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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 MARCH 31, 2024

 

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 NO.: 000-41434

 

NOCERA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

Nevada   16-1626611
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

3F (Building B), No. 185, Sec. 1, Datong Rd., Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

(886)-2-2690-7086

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share NCRA The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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 registrant 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 emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “small 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 Act).

Yes ☐ No  

 

There were 13,556,987 shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, as of May 15, 2024.

 

 

 

   

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 3
     
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION 4
     
ITEM 1. INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4
  INTERIM UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 4
  INTERIM UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS 5
  INTERIM UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 6
  INTERIM UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 7
  NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 8
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 27
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 44
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 44
     
PART II OTHER INFORMATION 46
     
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 46
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS 46
ITEM 2 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 46
ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 46
ITEM 4 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 46
ITEM 5 OTHER INFORMATION 46
ITEM 6 EXHIBITS 47
     
SIGNATURES   48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 2 

 

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts. Because they discuss future events or conditions, forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “seek,” “plan,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “predict,” “project,” “forecast,” “potential,” and “continue” or the negatives thereof or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are based on various underlying assumptions and current expectations about the future and are not guarantees of future performance. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievement to be materially different from the results of operations or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You are cautioned to not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

 

We cannot predict all the risks and uncertainties that may impact our business, financial condition or results of operations. Accordingly, the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should not be regarded as representations that the results or conditions described in such statements will occur or that our objectives and plans will be achieved, and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and include information concerning possible or projected future results of our operations, including statements about potential acquisition or merger targets, strategies or plans; business strategies; prospects; future cash flows; financing plans; plans and objectives of management; any other statements regarding future acquisitions, future cash needs, future operations, business plans and future financial results; and any other statements that are not historical facts.

 

These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to a variety of factors and risks, including, but not limited to, those set forth under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 1, 2024.

 

Many of those risks and factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Considering these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 3 

 

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOCERA, INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Stated in US Dollars except for Number of Shares)

         
  

March 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2023

 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
         
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $961,777   $1,229,580 
Accounts receivable, net   172,310    173,395 
Inventories, net   86,445    88,432 
Advance to suppliers   1,732    1,732 
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net   506,257    10,365 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss   211,106    208,697 
Total current assets   1,939,627    1,712,201 
Deferred tax assets, net        
Property and equipment, net   1,537,692    1,547,801 
Intangible assets - customer relations   110,053    114,129 
Goodwill   3,006,885    1,655,182 
Other non-current asset   378,161    4,730 
Total assets  $6,972,418   $5,034,043 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
Liabilities          
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable  $368,505   $ 
Other payables and accrued liabilities   153,509    34,093 
Advance receipts   36,404     
Due to related parties   27,482    28,484 
Warrant liability   1,179,768    1,179,768 
Long-term secured other borrowing – current portion   426,322    487,800 
Dividend payable   38,312    38,312 
Income tax payable   1,818    1,859 
Total current liabilities   2,232,120    1,770,316 
Deferred tax liabilities, net        
Long-term secured other borrowing   36,087     
Total liabilities   2,268,207    1,770,316 
Commitments and contingencies        
Equity          
Common stock ($0.001 par value; authorized 200,000,000 shares; 12,956,987 shares and 11,156,987 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively) (1)   12,957    11,157 
Preferred stock ($0.001 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; Series A Preferred Stock, 2,000,000 authorized, 80,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)   80    80 
Additional paid-in capital   23,924,311    21,931,112 
Statutory and other reserves   191,219    191,219 
(Accumulated losses) retained earnings   (19,539,492)   (19,053,072)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   41,599    98,906 
Total Nocera, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity   4,630,674    3,179,402 
Non-controlling interests   73,537    84,325 
Total equity   4,704,211    3,263,727 
Total liabilities and equity  $6,972,418   $5,034,043 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements which are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

 

 

 4 

 

 

NOCERA, INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Stated in US Dollars except for Number of Shares)

(UNAUDITED)

         
   Three months ended March 31, 
   2024   2023 
    $    $ 
Net sales   4,899,880    3,837,863 
Cost of sales   (4,815,919)   (3,769,207)
Gross profit   83,961    68,656 
           
Operating expenses          
General and administrative expenses   (575,611)   (1,059,337)
Total operating expenses   (575,611)   (1,059,337)
           
(Loss) Income from operations   (491,650)   (990,681)
           
Other expense   (2,270)   (11,508)
(Loss) Income before income taxes   (493,920)   (1,002,189)
           
Income tax expense        
Net (loss) income   (493,920)   (1,002,189)
           
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests   (7,500)   (14,541)
Net (loss) income attributable to the company   (486,420)   (987,648)
           
Comprehensive Income          
Net (loss) income   (493,920)   (1,002,189)
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain   57,307    (23,288)
Total comprehensive (loss) income   (436,613)   (1,025,477)
           
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest   (5,622)   (14,880)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the Company   (430,991)   (1,010,597)
           
(Loss) Income per share          
Basic   (0.0407)   (0.1063)
Diluted   (0.0407)   (0.1063)
           
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding          
Basic   11,956,987    9,293,587 
Diluted   11,956,987    9,293,587 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements which are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

 

 

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NOCERA, INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Stated in US Dollars except for Number of Shares)

(UNAUDITED)

         
   Three months ended March 31, 
   2024   2023 
   $   $
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net (loss) income   (493,920)   (1,002,189)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation expenses   22,559    44,728 
Deferred income tax   (922)   (231)
Amortization of intangible assets   4,076    4,076 
Gain on fair value change of financial assets held for trading   (2,409)    
Consultancy services settled by equities       521,100 
Share-based compensation   14,999    103,155 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable, net   (4,170)   5,098 
Inventories       1,343 
Advance to suppliers        
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net   (117,346)   82 
Other non-current assets   69    (4,865)
Accounts payable       (149)
Other payables and accrued liabilities   116,071    (4,368)
Income tax payable       30 
Advance Receipts       (32,180)
Net cash used in operating activities   (460,993)   (364,370)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchase of property and equipment       (857,870)
Purchase of financial assets at FVTPL       (200,951)
Net cash inflow from acquisition of a subsidiary   201,863     
Net cash used in investing activities   201,863    (1,058,821)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Repayment of short-term bank loan   (60,678)   (41,137)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (60,678)   (41,137)
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   52,005    18,758 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   (267,803)   (1,445,570)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   1,229,580    2,906,074 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   961,777    1,460,504 
           
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information          
Cash paid for interest expenses        
Cash paid for Income taxes        

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements which are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

 

 

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NOCERA, INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Stated in US Dollars except Number of Shares)

(UNAUDITED)

                                             
   Common Stock   Preferred stock   Additional
Paid-in
   Statutory
and
other
   Retained   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
   Total
Nocera Inc.’s
Stockholders’
Equity
   Non-
controlling
   Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
   Stock   Amount   Stock   Amount   Capital   Reserves   Earnings   Loss   (Deficit)   Interests   (Deficit) 
         $         $    $    $    $    $    $    $    $ 
Balance, January 1, 2023   9,243,587    9,243    80,000    80    20,484,518    191,219    (14,747,461)   103,594    6,041,193    141,054    6,182,247 
Foreign currency translation Adjustments                               23,627    23,627    (339)   23,288 
Share-based compensation                   103,155                103,155        103,155 
Consultancy services settled by equities   450,000    450            520,650                521,100        521,100 
Net loss                           (987,648)       (987,648)   (14,541)   (1,002,189)
Balance, March 31, 2023   9,693,587    9,693    80,000    80    21,108,323    191,219    (15,735,109)   127,221    5,701,427    126,174    5,827,601 
                                                        
                                                        
                                                        
Balance, January 1, 2024   11,156,987    11,157    80,000    80    21,931,112    191,219    (19,053,072)   98,906    3,179,405    84,325    3,263,727 
Foreign currency translation Adjustments                               (57,307)   (57,307)   (3,288)   (60,595)
Common stock issuance   1,800,000    1,800            1,978,200                1,980,000        1,980,000 
Share-based compensation                   14,999                14,999        14,999 
Net loss                           (486,420)       (486,420)   (7,500)   (493,920)
Balance, March 31, 2024   12,956,987    12,957    80,000    80    23,924,311    191,219    (19,539,492)   41,599    4,630,674    73,537    4,704,211 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements which are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

 

 

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NOCERA, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

Note 1      PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATION

 

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Nocera, Inc. (“Nocera” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries, Grand Smooth Inc. Limited (“GSI”) and Guizhou Grand Smooth Technology Ltd. (“GZ GST” or “WFOE”), and Meixin Institutional Food Development Co., Ltd. (“Meixin”) that is controlled through contractual arrangements. The Company, GSI, GZ GST and Mexin are collectively referred to as the “Company”

 

Nocera was incorporated in the State of Nevada on February 1, 2002 and is based in New Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.). It did not engage in any operations and was dormant from its inception until its reverse merger with GSI on December 31, 2018.

 

Reverse Merger

 

Effective December 31, 2018, Nocera completed a reverse merger transaction (the “Transaction”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”), with (i) GSI, (ii) GSI’s shareholders, Yin-Chieh Cheng and Bi Zhang, who together owned shares constituting 100% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of GSI (the “GSI Shares”) and (iii) GSI Acquisition Corp. Under the terms of the Agreement, the GSI Shareholders transferred to Nocera all of the GSI Shares in exchange for the issuance of 10,000,000 shares (the “Shares”) of Nocera’s common stock (the “Share Exchange”). As a result of the reverse merger, GSI became Nocera’s wholly-owned subsidiary and Yin-Chieh Cheng and Bi Zhang, the former shareholders of GSI, became Nocera’s controlling shareholders. The share exchange transaction with GSI was treated as a reverse merger, with GSI as the accounting acquirer and Nocera as the acquired party.

 

GSI is a limited company established under the laws and regulations of Hong Kong on August 1, 2014, and is a holding company without any operations.

 

GZ WFH was incorporated in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) on October 25, 2017, and is engaged in providing fish farming containers service, which integrates sales, installments, and maintenance of aquaculture equipment. The registered capital of GZ WFH is RMB$5,000,000 (equal to US$733,138).

 

On November 13, 2018, GSI incorporated GZ GST in PRC with registered capital of US$15,000.

 

Divestiture

 

On September 21, 2020, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K outlining the lack of communication that led to the termination by Nocera of its relationship with its former variable interest entity, Guizhou Wan Feng Hu Intelligent Aquatic Technology Co. Limited (“GZ WFH”) and its management, and termination of the variable interest entity agreements between the parties.

 

Subsequently on October 8, 2020, Zhang Bi and GZ WFH entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release with Nocera wherein all claims as to GZ WFH’s debt (claim to shares in Nocera or GZ GST) were compromised, settled, and otherwise resolved as to any and all claims or causes of action whatsoever against Nocera for any matter, action, or representation as to Nocera, and any debt to ownership of Nocera or GZ GST up to the date of the agreement. The consideration for the agreement was mutual waiver of any and all claims against each other and GZ GST, and GZ WFH (including Zhang Bi) waived any claims to Nocera stock, meaning the 4,750,000 shares of common stock of Nocera owned by Zhang Bi were cancelled as part of the agreement. The Settlement Agreement and Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.8.

 

 

 

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The VIE Agreements with XFC

 

On December 31, 2020, we exchanged 466,667 (post-split) shares of our restricted common stock to stockholders of Xin Feng Construction Co., Ltd., a Taiwan limited liability company (“XFC”), in exchange for 100% controlling interest in XFC. We also entered into contractual arrangements with a stockholder of XFC, that enabled us to have the power to direct the activities that most significantly affects the economic performance of XFC and receive the economic benefits of XFC that could be significant to XFC. On November 30, 2022, we entered into a Purchase of Business Agreement with Han-Chieh Shih (the “Purchaser”), in which we sold our controlling interest of XFC, to the Purchaser for a total purchase cash price of $300,000 (the “XFC Sale”). The closing of the XFC Sale occurred on November 30, 2022 and the XFC variable interest entity (“VIE”) agreements were terminated in connection with the XFC Sale.

 

The VIE Agreements with Meixin

 

On September 7, 2022, we entered into a series of contractual agreements (collectively, the “Meixin VIE Agreements”) with the majority stockholder (the “Selling Stockholder”) of Meixin Institutional Food Development Co., Ltd., a Taiwan corporation and a food processing and catering company (“Meixin”), and Meixin, of which we purchased 80% controlling interest of Meixin for $4,300,000. The Meixin VIE Agreements essentially confer control and management of Meixin as well as substantially all of the economic benefits of the Selling Stockholder in Meixin to us.

 

The VIE Agreements with Xinca

 

On January 31, 2024, we entered into a Variable Interest Entity Purchase Agreement (“Xinca Purchase Agreement”) with Zhejiang Xinca Mutual Entertainment Culture Media Co., Ltd. (“Xinca”), a domestic funded limited liability company registered in China (P.R.C). The Xinca Purchase Agreement was entered into by our wholly-owned subsidiary and foreign enterprise, Shanghai Nocera Culture Co., Ltd. (“WFOE”), through a series of contractual agreements (“VIE Agreements”), in which we exchanged 1,800,000 shares of our restricted common stock for a 100% controlling interest in Xinca. As a result, the Company has been determined to be the primary beneficiary of Xinca and Xinca became a variable interest entity (“VIE”) of the Company.

 

Note 2      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair presentation of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2024, its consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024, cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and change in equity for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as applicable, have been made. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023 or any future periods.

 

 

 

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Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of accounts receivable. The Company conducts credit evaluations of its customers and suppliers, and generally does not require collateral or other security from them. The Company evaluates its collection experience and long outstanding balances to determine the need for an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company conducts periodic reviews of the financial condition and payment practices of its customers to minimize collection risk on accounts receivable.

 

There were four customers who represent 95% of the Company’s total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2023. There were five customers who represent 93% of the Company’s total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

 

The following table sets forth a summary of single customers who represent 10% or more of the Company’s total accounts receivable, net:

          
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
Percentage of the Company’s accounts receivable          
Customer A   59.13%    60.11% 
Customer B   10.96%    21.99% 
Customer C   29.41%     
Customer D       16.10% 
    99.50%    98.19% 

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.”

 

The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, the Company applies the following steps:

 

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

 

 

 

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The Company recognizes revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies performance obligations by transferring promised goods or services to its customers. Revenue is measured at the transaction price which is based on the amount of consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring the promised goods or services to its customers. Contracts with customers are comprised of invoices and written contracts.

 

The Company does not have arrangements for returns from customers. The Company has no sales incentive programs.

 

The Company provides goods, maintenance service warranties for the goods sold with a period varying from 18 months to 72 months, a majority of which are 18 months, and exclusive sales agency license to its customers. For performance obligation related to providing products, the Company expects to recognize the revenue according to the delivery of products. For performance obligation related to maintenance service warranties, the Company expects to recognize the revenue on a ratable basis using a time-based output method. The performance obligations are typically satisfied as services are rendered on a straight-line basis over the contract term, which is generally for 18 months as a majority of the maintenance service warranties periods provided are 18 months. For performance obligation related to exclusive agency licenses, the Company recognizes the revenue ratably upon the satisfaction over the estimated economic life of the license.

 

The Company does not have amounts of contract assets since revenue is recognized as control of goods is transferred. The contract liabilities consist of advance payments from customers and deferred revenue. Advance payments from customers are expected to be recognized as revenue within 12 months. Deferred revenue is expected to be recognized as revenue within 12 months.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

The FASB issued several updates during the period, none of these standards are either applicable to the Company or require adoption at a future date and none are expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

 

Note 3     ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, accounts receivable consisted of the following:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Accounts receivable   172,310    173,395 
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts        
Total   172,310    173,395 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and for the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company has recorded provision for doubtful accounts of nil.

 

 

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Note 4      INVENTORIES

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, inventories consisted of the following:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Raw materials   86,445    88,432 
Work in process        
Total   86,445    88,432 

 

Note 5      PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS, NET 

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Other receivables from third party   506,257    10,365 
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net   506,257    10,365 

 

Note 6      PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, property and equipment consisted of the following:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Equipment   928,602    905,430 
Land   877,870    877,870 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   (268,780)   (235,499)
Property and equipment, net   1,537,692    1,547,801 

 

Depreciation expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $ 22,559 and $44,728, respectively.

 

 

 

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Note 7      FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

The fair value of each investment in equity instrument to be measured at fair value through profit or loss is as follows:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
Financial assets mandatorily measured at fair value through profit or loss  $   $ 
           
Funds   211,106    208,697 
Total   211,106    208,697 
           
Non-Current   211,106    208,697 
Total   211,106    208,697 

 

On January 11, 2023, the Company invested $200,000 Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust. Net gain of $2,409 was recognized under changes in fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss in the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the period ended March 31, 2024.

 

As of March 31, 2024, no financial assets at fair value through profit or loss were pledged with banks as collaterals.

 

Note 8     GOODWILL

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, goodwill consisted of the following:

 

Goodwill

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Goodwill - Meixin   3,905,735    3,905,735 
Goodwill - Xinca   1,351,703     
Less: Accumulated amortization   (2,250,553)   (2,250,553
Goodwill, net   3,006,885    1,655,182 

 

 

 

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Customer relations

        
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Balance b/f   135,325    135,325 
Acquisitions        
Translation/ Adjustments        
Less: Accumulated amortization   (25,272)   (21,196)
Less: Impairment        
Customer relations, net   110,053    114,129 

 

Note 9       OTHER BORROWINGS

 

Others loans consisted of the following:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
    (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
           
Secured loan from Chailease Finance Co., Ltd wholly repayable within 1 year  $426,322   $487,800 
Total secured loan wholly repayable within 1 year   426,322    487,800 
           
Secured loan from Chailease Finance Co., Ltd wholly repayable more than 1 year        
Total  $426,322   $487,800 

 

As of December 31, 2022, the outstanding loan from Chailease Finance Co., Ltd of $651,254 (or TWD 20,000,000) with annual interest rate of 6% was secured by pledging the timely deposit in Sunny Bank (Xizhi Branch) of $500,000, and denominated in TWD for a term of 24 months. This facility of credit limit of TWD 20,000,000 was obtained on December 19, 2022 and will be expired on December 16, 2024.

