Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. 10-Q

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, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _________ to _________ Commission File Number 001-38308 Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. (Exact name of registrant issuer as specified in its charter) Nevada 32-0439333 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) B1601 Donogfang Yinxiang Building No. 139 Liansheng Road , Humen Town Dongguan , Guangdong, China 523000 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) Registrant’s phone number, including area code (86) 769-85729133 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common stock, par value $0.001 per share 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 issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See 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 ☒ As of May 15, 2023, there were 15,655,038 shares, par value $0.001, of the registrant’s common stock outstanding. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION 3 ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: 3 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2023 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2022 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited) 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited) 5 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited) 6 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Three Ended Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited) 7 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 16 ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 18 ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18 PART II OTHER INFORMATION 20 ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 20 ITEM 2 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 20 ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 20 ITEM 4 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 20 ITEM 5 OTHER INFORMATION 20 ITEM 6 EXHIBITS 20 SIGNATURES 21 2 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . FORTUNE VALLEY TREASURES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 20,186 $ 165,685 Accounts receivable (including $ 122,741 and $ 146,087 from related parties as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) 5,369,852 4,797,564 Inventories 85,272 148,925 Prepayments and other current assets, net (including $ 1,282,273 and $ 1,102,861 to related parties as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) 1,823,231 1,758,917 Total current assets 7,298,541 6,871,091 Non-current assets Deposits paid, net (including $ 697,871 and $ 758,445 to related parties as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) 863,517 1,121,302 Property and equipment, net 87,744 97,890 Operating lease right-of-use assets 293,113 297,232 Operating lease right-of-use assets, related parties 72,087 75,300 Operating lease right-of-use assets 72,087 75,300 Intangible assets, net 318,374 370,926 Goodwill 456,857 454,201 Total Assets $ 9,390,233 $ 9,287,942 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities Operating lease obligations – current $ 111,788 $ 110,201 Operating lease obligations, related parties - current 12,073 16,629 Operating lease obligations - current 12,073 16,629 Accounts payable (including $ 99,454 and $ 80,426 to related parties as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) 716,443 688,822 Accrued liabilities 600,857 502,389 Bank and other borrowings - current 482,409 422,653 Income tax payable 32,417 38,879 Customer advances 140,664 139,334 Due to related parties 571,030 565,675 Total current liabilities 2,667,681 2,484,582 Non-current liabilities Operating lease obligations – non-current 182,526 189,957 Operating lease obligations, related parties – non-current 51,429 55,056 Operating lease obligations – non-current 51,429 55,056 Bank and other borrowings 32,392 58,438 Total Liabilities 2,934,028 2,788,033 Stockholders’ Equity Common stock ( 150,000,000 shares authorized, 15,655,038 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022) 15,655 15,655 Additional paid-in capital 11,061,233 11,061,233 Accumulated deficit and statutory reserves ( 4,593,223 ) ( 4,504,404 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss ( 135,536 ) ( 180,826 ) Total Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. stockholders’ equity 6,348,129 6,391,658 Noncontrolling interests 108,076 108,251 Total Stockholders’ Equity 6,456,205 6,499,909 Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 9,390,233 $ 9,287,942 See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 3 FORTUNE VALLEY TREASURES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(LOSS) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022 (Unaudited) 2023 2022 Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Net revenues (including $ 26,750 and $ 725 from related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively) $ 1,635,289 $ 1,261,810 Cost of revenues (including $ 228,982 and $ 136,912 from related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively) 677,367 518,462 Gross profit 957,922 743,348 Operating expenses: Selling and distribution expenses 13,242 18,155 General and administrative expenses 951,395 527,286 Operating income (loss) ( 6,715 ) 197,907 Other income (expense): Other income 1,774 6,207 Interest income 31 77 Interest expense ( 9,292 ) ( 5,825 ) Other income (expense), net ( 7,487 ) 459 Income (loss) before income tax ( 14,202 ) 198,366 Income tax expense 74,974 22,407 Net income (loss) $ ( 89,176 ) $ 175,959 Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests ( 357 ) 27,283 Net income (loss) attributable to Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. ( 88,819 ) 148,676 Other comprehensive income: Foreign currency translation income 45,472 10,720 Total comprehensive income (loss) ( 43,704 ) 186,679 Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests ( 175 ) 29,031 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. $ ( 43,529 ) $ 157,648 Earnings (loss) per share Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share $ ( 0.01 ) $ 0.01 Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding 15,655,038 15,655,038 See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 4 FORTUNE VALLEY TREASURES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022 (Unaudited) Number of shares Amount Paid-in Capital Comprehensive Loss Statutory Reserves controlling Interests Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Accumulated Other Accumulated Deficit and Non Total Number of shares Amount Paid-in Capital Comprehensive Loss Statutory Reserves controlling Interests Stockholders’ Equity Balance as of December 31, 2022 15,655,038 $ 15,655 $ 11,061,233 $ ( 180,826 ) $ ( 4,504,404 ) $ 108,251 $ 6,499,909 Net loss - - - - ( 88,819 ) ( 357 ) ( 89,176 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment - - - 45,290 - 182 45,472 Balance as of March 31, 2023 15,655,038 $ 15,655 $ 11,061,233 $ ( 135,536 ) $ ( 4,593,223 ) $ 108,076 $ 6,456,205 Common Stock Additional Accumulated Other Accumulated Deficit and Non Total Number of shares Amount Paid-in Capital Comprehensive Income Statutory Reserves controlling Interests Stockholders’ Equity Balance as of December 31, 2021 15,655,038 $ 15,655 $ 11,061,233 $ 544,305 $ ( 2,561,681 ) $ 404,842 $ 9,464,354 Net income - - - - 148,676 27,283 175,959 Net income ( loss) - - - - 148,676 27,283 175,959 Foreign currency translation adjustment - - - 8,972 - 1,748 10,720 Balance as of March 31, 2022 15,655,038 $ 15,655 $ 11,061,233 $ 553,277 $ ( 2,413,005 ) $ 433,873 $ 9,651,033 See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 5 FORTUNE VALLEY TREASURES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022 (Unaudited) 2023 2022 Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Cash flows from operating activities Net income (loss) $ ( 89,176 ) $ 175,959 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization expense 64,294 224,423 Non-cash lease expense 34,833 49,712 Allowance for credit losses 276,769 - Loss on disposal of intangible asset 1,526 - Changes in operating assets and liabilities Accounts receivable ( 546,350 ) 785,262 Inventories 64,778 ( 66,676 ) Prepayments and other current assets, net ( 53,733 ) ( 446,876 ) Due from related parties - 167 Deposits paid, net ( 11,881 ) ( 327,389 ) Accounts payable 23,682 ( 74,504 ) Due to related parties 12,199 ( 112,717 ) Customer advances 517 ( 31,914 ) Accrued liabilities 95,903 27,819 Income tax payable ( 6,716 ) ( 25,754 ) Operating lease obligations ( 41,550 ) ( 44,070 ) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities ( 174,905 ) 133,442 Cash flows from investing activity Acquisition of intangible asset ( 702 ) - Net cash used in investing activity ( 702 ) - Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings from a revolving credit line 67,963 - Repayments to bank loans ( 27,062 ) - Repayments to related parties - ( 78,761 ) Repayments to a third party ( 9,884 ) ( 16,877 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 31,017 ( 95,638 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents ( 909 ) ( 10,354 ) Net changes in cash and cash equivalents ( 145,499 ) 27,450 Cash and cash equivalents–beginning of the period 165,685 123,163 Cash and cash equivalents–end of the period $ 20,186 $ 150,613 Supplementary cash flow information: Interest paid $ 9,292 $ 5,825 Income taxes paid $ 121,883 $ 64,784 Non-cash investing and financing activity Operating lease right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease obligation $ 25,185 $ - See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 6 FORTUNE VALLEY TREASURES, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022 (Unaudited) NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. (formerly Crypto-Services, Inc.) (“FVTI” or the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 21, 2014. The Company’s current primary business operations of wholesale distribution and retail sales of alcoholic beverages of wine and distilled liquors, and drinking water distribution and delivery are conducted through its subsidiaries in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). On April 11, 2018, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement by and among DaXingHuaShang Investment Group Limited (“DIGLS”) and its shareholders: 1.) Yumin Lin, 2.) Gaosheng Group Co., Ltd. and 3.) China Kaipeng Group Co., Ltd. whereby the Company newly issued 15,000,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for all the outstanding shares in DIGLS. This transaction has been accounted for as a reverse takeover transaction and a recapitalization of the Company whereby the Company, the legal acquirer, is the accounting acquiree, and DIGLS, the legal acquiree, is the accounting acquirer; accordingly, the Company’s historical statement of stockholders’ equity has been retroactively restated to the first period presented. On March 1, 2019, the Company entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the “SP Agreement”) to acquire 100 % of the shares of Jiujiu Group Stock Co., Ltd. (“JJGS”), a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Seychelles. The transaction closed on March 1, 2019. Pursuant to the SP Agreement, the Company issued 5 shares of its common stock to JJGS to acquire 100 % of the shares of JJGS for a cost of $ 150 . After the closing, JJGS became the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary. JJGS owns all of the equity interest of Jiujiu (HK) Industry Limited (“JJHK”) and Jiujiu (Shenzhen) Industry Co., Ltd. (“JJSZ”). JJGS, JJHK and JJSZ did not have any material assets or liabilities as of December 31, 2019, and they did not have any substantial operations or active business during the year ended December 31, 2019. On June 22, 2020, the Company entered into a sale and purchase agreement along with Qianhai DaXingHuaShang Investment (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., a company incorporated in China and a wholly-owned subsidiary of FVTI (“QHDX”), to acquire 90 % of the shares of Dongguan Xixingdao Technology Co., Ltd. (“Xixingdao”), a company incorporated in the PRC, from certain shareholders of Xixingdao in exchange for 243,134 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company obtained the control of Xixingdao on August 31, 2020, the shares were issued on December 28, 2020. Xixingdao became the Company’s subsidiary since August 31, 2020. Basis of presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring entries considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for these periods are not necessarily comparable to, or indicative of, results of any other interim period or for the fiscal year taken as a whole. The condensed consolidated balance sheet information as of December 31, 2022 was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023 (the “report”). These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the report. Basis of consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The results of subsidiaries acquired during the respective periods are included in the consolidated statements of operations from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. The portion of the income or loss applicable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries is reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. 