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, 2025
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____ to ____
Commission file number: 001-34502
Future FinTech Group Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 98-0222013
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
Americas Tower , 1177 Avenue of The Americas
Suite 5100 , New York , NY
(Address of principal executive offices including
zip code)
888 - 622-1218
(Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal
year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)
of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share FTFT Nasdaq Stock Market
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 and posted 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, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.
See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller 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 Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No.
Class Outstanding at May 16, 2025
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share 5,002,213
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1
Item 1.
Financial Statements
1
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
27
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
34
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
34
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
35
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
35
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
36
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
36
Item 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities
36
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosure
36
Item 5.
Other Information
36
Item 6.
Exhibits
36
SIGNATURES
37
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
FUTURE FINTECH GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
March 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 4,437,651
$ 4,765,865
Short - term investment
1,393
1,391
Accounts receivable, net
1,658,946
2,088,962
Advances to suppliers and other current assets
5,110,996
4,943,828
Loan receivables
6,965,535
7,094,764
Other receivables, net
869,919
1,494,483
Amount due from related party
22,508
20,000
-
307,594
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
$ 19,066,948
$ 20,716,887
Property, plant and equipment, net
$ 2,443,277
$ 2,464,641
Right of use assets - operation lease
316,947
368,982
Intangible assets
518,299
532,822
Debt investment
1,295,589
1,530,243
Assets related to discontinued operation-non current
-
289,363
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
4,574,112
5,186,051
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 23,641,060
$ 25,902,938
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
$ 2,360,656
$ 2,219,301
Accrued expenses and other payables
9,524,825
9,636,688
Advances from customers
89,234
30,559
Convertible notes payables
419,400
553,086
Lease liability - operation lease
168,901
179,207
Amounts due to related parties
5,286
8,871
Liability related to discontinued operation
-
485,653
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
$ 12,568,302
$ 13,113,365
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Lease liability - operation lease
150,657
192,754
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
150,657
192,754
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$ 12,718,959
$ 13,306,119
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)
STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
Future FinTech Group, Inc, Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $ 0.001 par value; 6,000,000 shares authorized; 3,009,289 shares and 2,447,084 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively*
$ 3,009
$ 2,447
Additional paid-in capital
238,721,272
237,496,176
Statutory reserve
98,357
98,357
Accumulated deficits
( 223,458,882 )
( 218,885,534 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 4,441,655 )
( 4,248,561 )
Total Future FinTech Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity
10,922,101
14,462,885
Non-controlling interests
-
( 1,866,066 )
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
10,922,101
12,596,819
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
23,641,060
25,902,938
* All shares and per share data have been retroactively restated to 1-for-10 reverse stock split effected on April 1, 2025.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FUTURE FINTECH GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2025
2024
Revenue
$ 552,977
$ 679,189
Cost of revenues - third party
474,359
404,095
Gross profit
78,618
275,094
Operating Expenses
General and administrative expenses
1,579,193
1,190,715
Stock compensation expense
1,085,000
-
Selling expenses
191,630
266,685
Provision of doubtful debts
28,369,484
719,000
Total operating expenses
31,225,307
2,176,400
Loss from operations
( 31,146,689 )
( 1,901,306 )
Other (expenses) income
Interest income
125,304
290,631
Interest expenses
( 7,801 )
( 23,498 )
Other income (expenses), net
83,782
( 1,707,317 )
Total other expense, net
201,285
( 1,440,184 )
Loss before Income Tax
( 30,945,404 )
( 3,341,490 )
Income tax provision
-
-
Loss from Continuing Operations
$ ( 30,945,404 )
$ ( 3,341,490 )
Discontinued Operations (Note 17)
Loss from discontinued operations
-
( 627,576 )
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations
28,238,122
645,437
Net Loss
( 2,707,282 )
( 3,323,629 )
Less: Net Loss attributable to non-controlling interests of discontinued operations
1,866,066
3,579
Less: Net Loss attributable to non-controlling interests of continued operations
-
-
Net loss attributable to Future Fintech Group, Inc.
$ ( 4,573,348 )
$ ( 3,327,208 )
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Loss from continued operations
$ ( 30,945,404 )
$ ( 3,341,490 )
Foreign currency translation – continued operations
( 193,094 )
40,298
Comprehensive loss - continued operation
( 31,138,498 )
( 3,301,192 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
28,238,122
17,861
Foreign currency translation - discontinued operation
( 179,909 )
( 87,922 )
Comprehensive Gain - discontinued operation
28,058,213
( 70,061 )
Comprehensive Loss
( 3,080,285 )
( 3,371,253 )
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests of continued operations
1,866,066
3,579
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
-
-
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO FUTURE FINTECH GROUP INC. STOCKHOLDERS
$ ( 4,946,351 )
( 3,374,832 )
Loss per share:
Basic loss per share from continued operation
$ ( 12.65 )
$ ( 1.68 )
Basic loss per share from discontinued operation
10.78
0.01
( 1.87 )
( 1.67 )
Diluted loss per share:
Diluted loss per share from continued operation
$ ( 12.65 )
$ ( 1.68 )
Diluted loss per share from discontinued operation
10.76
0.01
( 1.89 )
( 1.67 )
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic
2,447,084
1,986,725
Diluted
2,451,295
1,990,936
*
Reclassification- certain reclassifications have been made to the financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2024 to conform to the presentation for the period ended March 31, 2025, with no effect on previously reported net income (loss).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Future Fintech Group, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Three Months ended March 31, 2024
Accumulative
Additional
Other
Non-
Common Stock
paid-in
Statutory
Accumulated
comprehensive
controlling
Shares*
Amount
capital
reserve
Deficits
income
interests
Total
Balance at December 31, 2023
1,783,487
$ 1,783
$ 233,907,049
$ 98,357
$ ( 185,929,662 )
$ ( 4,094,276 )
$ ( 1,568,207 )
$ 42,415,044
Issuance of common stocks-non cash
215,054
214
2,580,429
-
-
-
-
2,580,643
Net loss from continued operation
-
-
-
-
( 3,341,490 )
-
-
( 3,341,490 )
Net loss from discontinued operations
-
-
-
-
( 631,155 )
-
3,579
( 627,576 )
Disposition of discontinued operation
-
-
-
-
645,437
( 87,922 )
-
557,515
Foreign currency translation adjustment
-
-
-
-
40,298
-
40,298
Balance at March 31, 2024
1,998,541
$ 1,998
$ 236,487,477
98,357
$ ( 189,256,870 )
$ ( 4,141,900 )
$ ( 1,564,628 )
$ 41,624,434
Three Months ended March 31, 2025
Accumulative
Additional
Other
Non-
Common Stock
paid-in
Statutory
Accumulated
comprehensive
controlling
Shares*
Amount
capital
reserve
Deficits
income
interests
Total
Balance at December 31, 2024
2,447,084
$ 2,447
$ 237,496,176
$ 98,357
$ ( 218,885,534 )
$ ( 4,248,561 )
$ ( 1,866,066 )
$ 12,596,819
Issuance of common stocks-conversion of debt
61,205
61
140,597
-
-
-
-
140,658
Net loss from continued operation
-
-
-
-
( 30,945,404 )
-
-
( 30,945,404 )
Share-based payments-omnibus equity plan
500,000
500
1,084,500
-
-
-
-
1,085,000
Effect to rounding fractional shares into whole shares upon reverse stock split
1,000
1
( 1 )
-
-
-
-
-
Disposition of discontinued operation
-
-
-
-
26,372,056
( 179,909 )
1,866,066
28,058,213
Foreign currency translation adjustment
-
-
-
-
-
( 13,185 )
-
( 13,185 )
Balance at March 31, 2025
3,009,289
$ 3,009
$ 238,721,272
$ 98,357
$ ( 223,458,882 )
$ ( 4,441,655 )
$ -
$ 10,922,101
* All shares and per share data have been retroactively restated to 1-for-10 reverse stock split effected on April 1, 2025.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FUTURE FINTECH GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2025
2024
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss
$ ( 2,707,282 )
$ ( 3,323,629 )
Net gain from discontinued operation
28,238,122
17,861
Net loss from continuing operations
( 30,945,404 )
( 3,341,490 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation
26,205
26,901
Amortization
14,259
14,259
Provision of doubtful debts
28,369,484
719,000
Share-based payments
1,085,000
-
Investment loss
-
12,058
Interest expenses related to convertible note
6,972
21,940
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable
430,016
1,712,520
Notes receivable
-
( 648,344 )
Other receivable
( 27,278,081 )
6,374,326
Advances to suppliers and other current assets
( 634,007 )
( 11,737,059 )
Operating lease assets and liabilities
( 368 )
( 2,763 )
Accounts payable
141,355
( 1,056,428 )
Accrued expenses
( 111,863 )
766,900
Advances from customers
58,675
( 250,217 )
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities – Continued Operations
( 28,837,757 )
( 7,388,397 )
Net Cash Provided in Operating Activities – Discontinued Operations
28,426,539
2,757,954
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment
-
( 145,709 )
Debt investment
234,654
-
Disposal of property and equipment
-
1,369
Payment for short term investment
-
946,970
Disposal of a subsidiary, net of cash
( 77,113 )
-
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities from Continued Operations
157,541
802,630
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities from Discontinued Operations
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs
-
2,580,643
Proceeds from amounts due from related parties, net
32,041
-
Repayment of amounts due to related parties, net
( 38,134 )
( 113,368 )
Net cash provided by financing activities from continued operations
( 6,093 )
2,467,275
Effect of change in exchange rate
( 68,444 )
87,422
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH
( 328,214 )
( 1,273,116 )
Cash and cash equivalents, from the continuing operations beginning of year
4,765,865
16,159,657
Less: Cash and cash equivalents from the discontinued operations, end of year
-
( 2,751,045 )
Cash and cash equivalents, from the continuing operations end of year
$ 4,437,651
$ 12,135,496
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF SIGNIFICANT NON-CASH TRANSACTION
Issuance of common stocks (Note 15)
$ -
$ 2,580,644
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for income taxes
$ -
$ 6,208
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FUTURE FINTECH GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
Future FinTech Group Inc. (the “Company”) is a holding
company incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida. The Company historically engaged in the production and sale of fruit juice
concentrates (including fruit purees and fruit juices), fruit beverages (including fruit juice beverages and fruit cider beverages) in
the PRC. Due to drastically increased production costs and tightened environmental laws in China, the Company had transformed its business
from fruit juice manufacturing and distribution to financial technology related service businesses. The main business of the Company includes
supply chain financing services and trading in China. The Company also expanded into brokerage and investment banking business in Hong
Kong. The Company had a contractual arrangements with a VIE E-Commerce Tianjin in China, which has generated minimal revenue and business
since 2021 due to the negative impact caused by COVID-19. The Company started the process to close it down in November 2023 and completed
deregistration and dissolution of the VIE with local authority on March 7, 2024.
On March 27, 2025, Future FinTech Group Inc. (the “Company”)
filed with the Florida Secretary of State’s office Articles of Amendment (the “Amendment”) to amend its Second
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (“Articles of Incorporation”). As a result of the Amendment, the
Company has authorized and approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of the Company’s authorized shares of common stock from 60,000,000
shares to 6,000,000 shares, accompanied by a corresponding decrease in the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock
(the “Reverse Stock Split”). The common stock will continue to be $ 0.001 par value. The Company rounded up the fractional
shares that result from the Reverse Stock Split and no fractional shares were issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split and no
cash or other consideration will be paid in connection with any fractional shares that would otherwise have resulted from the Reverse
Stock Split. No changes are being made to the number of preferred shares of the Company which remain as 10,000,000 preferred shares as
authorized but not issued. The amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company took effect at 1:00pm E.T. on April 1, 2025.
