Oriental Culture Holding LTD Announces First Half Year of 2023 Unaudited Financial Results
- None.
- Significant decrease in total revenues and net income compared to the same period in 2022.
- Investigation of related parties negatively impacted business operations and financial results.
HONG KONG, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oriental Culture Holding LTD. (“OCG” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OCG), a leading online provider of collectibles and artwork e-commerce services, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
First Half Year of 2023 Financial Highlights
- Total revenues were approximately
$0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to approximately$17.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
- Gross profit was approximately
$0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to approximately$16.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
- Profit margin was
76.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to93.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
- Loss from operations was approximately
$2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to income from operations of approximately$5.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
- Net loss was approximately
$2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to net income of approximately$5.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Impact of Investigation of our Related Parties
On July 1, 2022, Mr. Huajun Gao and Mr. Aiming Kong, each an
Also, on July 1, 2022, NCPSB froze certain bank accounts of Kashi Longrui Business Management Services Co., Ltd. (“Kashi Longrui”), Kashi Dongfang Cangpin Culture Development Co., Ltd. (“Kashi Dongfang”) and Nanjing Yanyu Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Nanjing Yanyu”), all subsidiaries of Jiangsu Yanggu Culture Development Co., Ltd., the variable interest entity of the Company in China (the “VIE”) because they each had business relationships with Nanjing Jinwang.
Neither the Company nor its VIE or subsidiaries of its VIE received any notification of enforcement charges from NCPSB, other than cash and short-term investment in the frozen bank accounts with balances totaling approximately
Due to the investigation of Nanjing Jinwang and frozen bank accounts, the business operations of the Company have been materially and negatively impacted as its customers experienced difficulties withdrawing their security deposits through online banking and have concerns regarding their deposited funds. The Company has taken remedial measures to assist its customers in withdrawing security deposits, such as through manual and in person application with the bank to transfer funds, so they will have confidence in the Company and continue to list and trade art and collectible products on the online platforms of the Company. However, there can be no assurance that these measures will restore customer confidence in using the Company’s services efficiently or at all.
The investigation of Mr. Gao, Mr. Kong and Nanjing Jinwang is ongoing. The Company has and will continue to communicate with NCPSB and other government authorities to obtain more information regarding the investigation and to attempt to unfreeze the bank accounts for the subsidiaries of the VIE. The Company will monitor the investigation and will provide additional information concerning its impact on the Company’s business in due course.
This investigation of the related parties has negative impact on our financial results. Our revenue decreased approximately
Share Consolidation
In October, 2023, the shareholders and Board of Directors of the Company approved a share consolidation of each of the issued and unissued ordinary shares with a par value of US
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company typically financed its operations through internally generated cash and equity financing. As of June 30, 2023, excluding restricted cash and investments, the Company had approximately
If the Company is unable to realize its assets within the normal operating cycle of a 12-month period, the Company may have to consider supplementing its available sources of funds through the following sources:
- other available sources of equity or debt financing from financial institutions; and
- financial support from our related parties and shareholders.
Based on the above considerations, the Company’s management believes that it has sufficient funds to meet its working capital requirements and debt obligations as they become due over the next 12 months.
Results of Operations
The tables in the following discussion summarize our unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income(loss) for the periods indicated. The operating results in any period are not necessarily of the results that may be expected for any future period.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022
Variance | |||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Net Revenues | $ | 722,624 | $ | 16,947,668 | $ | (16,225,044 | ) | (95.7 | )% | ||||||||
Net Revenues – related parties | 76,836 | 99,052 | (22,216 | ) | (22.4 | )% | |||||||||||
Total operating revenue | 799,460 | 17,046,720 | (16,247,260 | ) | (95.3 | )% | |||||||||||
Cost of revenues | (191,526 | ) | (1,076,308 | ) | 884,782 | (82.2 | )% | ||||||||||
Gross profit | 607,934 | 15,970,412 | (15,362,478 | ) | (96.2 | )% | |||||||||||
Operating expenses | (2,997,869 | ) | (10,896,753 | ) | 7,898,884 | (71.8 | )% | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | (2,389,935 | ) | 5,073,659 | (7,463,594 | ) | (148.6 | )% | ||||||||||
Other income | 261,869 | 549,796 | (287,927 | ) | (32.3 | )% | |||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (2,128,066 | ) | 5,623,455 | (7,751,521 | ) | (137.2 | )% | ||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 8,643 | - | 8,643 | - | |||||||||||||
Net (loss)/income | (2,136,709 | ) | 5,623,455 | (7,760,164 | ) | (137.4 | )% | ||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (1,075,044 | ) | (1,347,769 | ) | 272,725 | (20.2 | )% | ||||||||||
Comprehensive (loss) income | $ | (3,211,753 | ) | $ | 4,275,686 | $ | (7,487,439 | ) | (175.1 | )% | |||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding – basic and diluted | 4,245,402 | 4,210,563 | 34,839 | 0.8 | % | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share | $ | (0.50 | ) | $ | 1.34 | $ | (1.84 | ) | (137.7 | )% | |||||||
Revenues:
The following table sets forth the principal components of our net revenues by amounts and percentages for the periods indicated. Our overall revenue decrease was mainly due to the negative impact of the investigation of our related parties and frozen bank accounts as discussed above.
