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 December 31, 2024
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the transition period from ________ to ________
Commission
file number: 001-41930
Perfect
Moment Ltd.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
86-1437114
(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization)
(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
No.)
244
5 th Ave Ste 1219
New
York , NY 10001
(Address
of principal executive offices)
315 - 615-6156
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name
of each exchange on which registered
Common
Stock, par value $0.0001
PMNT
NYSE
American LLC
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
☐ No ☒
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule
405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to submit such files).
Yes
☒ No ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company, or 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 Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No
As
of February 6, 2025 there were 16,894,750 shares of common stock, $ 0.0001 par value per share, outstanding.
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TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Page
Number
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
2
Item 1. Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)
2
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
21
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
35
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
35
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
36
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
36
Item 1A. Risk Factors
36
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
36
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
36
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
36
Item 5. Other Information
36
Item 6. Exhibits
37
Signatures
38
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995, about us and our industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical
facts contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including statements regarding our future results of operations or financial condition,
business strategy, and plans and objectives of management for future operations are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can
identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,”
“continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,”
“potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “toward,”
“will,” or “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. These forward-looking
statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the following:
●
our
expectations regarding our revenue, expenses, profitability and other operating results;
●
the
growth rates of the markets in which we compete;
●
the
costs and effectiveness of our marketing efforts, as well as our ability to promote our brand;
●
our
ability to provide quality products that are acceptable to our customers;
●
our
reliance on key personnel and our ability to identify, recruit, and retain skilled personnel;
●
our
ability to effectively manage our growth, including offering new product categories and any international expansion;
●
our
ability to maintain the security and availability of our software;
●
our
ability to protect our intellectual property rights and avoid disputes in connection with the use of intellectual property rights
of others;
●
our
ability to protect our users’ information and comply with growing and evolving data privacy laws and regulations;
●
future
investments in our business, our anticipated capital expenditures, and our estimates regarding our capital requirements;
●
our
ability to compete effectively with existing competitors and new market entrants; and
●
our
success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.
We
caution you that the foregoing list may not contain all of the forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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You
should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based the forward-looking statements contained
in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe
may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking
statements is subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors described in the section titled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere
in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our other filings with the SEC. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive environment. New
risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have
an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The results, events, and circumstances reflected
in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results, events, or circumstances could differ materially
from those described in the forward-looking statements.
In
addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These
statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. While we believe such information
provides a reasonable basis for these statements, such information may be limited or incomplete. Our statements should not be read to
indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain,
and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on these statements.
The
forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are
made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to reflect events
or circumstances after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or to reflect new information, actual results, revised expectations
or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
In
this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, references to “Perfect Moment,” “we,” “us,” “our,”
and the “Company” refer to Perfect Moment Ltd. and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
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PART
I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts
in thousands, except share and per share data)
