HeartCore Enterprises, 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, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ______, 20___, to _____, 20___. Commission File Number 001-41272 HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 87-0913420 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 1-2-33 , Higashigotanda , Shinagawa-ku Tokyo , Japan (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (206) 385-0488 , ext. 100 (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 HTCR The Nasdaq Capital 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 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 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 ☒ As of May 16, 2022, there were 18,999,276 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the registrant issued and outstanding. HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. Contents PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements 2 Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 18 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 29 Item 4. Controls and Procedures 29 PART II – OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings 29 Item 1A. Risk Factors 30 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 30 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 30 Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 30 Item 5. Other Information 30 Item 6. Exhibits 30 Signatures 32 1 Item 1. Financial Statements. HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, December 31, 2022 2021 (unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,913,886 $ 3,136,839 Accounts receivable, net 1,116,254 960,964 Prepaid expenses 1,123,050 444,405 Due from related party 52,105 50,559 Loan receivable from employee 7,880 8,341 Other current assets 50,135 15,654 Total current assets 16,263,310 4,616,762 Non-current assets: Property and equipment, net 238,787 261,414 Operating lease right-of-use assets 3,063,672 3,319,749 Deferred tax assets 275,490 297,990 Security deposits 262,851 278,237 Long-term loan receivable from related party 304,163 335,756 Loan receivable from employee, non-current 2,298 4,518 Other non-current assets 6,368 8,737 Total non-current assets 4,153,629 4,506,401 Total assets $ 20,416,939 $ 9,123,163 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 485,138 $ 646,425 Accrued payroll and other employee costs 239,710 255,082 Due to related party 185 1,110 Current portion of long-term debts 847,316 849,995 I nsurance premium financing 347,258 - Operating lease liabilities, current 313,737 332,277 Finance lease liabilities, current 29,272 37,459 Income tax payables 739 10,919 Deferred revenue 1,315,780 1,690,917 Mandatorily redeemable financial interest - 447,986 Other current liabilities 157,725 281,673 Total current liabilities 3,736,860 4,553,843 Non-current liabilities: Long-term debts 1,676,848 1,871,580 Operating lease liabilities, non-current 2,831,624 3,076,204 Finance lease liabilities, non-current 14,425 23,861 Other non-current liabilities 148,073 156,627 Total non-current liabilities 4,670,970 5,128,272 Total liabilities: 8,407,830 9,682,115 Shareholders’ equity (deficit): Preferred shares ($ 0.0001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively) - - Common shares ($ 0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 18,915,943 and 15,819,943 shares issued; 18,915,943 and 15,546,454 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively) 1,891 1,554 Additional paid-in capital 17,416,901 3,350,779 Accumulated deficit ( 5,474,564 ) ( 3,896,113 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 64,881 ( 15,172 ) Total shareholders’ equity (deficit) 12,009,109 ( 558,952 ) Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit) $ 20,416,939 $ 9,123,163 The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements. 2 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS 2022 2021 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 Revenues $ 2,276,001 $ 2,110,309 Cost of revenues 1,055,356 1,407,632 Gross profit 1,220,645 702,677 Operating expenses: Selling expenses 205,918 46,341 General and administrative expenses 2,468,933 762,748 Research and development expenses 108,259 52,146 Total operating expenses 2,783,110 861,235 Loss from operations ( 1,562,465 ) ( 158,558 ) Other income (expenses): Interest income 1,458 122 Interest expense ( 11,271 ) ( 10,828 ) Other income 16,673 988 Other expenses ( 23,662 ) ( 12,272 ) Total other expenses ( 16,802 ) ( 21,990 ) Loss before income tax provision ( 1,579,267 ) ( 180,548 ) Income tax expense (benefit) ( 816 ) 7,689 Net loss ( 1,578,451 ) ( 188,237 ) Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest - ( 4,988 ) Net loss attributable to HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. $ ( 1,578,451 ) $ ( 183,249 ) Other comprehensive income: Foreign currency translation adjustment 80,053 97,522 Total comprehensive loss ( 1,498,398 ) ( 90,715 ) Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest - ( 2,404 ) Comprehensive loss attributable to HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. $ ( 1,498,398 ) $ ( 88,311 ) Net loss per common share attributable to HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. * Basic $ ( 0.09 ) $ ( 0.01 ) Diluted $ ( 0.09 ) $ ( 0.01 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding * Basic 17,265,332 15,242,454 Diluted 17,265,332 15,242,454 * Retrospectively restated for effect of share issuances on July 16, 2021. The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements. 3 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 and 2021 Number of shares Amount paid-in capital* Accumulated deficit comprehensive loss shareholders’ deficit controlling interest shareholders’ deficit Common shares* Additional Accumulated other Total HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. Non- Total Number of shares Amount paid-in capital* Accumulated deficit comprehensive loss shareholders’ deficit controlling interest shareholders’ deficit Balance, December 31, 2020 * 15,242,454 $ 1,524 $ 2,735,315 $ ( 3,557,957 ) $ ( 136,890 ) $ ( 958,008 ) $ 353,825 $ ( 604,183 ) Net loss - - - ( 183,249 ) - ( 183,249 ) ( 4,988 ) ( 188,237 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment - - - - 94,938 94,938 2,584 97,522 Balance, March 31, 2021 * 15,242,454 $ 1,524 $ 2,735,315 $ ( 3,741,206 ) $ ( 41,952 ) $ ( 1,046,319 ) $ 351,421 $ ( 694,898 ) * Retrospectively restated for effect of share issuances on July 16, 2021. Accumulated Common shares Additional other comprehensive Total shareholders’ Number of shares Amount paid-in capital Accumulated deficit income (loss) equity (deficit) Balance, December 31, 2021 15,546,454 $ 1,554 $ 3,350,779 $ ( 3,896,113 ) $ ( 15,172 ) $ ( 558,952 ) Net loss - - - ( 1,578,451 ) - ( 1,578,451 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment - - - - 80,053 80,053 Issuance of common shares for cash 3,096,000 310 13,643,969 - - 13,644,279 Issuance of common shares from exercise of share options 273,489 27 ( 11 ) - - 16 Share-based compensation - - 422,164 - - 422,164 Balance, March 31, 2022 18,915,943 $ 1,891 $ 17,416,901 $ ( 5,474,564 ) $ 64,881 $ 12,009,109 The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements. 4 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 2022 2021 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ ( 1,578,451 ) $ ( 188,237 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation expenses 24,889 28,070 Amortization of debt issuance costs 866 949 Non-cash lease expense 75,986 87,247 Deferred income taxes 6,311 11,650 Share-based compensation 422,164 - Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net ( 217,638 ) ( 458,314 ) Prepaid expenses ( 488,970 ) ( 186,462 ) Other assets ( 34,896 ) ( 29,300 ) Accounts payable and accrued expenses ( 79,982 ) 319,323 Accrued payroll and other employee costs ( 27,492 ) ( 7,235 ) Operating lease liabilities ( 78,226 ) ( 89,749 ) Finance lease liabilities ( 174 ) ( 375 ) Income tax payables ( 10,037 ) ( 159,991 ) Deferred revenue ( 295,176 ) ( 233,170 ) Other liabilities ( 113,027 ) 54,782 Net cash flows used in operating activities ( 2,393,853 ) ( 850,812 ) Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment ( 18,903 ) ( 4,239 ) Advance and loan provided to related parties ( 25,480 ) ( 60,271 ) Repayment of loan provided to related party 9,102 - Net cash flows used in investing activities ( 35,281 ) ( 64,510 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from initial public offering, net of issuance cost 13,602,554 - Proceeds from issuance of common shares prior to initial public offering 220,572 - Payments for finance leases ( 14,916 ) ( 16,172 ) Proceeds from long-term debt 258,087 - Repayment of long-term debts ( 308,121 ) ( 328,799 ) Repayment of insurance premium financing ( 41,280 ) - Repayment to related party ( 903 ) - Payment of debt issuance costs ( 1,030 ) ( 1,420 ) Payment for mandatorily redeemable financial interest ( 430,489 ) - Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities 13,284,474 ( 346,391 ) Effect of exchange rate changes ( 78,293 ) ( 103,801 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 10,777,047 ( 1,365,514 ) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the period 3,136,839 3,058,175 Cash and cash equivalents - end of the period $ 13,913,886 $ 1,692,661 Supplemental cash flow disclosure: Interest paid $ 13,262 $ 13,555 Income taxes paid $ 1,489 $ 6,605 Non-cash investing and financing transactions Payroll withheld as repayment of loan receivable from employees $ 2,065 $ 3,679 Expense paid by related parties on behalf of the Company $ 25,480 $ 24,891 Share repurchase liability settled by issuance of common shares $ 16 $ - Deferred offering costs recognized against the proceeds from the offering $ 178,847 $ - Insurance premium financing $ 388,538 $ - The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements. 