Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should
be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking
statements.” All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of
federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to: any projections of earnings, revenue, or other financial items; any
statements regarding the adequacy, availability, and sources of capital, any statements of the plans, strategies, and objectives of management
for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new products, services, or developments; any statements regarding future economic
conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking
statements may include the words “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,”
“believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” or “anticipate,” and other similar
words. In addition to any assumptions and other factors and matters referred to specifically in connection with such forward-looking statements,
factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements include
those factors set forth in the “Risk Factors” section included in our registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-274667),
which was initially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on September 25, 2023, as amended,
and declared effective by the SEC on May 13, 2024.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected
in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed. Our future financial
condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties,
such as those disclosed in this Quarterly Report. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement,
except as required by law.
The information included in this Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements and the notes included in this Quarterly Report, and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes and
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our registration statement on
Form S-1 (File No. 333-274667).
Results of Operations
The following table outlines our unaudited condensed
consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2024
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2023
Nine Months
Ended
March 31,
2024
Nine Months
Ended
March 31,
2023
US$
US$
US$
US$
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Revenue
38,439,935
30,133,445
121,689,863
86,961,574
Costs of sales
35,115,736
23,855,350
105,461,383
67,959,387
Gross profit
3,324,199
6,278,095
16,228,480
19,002,187
Operating costs and expenses:
General and administrative
3,269,493
3,051,137
8,097,196
6,974,146
Total operating costs and expenses
3,269,493
3,051,137
8,097,196
6,974,146
Income from operations
54,706
3,226,958
8,131,284
12,028,041
Other (income) expenses:
Other income
(914,419 )
(293,016 )
(1,902,813 )
(954,447 )
Finance costs
11,041
15,650
37,779
45,885
Total other (income) expenses
(903,378 )
(277,366 )
(1,865,034 )
(908,562 )
Income before provision for income taxes
958,084
3,504,324
9,996,318
12,936,603
Current income tax expense
200,612
1,335,189
2,079,038
3,495,908
Deferred income tax expense
75,252
(9,972 )
735,459
480,002
Total income tax expenses
275,864
1,325,217
2,814,497
3,975,910
Net income
682,220
2,179,107
7,181,821
8,960,693
Total comprehensive income
682,220
2,179,107
7,181,821
8,960,693
Basic & diluted net earnings per share
0.02
0.05
0.18
0.22
Weighted average number of shares of common stock-basic and diluted
40,000,000
40,000,000
40,000,000
40,000,000
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Revenue, costs of sales, and gross profit
margin
The following table sets forth our revenue for
the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2024
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2023
Nine Months
Ended
March 31,
2024
Nine Months
Ended
March 31,
2023
US$
US$
US$
US$
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Revenue
38,439,935
30,133,445
121,689,863
86,961,574
Costs of sales
35,115,736
23,855,350
105,461,383
67,959,387
Gross profit
3,324,199
6,278,095
16,228,480
19,002,187
Gross profit margin %
8.6 %
20.8 %
13.3 %
21.9 %
The following table outlines the compositions
of our revenue streams:
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2024
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2023
Nine Months
Ended
March 31,
2024
Nine Months
Ended
March 31,
2023
US$
US$
US$
US$
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Transportation services
25,024,889
21,166,120
84,664,603
61,998,726
Warehousing services
13,372,014
8,885,368
36,606,859
24,531,240
Other services
43,032
81,957
418,401
431,608
Total
38,439,935
30,133,445
121,689,863
86,961,574
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and
2023
Our revenue increased by $8.3 million, or 27.6%, to $38.4 million
during the three months ended March 31, 2024, from $30.1 million for the same period in 2023. The increase was due to the effect
of following factors:
1)
Revenue from our transportation services increased by $3.9 million, or 18.2%, due to the rapid expansion of our business in 2023, as we expanded our warehouse operational capacities in California and New Jersey.
2) Revenue from our warehousing services increased by $4.5 million,
or 50.5%. As an integrated part of our one-stop warehousing and logistics services, our warehousing services also increased as a result
of the growth in our transportation services.
3)
Revenue from other services decreased by $0.04 million. Other revenue mainly consisted of revenue from our customs brokerage services.
Our costs of sales mainly represented the costs
incurred for the use of third-party direct freight service carriers, such as FedEx and UPS, warehouse rental expenses, costs of labor,
and trucking expenses. Costs of sales increased by $11.3 million, or 47.2%, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared
with the same period in 2023. The increase was in line with the increase of our revenue.
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Nine Months Ended March 31, 2024 and
2023
Our revenue increased by $34.7 million, or
39.9%, to $121.7 million during the nine months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $87.0 million for the same period in 2023.