December 31,
2024
March 31,
2024
unaudited
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 2,772
$ 7,910
Restricted cash
1,351
-
Accounts receivable, net
2,747
1,035
Inventories, net
4,484
2,230
Prepaid and other current assets
1,127
742
Total current assets
12,481
11,917
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net
510
502
Operating lease right of use asset
70
143
Deferred offering costs
139
-
Other non-current assets
34
47
Total non-current assets
753
692
Total Assets
$ 13,234
$ 12,609
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Trade payables
$ 1,739
$ 1,584
Accrued expenses (including $ 1,143 of delinquent payroll taxes as of December 31, 2024)
3,439
2,697
Trade finance facility
2,703
-
Short-term borrowings, net of discount of $ 941
1,917
-
Convertible note
2,000
Operating lease obligations, current portion
66
101
Unearned revenue
459
420
Total current liabilities
12,323
4,802
Non-current liabilities:
Operating lease obligations, long-term portion
4
44
Total non-current liabilities
4
44
Total Liabilities
12,327
4,846
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $ 0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively
-
-
Common stock; $ 0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 16,557,889 and 15,653,449 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively
1
1
Additional paid-in capital
58,603
56,824
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 106 )
( 85 )
Accumulated deficit
( 57,591 )
( 48,977 )
Total shareholders’ equity
907
7,763
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$ 13,234
$ 12,609
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
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CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Amounts
in thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months
Ended
December 31, 2024
Three Months
Ended
December 31, 2023
Nine Months
Ended
December 31, 2024
Nine Months
Ended
December 31, 2023
Revenues:
Wholesale
$ 7,335
$ 7,829
$ 10,066
$ 10,658
Collaborations
91
1,145
91
3,169
Ecommerce
3,716
3,752
5,793
5,775
Retail
516
-
516
-
Total Revenue
11,658
12,726
16,466
19,602
Cost of goods sold
5,269
6,099
7,647
9,214
Gross Profit
6,389
6,627
8,819
10,388
Operating Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses
6,649
4,420
13,871
9,591
Marketing and advertising expenses
1,034
1,479
2,192
3,081
Total operating expenses
7,683
5,899
16,063
12,672
(Loss)/income from operations
( 1,294 )
728
( 7,244 )
( 2,284 )
Interest expense
( 1,046 )
( 403 )
( 1,241 )
( 1,169 )
Foreign currency transaction (losses)/gains
( 142 )
879
( 129 )
473
Net (loss)/income
( 2,482 )
1,204
( 8,614 )
( 2,980 )
Other comprehensive losses
Foreign currency translation losses
( 28 )
( 758 )
( 21 )
( 407 )
Comprehensive (loss)/income
$ ( 2,510 )
$ 446
$ ( 8,635 )
$ ( 3,387 )
Net (loss)/income per share to common stockholders – basic
$ ( 0.15 )
$ 0.23
$ ( 0.54 )
$ ( 0.58 )
Net (loss)/income per share to common stockholders – diluted
$ ( 0.15 )
$ 0.08
$ ( 0.54 )
$ ( 0.58 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic
16,177,559
5,233,402
15,869,964
5,133,187
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted
16,177,559
14,236,268
15,869,964
5,133,187
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
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CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
THREE
MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Amounts
in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Income
(Loss)
Deficit
(Deficit)
Preference
Shares
Accumulated
Total
Series
A
Convertible
Series
B
Convertible
Common
Shares
Additional
Paid-in
Other
Comprehensive
Accumulated
Shareholders’
Equity /
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Income
(Loss)
Deficit
(Deficit)
Balance
-September 30, 2023
5,323,782
$ 1
1,189,998
$ -
5,233,402
$ -
$ 38,103
$ 554
$ ( 44,439 )
$ ( 5,781 )
Stock
compensation expense for employee vested options
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
-
-
4
Foreign
currency translation adjustment
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 758 )
-
( 758 )
Net
income
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,204
1,204
Balance
- December 31, 2023
5,323,782
$ 1
1,189,998
$ -
5,233,402
$ -
$ 38,107
$ ( 204 )
$ ( 43,235 )
$ ( 5,331 )
Balance
– September 30, 2024
-
$ -
-
$ -
15,962,889
$ 1
$ 57,865
$ ( 78 )
$ ( 55,109 )
$ 2,679
Fair value of shares issued for services
-
-
-
-
335,000
-
352
-
-
352
Stock compensation on vested RSU’s
-
-
-
-
260,000
-
285
-
-
285
Stock
compensation expense for employee vested options
-
-
-
-
-
-
101
-
-
101
Foreign
currency translation adjustment
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 28 )
-
( 28 )
Net
loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 2,482 )
( 2,482 )
Balance
- December 31, 2024
-
$ -
-
$ -
16,557,889
$ 1
$ 58,603
$ ( 106 )
$ ( 57,591 )
$ 907
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
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Preference
Shares
Accumulated
Total
Series
A
Convertible
Series
B
Convertible
Common
Shares
Additional
Paid-in
Other
Comprehensive
Accumulated
Shareholders’
Equity
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Income
(Loss)
Deficit
(Deficit)
Balance
-March 31, 2023
5,323,782
$ 1
1,189,998
$ -
4,824,352
$ -
$ 35,910
$ 203
$ ( 40,255 )
$ ( 4,141 )
Stock
compensation expense for employee vested options
-
-
-
-
-
-
18
-
-
18
Issuance
of common stock
-
-
-
-
409,050
-
2,179
-
-
2,179
Foreign
currency translation adjustment
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 407 )
-
( 407 )
Net
loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 2,980 )
( 2,980 )
Balance
- December 31, 2023
5,323,782
$ 1
1,189,998
$ -
5,233,402
$ -
$ 38,107
$ ( 204 )
$ ( 43,235 )
$ ( 5,331 )
Balance
- March 31, 2024
-
$ -
-
$ -
15,653,449
$ 1
$ 56,824
$ ( 85 )
$ ( 48,977 )
$ 7,763
Balance
-
$ -
-
$ -
15,653,449
$ 1
$ 56,824
$ ( 85 )
$ ( 48,977 )
$ 7,763
Fair
value of shares issued for services
-
-
-
-
615,241
-
681
-
-
681
Stock compensation on vested RSU’s
-
-
-