5 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (“HeartCore USA” or the “Company”), a holding company, was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on May 18, 2021. On July 16, 2021, the Company executed a Share Exchange Agreement with certain shareholders of HeartCore Co. Ltd. (“HeartCore Japan”), a company that was incorporated in Japan on June 12, 2009. Pursuant to the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, the Company issued 15,999,994 shares of its common shares to the shareholders of HeartCore Japan in exchange for 10,706 shares out of 10,984 shares of common shares issued by HeartCore Japan, representing approximately 97.5 % of HeartCore Japan’s outstanding common shares. On February 24, 2022, the Company purchased the remaining 278 shares of common shares of HeartCore Japan. As a result, HeartCore Japan became a wholly owned operating subsidiary of the Company. The share exchange on July 16, 2021 has been accounted for as a recapitalization between entities under common control since the same controlling shareholders controlled these two entities before and after the transaction. The consolidation of the Company and its subsidiary has been accounted for at historical cost and prepared on the basis as if the transaction had become effective as of the beginning of the earliest period presented in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements. The Company, via its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, HeartCore Japan, is mainly engaged in the business of developing and sales of comprehensive software. HeartCore USA and HeartCore Japan are hereafter referred to as the Company. NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. Prior to February 24, 2022, ownership interest of non-controlling party is presented as mandatorily redeemable financial interest or non-controlling interest as applicable. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and disclosure required by the U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring nature considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been included. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2021. Use of Estimates In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity U.S. GAAP, the management is required to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are based on information available as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates required to be made by management include, but are not limited to, the allowance for doubtful accounts, useful lives of property and equipment, the impairment of long-lived assets, valuation of share-based compensation, valuation allowance of deferred tax assets, implicit interest rate of operating and financing leases, valuation of asset retirement obligations and revenue recognition. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 6 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COVID-19 While the duration and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic depends on future developments that cannot be accurately predicted at this time, such as the extent and effectiveness of containment actions, it has already had an adverse effect on the global economy and the lasting effects of the pandemic continue to be unknown. The Company may experience customer losses, including due to bankruptcy or customers ceasing operations, which may result in delays in collections or an inability to collect accounts receivable from these customers. The extent to which COVID-19 may continue to impact the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity continues to remain uncertain, and as of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the Company is not aware of any specific event or circumstance that would require an update to its estimates or judgments or an adjustment to the carrying value of the Company’s assets or liabilities. These estimates may change, as new events occur and additional information is obtained, which will be recognized in the consolidated financial statements as soon as they become known. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and any such differences may be material to the Company’s financial statements. Asset Retirement Obligations Pursuant to the lease agreements for the office space, the Company is responsible to restore these spaces back to its original statute at the time of leaving. The Company recognizes an obligation related to these restorations as asset retirement obligation included in other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (the “FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 410, “Asset Retirement Obligation Accounting”. The Company capitalizes the associated asset retirement cost by increasing the carrying amount of the related property and equipment. The following table presents changes in asset retirement obligations: Schedule of Changes in Asset Retirement Obligations March 31, December 31, 2022 2021 Beginning balance $ 155,666 $ 173,043 Accretion expense 128 730 Foreign currency translation adjustment ( 7,721 ) ( 18,107 ) Ending balance $ 148,073 $ 155,666 Software Development Costs Software development costs are expensed as incurred until the point the Company establishes technological feasibility. Technological feasibility is established upon completion of a detailed program design or the completion of a working model. Costs incurred by the Company between establishment of technological feasibility and the point at which the product is ready for general release are capitalized and amortized over the economic life of the related products. The Company’s software development costs incurred subsequent to achieving technological feasibility have not been significant and all software development costs have been expensed as incurred. In the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, software development costs expensed as incurred amounted to $ 108,259 and $ 52,146 , respectively. These software development costs were included in the research and development expenses. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets with finite lives, primarily property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If the estimated cash flows from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are below the asset’s carrying value, then the asset is deemed to be impaired and written down to its fair value. There were no impairments of these assets during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. Foreign Currency Translation The Company maintains its books and record in its local currency, Japanese YEN (“JPY”), which is a functional currency as being the primary currency of the economic environment in which its operation is conducted. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency using the applicable exchange rates at the balance sheet dates. The resulting exchange differences are recorded in the statements of operations. 7 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The reporting currency of the Company is the United States Dollars (“US$”), and the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been expressed in US$. In accordance with ASC Topic 830-30, “Translation of Financial Statements”, assets and liabilities of the Company whose functional currency is not US$ are translated into US$, using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates prevailing during the period. The gains and losses resulting from the translation of financial statements are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within the statements of changes in shareholders’ equity (deficit). Translation of amounts from the local currency of the Company into US$1 has been made at the following exchange rates: Schedule of Foreign Currency Translation March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Current JPY: US$1 exchange rate 121.83 110.70 Average JPY: US$1 exchange rate 116.24 106.01 Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue under ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with customers”. To determine revenue recognition for contracts with customers, the Company performs the following five steps : (i) identify the contract(s) with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, including variable consideration to the extent that it is probable that a significant future reversal will not occur, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the respective performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies the performance obligation. The revenue amount represents the invoiced value, net of a value-added tax (“Consumption Tax”) and applicable local government levies. The Consumption Tax on sales is calculated at 10% of gross sales. The Company currently generates its revenue from the following main sources: Revenue from On-Premises Software Licenses for on-premises software provide the customer with a right to use the software as it exists when made available to the customer. The Company provides on-premises software in the form of both perpetual licenses and term-based licenses which grant the customers with the right for a specified term. Revenue from on-premises licenses is recognized upfront at the point in time when the software is made available to the customer. Licenses for on-premises software are typically sold to the customer with maintenance and support services in a bundle. Revenues under the bundled arrangements are allocated based on the relative standalone selling prices (“SSP”) of on-premises software and maintenance and support service. The SSP for maintenance and support services is estimated based upon observable transactions when those services are sold on a standalone basis. The SSP of on-premises software is typically estimated using the residual approach as the Company is unable to establish the SSP for on-premises licenses based on observable prices given the same products are sold for a broad range of amounts (that is, the selling price is highly variable) and a representative SSP is not discernible from past transactions or other observable evidence. Revenue from Maintenance and Support Service Maintenance and support services provided with software licenses consist of trouble shooting, technical support and the right to receive unspecified software updates when and if available during the subscription. Revenues from maintenance and support services are recognized over time as such services are performed. Revenues for consumption-based services are generally recognized as the services are performed and accepted by the customers. 