The reverse stock split would be reflected in
our March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 statements of changes in stockholders’ equity, and in per share data for all periods presented.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of presentation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information
and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial statements
have been prepared on the same basis as the annual financial statements and reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring
adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position as of March 31, 2025 and the results of operations and cash flows for
the periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. The financial data and other information disclosed in these notes to the interim financial
statements related to these periods are unaudited. The results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative
of the results to be expected for any subsequent periods or for the entire year ending December 31, 2025. The balance sheet at December
31, 2024 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed
or omitted pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and regulations. These unaudited financial statements should
be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2025 as included in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Discontinued Operations
On March 7, 2024, Chain Cloud Mall Network and
Technology (Tianjin) Co., Limited was dissolved and deregistered.
On September 4, 2024, Tianjin Future Private Equity
Fund Management Partnership (Ltd Partnership) was dissolved and deregistered. The loss on disposal was $ 22.46 .
On October 18, 2024, Nice Talent Asset Management
Limited (“NTAM”) was disposed of for a consideration of $ 0.31 million (HK$ 2.40 million). The loss on disposal was $ 2.32 million.
On December 6, 2024, FTFT Super Computing Inc.
was disposed of for a consideration of US$ 1.97 million, of which (i) the assumption of the obligations of FTFT Super Computing totaling
$ 973,072.24 and (ii) $ 1,000,000 was paid to an account at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP to satisfy, in part, the right of payment held by FT
Global Capital, Inc. arising from the judgment entered in favor of FT Global and against the Company registered in the Southern District
of New York. The gain on disposal was $ 3.42 million.
On February 3, 2025, FTFT UK LIMITED, FTFT Finance UK Limited, Future
Fintech Digital Number One US, LP, Future Fintech Digital Number One Offshore, LLC(Cayman), Future Fintech Digital Number One GP,LLC (USA),
FTFT Digital Number One, Ltd.(Cayman), Future FinTech Labs Inc, Future Fintech Digital Capital, FTFT CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, DigiPay FinTech
Limited, DCON DigiPay Limited-JPN and Global Key Shared Mall Ltd were disposed of for a consideration of US$ 25,000 after a court auction
sale. The gain of disposal was $ 28.24 million.
Based on the disposal plan and in accordance with
ASC 205-20, the Company presented the operating results from these operations as a discontinued operation.
Segment Information Reclassification
The Company classified business segment into supply
chain financing and trading and asset management services, and others.
Uses of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial
Statements
The Company’s condensed consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP and this 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 condensed consolidated
financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The significant areas requiring the use
of management estimates include, but not limited to, the allowance for doubtful receivable, estimated useful life and residual value of
property, plant and equipment, impairment of long-lived assets provision for staff benefit, recognition and measurement of deferred income
taxes and valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events
and actions management may undertake in the future, actual results may ultimately differ from those estimates and such differences may
be material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Going Concern
The Company’s financial statements are prepared
assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.
The Company incurred operating losses and had
negative operating cash flows and may continue to incur operating losses and generate negative cash flows as the Company implements its
future business plan. The Company’s operating losses amounted $ 30.95 million, and it had negative operating cash flows amounted
$ 28.84 million as of March 31, 2025. These factors raise substantial doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company has raised funds through issuance of convertible notes and common stock.
The ability of the Company to continue as a going
concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully execute its new business strategy and eventually attain profitable operations. The
accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that may be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going
concern.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with the ASC 360-10,
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets , long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and purchased
intangibles subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
value of an asset may not be recoverable, or it is reasonably possible that these assets could become impaired as a result of technological
or other industrial changes. The determination of recoverability of assets to be held and used is made by comparing the carrying amount
of an asset to future undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the assets.
If such assets are considered to be impaired,
the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.
Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company has adopted FASB ASC Topic on Fair
Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value
in GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy of valuation techniques
based on observable and unobservable input, which may be used to measure fair value and include the following:
Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2
- Input other than Level 1 that is observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities;
quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other input that is observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for
substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3
- Unobservable input that is supported by little or no market activity and that is significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
and short-term investments are classified within level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they are value using quoted market price.
Earnings Per Share
Under ASC 260-10, Earnings Per Share , basic
EPS excludes dilution for Common Stock equivalents and is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by
the weighted-average number of Common Stock outstanding for the period.
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Diluted EPS is calculated by using the treasury
stock method, assuming conversion of all potentially dilutive securities, such as stock options and warrants. Under this method, (i) exercise
of options and warrants is assumed at the beginning of the period and shares of Common Stock are assumed to be issued, (ii) the proceeds
from exercise are assumed to be used to purchase Common Stock at the average market price during the period, and (iii) the incremental
shares (the difference between the number of shares assumed issued and the number of shares assumed purchased) are included in the denominator
of the diluted EPS computation. The numerators and denominators used in the computations of basic and diluted EPS are presented in the
following table.
As of March 31, 2025:
Income
Share
Pre-share
amount
Loss from continued operations attributable to Future Fintech Group, Inc.
$ ( 30,945,404 )
2,447,084
$ ( 12.65 )
Income from discontinued operations attributable to Future Fintech Group, Inc.
26,372,056
2,447,084
10.78
Basic EPS:
Loss to common stockholders from continuing operations
( 30,945,404 )
2,447,084
( 12.65 )
Income available to common stockholders from discontinued operations
$ 26,372,056
2,447,084
$ 10.78
Dilutive EPS:
Warrants
4,211
-
Diluted loss per share is calculated by taking net loss, divided by the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per share equals basic net loss per share because the effect of securities convertible into common shares is anti-dilutive from continued operations attributable to Future Fintech Group, Inc.
( 30,945,404 )
2,451,295
( 12.65 )
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by taking net loss, divided by the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding from discontinued operations
26,372,056
2,451,295
10.76
As of March 31, 2024:
Income
Share
Pre-share
amount
Loss from continued operations attributable to Future Fintech Group, Inc.
$ ( 3,972,645 )
1,986,725
$ ( 1.68 )
Income from discontinued operations attributable to Future Fintech Group, Inc.
14,282
1,986,725
0.01
Basic EPS:
Loss to common stockholders from continuing operations
( 3,972,645 )
1,986,725
( 1.68 )
Loss available to common stockholders from discontinued operations
$ 14,282
1,986,725
$ 0.01
Dilutive EPS:
Warrants
4,211
Diluted loss per share is calculated by taking net loss, divided by the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per share equals basic net loss per share because the effect of securities convertible into common shares is anti-dilutive from continued operations attributable to Future Fintech Group, Inc.
( 3,972,645 )
1,990,936
( 1.68 )
Diluted loss per share is calculated by taking net loss, divided by the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding from discontinued operations
14,282
1,990,936
0.01
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents included cash on hand
and demand deposits placed with banks or other financial institutions, which are unrestricted as to withdrawal and use and with an original
maturity of three months or less.
Deposits in banks in the PRC are only insured
by the government up to RMB 500,000 , in the HK are only insured by the government up to HKD 500,000 , in the United States of America are
only insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to USD 250,000 , and are consequently exposed to risk of loss.
The Company believes the probability of a bank
failure, causing loss to the Company, is remote.
Cash that is restricted as to withdrawal for use
or pledged as security is reported separately on the face of the consolidated balance sheets, and is not included in the total cash and
cash equivalents in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Receivable and Allowances
Accounts receivable are recognized and carried
at the original invoice amounts less an allowance for any uncollectible amount. We have a policy of reserving for uncollectible accounts
based on our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We perform ongoing credit evaluations
of our customers and maintain an allowance for potential bad debts if required.
Other receivables, and loan receivables are recognized
and carried at the initial amount when occurred less an allowance for any uncollectible amount. We have a policy of reserving for uncollectible
accounts based on our best estimate of the amount of probable impairment losses in our existing receivable.
Allowances for doubtful accounts are maintained
for expected credit losses resulting from the Company’s customers’ inability to make required payments. The allowances are
based on the Company’s regular assessment of various factors, including the credit-worthiness and financial condition of specific
customers, historical experience with bad debts and customer deductions, receivables aging, current economic conditions, reasonable and
supportable forecasts of future economic conditions, and other factors that may affect the Company’s ability to collect from customers.
The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses in accordance with ASC Topic 326, Credit Losses (“ASC 326”) and records
the allowance for credit losses as an offset to accounts receivable and contract assets, and the estimated credit losses charged to the
allowance is classified as “Bad debt expense” in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. We determine whether
an allowance for doubtful accounts is required by evaluating specific accounts where information indicates the customers may have an inability
to meet financial obligations. In these cases, we use assumptions and judgment, based on the best available facts and circumstances, to
record a specific allowance for those customers against amounts due to reduce the receivable to the amount expected to be collected. These
specific allowances are re-evaluated and adjusted as additional information is received. The amounts calculated are analyzed to determine
the total amount of the allowance. We may also record a general allowance as necessary.
Direct write-offs are taken in the period when
we have exhausted our efforts to collect overdue and unpaid receivable or otherwise evaluate other circumstances that indicate that we
should abandon such efforts.
The Company has assessed its accounts receivable
including credit term and corresponding all its accounts receivables as of March 31, 2025. Bad debt expense was $ 28,369,484 and $ 719,000
during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Accounts receivables of $ 1.32 million and $ 1.15 million have been
outstanding for over 90 days as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
We apply the five steps defined under ASC 606:
(i) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction
price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the
entity satisfies a performance obligation. We assess its revenue arrangements against specific criteria in order to determine if it is
acting as principal or agent. Revenue arrangements with multiple performance obligations are divided into separate distinct goods or services.
We allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation based on the relative standalone selling price of the goods or services
provided. Revenue is recognized upon the transfer of control of promised goods or services to a customer. Control is generally transferred
when the Company has a present right to payment and title and the significant risks and rewards of ownership of products or services are
transferred to its customers.
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We do not make any significant judgment in evaluating
when control is transferred. Revenue is recorded net of value-added tax.
Revenue recognitions are as follows:
Sales of coals, aluminum ingots, sand and steel
The Company recognize revenue when the receipt
of merchandise is confirmed by the customers, which is the point that the title of the goods is transferred to the customer. Revenue
was $ 0.48 million and $ 0.40 during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Sales agent services for coals, aluminum ingots,
sand and steel
For the sale of third-party products where the
Company obtains control of the product before transferring it to the customer, the Company recognizes revenue based on the gross amount
billed to customers. The Company considers multiple factors when determining whether it obtains control of third-party products, including
evaluating if it can establish the price of the product, retains inventory risk for tangible products or has the responsibility for ensuring
acceptability of the product. The Company recognizes net revenue from sale of coals and aluminum ingots when no control obtained throughout
the transactions. Revenue was nil and $ 0.04 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost
less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the useful lives
of the assets. Major renewals and betterments are capitalized and depreciated; maintenance and repairs that do not extend the life of
the respective assets are expensed as incurred. Upon disposal of assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from
the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
Depreciation related to property, plant and equipment
used in production is reported in cost of sales, and includes amortized amounts related to capital leases. We estimated that the residual
value of the Company’s property and equipment ranges from 3 % to 5 %. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over their estimated
useful lives as follows:
Machinery and equipment
5 - 10 years
Building
30 years
Furniture and office equipment
3 - 5 years
Motor vehicles
5 years
Intangible Assets
Acquired intangible assets are recognized based
on their cost to the Company, which generally includes the transaction costs of the asset acquisition, and no gain or loss is recognized
unless the fair value of noncash assets given as consideration differs from the assets’ carrying amounts on the Company’s
book. These assets are amortized over their useful lives if the assets are deemed to have a finite life and they are reviewed for impairment
by testing for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. The
fair value of an intangible asset is the amount that would be determined if the entity used the assumptions that market participants would
use if they were pricing the intangible asset. The useful life of the Company’s intangible assets is ten year , which is determined
by using the time period that an intangible is estimated to contribute directly or indirectly to a Company’s future cash flows.