-
289,199
-
489
-
-
489
Stock
compensation expense for employee vested options
-
-
-
-
-
-
609
-
-
609
Foreign
currency translation adjustment
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 21 )
-
( 21 )
Net
loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 8,614 )
( 8,614 )
Net
income (loss)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 8,614 )
( 8,614 )
Balance
- December 31, 2024
-
$ -
-
$ -
16,557,889
$ 1
$ 58,603
$ ( 106 )
$ ( 57,591 )
$ 907
Balance
-
$ -
-
$ -
16,557,889
$ 1
$ 58,603
$ ( 106 )
$ ( 57,591 )
$ 907
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CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts
in thousands)
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$ ( 8,614 )
$ ( 2,980 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
290
437
Bad debt expense
46
169
Inventory reserve
( 215 )
419
Unrealized foreign exchange loss
-
( 371 )
Stock based compensation cost on vested options and RSU’s
1,098
18
Amortization of stock based marketing and other services
419
185
Amortization of debt discount
1,160
493
Accrued interest
29
600
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
( 1,740 )
( 2,571 )
Inventories
( 2,039 )
( 1,822 )
Prepaid and other current assets
( 131 )
( 158 )
Operating lease right of use asset
74
217
Other non-current assets
3
-
Operating lease liability
( 74 )
( 223 )
Trade payables
154
704
Accrued expenses
721
1,537
Unearned revenue
39
268
Net cash used in operating activities
( 8,780 )
( 3,078 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
( 287 )
( 194 )
Net cash used in investing activities
( 287 )
( 194 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Deferred offering costs
( 139 )
( 923 )
Proceeds from trade finance facilities, net
2,849
1,847
Repayment of trade finance facilities, net
( 147 )
( 874 )
Proceeds from convertible note
2,000
-
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net
-
2,179
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net
4,604
-
Repayment of short-term borrowings
( 3,846 )
-
Net cash provided by financing activities
5,321
2,229
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
( 41 )
( 126 )
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
( 3,787 )
( 1,169 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash – beginning of the period
7,910
4,712
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash – end of the period
$ 4,123
$ 3,543
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid on borrowings and bank loans
$ -
$ -
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Fair value of unamortized stock-based marketing and other services
$ 262
$ -
Recognition of debt discount on short-term borrowings
$ 2,280
$ -
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
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Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(Amounts
in thousands, except share and per share data and exchange rate data)
(Unaudited)
NOTE
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Nature
of operations
Perfect
Moment Ltd., a Delaware corporation (“Perfect Moment” or “PML” and, together with its subsidiaries unless the
context otherwise requires, the “Company”), is an owner and operator of a luxury fashion brand that offers ski, swim, and
activewear collections under the brand name Perfect Moment. The Company’s collections are sold directly to customers through e-commerce,
sales to wholesale accounts and through other sales partnerships.
Basis
of presentation
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation
S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete consolidated financial statements. In
the opinion of our management, these condensed consolidated financial statements contain all normal recurring adjustments considered
necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position at December 31, 2024, results of operations for the three
and nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity for the three and nine months
ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and cash flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The Company’s results for
the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. You should
read these statements in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis
and results of operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Form 10-K”) for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2024. The terms “fiscal 2025” and “fiscal 2024” refer to the Company’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2025
and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, respectively. The figures in the notes to the financials are presented in thousands, therefore
the 000’s are removed.
Principles
of consolidation
These
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Perfect Moment Ltd. and its wholly owned subsidiaries;
Perfect Moment Asia Limited (“PMA”), Perfect Moment (UK) Limited (“PMUK”), Perfect Moment USA, Inc., (“PMUSA”)
and Perfect Moment TM Sarl. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual
financial statements and reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair statement of the financial
information for the interim periods presented. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
NOTE
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Going
concern
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the
realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business.
Through
December 31, 2024, the Company has funded its operations with proceeds from the sale of common stock from the initial public
offering, the issuance of common stock, convertible debt, and preferred stock, alongside existing trade, invoice and shareholder
financing arrangements. The Company has incurred recurring losses, including a net loss of $ 8,614
for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and used cash in operations of $ 8,780
during the period. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $ 57,591 . Also, we have accrued approximately $ 1,143 of delinquent payroll taxes.