8 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Revenue from Software as a Service (“SaaS”) The Company’s software is available for use as hosted application arrangements under subscription fee agreements without licensing the rights of the software to the customers. Subscription fees from these applications are recognized over time on a ratable basis over the customer agreement term beginning on the date the Company’s solution is made available to the customer. The subscription contracts are generally one year or less in length. Revenue from Software Development and other Miscellaneous Services The Company provides customers with software development and support service pursuant to their specific requirements, which primarily compose of consulting, integration, training, custom application, and workflow development. The Company also provides other miscellaneous services, such as 3D Space photography. The Company generally recognized revenue at a point in time when control is transferred to the customers and the Company is entitled to the payment, which is when the promised services are delivered and accepted by the customers. The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to the customers. The Company records a contract asset, which is included in accounts receivable on the consolidated balance sheets, when revenue is recognized prior to invoicing. The Company records deferred revenues on the consolidated balance sheets when revenues are recognized subsequent to cash collection for an invoice. Deferred revenues are reported net of related uncollected deferred revenues in the consolidated balance sheets. The amount of revenues recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 that were included in the opening deferred revenues balance was approximately $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively. Disaggregation of Revenue The Company disaggregates its revenues from contracts by service types, as the Company believes it best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of the revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The Company’s disaggregation of revenues by type for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 is as following: Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenues 2022 2021 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 Revenue from On-Premise Software $ 801,601 $ 249,608 Revenue from Maintenance and Support Service 845,339 942,215 Revenue from Software as a Service (“SaaS”) 126,654 151,808 Revenue from Software Development and other Miscellaneous Services 502,407 766,678 Total Revenue $ 2,276,001 $ 2,110,309 The Company’s disaggregation of revenues by product is as following: For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 Revenue from Customer Experience Management Platform $ 1,755,053 $ 1,614,356 Revenue from Process Mining 266,488 256,784 Revenue from Robotic Process Automation 98,386 106,679 Revenue from Task Mining 86,877 55,799 Revenue from Others 69,197 76,691 Total Revenue $ 2,276,001 $ 2,110,309 As of March 31, 2022 and 2021, and for the periods then ended, all long-lived assets and almost all of the revenue generated are attributed to the Company’s operation in Japan. 9 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist primarily of accounts and other receivables. The Company does not require collateral or other security to support these receivables. The Company conducts periodic reviews of the financial condition and payment practices of its customers to minimize collection risk on accounts receivable. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, customer A represents 13.3 % of the Company’s total revenues. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, customer B and C represents 11.9 % and 10.9 %, respectively, of the Company’s total revenues. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, vendor A, B and C represents 36.1 %, 29.4 % and 10.8 %, respectively, of the Company’s total purchases. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, vendor A and B represents 59.4 % and 23.1 %, respectively, of the Company’s total purchases. Share-based Compensation The Company accounts for share-based compensation awards in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation”. The cost of services received from employees and non-employees in exchange for awards of equity instruments is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations based on the estimated fair value of those awards on the grant date and amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period or vesting period. The Company records forfeitures as they occur. NOTE 3 — ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET Accounts receivable consists of the following: Schedule of Accounts Receivable Net March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31, 2022 2021 Accounts receivable $ 1,116,254 $ 960,964 Less: allowance for doubtful accounts - - Accounts receivable, net $ 1,116,254 $ 960,964 NOTE 4 — PREPAID EXPENSES Prepaid expenses consist of the following: Schedule of Prepaid Expenses March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31, 2022 2021 Prepayments to software vendors $ 128,418 $ 157,060 Prepaid selling expenses 426,972 - Prepaid subscription fees 50,852 53,413 Deferred offering expenses - 180,630 Prepaid insurance premium 465,019 18,252 Others 51,789 35,050 Total $ 1,123,050 $ 444,405 10 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Deferred offering expenses, consisting of legal fees and road show expenses relating to the Company’s planned initial public offering, are capitalized and recorded on the balance sheet. The deferred offering expenses were reclassified to shareholders’ equity and recorded against the proceeds received upon the closing of our initial public offering on February 14, 2022. NOTE 5 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company has a due to related party balance of $ 185 and $ 1,110 , respectively, from Sumitaka Yamamoto, the CEO and major shareholder of the Company. The balance is unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company advanced $ 25,480 and $ 3,075 , respectively, to this related party, and the related party paid expenses of $ 25,480 and $ 10,695 , respectively, on behalf of the Company. The Company also repaid $ 903 to the related party during the three months ended March 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company has a loan receivable balance of $ 356,268 and $ 386,315 , respectively, from Heartcore Technology Inc., a company controlled by the CEO of the Company. The loan was made to the related party to support its operation. The balance is unsecured, bears an annual interest of 1.475 %, and requires repayments in installments starting from February 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company loaned nil and $ 57,195 , respectively, to this related party, and the related party paid expenses of nil and $ 14,197 , respectively, on behalf of the Company. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company received repayments of $ 9,102 and nil , respectively, from this related party. In June 2020, Suzuyo Shinwart Corporation became an over 10 % shareholder of the Company. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company has revenue from this related party of $ 73,569 from software sales and incurred cost with this related party of $ 185,875 for software development services provided. As of March 31, 2021, the Company has deferred revenue and other payable with this related party of $ 36,012 and $ 181,328 , respectively. In July 2021, Suzuyo Shinwart Corporation sold all its shares of the Company to the Company’s CEO and ceased to be the Company’s related party. During the period from January 1, 2022 through January 13, 2022, the Company completed a private placement, in which, it issued 30,000 shares of common shares at a purchase price of $ 2.50 per share to the officers of the Company for an aggregate amount of $ 75,000 . NOTE 6 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property and equipment consist of the following: Schedule of Property and Equipment Net March 31, December 31, 2022 2021 Leasehold improvement $ 302,547 $ 320,257 Machinery and equipment 314,220 316,126 Vehicle 114,531 121,235 Software 175,362 185,627 Subtotal 906,660 943,245 Accumulated depreciation ( 667,873 ) ( 681,831 ) Property and equipment, net $ 238,787 $ 261,414 Depreciation expense was $ 24,889 and $ 28,070 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. NOTE 7 — LEASES The Company has entered into two leases for its office space, which were classified as operating leases. It has also entered into two leases for office equipment and a lease for a vehicle, and these leases were classified as finance leases. Right-of-use assets of these finance leases in the amount of $ 42,054 and $ 57,167 are included in property and equipment as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. 11 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The components of lease costs are as follows: Schedule of Lease Costs 2022 2021 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 Finance lease costs Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 12,526 $ 13,735 Interest on lease liabilities 174 375 Total finance lease costs 12,700 14,110 Operating lease costs 87,051 101,474 Total lease costs $ 99,751 $ 115,584 The following table presents supplemental information related to the Company’s leases: Schedule of Supplemental Information Related to the Company's Leases 2022 2021 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from finance leases $ 174 $ 375 Operating cash flows from operating leases 89,290 103,815 Financing cash flows from finance leases 14,916 16,172 Weighted average remaining lease term (years) Finance leases 1.4 2.1 Operating leases 9.9 10.9 Weighted-average discount rate: (per annum) Finance leases 1.32 % 1.32 % Operating leases 1.32 % 1.32 % As of March 31, 2022, the future maturity of lease liabilities is as follows: Schedule of Finance Lease and Operating Lease Future Maturity of Lease Liabilities Year ending December 31, Finance lease Operating lease Remaining of 2022 $ 22,755 $ 255,580 2023 20,947 340,773 2024 308 340,773 2025 - 340,773 2026 - 340,773 Thereafter - 1,743,870 Total lease payments 44,010 3,362,542 Less: imputed interest ( 313 ) ( 217,181 ) Total lease liabilities 43,697 3,145,361 Less: current portion 29,272 313,737 Non-current lease liabilities $ 14,425 $ 2,831,624 Pursuant to the operating lease agreements, the Company made security deposits to the lessors. The security deposits amounted to $ 262,851 and $ 278,237 as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. 12 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 8 — LONG-TERM DEBTS The Company’s long-term debts included bond payable and loans borrowed from banks and other financial institutions, which consist of the following: Schedule of Long-Term Debts Name of Financial Institutions Original Amount Borrowed (JPY) Loan Duration Annual Interest Rate Balance as of March 31, 2022 Balance as of December 31, 2021 Bond payable Corporate bond issued through Resona Bank 100,000,000 (a)(b) 1/10/2019— 1/10/2024 0.430 % $ 328,326 $ 434,431 Loans with banks and other financial institutions Resona Bank, Limited. 30,000,000 (a) 12/29/2017— 12/30/2022 1.475 % 36,937 56,476 Resona Bank, Limited. 50,000,000 (a)(b) 12/29/2017— 12/29/2024 0.675 % 161,331 191,454 Resona Bank, Limited. 