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Foreign Currency and Other Comprehensive Income
(Loss)
The financial statements of the Company’s
foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency; however, the reporting currency of the Company
is the USD. Assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries have been translated into USD using the exchange rate at
the balance sheet dates, while equity accounts are translated using historical exchange rate.
The exchange rate we used to convert RMB to USD
was 7.18 :1 and 7.19 :1 at the balance sheet dates of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The average exchange rate for
the period has been used to translate revenues and expenses. The average exchange rates we used to convert RMB to USD were 7.18 :1 and
7.10 :1 for three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The exchange rate we used to convert HKD to USD
was 7.78 :1 and 7.76 :1 at the balance sheet dates of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The average exchange rate for the period has
been used to translate revenues and expenses. The average exchange rates we used to convert HKD to USD were 7.78 :1 and 7.82 :1 for three
months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The exchange rate we used to convert GBP to USD
was 0.77 :1 and 0.79 :1 at the balance sheet dates of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The average exchange rate for the period has
been used to translate revenues and expenses. The average exchange rates we used to convert GBP to USD were 0.79 :1 and 0.79 :1 for three
months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The exchange rate we used to convert AED to USD
was 3.66 :1 and 3.65 :1 at the balance sheet dates of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The average exchange rate for the period has
been used to translate revenues and expenses. The average exchange rates we used to convert AED to USD were 3.65 :1 and 3.67 :1 for three
months ended March 31 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Translation adjustments are reported separately
and accumulated in a separate component of equity (cumulative translation adjustment).
Government subsidies
Government subsidies primarily consist of financial
subsidies received from provincial and local governments for operating a business in their jurisdictions and compliance with specific
policies promoted by the local governments. For certain government subsidies, there are no defined rules and regulations to govern the
criteria necessary for companies to receive such benefits, and the amount of financial subsidy is determined at the discretion of the
relevant government authorities. The government subsidies of operating nature with no further conditions to be met are recorded of operating
expenses in “Other income” in the consolidated statements when received.
The amendments in this update require disclosures
about transactions with a government that have been accounted for by analogizing to a grant or contribution accounting model to increase
transparency about (1) the types of transactions, (2) the accounting for the transactions, and (3) the effect of the transactions on an
entity’s financial statements.
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Income Taxes
We use the asset and liability method of accounting
for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” Under this method, income tax expense is recognized for
the amount of: (i) taxes payable or refundable for the current year and (ii) deferred tax consequences of temporary differences resulting
from matters that have been recognized in an entity’s financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to
be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations
in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce the deferred tax assets reported if based
on the weight of the available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not some portion or all of the deferred tax assets
will not be realized.
ASC Topic 740-10-30 clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement
attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC
Topic 740-10-25 provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure,
and transition. We have no material uncertain tax positions for any of the reporting periods presented.
Short-term investments
Short-term investments consist primarily of investments
in fixed deposits with original maturities between three months and one year and certain investments in wealth management products and
other investments that the Company has the intention to redeem within one year. Fair valued or carried at amortized costs. As of March
31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the short-term investments amounted to $ 1,393 and $ 1,391 , respectively.
Long-term investments
Long-term investments consist primarily of investments
in debt investment with original maturities between three years and more. Fair valued or carried at amortized costs. As of March 31, 2025
and December 31, 2024, the long-term investments amounted to $ 1.53 million and $ 1.30 , respectively. Due to the Company has received repayment
$ 0.24 million (RMB 1,700,000 ) debt investment, the Company did not recognize an impairment.
Lease
We adopted ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842),
or ASC 842, from January 1, 2020. We determine if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at lease inception. For operating leases,
we recognize a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability based on the present value of the lease payments over the
lease term on the consolidated balance sheets at commencement date. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we estimate
our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments.
The incremental borrowing rate is estimated to approximate the interest rate on a collateralized basis with similar terms and payments,
and in economic environments where the leased asset is located. The ROU assets also include any lease payments made, net of lease incentives.
Lease expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Our leases often include options to extend and lease terms include
such extended terms when we are reasonably certain to exercise those options. Lease terms also include periods covered by options to terminate
the leases when we are reasonably certain not to exercise those options.
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Share-based compensation
The Company awards share options and other equity-based
instruments to its employees, directors and consultants (collectively “share-based payments”). Compensation cost related to
such awards is measured based on the fair value of the instrument on the grant date. The Company recognizes the compensation cost over
the period the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, which generally is the vesting period. The amount of
cost recognized is adjusted to reflect the expected forfeiture prior to vesting. When no future services are required to be performed
by the employee in exchange for an award of equity instruments, and if such award does not contain a performance or market condition,
the cost of the award is expensed on the grant date. The Company recognizes compensation cost for an award with only service conditions
that has a graded vesting schedule on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award, provided that the
cumulative amount of compensation cost recognized at any date at least equals the portion of the grant-date value of such award that is
vested at that date.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07,
“Segment Reporting (Topic 280) Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures.” This ASU expands required public entities’
segment disclosures, including disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision
maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, an amount and description of its composition for other segment
items and interim disclosures of a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets. ASU 2023 07 is applied retrospectively to all
periods presented in financial statements, unless it is impracticable. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted
this guidance effective July 1, 2024 and the adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on its financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09,
“Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures”. This ASU requires additional quantitative and qualitative
income tax disclosures to enable financial statements users better assess how an entity’s operations and related tax risks and tax
planning and operational opportunities affect its tax rate and prospects for future cash flows. The ASU is effective for annual reporting
periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted and can be applied on either a prospective or retroactive basis.
The Company plans to adopt this guidance effective July 1, 2025 and the Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU
on its financial statements.
Management does not believe that any other recently
issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material impact on the accompanying consolidated financial
statements.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable, net, consist of the following:
March 31,
December 31,
2025
2024
Supply Chain Financing/Trading
$ 1,443,732
$ 2,038,730
Others
$ 215,214
$ 50,232
Total accounts receivable, net
$ 1,658,946
$ 2,088,962
The following table sets forth our concentration
of accounts receivable, net of specific allowances for doubtful accounts.
March 31,
December 31,
2025
2024
Debtor A
24.0 %
34.6 %
Debtor B
22.4 %
19.0 %
Debtor C
14.1 %
17.8 %
Total accounts receivable, net
60.5 %
71.4 %
4. OTHER RECEIVABLES
As of March 31, 2025, the balance of other receivables
was $ 0.87 million deposit paid and prepayments to third parties.
As of December 31, 2024, the balance of other
receivables was $ 1.49 million deposit paid and prepayments to third parties.
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5 . LOAN RECEIVABLES
As of March 31, 2025, the balance of loan receivables
was $ 6.97 million, which were from third parties.
On July 14, 2022, Future Private Equity Fund Management
(Hainan) Co., Limited entered into a “Loan Agreement” with a third party. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, Future Private Equity
Fund Management (Hainan) Co., Limited loaned an amount of $ 7.00 million (RMB 50 million) to the third party at the annual interest rate
of 8 % from July 15, 2022 to July 14, 2025 , guarantee by Junde Chen. To strengthen the liquidity, the Company negotiated with the borrower
to early settle part of the loan. As of April 17, 2023, the Company has received repayment $ 4.87 million (RMB 35 million). As of March
31, 2025, the balance of loan receivables was $ 2.09 million. The amount of $ 2.09 million (RMB 15 million) will be repaid within 12 months.
On December 8, 2023, Future Private Equity Fund
Management (Hainan) Co., Limited entered into a “Loan Agreement” with a third party. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, Future
Private Equity Fund Management (Hainan) Co., Limited loaned an amount of $ 4.88 million (RMB 35 million) to the third party at the annual
interest rate of 5 % from December 8, 2022 to December 8, 2025 . As of March 31, 2025, the balance of loan receivables was $ 4.88 million.
As of December 31, 2024, the balance of loan receivables
was $ 7.09 million, which was from a third parties.
On July 14, 2022, Future Private Equity Fund Management
(Hainan) Co., Limited entered into a “Loan Agreement” with a third party. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, Future Private Equity
Fund Management (Hainan) Co., Limited loaned an amount of $ 7.00 million (RMB 50 million) to the third party at the annual interest rate
of 8 % from July 15, 2022 to July 14, 2025 , guarantee by Junde Chen. To strengthen the liquidity, the Company negotiated with the borrower
to early settle part of the loan. As of April 17, 2023, the Company has received repayment $ 4.87 million (RMB 35 million). As of December
31, 2024, the balance of loan receivables was $ 2.09 million. The amount of $ 2.09 million (RMB 15 million) will be repaid within 12 months.
On December 8, 2023, Future Private Equity Fund
Management (Hainan) Co., Limited entered into a “Loan Agreement” with a third party. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, Future
Private Equity Fund Management (Hainan) Co., Limited loaned an amount of $ 4.86 million (RMB 35 million) to the third party at the annual
interest rate of 5 % from December 8, 2022 to December 8, 2025 . As of December 31, 2024, the balance of loan receivables was $ 4.85 million.
On August 29, 2024, Future Supply Chain (Xi’an)
Co., Ltd entered into a “Loan Agreement” with a third party. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, Future Supply Chain (Xi’an)
Co., Ltd loaned an amount of $ 0.14 million (RMB 1 million) to the third party at the annual interest rate of 12 % from August 29, 2024 to
November 30, 2025. As of December 31, 2024, the balance of loan receivables was $ 0.14 million. The loan was repaid on January 24, 2025.
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6. ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS AND OTHER CURRENT
ASSETS
The amount of advances to suppliers and other
current assets consisted of the followings:
March 31,
December 31,
2025
2024
Prepayments for Supply Chain Financing/Trading
$ 4,070,709
$ 4,351,414
Prepaid expenses
134,090
34,867
Others
906,197
$ 557,547
Total
$ 5,110,996
$ 4,943,828
7. LEASES
The Company’s non-cancellable operating
leases consist of leases for office space. The Company is the lessee under the terms of the operating leases. For the three months ended
March 31, 2025, the operating lease cost was $ 0.06 million.
The Company’s operating leases have remaining
lease terms of approximately 25 months. As of March 31, 2025, the weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount
rate were 2.08 years and 4.89 %, respectively.
Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Operating
As of March 31,
Lease
From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026
$ 179,218
From April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
145,567
From April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028
7,816
Total
$ 332,601
Less: amounts representing interest
$ 13,043
Present Value of future minimum lease payments
319,558
Less: Current obligations
168,901
Long term obligations
$ 150,657
The Company leases office space and equipment
under various short-term operating leases. As permitted by ASC 842, the Company has elected the practical expedient for short-term leases,
whereby lease assets and lease liabilities are not recognized on the balance sheet. Short term leases cost was nil for three months ended
March 31, 2025.
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8. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following:
March 31,
December 31,
2025
2024
Office equipment, fixtures and furniture
$ 50,881
$ 50,866
Vehicle
385,401
384,854
Building
62,427
62,339
Subtotal
498,709
498,059
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
( 283,943 )
( 258,767 )
Construction in progress
2,229,572
2,226,408
Impairment
( 1,061 )
( 1,059 )
Total
$ 2,443,277
$ 2,464,641
Depreciation expense included in general and administration
expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was $ 26,205 and $ 26,901 , respectively. Depreciation expense included in cost
of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was $0 and $0 , respectively.
9. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the following:
March 31,
December 31,
2025
2024
Trading rights of license plates
$ 128,560
$ 128,824
System and software
628,013
628,131
Subtotal
756,573
756,955
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
( 238,274 )
( 224,133 )
Total
$ 518,299
$ 532,822
Amortization expense included in general and administration
expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was $ 14,259 and $ 14,259 , respectively. Amortization expense included in cost
of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was $ 0 and $ 0 , respectively.