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These
factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
In
addition, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, in its report on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements for the year ended March 31, 2024, expressed substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty.
Management’s
plans to alleviate the conditions that raise substantial doubt include:
●
Taking
out short-term loans, purchase order financing and debt factoring to assist with working capital shortfalls
●
Exploring
sources of long-term funding in the private markets and additional equity financing
●
Closely
monitoring the collection of debts
●
Cost-reduction initiatives aimed at improving operational
efficiency and preserving liquidity
●
Strategies
and plans in place to deliver improved margins in the next financial year
The
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for 12 months from the date of these unaudited condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements were available to be issued is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet its obligations,
which it has not been able to accomplish to date, and to obtain additional capital financing. No assurance can be given that the Company
will be successful in these efforts mentioned above.
Use
of estimates
The
preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and
judgments in applying the Company’s accounting policies that affect the reported amounts and disclosures made in the condensed
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management continually evaluates the estimates and judgments it uses. These
estimates and judgments have been applied in a manner consistent with prior periods and there are no known trends, commitments, events
or uncertainties that management believe will materially affect the methodology or assumptions utilized in making these estimates and
judgments in these financial statements. Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements
include reserves for uncollectible accounts receivables, realizability of inventory; customer returns; useful lives and impairments of
long-lived tangible and intangible assets; realization of deferred tax assets and related uncertain tax positions; and the valuation
of stock-based compensation awards. Actual results may differ from these judgements and estimates under different assumptions or conditions
and any such differences may be material.
Revenue
recognition
The
majority of the Company’s revenue is recognized at a point in time based on the transfer of control. In addition, the majority
of the Company’s contracts do not contain variable consideration and contract modifications are minimal. The majority of the Company’s
revenue arrangements generally consist of a single performance obligation to transfer promised goods. Revenue is reported net of markdowns,
discounts and sales taxes collected from customers on behalf of taxing authorities. Revenue is also presented net of an allowance for
expected returns where contracts include the right of return.
The
Company estimates returns on an ongoing basis to estimate the consideration from the customer that the Company expects to ultimately
receive. Consideration in determining the Company’s estimates for returns may include agreements with customers, the Company’s
return policy and historical and current trends. The Company records the returns as a reduction to net sales in its consolidated statements
of operations and the recognition of a provision for returns within accrued expenses in its consolidated balance sheets and the estimated
value of inventory expected to be returned as an adjustment to inventories, net. As of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the returns
provision was $ 704 and $ 346 , respectively.
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Revenue
is comprised of direct-to-consumer ecommerce revenue through the Company’s website and revenue related to wholesalers, revenue
related to retail stores, and revenue related to short-term collaborations. The following table details the revenue
split:
SCHEDULE OF REVENUE SPLIT
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Wholesale revenues
$ 7,335
$ 7,829
$ 10,066
$ 10,658
Ecommerce revenues
3,716
3,752
5,793
5,775
Retail revenues
516
-
516
-
Revenues - subtotal
$ 11,567
$ 11,581
$ 16,375
$ 16,433
Collaboration revenues
91
1,145
91
3,169
Total
$ 11,658
$ 12,726
$ 16,466
$ 19,602
Revenue
is recognized when performance obligations are satisfied through the transfer of control of promised goods to the Company’s customers.
Control transfers once a customer has the ability to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the benefits from, the product.
This includes the transfer of legal title, physical possession, the risks and rewards of ownership, and customer acceptance. For direct-to-consumer
ecommerce revenue, the Company receives payment before the customer receives the promised goods. Revenue is only recognized once the
goods have been delivered to the customer. Sales to wholesale customers are recognized when the customer has control which will depend
on the agreed upon International Commercial Terms. For inventories sold on consignment to wholesalers, the Company records revenue when
the inventory is sold to the third-party customer by the wholesaler. The Company may issue merchant credits, which are essentially refund
credits. The merchant credits are initially deferred and subsequently recognized as revenue when tendered for payment.
Cost
of goods sold
Cost
of goods sold includes the cost of purchased merchandise, which includes:
-
acquisition and production costs including raw material and labor as applicable;
-
the cost incurred to deliver inventory to the Company’s third-party distribution centers including freight, non-refundable taxes,
duty, and other landing costs;
-
outbound duties; and
-
reserves for inventory.