 

Note 10     WARRANTS

 

On April 1, 2021, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors for an aggregate of 80,000 shares of its preferred stock at a per share purchase price of $2.50. As part of the transaction, the investors received one Class C warrant and one Class D warrant for the subscription of each preferred share. The Class C warrants consist of the right to purchase up to 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share exercisable for 36 months from the date of inception. The Class D warrants consist of the right to purchase up to 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share exercisable for 36 months from the date of inception. The subscription was completed on August 10, 2021.

 

 

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On September 27, 2021, the Company entered into another securities purchase agreement with the same investors, pursuant to which the Company issued in a registered direct offering, an aggregate of 48,000 shares of common stock of the Company at a per share purchase price of $2.50. In addition, the investors also received one Class C warrant and one Class D warrant for the subscription of each preferred share. The Class C warrants consist of the right to purchase up to 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share exercisable for 36 months from the date of inception. The Class D warrants consist of the right to purchase up to 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share exercisable for 36 months from the date of inception.

 

Public Offering

 

In connection with a firm commitment underwritten public offering (the “Public Offering”) pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1, amended (File No. 333-264059), originally filed with the SEC on April 1, 2022, and declared effective by the SEC on August 10, 2022, the Company sold an aggregate of 1,880,000 units (the “Units”). Each Unit consisted of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase two shares of common stock. Each warrant underlying the Units was exercisable from the date of issuance until the fifth anniversary of the issuance date for $3.85 per share of Common Stock (110% of the public offering price per Unit), subject to adjustment in the event of stock dividends, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications, reorganizations or similar events affecting the common stock as described in the warrants. The Public Offering closed on August 15, 2022, and the Company received total gross proceeds of $6.58 million. After deducting the underwriting commissions, discounts, and offering expenses, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $5.3 million.

 

In connection with the Public Offering and pursuant to the underwriting agreement between us and the underwriters named therein, we granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 282,000 additional shares of common stock and warrants, equivalent to 15% of the Units sold in the Public Offering, at the public offering price per Unit, less underwriting discounts and commissions, to cover over-allotments, if any. On September 23, 2022, the underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 282,000 warrants from us for gross proceeds of $2,820. The warrants were issued to the underwriters on September 26, 2022.

 

On November 14, 2022, the exercise price of the warrants was decreased to $1.925. Under the terms of the warrants, the exercise price was to be decreased to the greater of (i) $1.925, which represented 50% of the original exercise price; and (ii) 100% of the last volume weighted average price immediately preceding the 90th calendar day following the initial issuance date (the “Reset Exercise Price”) if, on the date that is 90 calendar days immediately following the initial issuance date, the Reset Exercise Price is less than the original $3.85 exercise price on that date.

 

The Reset Exercise Price remains subject to adjustment in the event of stock dividends, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications, reorganizations or similar events affecting the Common Stock as described in the Warrants.

 

Reverse Split

 

In connection with the Public Offering, on August 11, 2022, the Company effected a 2:3 reverse stock split for each share of common stock issued and outstanding. As a result of reverse stock split, the shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of Class C warrant decreased from 80,000 shares to 53,334 shares for $3.75 per share and Class D warrant decreased from 80,000 shares to 53,334 shares for $7.50 per share.

 

 

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Appraisal Date (Inception Date) 

C Warrant
August 10,

2021

  

D Warrant
August 10,

2021

 
(Unaudited)          
   $   $ 
Market price per share (USD/share)   1.47    0.66 
Exercise price (USD/price)   2.50    5.00 
Risk free rate   0.14%    0.14% 
Dividend yield   0.00%    0.00% 
Expected term/ Contractual life (years)   1.39    1.39 
Expected volatility   56.36%    56.36% 

 

Appraisal Date (Inception Date)  C Warrant
September 27,
2021
   D Warrant
September 27,
2021
 
(Unaudited)          
   $   $ 
Market price per share (USD/share)   1.71    0.73 
Exercise price (USD/price)   2.50    5.00 
Risk free rate   0.15%    0.15% 
Dividend yield   0.00%    0.00% 
Expected term/ Contractual life (years)   1.26    1.26 
Expected volatility   52.93%    52.93% 

 

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of warrants liability measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Balance at the beginning of period   1,179,768    1,179,768 
Warrants issued to investors        
Warrants redeemed        
Fair value change of warrants included in earnings        
Total   1,179,768    1,179,768 

 

 

 

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The following is a summary of the warrant activity:

            
  

Number of

Warrants

  

Average

Exercise Price

  

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term in

Years

 
             
Outstanding at January 1, 2024   2,255,146    2.14    3.65 
Exercisable at January 1, 2024   2,255,146    2.14    3.65 
Granted            
Exercised / surrendered            
Expired            
Outstanding at March 31, 2024   2,255,146    2.14    3.65 
Exercisable at March 31, 2024   2,255,146    2.14    3.65 

 

Note 11      LEASES

 

The Company has two non-cancelable lease agreements for certain of the office and accommodation as well as fish farming containers for research and development of advanced technology for water circulation in fish farming containers with original lease periods expiring between 2023 and 2024. The lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise that option. The Company recognizes rental expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

The components of lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were as follows: 

           
   Statement of Income Location  Three months ended
March 31, 2024
   Three months ended
March 31, 2023
 
      (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
      $   $ 
Lease Costs             
Operating lease expense  General and administrative expenses   18,791    9,886 
Total net lease costs      18,791    9,886 

 

Maturity of lease liabilities under our non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024 are US$ nil.

 

 

 

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Note 12     OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

           
    March 31,
2024
    December 31,
2023
 
    (Unaudited)     (Audited)  
    $     $  
VAT payable            
Salary payable     823       842  
Others     32,735       33,251  
Total     33,558       34,093  

  

Note 13      INCOME TAXES

 

The Company and its subsidiary, and the consolidated VIE file tax returns separately.

 

1) Value-added tax (“VAT”)

 

PRC

 

Pursuant to the Provisional Regulation of the PRC on VAT and the related implementing rules, all entities and individuals (“taxpayers”) that are engaged in the sale of products in the PRC are generally required to pay VAT, at a rate of which was changed from 16% to 13% on April 1, 2019 of the gross sales proceeds received, less any deductible VAT already paid or borne by the taxpayers. GZ WFH also subjected to 10% for the installment service provided.

 

Taiwan

 

Pursuant to the Value-added and Non-value-added Business Tax Act and the related implementing rules, all entities and individuals (“taxpayers”) that are engaged in the sale of products in the Taiwan are generally required to pay VAT, at a rate of 5%.

 

2) Income tax

 

United States

 

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) was signed into legislation. The Tax Act significantly revises the U.S. corporate income tax by, among other things, lowering the statutory corporate tax rate from 34% to 21%, imposing a mandatory one-time tax on accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries, introducing new tax regimes, and changing how foreign earnings are subject to U.S. tax.

 

On December 22, 2017, Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) was issued to provide guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act. SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the Tax Act enactment date for companies to complete the accounting under ASC 740. The Company has completed the assessment of the income tax effect of the Tax Act and there were no adjustments recorded to the provisional amounts.

 

 

 

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economy Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was signed into law on 27 March 2020. The CARES Act temporarily eliminates the 80% taxable income limitation (as enacted under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017) for net operating loss (“NOL”) deductions for 2018-2020 tax years and reinstated NOL carrybacks for the 2018-2020 tax years. Moreover, the CARES Act also temporarily increases the business interest deduction limitations from 30% to 50% of adjusted taxable income for the 2019 and 2020 taxable year. Lastly, the Tax Act technical correction classifies qualified improvement property as 15-year recovery period, allowing the bonus depreciation deduction to be claimed for such property retroactively as if it was included in the Tax Act at the time of enactment. The Company does not anticipate a significant tax impact on its financial statements and will continue to examine the impact the CARES Act may have on its business.

 

The Company evaluated the Global Intangible Low Taxed Income (“GILTI”) inclusion on current earnings and profits of greater than 10% owned foreign controlled corporations. The Company has evaluated whether it has additional provision amount resulted by the GILTI inclusion on current earnings and profits of its foreign controlled corporations. The law also provides that corporate taxpayers may benefit from a 50% reduction in the GILTI inclusion, which effectively reduces the 21% U.S. corporate tax rate on the foreign income to an effective rate of 10.5%. The GILTI inclusion further provides for a foreign tax credit in connection with the foreign taxes paid. In 2019, the Company recorded a GILTI inclusion of $152,829. The Company has elected to treat the financial statement impact of GILTI as current period expenses.

 

The reverse merger was completed on December 31, 2018 and the tax losses of the US subsidiary was not in the scope as of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2019, net operating loss carried forward which was available to offset future taxable income for the Company in the United States was $99,817. There was a full valuation allowance applied against these loss carry forward as management determined it was not more likely than not that these net operating losses would be utilized in the foreseeable future.

 

Hong Kong

 

The HK tax reform has introduced two-tiered profits tax rates for corporations. Under the two-tiered profits tax rates regime, the profits tax rate for the first HK$2 million (approximately $257,931) of assessable profits will be lowered to 8.25% (half of the rate specified in Schedule 8 to the Inland Revenue Ordinance) for corporations. Assessable profits above HK$2 million (approximately $257,931) will continue to be subject to the rate of 16.5% for corporations. Because the Company assessed that the HK entity will not earn a profit greater than HK$2 million (approximately $257,931), it is subject to a corporate income tax rate of 8.25%.

 

As of December 31, 2021, the Company’s subsidiary in Hong Kong had net operating loss carry forwards available to offset future taxable income. The net operating losses will be carryforward indefinitely under Hong Kong Profits Tax regulation. There is a full valuation allowance applied against these loss carry forward as management determined it was not more likely than not that these net operating losses would be utilized in the foreseeable future.

 

PRC

 

WFOE and the consolidated VIE established in the PRC are subject to the PRC statutory income tax rate of 25%, according to the PRC Enterprise Income Tax law.

 

In accordance with the relevant tax laws and regulations of the PRC, a company registered in the PRC is subject to income taxes within the PRC at the applicable tax rate on taxable income. All the PRC subsidiaries were subject to income tax at a rate of 25% for the year ended December 31, 2021. According to PRC tax regulations, the PRC net operating loss can generally carry forward for no longer than five years starting from the year subsequent to the year in which the loss was incurred.

 

 

 

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Taiwan

 

The Company’s loss before income taxes is primarily derived from the operations in Taiwan and income tax expense is primarily incurred in Taiwan.

 

As a result of amendments to the “Taiwan Income Tax Act” enacted by the Office of the President of Taiwan on February 7, 2018, the statutory income tax rate increased from 17% to 20% and the undistributed earnings tax, or a surtax, decreased from 10% to 5% effective from January 1, 2018. As a result, the statutory income tax rate in Taiwan was 20% for the years ended August 31, 2021 and 2020. An additional surtax, of which rate was reduced from 10% to 5% being applied to the Company starting from September 1, 2018, is assessed on undistributed income for the entities in Taiwan, but only to the extent such income is not distributed or set aside as a legal reserve before the end of the following year. The 5% surtax is recorded in the period the income is earned, and the reduction in the surtax liability is recognized in the period the distribution to stockholders or the setting aside of legal reserve is finalized in the following year.

 

The components of the income tax (benefit) expense are:

     

 

 
  

Three months ended

March 31,

 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
   $   $ 
Current        
Deferred        
Total income tax expense        

 

The reconciliation of income taxes expenses computed at the Taiwan statutory tax rate (2022: at PRC statutory rate) applicable to income tax expense is as follows:

        
  

Three months ended

March 31,

 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Taiwan (2021-PRC) income tax statutory rate   20.00%    20.00% 
Tax effect of non-deductible expenses   (3.15%)   (1.54%)
Tax effect of stock-based compensation   (4.41%)   (10.29%)
Tax effect of non-taxable income        
Impact of different tax rates in other jurisdictions   (0.15%)   (0.05%)
Others        
Changes in valuation allowance   (12.29%)   (8.11%)
Effective tax rate        

 

 

 

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3) Deferred tax assets (liabilities), net

 

The tax effects of temporary differences representing deferred income tax assets and liabilities result principally from the following:

        
  

March 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2023

 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Deferred tax assets          
Tax loss carried forward       23,391 
Allowance for doubtful receivables        
Total deferred tax assets       23,391 
Reversal of deferred tax assets       (23,391)
Valuation allowance        
Total deferred tax assets, net        

 

    

March 31,

2024

    

December 31,

2023

 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Deferred tax liabilities          
Property and equipment, difference in depreciation        
           
Deferred tax liabilities, net        

 

The valuation allowance as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2022 was primarily provided for the deferred income tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will expire before the Company is able to realize its benefits, or that the future deductibility is uncertain. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible or utilizable. Management considers projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. The movement for the valuation allowance is as following.

        
  

March 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2023

 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Balance at beginning of the period or year, as applicable   95,844    95,844 
Additions of valuation allowance        
Reductions of valuation allowance        
Balance at the end of the period or year, as applicable   95,844    95,844 

 

 

 

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PRC Withholding Tax on Dividends

 

The current PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law imposes a 10% withholding income tax for dividends distributed by foreign-invested enterprises to their immediate holding companies outside the PRC. A lower withholding tax rate will be applied if there is a tax treaty arrangement between the PRC and the jurisdiction of the foreign holding company. Distributions to holding companies in Hong Kong that satisfy certain requirements specified by PRC tax authorities, for example, will be subject to a 5% withholding tax rate.

 

As of December 31, 2021, the Company had not recorded any withholding tax on the retained earnings of its foreign-invested enterprises in the PRC, since the Company intended to reinvest its earnings to potentially continue its business in mainland China, namely the manufacturing of the RASs through GZ GST, and its foreign-invested enterprises do not intend to declare dividends to their immediate foreign holding companies.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company had not recorded any withholding tax on the retained earnings of its foreign-invested enterprises in the PRC, and the Company decided not to reinvest its earnings since it is not continuing its business in mainland China, and its foreign-invested enterprises do not intend to declare dividends to their immediate foreign holding companies.

 

Note 14      RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS

 

Due to related parties

 

The balance due to related parties was as following:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
    $    $ 
Mountain Share Transfer, LLC (1)   39,341    39,341 

 

Sales

 

The balance of sales with a related party was as following:

 

   Related Party Categories  March 31,
2024
   March 31,
2023
 
      (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
       $    $ 
Grand Smooth Corporation Limited (2)  Same director       5,352 
Total          5,352 

 

 

 

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The sales prices and payment terms to related parties were not significantly different from those of sales to third parties. For other related party transactions, price and terms were determined in accordance with mutual agreements.

 

Note:

  

(1) Mountain Share Transfer, LLC is company 100% controlled by Erik S. Nelson, a stockholder of the Company. The balances represented the amount paid on behalf of the Company for its daily operation purpose.

 

(2) Grand Smooth Corporation Limited's chairman is Mr. Yin-Chieh Cheng ("Mr. Cheng") same with Company. Grand Smooth Corporation Limited will purchase goods from Company and re-sell it. All the terms were not significantly different from those of sales to third parties.

 

Note 15     COMMON STOCK

 

The Company’s authorized number of common stock is 200,000,000 shares with par value of $0.001 each. On August 11, 2022, the Company effected a 2:3 reverse stock split for each share of common stock issued and outstanding. As a result of reverse stock split, the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding decreased from 10,707,150 shares to 7,138,587 shares. All shares and associated amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the stock split on August 11, 2022. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, issued common stock were 12,956,987 shares and 11,156,987, respectively.

 

On August 11, 2022, the Company’s common stock commenced trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “NCRA” on a post-reverse stock split basis. During the public offering, 1,880,000 common stocks, at par value $0.001 each, were issued at the offering price $3.5 each. The Company received total gross proceeds of $6.58 million from the public offering and after deducting the underwriting commissions, discounts and offering expenses, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $5.3 million.

 

All number of shares, share amounts and per share data presented in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes have been retroactively restated to reflect the reverse merger transaction and subsequent issuance of shares stated above, except for authorized shares of common stock, which were not affected.

 

Note 16    SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

 

On December 27, 2018, Nocera granted Mr. Yin-Chieh Cheng quarterly option awards of 250,000 Series A warrants for 20 quarters (i.e., 5 years) for a total of 5,000,000 Series A warrants with an exercise price of $0.50 per share, subject to continued employment for services as Chairman of the Board of Directors (“Board”) and a Director.

 

On June 1, 2020, Nocera granted Mr. Shun-Chih Chuang and Mr. Hsien-Wen Yu 50,000 Class A warrants and 60,000 Class A warrants separately, each with an exercise price of $0.50 per share, for serving as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively. The Company also granted 2 employees 50,000 Class A warrants with an exercise price of $0.50 per share. The Class A warrants consist of the right to purchase one share of Company common stock for $0.50 per share from the date of issuance until April 23, 2026.

 

On June 1, 2020, Nocera granted Mr. Michael A. Littman 50,000 Class A warrants with an exercise price of $0.50 per share and 50,000 Class B warrants with exercise price of $1.00 per share. Mr. Littman exercised 50,000 Class A warrants and 50,000 Class B warrants on August 11, 2021. The Class A warrants consist of the right to purchase one share of Company common stock for $0.50 per share from the date of issuance until April 23, 2026. The Class B warrants consist of the right to purchase one share of common stock for $1.00 per share separately from the date of issuance until April 23, 2026.

 

 

 

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On December 1, 2021, Nocera granted Mr. Shun-Chih Chuang and Mr. Hsien-Wen Yu 75,000 Class A warrants and 60,000 Class A warrants separately, each with an exercise price of $0.50 per share, for serving as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively. The Company also granted 2 employees 70,000 Class A warrant with an exercise price of $0.50 per share. The Class A warrants consist of the right to purchase one share of Company common stock for $0.50 per share from the date of issuance until April 23, 2026.