The increase was due to the following factors:
1) Revenue from our transportation services increased by $22.7 million,
or 36.6%, due to the rapid expansion of our business in 2023, as we expanded our warehouse operational capacities in California and New
Jersey.
2) Revenue from our warehousing services increased by $12.1 million,
or 49.2%. As an integrated part of our one-stop warehousing and logistics services, our warehousing services also increased as a result
of the growth in our transportation services.
3) Revenue from other services decreased by $0.01 million.
Other revenue mainly consisted of revenue from our customs brokerage services.
Our costs of sales mainly represented the costs
incurred for the use of third-party direct freight service carriers, such as FedEx and UPS, warehouse rental expenses, costs of labor,
and trucking expenses. Costs of sales increased by $37.5 million, or 55.2%, during the nine months ended March 31, 2024, compared
with the same period in 2023. The increase was in line with the significant increase of our revenue.
The following table sets forth a breakdown of
our costs of sales for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2024
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2023
Nine Months
Ended
March 31,
2024
Nine Months
Ended
March 31,
2023
US$
US$
US$
US$
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Amortization
8,829
8,229
26,488
151,501
Depreciation
436,084
236,601
1,222,550
641,222
Rental expenses
7,633,143
3,794,044
20,837,098
9,922,594
Freight expenses
19,872,642
16,908,762
62,766,326
48,369,492
Port handling and customs fees
51,347
762
370,438
99,461
Salary and benefits
2,095,115
809,754
5,556,288
2,332,045
Temporary labor expenses
3,118,921
1,619,054
9,399,535
5,370,568
Warehouse expenses
1,767,328
265,570
4,235,306
633,086
Utilities
102,494
102,924
362,468
303,594
Other expenses
29,833
109,650
684,886
135,824
Total
35,115,736
23,855,350
105,461,383
67,959,387
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and
2023
Our freight expenses, rental expenses (primarily warehouse operating
lease expenses), temporary labor expenses, and salary and benefits increased significantly by $3.0 million, $3.8 million, $1.5 million,
and $1.3 million, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. The increases
in these expenses were all due to the growth of our revenue in transportation services and warehouse services.
Our overall gross profit margin decreased from 20.8% for the three
months ended March 31, 2023 to 8.6% for the same period in 2024, primarily due to our expansion into the Fontana, California warehouse
and the temporary disruption of operations in California as inventory was relocated to a new facility. Although the profit margins of
our transportation services (e.g. FedEx, ocean freight, and truck deliveries) for the three months ended March 31, 2024, remained stable
or slightly higher compared to the previous year, the profit margins for our warehousing services experienced a decrease during the same
period. This decline is attributable to increases in the rental expenses, salary and benefits, temporary labor expenses, and warehouse
expenses of approximately 101%, 159%, 93%, and 565%, respectively, despite a relatively modest increase in warehousing services revenue
of approximately 50.5%.
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Nine Months Ended March 31, 2024 and
2023
Our freight expenses, rental expenses (primarily warehouse operating
lease expenses), temporary labor expenses, and salary and benefits increased significantly by $14.4 million, $10.9 million, $4 million,
and $3.2 million, respectively, during the nine months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The increases in
these expenses were all due to the growth of our revenue in transportation services and warehouse services.
Our overall gross profit margin decreased from
21.9% for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 to 13.3% for the same period in 2024, primarily due to our expansion into the Fontana,
California warehouse and the temporary disruption of operations in California, as inventory was relocated to a new facility. Although
the profit margins of our transportation services (e.g. FedEx, ocean freight, and truck deliveries) for the nine months ended March 31,
2024, remained stable or slightly higher compared to the previous year, the profit margins for our warehousing services experienced a
significant decrease during the same period. This decline is attributable to increases in the rental expenses, salary and benefits, temporary
labor expenses, and warehouse expenses of approximately 110%, 138%, 75%, and 569%, respectively, despite a relatively modest increase
in warehousing services revenue of approximately 49.2%.