Accounts
receivable
Accounts
receivable primarily arise out of sales to wholesale accounts and ecommerce partners. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents
management’s best estimate of probable credit losses in accounts receivable using the incurred loss methodology. Receivables are
written off against the allowance when management believes that it is probable the amount receivable will not be recovered. Additionally,
the Company records higher allowances in the first and third quarters following its peak sales seasons after the Company determines it
to be probable that it will not collect the related receivables. As of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company had $ 587 and
$ 558 , respectively, in allowances for doubtful accounts. Accounts Receivable, net of allowances, as of December 31, 2024 and March 31,
2024 was $ 2,747 and $ 1,035 , respectively.
Segment
reporting
Accounting
Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 280, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information”
establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments in annual financial statements
and requires those enterprises to report selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to stockholders.
Management has determined that the Company operates in one business segment, product sales.
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Deferred
Offering Costs
Deferred
offering costs consist primarily of legal, accounting and underwriters’ fees incurred related to equity financing. These deferred
costs are deferred and then charged against the proceeds received once the equity financing occurs or are charged to expense if the financing
does not occur.
Geographic
concentration
Although
the Company is organized fundamentally as one business segment, the Company’s revenues are primarily split between three geographic
areas: the U.S., Europe and the United Kingdom (the “U.K.”). Customers in these regions are served by our leadership, production
and operations teams in the U.K. and Hong Kong.
The
table below reflects total net revenues attributed to Europe (excluding the United Kingdom), United States, United Kingdom, and the rest
of the world:
SCHEDULE OF NET REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Europe (excluding United Kingdom)
$ 4,214
36 %
$ 4,801
38 %
$ 6,338
38 %
$ 6,833
35 %
United States
4,187
36 %
4,743
37 %
5,512
34 %
8,189
42 %
United Kingdom
2,222
19 %
2,402
19 %
3,160
19 %
3,467
18 %
Rest of the World
1,035
9 %
780
6 %
1,456
9 %
1,113
5 %
Total
$ 11,658
$ 12,726
$ 16,466
$ 19,602
Supplier
concentration
For
the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the largest single supplier of manufactured goods to the Company produced 62 %
and 92 %,
respectively, of the Company’s products. For the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company made no fabric
purchases.
For
the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the largest single supplier of manufactured goods to the Company produced 40 %
and 75 %,
respectively, of the Company’s products. For the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the single largest fabric
supplier to the Company supplied 46 %
and 63 %,
respectively, of the fabric used to manufacture the Company’s products.
Customer
concentration
No
single customer accounted for more than 10% of total revenue for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024.
No
single customer accounted for more than 10% of total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2023. For the nine months ended
December 31, 2023, we had one major customer, which accounted for approximately 16 % or $ 3,168 of total revenue. The related accounts
receivable balance for this customer was $ 0 as of December 31, 2023, and $ 41 as of March 31, 2023.
Foreign
currency
Foreign
currency transactions denominated in a currency other than an entity’s functional currency are remeasured into the functional currency
using the spot rate at the date of the transaction with any resulting gains and losses recognized in operating expenses except for gains
and losses arising on intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term investment nature, which are recorded as a foreign
currency translation adjustment in other comprehensive income or loss.
The
functional currency for each entity included in these condensed consolidated financial statements that is domiciled outside of the United
States is generally the applicable local currency. Assets and liabilities of each foreign entity are translated into U.S. dollars at
the exchange rate in effect on the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated on a monthly basis using the average rate
for that month as a close approximation. Unrealized translation gains and losses are recorded as a foreign currency translation adjustment,
which is included in other comprehensive income or loss, which is a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss included
in shareholders’ deficit.
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Stock-based
compensation
The
Company accounts for equity-based awards according to ASC 505 and 718, whereby the value of the award is measured on the date of grant
and recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
The
Company measures fair value as of the grant date for options and warrants using the Black Scholes option pricing model and for common
share awards using a weighted average of the Black Scholes method and probability-weighted expected return method (PWERM).
