's current and preliminary views and is based on the information currently available to us, which are subject to change, and is subject to risks and uncertainties, as well as risks and uncertainties identified in the Company’s public filings.
Conference Call Information
We will host a conference call at 8:00 am ET on September 30, 2024. Listeners may access the call by dialing 1-844-695-5522 five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time, and international callers should dial 1-412-317-0698; all callers should ask to join the Antelope Enterprise Holdings Ltd. earnings conference call. A replay of the conference call will be available for 14 days starting from 11:00 am ET on September 30, 2024. To access the replay, dial 1-877-344-7529 and international callers should dial 1-412-317-0088. The replay access code is 7480379.
About Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited
Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited Limited (“Antelope Enterprise”, “AEHL” or the “Company”), is the
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All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from the Company, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC's Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date hereof, or after the respective dates on which any such statements otherwise are made.
FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW
ANTELOPE ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS., LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As of June 30, 2024 | As of December 31, 2023 | |||||||
USD’000 | USD’000 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | ||||||||
NONCURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 1,946 | 161 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Right-of-use assets, net | 310 | - | ||||||
Security deposit | 166 | - | ||||||
Loan receivable | 10,768 | 5,181 | ||||||
Note Receivable | 5,490 | 6,949 | ||||||
Total noncurrent assets | 18,681 | 12,292 | ||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
Trade receivable | 1,508 | - | ||||||
Other receivables and prepayments | 4,367 | 2,871 | ||||||
Available-for-sale financial assets | - | 99 | ||||||
Due from related parties | 1,286 | 1,316 | ||||||
Cash and bank balances | 2,322 | 536 | ||||||
Total current assets | 9,483 | 4,822 | ||||||
Total assets | 28,164 | 17,114 | ||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Trade payables | 639 | - | ||||||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | 1,077 | 216 | ||||||
Unearned revenue | 1,009 | 27 | ||||||
Amounts owed to related parties | 53 | 78 | ||||||
Lease liabilities | 117 | - | ||||||
Taxes payable | 763 | 281 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 3,658 | 602 | ||||||
NET CURRENT ASSETS | 5,825 | 4,220 | ||||||
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Lease liabilities | 227 | - | ||||||
Note payable | 6,245 | 2,111 | ||||||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 6,472 | 2,111 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 10,130 | 2,713 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | 18,034 | 14,401 | ||||||
EQUITY | ||||||||
Reserves | 17,145 | 13,985 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest | 889 | 416 | ||||||
Total equity | 18,034 | 14,401 |
ANTELOPE ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
USD’000 | USD’000 | |||||||
Net sales | 43,462 | 44,636 | ||||||
Cost of goods sold | 39,969 | 37,824 | ||||||
Gross profit | 3,493 | 6,812 | ||||||
Other income | 651 | 409 | ||||||
Selling and distribution expenses | (3,130 | ) | (7,100 | ) | ||||
Administrative expenses | (6,863 | ) | (5,588 | ) | ||||
Finance costs | (537 | ) | - | |||||
Other expenses | (139 | ) | - | |||||
Loss before taxation | (6,525 | ) | (5,467 | ) | ||||
Income tax expense | 2 | - | ||||||
Net loss for the period from continuing operations | (6,527 | ) | (5,467 | ) | ||||
Discontinued operations | ||||||||
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations | - | 10,659 | ||||||
Loss from discontinued operations | - | (200 | ) | |||||
Net income (loss) | (6,527 | ) | 4,992 | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to : | ||||||||
Equity holders of the Company | (6,635 | ) | 4,997 | |||||
Non-controlling interest | 108 | (5 | ) | |||||
Net income (loss) | (6,527 | ) | 4,992 | |||||
Net loss attributable to the equity holders of the Company arising from: | ||||||||