10,000,000 (a)(b) 9/30/2020— 9/30/2027 0.000 % 64,500 72,411 Resona Bank, Limited. 40,000,000 (a)(b) 9/30//2020— 9/30/2027 0.000 % 257,999 289,644 Resona Bank, Limited. 20,000,000 (a)(b) 11/13/2020— 10/31/2027 1.600 % 130,953 146,890 Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation 100,000,000 12/28/2018— 12/28/2023 1.475 % 287,179 361,925 Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation 10,000,000 (b) 12/30/2019— 12/30/2026 1.975 % 55,709 63,105 The Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd. 30,000,000 9/28/2018— 8/31/2023 1.200 % 70,426 92,273 The Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd. 50,000,000 7/27/2020— 6/30/2027 1.290 % 311,910 351,020 Japan Finance Corporation 40,000,000 12/15/2017— 11/30/2022 0.300 % 47,854 73,940 Japan Finance Corporation 80,000,000 11/17/2020— 11/30/2027 0.210 % 538,455 603,339 Higashi-Nippon Bank 30,000,000 (a) 3/31/2022 – 3/31/2025 1.400 % 246,245 - Aggregate outstanding principal balances 2,537,824 2,736,908 Less: unamortized debt issuance costs ( 13,660 ) ( 15,333 ) Less: current portion ( 847,316 ) ( 849,995 ) Non-current portion $ 1,676,848 $ 1,871,580 (a) These debts are guaranteed by Sumitaka Yamamoto, the Company’s CEO and major shareholder. (b) These debts are guaranteed by Tokyo Credit Guarantee Association, and the Company has paid guarantee expenses for these debts. In March 2022, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Higashi-Nippon Bank with a term of three years payable monthly. The loan is guaranteed by Sumitaka Yamamoto, the Company’s CEO and major shareholder. Interest expense for long-term debts was $ 7,016 and $ 10,828 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 13 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS As of March 31, 2022, future minimum loan payments are as follows: Schedule of Future Minimum Loan Payments Year ending December 31, Loan Payment Remaining of 2022 $ 569,006 2023 767,586 2024 475,901 2025 273,036 2026 248,436 Thereafter 203,859 Total $ 2,537,824 NOTE 9 — INSURANCE PREMIUM FINANCING In February 2022, the Company entered into an insurance premium financing agreement with BankDirect Capital Finance for $ 388,538 at an annual interest rate of 12.80 % for nine months from February 1, 2022, payable in nine monthly installments of principal and interest. As of March 31, 2022, the balance of the insurance premium financing was $ 347,258 . During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the interest incurred was $ 4,255 . NOTE 10 — INCOME TAXES United States HeartCore USA is a holding company registered in the State of Delaware incorporated in May 2021. The U.S. federal income tax rate is 21 %. Japan The Company conducts its major businesses in Japan and is subject to tax in this jurisdiction. As a result of its business activities, the Company files tax returns that are subject to examination by the local tax authority. Income taxes in Japan applicable to the Company are imposed by the national, prefectural, and municipal governments, and in the aggregate resulted in an effective statutory rate of approximately 30.62 % for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company’s income tax expenses (benefits) are as follows: Schedule of Income Tax Expenses 2021 2020 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 Current $ ( 774 ) $ ( 1,368 ) Deferred ( 42 ) 9,057 Income tax expense (benefits) $ ( 816 ) $ 7,689 The effective tax rate was 0.05 % and ( 4.26 ) % for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. NOTE 11 – SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Options In May 2016, the Company granted 507 units stock options to its employees each to acquire one share of common shares of HeartCore Japan (an equivalent of approximately 1,494 shares of common shares of HeartCore USA) at JPY 10 each (approximately $ 0.09 ). All options are exercisable upon issuance with a repurchase provision before the completion of the Company’s initial public offering, which serves as a vesting condition. All employees that were granted these stock options had early exercised their stock options in 2016 prior to the vesting of the related stock options. As of March 31, 2021, 324 units of the options were forfeited, and the CEO of the Company has repurchased and held the shares issued related to the early exercise of such stock options on behalf of the Company. On November 3, 2021, the Company redeemed 484,056 shares (equivalent to 324 shares of common shares of HeartCore Japan) from the CEO of the Company. 14 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The consideration received for the remaining early exercised options were recorded by the Company as a share repurchase liability included in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet with JPY 1,830 (approximately $ 16 ) as of December 31, 2021. The shares issued related to the early exercise of the above-mentioned stock options were not considered outstanding as of December 31, 2021. On February 14, 2022, the 183 units of stock options were vested upon the completion of the Company’s initial public offering and the Company recognized share-based compensation of $ 11,005 during the three months ended March 31, 2022. In the same period, the share repurchase liability of $ 16 was settled by issuance of 273,489 shares of common shares (equivalent to 183 shares of common shares of HeartCore Japan) from exercise of stock options. The following summarized the Company’s stock option activity for the stock options issued in 2016 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021: Schedule of Unvested Stock Option Number of stock options Number of stock options Issued and unvested as of January 1, 2021 194 Forfeited 11 Issued and unvested as of March 31, 2021 183 Issued and unvested as of January 1, 2022 183 Vested and exercised 183 Issued and unvested as of March 31, 2022 - The following table summarizes the share options activity and related information for the three months ended March 31, 2022: Schedule of Stock Option Activity Number of Options/ Warrants Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Term (Years) Intrinsic Value As of January 1, 2022 1,534,500 $ 2.5 9.99 - Granted - - - - Forfeited -          - - - Exercised - - - - As of March 31, 2022 1,534,500 $ 2.5 9.74 $ 583,110 Vested and exercisable as of March 31, 2022 - - - - Options granted historically were valued using the binomial model with the assistance of an independent valuation specialist. Significant assumptions used in the valuation include expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, dividend yield and expected exercise term. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, share-based compensation related to the options totaled $ 292,812 and nil, respectively. The outstanding unamortized share-based compensation related to options was $ 1,912,528 (which will be recognized through December 2025) as of March 31, 2022. 15 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) The following table summarizes the RSUs activity for the three months ended March 31, 2022: Schedule Of Restricted Stock units Number of RSUs Issued as of January 1, 2022 - Granted 169,153 Forfeited - Issued as of March 31, 2022 169,153 Vested as of March 31, 2022 - On February 9, 2022, the Company entered into executive employment agreements with five executives and granted 85,820 RSUs pursuant to the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. The RSUs vest on each annual anniversary of the date of the employment agreement, in an amount equal to 25 % of the applicable shares of common shares. The fair value of the RSUs at grant date was $ 424,809 . On February 25, 2022, the Company entered into a service agreement with a marketing company to purchase 6-month marketing services and granted 83,333 RSUs. The RSUs were issued and vested on May 15, 2022. The fair value of the RSUs at grant date was $ 224,999 . For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recognized RSU-related share-based compensation of $ 129,352 . The outstanding unamortized share-based compensation related to RSUs was $ 520,456 (which will through February 2026) as of March 31, 2022. NOTE 12 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) The Company was authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of common shares, par value of $ 0.0001 per share, and 20,000,000 shares of preferred shares, par value of $ 0.0001 per share. During the period from January 1, 2022 through January 13, 2022, the Company issued 96,000 shares of common shares at a purchase price of $ 2.50 per share for an aggregate net proceeds of $ 220,572 in a private placement, including 30,000 shares of common shares issued to the officers of the Company. On February 14, 2022, the Company completed its initial public offering on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol of “HTCR”. The Company offered 3,000,000 common shares at $ 5.00 per share. Net proceeds raised by the Company from the initial public offering amounted to $ 13,724,167 after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. The Company has deferred costs of $ 300,460 directly attributed to the offering, among which $ 178,847 offering costs were paid and deferred as of December 31, 2021. Those costs were also charged against the proceeds from the offering. On February 14, 2022, 273,489 shares of common shares were issued from exercise of stock options by settling share repurchase liability of $ 16 (also see NOTE 11). As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were 18,915,943 and 15,819,943 shares, respectively, of common shares issued; and 18,915,943 and 15,546,454 shares, respectively, of common shares outstanding. No preferred shares were issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. NOTE 13 – MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE FINANCIAL INTEREST On August 10, 2021, the Company and Dentsu Digital Investment Limited (“Dentsu Digital”), a non-controlling shareholder of HeartCore Japan, entered into a stock purchase agreement, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to purchase the 278 shares of HeartCore Japan held by Dentsu Digital in accordance with certain terms and conditions in the stock purchase agreement for JPY 50,040,000 on the earlier of the (i) the date the SEC declares effective a registration statement on Form S-1, for a firm commitment underwritten initial public offering of common shares, filed by the Company with the SEC or (ii) December 20, 2022. The Company has determined such shares to be a mandatorily redeemable financial instrument and is recorded as a liability of JPY 50,040,000 (approximately $ 448,000 ) in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021. On February 24, 2022, the Company purchased the 278 shares of HeartCore Japan from Dentsu Digital for JPY 50,040,000 (approximately $ 430,000 ) . As a result, HeartCore Japan became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. 