The estimated amortization is as follows:
As of March 31,
Estimated
amortization
expense
From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026
$ 57,035
From April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
57,035
From April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028
57,035
From April 1, 2028 to March 31, 2029
57,035
From April 1, 2029 to March 31, 2030
57,035
Thereafter
104,564
Total
$ 389,740
Type 1 and Type 2 licenses by Hong Kong Securities
and Futures Commission have no expiration date and do not require amortization, amount was $ 128,560 and $ 128,824 .
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10. ACCOUNT PAYABLES
The amount of account payables were consisted
of the followings:
March 31,
December 31,
2025
2024
Supply Chain Financing/Trading payment
$ 144,350
$ 347,003
Others
2,216,306
1,872,298
Total
$ 2,360,656
$ 2,219,301
11. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER PAYABLES
The amount of accrued expenses and other payables
consisted of the followings:
March 31,
December 31,
2025
2024
Legal fee and other professionals
$ 84,741
$ 64,488
Wages and employee reimbursement
229,047
228,722
Provision for legal case
8,600,308
8,625,308
Accruals
610,729
718,170
Total
$ 9,524,825
$ 9,636,688
In January 2021, FT Global Capital, Inc. (“FT Global”),
a former placement agent of the Company filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia. FT Global
served the complaint upon the Company in January 2021. In the complaint, FT Global alleges claims, most of which attempt to hold the Company
liable under legal theories that relate back to an alleged breach of an exclusive placement agent agreement between FT Global and the
Company in July 2020 which had a term of three months. FT Global claims that the Company failed to compensate FT Global for securities
purchase transactions between December 2020 and April 2021, pursuant to the terms of the expired exclusive placement agent agreement.
On April 11, 2024, on which date the jury returned a verdict in favor of FT Global and the Court entered a judgment awarding FT Global
$ $ 10,598,380 . As of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025, the Company has been payment $ 1.97 million and $ 25,000 .
12. CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
The amount of convertible notes payable consisted
of the followings:
March 31,
December 31,
2025
2024
Beginning
$ 553,086
$ 1,100,723
Addition
-
-
Interest expenses
6,972
77,363
Payment
-
-
Conversion
( 140,658 )
( 625,000 )
Balance
$ 419,400
$ 553,086
On December 27, 2023, the Company issued a coverable
promissory note with principal amount of $ 1.10 million. Floor Price was $ 2.272 per share of Common Stock. The Note was unsecured. On the
date thereof, Company shall reserve 500,000 shares of Common Stock from its authorized and unissued Common Stock to provide for all issuances
of Common Stock under the Note (the “Share Reserve”). Lender elected to redeem a portion of the Note in redemption conversion
shares. Lender redemption conversion shares were 237,543 shares, amount $ 62,500 , at a price of $ 2.631 per share in 2024. Lender redemption
conversion shares were 61,205 shares, amount $ 140,658 , at a price of $ 2.276 per share in 2025.
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13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
As of March 31, 2025, the amount due to the related party was consisted
of the following:
Name Amount
(US$) Relationship Note
Ming Yi 5,286 Chief Financial Officer of the Company Other payables, interest free and payment on demand.
Total $ 5,286
As of March 31, 2025, the amounts due from the
related parties were consisted of the followings:
Name Amount
(US$) Relationship Note
Hu Li 20,000 Chief Executive Officer of the Company Prepaid expenses, interest free and payment on demand.
Chao Li 2,508 Corporate legal representative of a subsidiary of the Company Prepaid expenses, interest free and payment on demand.
Total $ 22,508
As of December 31, 2024, the amount due to the
related party was consisted of the followings:
Name Amount Relationship Note
Ming Yi $ 8,871 Chief Financial Officer of the Company Accrued expenses, interest free and payment on demand.
Total $ 8,871
As of December 31, 2024, the amount due from the
related party was consisted of the followings:
Name Amount Relationship Note
Hu Li $ 20,000 Chief Executive Officer of the Company Loan receivables*, interest free and payment on demand.
Total $ 20,000
* The related party transactions have been approved by the Company’s Audit Committee.
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14. INCOME TAX
The Company is incorporated in the United States
of America and is subject to United States federal taxation. The applicable tax rate is 21 % in 2025 and 2024. No provisions for income
taxes have been made, as the Company had no U.S. taxable income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. For the three months
ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had current income tax expenses of nil , respectively.
The Company evaluates the level of authority for
each uncertain tax position (including the potential application of interest and penalties) based on the technical merits, and measures
the unrecognized benefits associated with the tax positions. For the years ended March 31, 2025, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits.
Due to uncertainties surrounding future utilization, the Company estimates there will not be sufficient future income to realize the deferred
tax assets for certain subsidiaries.
The amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities
for temporary differences related to the dividend from foreign subsidiaries is not determined because such determination is not practical.
The Company has not provided deferred taxes on
undistributed earnings attributable to its PRC subsidiaries as they are to be permanently reinvested.
The Company has not provided deferred taxes on
undistributed earnings attributable to its PRC and Hong Kong subsidiaries as they are to be permanently reinvested.
The Company had no material adjustments to its
liabilities for unrecognized income tax benefits according to the provisions of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes . Since the Company
intends to reinvest its earnings to further expand its businesses in mainland China, its PRC subsidiaries do not intend to declare dividends
to their immediate foreign holding companies in the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded any deferred taxes in
relation to US tax on the cumulative amount of undistributed retained earnings since January 1, 2008.
Effective on January 1, 2008, the PRC Enterprise
Income Tax Law, EIT Law, and Implementing Rules imposed a unified enterprise income tax rate of 25 % on all domestic-invested enterprises
and foreign-invested enterprises in the PRC, unless they qualify under certain limited exceptions. The tax rate for pre-tax profits below
RMB 1 million is 2.5 %; the tax rate for pre-tax profits between RMB 1 million to RMB 3 million is 10 %. E-Commerce Tianjin, Future Supply
(Chengdu) Co., Ltd. and Future Big Data (Chengdu) Co., Ltd. were subject to an enterprise income tax rate of 2.5 % and 10 %. Other subsidiaries
and VIE were subject to an enterprise income tax rate of 25 %.
Future FinTech (HongKong) Limited is incorporated
in Hong Kong and is subject to Hong Kong Profits Tax on the taxable income as reported in its statutory financial statements adjusted
in accordance with relevant Hong Kong tax laws. The applicable tax rate is 16.5 % in Hong Kong.
Reconciliation of the differences between the
statutory EIT rate applicable to profits of the consolidated entities and the income tax expenses of the Company:
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2024
Loss before taxation
$ ( 30,945,404 )
$ ( 3,341,490 )
PRC statutory tax rate
25 %
25 %
Computed expected benefits
( 7,736,351 )
( 835,373 )
Others, primarily the differences in tax rates
1,216,614
234,803
Deferred tax assets losses not recognized
6,519,737
600,570
Total
$ -
$ -
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15. SHARE BASED COMPENSATION
On March 27, 2025, the Company effected a 1-for-10
reverse stock split of the Company’s issued shares and its authorized shares of common stock from 60,000,000 shares to 6,000,000
shares.
Restricted net assets
PRC laws and regulations permit payments of dividends
by the Company’s subsidiaries incorporated in the PRC only out of their retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with
PRC accounting standards and regulations. In addition, the Company’s subsidiaries incorporated in the PRC are required to annually
appropriate 10 % of their net income to the statutory reserve prior to payment of any dividends, unless the reserve has reached 50 % of
their respective registered capital. Furthermore, registered share capital and capital reserve accounts are also restricted from distribution.
As a result of the restrictions described above and elsewhere under PRC laws and regulations, the Company’s subsidiaries incorporated
in the PRC are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets to the Company in the form of dividends. The restriction
amounted to $ 24.54 million (RMB 176,144,932 ) as of March 31, 2025. Except for the above or disclosed elsewhere, there is no other restriction
on the use of proceeds generated by the Company’s subsidiaries to satisfy any obligations of the Company.
Payments-omnibus equity plan
On March 10, 2025, the Compensation Committee
of the Board of Directors of the Company granted 500,000 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $ 0.001 , pursuant to the Company’s
2024 Omnibus Equity Plan, to certain officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Grantees”). As the closing
price of the Company stock was $ 2.17 on March 10, 2025, the Company recorded an expense of $ 1.09 million in the first quarter of fiscal
year 2025. As of the date of this report, the Shares have been issued to the Grantees.
Securities Purchase Agreement
On October 4, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
of the Company granted 211,000 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $ 0.001 , pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Omnibus Equity
Plan, to certain officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Grantees”). As the closing price of the
Company stock was $ 3.18 on October 9, 2023, the Company recorded an expense of $ 0.67 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
As of the date of this report, the Shares have been issued to the Grantees.
On January 5, 2024, the Company entered into a securities purchase
agreement with certain purchasers identified on the signature page thereto, pursuant to which the Company sold to the purchasers
in a private placement, an aggregate of 215,054 share of its common stock, par value $ 0.001 per share at a purchase price of $12 per share,
for aggregate net proceeds to the Company of $ 258,064 . On January 18, 2024, the Company issued 215,054 shares of common stock pursuant
to this Agreement.
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16. COMMON STOCK
Securities Purchase Agreement
On December 24, 2020, the Company entered into a securities purchase
agreement with certain purchasers, pursuant to which the Company sold to the purchasers in a registered direct offering, an aggregate
of 421,053 units, each consisting of one share of our common stock and a warrant to purchase 1 share of our Common Stock, at a purchase
price of $ 19 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $ 8,000,007 , before deducting fees to the placement agent and other
offering expenses payable by the Company. On December 29, 2020, the Company issued Units consisting of an aggregate of 421,053 shares
of our Common Stock and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 421,053 shares of our Common Stock at an exercise price of $ 21.5 per
share (the “Investors’ Warrants”). The Investors’ Warrants have a term of five years and are exercisable by the
holder at any time after the date of issuance. In connection with the offering, the Company also issued placement agent a warrant to purchase
42,108 shares of our Common Stock (the “Placement Agent Warrant”) on substantially the same terms as the Investors’
Warrants, except that the Placement Agent Warrant has an exercise price of $ 23.75 per share and are not exercisable until June 24, 2021.
As of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025, outstanding warrant has 42,108 shares of our Common Stock. Warrants after
1-for -10 reverse stock split in 2025 was 4,211 shares with an exercise price of $ 118.75 /share.
Underlying Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Term (Years)
Options outstanding at December 31, 2024 4,211 $ 23.75 1.00
Granted -
-
-
Forfeited -
-
-
Cancelled -
-
-
Options outstanding at March 31, 2025 4,211 $ 23.75 1.00
Options exercisable at March 31, 2024 4,211 $ 23.75 1.00
On January 5, 2024, the Company entered into a securities purchase
agreement with certain purchasers identified on the signature page thereto, pursuant to which the Company sold to the purchasers
in a private placement, an aggregate of 215,054 share of its common stock, par value $ 0.001 per share at a purchase price of $ 12 per share,
for aggregate net proceeds to the Company of $ 258,064 . On January 18, 2024, the Company issued 215,054 shares of common stock pursuant
to this Agreement.
Common stocks issued in connection with the convertible notes
On December 27, 2023, the Company entered into
a Securities Purchase Agreement with Streeterville Capital, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (the “Lender”), pursuant
to which the Company sold and issued to the Lender a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $ 1,100,000 .
On July 3, 2024, that Lender elects to redeem
a portion of the Note in redemption conversion shares. Lender redemption conversion shares 13,665 , amount $ 50,000 , at a price of $ 3.659
per share.
On July 18, 2024, that Lender elects to redeem
a portion of the Note in redemption conversion shares. Lender redemption conversion shares 21,714 , amount $ 75,000 , at a price of $ 3.454
per share.
On August 26, 2024, that Lender elects to redeem
a portion of the Note in redemption conversion shares. Lender redemption conversion shares 40,833 , amount $ 100,000 , at a price of $ 2.449
per share.