Operating expenses
Our operating expenses consist primarily of general
and administrative expenses. The following table sets forth a breakdown of our general and administrative expenses for the three and nine
months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2024
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2023
Nine Months
Ended
March 31,
2024
Nine Months
Ended
March 31,
2023
US$
US$
US$
US$
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Bank charges
2,347
1,390
51,890
12,306
Depreciation
89,083
54,211
221,889
147,477
Office expenses
470,490
240,431
1,846,669
808,027
Professional fees
103,849
118,376
217,412
278,867
Rental expenses
1,056,224
1,052,826
1,258,030
1,506,997
Repairs and maintenance
383,941
170,916
816,717
359,766
Salary and benefits
950,441
1,296,570
3,190,431
3,530,958
Sundries
121,136
9,181
157,596
44,480
Tax and licenses
21,216
45,443
123,084
78,366
Vehicle expenses
47,209
55,130
145,697
160,122
Other expenses
21,821
6,663
90,608
46,780
Credit loss expenses
1,736
—
(22,827 )
—
Total
3,269,493
3,051,137
8,097,196
6,974,146
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and
2023
Our general and administrative expenses increased by $0.2 million,
from $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, to $3.3 million for the same period in 2024, representing an increase
of 7%. The increase was due to increased administrative activities primarily related to office supplies, and repairs and maintenance,
to accommodate our business expansion.
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2024 and
2023
Our general and administrative expenses increased
by $1.1 million, from $7.0 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 to $8.1 million for the same period in 2024,
representing an increase of 16%. The increase was due to increased administrative activities primarily related to office supplies, and
repairs and maintenance, to accommodate our business expansion.
Income Tax
Our income tax expense decreased by $1.0 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, mainly due to the decrease in profit before tax by $2.5 million during the three
months ended March 31, 2024.
Our income tax expense decreased by $1.2 million
for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, mainly due to the decrease in profit before tax by $2.9
million during the nine months ended March 31, 2024.
Net income
As a result of the foregoing, our net income for
the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $0.7 million, compared with the net income of $2.2 million for the same period in 2023, representing
a decrease by $1.5 million.
Our net income for the nine months ended March
31, 2024 was $7.2 million, compared with the net income of $9.0 million for the same period in 2023, representing a decrease
by $1.8 million.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
In
assessing our liquidity, management monitors and analyzes our cash on-hand, our ability to generate sufficient revenue sources in the
future, and our operating and capital expenditure commitments. As of the date of this Quarterly Report ,
we have financed our operations primarily through cash generated by operating activities and capital contributions from stockholders.
As of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, we had cash (including restricted cash) of $6.0 million and $6.6 million, respectively, which
primarily consisted of cash deposited in banks.
Our working capital requirements mainly consist
of costs of sales and general and administrative expenses. We expect that our capital requirements will be met by cash generated from
our operating activities and financing activities from our principal stockholders. We believe that our current cash and cash generated
from our operating activities will be sufficient to meet our current and anticipated working capital requirements and capital expenditures
for at least the next 12 months. We may, however, need additional cash resources in the future if we experience changes in our business
conditions or other developments.
Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended
March 31, 2024 and 2023
For the
Nine months
Ended
March 31,
2024
For the
Nine months
Ended
March 31,
2023
US$
US$
Net cash provided by operating activities
3,992,195
10,473,446
Net cash used in investing activities
(4,680,643 )
(4,265,712 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
177,025
(3,024,108 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash
(511,423 )
3,183,626
Cash at beginning of period
6,558,099
2,248,760
Cash and restricted cash at end of period
6,046,676
5,432,386
We had a balance of cash and restricted cash of
$6.0 million as of March 31, 2024, compared with a balance of $6.6 million as of June 30, 2023. During the nine months
ended March 31, 2024, we mainly derived our cash inflow from operating activities.
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
was $4.0 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2024, compared to net cash provided in operating activities of
$10.5 million for the same period in 2023, representing a $6.5 million decrease in the net cash inflow provided by
operating activities. The decrease was primarily due to the following:
(i) We had net income of $7.2 million for the nine months
ended March 31, 2024. For the same period in 2023, we had net income of $9.0 million, which led to a $1.8 million decrease
in net cash inflow from operating activities.
(ii) Changes in accounts receivable and other receivables were
$7.7 million cash outflow for the nine months ended March 31, 2024. For the same period in 2023, changes in accounts receivable
and other receivables were $2.6 million cash outflow, which led to a $5.1 million increase in net cash outflow from operating
activities.
(iii) Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities used $2.2 million
net cash outflow for the nine months ended March 31, 2024. For the same period in 2023, changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
provided net cash inflow of $0.6 million, which led to a $2.8 million increase in net cash outflow from operating activities.
(iv) Changes in tax payable provided $1.9 million net cash
inflow for the nine months ended March 31, 2024. For the same period in 2023, changes in tax payable provided net cash inflow of $2.9 million,
which led to a $0.9 million decreased in net cash inflow from operating activities.
(v) Changes in payroll liabilities provided $0.2 million
net cash inflow for the nine months ended March 31, 2024. For the same period in 2023, changes in payroll liabilities provided net cash
inflow of $0.3 million, which led to a $0.1 million decrease in net cash inflow from operating activities.