16 HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 14 – LOSS PER SHARE Basic loss per share is calculated on the basis of weighted-average outstanding common shares. Diluted loss per share is computed on the basis of basic weighted-average outstanding common shares adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock unit awards and other dilutive securities. The computation of basic and diluted loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows: Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share 2022 2021 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 Loss per share – basic Numerator: Allocation of net loss attributable to HeartCore Enterprises, Inc.’s common shareholders used in calculating loss per common share — basic $ ( 1,578,451 ) $ ( 183,249 ) Net loss attributable to common shareholders ( 1,578,451 ) ( 183,249 ) Denominator: Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in calculating basic loss per share 17,265,332 15,242,454 Denominator used for loss per share 17,265,332 15,242,454 Loss per share — basic $ ( 0.09 ) $ ( 0.01 ) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 Loss per share – diluted Numerator: Allocation of net loss attributable to HeartCore Enterprises, Inc.’s common shareholders used in calculating loss per common share — diluted $ ( 1,578,451 ) $ ( 183,249 ) Net loss attributable to common shareholders ( 1,578,451 ) ( 183,249 ) Denominator: Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in calculating diluted loss per share 17,265,332 15,242,454 Denominator used for loss per share 17,265,332 15,242,454 Loss per share — diluted $ ( 0.09 ) $ ( 0.01 ) For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the weighted average shares outstanding is the same for basic and diluted loss per share calculations, as the inclusion of common shares equivalents of 273,489 and 1,703,653 , respectively, would have an anti-dilutive effect. NOTE 15 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On February 25, 2022, the Company entered into a service agreement with a marketing company pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue 83,333 RSUs for 6-month marketing services to be provided from February 25, 2022 to August 26, 2022. The RSUs were issued on May 15, 2022. 17 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), provide a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”). The Company and its representatives may from time to time make written or oral statements that are “forward-looking,” including statements contained in this report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in our reports and presentations to stockholders or potential stockholders. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “potential,” “continue” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties and there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors, risks and uncertainties can be found in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as the same may be updated from time to time, including in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it is not possible to foresee or identify all factors that could have a material effect on the future financial performance of the Company. The forward-looking statements in this report are made on the basis of management’s assumptions and analyses, as of the time the statements are made, in light of their experience and perception of historical conditions, expected future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate under the circumstances. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the information incorporated by reference in this report to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. Business Overview We are a leading software development company based in Tokyo, Japan. We provide software through two business units. The first business unit includes a customer experience management business that has been in existence for 12 years. Our customer experience management platform (the “CXM Platform”) includes marketing, sales, service and content management systems, as well as other tools and integrations, that enable companies to attract and engage customers throughout the customer experience. We also provide education, services and support to help customers be successful with our CXM Platform. The second business unit is a digital transformation business which provides customers with robotics process automation, process mining and task mining to accelerate the digital transformation of enterprises. We also have an ongoing technology innovation team to develop software that supports the narrow needs of large enterprise customers. We have made significant investments in our sales and marketing efforts globally. As of March 31, 2022, our sales and marketing organization was comprised of 15 employees including our field sales organization, which maintains a physical sales presence in the Japanese software market. Using our go-to-market strategy, we believe we have made significant contributions in Japan and have established a diversified revenue and customer base. As of March 31, 2022, our combined business units (customer experience management business unit and digital transformation business unit) had a total of 858 customers in Japan. We were incorporated in the State of Delaware on May 18, 2021. We conduct business activities principally through our wholly-owned subsidiary, HeartCore Co., Ltd., a Japanese corporation (“HeartCore Co”), which was established in Japan by Mr. Sumitaka Yamamoto, our CEO, in 2009. We acquired 97.5% of the equity interest of HeartCore Co in July 2021 and acquired the remaining interest in February 2022. HeartCore Co started out with helping companies effectively managing content with its powerful content management system. Since then, HeartCore Co has expanded offerings to help companies manage all forms of business processes. 18 The acquisition of HeartCore Co in July 2021 was accounted for as a recapitalization among entities under common control since the same controlling shareholders controlled all these entities before and after the transaction. The consolidation of the Company and its subsidiaries has been accounted for at historical cost and prepared on the basis as if the transaction had become effective as of the beginning of the first period presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Recent Developments Moveaction Consulting Agreement On March 31, 2022, we entered into a Consulting and Services Agreement (the “Moveaction Consulting Agreement”) by and between the Company and Moveaction Co., Ltd. (“Moveaction”). Pursuant to the terms of the Moveaction Consulting Agreement, the Company agreed to provide Moveaction certain services, including the following (collectively, the “Services”): ● Assistance with the selection and negotiation of terms for a law firm, underwriter and auditing firm; ● Provision of process mining and task mining licenses for internal audit and internal control; ● Assisting in the preparation of documentation for internal controls required for an initial public offering by Moveaction on the NASDAQ Stock Market, the New York Stock Exchange or the NYSE American; ● Providing support services to remove problematic accounting accounts upon listing support; ● Translation of requested documents into English; ● Attend and, if requested by the other party, lead, meetings of management and employees; ● Provide support services related to the NASDAQ listing; ● Conversion of accounting data from Japanese standards to U.S. GAAP; ● Assist in the preparation of S-1 or F-1 filings; ● Creation of English web page; and ● Preparing an investor presentation/deck and executive summary of the operations. In providing the Services, the Company will not perform accounting services, and will not act as an investment advisor or broker/dealer. Pursuant to the terms of the Consulting Agreement, the parties agreed that the Company will not provide the following services, among others: negotiation of the sale of Moveaction’s securities; participation in discussions between Moveaction and potential investors; assisting in structuring any transactions involving the sale of Moveaction’s securities; pre-screening of potential investors; due diligence activities; and providing advice relating to valuation of or financial advisability of any investments in Moveaction. Pursuant to the terms of the Consulting Agreement, Moveaction agreed to compensate the Company as follows in return for the provision of Services during the initial term of nine months: (a) $460,000, to be paid as follows: (i) $180,000 on March 31, 2022; (ii) $140,000 on the three-month anniversary of March 31, 2022; and (iii) $140,000 on the six-month anniversary of March 31, 2022; and (b) Issuance by Moveaction to the Company of a warrant (the “Moveaction Warrant”) to acquire shares of Moveaction capital stock. 