 

On December 31, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate of 505,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Shun-Chih Chuang and a total of five consultants in consideration for services rendered.

 

On August 11, 2022, the Company effected a 2:3 reverse stock split for each share of common stock issued and outstanding. The result of reverse stock split over the common stock issuable upon exercise of the following outstanding securities as of September 30, 2022 is listed below: 

Schedule of before and after reverse stock split        
  

Before Reverse

Stock Split

  

After Reverse

Stock Split

 
Series A Warrant   4,000,000    2,666,667 
Class A Warrants   1,015,000    676,667 
Class B Warrants   650,000    433,334 
Class C Warrants   940,000    626,667 
Class D Warrants   940,000    626,667 
2018 Stock Option and Award Incentive Plan   10,000,000    6,666,667 
Total reverse stock split   17,545,000    11,696,669 

 

On December 22, 2022, the Company issued 150,000 and 75,000 shares of common stock to Chen-Chun Chung and TraDigital respectively in consideration for services rendered.

 

On March 22, 2023, the Company issued 450,000 shares of common stock to Hanover International, Inc. respectively in consideration for services rendered.

 

On July 31, 2023, Nocera granted Mr. Andy Chin-An Jin 240,000 restricted shares of common stock, of which vests at the end of every three month period after July 31, 2023 in equal installments over the period of one year, subject to the employment for services as Chief Executive Officer. On December 5, 2023, the Company issued 60,000 shares of our common stock to our Chief Executive Officer, Andy Chin-An Jin.

 

On October 11, 2023, the Company issued 20,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Nick Chang in consideration of service rendered as a consultant for three years.

 

 

 

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The estimated fair value of share-based compensation for employees is recognized as a charge against income on a ratable basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the award. The fair value of stock option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model under the following assumptions:

Schedule of assumptions of option pricing        
   March 31,
2024
   March 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
         
Dividend yield   N/A    N/A 
Risk-free interest rate   1.16%    1.16% 
Expected term (in years)   4.31    4.31 
Volatility   48.15%    48.15% 

 

The Company estimated the grant date fair value of time-based stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option valuation model, which requires assumptions involving an estimate of the fair value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant, the expected term of the options, volatility, discount rate and dividend yield. The Company calculated expected option terms based on the “simplified” method for “plain vanilla” options due to the limited exercise information. The “simplified method” calculates the expected term as the average of the vesting term and the original contractual term of the options. The Company calculated volatility using the average adjusted volatility of quick companies feature of Capital IQ for a period of time reflective of the expected option term, while the discount rate was estimated using the interest rate for a treasury note with the same contractual term as the options granted. Dividend yield is estimated at our current dividend rate, which adjusts for any known future changes in the rate.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and year ended December 31, 2023, $103,155 and $163,621 share-based compensation expenses was recognized into additional paid-in capital of the Company, respectively.

 

As of March 31, 2024, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation awards was $0. This amount is expected to be recognized as stock-based compensation expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income over the remaining vesting period.

 

Note 17     PREFERRED STOCK

 

In August 2021, the Company issued 80,000 preferred shares, par value $0.001 per share, at an issue price of $2.50 per share to certain investors credited as fully paid. The preferred shares are non-voting and non-redeemable. The holder of the preferred shares will have priority over the holders of the common stock of the Company on the assets and funds of the Company available for distribution in a distribution of assets on liquidation, winding up or dissolution of the Company. The holder of the preferred shares shall not have the right to attend or vote at any general meeting of the Company (except a general meeting for winding up of the Company or a resolution is to be proposed which if passed would vary or abrogate the rights or privileges of such holder).

 

On August 11, 2022, the Company effected a 2:3 reverse stock split for each share of common stock issued and outstanding. As a result of reverse stock split, the shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock decreased from 80,000 shares to 53,334 shares.

 

 

 

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Note 18      LOSS PER SHARE

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per common share for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Schedule of loss per share        
  

For three months ended

March 31,

 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
    $    $ 
Numerator:          
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company   (486,420)   (987,648)
           
Denominator:          
Weighted-average shares outstanding          
– Basic   11,956,987    9,293,587 
– Diluted   11,956,987    9,293,587 
           
(Loss) income per share:          
– Basic    (0.0407)   (0.1063)
– Diluted    (0.0407)   (0.1063)

 

Note 19      SUBSEQUENT EVENT

 

On April 14, 2024, Gui Zhou Grand Smooth Technology Ltd. (“GZ GST”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nocera, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into that certain Equity Purchase Agreement dated as of April 14, 2024 (the “Equity Purchase Agreement”), with Hangzhou SY Culture Media Co. Ltd. (“SY Culture”), pursuant to which GZ GST acquired all of the issued and outstanding equity securities of SY Culture from the stockholders of SY Culture (the “SY Culture Acquisition”) in exchange for the issuance of 600,000 unregistered shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”).

 

 

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). In addition, our unaudited consolidated financial statements and the financial data included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect our reorganization and have been prepared as if our current corporate structure had been in place throughout the relevant periods. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties, please see the items listed under the section captioned “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” herein and the section captioned “Risk Factors” as well as any other cautionary language contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2024. Except as may be required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Operations Overview

 

As of December 31, 2019, we provide land-based recirculation aquaculture systems for fish farming. Our primary business operations consist of the design, development and production of RASs large scale fish tank systems, for fish farms along with expert consulting, technology transfer and aquaculture project management services to new and existing aquaculture management business services. Through our branch office, we also procure and sell eel in Taiwan. In addition, as of December 2022, we sell food items, including our signature seafood porridge bowl, through our flagship bento box store located at the Ning Xia Night Market in the Datong District of Taipei City, Taiwan.

 

In October 2020, the government of Taiwan began supporting the Green Power and Solar Sharing Fish Farms initiative. In view of the opportunities resulting from this initiative, in October 2020, Nocera ceased all of its operations in China and moved all of its technology and back-office operations to Taiwan. We now only operate out of Taiwan.

 

Our current mission is to provide consulting services and solutions in aquaculture projects to reduce water pollution and decrease the disease problems of fisheries. Our goal is to become a global leader in the land-based aquaculture business. We are now poised to grow our existing operations in Taiwan and expand into the development and management of land-based fish farms in Taiwan and North and South America. We do not currently have any intentions of conducting operations in China or Hong Kong.

 

Effective December 31, 2020, we entered into a series of contractual agreements with Xin Feng Construction Co., Ltd., a funded limited liability company registered in Taiwan (R.O.C.), whereby we agreed to provide technical consulting and related services to XFC. On November 30, 2022, we entered into a Purchase of Business Agreement with Han-Chieh Shih, in which we sold our controlling interest of XFC, to the Purchaser for a total purchase cash price of $300,000. The closing of the XFC Sale occurred on November 30, 2022 and the XFC VIE agreements were terminated in connection with the XFC Sale. As of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have no intention of providing services to construct indoor RASs and solar sharing fish farms in Taiwan.

 

As of September 30, 2021, we launched our first RAS demo site in Taiwan and engaged the demo site into the testing phase to raise eel. Currently, we are promoting our RASs in Taiwan and looking for opportunities to cooperate with local solar energy industry and to expand our business into the U.S. We believe the U.S. is a potentially lucrative market to penetrate.

 

On September 7, 2022, we entered into a series of contractual agreements with the majority stockholder of Meixin Institutional Food Development Co., Ltd., a Taiwan corporation and a food processing and catering company, and Meixin, of which we purchased 80% controlling interest of Meixin for $4,300,000. The Meixin VIE Agreements essentially confer control and management of Meixin as well as substantially all of the economic benefits of the Selling Stockholder in Meixin to us. As a result, we have been determined to be the primary beneficiary of Meixin and Meixin became our VIE.

 

 

 

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On June 1, 2023, Gui Zhou Grand Smooth Technology Ltd. (“GZ GST”), one of our wholly owned subsidiaries, entered into that certain Share Purchase Agreement dated as of June 1, 2023, as amended, with Zhe Jiang Xin Shui Hu Digital Information, Ltd. (“Zhe Jiang”), pursuant to which GZ GST acquired all of the issued and outstanding equity securities of Zhe Jiang from the stockholders of Zhe Jiang (the “Zhe Jiang Acquisition”) in exchange for the issuance of 1,500,000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share. During the initial transaction process and our performing due diligence for the closing, we observed that time constraints have led to certain complexities and challenges in consummating the Acquisition within the originally planned timeframe. We are actively working with Zhe Jiang to resolve such complexities and challenges and will file a Current Report on Form 8-K if and when the Zhe Jiang Acquisition is consummated.

 

On January 31, 2024, we entered into a Variable Interest Entity Purchase Agreement (“Xinca Purchase Agreement”) with Zhejiang Xinca Mutual Entertainment Culture Media Co., Ltd. (“Xinca”), a domestic funded limited liability company registered in China (P.R.C). The Xinca Purchase Agreement was entered into by our wholly-owned subsidiary and foreign enterprise, Shanghai Nocera Culture Co., Ltd. (“WFOE”), through a series of contractual agreements (“VIE Agreements”), in which we exchanged 1,800,000 shares of our restricted common stock for a 100% controlling interest in Xinca. As a result, the Company has been determined to be the primary beneficiary of Xinca and Xinca became a variable interest entity (“VIE”) of the Company.

 

We employ a sales and marketing strategy targeting Taiwan government-supported solar fish farms. We are planning on expanding our sales and marketing model through the use of online marketing, data intelligence, and the establishment of a distributor network. The online marketing and data intelligence is designed to generate sales leads internationally outside of Taiwan that can be directed to our sales department for further follow-up.

 

We plan to sell and develop fish farms in Taiwan, the U.S. and Brazil. We expect to sell over five thousand tanks in the next five years. Our production facility is to be established in Taiwan, and we plan to sell the systems into the Americas and European countries as well.

 

We also intend to expend the fish farming demo sites in Taiwan by adding 20 units of RAS eel farming equipment with outsourcing construction services and build the catfish farm in the U.S. by the end of 2024 to promote our fish farming systems to the global market. We are expecting more customers from various countries actively inquiring about our equipment. As of February 16, 2023, we completed the acquisition of 229 acres of land in Montgomery County, Alabama, of which we intend to build RASs on that land for fish farming. We plan to enhance market penetration through the establishment of our own fish farms and diversify revenue streams through various sales channels.

 

Key Factors Affecting our Performance

 

As a result of a number of factors, our historical results of operations may not be comparable to our results of operations in future periods, and our results of operations may not be directly comparable from period to period. Set forth below is a brief discussion of the key factors impacting our results of operations.

 

Known Trends and Uncertainties

 

Inflation

 

Prices of certain commodity products, including raw materials, are historically volatile and are subject to fluctuations arising from changes in domestic and international supply and demand, labor costs, competition, market speculation, government regulations, trade restrictions and tariffs. Increasing prices in the component materials for our goods may impact the availability, the quality and the price of our products, as suppliers search for alternatives to existing materials and increase the prices they charge. Our suppliers may also fail to provide consistent quality of product as they may substitute lower cost materials to maintain pricing levels. Nocera’s cost base also reflects significant elements for freight, including fuel, which has significantly increased due to the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and Russia’s illegal military invasion of Ukraine. Rapid and significant changes in commodity prices such as fuel and plastic may negatively affect our profit margins if Nocera is unable to mitigate any inflationary increases through various customer pricing actions and cost reduction initiatives.

 

 

 

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Geopolitical Conditions

 

Our operations could be disrupted by geopolitical conditions, trade disputes, international boycotts and sanctions, political and social instability, acts of war, terrorist activity or other similar events. From time to time, we could have a large revenue stream associated with a particular customer or a large number of customers located in a particular geographic region. Decreased demand from a discrete event impacting a specific customer, industry, or region in which we have a concentrated exposure could negatively impact our results of operations.

 

In February 2022, Russia initiated significant military action against Ukraine. Russia’s invasion, the responses of countries and political bodies to Russia’s actions, and the potential for wider conflict may increase financial market volatility and could have adverse effects on regional and global economic markets, including the markets for certain securities and commodities. Following Russia’s actions, various countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and France, as well as the European Union, issued broad-ranging economic sanctions against Russia. The sanctions consist of the prohibition of trading in certain Russian securities and engaging in certain private transactions, the prohibition of doing business with certain Russian corporate entities, large financial institutions, officials and persons and the freezing of Russian assets. The sanctions include a possible commitment by certain countries and the European Union to remove selected Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications, commonly called “SWIFT,” the electronic network that connects banks globally, and imposed restrictive measures to prevent the Russian Central Bank from undermining the impact of the sanctions. A number of large corporations and U.S. states have also announced plans to curtail business dealings with certain Russian businesses.

 

The imposition of the current sanctions (and potential imposition of further sanctions in response to continued Russian military activity) and other actions undertaken by countries and businesses may adversely impact various sectors of the Russian economy, and the military action has severe impacts on the Ukrainian economy, including its exports and food production. The duration of ongoing hostilities and corresponding sanctions and related events cannot be predicted and may result in a negative impact on the markets and thereby may negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operation.

 

In addition, while we do not have any direct operations or significant sales in the Middle East, geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts in the region, particularly between Israel and Hamas, may lead to global economic instability and fluctuating energy prices that could materially affect our business. It is not possible to predict the broader consequences of the Israel-Hamas war, including related geopolitical tensions, and the measures and actions taken by other countries in respect thereof, which could materially adversely affect global trade, currency exchange rates, regional economies and the global economy. While it is difficult to predict the impact of any of the foregoing, the Israel-Hamas war may increase our costs, disrupt our supply chain, reduce our sales and earnings, impair our ability to raise additional capital when needed on acceptable terms, if at all, or otherwise adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.  

 

Foreign Currency

 

Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar and our operations in Taiwan use their local currency as their functional currencies. Substantially all of our revenue and expenses are in NT dollars. We are subject to the effects of exchange rate fluctuations with respect to any of such currency. For example, the value of the NT dollar depends to a large extent on Taiwan government policies and Taiwan’s domestic and international economic and political developments, as well as supply and demand in the local market.

 

The income statements of our operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in each applicable period. To the extent the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies, the translation of these foreign currencies denominated transactions results in reduced revenue, operating expenses and net income for our international operations. We are also exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as we convert the financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries into U.S. dollars in consolidation.

 

 

 

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Effects of COVID-19

 

COVID-19 has globally resulted in the loss of life, business closures, restrictions on travel and widespread cancellation of social gatherings. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our business will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time, including: 

 

  · new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the disease;
     
  · the duration and spread of the outbreak;
     
  · the severity of travel restrictions imposed by geographic areas in which we operate, mandatory or voluntary business closures;
     
  · regulatory actions taken in response to the pandemic, which may impact merchant operations, consumer and merchant pricing, and our product offerings;
     
  · other business disruptions that affect our workforce;
     
  · the impact on capital and financial markets; and
     
  · actions taken throughout the world, including in markets in which we operate, to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or treat its impact.

 

In addition, the any outbreak of COVID-19 may result in a widespread global health crisis and adversely affected global economies and financial markets, and similar public health threats could do so in the future.

 

Since 2021, substantially all our revenues are concentrated in Taiwan pending expansion into other international markets. Consequently, our results of operations will likely be adversely materially affected to the extent that any COVID-19 outbreak or any epidemic harms Taiwan’s economy and society and the global economy in general. Any potential impact to our results will depend on to a large extent, future developments and new information that may emerge regarding the duration and severity of any COVID-19 outbreak and the actions taken by government authorities and other entities to contain any COVID-19 outbreak or treat its impact, almost all of which are beyond our control. If the disruptions posed by any COVID-19 outbreak or other matters of global concern continue for an extensive period of time, the operations of our business may be materially adversely affected.

 

To the extent any COVID-19 outbreak or a similar public health threat has an impact on our business, it is likely to also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the “Risk Factors” section in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 initially filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024.

 

Seasonality

 

Since the global growing demand for aquaculture production along with the decreasing production from wild fisheries, our fish farming systems provide a controlled and traceable environment for fish species, and therefore our business rarely suffers a seasonal impact.

 

 

 

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Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates and Assumptions

 

We prepare our financial statements in conformity with GAAP, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the financial reporting period. We continually evaluate these estimates and assumptions based on the most recently available information, our own historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates. Some of our accounting policies require higher degrees of judgment than others in their application. We consider the policies discussed below to be critical to an understanding of our financial statements.

 

The SEC defines critical accounting policies as those that are, in management’s view, most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and those that require significant judgments and estimates.

 

The accounting principles we utilized in preparing our consolidated financial statements conform in all material respects to GAAP.

 

Reclassification

 

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, the allowance for doubtful receivables; the useful lives of property and equipment and intangible assets; impairment of long-lived assets; recoverability of the carrying amount of inventory; fair value of financial instruments; provisional amounts based on reasonable estimates for certain income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) and the assessment of deferred tax assets or liabilities. These estimates are often based on complex judgments and assumptions that management believes to be reasonable but are inherently uncertain and unpredictable. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

Financial Assets

 

The classification of financial assets depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition. Regular way purchases or sales of financial assets are recognized and derecognized on a trade date or settlement date basis for which financial assets were classified in the same way, respectively. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame established by regulation or convention in the marketplace.

 

 

 

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a)            Category of financial assets and measurement

 

Financial assets are classified into the following categories: financial assets at FVTPL, investments in debt instruments and equity instruments at FVTOCI, and financial assets at amortized cost.

 

  1) Financial asset at FVTPL
     
    For certain financial assets which include debt instruments that do not meet the criteria of amortized cost or FVTOCI, it is mandatorily required to measure them at FVTPL. Any gain or loss arising from remeasurement is recognized in profit or loss. The net gain or loss recognized in profit or loss incorporates any interest earned on the financial asset.
     
