WANG & LEE GROUP, INC. Announces Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results
- Revenue increased by 63.7% to $6.83 million for FY 2023.
- Gross profit increased by 210.6% to $2.44 million.
- Total shareholders' equity increased by 449.0% to $5.98 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin was 25.32% for 2023.
- General and administrative expenses increased by 102.6% to $2.89 million.
- Interest expenses increased by 74.0% to $61,564 for FY 2023.
- Other income increased by 129.9% to $183,800 for FY 2023.
- Net loss was $0.33 million for FY 2023.
- Shareholders' Equity increased by 449.0% to $5.98 million.
- General and administrative expenses increased significantly, impacting net profit.
- Interest expenses rose by 74.0% for FY 2023.
- Net loss of $0.33 million was recorded for FY 2023.
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HONG KONG, China, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WANG & LEE GROUP, Inc. (Nasdaq: WLGS) (“WLGS” or the “Company”), is a British Virgin Islands holding company with operations conducted by its subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The Company is a construction prime and subcontractor engaging in the installation of Electrical & Mechanical Systems (“E&M”), which include low voltage (220v/phase 1 or 380v/phase 3) electrical systems, mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning (“MVAC”) systems, fire service systems, water supply and sewage disposal system installation and fitting out for the public and private sectors. The Company today announced its unaudited operating results for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Financial Highlights for the Fiscal Year 2023:
| ● | Revenue increased by |
| ● | Gross profit increased by |
| ● | Total shareholders’ equity increased by |
Mr. Pui Lung Ho, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented: “During the fiscal year 2023, we continue to enhance the diversity of our product and service line by introducing new products and services, expanding into target markets, and offering products with different features and offering products with different features and functionalities to meet a broader range of customer needs, which is demonstrated by the Company’s sales growth of over
Below is the summary presenting the Company’s revenues disaggregated by products and services:
Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results Overview
Other Key Performance Indicators
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before interest expense, net, provision (benefit) for income taxes, and depreciation. Adjusted EBITDA Margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues for each period. These metrics are supplemental measures of our operating performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. These measures should not be considered as an alternative to net income, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of our operating performance. We present Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as management uses these measures as key performance indicators, and we believe they are measures frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other parties to evaluate companies in our industry. These measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.
Our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies. Potential differences between our measure of Adjusted EBITDA compared to other similar companies’ measures of Adjusted EBITDA may include differences in capital structures, tax positions and the age and book depreciation of tangible assets.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA, and the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA Margin for each of the periods presented.
Reconciliation To GAAP Information:
| 2023 2H | 2023 1H | For the years ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
| (Q3 & Q4) | (Q1 & Q2) | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Consolidated Net Income (Loss) (GAAP) | $ | 1,295,994 | $ | (1,624,099 | ) | $ | (328,105 | ) | $ | (596,881 | ) | |||||
| Interest expenses | 36,967 | 24,597 | 61,564 | 35,377 | ||||||||||||
| Income taxes | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 31,799 | 614 | 32,413 | 2,603 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | $ | 1,364,760 | $ | (1,598,888 | ) | $ | (234,128 | ) | $ | (558,901 | ) | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 25.32 | % | (111.29 | )% | (3.43 | )% | (13.40 | )% | ||||||||
Results of Operations
For the second half and the first half for the fiscal Year 2023, the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022,
The following table sets forth a summary of our consolidated results of operations for the second half and the first half for the fiscal Year 2023, the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. The historical results presented below are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period.