19 During any Renewal Term (as defined below), Moveaction will compensate the Company for Services at the rate of $150 per hour. The Moveaction Consulting Agreement has an initial term of nine months, which will automatically renew for additional nine month period (each, a “Renewal Term”) unless either party provides at least 30 days’ prior notice. As provided in the Moveaction Consulting Agreement, on the Effective Date, Moveaction issued to the Company the Moveaction Warrant. Pursuant to the terms of the Moveaction Warrant, the Company may, at any time on or after the date that Moveaction completes its first initial public offering of stock in the United States resulting in any class of Moveaction’s stock being listed for trading on any tier of the Nasdaq Stock Market, the New York Stock Exchange or the NYSE American (the “IPO Date”) and on or prior to the close of business on the tenth anniversary of the IPO Date, exercise the Moveaction Warrant to purchase eight shares of Moveaction common stock for an exercise price per share of $0.01, subject to adjustment as provided in the Moveaction Warrant. The Warrant contains a 9.99% equity blocker. A.L.I. Consulting Agreement On April 13, 2022, the Company entered into a Consulting and Services Agreement (the “ALI Consulting Agreement”) by and between the Company and A.L.I. Technologies Inc. (“ALI”). Pursuant to the terms of the ALI Consulting Agreement, the Company agreed to provide consultant services to assist ALI to exposure to the US stock market. Pursuant to the terms of the ALI Consulting Agreement, the parties agreed that the Company will provide the following services, among others: negotiation of the sale of ALI’s securities; participation in discussions between ALI and potential investors; assisting in structuring any transactions involving the sale of ALI’s securities; pre-screening of potential investors; due diligence activities; providing advice relating to valuation of or financial advisability of any investments in ALI. Pursuant to the terms of the ALI Consulting Agreement, ALI agreed to compensate the Company as follows in return for the provision of Services during the six-month term (the “Term”): (a) $400,000, to be paid as follows: (i) $200,000 on April 13, 2022; (ii) $100,000 on the three-month anniversary of April 13, 2022; and (iii) $100,000 on the six-month anniversary of April 13, 2022; and (b) Issuance by ALI to the Company of a warrant (the “ALI Warrant”) to acquire a number of shares of capital stock of ALI, to initially be equal to 1% of the fully diluted share capital of ALI as of April 13, 2022, subject to adjustment as set forth in the ALI Warrant. For any services performed by the Company beyond the Term, ALI will compensate the Company for Services at the rate of $150 per hour. The ALI Consulting Agreement has a term of six months, which shall expire unless renewed upon mutual written agreement of the parties. As provided in the ALI Consulting Agreement, on April 13, 2022, ALI issued to the Company the ALI Warrant. Pursuant to the terms of the ALI Warrant, the Company may, at any time on or after the IPO Date and on or prior to the close of business on the tenth anniversary of the IPO Date, exercise the ALI Warrant to purchase 1% of the fully diluted share capital of ALI as of April 13, 2022 for an exercise price per share of $0.01, subject to adjustment as provided in the ALI Warrant. The number of shares for which the ALI Warrant will be exercisable will be automatically adjusted on the IPO Date to be 1% of the fully diluted number and class of shares of capital stock of ALI as of the IPO Date that are listed for trading. The Warrant contains a 9.99% equity blocker. Going forward, we expect that we will offer services substantially similar to the Services to other third parties, as well. Financial Overview For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we generated revenues of $2,276,001 and $2,110,309, respectively, and reported net losses of $1,578,451 and $188,237, respectively, and cash out flow used in operating activities of $2,393,853 and $850,812, respectively. As noted in our unaudited consolidated financial statements, as of March 31, 2022, we had an accumulated deficit of $5,474,564. 20 Results of Operations Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 The following table summarizes our operating results as reflected in our unaudited statements of operations during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and provides information regarding the dollar and percentage increase or (decrease) during such periods. For the Three Months ended March 31, 2022 2021 Variance % of % of Amount revenue Amount revenue Amount % of REVENUES $ 2,276,001 100.0 % $ 2,110,309 100.0 % $ 165,692 7.9 % COST OF REVENUES 1,055,356 46.4 % 1,407,632 66.7 % (352,276 ) -25.0 % GROSS PROFIT 1,220,645 53.6 % 702,677 33.3 % 517,968 73.7 % Operating expenses Selling expenses 205,918 9.0 % 46,341 2.2 % 159,577 344.4 % General and administrative expenses 2,468,933 108.5 % 762,748 36.1 % 1,706,185 233.7 % Research and development expenses 108,259 4.8 % 52,146 2.5 % 56,113 107.6 % Total operating expenses 2,783,110 122.3 % 861,235 40.8 % 1,921,875 223.2 % Loss from operations (1,562,465 ) -68.7 % (158,558 ) -7.5 % (1,403,907 ) 885.4 % Other expenses (16,802 ) -0.7 % (21,990 ) -1.0 % 5,188 -23.6 % Loss before income tax provision (1,579,267 ) -69.4 % (180,548 ) -8.5 % (1,398,719 ) 774.7 % Income tax expense (benefit) (816 ) 0.0 % 7,689 0.4 % (8,505 ) -110.6 % Net loss (1,578,451 ) -69.4 % (188,237 ) -8.9 % (1,390,214 ) 738.5 % Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest - - % (4,988 ) -0.2 % 4,988 -100.0 % NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. $ (1,578,451 ) -69.4 % $ (183,249 ) -8.7 % $ (1,395,202 ) 761.4 % 21 For the Three Months ended March 31, 2022 2021 Variance % of % of Amount total revenue Amount total revenue Amount % of Revenues Revenue from on-premise software $ 801,601 35.2 % $ 249,608 11.8 % $ 551,993 221.1 % Revenue from maintenance and support services 845,339 37.1 % 942,215 44.7 % (96,876 ) -10.3 % Revenue from software as a service (“SaaS”) 126,654 5.6 % 151,808 7.2 % (25,154 ) -16.6 % Revenue from software development and other miscellaneous services 502,407 22.1 % 766,678 36.3 % (264,271 ) -34.5 % Total revenue 2,276,001 100.0 % 2,110,309 100.0 % 165,692 7.9 % Cost of Revenue Costs of on-premise software 220,432 9.7 % 282,252 13.4 % (61,820 ) -21.9 % Costs of maintenance and support services 308,286 13.6 % 331,817 15.7 % (23,531 ) -7.1 % Costs of software as a service (“SaaS”) 70,924 3.1 % 115,541 5.5 % (44,617 ) -38.6 % Costs of software development and other miscellaneous services 455,714 20.0 % 678,022 32.1 % (222,308 ) -32.8 % Total cost of revenue 1,055,356 46.4 % 1,407,632 66.7 % (352,276 ) -25.0 % Gross Profit On-premise software 581,169 25.5 % (32,644 ) -1.5 % 613,813 -1,880.3 % Maintenance and support services 537,053 23.6 % 610,398 28.9 % (73,345 ) -12.0 % Software as a service (“SaaS”) 55,730 2.4 % 36,267 1.7 % 19,463 53.7 % Software development and other miscellaneous services 46,693 2.1 % 88,656 4.2 % (41,963 ) -47.3 % Total gross profit $ 1,220,645 53.6 % $ 702,677 33.3 % $ 517,968 73.7 % 22 Revenues Our total revenues increased by $165,692, or 7.9%, to $2,276,001 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $2,110,309 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in our revenues was attributable to the following reasons: (i) the revenues from sales of on-premise software increased by $551,993, or 221.1%, to $801,601 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $249,608 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, mainly attributable to the increased sales volume of 15 in CMS licenses; (ii) Offset by the revenues from maintenance and support services decreased by $96,876, or 10.3%, to $845,339 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $942,215 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, mainly attributable to the depreciation of Japanese Yen, without which, the sales would have slightly decreased by $15,301, or 1.5%. (iii) Offset by the decrease of $264,271, or 34.5% in our revenue from software development and other service, to $502,407 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $766,678 in the three months ended March 31, 2021. An important customer who contributed $229,035 to our revenue in the three months ended March 31, 2021, was finished in the prior year and accordingly generated no revenue in the current period Cost of Revenues Our total costs of revenues decreased by $352,276, or 25.0%, to $1,055,356 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $1,407,632 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease in our costs was attributable to the following reasons: (i) the costs of on-premises software decreased by $61,820, or 21.9%, to $220,432 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $282,252 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. In addition to the depreciation of the yen, CMS license costs were fixed monthly and not proportional to sales. On the other hand, the sales deceased in the three months ended March 31, 2022 for process mining products, the costs of which were proportional to sales, resulting in a decrease in cost of sales. (ii) the costs of SaaS decreased by $44,617, or 38.6%, to $70,924 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $115,541 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. There were specialized supporting employees and subcontractors for CXM Cloud (SaaS) in the first quarter of 2021. As the product entered into a mature phase and operations became stable in 2022, specialized supporting employees and subcontractors were no longer needed, and the costs decreased accordingly. (iii) the costs of software development and other miscellaneous services decreased by $222,308, or 32.8%, to $455,714 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $678,022 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. As mentioned above, we incurred development costs for the product sold to the important customer in the first quarter 2021, and we incurred no such costs in 2022 because the project development completed in 2021. 23 Gross Profit Our total gross profit increased by $517,968, or 73.7%, to $1,220,645 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $702,677 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in our gross profit was attributable to the gross profit from sales of on-premises software increased by $613,813, or -1,880.3% from -$32,644 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 to $581,169 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, primarily due to the increased sales in CMS licenses, the costs of which is not proportional to sales, but fixed monthly. For the reasons discussed above, our overall gross profit margin increased by 20.3% to 53.6% in the three months ended March 31, 2022 from 33.3% in the three months ended March 31, 2021. Operating Expenses The following table sets forth the breakdown of our operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021: For the Three Months ended March 31, 2022 2021 Variance % of % of Amount revenue Amount revenue Amount % of Total revenues $ 2,276,001 100.0 % $ 2,110,309 100.0 % $ 165,692 7.9 % Operating expenses Selling expenses 205,918 9.0 % 46,341 2.2 % 159,577 344.4 % General and administrative expenses 2,468,933 108.5 % 762,748 36.1 % 1,706,185 223.7 % Research and development expenses 108,259 4.8 % 52,146 2.5 % 56,113 107.6 % Total operating expenses $ 2,783,110 122.3 % $ 861,235 40.8 % $ 1,921,875 223.2 % Selling Expenses Our selling expenses primarily include advertising expenses, sales commissions, and sales promotion expenses. Our selling expenses increased by $159,577, or 344.4%, to $205,918 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $46,341 in the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily attributable to an increase in advertising expenses by $157,270, or 527.8%, to 187,070 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $29,800 in the three months ended March 