  2) Investments in debt instruments at FVTOCI
     
   

Debt instruments with contractual terms specifying that cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding, together with objective of collecting contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets, are measured at FVTOCI.

 

Interest income calculated using the effective interest method, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment gains or losses on investments in debt instruments at FVTOCI are recognized in profit or loss. Other changes in the carrying amount of these debt instruments are recognized in other comprehensive income and will be reclassified to profit or loss when these debt instruments are disposed.

     
  3) Investments in equity instruments at FVTOCI
     
   

On initial recognition, we may irrevocably designate investments in equity investments that is not held for trading as at FVTOCI.

 

Investments in equity instruments at FVTOCI are subsequently measured at fair value with gains and losses arising from changes in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in other equity.

 

Dividends on these investments in equity instruments at FVTOCI are recognized in profit or loss when our right to receive the dividends is established, unless our rights clearly represent a recovery of part of the cost of the investment.

     
  4) Measured at amortized cost
     
   

Cash and cash equivalents, commercial paper, debt instrument investments, notes and accounts receivable (including related parties), other receivables, refundable deposits and temporary payments (including those classified under other current assets and other noncurrent assets) are measured at amortized cost.

 

Debt instruments with contractual terms specifying that cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding, together with objective of holding financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows, are measured at amortized cost.

 

Subsequent to initial recognition, financial assets measured at amortized cost are measured at amortized cost, which equals to carrying amount determined by the effective interest method less any impairment loss.

 

 

 

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b)           Impairment of financial assets

 

At the end of each reporting period, a loss allowance for expected credit loss is recognized for financial assets at amortized cost (including accounts receivable) and for investments in debt instruments that are measured at FVTOCI.

 

The loss allowance for accounts receivable is measured at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses. For financial assets at amortized cost and investments in debt instruments that are measured at FVTOCI, when the credit risk on the financial instrument has not increased significantly since initial recognition, a loss allowance is recognized at an amount equal to expected credit loss resulting from possible default events of a financial instrument within 12 months after the reporting date. If, on the other hand, there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, a loss allowance is recognized at an amount equal to expected credit loss resulting from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument.

 

We recognize an impairment loss in profit or loss for all financial instruments with a corresponding adjustment to their carrying amount through a loss allowance account, except for investments in debt instruments that are measured at FVTOCI, for which the loss allowance is recognized in other comprehensive income and does not reduce the carrying amount of the financial asset.

 

c)            Derecognition of financial assets

 

We derecognize a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset to another entity.

 

On derecognition of a financial asset at amortized cost in its entirety, the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable is recognized in profit or loss. On derecognition of an investment in a debt instrument at FVTOCI, the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable and the cumulative gain or loss that had been recognized in other comprehensive income is recognized in profit or loss. However, on derecognition of an investment in an equity instrument at FVTOCI, the cumulative gain or loss that had been recognized in other comprehensive income is transferred directly to retained earnings, without recycling through profit or loss.

 

Fair Value Measurement

 

We apply ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands financial statement disclosure requirements for fair value measurements.

 

ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) on the measurement date in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

 

ASC Topic 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques, which is based on whether the inputs into the valuation technique are observable or unobservable. The hierarchy is as follows:

 

  · Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
     
  · Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.
     
  · Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value. Unobservable inputs are valuation technique inputs that reflect our own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

 

 

 

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Our management is responsible for determining the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and intangibles identified as of the acquisition date and considered a number of factors including valuations from an independent appraiser.

 

When available, we use quoted market prices to determine the fair value of an asset or liability. If quoted market prices are not available, we measure fair value using valuation techniques that use, when possible, current market-based or independently sourced market parameters, such as interest rates and currency rates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include all cash on hand and cash in bank with no restrictions. The balance of cash as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $961,777 and $1,460,504, respectively.

 

Accounts Receivable, Net

 

Accounts receivable are stated at the original amount less an allowance for doubtful accounts, if any, based on a review of all outstanding amounts at period end. An allowance is also made when there is objective evidence that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. We analyze the aging of the customer accounts, coverage of credit insurance, customer concentrations, customer credit-worthiness, historical and current economic trends and changes in its customer payment patterns when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts.

 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, Net

 

Prepaid expense and other assets, net consist of receivable from prepaid rent, etc. Management reviews its receivable balance each reporting period to determine if an allowance for doubtful accounts is required. An allowance for doubtful account is recorded in the period in which loss is determined to be probable based on an assessment of specific evidence indicating doubtful collection, historical experience, account balance aging, and prevailing economic conditions. Bad debts are written off against the allowance after all collection efforts have ceased.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the weighted average method. Inventories include raw materials, work in progress and finished goods. The variable production overhead is allocated to each unit of product on the basis of the actual use of the production facilities. The allocation of fixed production overhead to the costs of conversion is based on the normal capacity of the production facilities.

 

Where there is evidence that the utility of inventories, in their disposal in the ordinary course of business, will be less than cost, whether due to physical deterioration, obsolescence, changes in price levels, or other causes, the inventories are written down to net realizable value.

 

Property and Equipment, Net

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost represents the purchase price of the asset and other costs incurred to bring the asset into its existing use. Maintenance, repairs, and betterments, including replacement of minor items, are charged to expense; major additions to physical properties are capitalized.

 

 

 

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Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which are shown as follows.

 

  Useful life
Leasehold improvements Shorter of the remaining lease terms and estimated useful lives
Land Indefinite, as per land titles
Furniture and fixture 5 years
Equipment 3 years
Machinery 5 years
Vehicle 5 years

 

Upon sale or disposal, the applicable amounts of asset cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the net amount less proceeds from disposal is charged or credited to income. 

 

Business Combination

 

For a business combination, the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree are recognized at the acquisition date and measured at their fair values as of that date. In a business combination achieved in stages, the identifiable assets and liabilities, as well as the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, are recognized at the full amounts of their fair values. In a bargain purchase in which the total acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired exceeds the fair value of the consideration transferred plus any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, that excess in earnings is recognized as a gain attributable to the acquirer.

 

Deferred tax liability and assets are recognized for the deferred tax consequences of differences between the tax bases and the recognized values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740-10.

 

Variable Interest Entity

 

A variable interest entity (“VIE”) is an entity (investee) in which the investor has obtained a controlling interest even if it has less than a majority of voting rights, according to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). A VIE is subject to consolidation if a VIE meets one of the following three criteria as elaborated in ASC Topic 810-10, Consolidation:

 

  (a) equity-at-risk is not sufficient to support the entity’s activities;
     
  (b) as a group, the equity-at-risk holders cannot control the entity; or
     
  (c) the economics do not coincide with the voting interest.

 

If a firm is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, the holdings must be disclosed on the balance sheet. The primary beneficiary is defined as the person or company with the majority of variable interests. A corporation formed, owned, and operated by two or more businesses (ventures) as a separate and discrete business or project (venture) for their mutual benefit is defined as a joint venture.

 

 

 

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

We recognize goodwill in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other. Goodwill is the excess of cost of an acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Goodwill is not amortized. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of October 1st of each year, and is tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount may be impaired. An impairment charge for goodwill is recognized only when the estimated fair value of a reporting unit, including goodwill, is less than its carrying amount.

 

We recognize intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other. Acquired intangible assets subject to amortization are stated at cost and are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Intangible assets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for potential impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Assets not subject to amortization are tested for impairment at least annually.

 

The estimates of fair value are based on the best information available as of the date of the assessment, which primarily incorporates management assumptions about expected future cash flows. Although these assets are not currently impaired, there can be no assurance that future impairments will not occur.

 

Share-Based Compensation

 

We determine our share-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation (ASC 718), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees based on the grant date fair value of the award.

 

Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating the fair value of phantom award grants requires the input of subjective assumptions. We use the Black-Scholes pricing model to value our phantom awards. Share-based compensation expense is calculated using our best estimates, which involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. Significant estimates include our expected volatility. If different estimates and assumptions had been used, our phantom unit valuations could be significantly different and related share-based compensation expense may be materially impacted.

 

The Black-Scholes pricing model requires inputs such as the risk-free interest rate, expected term, expected volatility and expected dividend yield. We base the risk-free interest rate that we use in the Black-Scholes pricing model on zero coupon U.S. Treasury instruments with maturities similar to the expected term of the award being valued. The expected term of phantom awards is estimated from the vesting period of the award and represents the weighted average period that our phantom awards are expected to be outstanding. We estimated the volatility based on the historic volatility of our guideline companies, which we feel best represent our Company. We have never paid and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future and, therefore, we use an expected dividend yield of zero in the pricing model. We account for forfeitures as they occur.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair presentation of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2024, consolidated results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2024, cash flows for the year period ended March 31, 2024 and change in equity for the period ended March 31, 2024, as applicable, have been made.

 

Critical accounting policies are those that we consider the most critical to understanding our financial condition and results of operations.

 

 

 

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Impairment of Long-lived Assets

 

We review our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may no longer be recoverable. When these events occur, we measure impairment by comparing the carrying value of the long-lived assets to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flow is less than the carrying amount of the assets, we would recognize an impairment loss, which is the excess of carrying amount over the fair value of the assets.

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

In the normal course of business, we are subject to contingencies, including legal proceedings and claims arising out of our business that relate to a wide range of matters, such as government investigations and tax matters. We recognize a liability for such contingency if we determine it is probable that a loss has occurred and a reasonable estimate of the loss can be made. We may consider many factors in making these assessments including historical and the specific facts and circumstances of each matter.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We have early adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and all subsequent ASUs that modified ASC 606 on January 1, 2017.

 

The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, we apply the following steps:

 

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

 

We considered revenue is recognized when (or as) we satisfy performance obligations by transferring a promised goods and provide maintenance service to a customer. Revenue is measured at the transaction price which is based on the amount of consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for transferring the promised goods and providing maintenance service to the customer. Contracts with customers are comprised of invoices, and written contracts.

 

 

 

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We do not have arrangements for returns from customers. We have no sales incentive programs.

 

We provide goods, maintenance service warranties for the goods sold with a period varying from 18 months to 72 months, with the majority of the periods being 18 months, and exclusive sales agency license to its customers. For performance obligation related to providing products, we expect to recognize the revenue according to the delivery of products. For performance obligation related to maintenance service warranties, we expect to recognize the revenue on a ratable basis using a time-based output method. The performance obligations are typically satisfied as services are rendered on a straight-line basis over the contract term, which is generally for 18 months as a majority of the maintenance service warranties periods provided are 18 months. For performance obligation related to exclusive agency license, we recognize the revenue ratably upon the satisfaction over the estimated economic life of the license.

  

We do not have amounts of contract assets since revenue is recognized as control of goods is transferred. The contract liabilities consist of advance payments from customers and deferred revenue. Advance payments from customers are expected to be recognized as revenue within 12 months. Deferred revenue is expected to be recognized as revenue within 12 months.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales consists primarily of material costs, labor costs, depreciation, and related expenses, which are directly attributable to the production of the product. Write-down of inventories to lower of cost or net realizable value is also recorded in cost of sales.

 

Income Taxes

 

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates, applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

 

Leases

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Leases (ASC Topic 842), which amends the lease requirements in ASC Topic 840, Leases. Under the new lease accounting standard, a lessee will be required to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability for most leases on the balance sheet. The new standard also modifies the classification criteria and accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases, and enhances the disclosure requirements. Leases will continue to be classified as either finance or operating leases.

 

We adopted ASC Topic 842 using the modified retrospective transition method effective January 1, 2019. There was no cumulative effect of initially applying ASC Topic 842 that required an adjustment to the opening retained earnings on the adoption date nor revision of the balances in comparative periods. As a result of the adoption, we recognized a lease liability and right-of-use asset for each of our existing lease arrangement. The adoption of the new lease standard does not have a material impact on our consolidated income statement or our consolidated statement of cash flow.

 

 

 

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Uncertain Tax Positions

 

We account for uncertainty in income taxes using a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recognized and recorded as necessary in the provision for income taxes. According to the PRC Tax Administration and Collection Law, the statute of limitations is three years if the underpayment of taxes is due to computational errors made by the taxpayer or the withholding agent. The statute of limitations is extended to five years under special circumstances, where the underpayment of taxes is more than RMB 100,000. In the case of transfer pricing issues, the statute of limitation is ten years. There is no statute of limitation in the case of tax evasion. We record interest and penalties on uncertain tax provisions as income tax expense. There were no uncertain tax positions as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, and we have no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. We do not believe that the unrecognized tax benefits will change over the next twelve months.

 

Comprehensive (Loss) Income

 

Comprehensive income or loss is comprised of the our net (loss) income and other comprehensive income or loss. The component of other comprehensive income or loss consists solely of foreign currency translation adjustments, net of the income tax effect.

 

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

 

Our reporting currency is the United States dollar (“US$”). The functional currency of our VIE in Taiwan is the New Taiwan dollar (“NT”), and the functional currency of our Hong Kong subsidiary is Hong Kong dollars (“HK$”). The functional currency of PRC companies is the Renminbi (“RMB”). In the consolidated financial statements, the financial information of our subsidiary and the consolidated VIE has been translated into US$. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates on the balance sheet date, equity amounts are translated at historical exchange rates, except for changes in accumulated deficit during the year which is the result of income statement translation process, and revenue, expense, gains or losses are translated using the average exchange rate during the year. Translation adjustments are reported as foreign currency translation adjustments and are shown as a separate component of other comprehensive income or loss in the consolidated statements of changes in equity and comprehensive (loss) income. The exchange rates for US$ to RMB as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 are 6.89259 and 6.8737, respectively. The annual average exchange rates for the year ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are 7.2329 and 6.8716, respectively.

 

(Loss) Earnings per Share

 

Basic (loss) earnings per share is computed by dividing net (loss) income attributable to holders of common stock by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.

 

 

 

 

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Results of Operations

 

The following table sets forth our unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2022.

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

   Three months ended March 31, 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
   $   $ 
Net sales   4,899,880    3,837,863 
Cost of sales   (4,815,919)   (3,769,207)
Gross profit   83,961    68,656 
           
Operating expenses          
General and administrative expenses   (575,611)   (1,059,337)
Total operating expenses   (575,611)   (1,059,337)
           
(Loss) income from operations   (491,650)   (990,681)
           
Other expense   (2,270)   (11,508)
(Loss) income before income taxes   (493,920)   (1,002,189)
           
Income tax expense        
Net (loss) income   (493,920)   (1,002,189)
           
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests   (7,500)   (14,541)
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company   (486,420)   (987,648)
           
Comprehensive loss          
Net (loss) income   (493,920)   (1,002,189)
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain   57,307    (23,288)
Total comprehensive (loss) income   (436,613)   (1,025,477)
           
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest   (5,622)   (14,880)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the Company   (430,991)   (1,010,597)
           
(Loss) income per share          
Basic   (0.0407)   (0.1063)
Diluted   (0.0407)   (0.1063)
           
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding          
Basic   11,956,987    9,293,587 
Diluted   11,956,987    9,293,587 

 

 

 

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Revenue

 

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $4,899,880 compared to $3,837,863 for the comparable period in 2023. The revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was mostly generated from the Meixin catering business and the fish trading business from NTB with revenues of $1.6 million and $3.2 million, respectively. The revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was mostly from the Meixin catering business and the fish trading business from NTB. 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, our foreign currency translation gain was $57,307.

 

Gross profit

 

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $83,961, compared to $68,656 for the comparable period in 2023. The gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was mostly generated from the Meixin catering business and the e-commerce live-stream sales from Xinca with revenues of approximately $45,491 and $76,607, respectively. The increase of gross profit margin was mainly because in 2024, we had increased the fish trading business and acquired Xinca that has strong potential to develop livestream sales on TikTok/Douyin which increase the gross profit. 

 

General and administrative expenses

 

General and administrative expenses were $451,465, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to approximately $1,059,337 for the comparable period in 2023. This decrease was primarily due to the decrease of legal, accounting, and consulting fees for the three months ended March 31, 2023 in connection with securities filings and other related matters.

 

Other expense

 

Other expenses were $2,270, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $11,508 for the comparable period in 2023. The decrease was mainly the effect of interest expense recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

 

Net income attributable

 

Net loss attributable to us (excluding net loss attributable to non-controlling interest) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $486,420 compared to net loss attributable to us (excluding net loss attributable to non-controlling interest) of $987,648 for the comparable period in 2023 The decrease of loss was because we recognized the foreign currency translation loss and the fish trading business has yielded a low margin, while expenses in other operational areas have increased significantly for the period ended March 31, 2023.

 

 

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We had net cash provided by operating activities for the period ended March 31, 2024 and the cash balance was $461,515 as of March 31, 2024. We believe our current cash balances coupled with anticipated cash flow from operating activities will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements for at least one year from the date of issuance of the accompanying consolidated financial statements. We continue to control our cash expenses as a percentage of expected revenue on an annual basis and thus may use its cash balances in the short-term to invest in revenue growth. Management is focused on growing our existing product offering, as well as our customer base, to increase our revenues. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to generate cashflows from operations and obtain financing. We cannot give assurance that we can increase our cash balances or limit our cash consumption and thus maintain sufficient cash balances for our planned operations or future acquisitions. Future business demands may lead to cash utilization at levels greater than recently experienced. We may need to raise additional capital in the future. However, we cannot assure that we will be able to raise additional capital on acceptable terms, or at all. Subject to the foregoing, however, management believes that our current cash balances coupled with anticipated cash flow from operating activities will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements for at least one year from the date of issuance of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

 

To date, we have funded our operations through revenues, loans from our officers, and the issuance of equity securities. We obtained a financial support letter from Mr. Yin-Chieh Cheng, our former President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and principal stockholder.