7 As of March 31, 2023, details of the Company’s major subsidiaries were as follows: SCHEDULE OF ENTITIES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES Entity Name Date of Incorporation Parent Entity Nature of Operation Place of Incorporation DIGLS July 4, 2016 FVTI Investment holding Republic of Seychelles DILHK June 22, 2016 DIGLS Investment holding Hong Kong, PRC QHDX November 3, 2016 DILHK Investment holding PRC FVTL May 31, 2011 QHDX Trading of food and platform PRC JJGS August 17, 2017 FVTI Investment holding Republic of Seychelles JJHK August 24, 2017 JJGS Investment holding Hong Kong, PRC JJSZ November 16, 2018 JJHK Trading of food PRC Xixingdao August 28, 2019 QHDX Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC Dongguan City Fu La Tu Trade Ltd (“FLTT”) September 27, 2020 FVTL Trading of alcoholic beverages PRC Dongguan City Fu Xin Gu Trade Ltd (“FXGT”) December 2, 2020 FVTL Trading of alcoholic beverages PRC Dongguan City Fu Xin Technology Ltd (“FXTL”) November 12, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC Dongguan City Fu Guan Healthy Industry Technology Ltd (“FGHL”) December 21, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC Dongguan City Fu Jing Technology Ltd (“FJTL”) November 17, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC Dongguan City Fu Xiang Technology Ltd (“FGTL”) November 16, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC Dongguan City Fu Ji Food & Beverage Ltd (“FJFL”) November 9, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC Dongguan City Fu Lai Food Ltd (“FLFL”) September 27, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC Dongguan City Fu Yi Beverage Ltd (“FYBL”) November 12, 2020 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery PRC Dongguan City Fu Xi Drinking Water Company Ltd (“FXWL”) March 17, 2021 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery, sales of alcoholic beverages and water purifier PRC Dongguan City Fu Jia Drinking Water Company Ltd (“FJWL”) March 29, 2021 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery, sales of water purifier PRC Dongguan City Fu Sheng Drinking Water Company Ltd (“FSWL”) March 29, 2021 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery, sales of water purifier PRC Shenzhen Fu Jin Trading Technology Company Ltd (“FJSTL” ) June 7, 2021 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery, sales of water purifier PRC Dongguan City Fu Li Trading Ltd (“FLTL”) September 10, 2021 Xixingdao Drinking water distribution and delivery, sales of water purifier PRC Guangdong Fu Gu Supply Chain Group Ltd (“FGGC”) September 13, 2021 QHDX Trading of alcoholic beverages PRC Dongguan City Fu Zhi Gu Trading Ltd (“FZGTL”) September 9, 2022 FVTL Trading of alcoholic beverages PRC Dongguan City Chang Fu Trading Ltd (“CFTL”) September 9, 2022 FVTL Trading of alcoholic beverages PRC Dongguan City La Tong Trading Ltd (“LTTL”) August 8, 2022 FVTL Trading of alcoholic beverages PRC Dongguan City Kai Fu Trading Ltd (“KFTL”) September 8, 2022 FVTL Trading of alcoholic beverages PRC 8 Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant accounting estimates include certain assumptions related to going concern, allowance of credit losses, allowance of deferred tax asset and uncertain tax position, implicit interest rate of operating leases, useful lives and impairment of long-lived assets, and impairment of goodwill. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Foreign currency translation and re-measurement The Company translates its foreign operations to the U.S. dollar in accordance with ASC 830, “ Foreign Currency Matters ”. The reporting currency for the Company and its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. The Company, DIGLS, DILHK, JJGS and JJHK’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar; QHDX, JJSZ and their subsidiaries which are incorporated in PRC use the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) as their functional currency. The Company’s subsidiaries, whose records are not maintained in that company’s functional currency, re-measure their records into their functional currency as follows: ● Monetary assets and liabilities at exchange rates in effect at the end of each period ● Nonmonetary assets and liabilities at historical rates ● Revenue and expense items at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period Gains and losses from these re-measurements were not significant and have been included in the Company’s results of operations. The Company’s subsidiaries, whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, translate their records into the U.S. dollar as follows: ● Assets and liabilities at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date ● Equities at the historical rate ● Revenue and expense items at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period Translation of amounts from the local currencies of the Company into US$ has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective periods: SCHEDULE OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE TRANSLATION 2023 2022 As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Period-end RMB:US$1 exchange rate 0.14558 0.15770 Period-average RMB:US$1 exchange rate 0.14616 0.15752 The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency and all foreign exchange transactions must take place through authorized institutions. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollars at the rates used in translation. Impairment of long-lived assets other than goodwill The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. Impairment may be the result of becoming obsolete from a change in the industry or new technologies. Impairment is present if the carrying amount of an asset is less than its undiscounted cash flows to be generated. If an asset is considered impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. The Company did not recognize any impairment of long-lived assets during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired in a business combination. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Others”, goodwill is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist, applying a fair-value based test. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis. The Company would recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value up to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not record any impairment of goodwill. 9 Revenue recognition The Company follows the guidance of ASC 606, revenue from contracts with customers is recognized using the following five steps: 1. Identify the contract(s) with a customer; 2. Identify the performance obligations in the contract; 3. Determine the transaction price; 4. Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and 5. Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. Under Topic 606, revenues are recognized when the promised products have been confirmed of delivery or services have been transferred to the consumers in amounts that reflect the consideration the customer expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services. The Company presents value added taxes (“VAT”) as reductions of revenues. The Company recognizes revenues net of value added taxes (“VAT”) and relevant charges. We generate revenue primarily from the sales of liquor, water, water purifier and other products directly to agents, wholesalers and end users, with majority of sales transactions were conducted offline. We recognize product revenue at a point in time when the control of the products has been transferred to customers. The transfer of control is considered complete when products have been picked up by or delivered to our customers. We account for shipping and handling fees as a fulfillment cost. The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue based on revenue by product types: SCHEDULE OF DISAGGREGATION REVENUE 2023 2022 Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Sales of liquor $ 903,720 $ 630,462 Sales of water 419,620 529,444 Sales of water purifier 253,123 84,740 Others 58,826 17,164 Total $ 1,635,289 $ 1,261,810 Contract liabilities Contract liabilities consist mainly of customer advances. On certain occasions, the Company may receive prepayments from downstream retailers or wholesales customers for liquors, water and other products prior to them taking possession of the Company’s products. The Company records these receipts as customer advances until the control of the products has been transferred the customers. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had customer advances of $ 140,664 and $ 139,334 , respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized $ 9,786 of customer advances in the opening balance. Related party transaction Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s-length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free market dealings may not exist. Representations about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s-length transactions unless such representations can be substantiated. Recently adopted accounting pronouncements In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU No. 2016-13 was further amended in November 2020 by ASU No. 2020-10, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842). As a result, ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses is effective for smaller reporting companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13 on January 1, 2023 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805), Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. This ASU clarifies that an acquirer of a business should recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination in accordance with ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. This ASU is expected to improve comparability for both the recognition and measurement of acquired revenue contracts with customers at the date of and after a business combination. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted ASU No. 2021-08 on January 1, 2023 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. NOTE 2 – PREPAYMENTS AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS, NET Prepayments and other current assets consisted of the following as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022: SCHEDULE OF PREPAYMENTS AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Prepayments (including $ 2,451,765 and $ 2,255,288 to related parties as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) $ 3,032,303 $ 3,001,866 Other current assets 45,314 4,631 Total prepayments and other current assets 3,077,617 3,006,497 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (including $ 1,169,492 and $ 1,152,427 to related parties as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) ( 1,254,386 ) ( 1,247,580 ) Prepayments and other current assets, net $ 1,823,231 $ 1,758,917 Balance of prepayments represented the advanced payments to suppliers including related party suppliers. Allowance for doubtful accounts movements is as follows: SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Beginning balance $ 1,247,580 $ - Additions (Deductions) to allowance ( 499 ) 1,284,005 Foreign currency translation adjustment 7,305 ( 36,425 ) Ending balance $ 1,254,386 $ 1,247,580 10 NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS PAID, NET Deposits paid consisted of the following as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022: SCHEDULE OF DEPOSITS PAID March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Deposits paid (including $ 1,650,128 and $ 1,628,511 to related parties as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) $ 2,391,336 $ 2,365,652 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (including $ 952,257 and $ 870,066 to related parties as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) ( 1,527,819 ) ( 1,244,350 ) Deposits paid, net $ 863,517 $ 1,121,302 Allowance for doubtful accounts movement is as follows: SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS OF DEPOSITS PAID March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Beginning balance $ 1,244,350 $ - Additions to allowance 277,268 1,280,681 Foreign currency translation adjustment 6,201 ( 36,331 ) Ending balance $ 1,527,819 $ 1,244,350 NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property and equipment consisted of the following as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022: SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Office equipment $ 116,520 $ 116,520 Leasehold improvement 126,386 126,386 Property and equipment 242,906 242,906 Less: Accumulated depreciation ( 155,162 ) ( 145,016 ) Property and equipment, net $ 87,744 $ 97,890 Depreciation expense, which was included in general and administrative expenses, for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $ 10,183 and $ 12,466 , respectively. NOTE 5 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Intangible assets and related accumulated amortization were as follows : SCHEDULE OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Distribution channel $ 3,135,879 $ 3,117,635 Others 27,151 27,809 Total intangible assets 3,163,030 3,145,444 Less: Accumulated amortization ( 1,887,441 ) ( 1,822,875 ) Less: Accumulated impairment ( 957,215 ) ( 951,643 ) Intangible assets, net $ 318,374 $ 370,926 Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $ 54,111 and $ 211,957 , respectively, included in cost of revenues and general and administrative expenses. As of March 31, 2023, the future estimated amortization costs for intangible assets are as follows: SCHEDULE OF FUTURE AMORTIZATION EXPENSES FOR DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS Year ending December 31, 2023 (remaining) $ 161,697 2024 145,016 2025 5,255 2026 5,255 2027 1,151 Total $ 318,374 NOTE 6 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Amounts due to related parties as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are as follows: SCHEDULE OF AMOUNT DUE FROM AND DUE TO RELATED PARTIES March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Mr. Yumin Lin President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Director and majority shareholder $ 361,026 $ 389,051 Ms. Xiulan Zhou Manager of a subsidiary, Mr. Yumin Lin’s