31, 2021. The U.S. parent company launched advertising activities to increase its visibility in the U.S. after the Company going public in the U.S. As a percentage of revenues, our selling expenses accounted for 9.0% and 2.2% of our total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 24 General and Administrative Expenses Our general and administrative expenses primarily consist of employee salaries and welfare, consulting and professional service fees incurred for company reorganization and going public, depreciation and amortization expenses, rental expenses, office, utility and other expenses, listing-related expenses, travel and entertainment expenses, and share-based compensation expense. Our general and administrative expenses increased by $1,706,185 or 223.7%, to $2,468,933 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $762,748 in the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily attributable to (i) our office, utility and other expenses increased by $121,627 or 149.0%, to $203,257 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $81,630 in the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily due to the increase in the U.S. parent company’s office expenses, and D&O indemnity insurance premiums of the parent company; (ii) our consulting and professional fees increased by $412,713 or 399.3%, to $516,072 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $103,359 in the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily due to the increase in consulting and legal fees related to going public; (iii) an increase in listing-related expenses of $283,468, or 100%, as compared the prior period; (iv) an increase in salaries and welfare by $384,388, or 79.8%, to $866,207 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $481,819 in the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily due to the salaries paid to the parent company’s newly hired U.S. employees. In addition, the company paid approximately $150,000 in executive bonuses in the first quarter 2022; (v) an increase in share-based compensation of $422,164, or 100%, to $422,164 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 from nil in the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily due to the amortization of fair value of stock options and restricted stock units granted. The overall increase in our general and administrative expenses in three months ended March 31, 2021 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020 reflected the above-mentioned factors combined. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses were 108.5% and 36.1% of our revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Research and development expenses Our research and development expenses primarily consist of employee salaries and welfare, and outsourcing expenses. 25 Our research and development expenses increased by $56,113 or 107.6%, to $108,259 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $52,146 in the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily attributable to an increase in outsourcing expenses by $57,302, or 126.1%, to $102,750 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $45,448 in the three months ended March 31, 2021, as we outsourced certain development activities for more efficiency and experience, relating to CMS UI renewal and PIM/DAM large-scale development starting in September 2021. The overall increase in our research and development expenses in the three months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021 reflected the above-mentioned factors combined. As a percentage of revenues, research and development expenses were 4.8% and 2.5% of our revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Other Expenses, net Our other income (expenses) primarily includes interest income generated from bank deposits and loans to related-parties, interest expenses for bank loans, bonds, and leases, other incomes, and other expenses. Total other expenses, net, decreased by $5,188 or 23.6%, from $21,990 in the three months ended March 31, 2021 to $16,802 in the three months ended March 31, 2022. Provision for Income Taxes Our income taxes benefit was $816 in the three months ended March 31, 2022, as compared to the income taxes provision of $7,689 in the three months ended March 31, 2021, mainly due to the increased loss. Net Loss As a result of the foregoing, we reported a net loss of $1,578,451 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, representing a $1,390,214 or 738.5% increase from a net loss of $188,237 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest We own 97.35% of the outstanding shares of the operation subsidiary, HeartCore Co, which located in Japan, as of March 31, 2021. Accordingly, we recorded net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest. The net loss attributable to non-controlling interest was $4,988 in the three months ended March 31, 2021. On August 10, 2021, the Company and Dentsu Digital Investment Limited (“Dentsu Digital”), a non-controlling shareholder of HeartCore Japan, entered into a stock purchase agreement, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to purchase the 278 shares of HeartCore Japan held by Dentsu Digital in accordance with certain terms and conditions in the stock purchase agreement for JPY50,040,000 on the earlier of the (i) the date the SEC declares effective a registration statement on Form S-1, for a firm commitment underwritten initial public offering of common shares, filed by the Company with the SEC or (ii) December 20, 2022. On February 24, 2022, the Company purchased 278 shares of HeartCore Co from Dentsu Digital for JPY50,040,000 (approximately $435,500 when paid). As a result, HeartCore Co became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Accordingly, we did not record non-controlling interest income in the three months ended March 31, 2022. Net loss attributable to HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. As a result of the foregoing, we reported a net loss attributable to HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. of $1,578,451 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, representing a $1,395,202 or 761.4% increase from a net loss of $183,249 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Liquidity and Capital Resources As of March 31, 2022, we had $13,913,886 in cash as compared to $3,136,839 as of December 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2022, our working capital was $12,526,450 as compared to $62,919 as of December 31, 2021. We also had $1,116,254 in accounts receivable as of March 31, 2022. Our accounts receivable primarily include balance due from customers for our on-premises software sold and services provided and accepted by customers. 26 The following table sets forth summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated: For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 Net cash used in operating activities $ (2,393,853 ) $ (850,812 ) Net cash used in investing activities (35,281 ) (64,510 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 13,284,474 (346,391 ) Effect of exchange rate changes (78,293 ) (103,801 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 10,777,047 (1,365,514 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period 3,136,839 3,058,175 Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period $ 13,913,886 $ 1,692,661 Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities was $2,393,853 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, primarily consisting of the following: ● Net loss of $1,578,451 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. ● An increase in accounts receivable of $217,638. The increase was primarily due to the increase in our sales in the current period. The collected accounts receivable is available cash, which can be used as working capital for our business operation, if necessary. ● An increase in prepaid expense of $488,970, primarily due to the increase in the prepayment to an IR provider of $400,000. ● A decreased in account payable and accrued expenses of $79,982, primarily attributable to the payoff the accrued expenses related to the IPO. ● A decrease of deferred revenue of $295,176, primarily due to the completion of software development project. ● Offset by share-based compensation of $422,164. Net cash used in operating activities was $850,812 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily consisting of the following: ● Net loss of $188,237 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. ● An increase in accounts receivable of $458,314. The increase was primarily due to our increased sales in the three months ended March 31, 2021. The collected accounts receivable is available cash, which can be used as working capital for our business operation, if necessary. ● An increase in prepaid expense of $186,462, primarily due to the increase in the prepayments to software venders. ● A decrease of deferred revenue of $233,170, primarily due to the completion of software development project. ● A decrease of income tax payable of 159,991, primarily due to the decreased taxable income. ● Offset by an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $319,323, primarily due to the increase in the accrued expense related to the IPO. 27 Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities amounted to $35,281 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and primarily included the purchase of fixed assets of $18,903, and the loans provided to related parties of $25,480. Net cash used in investing activities amounted to $64,510 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and primarily included the purchase of fixed assets of $4,239, and the loans provided to related parties of $60,271. Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $13,284,474 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, primarily consisting of total proceeds of $13,823,126 from the initial public offering and issuance of common shares prior to the initial public offering, and offset by payment for mandatorily redeemable financial interest of $430,489. Net cash used in financing activities amounted to $346,391 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily consisting of repayment of long-term debts of $328,799 and payments for finance leases of $16,172. Contractual Obligations Lease commitment The Company’s subsidiary, HeartCore Co., Ltd. entered into two leases for its office space and parking lot, which were classified as operating leases. HeartCore Co., Ltd. also entered into two leases for office equipment and a lease for a vehicle, and these leases were classified as finance leases. As of March 31, 2022, future minimum lease payments under the non-cancellable lease agreements are as follows: Year ending December 31, Finance lease Operating lease Remaining of 2022 $ 22,755 $ 255,580 2023 20,947 340,773 2024 308 340,773 2025 - 340,773 2026 - 340,773 Thereafter - 1,743,870 Total lease payments 44,010 3,362,542 Less: imputed interest (313 ) (217,181 ) Total lease liabilities 43,697 3,145,361 Less: current portion 29,272 313,737 Non-current lease liabilities $ 14,425 $ 2,831,624 Long Term Debt The Company’s long-term debts included bond payable and loans borrowed from banks and other financial institutions. 