 

Since the net asset balance as of March 31, 2024 was $7,283,344, there is no substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Financings

 

On August 15, 2022, we consummated a public offering of 1,880,000 units (the “Units”) for $3.50 per Unit pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-264059). Each Unit consisted of one share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and one warrant to purchase two shares of common stock (the “Warrants”) from the date of issuance until the fifth anniversary of the issuance date for $3.85 per share of common stock, subject to adjustment in the event of stock dividends, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications, reorganizations or similar events affecting the common stock. The shares of common stock and the Warrants comprising the Units were immediately separable and issued separately in the Public Offering. The exercise price of the Warrants will be decreased to the reset price, which means the greater of (i) 50% of the exercise price and (ii) 100% of the last volume weighted average price immediately preceding the 90th calendar day following the initial exercise date if, on the date that is 90 calendar days immediately following the initial exercise date, the exercise price is less than the reset price. We have not applied nor intend to apply to have the warrants listed on any exchange. The Public Offering closed on August 15, 2022, and we received total gross proceeds of $6.58 million. After deducting the underwriting commissions, discounts, and offering expenses, we received net proceeds of approximately $5.3 million.

 

In connection with the Public Offering and pursuant to the underwriting agreement between us and the underwriters named therein, we granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 282,000 additional shares of common stock and warrants, equivalent to 15% of the Units sold in the Public Offering, at the public offering price per Unit, less underwriting discounts and commissions, to cover over-allotments, if any. On September 23, 2022, the underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 282,000 warrants from us for gross proceeds of $2,820. The warrants were issued to the underwriters on September 26, 2022.

 

 

 

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The following table provides detailed information about our net cash flows for the periods indicated:

 

  

For the quarters ended

March 31,

 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
   $   $ 
Net cash used in operating activities   (460,993)   (364,370)
Net cash used in investing activities   201,863    (1,058,821)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (60,678)   (41,137)
Effect of the exchange rate change on cash   52,005    18,758 
Decrease in cash   (267,803)   (1,445,570)

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

Net cash used in operating activities amounted to $460,993 for the three months ended March 31, 2024. This reflected a net loss of $493,920, depreciation of $22,559 and share-based compensation of $14,999.

 

Net cash used in operating activities amounted to $364,370 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. This reflected a net loss of $ 1,002,189, depreciation of $44,728 and share-based compensation of $103,155.

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

Net cash generated from investing activities was $201,863 for the year ended March 31, 2024, which were primarily attributable to the net cash inflow from acquisition of a subsidiary.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $1,058,821 for the year ended March 31, 2023, which were primarily attributable to the purchase of land and investment funds.

 

Net cash used by financing activities

 

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to $60,678 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, which was repayment of bank loans.

 

Net cash used by financing activities amounted to $41,137 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, which was repayment of bank loans.

 

Since we plan to build our land-based fish farming demo sites in the U.S., Taiwan, Brazil, Japan and Thailand to promote our fish farming systems to the global market, we expect that we will require additional capital, which includes construction costs, marketing costs, operation costs, etc., to meet our long-term operating requirements. We expect to obtain financing from shareholders or raise additional capital through, among other things, the sale of equity or debt securities. The shareholders are committed to provide additional financing required when we try to raise additional capital from third party investors or banks. However, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising this additional capital.

 

 

 

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Business Combinations

 

We account for business acquisitions in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. We measure the cost of an acquisition as the aggregate of the acquisition date fair values of the assets transferred and liabilities assumed and equity instruments issued. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred. We record goodwill for the excess of (i) the total costs of acquisition, fair value of any non-controlling interests and acquisition date fair value of any previously held equity interest in the acquired business over (ii) the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the acquired business.

 

The acquisition method of accounting requires us to exercise judgment and make estimates and assumptions based on available information regarding the fair values of the elements of a business combination as of the date of acquisition, including the fair values of identifiable intangible assets, deferred tax asset valuation allowances, liabilities related to uncertain tax positions and contingencies. We must also refine these estimates over a one-year measurement period, to reflect any new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. If we are required to retroactively adjust provisional amounts that we have recorded for the fair value of assets and liabilities in connection with an acquisition, these adjustments could materially impact our results of operations and financial position. Estimates and assumptions that we must make in estimating the fair value of future acquired technology, user lists and other identifiable intangible assets include future cash flows that we expect to generate from the acquired assets. If the subsequent actual results and updated projections of the underlying business activity change compared with the assumptions and projections used to develop these values, we could record impairment charges. In addition, we have estimated the economic lives of certain acquired assets and these lives are used to calculate depreciation and amortization expense. If our estimates of the economic lives change, depreciation or amortization expenses could be accelerated or slowed, which could materially impact our results of operations.  

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

Please refer to the Note 2 above.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

As a “smaller reporting company,” as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, we are not required to provide the information in this Item.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management, under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer performed an evaluation (the “Evaluation”) of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to provide a reasonable level of assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2024, due to the presence of material weaknesses described below, our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective.

 

 

 

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The following material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures at March 31, 2024 were:

 

  · we did not have written documentation of our internal control policies and procedures. Written documentation of key internal controls over financial reporting is a requirement of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;

 

  · there was insufficient monitoring and review controls over the financial reporting closing process, including the lack of individuals with current knowledge of GAAP that led to the restatement of our previously issued financial statements; and

 

  · inadequate segregation of duties.

 

We believe that these material weaknesses primarily relate, in part, to our lack of sufficient staff with appropriate training in GAAP and SEC rules and regulations with respect to financial reporting functions, and the lack of robust accounting systems, as well as the lack of sufficient resources to hire such staff and implement these accounting systems.

 

We expect to remediate these material weaknesses in the second quarter of 2024. However, we may discover additional material weaknesses that may require additional time and resources to remediate. Our remediation process includes, but not limited to:

 

  · Investing in information technology systems to enhance our operational and financial reporting and internal controls.

 

  · Enhancing the organizational structure to support financial reporting processes and internal controls.

 

  · Providing guidance, education and training to employees relating to our accounting policies and procedures.

 

  · Further developing and documenting detailed policies and procedures regarding business processes for significant accounts, critical accounting policies and critical accounting estimates.

 

  · Establishing effective general controls over information technology systems to ensure that information produced can be relied upon by process level controls is relevant and reliable.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, there can be no assurance that our disclosure controls and procedures will detect or uncover all failures of persons within our Company and our consolidated subsidiaries to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in our periodic reports. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving their control objectives.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, we took several actions to correct past material weaknesses, including, but not limited to, establishing an audit committee of our Board of Directors comprised of three independent directors, adding experienced accounting and financial personnel and retaining third-party consultants to review our internal controls and recommend improvements. However, we may need to take additional measures to fully mitigate these issues, and the measures we have taken, and expect to take, to improve our internal controls may not be sufficient to (1) address the issues identified, (2) ensure that our internal controls are effective or (3) ensure that the identified material weakness or other material weaknesses will not result in a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements.

 

 

 

 

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

We were not subject to any legal proceedings during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and there are currently no legal proceedings, to which we are a party, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

There have been no material changes in our risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024.

 

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

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, no director or officer adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement, as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

 

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

  (a) The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated by reference herein:

 

Exhibit No.   Description   Previously Filed and Incorporated by Reference Herein
10.1   Share Exchange Agreement   ***
10.2   Voting Rights Proxy Agreement & Power of Attorney   ***
10.3   Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement   ***
10.4   Exclusive Call Option Agreement   ***
10.5   Equity Interest Pledge Agreement   ***
31.1   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Nocera, Inc.   *
31.2   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Nocera, Inc.   *
32.1   Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Nocera, Inc.   **
32.2   Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Nocera, Inc.   **
101.INS   Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL 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 (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).  

___________________________

* Filed herewith.
** Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall such exhibits be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise specifically stated in such filing.
*** Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed on February 6, 2024.

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  NOCERA, INC.
     
Date: May 15, 2024 By: /s/ Andy Ching-An Jin                            
  Name: Andy Ching-An Jin
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     

 

Date: May 15, 2024 By: /s/ Shun-Chih Chuang                            
  Name: Shun-Chih Chuang
  Title: Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer)
    (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

I, Andy Ching-An Jin, Chief Executive Officer of Nocera, Inc. (the “Company”), certify that:

 

(1) I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2024;

 

(2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

(3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in the report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods represented in this report;

 

(4) The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

 

(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which the report is being prepared;

 

(b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

(c) evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(d) disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

(5) The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and to the audit committee of the board of directors (or persons fulfilling the equivalent function):

 

(a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

May 15, 2024

 

/s/ Andy Ching-An Jin          

Andy Ching-An Jin

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

Exhibit 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

I, Shun-Chih Chuang, Chief Financial Officer of Nocera, Inc. (the “Company”), certify that:

 

(1) I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2024;

 

(2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

(3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in the report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods represented in this report;

 

(4) The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

 

(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which the report is being prepared;

 

(b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

(c) evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(d) disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

(5) The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and to the audit committee of the board of directors (or persons fulfilling the equivalent function):

 

(a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

May 15, 2024

 

/s/ Shun-Chih Chuang                    

Shun-Chih Chuang

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

Exhibit 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Nocera, Inc. (the “Company”) for the period ended March 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, Andy Ching-An Jin, Chief Executive Officer of the Company hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

(1)        The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2)        The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

/s/Andy Ching-An Jin          

Andy Ching-An Jin

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

May 15, 2024

 

Exhibit 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Nocera, Inc. (the “Company”) for the period ended March 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, Shun-Chih Chuang, Chief Financial Officer of the Company hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

(1)        The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2)        The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Shun-Chih Chuang                    

Shun-Chih Chuang

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

May 15, 2024

 

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Mar. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Net sales $ 4,899,880 $ 3,837,863
Cost of sales (4,815,919) (3,769,207)
Gross profit 83,961 68,656
Operating expenses    
General and administrative expenses (575,611) (1,059,337)
Total operating expenses (575,611) (1,059,337)
(Loss) Income from operations (491,650) (990,681)
Other expense (2,270) (11,508)
(Loss) Income before income taxes (493,920) (1,002,189)
Income tax expense 0 0
Net (loss) income (493,920) (1,002,189)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests (7,500) (14,541)
Net (loss) income attributable to the company (486,420) (987,648)
Comprehensive Income    
Net (loss) income (493,920) (1,002,189)
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain 57,307 (23,288)
Total comprehensive (loss) income (436,613) (1,025,477)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest (5,622) (14,880)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the Company $ (430,991) $ (1,010,597)
(Loss) Income per share    
Basic $ (0.0407) $ (0.1063)
Diluted $ (0.0407) $ (0.1063)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding    
Basic 11,956,987 9,293,587
Diluted 11,956,987 9,293,587
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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net (loss) income $ (493,920) $ (1,002,189)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:    
Depreciation expenses 22,559 44,728
Deferred income tax (922) (231)
Amortization of intangible assets 4,076 4,076
Gain on fair value change of financial assets held for trading (2,409) 0
Consultancy services settled by equities 0 521,100
Share-based compensation 14,999 103,155
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable, net (4,170) 5,098
Inventories 0 1,343
Advance to suppliers 0 0
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net (117,346) 82
Other non-current assets 69 (4,865)
Accounts payable 0 (149)
Other payables and accrued liabilities 116,071 (4,368)
Income tax payable 30
Advance Receipts 0 (32,180)
Net cash used in operating activities (460,993) (364,370)
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchase of property and equipment 0 (857,870)
Purchase of financial assets at FVTPL 0 (200,951)
Net cash inflow from acquisition of a subsidiary 201,863 0
Net cash used in investing activities 201,863 (1,058,821)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Repayment of short-term bank loan (60,678) (41,137)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (60,678) (41,137)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 52,005 18,758
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (267,803) (1,445,570)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,229,580 2,906,074
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 961,777 1,460,504
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information    
Cash paid for interest expenses 0 0
Cash paid for Income taxes $ 0 $ 0
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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
Common Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Statutory And Other Reserves [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total Nocera Stockholders Equity [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Total
Beginning balance, value at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 9,243 $ 80 $ 20,484,518 $ 191,219 $ (14,747,461) $ 103,594 $ 6,041,193 $ 141,054 $ 6,182,247
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022 9,243,587 80,000              
Foreign currency translation Adjustments 23,627 23,627 (339) 23,288
Share-based compensation 103,155 103,155 103,155
Consultancy services settled by equities $ 450 520,650 521,100 521,100
Consultancy services settled by equities, shares 450,000                
Net loss (987,648) (987,648) (14,541) (1,002,189)
Ending balance, value at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 9,693 $ 80 21,108,323 191,219 (15,735,109) 127,221 5,701,427 126,174 5,827,601
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2023 9,693,587 80,000              
Beginning balance, value at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 11,157 $ 80 21,931,112 191,219 (19,053,072) 98,906 3,179,405 84,325 3,263,727
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2023 11,156,987 80,000              
Foreign currency translation Adjustments (57,307) (57,307) (3,288) (60,595)
Common stock issuance $ 1,800 1,978,200 1,980,000 1,980,000
Common stock issuance, shares 1,800,000                
Share-based compensation 14,999 14,999 14,999
Net loss (486,420) (486,420) (7,500) (493,920)
Ending balance, value at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 12,957 $ 80 $ 23,924,311 $ 191,219 $ (19,539,492) $ 41,599 $ 4,630,674 $ 73,537 $ 4,704,211
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2024 12,956,987 80,000              
v3.24.1.1.u2
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]    
Net Income (Loss) $ (486,420) $ (987,648)
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.24.1.1.u2
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATION
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATION

Note 1      PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATION

 

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Nocera, Inc. (“Nocera” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries, Grand Smooth Inc. Limited (“GSI”) and Guizhou Grand Smooth Technology Ltd. (“GZ GST” or “WFOE”), and Meixin Institutional Food Development Co., Ltd. (“Meixin”) that is controlled through contractual arrangements. The Company, GSI, GZ GST and Mexin are collectively referred to as the “Company”

 

Nocera was incorporated in the State of Nevada on February 1, 2002 and is based in New Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.). It did not engage in any operations and was dormant from its inception until its reverse merger with GSI on December 31, 2018.

 

Reverse Merger

 

Effective December 31, 2018, Nocera completed a reverse merger transaction (the “Transaction”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”), with (i) GSI, (ii) GSI’s shareholders, Yin-Chieh Cheng and Bi Zhang, who together owned shares constituting 100% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of GSI (the “GSI Shares”) and (iii) GSI Acquisition Corp. Under the terms of the Agreement, the GSI Shareholders transferred to Nocera all of the GSI Shares in exchange for the issuance of 10,000,000 shares (the “Shares”) of Nocera’s common stock (the “Share Exchange”). As a result of the reverse merger, GSI became Nocera’s wholly-owned subsidiary and Yin-Chieh Cheng and Bi Zhang, the former shareholders of GSI, became Nocera’s controlling shareholders. The share exchange transaction with GSI was treated as a reverse merger, with GSI as the accounting acquirer and Nocera as the acquired party.

 

GSI is a limited company established under the laws and regulations of Hong Kong on August 1, 2014, and is a holding company without any operations.

 

GZ WFH was incorporated in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) on October 25, 2017, and is engaged in providing fish farming containers service, which integrates sales, installments, and maintenance of aquaculture equipment. The registered capital of GZ WFH is RMB$5,000,000 (equal to US$733,138).

 

On November 13, 2018, GSI incorporated GZ GST in PRC with registered capital of US$15,000.

 

Divestiture

 

On September 21, 2020, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K outlining the lack of communication that led to the termination by Nocera of its relationship with its former variable interest entity, Guizhou Wan Feng Hu Intelligent Aquatic Technology Co. Limited (“GZ WFH”) and its management, and termination of the variable interest entity agreements between the parties.

 

Subsequently on October 8, 2020, Zhang Bi and GZ WFH entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release with Nocera wherein all claims as to GZ WFH’s debt (claim to shares in Nocera or GZ GST) were compromised, settled, and otherwise resolved as to any and all claims or causes of action whatsoever against Nocera for any matter, action, or representation as to Nocera, and any debt to ownership of Nocera or GZ GST up to the date of the agreement. The consideration for the agreement was mutual waiver of any and all claims against each other and GZ GST, and GZ WFH (including Zhang Bi) waived any claims to Nocera stock, meaning the 4,750,000 shares of common stock of Nocera owned by Zhang Bi were cancelled as part of the agreement. The Settlement Agreement and Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.8.

 

The VIE Agreements with XFC

 

On December 31, 2020, we exchanged 466,667 (post-split) shares of our restricted common stock to stockholders of Xin Feng Construction Co., Ltd., a Taiwan limited liability company (“XFC”), in exchange for 100% controlling interest in XFC. We also entered into contractual arrangements with a stockholder of XFC, that enabled us to have the power to direct the activities that most significantly affects the economic performance of XFC and receive the economic benefits of XFC that could be significant to XFC. On November 30, 2022, we entered into a Purchase of Business Agreement with Han-Chieh Shih (the “Purchaser”), in which we sold our controlling interest of XFC, to the Purchaser for a total purchase cash price of $300,000 (the “XFC Sale”). The closing of the XFC Sale occurred on November 30, 2022 and the XFC variable interest entity (“VIE”) agreements were terminated in connection with the XFC Sale.

 

The VIE Agreements with Meixin

 

On September 7, 2022, we entered into a series of contractual agreements (collectively, the “Meixin VIE Agreements”) with the majority stockholder (the “Selling Stockholder”) of Meixin Institutional Food Development Co., Ltd., a Taiwan corporation and a food processing and catering company (“Meixin”), and Meixin, of which we purchased 80% controlling interest of Meixin for $4,300,000. The Meixin VIE Agreements essentially confer control and management of Meixin as well as substantially all of the economic benefits of the Selling Stockholder in Meixin to us.

 

The VIE Agreements with Xinca

 

On January 31, 2024, we entered into a Variable Interest Entity Purchase Agreement (“Xinca Purchase Agreement”) with Zhejiang Xinca Mutual Entertainment Culture Media Co., Ltd. (“Xinca”), a domestic funded limited liability company registered in China (P.R.C). The Xinca Purchase Agreement was entered into by our wholly-owned subsidiary and foreign enterprise, Shanghai Nocera Culture Co., Ltd. (“WFOE”), through a series of contractual agreements (“VIE Agreements”), in which we exchanged 1,800,000 shares of our restricted common stock for a 100% controlling interest in Xinca. As a result, the Company has been determined to be the primary beneficiary of Xinca and Xinca became a variable interest entity (“VIE”) of the Company.