On October 24, 2024, that Lender elects to redeem
a portion of the Note in redemption conversion shares. Lender redemption conversion shares 39,063 , amount $ 100,000 , at a price of $ 2.56
per share.
On November 11, 2024, that Lender elects to redeem
a portion of the Note in redemption conversion shares. Lender redemption conversion shares 39,063 , amount $ 100,000 , at a price of $ 2.56
per share.
On November 14, 2024, that Lender elects to redeem
a portion of the Note in redemption conversion shares. Lender redemption conversion shares 39,386 , amount $ 100,000 , at a price of $ 2.539
per share.
On December 18, 2024, that Lender elects to redeem
a portion of the Note in redemption conversion shares. Lender redemption conversion shares 43,821 , amount $ 100,000 , at a price of $ 2.282
per share.
On January 7, 2025, that Lender elects to redeem
a portion of the Note in redemption conversion shares. Lender redemption conversion shares 42,882 , amount $ 100,000 , at a price of $ 2.332
per share.
On January 24, 2025, that Lender elects to redeem
a portion of the Note in redemption conversion shares. Lender redemption conversion shares 18,323 , amount $ 40,658 , at a price of $ 2.219
per share.
The share numbers and prices in this Note 16 are
post-reverse stock split effected on April 1, 2025.
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17. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On March 7, 2024, Chain Cloud Mall Network and
Technology (Tianjin) Co., Limited was dissolved and deregistered.
On September 4, 2024, Tianjin Future Private Equity
Fund Management Partnership (Ltd Partnership) was dissolved and deregistered. The loss on disposal was $ 22.46 .
On October 18, 2024, Nice Talent Asset Management
Limited (“NTAM”) was disposed of for a consideration of $ 0.31 million (HK$ 2.40 million). The loss on disposal was $ 2.32 million.
On December 6, 2024, FTFT Super Computing Inc.
was disposed of for a consideration of US$ 1.97 million, of which (i) the assumption of the obligations of FTFT Super Computing totaling
$ 973,072.24 and (ii) $ 1,000,000 was paid to an account at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP to satisfy, in part, the right of payment held by FT
Global Capital, Inc. arising from the judgment entered in favor of FT Global and against the Company registered in the Southern District
of New York. The gain on disposal was $ 3.42 million.
On February 3, 2025, FTFT UK LIMITED, FTFT Finance UK Limited, Future
Fintech Digital Number One US, LP, Future Fintech Digital Number One Offshore, LLC(Cayman), Future Fintech Digital Number One GP,LLC (USA),
FTFT Digital Number One, Ltd.(Cayman), Future FinTech Labs Inc, Future Fintech Digital Capital, FTFT CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, DigiPay FinTech
Limited, DCON DigiPay Limited-JPN and Global Key Shared Mall Ltd were disposed of for a consideration of US$ 25,000 after a court auction
sale. The gain of disposal was $ 28.24 million.
Loss from discontinued operations for the three
months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:
March 31,
March 31,
2025
2024
REVENUES
$ -
$ 4,443,778
COST OF SALES-THIRD PARTY
-
2,631,960
COST OF SALES-RELATED PARTY
-
135,640
GROSS PROFIT
-
1,676,178
OPERATING EXPENSES:
General and administrative
-
2,230,757
Research and Development expenses
-
645
Bad debt provision
-
75,355
Total
-
2,306,757
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income
-
14,636
Interest expense
-
( 718 )
Other expense
-
( 10,915 )
Total
-
3,003
Loss from discontinued operations before income tax
-
( 627,576 )
Income tax provision
-
-
Loss from discontinued operation before noncontrolling interest
$ -
( 627,576 )
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations
28,238,122
645,437
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
1,866,066
3,579
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATION
$ 26,372,056
$ 14,282
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The major components of assets and liabilities
related to discontinued operations are summarized below:
March 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Cash and cash equivalents
$ -
$ 76,876
Other receivables
-
200,269
Advances to suppliers and other current assets
-
30,449
Property, plant and equipment, net
-
134,553
Right of use assets - operation lease
-
154,810
Total assets related to discontinued operations
$ -
$ 596,957
Accrued expenses and other payables
$ -
$ 301,807
Amount Due to Related Party
-
29,036
Lease liability - operation lease
-
154,810
Total liabilities related to discontinued operations
$ -
$ 485,653
18. SEGMENT REPORTING
In its operation of the business, management,
including our chief operating decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer, reviews certain financial information, including segmented
internal profit and loss statements prepared on a basis consistent with GAAP. The Company operates in three segments starting in fiscal
2021: “supply chain financing service and trading business” and “others”.
The Company began to provide supply chain financing services during
the second quarter of 2021. The Company began to provide sand and steel supply chain financing services during the first quarter of 2023.
The Company began to provide brokerage services in October 2023.
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Some of our operation might not individually meet
the quantitative thresholds for determining reportable segments and we determine the reportable segments based on the discrete financial
information provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker evaluates the results of each segment in
assessing performance and allocating resources among the segments. Since there is an overlap of services and products between different
subsidiaries of the Company, the Company does not allocate operating expenses and assets based on the product segments. Therefore, operating
expenses and asset information by segment are not presented. Segment profit represents the gross profit of each reportable segment.
As of March 31, 2025:
Supply
Chain
Financing/
Trading
Others
Total
Reportable segment revenue
$ 477,792
$ 75,185
$ 552,977
Inter-segment loss
-
-
-
Revenue from external customers
477,792
75,185
552,977
Segment gross profit
$ 10,199
$ 68,419
$ 78,618
As of March 31, 2024:
Supply
Chain
Financing/
Trading
Others
Total
Reportable segment revenue
$ 441,764
$ 237,425
$ 679,189
Inter-segment loss
-
-
-
Revenue from external customers
441,764
237,425
679,189
Segment gross profit
$ 44,073
$ 231,021
$ 275,094
Loss before Income Tax:
Three months Ended,
March 31
2025
2024
Supply chain financing/trading
( 130,879
)
206,216
Others
349,145
138,505
Corporate and Unallocated
30,805,757
3,271,864
Total operating expenses and other expense
31,024,022
3,616,584
Loss before Income Tax
( 30,945,404
)
( 3,341,490
)
Segment assets:
March 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Supply chain financing/trading
5,531,148
5,717,948
Others
4,384,938
5,066,369
Corporate and Unallocated
13,724,974
14,521,664
Assets related to discontinued operation
-
596,957
Total assets
23,641,060
25,902,938
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19. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal case with FT Global Litigation
In January 2021, FT Global Capital, Inc. (“FT
Global”), a former placement agent of the Company filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia.
FT Global served the complaint upon the Company in January 2021. In the complaint, FT Global alleges claims, most of which attempt to
hold the Company liable under legal theories that relate back to an alleged breach of an exclusive placement agent agreement between FT
Global and the Company in July 2020 which had a term of three months. FT Global claims that the Company failed to compensate FT Global
for securities purchase transactions between December 2020 and April 2021, pursuant to the terms of the expired exclusive placement agent
agreement. Allegedly, the exclusive placement agent agreement required the Company to pay FT Global for capital received during the term
of the agreement and for the 12-month period following the termination of the agreement involving any investors that FT Global introduced
and/or wall-crossed to the Company. However, the Company believes the securities purchase transactions at issue did not involve the one
investor which FT Global introduced or wall-crossed to the Company during the term of the agreement. FT Global claims approximately $ 7,000,000
in damages and attorneys’ fees.
The Company timely removed the case to the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Georgia (the (“Court”) on February 9, 2021 based on diversity of jurisdiction. On March 9, 2021,
the Company filed a motion to dismiss based on FT Global’s failure to state a claim which is pending before the Court. On November
10, 2021, the Court entered an Order granting the Company’s motion to dismiss FT Global’s fraud claim and breach of contract
claim as to the disclosure of its confidential and proprietary information. The Court denied the Company’s motion to dismiss FT
Global’s i) breach of contract claim for failure to pay FT Global pursuant to the terms of the exclusive placement agent agreement;
ii) claim for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing; and iii) claim for attorney’s fees, and the court concluded
that additional information can be obtained through discovery. The trial began on April 8, 2024 and ended on April 11, 2024, on which
date the jury returned a verdict in favor of FT Global. On April 11, 2024, the Court entered a judgment awarding FT Global $ 8,875,265.31
and on April 16, 2024, the Court issued an amended judgment, awarding FT Global $ 10,598,379.93 , which includes $ 7,895,265.31 in damages,
$ 1,723,114.62 in prejudgment interest, and $ 980,000.00 in attorney’s fees. On May 9, 2024, the Company filed a post-trial motion
to set aside the jury verdict and for a new trial and the Court denied the motion on March 3, 2025. The Company filed notice of appeal
to appeal the judgement to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on April 2, 2025. The Company will seek to have
the judgment overturned on appeal. The Company’s opening brief in the appeal is due on June 11, 2025.
FT Global has registered the Court’s judgment in the United States
District Court for Southern District of New York (“NY Court”), where FT Global has brought a motion requiring the Company
to turn over its stock in its subsidiary companies. On August 28, 2024, NY Court granted FT Global’s motion for turnover of
Defendant’s shares in Defendant’s wholly-owned subsidiaries as Defendant 1) failed to satisfy the $ 10.8 million judgment rendered
in the Northern District of Georgia and registered in the Southern District of New York, and 2) is in possession of money and property
in which it has an interest. The NY Court ordered Defendant shall turn over the shares, membership, or limited partnership interests in
all of its subsidiaries, and the corporate seals of its China and Hong Kong-based subsidiaries, to the U.S. Marshal for auction or sale
until the judgment is satisfied. Pursuant to the order issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
on August 28, 2024, the United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York (“U.S. Marshal”) sold the securities of
the subsidiaries of the Company other than those in Hong Kong and China in auction of: (i) all of the membership interests in Future Fintech
Digital Capital Management LLC; (ii) all of the outstanding shares of FTFT UK Limited; (iii) the corporate seal of DigiPay FinTech Limited;
(iv) the corporate seal of GlobalKey SharedMall Limited; (iv) all of the outstanding shares of Future Fintech Labs Inc.; and (v) all of
the outstanding shares of Future Fintech Digital Number One GP, LLC (USA) to Alec Orudjiev, the general counsel of FT Global for $ 25,000
on December 18, 2024. On December 6, 2024, the Company agreed to sell all issued and outstanding shares of FTFT SuperComputing Inc. a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“FTFT SuperComputing”) to DDMM Capital LLC (the “Buyer”) for a purchase
price that equals to: (i) the assumption of the obligations of FTFT SuperComputing totaling $ 973,072.24 and (ii)$ 1,000,000 , which was
paid to an account at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP to satisfy, in part, the right of payment held by FT Global Capital, Inc. arising from
the judgment entered in favor of FT Global and against the Company registered in the Southern District of New York and all matters pertaining
to such litigation. The Company has appealed the turnover order of the NY Court for the auction of securities of the subsidiaries of the
Company in Hong Kong and China to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and is waiting for the final decision of the
Court of Appeals. On February 6, 2025, FT Global filed a motion (“Motion”) in the NY Court, amended on February 12, 2025,
seeking a turnover order for 39,825,939 (before 1 for 10 reverse stock split effected by the Company on April 1, 2025) unissued shares
of the Company’s common stock for sale to satisfy the judgement. On April 30, 2025, the Company received order from the NY
Court to turn over its unissued shares to U.S. Marshal for auction. The transfer agent of the Company has issued 1,951,443 shares of common
stock in the name of the United States Marshals Service. The Company will continue to vigorously defend the action against FT Global and
has filed notice of appeal to appeal the order of the NY Court to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
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Shareholders Lawsuit
(LaBelle and Janzen)
The LaBelle case is a
putative securities class action filed in January 2024 and is pending in the District of New Jersey. Denise LaBelle (“Plaintiff”)
alleges that the Company and certain of its officers violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act by making materially
false or misleading statements in the company’s public filings and disclosures relating to the former Chief Executive Officer of
the Company Mr. Shanchun Huang and charges filed by the SEC against Mr. Shanchun Huang with manipulative trading in the stock of the Company
using an offshore account shortly before he became the Company’s CEO in 2020 and failing to disclose his beneficial ownership.