For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | Variance | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | % | Revenue | % | Amount | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Listing services fees (1) | $ | 54,535 | 6.8 | $ | 1,249,593 | 7.3 | $ | (1,195,058 | ) | (95.6 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Transactions fee (2) | 497,808 | 62.3 | 12,835,350 | 75.3 | (12,337,542 | ) | (96.1 | )% | |||||||||||||||||
Marketing service fees (3) | 169,137 | 21.2 | 2,855,684 | 16.8 | (2,686,547 | ) | (94.1 | )% | |||||||||||||||||
Other revenues (4)* | 77,980 | 9.7 | 106,093 | 0.6 | (28,113 | ) | (26.5 | )% | |||||||||||||||||
Total operating revenues, net | $ | 799,460 | 100.0 | $ | 17,046,720 | 100.0 | $ | (16,247,260 | ) | (95.3 | )% |
* Including
(1) Listing service fees: Our performance obligation is to provide listing on our platform. Listing service fees are calculated based on a percentage of the listing value of collectibles, artworks and commodities. Listing value is the total offering price of the collectible, the artwork or the commodity when the ownership units are initially listed on our trading platform. We utilize appraised value as a basis to determine the appropriate listing value for each piece of collectible or artwork, or portfolio of collectibles or artwork. In general, listing service fees are recognized upon completion of our performance obligation. Our standard listing fees range from
Total listing service fees decreased by approximately
(2) Transaction fee revenue: Transaction fee revenue is generally calculated based on the transaction value of collectibles, artwork or commodity per transaction for our services to facilitate the trading transactions. Transaction value is the dollar amount of the purchase and sale of the ownership units of the collectibles, artwork or commodities after it is listed on our platform. We typically charge from
The Company also had a customer reward points program, pursuant to which reward points were issued for opening a new account or referring customers to open accounts with us during our promotion period. In that regard, customers are required to redeem certain reward points for new listings in addition to the regular listing services fees. If a customer does not own any reward points, he/she can purchase them from other customers on our platform. We do not record revenue when customers redeem any points as it is considered as a prerequisite for a new listing in addition to the regular services fees. The points are traded by and among our customers on the platform and we charge a transaction fee from such points trading. The Company assessed if a material right existed when the Company initially issued the reward points and if the points represent a separate performance obligation. In general, the points were given to customers based on existing accounts or promotions without the customers having to acquire services from the Company, therefore there was no material right and no separate performance obligation exists. There is no liability for unredeemed awards. Transaction fee revenue from the trading of points was approximately
Total transaction fee revenue decreased by approximately
(3) Marketing service fees: Marketing service fee revenue is a fee we charge for promoting and marketing our customers’ collectibles or artwork. The services include assisting our customers in connection with his/her/its listing and trading of his/her/its collectible/artwork on our platforms, which mainly includes consulting and supporting services of the marketability for the collectible/artwork; assessing its market value and market acceptance; and assisting in the application and legal protection required for the customer’s collectible/artwork to be approved for listing on our platforms. For marketing service contracts in which the related performance obligations can be completed within one to two months, the Company recognizes the related revenue upon the completion of its performance obligations.
Marketing service agreements also includes providing promotion services for customers’ items as where to place ads on well-known cultural art exchange websites in China, to provide online and offline marketing services including cooperation with auction houses and participate in industry-related exhibitions and fairs. The marketing service fees are charged on various fixed fee basis, which are based on the type of the listing session that the customer applies for and whether the customer has listed and sold its collectible on other platforms before, and they were not tied to the type or value of the underlying collectible/artwork. Marketing service contracts and fees are recognized upon the completion of all performance obligations.
Marketing service fees decreased by approximately
(4) Other revenues: Other revenues (including
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues decreased by approximately
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2023 was
Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses decreased by approximately
General and Administrative Expenses
Our general and administrative expenses decreased by approximately
Other Income
Total other income decreased by approximately
Provision for Income Taxes
Our provision for income taxes was nil for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and
Net Income
Our net income decreased by approximately
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were
About Oriental Culture Holding LTD
OCG is an online provider of collectibles and artwork e-commerce services, which allows collectors, artists, art dealers and owners to access an art trading market with a wider range of collectibles and artwork investors. Through its subsidiaries in Hong Kong, the Company provides trading facilitation for individual and institutional customers of all kinds of collectibles, artwork and certain commodities on its online platforms, and online and offline integrated marketing, storage and technical maintenance services to customers in China. For more information about the Company, please visit: www.ocgroup.hk.
