MMTEC, Inc. Announces Half Year 2020 Unaudited Financial Results
MMTEC, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTC) reported a significant revenue increase of 85.35% to $329,070 for the first half of 2020, driven by brokerage service commissions post-acquisition of MMBD Trading Limited and MM Global Securities, Inc. Gross profit soared to $322,044, with a 97.86% gross margin. Although operating loss decreased to $1,041,361, the net loss narrowed to $1,011,152 or $0.05 per share. Future strategies include expanding asset management and enhancing services for Chinese investors seeking U.S. securities amidst trade tensions.
- Revenues rose by 85.35% to $329,070.
- Gross profit increased by 189.27% to $322,044.
- Gross profit margin improved to 97.86%.
- Loss from operations decreased to $1,041,361.
- Net loss remained significant at $1,011,152.
- Operating expenses included increased payroll and related benefits.
BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MMTEC, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTC) ("MMTEC", "we", "our" or the "Company"), a China based technology company that provides access to the U.S. financial markets, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2020.
First Half 2020 Summary
- Revenues increased by
85.35% from$177,543 to$329,070 following the October 18, 2019 consolidation of MMBD Trading Limited and MM Global Securities, Inc. into the Company. MM Global generated commission fees on customer securities transactions by providing brokerage service. - Cost of revenue decreased by
89.39% from$66,215 to$7,026 due to the90.35% decline of revenues from the investor relationship advisory services. - Gross profit increased by
189.27% to$322,044 as compared to$111,328 for the same period in 2019, while the gross profit margin was97.86% , as compared to62.70% for the same period in 2019. - Loss from operations was
$1,041,361 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to$1,308,583 for the same period of 2019. The decrease was primarily attributable to the increase in revenue and the decrease in payroll and related benefits in selling and marketing costs and general and administrative. - Net loss was
$1,011,152 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to net loss of$1,326,941 for the same period of 2019. - Loss per share both on a basic and fully diluted basis were
$0.05 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to loss per share on a basic and fully diluted basis of$0.07 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
Xiangdong Wen, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, commented, "Our revenue increased to
Mr. Wen continued, "As for the Company's future strategy, in the face of the trade tension between China and the United States, the Company intend to increase its investment in the following two areas to address challenges of the changing market environment.
First, the Company believes that Chinese investors will continue demand investments in U.S. securities and diversified asset allocations. To this end, the Company set up the asset management department to form a series of Manager of Managers ("MOM") funds, with the main goal of attracting small and medium-sized institutional investors and helping them set up the fund to issue securities fund products. The Company will also help those investors with marketing and promotion of subscriptions by ordinary investors, to help ordinary investors realize the allocation of overseas assets and obtain high-quality asset management services. In addition, the Company remains optimistic about the opening up of China's securities markets, and plans to establish a new U.S. team to service small and medium-sized overseas investment institutions, especially Wall Street institutions, to invest in Chinese securities market, acting as a bridge for Sino-US securities investment transactions."
Operating Results for Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenues
We derive our revenues from (1) data services and related technical support (the "Market data services"); (2) investor relations management services business to help maintain the relationship between listed companies and the company's equity, debt investors or potential investors(the "Investor relations management services"); and (3) commissions through customer securities transactions ("Commissions").
The following tables illustrate the Company's revenue by revenue type:
For the six months Ended | ||||||||
2019 | 2020 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Market data services | 34,363 | 44,146 | ||||||
Investor relations management services | 143,180 | 13,807 | ||||||
Commissions | - | 271,117 | ||||||
Total revenues | 177,543 | 329,070 |
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue consists primarily of internal labor cost and related benefits, and other overhead costs that are directly attributable to services provided.
Cost of revenues decreased by
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit was
Operating Expenses
During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, operating expenses included selling and marketing, payroll and related benefits, professional fees, and other general and administrative expenses.