Mr. Huang has denied the allegations of trading before he became CEO. Plaintiff claims that these alleged misstatements caused the
Company’s stock to trade at artificially inflated prices, harming investors when the truth was revealed. The lead plaintiff
and lead counsel were appointed in September 2024. The Company was served in September 2024, and the Plaintiff is currently seeking
substituted service on the individual defendants. Once service is resolved, the Plaintiff is expected to file an amended complaint,
which the Company and other defendants intend to move to dismiss.
The Janzen action is
a consolidated shareholder derivative case filed by Jeff Janzen on May 31, 2024, also pending in the District of New Jersey, brought nominally
on behalf of Future FinTech. Plaintiff alleges that certain current and former officers and directors breached fiduciary duties
by allowing or failing to prevent the same alleged misconduct at issue in LaBelle, including mismanagement and misleading public disclosures.
The derivative case has been stayed by stipulation, pending resolution of the anticipated motion to dismiss in LaBelle, but plaintiff
has reserved the right to participate in mediation and settlement discussions relating to the class action.
20. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
PRC Regulations
There are substantial uncertainties regarding
the interpretation and application of PRC laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the laws and regulations governing our business
and the enforcement and performance of our arrangements with customers in certain circumstances. We are considered foreign persons or
foreign funded enterprises under PRC laws and, as a result, we are required to comply with PRC laws and regulations related to foreign
persons and foreign funded enterprises. These laws and regulations are sometimes vague and may be subject to future changes, and their
official interpretation and enforcement may involve substantial uncertainty. The effectiveness of newly enacted laws, regulations or amendments
may be delayed, resulting in detrimental reliance. New laws and regulations that affect existing and proposed future businesses may also
be applied retroactively. We cannot predict what effect the interpretation of existing or new PRC laws or regulations may have on our
business.
Customer concentration risk
For three months ended March 31, 2025, one customer
accounted for 84.2 % of the Company’s total revenues. For three months ended March 31, 2024, two customers accounted for 59.07 % and
12.05 % of the Company’s total revenues.
Vendor concentration risk
For three months ended March 31, 2025, one vendor accounted for 98.32 %
of the Company’s total purchases. For three months ended March 31, 2024, one vendor accounted for 96.64 % of the Company’s
total purchases.
21. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through
the date of the issuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements and no subsequent event is identified.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q and other
reports filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC (collectively the “Filings”) contain or may contain forward-looking
statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, Company’s management as well
as estimates and assumptions made by Company’s management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. When used in the filings, the words “may”, “will”,
“should”, “would”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”,
“future”, “intend”, “plan”, or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate
to Company or Company’s management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of Company with
respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors (including the statements in the section
“results of operations” below), and any businesses that Company may acquire. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties
materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed,
estimated, expected, intended, or planned. Factors that might cause or contribute to such a discrepancy include, but are not limited to,
those listed under the heading “Risk Factors” and those listed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2024 (the “2024 Form 10-K”) and in this Form 10-Q. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Financial
Statements and related Notes thereto included elsewhere in this report and in our 2024 Form 10-K.
Although the Company believes the expectations
reflected in the forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of
activity, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, the Company
does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results. Readers are urged to carefully
review and consider the various disclosures made throughout the entirety of this report, which attempts to advise interested parties of
the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
Overview of Our Business
Future FinTech is a holding company incorporated under the laws of
the State of Florida and it is not a Chinese operating company. As a holding company with no material operations of our own, we conduct
a substantial majority of our operations through our subsidiaries and this structure involves unique risks to investors. The Company historically
engaged in the production and sale of fruit juice concentrates (including fruit purees and fruit juices), fruit beverages (including fruit
juice beverages and fruit cider beverages) in People’s Republic of China. Due to drastically increased production costs and tightened
environmental laws in China, the Company had transformed its business from fruit juice manufacturing and distribution to supply chain
financing services and trading in China, asset management business in Hong Kong and cross-border money transfer service in UK. The Company
also expanded into brokerage and investment banking business in Hong Kong and cryptocurrency mining farm in the U.S. The Company
had a contractual arrangements with a VIE E-Commerce Tianjin in China, which has generated minimal revenue and business since 2021 due
to the negative impact caused by COVID-19. The Company started the process to close it down in November 2023 and completed deregistration
and dissolution of the VIE with local authority on March 7, 2024. Due to worsened investment market sentiment in Hong Kong, the Company
sold its ownership in Nice Talent Asset Management Limited (“NTAM”) to a third party for HK$2.4 million (approximately $300,000)
in November 2024 and is no longer in asset management business in Hong Kong. On December 6, 2024, the Company agreed to sell all issued
and outstanding shares of FTFT SuperComputing Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“FTFT SuperComputing”) to DDMM
Capital LLC (the “Buyer”) for a purchase price that equals to: (i) the assumption of the obligations of FTFT SuperComputing
totaling $973,072.24 and (ii)$1,000,000, which was paid to an account at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP to satisfy, in part, the right of payment
held by FT Global Capital, Inc. arising from the judgment entered in favor of FT Global and against the Company registered in the Southern
District of New York and all matters pertaining to such litigation. The closing of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement took
place on December 9, 2024. On December 18, 2024, the Company sold all of its interest and ownership of Future Fintech Digital Capital
Management LLC, FTFT UK Limited, DigiPay FinTech Limited, GlobalKey SharedMall Limited, Future Fintech Labs Inc., and Future Fintech Digital
Number One GP, LLC (USA) to Alec Orudjiev, the general counsel of FT Global for $25,000 through the court ordered auction by the United
States Marshal for the Southern District of New York. Currently, the main business of the Company is supply-chain financing services and
trading in China.
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There are legal and operational risks
associated with being based in and having a substantial majority of operations in China and Hong Kong. These risks could result in a
material change in our operations and/or the value of our common stock or could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability
to offer or continue to offer securities to investors and cause the value of our shares to significantly decline or be worthless. In
the past few years, the PRC government initiated a series of regulatory actions and statements to regulate business operations in
China with little advance notice, including cracking down on illegal activities in the securities market, enhancing supervision over
China-based companies listed overseas using variable interest entity structure, adopting new measures to extend the scope of
cybersecurity reviews, and expanding the efforts in anti-monopoly enforcement. On July 6, 2021, the General Office of the Communist
Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council jointly issued an announcement to crack down on illegal
activities in the securities market and promote the high-quality development of the capital market, which, among other things,
requires the relevant governmental authorities to strengthen cross-border oversight of law-enforcement and judicial cooperation, to
enhance supervision over China-based companies listed overseas, and to establish and improve the system of extraterritorial
application of the PRC securities laws. On February 15, 2022, Cybersecurity Review Measures published by Cyberspace Administration
of China or the CAC, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Public
Security, Ministry of State Security, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, People’s Bank of China, State Administration
of Radio and Television, China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”), State Secrecy Administration and State
Cryptography Administration became effective, which provides that, Critical Information Infrastructure Operators
(“CIIOs”) that intend to purchase internet products and services and Online Platform Operators engaging in data
processing activities that affect or may affect national security shall be subject to the cybersecurity review by the Cybersecurity
Review Office. On July 7, 2022, CAC promulgated the Measures for the Security Assessment of Data Cross-border Transfer, effective on
September 1, 2022, which requires the data processors to apply for data cross-border security assessment coordinated by the CAC
under the following circumstances: (i) any data processor transfers important data to overseas; (ii) any critical information
infrastructure operator or data processor who processes personal information of over 1 million people provides personal information
to overseas; (iii) any data processor who provides personal information to overseas and has already provided personal information of
more than 100,000 people or sensitive personal information of more than 10,000 people to overseas since January 1st of the
previous year; and (iv) other circumstances under which the data cross-border transfer security assessment is required as prescribed
by the CAC. On February 17, 2023, the CSRC released New Overseas Listing Rules with five interpretive guidelines, which took effect
on March 31, 2023. The New Overseas Listing Rules require Chinese domestic enterprises to complete filings with CSRC and report
related information under certain circumstances, such as: a) an issuer making an application for initial public offering and listing
in an overseas market; b) an issuer making an overseas securities offering after having been listed on an overseas market; c) a
domestic company seeking an overseas direct or indirect listing of its assets through single or multiple acquisition(s), share swap,
transfer of shares or other means. According to the Notice on Arrangements for Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic
Enterprises, published by the CSRC on February 17, 2023, a company that (i) has already completed overseas listing or (ii) has
already obtained the approval for the offering or listing from overseas securities regulators or exchanges but has not completed
such offering or listing before effective date of the new rules and also completes the offering or listing before September 30, 2023
are considered as an existing listed company and is not required to make any filing until it conducts a new offering in the future.
Furthermore, upon the occurrence of any of the material events specified below after an issuer has completed its offering and listed
its securities on an overseas stock exchange, the issuer shall submit a report thereof to the CSRC within 3 business days after the
occurrence and public disclosure of the event: (i) change of control; (ii) investigations or sanctions imposed by overseas
securities regulatory agencies or other competent authorities; (iii) change of listing status or transfer of listing segment; or
(iv) voluntary or mandatory delisting. The New Overseas Listing Rules stipulate the legal consequences to the companies for
breaches, including failure to fulfill filing obligations or filing documents having false statement or misleading information or
material omissions, which may result in a fine ranging from RMB1 million to RMB10 million, and in cases of severe violations, the
relevant responsible persons may also be barred from entering the securities market. On February 24, 2023, the CSRC, the
Ministry of Finance, the National Administration of State Secretes Protection and the National Archives Administration released the
Provisions on Strengthening the Confidentiality and Archives Administration Related to the Overseas Securities Offering and Listing
by Domestic Companies, or the Confidentiality and Archives Administration Provisions, which took effect on March 31, 2023. PRC
domestic enterprises seeking to offer securities and list in overseas markets, either directly or indirectly, shall establish and
improve the system of confidentiality and archives work, and shall complete approval and filing procedures with competent
authorities, if such PRC domestic enterprises or their overseas listing entities provide or publicly disclose documents or materials
involving state secrets and work secrets of state organs to relevant securities companies, securities service institutions, overseas
regulatory agencies and other entities and individuals. It further stipulates that (i) providing or publicly disclosing documents
and materials which may adversely affect national security or public interests, and accounting records or photocopies thereof to
relevant securities companies, securities service institutions, overseas regulatory agencies and other entities and individuals
shall be subject to corresponding procedures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations; and (ii) any working papers formed in
the territory of the PRC by securities companies and securities service agencies that provide domestic enterprises with securities
services relating to overseas securities issuance and listing shall be stored in the territory of the PRC, the outbound transfer of
which shall be subject to corresponding procedures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. As of the date of this report,
these new laws and guidelines that became effective have not impacted the Company’s ability to conduct its business, accept
foreign investment or list on a U.S. or other foreign stock exchange except for the filing requirement under New Overseas Listing
Rules. The Company is still processing the filings with CSRC for its offerings since the effective of New Overseas Listing Rules and
has not complied the filing requirements yet which would subject the Company to fines and other penalties for violation of New
Overseas Listing Rules. In addition, new rules and regulations could be adopted and there are uncertainties in the interpretation
and enforcement of existing laws and guidelines, which could materially and adversely impact our business and financial outlook and
may impact our ability to accept foreign investments or continue to list on a U.S. or other foreign stock exchange. Any change
in foreign investment regulations, and other policies in China or related enforcement actions by China government could result in a
material change in our operations and the value of our securities and could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to
offer our securities to investors or cause the value of our securities to significantly decline or be worthless.