Safe Harbor Statement
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. 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; financial condition and results of operations; product and service demand and acceptance; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; changes in technology; 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 SEC. 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 SEC, 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.
For more information, please contact:
The Company:
IR Department
Email: IR@ocgroup.hk
Phone: (852) 2110-3909
ORIENTAL CULTURE HOLDING LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||
June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | |||||||||
Cash and equivalents | $ | 21,569,138 | $ | 17,188,833 | |||||
Restricted cash | 14,370,491 | 11,796,388 | |||||||
Restricted investment | 1,686,430 | 4,703,323 | |||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 25,657 | 207 | |||||||
Accounts receivable - related parties | 16,067 | 29,311 | |||||||
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | 641,241 | 4,441,946 | |||||||
Other receivables - related party | 542,600 | 3,421,345 | |||||||
Escrow | - | 600,000 | |||||||
Total current assets | 38,851,624 | 42,181,353 | |||||||
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET | 9,071,004 | 9,423,713 | |||||||
OTHER ASSETS | |||||||||
Right-of-use assets | 22,834 | 34,345 | |||||||
Cost method Investment | 898,841 | 932,552 | |||||||
Intangible assets, net | 689,555 | 816,885 | |||||||
Total other assets | 1,611,230 | 1,783,782 | |||||||
Total assets | $ | 49,533,858 | $ | 53,388,848 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 2,413,590 | $ | 2,959,415 | |||||
Accounts payable - related parties | - | 28,727 | |||||||
Deferred revenue | 240,273 | 449,037 | |||||||
Other payables and accrued liabilities | 341,386 | 290,150 | |||||||
Taxes payable | 18,718 | 13,372 | |||||||
Lease liability - current | 22,834 | 20,808 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 3,036,801 | 3,761,509 | |||||||
OTHER LIABILITIES | |||||||||
Lease liability - noncurrent | - | 11,491 | |||||||
Total liabilities | 3,036,801 | 3,773,000 | |||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | |||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||
Preferred shares, | - | - | |||||||
Ordinary shares, | 1,542 | 1,542 | |||||||
Treasury shares, at cost, 1,922,000 shares | (481 | ) | (481 | ) | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 22,442,729 | 22,349,767 | |||||||
Statutory reserves | 140,811 | 124,757 | |||||||
Retained earnings | 26,162,556 | 28,315,319 | |||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) | (2,250,100 | ) | (1,175,056 | ) | |||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 46,497,057 | 49,615,848 | |||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 49,533,858 | $ | 53,388,848 |
* Shares and per share data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the share consolidation effected on October 10, 2023.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND | |||||||||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||||||
For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
OPERATING REVENUES: | |||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 722,624 | $ | 16,947,668 | |||||
Net revenues - related parties | 76,836 | 99,052 | |||||||
Total operating revenues | 799,460 | 17,046,720 | |||||||
COST OF REVENUES: | (191,526 | ) | (1,076,308 | ) | |||||
GROSS PROFIT | 607,934 | 15,970,412 | |||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES: | |||||||||
Selling and marketing | (423,930 | ) | (7,348,740 | ) | |||||
Selling and marketing - related party | - | (43,897 | ) | ||||||
General and administrative | (2,457,804 | ) | (3,381,842 | ) | |||||
General and administrative - related parties | (116,135 | ) | (122,274 | ) | |||||
Total operating expenses | (2,997,869 | ) | (10,896,753 | ) | |||||
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | (2,389,935 | ) | 5,073,659 | ||||||
OTHER INCOME | |||||||||
Gain from short-term investment | 69,609 | 30,237 | |||||||
Interest income | 107,765 | 167,422 | |||||||
Other income, net | 84,495 | 352,137 | |||||||
Total other income, net | 261,869 | 549,796 | |||||||
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (2,128,066 | ) | 5,623,455 | ||||||
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX | 8,643 | - | |||||||
NET INCOME (LOSS) | (2,136,709 | ) | 5,623,455 | ||||||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | |||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (1,075,044 | ) | (1,347,769 | ) | |||||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | $ | (3,211,753 | ) | $ | 4,275,686 | ||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES | |||||||||
Basic and diluted* | 4,245,402 | 4,210,563 | |||||||
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE | |||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (0.50 | ) | $ | 1.34 |
* Shares and per share data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the share consolidation effected on October 10, 2023.
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