Selling and Marketing Costs
All costs related to selling and marketing are expensed as incurred. Selling and marketing costs decreased by
Payroll and Related Benefits
Payroll and related benefits totaled
Professional Fees
For the six months ended June 30, 2020, professional fees primarily consisted of audit fees, legal service fees, financial consulting fees, industry consulting fee, and other fees associated with being a public company. Professional fees totaled
Other General and Administrative Expenses
For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, other general and administrative expenses were
Loss from Operations
For six months ended June 30, 2020, loss from operations amounted to
Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense) includes interest income from bank deposits, other income, other miscellaneous expense, loss on equity method investment, and foreign currency transaction gain. Other income totaled
Income Taxes
We did not have any income taxes expense for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 since we did not generate any taxable income in these two periods.
Net Loss
As a result of the factors described above, our net loss was
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of our parent company, MMTEC INC., MM Future Technology Limited, MM Fund SPC, MM Global Capital Limited, MMBD Trading Limited, MMBD Investment Advisory Company Limited and MM Global Securities, INC, are the U.S. dollar, and the functional currency of Gujia (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., is the Chinese Renminbi ("RMB"). The financial statements of our subsidiaries whose functional currency is the RMB are translated to U.S. dollars using period end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, average rate of exchange for revenue and expenses and cash flows, and at historical exchange rates for equity. Net gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions are included in the results of operations. As a result of foreign currency translations, which are a non-cash adjustment, we reported a foreign currency translation loss of
Comprehensive Loss
As a result of our foreign currency translation adjustment, we had comprehensive loss of
Financial Conditions
As of June 30, 2020, the Company had cash of
Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was
As an entity that operates in the financial industry in China and the United States, the Company finds itself subject to the challenges posed by the ongoing tension in the trade relations between the countries.
Shares Authorized and Issued
The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares with a par value of
There were 56,070,000 shares issued and 20,070,000 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
Recent Developments
Pursuant to the investment agreement dated July 21, 2020, the company paid 750,000 shares to Tony Wayne Network Technology Co., Limited as compensation of a Hong Kong and China based consulting program. There were treasury stock of 36,000,000 shares at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The company cancelled the 36,000,000 treasury stock at August 20, 2020. After the treasury stock was cancelled, there were 20,820,000 shares issued and outstanding as of October 15, 2020.
Notice
Rounding amounts and percentages: Certain amounts and percentages included in this press release have been rounded for ease of presentation. Percentage figures included in this press release have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of such rounded figures, but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, certain percentage amounts in this press release may vary from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in the financial statements. In addition, certain other amounts that appear in this press release may not sum due to rounding.
About MMTEC, Inc.
Headquartered in Beijing, China, our Company develops and deploys a series of platforms, such as the ETN Counter Business System, the PTN Private Fund Investment Management System, which comprise a business chain that enables Chinese language speaking hedge funds, mutual funds, registered investment advisors, proprietary trading groups, and brokerage firms to engage in securities market transactions and settlements globally. In 2020, the company used internally designed and built system with the US brokerage license and the Cayman fund management qualification to form a series of MOM funds, with the main goal of discovering small and medium-sized institutional investors and helping them set up the fund to issue securities fund products.
More information about the Company can be found at: www.51mm.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may", "will", "intend", "should", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "project", "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Specifically, the Company's statements regarding its continued growth, business outlook, and other similar statements are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 20-F and its subsequent filings. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA | ||||||||
MMTEC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (IN U.S. DOLLARS) | ||||||||
As of | ||||||||
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
(UNAUDITED) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,829,837 | $ | 3,642,521 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 15,011 | 16,029 | ||||||
Other receivable | - | 78,624 | ||||||
Loan to employee | 169,503 | 172,013 | ||||||
Security deposits - current | 10,875 | 46,512 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 376,701 | 392,011 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 2,401,927 | 4,347,710 | ||||||
NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
Security deposit - noncurrent | 604,047 | 605,588 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 130,385 | 132,016 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use asset | 767,159 | 979,885 | ||||||