Continuing operations | (6,635 | ) | (5,462 | ) | ||||
Discontinued operations | - | 10,459 | ||||||
Other comprehensive loss | ||||||||
Exchange differences on translation of financial statements of foreign operations | (913 | ) | (598 | ) | ||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | (7,440 | ) | 4,394 | |||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: | ||||||||
Equity holders of the Company | (7,548 | ) | 4,399 | |||||
Non-controlling interest | 108 | (5 | ) | |||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | (7,440 | ) | 4,394 | |||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) arising from: | ||||||||
Continuing operations | (7,440 | ) | (6,065 | ) | ||||
Discontinued operations | - | 10,459 | ||||||
Income (loss) per share attributable to the equity holders of the Company | ||||||||
Basic (USD) | ||||||||
— from continuing operations | (0.96 | ) | (3.38 | ) | ||||
— from discontinued operations | - | 6.48 | ||||||
Diluted (USD) | ||||||||
— from continuing operations | (0.96 | ) | (3.38 | ) | ||||
— from discontinued operations | - | 5.27 |
ANTELOPE ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
USD’000 | USD’000 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Income (loss) before taxation | (6,524 | ) | 5,192 | |||||
Adjustments for | ||||||||
Operating lease charge | 33 | - | ||||||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 40 | 26 | ||||||
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries | - | (10,659 | ) | |||||
Loan forgiveness by related party | - | (167 | ) | |||||
Loss on convertible note | 6 | 5 | ||||||
Standstill fee on note payable | 125 | - | ||||||
Share based compensation | 5,442 | 4,115 | ||||||
Interest expense on lease liability | 13 | - | ||||||
Amortization of OID of convertible note | 28 | 22 | ||||||
Operating cash flows before working capital changes | (838 | ) | (1,466 | ) | ||||
Increase in trade receivables | (1,508 | ) | - | |||||
Increase in other receivables and prepayments | (2,189 | ) | (1,325 | ) | ||||
Increase in loan receivable | (5,587 | ) | (4,688 | ) | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in trade payables | 639 | (70 | ) | |||||
Increase in unearned revenue | 982 | 56 | ||||||
Increase (Decrease) in taxes payable | 480 | (106 | ) | |||||
Increase in accrued liabilities and other payables | 861 | 8 | ||||||
Cash used in operations | (7,160 | ) | (7,591 | ) | ||||
Interest paid | - | - | ||||||
Income tax paid | - | (14 | ) | |||||
Net cash generated from operating activities from discontinued operations | - | 2,038 | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (7,160 | ) | (5,567 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Acquisition of fixed assets | (1,825 | ) | (72 | ) | ||||
Decrease in notes receivable | 1,460 | - | ||||||
Decrease in available-for-sale financial asset | 99 | 126 | ||||||
Decrease in restricted cash | - | 299 | ||||||
Cash disposed as a result of disposal of subsidiaries | - | (37 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations | - | - | ||||||
Net cash generated from (used in) investing activities | (266 | ) | 316 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Payment for lease liabilities | (13 | ) | - | |||||
Insurance of share capital for equity financing | 4,297 | 7,661 | ||||||
Warrants exercised | 1,228 | - | ||||||
Proceeds from promissory note | 4,630 | - | ||||||
Repayment of promissory note | (550 | ) | - | |||||
Advance from related parties | 533 | 55 | ||||||
Net cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations | - | (2,064 | ) | |||||
Net cash generated from financing activities | 10,125 | 5,652 | ||||||
NET INCREASE IN CASH & EQUIVALENTS | 2,699 | 401 | ||||||
CASH & EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 536 | 612 | ||||||
EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE DIFFERENCES | (913 | ) | (560 | ) | ||||
CASH & EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | 2,322 | 453 | ||||||
The accompanying notes in the Company’s Form 6-K as filed with the SEC are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
Source: Antelope Enterprise Holdings Ltd.
Contact Information: | |
Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited | Precept Investor Relations LLC |
Edmund Hen, Chief Financial Officer | David Rudnick, Account Manager |
Email: info@aehltd.com | Email: david.rudnick@preceptir.com |
Phone: +1 646-694-8538 |
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