28 As of March 31, 2022, future minimum loan payments are as follows: Year ending December 31, Loan Payment Remaining of 2022 $ 569,006 2023 767,586 2024 475,901 2025 273,036 2026 248,436 Thereafter 203,859 Total $ 2,537,824 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of March 31, 2022. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our unaudited consolidated financial statements. These financial statements are prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities and revenue and expenses, to disclose contingent assets and liabilities on the date of the consolidated financial statements, and to disclose the reported amounts of revenue and expenses incurred during the financial reporting period. We continue to evaluate the estimates and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We rely on these evaluations as the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates. Some of our accounting policies require higher degrees of judgment than others in their application. We believe critical accounting policies as disclosed herein reflect the more significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of our unaudited consolidated financial statements. Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue under ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with customers”. To determine revenue recognition for contracts with customers, the Company performs the following five steps : (i) identify the contract(s) with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, including variable consideration to the extent that it is probable that a significant future reversal will not occur, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the respective performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies the performance obligation. Revenue amount represents the invoiced value, net of a value-added tax (“Consumption Tax”) and applicable local government levies. The Consumption Tax on sales is calculated at 10% of gross sales. The Company currently generates its revenue from the following main sources: Revenue from On-Premise Software Licenses for on-premise software provide the customer with a right to use the software as it exists when made available to the customer. The Company provides on-premise software in the form of both perpetual licenses and term-based licenses which grant the customers with the right for a specified term. Revenue from on-premise licenses is recognized upfront at the point in time when the software is made available to the customer. Licenses for on-premise software are typically sold to the customer with maintenance and support services in a bundle. Revenues under the bundled arrangements are allocated based on the relative standalone selling prices (“SSP”) of on-premise software and maintenance and support service. The SSP for maintenance and support services is estimated based upon observable transactions when those services are sold on a standalone basis. The SSP of on-premise software is typically estimated using the residual approach as the Company is unable to establish the SSP for on-premise licenses based on observable prices given the same products are sold for a broad range of amounts (that is, the selling price is highly variable) and a representative SSP is not discernible from past transactions or other observable evidence. Revenue from Maintenance and Support service Maintenance and support services provided with software licenses consist of trouble shooting, technical support and the right to receive unspecified software updates when and if available during the subscription. Revenues from maintenance and support services are recognized over time as such services are performed. Revenues for consumption-based services are generally recognized as the services are performed and accepted by the customers. Revenue from Software as a Service (“SaaS”) The Company’s software is available for use as hosted application arrangements under subscription fee agreements without licensing the rights of the software to the customers. Subscription fees from these applications are recognized over time on a ratable basis over the customer agreement term beginning on the date the Company’s solution is made available to the customer. The subscription contracts are generally one year or less in length. Revenue from Software Development and other Miscellaneous Services The Company provides customers with software development and support service pursuant to their specific requirements, which primarily compose of consulting, integration, training, custom application, and workflow development. The Company also provides other miscellaneous services, such as 3D Space photography. The Company generally recognized revenue at a point in time when control is transferred to the customers and the Company is entitled to the payment, which is when the promised services are delivered and accepted by the customers. The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to the customers. The Company records a contract asset, which is included in accounts receivable on the consolidated balance sheets, when revenue is recognized prior to invoicing. The Company records deferred revenues on the consolidated balance sheets when revenues are recognized subsequent to cash collection for an invoice. Deferred revenues are reported net of related uncollected deferred revenues in the consolidated balance sheets. The amount of revenues recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 that were included in the opening deferred revenues balance was approximately $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Not applicable. ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of March 31, 2022. Based upon such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of March 31, 2022, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective , for the same reason as previously disclosed under Item 9A. “Controls and Procedures” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or 15d-15 of the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS From time to time, we are involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. To the knowledge of our management, there are no legal proceedings currently pending against us which we believe would have a material effect on our business, financial position or results of operations and, to the best of our knowledge, there are no such legal proceedings contemplated or threatened. 29 ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS As a smaller reporting company, the Company is not required to disclose material changes to the risk factors that were contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as updated from time to time. ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS None. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES There have been no defaults in any material payments during the covered period. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not applicable. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION (a) None. (b) There have been no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors since the Company last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(3) of Regulation S-K. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description of Document 10.1† Employment Agreement, dated February 9, 2022, between the Company and Sumitaka Yamamoto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 14, 2022). 10.2† Employment Agreement, dated February 9, 2022, between the Company and Kimio Hosaka (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 14, 2022). 10.3† Employment Agreement, dated February 9, 2022, between the Company and Keisuke Kuno (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 14, 2022). 10.4† Employment Agreement, dated February 9, 2022, between the Company and Qizhi Gao (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 14, 2022). 10.5† Employment Agreement, dated February 9, 2022, between the Company and Hidekazu Miyata (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 14, 2022). 30 Exhibit Number Description of Document 10.6† Form of Independent Director Agreement between HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. and each independent director (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-261984) filed with the SEC on January 3, 2022). 10.7† Form of Indemnification Agreement between HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. and each independent director (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-261984) filed with the SEC on January 3, 2022). 10.8† Consulting and Services Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2022, by and between the registrant and Moveaction Co., Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2022). 10.9† Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued by Moveaction Co., Ltd. to the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2022). 31.1* Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer. 31.2* Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer. 32.1** Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer. 101.INS* Inline XBRL Instance Document 101.SCH* Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document 101.CAL* Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase 101.DEF* Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase 101.LAB* Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase 101.PRE* Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase 104* Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) * Filed herewith. ** Furnished herewith. † Management contracts and compensation plans and arrangements. 31 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized. HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES, INC. Dated: May 16, 2022 By: /s/ Sumitaka Yamamoto Sumitaka Yamamoto Chief Executive Officer and President (principal executive officer) Dated: May 16, 2022 By: /s/ Qizhi Gao Qizhi Gao Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) 32