wife 931 508 Mr. Huagen Li Manager of a subsidiary 2,329 2,316 Mr. Guodong Jia Manager of a subsidiary 3,508 2,342 Mr. Hongwei Ye Manager of a subsidiary, Shareholder 16 16 Mr. Anping Chen Manager of a subsidiary 2,601 1,290 Mr. Jiangwei Jia Manager of a subsidiary 5,307 3,678 Mr. Yuwen Li Vice President 80,068 64,924 Ms. Lihua Li Manager of a subsidiary 480 - Shenzhen DaXingHuaShang Industrial Group Ltd. (fka Shenzhen DaXingHuaShang Industry Development Ltd.) Mr. Yumin Lin is the supervisor of Shenzhen DaXingHuaShang Industrial Group Ltd. 87,350 86,842 Ms. Chunxiang Zhang Manager of a subsidiary 2,175 998 Mr. Meng Xue Manager of a subsidiary 6,867 5,449 Ms. Shuqin Chen Manager of a subsidiary 3,306 1,358 Mr. Zhipeng Zuo Manager of a subsidiary - 59 Mr. Deqin Ke Manager of a subsidiary 728 724 Mr. Aisheng Zhang Manager of a subsidiary 9,549 2,320 Mr. Zhihua Liao Manager of a subsidiary 4,789 3,800 $ 571,030 $ 565,675 11 Revenues generated from related parties during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: SCHEDULE OF REVENUE GENERATED FROM RELATED PARTIES 2023 2022 Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Mr. Kaihong Lin Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer $ 146 $ 241 Mr. Yumin Lin President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Director and majority shareholder - 222 Mr. Zihao Ye Manager of a subsidiary - 262 Ms. Xiulan Zhou Manager of a subsidiary, Mr. Yumin Lin’s wife 14 - Guangdong Yuexin Jiaotong Construction Co., Ltd. Mr. Naiyong Luo, a manager of a subsidiary, is the controlling shareholder of Guangdong Yuexin Jiaotong Construction Co., Ltd. 8,383 - Dongguan Humen Shuiyan Drinking Water Store Ms. Shuiyan Li, a shareholder of the Company, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan Humen Shuiyan Drinking Water Store 18,207 - Revenues generated from related parties $ 26,750 $ 725 Cost of revenues from related parties during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows: SCHEDULE OF COST OF REVENUES FROM RELATED PARTIES 2023 2022 Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Dongguan Baxi Food Distribution Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company $ 32,883 $ 8,178 Dongguan Dalingshan Xinwenhua Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company 13,743 14,648 Dongguan Pengqin Drinking Water Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company 17,186 9,555 Dongguan Dengqinghu Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company 1,388 1,082 Dongguan Tailai Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company 31,470 9,736 Dongguan Anxiang Technology Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company 35,989 46,721 Guangdong Jiaduonuo Shengshi Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company 68,214 39,765 Dongguan Dalingshan Runxin Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company 9,450 7,227 Dongguan City Yijia Trading Co., Ltd. Mr. Yongming Li, a shareholder of the Company, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan City Yijia Trading Co., Ltd. 18,659 - Cost of revenues from related parties $ 228,982 $ 136,912 12 Purchases from related parties during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: SCHEDULE OF PURCHASES FROM RELATED PARTIES 2023 2022 Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Dongguan Baxi Food Distribution Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company $ 36,365 $ 8,178 Dongguan Dalingshan Xinwenhua Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company 15,198 14,648 Dongguan Pengqin Drinking Water Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company 19,005 9,555 Dongguan Dengqinghu Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company 1,535 1,082 Dongguan Tailai Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company 34,802 9,736 Dongguan Anxiang Technology Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company 35,989 46,721 Guangdong Jiaduonuo Shengshi Trading Co., Ltd. Significantly influenced by the Company 68,215 39,765 Dongguan Dalingshan Runxin Drinking Water Store Significantly influenced by the Company 10,451 7,227 Dongguan City Yijia Trading Co., Ltd. Mr. Yongming Li, a shareholder of the Company, is the controlling shareholder of Dongguan City Yijia Trading Co., Ltd. 18,660 - Purchase from related party $ 240,220 $ 136,912 Due to related parties mainly consists of borrowings for working capital purpose, the balances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand. Mr. Yuwen Li, the Vice President of the Company, authorized the Company to use trademarks that were owned by him for ten years from October 5, 2019 to October 4, 2029 at no cost. Also see Note 2, 3, 8 and 9 for more transactions with related parties. NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES United States of America The Company is registered in the State of Nevada and is subject to United States of America tax law. The U.S. federal income tax rate is 21 %. Seychelles Under the current laws of the Seychelles, DIGLS and JJGS are registered as an international business company governed by the International Business Companies Act of Seychelles and there is no income tax charged in Seychelles. Hong Kong From year of assessment of 2018/2019 onwards, Hong Kong profit tax rates are 8.25 % on assessable profits up to HK$ 2,000,000 (approximately $ 255,146 ), and 16.5 % on any part of assessable profits over HK$ 2,000,000 . For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not have any assessable profits arising in or derived from Hong Kong, therefore no provision for Hong Kong profits tax was made in the periods reported. The PRC The Company’s subsidiaries are incorporated in the PRC, and are subject to the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Laws (“EIT Laws”) with the statutory income tax rate of 25 % with the following exceptions. On April 2, 2021, the State Taxation Administration issued the notice of the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation (“MOF and SAT”) [2021] No.12 to provide an enterprise income tax rate of 2.5% on small-scale and low-profit enterprises whose annual taxable income is less than RMB1,000,000, approximately $142,209, from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. MOF and SAT [2022] No.13 also provides an enterprise income tax rate of 5% on small-scale and low-profit enterprises whose annual taxable income is more than RMB1,000,000, approximately $142,209, but less than RMB3,000,000, approximately $426,627, from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024. The qualifications of small-scale and low-profit enterprises were examined annually by the Tax Bureau. All of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries met the criteria of small-scale and low-profit enterprises, except for Xixingdao, FVT Supply Chain and FLTT. 13 The components of the income tax provision are as follows: SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS OF INCOME TAX PROVISION 2023 2022 Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Current: – United States of America $ 41,444 $ - – Seychelles - - – Hong Kong - - – The PRC 33,530 22,407 Current income tax expense Deferred – United States of America - - – Seychelles - - – Hong Kong - - – The PRC - - Deferred income tax expense - - Total $ 74,974 $ 22,407 The effective tax rate was - 527.9 % and 11.3 % for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. NOTE 8 - OPERATING LEASES As of March 31, 2023, the Company has nineteen separate operating lease agreements for three office spaces, one warehouse and fifteen stores in PRC with remaining lease terms of from 4 months to 49 months. Two of the leases described above were entered with related parties. The operating lease entered with Ms. Qingmei Lin, a related party, is for the premises in Dongguan City, PRC. The agreement covers the period from January 1, 2019 to April 30, 2027 with the monthly rent expense of RMB 10,000 (approximately $ 1,462 ). The operating lease agreement entered with Mr. Hongwei Ye, another related party, is for the premises in Dongguan City, PRC. The agreement covers the period from September 27, 2020 to September 30, 2023 with the monthly rent expense of RMB 960 (approximately $ 140 ). The components of lease expense and supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS OF LEASE EXPENSE AND SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION 2023 2022 Operating lease cost (included in general and administrative expenses in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations) Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Related parties $ 4,806 $ 4,726 Non-related parties 33,284 37,773 Total $ 38,090 $ 42,499 Operating lease cost $ 38,090 $ 42,499 Other information for the three months ended March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease obligations $ 42,179 $ 51,477 Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) 2.91 3.66 Weighted average discount rate 3.23 % 3.23 % Maturities of the Company’s lease obligations as of March 31, 2023 are as follows: SCHEDULE OF MATURITIES OF LEASE OBLIGATIONS Year ending December 31, 2023 (remaining) $ 105,231 2024 119,801 2025 104,701 2026 42,953 2027 5,823 Total lease payment 378,509 Less: Imputed interest ( 20,693 ) Operating lease obligations $ 357,816 14 NOTE 9 – BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS In August 2020, the Company obtained a revolving credit line in the principal amount of RMB 910,000 (approximately $ 139,000 when borrowed) from China Construction Bank, which bears interest at 4.10 %. The credit line is guaranteed by Xiulan Zhou, a related party, and pledged by her property. The maturity date is on August 7, 2023 . In November 2021, the Company obtained a bank loan in the principal amount of RMB 500,000 (approximately $ 79,000 when borrowed) from Shenzhen Qianhai Webank Co., Ltd. (“WeBank”), which bears interest at 3.6% . The maturity date is on December 11, 2021 . On December 11, 2021, the Company and WeBank agreed to extend the maturity date of the loan to December 21, 2023 and increase the principal amount to RMB 500,750 (approximately $ 79,000 when borrowed) reflecting the accrued interest. The loan is guaranteed by Yumin Lin and bears interest at 10.71% . In May 2022, the Company obtained a revolving credit line in the principal amount of RMB 1,000,000 (approximately $ 149,000 when borrowed) from China Construction Bank, which bears interest at 4.45% . The credit line is guaranteed by Xiulan Zhou, a related party. The maturity date is on May 26, 2023 . In May 2022, the Company obtained a loan in the principal amount of RMB 161,000 (approximately $ 24,000 when borrowed) from Huaneng Guicheng Trust Co., Ltd. (“Huaneng Guicheng”), which bears interest at 11.34% . The loan is guaranteed by Yumin Lin. The maturity date is on May 21, 2024 . In May 2022, the Company obtained a bank loan in the principal amount of RMB 69,000 (approximately $ 10,000 when borrowed) from WeBank, which bears interest at 11.34% . The loan is guaranteed by Yumin Lin. The maturity date is on May 21, 2024 . In July 2022, the Company obtained two loans in the principal amount of RMB 99,000 (approximately $ 15,000 when borrowed) and RMB 231,000 (approximately $ 34,000 when borrowed) from WeBank and Guangdong Nanyue Bank Co., Ltd. (“Nanyue Bank”), respectively, which bear interest at 14.4% . The loans are guaranteed by Kaihong Lin. The maturity date is on July 8, 2024 . In July 2022, the Company obtained two loans in the principal amount of RMB 153,000 (approximately $ 23,000 when borrowed) and RMB 357,000 (approximately $ 53,000 when borrowed) from WeBank and Nanyue Bank, respectively, which bear interest at 14.4% . The loans are guaranteed by Falan Zhou, a manager of subsidiaries. The maturity date is on July 13, 2024 . In July 2022, the Company obtained a loan in the principal amount of RMB 380,000 (approximately $ 57,000 when borrowed) from Huaneng Guicheng, which bears interest at 12.6% . The loan is guaranteed by Yumin Lin. The maturity date is on July 21, 2024 . In February 2023, the Company obtained a revolving credit line in the principal amount of RMB 465,000 (approximately $ 68,000 when borrowed) from China Construction Bank, which bears interest at 4.00% . The loan is guaranteed by Shuqin Chen, a related party. The maturity date is on February 11, 2024 . The balance of the loans borrowed as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows: SCHEDULE OF BALANCE OF LOAN BORROWED UNDER CREDIT LINES March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Loans from a trust in PRC $ 50,554 $ 60,049 China Construction Bank 345,762 276,447 WeBank 61,416 77,220 Guangdong Nanyue Bank 57,069 67,375 Aggregate outstanding principal balances 514,801 481,091 Less: current portion 482,409 422,653 Non-current portion $ 32,392 $ 58,438 The total interest expense was $ 9,292 and $ 5,825 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Future minimum loan payments as of March 31, 2023 are as follows: SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MINIMUM LOAN PAYMENTS Year ending December 31, 2023 (remaining) $ 388,325 2024 126,476 Thereafter - Total $ 514,801 NOTE 10 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS In April 2023, the Company obtained two bank loans in the principal amount of RMB 224,000 (approximately $ 33,000 when borrowed) and RMB 96,000 (approximately $ 14,000 when borrowed) from Bank of Ningbo and WeBank, respectively. Both loans bear interest at 12.24 % with the maturity date on April 7, 2025 and are guaranteed by Falan Zhou, a manager of subsidiaries. 