Long-term investment | 928,199 | 143,346 | ||||||
Total Non-current Assets | 2,429,790 | 1,860,835 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 4,831,717 | $ | 6,208,545 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
Deferred revenue | $ | 18,137 | $ | 63,246 | ||||
Salary payable | 160,162 | 174,741 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | 39,200 | 222,152 | ||||||
Due to related parties | 8,000 | 6,030 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities - current | 379,066 | 339,330 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 604,565 | 805,499 | ||||||
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent | 465,530 | 648,334 | ||||||
Loan payable | 41,250 | - | ||||||
Total Non-current Liabilities | 506,780 | 648,334 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 1,111,345 | 1,453,833 | ||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||||||
Common shares ( | 56,070 | 56,070 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 11,229,289 | 11,229,339 | ||||||
Less: treasury stock, at cost; | ||||||||
(36,000,000 shares at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019) | (36,000) | (36,000) | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (7,386,455) | (6,375,303) | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (142,532) | (119,394) | ||||||
Total Shareholders' Equity | 3,720,372 | 4,754,712 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 4,831,717 | $ | 6,208,545 |
MMTEC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (IN U.S. DOLLARS) (UNAUDITED) | |||||
For the Six | For the Six | ||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||
REVENUE | $ | 329,070 | $ | 177,543 | |
COST OF REVENUE | 7,026 | 66,215 | |||
GROSS PROFIT | 322,044 | 111,328 | |||
OPERATING EXPENSES: | |||||
Selling and marketing | 76,668 | 157,440 | |||
General and administrative | |||||
Payroll and related benefits | 479,261 | 404,405 | |||
Professional fees | 403,300 | 472,638 | |||
Other general and administrative | 404,176 | 385,428 | |||
Total Operating Expenses | 1,363,405 | 1,419,911 | |||
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (1,041,361) | (1,308,583) | |||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | |||||
Interest income | 27,571 | 1,768 | |||
Other income | 25,204 | - | |||
Other expenses | (721) | (114) | |||
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) | (3,525) | 3,764 | |||
Loss on equity method investment | (18,320) | (23,776) | |||
Total Other Income (Expense) | 30,209 | (18,358) | |||
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (1,011,152) | (1,326,941) | |||
INCOME TAXES | - | - | |||
NET LOSS | $ | (1,011,152) | $ | (1,326,941) | |
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS: | |||||
NET LOSS | (1,011,152) | (1,326,941) | |||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | |||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (23,138) | (20,588) | |||
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | $ | (1,034,290) | $ | (1,347,529) | |
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE | |||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (0.05) | $ | (0.07) | |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING: | |||||
Basic and diluted | 20,070,000 | 19,955,635 |
MMTEC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (IN U.S. DOLLARS) (UNAUDITED) | |||||
For the Six | For the Six | ||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||
Net loss | $ | (1,011,152) | $ | (1,326,941) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from operations to net cash used in operating | |||||
Depreciation expense | 10,338 | 10,315 | |||
Loss on equity method investment | 18,320 | 23,776 | |||
Noncash lease expense | 145,246 | 150,011 | |||
Loss on acquisition | 721 | - | |||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||
Operating lease liability | (75,003) | (157,631) | |||
Accounts Receivable | 1,018 | - | |||
Security deposit | 35,194 | (1,107) | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 14,733 | (104,903) | |||
Deferred revenue | (44,485) | (34,363) | |||
Salary payable | (12,456) | (73,471) | |||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | (183,636) | (162,144) | |||
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (1,101,162) | (1,676,458) | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||
Collection of loan to third party | 78,002 | - | |||
Cash proceeds from acquisition | 279 | - | |||
Purchase of property and equipment | (10,636) | (16,885) | |||
Loan to employee | - | (44,243) | |||
Payment in equity method investment | (809,881) | (87,762) | |||
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (742,236) | (148,890) | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||
Cash proceeds from long-term loan | 41,250 | - | |||
Proceeds from issuance of stocks | - | 6,851,401 | |||
Repayments to related parties | - | (168,728) | |||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 41,250 | 6,682,673 | |||
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (10,536) | (16,355) | |||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (1,812,684) | 4,840,970 | |||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - beginning of period | 3,642,521 | 93,625 | |||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of period | $ | 1,829,837 | $ | 4,934,595 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |||||
Cash paid for: | |||||
Interest | $ | - | $ | - | |
Income taxes | $ | - | $ | - | |
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||
Remeasurement of the lease liabilities and right-of-use assets due to lease | $ | 29,904 | $ | - | |
Proceeds from issuance of stocks deposited in escrow | $ | - | $ | 500,000 | |
Consideration of acquisition payable to related party | $ | 1,000 | $ | - |
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