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On August 6, 2021, the
Company completed acquisition of 90% of the issued and outstanding shares of Nice Talent Asset Management Limited (“NTAM”),
a Hong Kong-based asset management company, from Joy Rich Enterprises Limited (“Joy Rich”). NTAM is licensed under the Securities
and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (“SFC”) to carry out regulated activities in Type 4: Advising on Securities and Type 9:
Asset Management. In order to retain talent in view of the increased turnover in the industry in Hong Kong, top performers of NTAM who
had worked with the company for years were granted the right to subscribe for new shares of NTAM with cash. As a result, in July 2023,
19 shares of NTAM were issued to Ms. Lau Kwai Chun at a cash consideration of HK$1,786,301 and in December 2023, 11 shares of NTAM were
issued to Aspenwood Capital Partner Limited at a cash consideration of HK$1,034,174. Due to the abovementioned 30 new shares issuance,
the Company’s holding of NTAM decreased from 90% to 77.14%. In August 2024, NTAM issued additional 168 shares with HK$17,900 each
for a total of HK$3,007,200 by way of rights subscription offer to three existing shareholders of NTAM and Future Fintech (Hong Kong)
Limited did not participate in the subscription and an outsider investor purchased the shares. After the right subscription, the shareholding
percentage of NTAM by Future Fintech (Hong Kong) Limited decreased from 77.14% to 42.86%. In November 2024, the Company sold its
remaining 42.86% ownership of NTAM to a third party for HK$2.4 million and is no longer in asset management business in Hong Kong.
On April 18, 2022, the
Company and Future Fintech (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company jointly acquired 100% equity interest of KAZAN
S.A., a company incorporated in Republic of Paraguay for $288. Kazan S.A. has no operation before the acquisition. The Company tried to
develop bitcoin and other cryptocurrency mining and related service business in Paraguay. The Company has changed its name from KAZAN
S.A to FTFT Paraguay S.A. on July 28, 2022 and it was dissolved in December 2023 as the Company was not able to develop the business in
Paraguay as planned.
On February 27, 2023,
Future FinTech (Hong Kong) Limited (“Buyer”), a company incorporated in Hong Kong and a wholly owned subsidiary of Future
FinTech Group Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Share Transfer Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Alpha Financial
Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong (“Seller”) and sole owner and shareholder of Alpha International Securities (Hong
Kong) Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong (“Alpha HK”) and Alpha Information Service (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., a company
incorporated in China (“Alpha SZ”). Alpha HK holds Type 1 ‘Securities Trading’, Type 2 ‘Futures Contract
Trading’ and Type 4 ‘Securities Consulting’ financial licenses issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
Alpha SZ provides technical support services to Alpha HK. The share transfer transaction was approved by the Securities and Futures
Commission of Hong Kong (“SFC”) in August 2023 and the acquisition was closed on November 7, 2023. The names of the two entities
were subsequently changed to ‘FTFT International Securities and Futures Limited’ and ‘FTFT Information Services (Shenzhen)
Co. Ltd.’, respectively.
On September 4, 2024,
the Company deregistered and dissolved the Tianjin Future Private Equity Fund Management Partnership, a Limited Partnership under the
laws of China.
On December 6, 2024,
the Company and FTFT SuperComputing Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“FTFT SuperComputing”) entered into a Stock
Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with DDMM Capital LLC (the “Buyer”). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement,
the Company sold all of the issued and outstanding shares of FTFT SuperComputing to the Buyer for a purchase price that equals to: (i)
the assumption of the obligations of FTFT SuperComputing totaling $973,072.24 and (ii)$1,000,000, which was paid to an account at Olshan
Frome Wolosky LLP to satisfy, in part, the right of payment held by FT Global Capital, Inc. arising from the judgment entered in favor
of FT Global and against the Company registered in the Southern District of New York and all matters pertaining to such litigation. The
closing of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement took place on December 9, 2024.
On December 18, 2024,
the Company sold all of its interest and ownership of Future Fintech Digital Capital Management LLC, FTFT UK Limited, DigiPay FinTech
Limited, GlobalKey SharedMall Limited, Future Fintech Labs Inc., and Future Fintech Digital Number One GP, LLC (USA) to Alec Orudjiev,
the general counsel of FT Global for $25,000 through the court ordered auction by the United States Marshal for the Southern District
of New York.
On January 26, 2023,
the Company filed with the Florida Secretary of State’s office Articles of Amendment (the “Amendment”) to amend
its Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (“Articles of Incorporation”). As a result of the Amendment,
the Company has authorized and approved a 1-for-5 reverse stock split of the Company’s authorized shares of common stock from 300,000,000
shares to 60,000,000 shares, accompanied by a corresponding decrease in the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock
(the “2023 Reverse Stock Split”).
On March 27, 2025, the
Company filed with the Florida Secretary of State’s office Articles of Amendment (the “Amendment”) to amend its
Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (“Articles of Incorporation”). As a result of the Amendment,
the Company has authorized and approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of the Company’s authorized shares of common stock from 60,000,000
shares to 6,000,000 shares, accompanied by a corresponding decrease in the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock
(“2025 Reverse Stock Split”, collectively with 2023 Reverse Stock Split as “Reverse Splits”). The common stock
will continue to be $0.001 par value. The Company rounded up the fractional shares that result from the 2025 Reverse Stock Split and no
fractional shares will be issued in connection with the 2025 Reverse Stock Split and no cash or other consideration will be paid in connection
with any fractional shares that would otherwise have resulted from the 2025 Reverse Stock Split. No changes are being made to the number
of preferred shares of the Company which remain as 10,000,000 preferred shares as authorized but not issued. The amendment to the Articles
of Incorporation of the Company took effect at 1:00pm E.T. on April 1, 2025.
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The Company operated
a blockchain based online shopping platform, Chain Cloud Mall (“CCM”) Chain Cloud Mall through its VIE and its business was
materially and negatively affected by outbreak of COVID-19 since early 2020 because the Company was unable to implement its promotion
strategy to enroll new members through training of such members and distributors via meetings and conferences which was not possible during
the outbreak of COVID-19. CCM has generated minimal revenue and business since 2021, despite the Company transformed the member-based
business model of CCM to a sale agent based “Enterprise Communication as A Service” or eCAAS platform during the second quarter
of 2021. The Company started a process to close it down in November 2023 and completed deregistration and dissolution of the VIE with
local authority on March 7, 2024.
The Company currently has one directly controlled
subsidiary: Future FinTech (Hong Kong) Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong.
Supply Chain Financing Service and Trading
in China
Since the second quarter of 2021, we started coal
supply chain financing service and trading business. Since the third quarter of 2021, we started aluminum ingots supply chain financing
service and trading business. Since the first quarter of 2023, we started sand and steel supply chain financing service and trading business.
Our supply chain finance business mainly serves
the receivables and payables of industrial customers, obtains the creditor’s rights or commodity goods rights of large state-owned
enterprises through trade execution, provides customers with working capital, accelerates capital turnover, and then expands the business
scale and improves the industrial value.
Through our supply chain service ability and customer
resources, we can tap into low-risk assets, flexibly carry out financial services around the actual financial needs of certain industries,
and reduce the overall risk of the business by using the control of business flow, goods logistics and capital flow in the process of
commodity circulation.
We focus on bulk commodity goods such as coal,
aluminum ingots, sand and steel and take large state-owned or listed companies as the core service targets; We use our own funds as the
operation basis, actively uses a variety of channels and products for financing, such as banks, commercial factoring companies, accounts
receivable, asset-backed securities, and other innovative financing methods to obtain sufficient funds.
We sign purchase and sale agreements with suppliers
and buyers. The suppliers are responsible for the supply and transportation of goods to the end users’ designated freight yard or
transfer the title to us in certain warehouses. We also provide trading service as we don’t take control over the ownership of the
goods but receive agent service fee for the transaction. For the sale of goods where we obtain control of the goods before transferring
it to the customer, we recognize revenue based on the gross revenue amount billed to customers as sales of goods. We consider multiple
factors when determining whether we obtain control of the goods, including evaluating if we can establish the price of the goods, retain
inventory risk for tangible goods or have the responsibility for ensuring acceptability of the goods. We recognize net revenue as agent
services for the sales of coals, aluminum ingots, and steel when no control obtained throughout the transactions. We select the customers
and suppliers that have good credit and reputation.
FTFT International Securities and Futures Limited,
a company we acquired in November 2023, provides brokerage and investment banking services in Hong Kong. FTFT International Securities
and Futures Limited holds Type 1 “Securities Trading”, Type 2 “Futures Contract Trading” and Type 4 “Securities
Consulting” financial licenses issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of Three Months ended March 31,
2025 and 2024:
Revenue
The following table presents our consolidated
revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively:
Three months ended
March 31,
Change
2025
2024
Amount
%
Supply Chain Financing/Trading
477,792
441,764
36,028
8.16 %
Others
75,185
237,425
(162,240 )
(68.33 )%
Total
$ 552,977
$ 679,189
$ (126,212 )
(18.58 )%
The decrease in revenue for the three months ended
March 31, 2025 was primarily due to less revenue from others, mainly due to the decreased debt recovery consulting service fee as well
as U.S. dollar bond service income of approximately $0.16 million.
Supply chain financing/trading increased $36,028
from $0.44 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 to $0.48 million for the same period of 2025. It was due to the Company sold
more bulk goods with ownership than as an agent which counted the total sales as our revenue instead of agent fees.
Other revenues decreased from $0.24 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2024 to $0.08 million for the same period of 2025, mainly due to the decreased debt recovery consulting
service fee as well as U.S. dollar bond service income of approximately $0.16 million.
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Gross Profit and Margin
The following table presents the consolidated
gross profit of each of our main products and services and the consolidated gross profit margin, which is gross profit as a percentage
of the related revenues, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively:
Three months ended March 31,
2025
2024
Gross
profit
Gross
margin
Gross
profit
Gross
margin
Supply Chain Financing/Trading
10,199
12.97
%
44,073
16.02
%
Others
68,419
87.03
%
231,021
83.98
%
Total
$
78,618
100.00
%
$
275,094
100.00
%
Overall gross profit decreased to $0.08 million for three months ended
March 31, 2025 from $0.28 million for the same period of 2024. The decrease is mainly due to the decrease of gross profits from others
which is in line with the decrease of revenues during the first quarter of 2025. Overall gross margin as a percentage of revenue was 14.22%
for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 26.29% from 40.50% for the same period of last fiscal year, mainly due to decrease
in profit margin for debt recovery consulting service fee as well as U.S. dollar bond service.
Operating Expenses
The following table presents our consolidated
operating expenses and operating expenses as a percentage of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively: (in
thousands)
First quarter of 2025
First quarter of 2024
Amount
% of
revenue
Amount
% of
revenue
General and administrative
$ 1,579
177.22 %
$ 1,191
175.41 %
Stock compensation expense
1,085
121.77 %
-
%
Selling expenses
192
21.55 %
267
39.32 %
Bad debt provision
28,369
3183.95 %
719
105.89 %
Total operating expenses
$ 31,225
3504.49 %
$ 2,177
320.62 %
General and administrative expenses increased
by $0.39 million, or 32.63%, to $1.58 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 from $1.19 million for the same period of last
fiscal year. The increase in general and administrative expenses was mainly due to increased consulting fee during the three months ended
March 31, 2025.
Stock compensation expense was $1.09 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2025. On March 10, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company granted 500,000 shares of common
stock of the Company (“Shares”), par value $0.001, pursuant to the Company’s 2024 Omnibus Equity Plan, to certain officers
and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. As the closing price of the Company stock was $2.17 on March 10, 2025, the Company
recorded an expense of $1.09 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. As of the date of this report, the Shares have been issued
to the Grantees. The stock price and share numbers have been adjusted based on the one for ten reverse split effected on April 1,
2025.