| For the years ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2023 2H (Q3 & Q4) | 2023 1H (Q1 & Q2) | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Contract revenue | $ | 5,389,143 | $ | 1,436,736 | $ | 6,825,879 | $ | 4,169,931 | ||||||||
| Contract costs | (3,201,025 | ) | (1,184,254 | ) | (4,385,279 | ) | (3,384,227 | ) | ||||||||
| GROSS PROFIT | $ | 2,188,118 | $ | 252,482 | $ | 2,440,600 | $ | 785,704 | ||||||||
| Less: General and administrative expenses | (997,080 | ) | (1,893,861 | ) | (2,890,941 | ) | (1,427,156 | ) | ||||||||
| Add: Other income | 104,956 | 17,280 | 122,236 | 44,571 | ||||||||||||
| Less: Provision for Income Taxes | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
| NET PROFIT / (LOSS) | $ | 1,295,994 | $ | (1,624,099 | ) | $ | (328,105 | ) | $ | (596,881 | ) | |||||
| Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | 24,971 | (3,459 | ) | 21,512 | (130 | ) | ||||||||||
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS) | $ | 1,320,965 | $ | (1,627,558 | ) | $ | (306,593 | ) | $ | (597,011 | ) | |||||
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About WANG & LEE GROUP, Inc.
WANG & LEE GROUP, Inc. is a British Virgin Islands holding company with operations conducted by its subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The group is a construction prime and subcontractor engaging in the installation of E&M, which include low voltage (220v/phase 1 or 380v/phase 3) electrical systems, MVAC systems, fire service systems, water supply and sewage disposal system installation and fitting out for the public and private sectors. The group’s vision is to operate as a conglomerate to build synergy within its own sustainable ecosystem thereby creating value to its shareholders. For more information about WLGS, please visit our investor relations website: https://www.wangnleegroup.com/
Safe Harbor and Informational Statement
This announcement contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those with respect to the objectives, plans and strategies of the Company set forth herein and those preceded by or that include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “future,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” or similar expressions, are “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, the effectiveness of the Company’s multiple-brand, multiple channel strategy and the transitioning of its product development and sales focus and to a “light-asset” model. Although the Company’s management believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations are, or will be, correct. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company’s future results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements can change as a result of many possible events or factors not all of which are known to the Company, which may include, without limitation, our ability to have effective internal control over financial reporting; our success in designing and distributing products under brands licensed from others; management of sales trend and client mix; possibility of securing loans and other financing without efficient fixed assets as collaterals; changes in government policy in China; China’s overall economic conditions and local market economic conditions; our ability to expand through strategic acquisitions and establishment of new locations; compliance with government regulations; legislation or regulatory environments; geopolitical events, and other events and/or risks outlined in WLGS ‘s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F and other filings. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the issuance, and WLGS does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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Email: mgt@wangnlee.com.hk
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WANG & LEE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022, JUNE 30 2023
(Stated in US Dollars)
| As of June 30, | As of December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 7,415,491 | $ | 5,210,193 | $ | 609,616 | ||||||
| Account receivables, net | 307,112 | 4,058,624 | 1,068,287 | |||||||||
| Contract assets, net | 1,370,370 | 1,694,725 | 1,037,458 | |||||||||
| Retention receivables – current, net | 39,044 | 117,493 | 2,216 | |||||||||
| Other receivables | 83,912 | 133,125 | - | |||||||||
| Other receivables – related parties | 1,281 | 1,286 | 1,282 | |||||||||
| Advance and prepayments | 126,983 | 188,830 | 159,741 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 9,344,193 | 11,404,276 | 2,878,600 | |||||||||
| Retention receivables – non-current, net | 182,502 | 220,178 | 219,599 | |||||||||
| Right-of-use assets | - | 206,826 | - | |||||||||
| Plant and equipment, net | 73,119 | 65,565 | 1,812 | |||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 9,599,814 | $ | 11,896,845 | $ | 3,100,011 | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY / DEFICIT | ||||||||||||
| Short-term bank loans | $ | 578,885 | $ | 1,159,381 | $ | 455,103 | ||||||