15 Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The information contained in this Form 10-Q is intended to update the information contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2023 (the “Form 10-K”) and presumes that readers have access to, and will have read, the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and other information contained in such Form 10-K. The following discussion and analysis also should be read together with our financial statements and the notes to the financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. The following discussion contains certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements appear in a number of places in this Report, including, without limitation, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” These statements are not guaranteed of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and requirements that are difficult to predict or are beyond our control. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this quarterly report. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. We strongly encourage investors to carefully read the factors described in our Form 10-K in the section entitled “Risk Factors” for a description of certain risks that could, among other things, cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements. We assume no responsibility to update the forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The following should also be read in conjunction with the unaudited Financial Statements and notes thereto that appear elsewhere in this report. Overview Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 21, 2014. We were initially incorporated to offer users with up-to-date information on digital currencies. We engage in the food supply chain operations and management through a service platform. Through various acquisitions of high-quality upstream and downstream companies in the industry, the Company creates a complete industrial chain to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness. The company mainly focuses on online and offline sales targeting regional wholesalers, retailers, supermarkets and major food and beverage (“F&B”) chains. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company conducted its business in one revenue stream: product sales – liquor, water, water purifier and other F&B products. Results of Operations Three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Change Net revenues $ 1,635,289 $ 1,261,810 $ 373,479 Cost of revenues (677,367 ) (518,462 ) (158,905 ) Gross profit 957,922 743,348 214,574 Operating expense (964,637 ) (545,441 ) (419,196 ) Interest income 31 77 (46 ) Other income 1,774 6,207 (4,433 ) Interest expense (9,292 ) (5,825 ) (3,467 ) Income taxes (74,974 ) (22,407 ) (52,567 ) Net income (loss) (89,176 ) 175,959 (265,135 ) Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (357 ) 27,283 (27,640 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. $ (88,819 ) $ 148,676 $ (237,495 ) Net Revenues Net revenues were $1,635,289 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, reflecting an increase of $373,479, or 30%, from $1,261,810 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase in net revenues was mainly as a result of the improved market condition with less impact from COVID-19 than the same period of the prior year . Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues was $677,367 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, reflecting an increase of $158,905, or 31%, from $518,462 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase in cost of revenue was due to the higher product sales volume in line with our revenue increase. Gross Profit Gross profit was $957,922 and $743,348 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, reflecting an increase of $214,574, or 29%. The increase in gross profit was due to the increase in the net revenues . Operating Expenses Operating expenses were $964,637 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, reflecting an increase of $419,196, or 77%, from $545,441 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to the increase in professional service fees and credit loss expenses. 16 Net Income (loss) For the three months ended March 31, 2023, our net loss was $89,176, compared to a net income of $175,959 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase in net loss was a result of the factors described above. Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests The Company records net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for any noncontrolling interests of consolidated subsidiaries. For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded a net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests of $357 and a net income attributable to noncontrolling interests of $27,283, respectively. Liquidity and Capital Resources Working Capital March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Change Total current assets $ 7,298,541 $ 6,871,091 $ 427,450 Total current liabilities 2,667,681 2,484,582 183,099 Working capital $ 4,630,860 $ 4,386,509 $ 244,351 As of March 31, 2023, we had working capital of $4,630,860, as compared to working capital of $4,386,509 as of December 31, 2022. We had total current assets of $7,298,541, consisting of cash and cash equivalents of $20,186, inventories of $85,272, prepayments and other current assets of $1,823,231, accounts receivable of $5,369,852 compared to total current assets of $6,871,091 as of December 31, 2022. The increase in total current assets was mainly due to the increase in accounts receivable and offset by the decrease in cash and cash equivalents. We had current liabilities of $2,667,681, consisting of operating lease obligations of $123,861, accounts payable of $716,443, accrued liabilities of $600,857, bank and other borrowing - current of $482,409, customer advances of $140,664, income tax payable of $32,417 and due to related parties of $571,030. The increase in total current liabilities was mainly due to the increase in accrued liabilities and the current portion of bank and other borrowings. Our cash and cash equivalents balance decreased to $20,186 as of March 31, 2023, from $165,685 as of December 31, 2022. We estimate the Company currently has sufficient working capital to support its daily operations for the next twelve months, without raising additional capital. The Company is continuing to look for different financing opportunities in order to increase working capital and improve liquidity. Despite the increased working capital of the Company, no assurance can be given that any future financing, if needed, will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, if needed, it may contain undue restrictions on its operations, in the case of debt financing, or cause substantial dilution for its shareholders, in the case of equity financing. Cash Flows Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Change Cash Flows provided by (used in) Operating Activities $ (174,905 ) $ 133,442 $ (308,347 ) Cash Flows used in Investing Activity (702 ) - (702 ) Cash Flows provided by (used in) Financing Activities 