Selling expenses decreased by $0.08 million during
the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period of last fiscal year. The decrease in selling expenses was mainly due
to decreased employee bonuses.
Bad debt provision increased by $27.65 million
during the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period of last fiscal year. The increase was due to provision for bad
debts on related party receivables in connection with the disposal of a subsidiary in 2025.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other expenses, net, decreased by $1.64 million to positive $0.20 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2025 from $1.44 million in the same period of the last fiscal year, primarily due to higher legal
fees of litigation with FT Global in the same period of 2024.
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Income Tax
Tax provision was nil for the three months ended
March 31, 2025, primarily due to decreased revenue.
Net loss from continue operation
Net loss from continue operation increased by $27.60 million from $3.34
million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 to $30.95 million for the same period of 2025 mainly due to the increase in operating
expenses, as discussed above.
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations
Gain on disposal of discontinued operation was $28.24 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2025, which was related to the transfer of FTFT UK LIMITED, FTFT Finance UK Limited, Future Fintech Digital
Number One US, LP, Future Fintech Digital Number One Offshore, LLC(Cayman), Future Fintech Digital Number One GP,LLC (USA), FTFT Digital
Number One, Ltd.(Cayman), Future FinTech Labs Inc, Future Fintech Digital Capital, FTFT CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, DigiPay FinTech Limited,
DCON DigiPay Limited-JPN and Global Key Shared Mall Ltd.
Loss per Share
Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations were $(12.65)
and $10.78 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, respectively, as compared to a loss of $(1.68) and $0.01 for the same periods of
2024, respectively. Basic and diluted income per share attributable to discontinued operations was $(12.65) and $10.76 for the three months
ended March 31, 2025, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to discontinued operations was $(1.68) and $0.01
for the three months ended March 31, 2024, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2025, we had cash and restricted
cash of $4.44 million, as compared to $4.77 million as of December 31, 2024.
Our working capital has historically been generated from our operating
cash flows, advances from our customers and loans from bank facilities. Our working capital was $6.50 million as of March 31, 2025, a
decrease of $1.10 million from working capital of $7.60 million as of December 31, 2024, mainly due to the decrease in current assets
and an increase in current liabilities.
Net cash used in operating activities increased
by $21.45 million to $28.84 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 from $7.39 million for the same period of the last fiscal
year. The decrease in net cash used by operating activities was primarily due to decrease in other receivable.
Net cash provided by investing activities decreased
$0.65 million to $0.16 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 from $0.80 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
It was due to decrease in payment for short term investment.
Net cash provided by financing activities for
the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $6,093 representing an increase of $2.47 million, as compared to cash used in financing activities
of $2.47 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase in cash provided by financing activities was mainly due to
proceeds from the issuance of common stock from a private placement, net of issuance costs in first quarter 2024.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
As of March 31, 2025, we did not have any off-balance
sheet arrangements.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Not applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our principal executive officer and principal interim financial officer, respectively,
evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act,
as of the end of the period covered by this report. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures
designed to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in 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 that such
information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate,
to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
concluded that, as of March 31, 2025, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to a material weakness in our internal
control over financial reporting. Specifically, we currently lack sufficient accounting personnel with the appropriate level of knowledge,
experience and training in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
We have taken, and are taking, certain
actions to remediate the material weakness related to our lack of U.S. GAAP experience. We have engaged an outside consultant with
U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience to supplement our current internal accounting personnel and assist us in the preparation of our
financial statements to ensure that our financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We also engaged an internal
control consulting firm in July 2023 to review, test and improve our internal accounting controls and internal control over
financial reporting which issued a report in early January 2024. We have adopted and are implementing policies, procedures and
practices recommended in the report of the consultant and have arranged training of internal control for our employees and
management on disclosure controls and procedures. We believe the measures described above will remediate the material weakness
from the quarter identified above. The Company continues to make efforts to implement its existing and newly adopted procedures to
improve our disclosure controls and internal controls over financing reporting. As we continue to evaluate and work to improve our
internal control over financial reporting, we may determine that additional measures.
Changes to Internal Control over Financial
Reporting
Other than discussed above, there were no changes
in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during
the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over
financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Legal case with FT Global Litigation
In January 2021, FT Global Capital, Inc. (“FT
Global”), a former placement agent of the Company filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia.
FT Global served the complaint upon the Company in January 2021. In the complaint, FT Global alleges claims, most of which attempt to
hold the Company liable under legal theories that relate back to an alleged breach of an exclusive placement agent agreement between FT
Global and the Company in July 2020 which had a term of three months. FT Global claims that the Company failed to compensate FT Global
for securities purchase transactions between December 2020 and April 2021, pursuant to the terms of the expired exclusive placement agent
agreement. Allegedly, the exclusive placement agent agreement required the Company to pay FT Global for capital received during the term
of the agreement and for the 12-month period following the termination of the agreement involving any investors that FT Global introduced
and/or wall-crossed to the Company. However, the Company believes the securities purchase transactions at issue did not involve the one
investor which FT Global introduced or wall-crossed to the Company during the term of the agreement. FT Global claims approximately $7,000,000
in damages and attorneys’ fees.
The Company timely removed the case to the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (the (“Court”) on February 9, 2021 based on diversity of jurisdiction.
On March 9, 2021, the Company filed a motion to dismiss based on FT Global’s failure to state a claim which is pending before the
Court. On November 10, 2021, the Court entered an Order granting the Company’s motion to dismiss FT Global’s fraud claim and
breach of contract claim as to the disclosure of its confidential and proprietary information. The Court denied the Company’s motion
to dismiss FT Global’s i) breach of contract claim for failure to pay FT Global pursuant to the terms of the exclusive placement
agent agreement; ii) claim for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing; and iii) claim for attorney’s fees, and the
court concluded that additional information can be obtained through discovery. The trial began on April 8, 2024 and ended on April 11,
2024, on which date the jury returned a verdict in favor of FT Global. On April 11, 2024, the Court entered a judgment awarding FT Global
$8,875,265.31 and on April 16, 2024, the Court issued an amended judgment, awarding FT Global $10,598,379.93, which includes $7,895,265.31
in damages, $1,723,114.62 in prejudgment interest, and $980,000.00 in attorney’s fees. On May 9, 2024, the Company filed a post-trial
motion to set aside the jury verdict and for a new trial and the Court denied the motion on March 3, 2025. The Company filed notice of
appeal to appeal the judgement to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on April 2, 2025. The Company will seek
to have the judgment overturned on appeal. The Company’s opening brief in the appeal is due on June 11, 2025.
FT Global has registered the Court’s judgment
in the United States District Court for Southern District of New York (“NY Court”), where FT Global has brought a motion
requiring the Company to turn over its stock in its subsidiary companies. On August 28, 2024, NY Court granted FT Global’s
motion for turnover of Defendant’s shares in Defendant’s wholly-owned subsidiaries as Defendant 1) failed to satisfy the
$10.8 million judgment rendered in the Northern District of Georgia and registered in the Southern District of New York, and 2) is in
possession of money and property in which it has an interest. The NY Court ordered Defendant shall turn over the shares, membership,
or limited partnership interests in all of its subsidiaries, and the corporate seals of its China and Hong Kong-based subsidiaries, to
the U.S. Marshal for auction or sale until the judgment is satisfied. Pursuant to the order issued by the United States District Court
for the Southern District of New York on August 28, 2024, the United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York (“U.S.
Marshal”) sold the securities of the subsidiaries of the Company other than those in Hong Kong and China in auction of: (i) all
of the membership interests in Future Fintech Digital Capital Management LLC; (ii) all of the outstanding shares of FTFT UK Limited;
(iii) the corporate seal of DigiPay FinTech Limited; (iv) the corporate seal of GlobalKey SharedMall Limited; (iv) all of the outstanding
shares of Future Fintech Labs Inc.; and (v) all of the outstanding shares of Future Fintech Digital Number One GP, LLC (USA) to Alec
Orudjiev, the general counsel of FT Global for $25,000 on December 18, 2024. On December 6, 2024, the Company agreed to sell all issued
and outstanding shares of FTFT SuperComputing Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“FTFT SuperComputing”) to DDMM
Capital LLC (the “Buyer”) for a purchase price that equals to: (i) the assumption of the obligations of FTFT SuperComputing
totaling $973,072.24 and (ii)$1,000,000, which was paid to an account at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP to satisfy, in part, the right of payment
held by FT Global Capital, Inc. arising from the judgment entered in favor of FT Global and against the Company registered in the Southern
District of New York and all matters pertaining to such litigation. The Company has appealed the turnover order of the NY Court for the
auction of securities of the subsidiaries of the Company in Hong Kong and China to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second
Circuit and is waiting for the final decision of the Court of Appeals. On February 6, 2025, FT Global filed a motion (“Motion”)
in the NY Court, amended on February 12, 2025, seeking a turnover order for 39,825,939 (before 1 for 10 reverse stock split effected
by the Company on April 1, 2025) unissued shares of the Company’s common stock for sale to satisfy the judgement. On April
30, 2025, the Company received order from the NY Court to turn over its unissued shares to U.S. Marshal for auction. The transfer agent
of the Company has issued 1,951,443 shares of common stock in the name of the United States Marshals Service. The Company will continue
to vigorously defend the action against FT Global and has filed notice of appeal to appeal the order of the NY Court to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Shareholders Lawsuit
(LaBelle and Janzen)
The LaBelle case is a
putative securities class action filed in January 2024 and is pending in the District of New Jersey. Denise LaBelle (“Plaintiff”)
alleges that the Company and certain of its officers violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act by making materially
false or misleading statements in the company’s public filings and disclosures relating to the former Chief Executive Officer of
the Company Mr. Shanchun Huang and charges filed by the SEC against Mr. Shanchun Huang with manipulative trading in the stock of the Company
using an offshore account shortly before he became the Company’s CEO in 2020 and failing to disclose his beneficial ownership.
Mr. Huang has denied the allegations of trading before he became CEO. Plaintiff claims that these alleged misstatements caused the
Company’s stock to trade at artificially inflated prices, harming investors when the truth was revealed. The lead plaintiff
and lead counsel were appointed in September 2024. The Company was served in September 2024, and the Plaintiff is currently seeking
substituted service on the individual defendants. Once service is resolved, the Plaintiff is expected to file an amended complaint,
which the Company and other defendants intend to move to dismiss.
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The Janzen action is a consolidated
shareholder derivative case filed by Jeff Janzen on May 31, 2024, also pending in the District of New Jersey, brought nominally on
behalf of Future FinTech. Plaintiff alleges that certain current and former officers and directors breached fiduciary duties by
allowing or failing to prevent the same alleged misconduct at issue in LaBelle, including mismanagement and misleading public
disclosures. The derivative case has been stayed by stipulation, pending resolution of the anticipated motion to dismiss in LaBelle,
but plaintiff has reserved the right to participate in mediation and settlement discussions relating to the class action.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not applicable.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On January 7, 2025, the holder of outstanding
convertible note of the Company (“Note”) elected to redeem a portion of the Note in 428,816 shares of common stock of the
Company for an amount of $100,000 with a price of $0.2332 per share. On January 24, 2025, the same holder elected to redeem a portion
of the Note in 183,230 shares of common stock for an amount $40,658 at a price of $0.2219 per share. The share numbers and prices are
pre- reverse split effected on April 1, 2025.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None .
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No.
Description
31.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended*
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended*
32.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002+
32.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002+
101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance 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
+
Furnished herewith
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
FUTURE FINTECH GROUP INC.
By:
/s/
Hu Li
Hu Li
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
May 20, 2025
By:
/s/ Ming Yi
Ming Yi
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
May 20, 2025
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