 

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Note 2      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair presentation of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2024, its consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024, cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and change in equity for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as applicable, have been made. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023 or any future periods.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of accounts receivable. The Company conducts credit evaluations of its customers and suppliers, and generally does not require collateral or other security from them. The Company evaluates its collection experience and long outstanding balances to determine the need for an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company conducts periodic reviews of the financial condition and payment practices of its customers to minimize collection risk on accounts receivable.

 

There were four customers who represent 95% of the Company’s total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2023. There were five customers who represent 93% of the Company’s total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

 

The following table sets forth a summary of single customers who represent 10% or more of the Company’s total accounts receivable, net:

          
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
Percentage of the Company’s accounts receivable          
Customer A   59.13%    60.11% 
Customer B   10.96%    21.99% 
Customer C   29.41%     
Customer D       16.10% 
    99.50%    98.19% 

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.”

 

The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, the Company applies the following steps:

 

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

 

The Company recognizes revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies performance obligations by transferring promised goods or services to its customers. Revenue is measured at the transaction price which is based on the amount of consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring the promised goods or services to its customers. Contracts with customers are comprised of invoices and written contracts.

 

The Company does not have arrangements for returns from customers. The Company has no sales incentive programs.

 

The Company provides goods, maintenance service warranties for the goods sold with a period varying from 18 months to 72 months, a majority of which are 18 months, and exclusive sales agency license to its customers. For performance obligation related to providing products, the Company expects to recognize the revenue according to the delivery of products. For performance obligation related to maintenance service warranties, the Company expects to recognize the revenue on a ratable basis using a time-based output method. The performance obligations are typically satisfied as services are rendered on a straight-line basis over the contract term, which is generally for 18 months as a majority of the maintenance service warranties periods provided are 18 months. For performance obligation related to exclusive agency licenses, the Company recognizes the revenue ratably upon the satisfaction over the estimated economic life of the license.

 

The Company does not have amounts of contract assets since revenue is recognized as control of goods is transferred. The contract liabilities consist of advance payments from customers and deferred revenue. Advance payments from customers are expected to be recognized as revenue within 12 months. Deferred revenue is expected to be recognized as revenue within 12 months.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

The FASB issued several updates during the period, none of these standards are either applicable to the Company or require adoption at a future date and none are expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

 

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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Credit Loss [Abstract]  
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

Note 3     ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, accounts receivable consisted of the following:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Accounts receivable   172,310    173,395 
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts        
Total   172,310    173,395 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and for the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company has recorded provision for doubtful accounts of nil.

 

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INVENTORIES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES

Note 4      INVENTORIES

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, inventories consisted of the following:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Raw materials   86,445    88,432 
Work in process        
Total   86,445    88,432 

 

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PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS, NET
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS, NET

Note 5      PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS, NET 

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Other receivables from third party   506,257    10,365 
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net   506,257    10,365 

 

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Note 6      PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, property and equipment consisted of the following:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Equipment   928,602    905,430 
Land   877,870    877,870 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   (268,780)   (235,499)
Property and equipment, net   1,537,692    1,547,801 

 

Depreciation expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $ 22,559 and $44,728, respectively.

 

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FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

Note 7      FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

The fair value of each investment in equity instrument to be measured at fair value through profit or loss is as follows:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
Financial assets mandatorily measured at fair value through profit or loss  $   $ 
           
Funds   211,106    208,697 
Total   211,106    208,697 
           
Non-Current   211,106    208,697 
Total   211,106    208,697 

 

On January 11, 2023, the Company invested $200,000 Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust. Net gain of $2,409 was recognized under changes in fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss in the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the period ended March 31, 2024.

 

As of March 31, 2024, no financial assets at fair value through profit or loss were pledged with banks as collaterals.

 

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GOODWILL
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL

Note 8     GOODWILL

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, goodwill consisted of the following:

 

Goodwill

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Goodwill - Meixin   3,905,735    3,905,735 
Goodwill - Xinca   1,351,703     
Less: Accumulated amortization   (2,250,553)   (2,250,553
Goodwill, net   3,006,885    1,655,182 

 

Customer relations

        
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Balance b/f   135,325    135,325 
Acquisitions        
Translation/ Adjustments        
Less: Accumulated amortization   (25,272)   (21,196)
Less: Impairment        
Customer relations, net   110,053    114,129 

 

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OTHER BORROWINGS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
OTHER BORROWINGS

Note 9       OTHER BORROWINGS

 

Others loans consisted of the following:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
    (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
           
Secured loan from Chailease Finance Co., Ltd wholly repayable within 1 year  $426,322   $487,800 
Total secured loan wholly repayable within 1 year   426,322    487,800 
           
Secured loan from Chailease Finance Co., Ltd wholly repayable more than 1 year        
Total  $426,322   $487,800 

 

As of December 31, 2022, the outstanding loan from Chailease Finance Co., Ltd of $651,254 (or TWD 20,000,000) with annual interest rate of 6% was secured by pledging the timely deposit in Sunny Bank (Xizhi Branch) of $500,000, and denominated in TWD for a term of 24 months. This facility of credit limit of TWD 20,000,000 was obtained on December 19, 2022 and will be expired on December 16, 2024.

 

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WARRANTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Warrants  
WARRANTS

Note 10     WARRANTS

 

On April 1, 2021, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors for an aggregate of 80,000 shares of its preferred stock at a per share purchase price of $2.50. As part of the transaction, the investors received one Class C warrant and one Class D warrant for the subscription of each preferred share. The Class C warrants consist of the right to purchase up to 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share exercisable for 36 months from the date of inception. The Class D warrants consist of the right to purchase up to 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share exercisable for 36 months from the date of inception. The subscription was completed on August 10, 2021.

 

On September 27, 2021, the Company entered into another securities purchase agreement with the same investors, pursuant to which the Company issued in a registered direct offering, an aggregate of 48,000 shares of common stock of the Company at a per share purchase price of $2.50. In addition, the investors also received one Class C warrant and one Class D warrant for the subscription of each preferred share. The Class C warrants consist of the right to purchase up to 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share exercisable for 36 months from the date of inception. The Class D warrants consist of the right to purchase up to 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share exercisable for 36 months from the date of inception.

 

Public Offering

 

In connection with a firm commitment underwritten public offering (the “Public Offering”) pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1, amended (File No. 333-264059), originally filed with the SEC on April 1, 2022, and declared effective by the SEC on August 10, 2022, the Company sold an aggregate of 1,880,000 units (the “Units”). Each Unit consisted of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase two shares of common stock. Each warrant underlying the Units was exercisable from the date of issuance until the fifth anniversary of the issuance date for $3.85 per share of Common Stock (110% of the public offering price per Unit), subject to adjustment in the event of stock dividends, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications, reorganizations or similar events affecting the common stock as described in the warrants. The Public Offering closed on August 15, 2022, and the Company received total gross proceeds of $6.58 million. After deducting the underwriting commissions, discounts, and offering expenses, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $5.3 million.

 

In connection with the Public Offering and pursuant to the underwriting agreement between us and the underwriters named therein, we granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 282,000 additional shares of common stock and warrants, equivalent to 15% of the Units sold in the Public Offering, at the public offering price per Unit, less underwriting discounts and commissions, to cover over-allotments, if any. On September 23, 2022, the underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 282,000 warrants from us for gross proceeds of $2,820. The warrants were issued to the underwriters on September 26, 2022.

 

On November 14, 2022, the exercise price of the warrants was decreased to $1.925. Under the terms of the warrants, the exercise price was to be decreased to the greater of (i) $1.925, which represented 50% of the original exercise price; and (ii) 100% of the last volume weighted average price immediately preceding the 90th calendar day following the initial issuance date (the “Reset Exercise Price”) if, on the date that is 90 calendar days immediately following the initial issuance date, the Reset Exercise Price is less than the original $3.85 exercise price on that date.

 

The Reset Exercise Price remains subject to adjustment in the event of stock dividends, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications, reorganizations or similar events affecting the Common Stock as described in the Warrants.

 

Reverse Split

 

In connection with the Public Offering, on August 11, 2022, the Company effected a 2:3 reverse stock split for each share of common stock issued and outstanding. As a result of reverse stock split, the shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of Class C warrant decreased from 80,000 shares to 53,334 shares for $3.75 per share and Class D warrant decreased from 80,000 shares to 53,334 shares for $7.50 per share.

 

        
Appraisal Date (Inception Date) 

C Warrant
August 10,

2021

  

D Warrant
August 10,

2021

 
(Unaudited)          
   $   $ 
Market price per share (USD/share)   1.47    0.66 
Exercise price (USD/price)   2.50    5.00 
Risk free rate   0.14%    0.14% 
Dividend yield   0.00%    0.00% 
Expected term/ Contractual life (years)   1.39    1.39 
Expected volatility   56.36%    56.36% 

 

Appraisal Date (Inception Date)  C Warrant
September 27,
2021
   D Warrant
September 27,
2021
 
(Unaudited)          
   $   $ 
Market price per share (USD/share)   1.71    0.73 
Exercise price (USD/price)   2.50    5.00 
Risk free rate   0.15%    0.15% 
Dividend yield   0.00%    0.00% 
Expected term/ Contractual life (years)   1.26    1.26 
Expected volatility   52.93%    52.93% 

 

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of warrants liability measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Balance at the beginning of period   1,179,768    1,179,768 
Warrants issued to investors        
Warrants redeemed        
Fair value change of warrants included in earnings        
Total   1,179,768    1,179,768 

 

The following is a summary of the warrant activity:

            
  

Number of

Warrants

  

Average

Exercise Price

  

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term in

Years

 
             
Outstanding at January 1, 2024   2,255,146    2.14    3.65 
Exercisable at January 1, 2024   2,255,146    2.14    3.65 
Granted            
Exercised / surrendered            
Expired            
Outstanding at March 31, 2024   2,255,146    2.14    3.65 
Exercisable at March 31, 2024   2,255,146    2.14    3.65 

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
LEASES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Leases  
LEASES

Note 11      LEASES

 

The Company has two non-cancelable lease agreements for certain of the office and accommodation as well as fish farming containers for research and development of advanced technology for water circulation in fish farming containers with original lease periods expiring between 2023 and 2024. The lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise that option. The Company recognizes rental expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

The components of lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were as follows: 

           
   Statement of Income Location  Three months ended
March 31, 2024
   Three months ended
March 31, 2023
 
      (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
      $   $ 
Lease Costs             
Operating lease expense  General and administrative expenses   18,791    9,886 
Total net lease costs      18,791    9,886 

 

Maturity of lease liabilities under our non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024 are US$ nil.

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Note 12     OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

           
    March 31,
2024
    December 31,
2023
 
    (Unaudited)     (Audited)  
    $     $  
VAT payable            
Salary payable     823       842  
Others     32,735       33,251  
Total     33,558       34,093  

  

v3.24.1.1.u2
INCOME TAXES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES

Note 13      INCOME TAXES

 

The Company and its subsidiary, and the consolidated VIE file tax returns separately.

 

1) Value-added tax (“VAT”)

 

PRC

 

Pursuant to the Provisional Regulation of the PRC on VAT and the related implementing rules, all entities and individuals (“taxpayers”) that are engaged in the sale of products in the PRC are generally required to pay VAT, at a rate of which was changed from 16% to 13% on April 1, 2019 of the gross sales proceeds received, less any deductible VAT already paid or borne by the taxpayers. GZ WFH also subjected to 10% for the installment service provided.

 

Taiwan

 

Pursuant to the Value-added and Non-value-added Business Tax Act and the related implementing rules, all entities and individuals (“taxpayers”) that are engaged in the sale of products in the Taiwan are generally required to pay VAT, at a rate of 5%.

 

2) Income tax

 

United States

 

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) was signed into legislation. The Tax Act significantly revises the U.S. corporate income tax by, among other things, lowering the statutory corporate tax rate from 34% to 21%, imposing a mandatory one-time tax on accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries, introducing new tax regimes, and changing how foreign earnings are subject to U.S. tax.

 

On December 22, 2017, Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) was issued to provide guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act. SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the Tax Act enactment date for companies to complete the accounting under ASC 740. The Company has completed the assessment of the income tax effect of the Tax Act and there were no adjustments recorded to the provisional amounts.

 

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economy Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was signed into law on 27 March 2020. The CARES Act temporarily eliminates the 80% taxable income limitation (as enacted under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017) for net operating loss (“NOL”) deductions for 2018-2020 tax years and reinstated NOL carrybacks for the 2018-2020 tax years. Moreover, the CARES Act also temporarily increases the business interest deduction limitations from 30% to 50% of adjusted taxable income for the 2019 and 2020 taxable year. Lastly, the Tax Act technical correction classifies qualified improvement property as 15-year recovery period, allowing the bonus depreciation deduction to be claimed for such property retroactively as if it was included in the Tax Act at the time of enactment. The Company does not anticipate a significant tax impact on its financial statements and will continue to examine the impact the CARES Act may have on its business.

 

The Company evaluated the Global Intangible Low Taxed Income (“GILTI”) inclusion on current earnings and profits of greater than 10% owned foreign controlled corporations. The Company has evaluated whether it has additional provision amount resulted by the GILTI inclusion on current earnings and profits of its foreign controlled corporations. The law also provides that corporate taxpayers may benefit from a 50% reduction in the GILTI inclusion, which effectively reduces the 21% U.S. corporate tax rate on the foreign income to an effective rate of 10.5%. The GILTI inclusion further provides for a foreign tax credit in connection with the foreign taxes paid. In 2019, the Company recorded a GILTI inclusion of $152,829. The Company has elected to treat the financial statement impact of GILTI as current period expenses.

 

The reverse merger was completed on December 31, 2018 and the tax losses of the US subsidiary was not in the scope as of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2019, net operating loss carried forward which was available to offset future taxable income for the Company in the United States was $99,817. There was a full valuation allowance applied against these loss carry forward as management determined it was not more likely than not that these net operating losses would be utilized in the foreseeable future.

 

Hong Kong

 

The HK tax reform has introduced two-tiered profits tax rates for corporations. Under the two-tiered profits tax rates regime, the profits tax rate for the first HK$2 million (approximately $257,931) of assessable profits will be lowered to 8.25% (half of the rate specified in Schedule 8 to the Inland Revenue Ordinance) for corporations. Assessable profits above HK$2 million (approximately $257,931) will continue to be subject to the rate of 16.5% for corporations. Because the Company assessed that the HK entity will not earn a profit greater than HK$2 million (approximately $257,931), it is subject to a corporate income tax rate of 8.25%.

 

As of December 31, 2021, the Company’s subsidiary in Hong Kong had net operating loss carry forwards available to offset future taxable income. The net operating losses will be carryforward indefinitely under Hong Kong Profits Tax regulation. There is a full valuation allowance applied against these loss carry forward as management determined it was not more likely than not that these net operating losses would be utilized in the foreseeable future.

 

PRC

 

WFOE and the consolidated VIE established in the PRC are subject to the PRC statutory income tax rate of 25%, according to the PRC Enterprise Income Tax law.

 

In accordance with the relevant tax laws and regulations of the PRC, a company registered in the PRC is subject to income taxes within the PRC at the applicable tax rate on taxable income. All the PRC subsidiaries were subject to income tax at a rate of 25% for the year ended December 31, 2021. According to PRC tax regulations, the PRC net operating loss can generally carry forward for no longer than five years starting from the year subsequent to the year in which the loss was incurred.

 

Taiwan

 

The Company’s loss before income taxes is primarily derived from the operations in Taiwan and income tax expense is primarily incurred in Taiwan.

 

As a result of amendments to the “Taiwan Income Tax Act” enacted by the Office of the President of Taiwan on February 7, 2018, the statutory income tax rate increased from 17% to 20% and the undistributed earnings tax, or a surtax, decreased from 10% to 5% effective from January 1, 2018. As a result, the statutory income tax rate in Taiwan was 20% for the years ended August 31, 2021 and 2020. An additional surtax, of which rate was reduced from 10% to 5% being applied to the Company starting from September 1, 2018, is assessed on undistributed income for the entities in Taiwan, but only to the extent such income is not distributed or set aside as a legal reserve before the end of the following year. The 5% surtax is recorded in the period the income is earned, and the reduction in the surtax liability is recognized in the period the distribution to stockholders or the setting aside of legal reserve is finalized in the following year.

 

The components of the income tax (benefit) expense are:

     

 

 
  

Three months ended

March 31,

 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
   $   $ 
Current        
Deferred        
Total income tax expense        

 

The reconciliation of income taxes expenses computed at the Taiwan statutory tax rate (2022: at PRC statutory rate) applicable to income tax expense is as follows:

        
  

Three months ended

March 31,

 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Taiwan (2021-PRC) income tax statutory rate   20.00%    20.00% 
Tax effect of non-deductible expenses   (3.15%)   (1.54%)
Tax effect of stock-based compensation   (4.41%)   (10.29%)
Tax effect of non-taxable income        
Impact of different tax rates in other jurisdictions   (0.15%)   (0.05%)
Others        
Changes in valuation allowance   (12.29%)   (8.11%)
Effective tax rate        

 

3) Deferred tax assets (liabilities), net

 

The tax effects of temporary differences representing deferred income tax assets and liabilities result principally from the following:

        
  

March 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2023

 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Deferred tax assets          
Tax loss carried forward       23,391 
Allowance for doubtful receivables        
Total deferred tax assets       23,391 
Reversal of deferred tax assets       (23,391)
Valuation allowance        
Total deferred tax assets, net        

 

    

March 31,

2024

    

December 31,

2023

 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Deferred tax liabilities          
Property and equipment, difference in depreciation        
           
Deferred tax liabilities, net        

 

The valuation allowance as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2022 was primarily provided for the deferred income tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will expire before the Company is able to realize its benefits, or that the future deductibility is uncertain. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible or utilizable. Management considers projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. The movement for the valuation allowance is as following.