31,017 (95,638 ) 126,655 Effect of exchange rate changes (909 ) (10,354 ) 9,445 Net Changes in Cash and Cash Equivalents $ (145,499 ) $ 27,450 $ (172,949 ) Cash Flow from Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $174,905, as compared to the amount of $133,442 provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022, reflecting a decrease of $308,347. The cash used in operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was mainly resulted from the increase in accounts receivable of $546,350, offset by the allowance for credit losses of $276,769 and the increase in accrued liabilities of $95,903. Cash Flow from Investing Activity Net cash used in investing activity was $702 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to net cash used in investing activity of $nil for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Cash Flow from Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities was $31,017 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $95,638 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was mainly resulted from the net proceeds from proceeds from a revolving credit line of $67,963, offset by the repayments to bank loans of $27,062 and the repayments to a third party of $9,884. 17 Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in our financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We identified no critical accounting estimates in the current period. As described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, we consider our critical accounting policies to be those related to revenue recognition, allowance of doubtful accounts and impairment of intangible assets and goodwill. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to investors. Related Party Transactions As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had accounts receivable from related parties in amounts of $122,741 and $146,087, prepayments to related parties in the amounts of $1,282,273 and $1,102,861, deposits to related parties in the amounts of $697,871 and $758,445, and accounts payable to related parties in amounts of $99,454 and $80,426, respectively. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had outstanding payables due to its related parties in the amounts of $571,030 and $565,675, respectively, which mainly consisted of borrowings for working capital purpose. The balances were unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company sold products to its related parties in the amounts of $26,750 and $725, respectively, purchased goods from its related parties in the amounts of $240,220 and $136,912, and incurred cost of revenues from related parties in the amounts of $228,982 and $136,912, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the rental expenses to related parties were $4,806 and $4,726, respectively. Our related parties are primarily those who are significantly influenced by the Company based on our common business relationships. Refer to Note 6 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details regarding the related party transactions. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company is not required to provide the information under this item. Item 4. Controls and Procedures. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures We conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. The term “disclosure controls and procedures”, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures also include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded as of March 31, 2023, that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. 18 The matters involving internal controls and procedures that our management considered to be material weakness under the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board was lack of well-established procedures to identify, approve and review related party transactions. Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the board of directors (the “Board”), management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and includes those policies and procedures that: ● Apply to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; ● Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and ● Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Because of the inherent limitations of internal control, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. We carried out an assessment, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act, as of March 31, 2023. Management based the assessment on criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework). Management’s assessment included an evaluation of the design of our internal control over financial reporting and testing of the operational effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting. Based on this assessment, management has concluded that as of March 31, 2023, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In an effort to remediate the identified material weaknesses and other deficiencies and enhance our internal controls, we have initiated, or plan to initiate, the following series of measures: ● We have increased our personnel resources and technical accounting expertise within the accounting function and intend to hire one or more additional personnel for the function due to turnover. ● We plan to test our updated controls and remediate our deficiencies in the year 2023. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting T here have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Report, which has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting. 19 PART II — OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings. We know of no material, active or pending legal proceedings against us, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceedings or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any beneficial shareholder are an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to us. Item 1A. Risk Factors. Not applicable to a smaller reporting company Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. None. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable. Item 5. Other Information. None. Item 6. Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 31.1 Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of principal executive officer 31.2 Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of principal financial officer 32.1 Section 1350 Certification of principal executive officer 32.2 Section 1350 Certification of principal financial officer and principal accounting officer 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 (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 20 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. Date: May 15, 2023 By: /s/ Yumin Lin Yumin Lin President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Date: May 15, 2023 By: /s/ Kaihong Lin Kaihong Lin Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 21