| Obligations under leases | - | 113,220 | - | |||||||||
| Accounts payables | 598,751 | 1,156,523 | 937,043 | |||||||||
| Other payables | 75,006 | 162,035 | 47,730 | |||||||||
| Contract liabilities | 866,075 | 996,526 | 867,132 | |||||||||
| Other payables – related parties | 2,179,567 | 1,652,021 | 1,853,263 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 4,298,284 | 5,239,706 | 4,160,271 | |||||||||
| Obligations under finance leases – non-current | - | 89,251 | - | |||||||||
| Bank loans – non-current | 642,533 | 587,926 | 653,185 | |||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | $ | 4,940,817 | $ | 5,916,883 | $ | 4,813,456 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Shareholders’ Equity / Deficit | ||||||||||||
| Ordinary share, no par value; 15,093,847 shares, 15,096,331 and 12,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023, June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | $ | 8,000,002 | $ | 8,000,002 | $ | 2 | ||||||
| Additional paid in capital | 503,225 | 503,225 | 503,225 | |||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (3,845,921 | ) | (2,549,927 | ) | (2,221,822 | ) | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 1,691 | 26,662 | 5,150 | |||||||||
| Total Shareholders’ Equity / (Deficit) | 4,658,997 | 5,979,962 | (1,713,445 | ) | ||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILTIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY / (DEFICIT) | $ | 9,599,814 | $ | 11,896,845 | $ | 3,100,011 | ||||||
WANG & LEE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022, FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30 2023
(Stated in US Dollars)
| For the six months ended | For the year ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| June 30, 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
| Contract revenues | $ | 1,436,736 | $ | 6,825,879 | $ | 4,169,931 | ||||||
| Contract costs | 1,184,254 | 4,385,279 | 3,384,227 | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 252,482 | 2,440,600 | 785,704 | |||||||||
| Selling expenses | - | - | - | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 1,893,861 | 2,890,941 | 1,427,156 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,893,861 | 2,890,941 | 1,427,156 | |||||||||
| Operating loss | (1,641,379 | ) | (450,341 | ) | (641,452 | ) | ||||||
| Other income (expenses) | ||||||||||||
| Other income | 41,877 | 183,800 | 79,948 | |||||||||
| Interest expense | (24,597 | ) | (61,564 | ) | (35,377 | ) | ||||||
| Total other income | 17,280 | 122,236 | 44,571 | |||||||||
| Loss before taxes | (1,624,099 | ) | (328,105 | ) | (596,881 | ) | ||||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,624,099 | ) | $ | (328,105 | ) | $ | (596,881 | ) | |||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | (3,459 | ) | 21,512 | (130 | ) | |||||||
| Total comprehensive loss | $ | (1,627,558 | ) | $ | (306,593 | ) | $ | (597,011 | ) | |||
| Loss per share – Basic and diluted | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | |||
| Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 15,096,331 | 15,093,847 | 12,000,000 | |||||||||
WANG & LEE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY / (DEFICIT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022, FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30 2023
(Stated in US Dollars)
| Number of Shares | Ordinary Shares | Additional Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2022 | 12,000,000 | $ | 2 | $ | 503,225 | $ | (1,624,941 | ) | $ | 5,280 | $ | (1,116,434 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | (596,881 | ) | - | (596,881 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | (130 | ) | (130 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | 12,000,000 | $ | 2 | $ | 503,225 | $ | (2,221,822 | ) | $ | 5,150 | $ | (1,713,445 | ) | |||||||||||
| Number of Shares | Ordinary Shares | Additional Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2023 | 12,000,000 | $ | 2 | $ | 503,225 | $ | (2,221,822 | ) | $ | 5,150 | $ | (1,713,445 | ) | |||||||||||
| Ordinary shares issued | 3,093,847 | 8,000,000 | - | - | - | 8,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | (328,105 | ) | - | (328,105 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | 21,512 | 21,512 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | 15,093,847 | $ | 8,000,002 | $ | 503,225 | $ | (2,549,927 | ) | $ | 26,662 | $ | 5,979,962 | ||||||||||||
| Number of Shares | Ordinary Shares | Additional Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2023 | 12,000,000 | $ | 2 | $ | 503,225 | $ | (2,221,822 | ) | $ | 5,150 | $ | (1,713,445 | ) | |||||||||||
| Ordinary shares issued | 3,096,331 | 8,000,000 | - | - | - | 8,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | (1,624,099 | ) | - | (1,624,099 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | (3,459 | ) | (3,459 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2023 | 15,096,331 | $ | 8,000,002 | $ | 503,225 | $ | (3,845,921 | ) | $ | 1,691 | $ | 4,658,997 | ||||||||||||
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