        
  

March 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2023

 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Balance at beginning of the period or year, as applicable   95,844    95,844 
Additions of valuation allowance        
Reductions of valuation allowance        
Balance at the end of the period or year, as applicable   95,844    95,844 

 

PRC Withholding Tax on Dividends

 

The current PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law imposes a 10% withholding income tax for dividends distributed by foreign-invested enterprises to their immediate holding companies outside the PRC. A lower withholding tax rate will be applied if there is a tax treaty arrangement between the PRC and the jurisdiction of the foreign holding company. Distributions to holding companies in Hong Kong that satisfy certain requirements specified by PRC tax authorities, for example, will be subject to a 5% withholding tax rate.

 

As of December 31, 2021, the Company had not recorded any withholding tax on the retained earnings of its foreign-invested enterprises in the PRC, since the Company intended to reinvest its earnings to potentially continue its business in mainland China, namely the manufacturing of the RASs through GZ GST, and its foreign-invested enterprises do not intend to declare dividends to their immediate foreign holding companies.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company had not recorded any withholding tax on the retained earnings of its foreign-invested enterprises in the PRC, and the Company decided not to reinvest its earnings since it is not continuing its business in mainland China, and its foreign-invested enterprises do not intend to declare dividends to their immediate foreign holding companies.

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS

Note 14      RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS

 

Due to related parties

 

The balance due to related parties was as following:

        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
    $    $ 
Mountain Share Transfer, LLC (1)   39,341    39,341 

 

Sales

 

The balance of sales with a related party was as following:

 

   Related Party Categories  March 31,
2024
   March 31,
2023
 
      (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
       $    $ 
Grand Smooth Corporation Limited (2)  Same director       5,352 
Total          5,352 

 

The sales prices and payment terms to related parties were not significantly different from those of sales to third parties. For other related party transactions, price and terms were determined in accordance with mutual agreements.

 

Note:

  

(1) Mountain Share Transfer, LLC is company 100% controlled by Erik S. Nelson, a stockholder of the Company. The balances represented the amount paid on behalf of the Company for its daily operation purpose.

 

(2) Grand Smooth Corporation Limited's chairman is Mr. Yin-Chieh Cheng ("Mr. Cheng") same with Company. Grand Smooth Corporation Limited will purchase goods from Company and re-sell it. All the terms were not significantly different from those of sales to third parties.

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
COMMON STOCK
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
COMMON STOCK

Note 15     COMMON STOCK

 

The Company’s authorized number of common stock is 200,000,000 shares with par value of $0.001 each. On August 11, 2022, the Company effected a 2:3 reverse stock split for each share of common stock issued and outstanding. As a result of reverse stock split, the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding decreased from 10,707,150 shares to 7,138,587 shares. All shares and associated amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the stock split on August 11, 2022. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, issued common stock were 12,956,987 shares and 11,156,987, respectively.

 

On August 11, 2022, the Company’s common stock commenced trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “NCRA” on a post-reverse stock split basis. During the public offering, 1,880,000 common stocks, at par value $0.001 each, were issued at the offering price $3.5 each. The Company received total gross proceeds of $6.58 million from the public offering and after deducting the underwriting commissions, discounts and offering expenses, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $5.3 million.

 

All number of shares, share amounts and per share data presented in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes have been retroactively restated to reflect the reverse merger transaction and subsequent issuance of shares stated above, except for authorized shares of common stock, which were not affected.

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Note 16    SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

 

On December 27, 2018, Nocera granted Mr. Yin-Chieh Cheng quarterly option awards of 250,000 Series A warrants for 20 quarters (i.e., 5 years) for a total of 5,000,000 Series A warrants with an exercise price of $0.50 per share, subject to continued employment for services as Chairman of the Board of Directors (“Board”) and a Director.

 

On June 1, 2020, Nocera granted Mr. Shun-Chih Chuang and Mr. Hsien-Wen Yu 50,000 Class A warrants and 60,000 Class A warrants separately, each with an exercise price of $0.50 per share, for serving as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively. The Company also granted 2 employees 50,000 Class A warrants with an exercise price of $0.50 per share. The Class A warrants consist of the right to purchase one share of Company common stock for $0.50 per share from the date of issuance until April 23, 2026.

 

On June 1, 2020, Nocera granted Mr. Michael A. Littman 50,000 Class A warrants with an exercise price of $0.50 per share and 50,000 Class B warrants with exercise price of $1.00 per share. Mr. Littman exercised 50,000 Class A warrants and 50,000 Class B warrants on August 11, 2021. The Class A warrants consist of the right to purchase one share of Company common stock for $0.50 per share from the date of issuance until April 23, 2026. The Class B warrants consist of the right to purchase one share of common stock for $1.00 per share separately from the date of issuance until April 23, 2026.

 

On December 1, 2021, Nocera granted Mr. Shun-Chih Chuang and Mr. Hsien-Wen Yu 75,000 Class A warrants and 60,000 Class A warrants separately, each with an exercise price of $0.50 per share, for serving as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively. The Company also granted 2 employees 70,000 Class A warrant with an exercise price of $0.50 per share. The Class A warrants consist of the right to purchase one share of Company common stock for $0.50 per share from the date of issuance until April 23, 2026.

 

On December 31, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate of 505,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Shun-Chih Chuang and a total of five consultants in consideration for services rendered.

 

On August 11, 2022, the Company effected a 2:3 reverse stock split for each share of common stock issued and outstanding. The result of reverse stock split over the common stock issuable upon exercise of the following outstanding securities as of September 30, 2022 is listed below: 

Schedule of before and after reverse stock split        
  

Before Reverse

Stock Split

  

After Reverse

Stock Split

 
Series A Warrant   4,000,000    2,666,667 
Class A Warrants   1,015,000    676,667 
Class B Warrants   650,000    433,334 
Class C Warrants   940,000    626,667 
Class D Warrants   940,000    626,667 
2018 Stock Option and Award Incentive Plan   10,000,000    6,666,667 
Total reverse stock split   17,545,000    11,696,669 

 

On December 22, 2022, the Company issued 150,000 and 75,000 shares of common stock to Chen-Chun Chung and TraDigital respectively in consideration for services rendered.

 

On March 22, 2023, the Company issued 450,000 shares of common stock to Hanover International, Inc. respectively in consideration for services rendered.

 

On July 31, 2023, Nocera granted Mr. Andy Chin-An Jin 240,000 restricted shares of common stock, of which vests at the end of every three month period after July 31, 2023 in equal installments over the period of one year, subject to the employment for services as Chief Executive Officer. On December 5, 2023, the Company issued 60,000 shares of our common stock to our Chief Executive Officer, Andy Chin-An Jin.

 

On October 11, 2023, the Company issued 20,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Nick Chang in consideration of service rendered as a consultant for three years.

 

 

The estimated fair value of share-based compensation for employees is recognized as a charge against income on a ratable basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the award. The fair value of stock option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model under the following assumptions:

Schedule of assumptions of option pricing        
   March 31,
2024
   March 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
         
Dividend yield   N/A    N/A 
Risk-free interest rate   1.16%    1.16% 
Expected term (in years)   4.31    4.31 
Volatility   48.15%    48.15% 

 

The Company estimated the grant date fair value of time-based stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option valuation model, which requires assumptions involving an estimate of the fair value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant, the expected term of the options, volatility, discount rate and dividend yield. The Company calculated expected option terms based on the “simplified” method for “plain vanilla” options due to the limited exercise information. The “simplified method” calculates the expected term as the average of the vesting term and the original contractual term of the options. The Company calculated volatility using the average adjusted volatility of quick companies feature of Capital IQ for a period of time reflective of the expected option term, while the discount rate was estimated using the interest rate for a treasury note with the same contractual term as the options granted. Dividend yield is estimated at our current dividend rate, which adjusts for any known future changes in the rate.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and year ended December 31, 2023, $103,155 and $163,621 share-based compensation expenses was recognized into additional paid-in capital of the Company, respectively.

 

As of March 31, 2024, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation awards was $0. This amount is expected to be recognized as stock-based compensation expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income over the remaining vesting period.

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
PREFERRED STOCK
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
PREFERRED STOCK

Note 17     PREFERRED STOCK

 

In August 2021, the Company issued 80,000 preferred shares, par value $0.001 per share, at an issue price of $2.50 per share to certain investors credited as fully paid. The preferred shares are non-voting and non-redeemable. The holder of the preferred shares will have priority over the holders of the common stock of the Company on the assets and funds of the Company available for distribution in a distribution of assets on liquidation, winding up or dissolution of the Company. The holder of the preferred shares shall not have the right to attend or vote at any general meeting of the Company (except a general meeting for winding up of the Company or a resolution is to be proposed which if passed would vary or abrogate the rights or privileges of such holder).

 

On August 11, 2022, the Company effected a 2:3 reverse stock split for each share of common stock issued and outstanding. As a result of reverse stock split, the shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock decreased from 80,000 shares to 53,334 shares.

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
LOSS PER SHARE
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
(Loss) Income per share  
LOSS PER SHARE

Note 18      LOSS PER SHARE

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per common share for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Schedule of loss per share        
  

For three months ended

March 31,

 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
    $    $ 
Numerator:          
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company   (486,420)   (987,648)
           
Denominator:          
Weighted-average shares outstanding          
– Basic   11,956,987    9,293,587 
– Diluted   11,956,987    9,293,587 
           
(Loss) income per share:          
– Basic    (0.0407)   (0.1063)
– Diluted    (0.0407)   (0.1063)

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
SUBSEQUENT EVENT

Note 19      SUBSEQUENT EVENT

 

On April 14, 2024, Gui Zhou Grand Smooth Technology Ltd. (“GZ GST”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nocera, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into that certain Equity Purchase Agreement dated as of April 14, 2024 (the “Equity Purchase Agreement”), with Hangzhou SY Culture Media Co. Ltd. (“SY Culture”), pursuant to which GZ GST acquired all of the issued and outstanding equity securities of SY Culture from the stockholders of SY Culture (the “SY Culture Acquisition”) in exchange for the issuance of 600,000 unregistered shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”).

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair presentation of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2024, its consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024, cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and change in equity for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as applicable, have been made. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023 or any future periods.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of accounts receivable. The Company conducts credit evaluations of its customers and suppliers, and generally does not require collateral or other security from them. The Company evaluates its collection experience and long outstanding balances to determine the need for an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company conducts periodic reviews of the financial condition and payment practices of its customers to minimize collection risk on accounts receivable.

 

There were four customers who represent 95% of the Company’s total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2023. There were five customers who represent 93% of the Company’s total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

 

The following table sets forth a summary of single customers who represent 10% or more of the Company’s total accounts receivable, net:

          
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
Percentage of the Company’s accounts receivable          
Customer A   59.13%    60.11% 
Customer B   10.96%    21.99% 
Customer C   29.41%     
Customer D       16.10% 
    99.50%    98.19% 

 

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.”

 

The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, the Company applies the following steps:

 

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

 

The Company recognizes revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies performance obligations by transferring promised goods or services to its customers. Revenue is measured at the transaction price which is based on the amount of consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring the promised goods or services to its customers. Contracts with customers are comprised of invoices and written contracts.

 

The Company does not have arrangements for returns from customers. The Company has no sales incentive programs.

 

The Company provides goods, maintenance service warranties for the goods sold with a period varying from 18 months to 72 months, a majority of which are 18 months, and exclusive sales agency license to its customers. For performance obligation related to providing products, the Company expects to recognize the revenue according to the delivery of products. For performance obligation related to maintenance service warranties, the Company expects to recognize the revenue on a ratable basis using a time-based output method. The performance obligations are typically satisfied as services are rendered on a straight-line basis over the contract term, which is generally for 18 months as a majority of the maintenance service warranties periods provided are 18 months. For performance obligation related to exclusive agency licenses, the Company recognizes the revenue ratably upon the satisfaction over the estimated economic life of the license.

 

The Company does not have amounts of contract assets since revenue is recognized as control of goods is transferred. The contract liabilities consist of advance payments from customers and deferred revenue. Advance payments from customers are expected to be recognized as revenue within 12 months. Deferred revenue is expected to be recognized as revenue within 12 months.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

The FASB issued several updates during the period, none of these standards are either applicable to the Company or require adoption at a future date and none are expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of concentrations of credit risk
          
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
Percentage of the Company’s accounts receivable          
Customer A   59.13%    60.11% 
Customer B   10.96%    21.99% 
Customer C   29.41%     
Customer D       16.10% 
    99.50%    98.19% 
v3.24.1.1.u2
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Credit Loss [Abstract]  
Schedule of accounts receivable
        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Accounts receivable   172,310    173,395 
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts        
Total   172,310    173,395 
v3.24.1.1.u2
INVENTORIES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of inventories
        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Raw materials   86,445    88,432 
Work in process        
Total   86,445    88,432 
v3.24.1.1.u2
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS, NET (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of prepaid expenses and other assets
        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Other receivables from third party   506,257    10,365 
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net   506,257    10,365 
v3.24.1.1.u2
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of property and equipment
        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Equipment   928,602    905,430 
Land   877,870    877,870 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   (268,780)   (235,499)
Property and equipment, net   1,537,692    1,547,801 
v3.24.1.1.u2
FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
Financial assets mandatorily measured at fair value through profit or loss  $   $ 
           
Funds   211,106    208,697 
Total   211,106    208,697 
           
Non-Current   211,106    208,697 
Total   211,106    208,697 
v3.24.1.1.u2
GOODWILL (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of goodwill
        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Goodwill - Meixin   3,905,735    3,905,735 
Goodwill - Xinca   1,351,703     
Less: Accumulated amortization   (2,250,553)   (2,250,553
Goodwill, net   3,006,885    1,655,182 
Schedule of customer relations
        
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Balance b/f   135,325    135,325 
Acquisitions        
Translation/ Adjustments        
Less: Accumulated amortization   (25,272)   (21,196)
Less: Impairment        
Customer relations, net   110,053    114,129 
v3.24.1.1.u2
OTHER BORROWINGS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of other loans
        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
    (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
           
Secured loan from Chailease Finance Co., Ltd wholly repayable within 1 year  $426,322   $487,800 
Total secured loan wholly repayable within 1 year   426,322    487,800 
           
Secured loan from Chailease Finance Co., Ltd wholly repayable more than 1 year        
Total  $426,322   $487,800 
v3.24.1.1.u2
WARRANTS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Warrants  
Schedule of assumptions used
        
Appraisal Date (Inception Date) 

C Warrant
August 10,

2021

  

D Warrant
August 10,

2021

 
(Unaudited)          
   $   $ 
Market price per share (USD/share)   1.47    0.66 
Exercise price (USD/price)   2.50    5.00 
Risk free rate   0.14%    0.14% 
Dividend yield   0.00%    0.00% 
Expected term/ Contractual life (years)   1.39    1.39 
Expected volatility   56.36%    56.36% 

 

Appraisal Date (Inception Date)  C Warrant
September 27,
2021
   D Warrant
September 27,
2021
 
(Unaudited)          
   $   $ 
Market price per share (USD/share)   1.71    0.73 
Exercise price (USD/price)   2.50    5.00 
Risk free rate   0.15%    0.15% 
Dividend yield   0.00%    0.00% 
Expected term/ Contractual life (years)   1.26    1.26 
Expected volatility   52.93%    52.93% 
Schedule of warranty liability activity
        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Balance at the beginning of period   1,179,768    1,179,768 
Warrants issued to investors        
Warrants redeemed        
Fair value change of warrants included in earnings        
Total   1,179,768    1,179,768 
Schedule of warrant activity
            
  

Number of

Warrants

  

Average

Exercise Price

  

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term in

Years

 
             
Outstanding at January 1, 2024   2,255,146    2.14    3.65 
Exercisable at January 1, 2024   2,255,146    2.14    3.65 
Granted            
Exercised / surrendered            
Expired            
Outstanding at March 31, 2024   2,255,146    2.14    3.65 
Exercisable at March 31, 2024   2,255,146    2.14    3.65 

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
LEASES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Leases  
Schedule of components of lease expenses
           
   Statement of Income Location  Three months ended
March 31, 2024
   Three months ended
March 31, 2023
 
      (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
      $   $ 
Lease Costs             
Operating lease expense  General and administrative expenses   18,791    9,886 
Total net lease costs      18,791    9,886 
v3.24.1.1.u2
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Schedule of other payables
           
    March 31,
2024
    December 31,
2023
 
    (Unaudited)     (Audited)  
    $     $  
VAT payable            
Salary payable     823       842  
Others     32,735       33,251  
Total     33,558       34,093  
v3.24.1.1.u2
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of income tax components
     

 

 
  

Three months ended

March 31,

 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
   $   $ 
Current        
Deferred        
Total income tax expense        
Schedule of reconciliation of income tax expense
        
  

Three months ended

March 31,

 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Taiwan (2021-PRC) income tax statutory rate   20.00%    20.00% 
Tax effect of non-deductible expenses   (3.15%)   (1.54%)
Tax effect of stock-based compensation   (4.41%)   (10.29%)
Tax effect of non-taxable income        
Impact of different tax rates in other jurisdictions   (0.15%)   (0.05%)
Others        
Changes in valuation allowance   (12.29%)   (8.11%)
Effective tax rate        
Schedule of deferred income taxes
        
  

March 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2023

 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Deferred tax assets          
Tax loss carried forward       23,391 
Allowance for doubtful receivables        
Total deferred tax assets       23,391 
Reversal of deferred tax assets       (23,391)
Valuation allowance        
Total deferred tax assets, net        

 

    

March 31,

2024

    

December 31,

2023

 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Deferred tax liabilities          
Property and equipment, difference in depreciation        
           
Deferred tax liabilities, net        
Schedule of movement in valuation allowance
        
  

March 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2023

 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
   $   $ 
Balance at beginning of the period or year, as applicable   95,844    95,844 
Additions of valuation allowance        
Reductions of valuation allowance        
Balance at the end of the period or year, as applicable   95,844    95,844 
v3.24.1.1.u2
RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Schedule of related party transactions
        
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
    $    $ 
Mountain Share Transfer, LLC (1)   39,341    39,341 

 

Sales

 

The balance of sales with a related party was as following:

 

   Related Party Categories  March 31,
2024
   March 31,
2023
 
      (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
       $    $ 
Grand Smooth Corporation Limited (2)  Same director       5,352 
Total          5,352 

 

The sales prices and payment terms to related parties were not significantly different from those of sales to third parties. For other related party transactions, price and terms were determined in accordance with mutual agreements.