(vi) Changes in non-cash items provided $5.6 million net cash inflow
for the nine months ended March 31, 2024. For the same period in 2023, changes in non-cash items provided net cash inflow of $1.7 million,
which led to a $3.9 million increase in net cash inflow from operating activities.
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Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $4.7 million
for the nine months ended March 31, 2024, primarily attributable to $3.1 million cash used for the purchase of property and equipment
and $1.6 million used for loans extended to a customer for the nine months ended March 31, 2024.
For the same period in 2023, net cash used in
investing activities was $4.3 million, primarily attributable to $1.8 million cash used for the purchase of property and equipment
and $2.4 million used for loans extended to a customer.
Financing Activities
For the nine months ended March 31, 2024, we had
net cash provided by financing activities of $0.2 million, which was primarily attributable to the net effects of: (i) $0.5 million
collected from related parties for the repayment of loans we previously advanced to them; (ii) $0.6 million used for expenses
relating to the initial public offering; (iii) $0.2 million used to repay finance lease liabilities; and (iv) $0.5 million
in capital contributions from stockholders.
For the nine months ended March 31, 2023, we had
net cash used in financing activities of $3.0 million, which was primarily attributable to the net effects of: (i) $2.5 million
used to repay related parties; (ii) $0.5 million advanced to related parties; iii) $0.2 million used for expenses relating to the initial
public offering; (iv) $0.2 million used to repay finance lease liabilities; and (v) $0.4 million in capital contributions from stockholders.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations
As
of March 31, 2024, we had operating and finance leases for office space, warehouse space, and forklifts. Lease terms expire at various
dates through April 2026 to November 2034 with options to renew for varying terms at our sole discretion. We have not included these
options to extend or terminate in the calculation of right-of-use assets or lease liabilities, as there is no reasonable certainty, as
of the date of this Quarterly Report , that these options will be exercised.
As of March 31, 2024, maturities of lease liabilities
for each of the following fiscal years ending June 30 and thereafter were as follows:
Operating
Finance
US$
US$
2024
4,418,689
48,331
2025
28,620,864
175,880
2026 and beyond
138,682,715
196,392
Total minimum lease payment
171,722,268
420,603
Less: imputed interest
(48,562,783 )
(56,834 )
Total lease liabilities
123,159,485
363,769
Less: current potion
(23,890,833 )
(170,531 )
Non-current portion
99,268,652
193,238
Other than the above leases, we did not have significant
commitments, long-term obligations, or guarantees as of March 31, 2024.
Off-balance Sheet Commitments and Arrangements
Other than two one-year term standby letters of
credit with Eastwest Bank in the aggregate amount of $2,061,673, we did not have during the period presented, and we do not currently
have, any off-balance sheet financing arrangements as defined under the rules and regulations of the SEC, or any relationships with unconsolidated
entities or financial partnerships, including entities sometimes referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, that were
established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As of March
31, 2024, we still have unused credit of $2,061,673 with Eastwest Bank.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The
preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
(“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
contingent assets and liabilities, each as of the date of this Quarterly Report ,
and revenue and expenses during the periods presented. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates their estimates and assumptions, and
the effects of any such revisions are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which they are determined to be necessary.
Management bases their estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that they believe are reasonable under the circumstances,
the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. Actual outcomes could differ materially from those estimates in a manner that could have a material effect on our
consolidated financial statements.
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Despite that management determines that there
are no critical accounting estimates, the one that requires relatively significant estimates relates to useful lives of property and equipment.
Property and equipment are recorded at cost, less
accumulated depreciation and impairment. The estimation of useful lives impacts the level of annual depreciation expenses recorded and
the estimation is a matter of judgment based on the experience of our Company and general industry practice with similar assets. The estimated
annual deprecation rates of our property and equipment are generally as follows:
Category
Depreciation method
Depreciation rate
Furniture and fixtures
Straight-line
7 years
Auto & trucks
Straight-line
5 – 8 years
Trailers & truck chassis
Straight-line
15 – 17 years
Machinery & equipment
Straight-line
2 – 7 years
Leasehold improvements
Straight-line
Shorter of lease term or 15 years
As of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the historical
cost of property and equipment was $13,503,962 and $9,566,675, respectively.
We recorded depreciation expenses of $1,313,684 and $788,699 during
the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded depreciation
expenses of $1,091,795 and $641,222 in costs of sales, respectively, and $221,889 and $147,477 in general and administrative expenses,
respectively.
While
our significant accounting policies are more fully described in “Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”
in the notes to our unaudited financial statements , we believe that there
were no critical accounting policies that affect the preparation of financial statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
About Market Risk .
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required
to provide this information.
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