 

Note:

  

(1) Mountain Share Transfer, LLC is company 100% controlled by Erik S. Nelson, a stockholder of the Company. The balances represented the amount paid on behalf of the Company for its daily operation purpose.

 

(2) Grand Smooth Corporation Limited's chairman is Mr. Yin-Chieh Cheng ("Mr. Cheng") same with Company. Grand Smooth Corporation Limited will purchase goods from Company and re-sell it. All the terms were not significantly different from those of sales to third parties.
v3.24.1.1.u2
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of before and after reverse stock split
Schedule of before and after reverse stock split        
  

Before Reverse

Stock Split

  

After Reverse

Stock Split

 
Series A Warrant   4,000,000    2,666,667 
Class A Warrants   1,015,000    676,667 
Class B Warrants   650,000    433,334 
Class C Warrants   940,000    626,667 
Class D Warrants   940,000    626,667 
2018 Stock Option and Award Incentive Plan   10,000,000    6,666,667 
Total reverse stock split   17,545,000    11,696,669 
Schedule of assumptions of option pricing
Schedule of assumptions of option pricing        
   March 31,
2024
   March 31,
2023
 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
         
Dividend yield   N/A    N/A 
Risk-free interest rate   1.16%    1.16% 
Expected term (in years)   4.31    4.31 
Volatility   48.15%    48.15% 
v3.24.1.1.u2
LOSS PER SHARE (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
(Loss) Income per share  
Schedule of loss per share
Schedule of loss per share        
  

For three months ended

March 31,

 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
    $    $ 
Numerator:          
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company   (486,420)   (987,648)
           
Denominator:          
Weighted-average shares outstanding          
– Basic   11,956,987    9,293,587 
– Diluted   11,956,987    9,293,587 
           
(Loss) income per share:          
– Basic    (0.0407)   (0.1063)
– Diluted    (0.0407)   (0.1063)

v3.24.1.1.u2
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATION (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2024
Sep. 07, 2022
Dec. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2022
Meixin [Member]        
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]        
VIE percent interest owned   80.00%    
Payment for VIE controlling interest   $ 4,300,000    
Xinca [Member]        
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]        
Stock issued for acquisition, shares 1,800,000      
VIE percent interest owned 100.00%      
X F C Sale [Member]        
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]        
Purchase cash price       $ 300,000
X F C Sale [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]        
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]        
Stock issued for acquisition, shares     466,667  
v3.24.1.1.u2
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY (Details - Concentrations) - Accounts Receivable [Member] - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Customer A [Member]    
Product Information [Line Items]    
Concentration percentage 59.13% 60.11%
Customer B [Member]    
Product Information [Line Items]    
Concentration percentage 10.96% 21.99%
Customer C [Member]    
Product Information [Line Items]    
Concentration percentage 29.41% 0.00%
Customer D [Member]    
Product Information [Line Items]    
Concentration percentage 0.00% 16.10%
All Customers [Member]    
Product Information [Line Items]    
Concentration percentage 99.50% 98.19%
v3.24.1.1.u2
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY (Details Narrative) - Revenue Benchmark [Member] - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Four Customers [Member]    
Product Information [Line Items]    
Concentration risk   95.00%
Five Customers [Member]    
Product Information [Line Items]    
Concentration risk 93.00%  
v3.24.1.1.u2
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Credit Loss [Abstract]    
Accounts receivable $ 172,310 $ 173,395
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts 0 0
Total $ 172,310 $ 173,395
v3.24.1.1.u2
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Credit Loss [Abstract]    
Provision for doubtful accounts $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.1.1.u2
INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Raw materials $ 86,445 $ 88,432
Work in process 0 0
Total $ 86,445 $ 88,432
v3.24.1.1.u2
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS, NET (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Other receivables from third party $ 506,257 $ 10,365
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net $ 506,257 $ 10,365
v3.24.1.1.u2
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Land $ 877,870 $ 877,870
Less: Accumulated depreciation (268,780) (235,499)
Property and equipment, net 1,537,692 1,547,801
Equipment [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 928,602 $ 905,430
v3.24.1.1.u2
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]    
Depreciation $ 22,559 $ 44,728
v3.24.1.1.u2
FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financial assets mandatorily measured at fair value through profit or loss    
Funds $ 211,106 $ 208,697
Total 211,106 208,697
Non-Current 211,106 208,697
Total $ 211,106 $ 208,697
v3.24.1.1.u2
FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (Details Narrative)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Financial Assets $ 2,409
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss $ 0
v3.24.1.1.u2
GOODWILL (Details - Goodwill) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill $ 3,006,885 $ 1,655,182
Less: Accumulated amortization (2,250,553) (2,250,553)
Meixin [Member]    
Goodwill 3,905,735 3,905,735
Xinca [Member]    
Goodwill $ 1,351,703 $ 0
v3.24.1.1.u2
GOODWILL (Details - Customer Relations) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Balance b/f $ 135,325 $ 135,325
Acquisitions 0 0
Translation/ Adjustments 0 0
Less: Accumulated amortization (25,272) (21,196)
Less: Impairment 0 0
Customer relations, net $ 110,053 $ 114,129
v3.24.1.1.u2
OTHER BORROWINGS (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]    
Long-term secured other borrowing, current $ 426,322 $ 487,800
Long-term secured other borrowing, noncurrent 426,322 487,800
Chailease Finance Co [Member]    
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]    
Long-term secured other borrowing, noncurrent 0 0
Chailease Finance Co [Member]    
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]    
Long-term secured other borrowing, current $ 426,322 $ 487,800
v3.24.1.1.u2
OTHER BORROWINGS (Details Narrative)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
TWD ($)
Dec. 19, 2022
TWD ($)
Xizhi Brench [Member]      
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]      
Bank deposit $ 500,000    
Chailease Finance Co [Member]      
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]      
Loan payable $ 651,254 $ 20,000,000  
Interest rate 6.00% 6.00%  
Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity     $ 20,000,000
Line of credit expiration date Dec. 16, 2024    
v3.24.1.1.u2
WARRANTS (Details - Assumptions used)
Sep. 27, 2021
Aug. 10, 2021
C Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Share Price [Member]    
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]    
Assumptions used 1.71 1.47
C Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member]    
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]    
Assumptions used 2.50 2.50
C Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]    
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]    
Assumptions used 0.15% 0.14%
C Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate [Member]    
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]    
Assumptions used 0.00% 0.00%
C Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member]    
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]    
Assumptions used 1.26 1.39
C Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]    
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]    
Assumptions used 52.93% 56.36%
D Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Share Price [Member]    
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]    
Assumptions used 0.73 0.66
D Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member]    
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]    
Assumptions used 5.00 5.00
D Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]    
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]    
Assumptions used 0.15% 0.14%
D Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate [Member]    
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]    
Assumptions used 0.00% 0.00%
D Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member]    
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]    
Assumptions used 1.26 1.39
D Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]    
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]    
Assumptions used 52.93% 56.36%
v3.24.1.1.u2
WARRANTS (Details - Warrant Liability) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Warrants    
Balance at the beginning of period $ 1,179,768 $ 1,179,768
Warrants issued to investors 0 0
Warrants redeemed 0 0
Fair value change of warrants included in earnings 0 0
Total $ 1,179,768 $ 1,179,768
v3.24.1.1.u2
WARRANTS (Details - Warrant Activity) - Warrant [Member]
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of warrants outstanding, Beginning balance | shares 2,255,146
Average exercise price, outstanding beginning | $ / shares $ 2.14
Weighted average remaining contractural term, warrants outstanding 3 years 7 months 24 days
Number of warrants, exercisable | shares 2,255,146
Average exercise price, warrants exercisable, price per share | $ / shares $ 2.14
Weighted average remaining contractural term, warrants exercisable 3 years 7 months 24 days
Number of warrants, granted | shares 0
Average exercise price, warrants granted, price per share | $ / shares $ 0
Number of warrants, exercised / surrendered | shares 0
Average exercise price, warrants exercised / surrendered, price per share | $ / shares $ 0
Number of warrants, expired | shares 0
Average exercise price, warrants expired, price per share | $ / shares $ 0
Number of warrants, outstanding, ending balance | shares 2,255,146
Average exercise price, outstanding ending | $ / shares $ 2.14
Number of warrants, exercisable | shares 2,255,146
Average exercise price, warrants exercisable, price per share | $ / shares $ 2.14
v3.24.1.1.u2
WARRANTS (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended
Sep. 23, 2022
Aug. 11, 2022
Sep. 23, 2022
Aug. 10, 2022
Sep. 27, 2021
Apr. 01, 2021
Reverse stock split   2:3 reverse stock split        
Underwriters [Member]            
Options granted, shares 282,000          
Options exercised, shares 282,000   282,000      
Proceeds from warrant exercises     $ 2,820      
Public Offering [Member]            
Common stock issued   1,880,000        
Proceeds from issuance of stock   $ 6,580,000        
Proceeds from issuance of stock   $ 5,300,000        
Class C Warrant [Member]            
Warrants issued, shares         80,000 80,000
Class D Warrant [Member]            
Warrants issued, shares         80,000 80,000
Class C Warrants [Member]            
Warrants outstanding   53,334   80,000    
Warrants outstanding, price per share   $ 3.75        
Class D Warrants [Member]            
Warrants outstanding   53,334   80,000    
Warrants outstanding, price per share   $ 7.50        
v3.24.1.1.u2
LEASES (Details - Lease costs) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Leases    
Operating lease expense $ 18,791 $ 9,886
Total net lease costs $ 18,791 $ 9,886
v3.24.1.1.u2
LEASES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases    
Operating leases $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.1.1.u2
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]    
VAT payable $ 0 $ 0
Salary payable 823 842
Others 32,735 33,251
Total $ 33,558 $ 34,093
v3.24.1.1.u2
INCOME TAXES (Details - Income tax expense) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Total income tax expense $ (0) $ (0)
TAIWAN    
Current 0 0
Deferred 0 0
Total income tax expense $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.1.1.u2
INCOME TAXES (Details - Reconciliation of income tax)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Taiwan (2021 - PRC) income tax statutory rate 20.00% 20.00%
Tax effect of non-deductible expenses (3.15%) (1.54%)
Tax effect of stock-based compensation (4.41%) (10.29%)
Tax effect of non-taxable income 0.00% 0.00%
Impact of different tax rates in other jurisdictions (0.15%) (0.05%)
Others 0.00% 0.00%
Changes in valuation allowance (12.29%) (8.11%)
Effective tax rate 0.00% 0.00%
v3.24.1.1.u2
INCOME TAXES (Details - Deferred taxes) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred tax assets    
Tax loss carried forward $ 0 $ 23,391
Allowance for doubtful receivables 0 0
Total deferred tax assets 0 23,391
Reversal of deferred tax assets 0 (23,391)
Valuation allowance 0 0
Total deferred tax assets, net 0 0
Deferred tax liabilities    
Property and equipment, difference in depreciation 0 0
Deferred tax liabilities, net $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.1.1.u2
INCOME TAXES (Details - Valuation Allowance) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Valuation allowance, beginning balance $ 95,844 $ 95,844
Additions to valuation allowance 0 0
Reductions in valuation allowance 0 0
Valuation allowance, ending balance $ 95,844 $ 95,844
v3.24.1.1.u2
INCOME TAXES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2019
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]        
Value added tax rate 16.00%   13.00%  
Global intangible low taxed income $ 152,829      
UNITED STATES        
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]        
Effective income tax rate 21.00%      
Effective income tax rate   10.50%    
Net operating loss carryforwards       $ 99,817
HONG KONG        
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]        
Effective income tax rate 8.25%      
P R C [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]        
Effective income tax rate 25.00%      
v3.24.1.1.u2
RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS (Details - Due to related parties) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Due to related parties $ 27,482 $ 28,484
Due from related parties 0 5,352
Mountain Share Transfer L L C [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Due to related parties [1] 39,341 39,341
Grand Smooth Corporation Limited [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Due from related parties [2] $ 0 $ 5,352
[1] Mountain Share Transfer, LLC is company 100% controlled by Erik S. Nelson, a stockholder of the Company. The balances represented the amount paid on behalf of the Company for its daily operation purpose.
[2] Grand Smooth Corporation Limited's chairman is Mr. Yin-Chieh Cheng ("Mr. Cheng") same with Company. Grand Smooth Corporation Limited will purchase goods from Company and re-sell it. All the terms were not significantly different from those of sales to third parties.
v3.24.1.1.u2
COMMON STOCK (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Aug. 11, 2022
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Common stock, shares authorized   200,000,000 200,000,000
Common stock par value   $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Reverse stock split 2:3 reverse stock split    
Common stock, shares issued   12,956,987 11,156,987
Common stock, shares outstanding   12,956,987 11,156,987
Public Offering [Member]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Common stock issued shares 1,880,000    
Gross proceeds $ 6,580    
Proceeds received $ 5,300    
Common Stock [Member]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Common stock, shares issued 10,707,150    
Common stock, shares outstanding 7,138,587    
Common stock issued shares   1,800,000  
v3.24.1.1.u2
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Details - Shares outstanding)
Aug. 11, 2022
shares
Before Reverse Stock Split [Member] | Series A Warrant [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 4,000,000
Before Reverse Stock Split [Member] | Class A Warrants [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 1,015,000
Before Reverse Stock Split [Member] | Class B Warrants [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 650,000
Before Reverse Stock Split [Member] | Class C Warrants [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 940,000
Before Reverse Stock Split [Member] | Class D Warrants [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 940,000
Before Reverse Stock Split [Member] | Stock Option And Award Incentive Plan 2018 [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 10,000,000
Before Reverse Stock Split [Member] | All Warrants [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 17,545,000
After Reverse Stock Split [Member] | Series A Warrant [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 2,666,667
After Reverse Stock Split [Member] | Class A Warrants [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 676,667
After Reverse Stock Split [Member] | Class B Warrants [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 433,334
After Reverse Stock Split [Member] | Class C Warrants [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 626,667
After Reverse Stock Split [Member] | Class D Warrants [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 626,667
After Reverse Stock Split [Member] | Stock Option And Award Incentive Plan 2018 [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 6,666,667
After Reverse Stock Split [Member] | All Warrants [Member]  
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]  
Total reverse stock split 11,696,669
v3.24.1.1.u2
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Details - assumptions)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]    
Risk-free interest rate 1.16% 1.16%
Expected term (in years) 4 years 3 months 21 days 4 years 3 months 21 days
Volatility 48.15% 48.15%
v3.24.1.1.u2
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 05, 2023
Oct. 11, 2023
Jul. 31, 2023
Mar. 22, 2023
Dec. 22, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 01, 2021
Aug. 11, 2021
Jun. 01, 2020
Dec. 27, 2018
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Share based compensation expenses                     $ 103,155 $ 163,621
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount                     $ 0  
Mr. Yin-Chieh Cheng [Member] | Series A Warrant [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Option award                   250,000    
Warrants granted                   5,000,000    
Exercise price                   $ 0.50    
Mr. Shun-Chih Chuang [Member] | Class A Warrant [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Warrants granted             75,000   50,000      
Exercise price             $ 0.50   $ 0.50      
Mr. Hsien-Wen [Member] | Class A Warrant [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Warrants granted             60,000   60,000      
Exercise price             $ 0.50   $ 0.50      
Two Employees [Member] | Class A Warrant [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Warrants granted             70,000   50,000      
Exercise price             $ 0.50   $ 0.50      
Mr. Michael A. Littman [Member] | Class A Warrant [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Warrants granted                 50,000      
Exercise price                 $ 0.50      
Mr. Michael A. Littman [Member] | Class B Warrant [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Warrants granted                 50,000      
Exercise price                 $ 1.00      
Mr. Littman [Member] | Class A Warrant [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Warrants exercised, shares               50,000        
Mr. Littman [Member] | Class B Warrant [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Warrants exercised, shares               50,000        
Chuang And Five Consultants [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Stock issued for services, shares           505,000            
Chen-Chun Chung [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Stock issued for services, shares         150,000              
TraDigital [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Stock issued for services, shares         75,000              
Hanover International, Inc. [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Stock issued for services, shares       450,000                
Mr. Andy Chin An Jin [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Restricted stock granted, shares     240,000                  
Restricted stock issued, shares 60,000                      
Mr. Nick Chang [Member]                        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Stock issued for services, shares   20,000                    
v3.24.1.1.u2
PREFERRED STOCK (Details Narrative) - $ / shares
Aug. 11, 2022
Aug. 31, 2021
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Sale of stock, price   $ 0.001
Share price   $ 2.50
Reverse stock split 2:3 reverse stock split  
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock, shares issued   80,000
v3.24.1.1.u2
LOSS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Numerator:    
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company $ (486,420) $ (987,648)
Denominator:    
Weighted-average shares outstanding, Basic 11,956,987 9,293,587
Weighted-average shares outstanding, Diluted 11,956,987 9,293,587
(Loss) income per share:    
(Loss) income per share, Basic $ (0.0407) $ (0.1063)
(Loss) income per share, Diluted $ (0.0407) $ (0.1063)

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