The
inputs into the Black Scholes option pricing model are subjective and generally require significant judgment. The fair value of the shares
of common and preferred stock has historically been determined by the Company’s management with the assistance of third-party specialists
as there was no public market for the common stock up until February 8, 2024. The fair value is obtained by considering a number of objective
and subjective factors, including the valuation of comparable companies, sales of preferred stock to unrelated third parties, projected
operating and financial performance, the lack of liquidity of common and preferred stock and general and industry specific economic outlook,
amongst other factors. The expected term represents the period that the Company’s stock options are expected to be outstanding
and is determined using the simplified method (based on the mid-point between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term) as
the Company’s stock option exercise history does not provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. Because the
Company was privately held for a portion of the periods covered by these financial statements and historically did not have an active
trading market for its common and preferred stock for a sufficient period of time, the expected volatility was estimated based on the
average volatility for comparable publicly traded companies, over a period equal to the expected term of the stock option grants. The
Company listed on NYSE American on February 8, 2024 and now uses the closing price on the day of grant to determine FMV and for the stock
options issued in Q3 2025 the company used the average of a peer group of similar companies based by one or all the following factors
to determine volatility: industry, revenue, market capitalization. The risk-free rate assumption is based on the U.S. Treasury zero coupon
issues in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected term of the option. The Company has never paid dividends
on its common stock and does not anticipate paying dividends on common stock in the foreseeable future. Therefore, the Company uses an
expected dividend yield of zero.
Income
/ loss per share of common stock
Basic
net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average
number of shares of common stock outstanding plus the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if
all dilutive potential shares of common stock had been issued using the treasury stock method. Potential shares of common stock are excluded
from the computation when their effect is antidilutive. The dilutive effect of potentially dilutive securities is reflected in diluted
net income per share if the exercise prices were lower than the average fair market value of common stock during the reporting period.
Potentially
dilutive stock options and securities as presented in the table below were excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss)
per share, because the effect would be anti-dilutive. As the Company incurred income for the three months ended December 31, 2023, while
incurring losses for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the treasury stock method
and basic and diluted weighted-average shares are different in the loss per share calculation, in accordance with ASC 260-10-45-20.
SCHEDULE OF ANTIDILUTIVE SECURITIES EXCLUDED FROM COMPUTATION OF DILUTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Options to acquire common stock
1,196,550
299,957
Restricted stock units to acquire common stock
741,667
-
Warrants to acquire common stock
66,700
-
Series A convertible preferred stock
-
5,323,782
Series B convertible preferred stock
-
1,189,998
Convertible debt financing
-
2,281,148
Antidilutive securities
2,004,917
9,094,885
On
February 12, 2024, all outstanding shares of our Series A and Series B convertible preferred stock were automatically converted into
5,323,782 and 1,189,998 shares of common stock in connection with the closing of the initial public offering. The $ 10,002 in principal
amount due on convertible debt plus accrued interest in the amount of $ 1,985 automatically converted into Company common stock, into
an aggregate of 2,497,267 shares of common stock.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
The
Company follows the guidance of ASC 820 and ASC 825 for disclosure and measurement of the fair value of its financial instruments. ASC
820 establishes a framework for measuring fair value under U.S. GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase
consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes
the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest
priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable
inputs.
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The
three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by ASC 820 are described below:
Level
1:
Quoted
market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.
Level
2:
Pricing
inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the
reporting date.
Level
3:
Pricing
inputs that are generally observable inputs and not corroborated by market data.
The
carrying amount of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expenses, accounts
payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value due to their short-term nature. The carrying values of capital lease obligations
and debt obligations approximate their fair values due to the fact that the interest rates on these obligations are based on prevailing
market interest rates. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest
or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
Reclassifications
The
Company has reclassified certain costs totaling $ 1,761 and $ 2,752 previously classified as cost of sales for the three and nine months
ended December 31, 2023, respectively, to SG&A expenses to conform to the current year presentation.
Recently
issued accounting pronouncements
In
November 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-03 Income Statement—Reporting
Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The guidance
in ASU 2024-03 requires public business entities to disclose in the notes to the financial statements, among other things, specific information
about certain costs and expenses including purchases of inventory; employee compensation; and depreciation and amortization expense for
each caption on the income statement where such expenses are included. The update is effective for annual reporting periods beginning
after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted, and the
amendments may be applied prospectively to reporting periods after the effective date or retrospectively to all periods presented in the
financial statements. We are currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance and assessing the potential impact on our financial
statement disclosures.
In
November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosure, which
is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expense
categories that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and included in each reported measure of a segment’s
profit or loss. The update also requires all annual disclosures about a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets to be provided
in interim periods and for entities with a single reportable segment to provide all the disclosures required by ASC 280, Segment Reporting,
including the significant segment expense disclosures. The Company will adopt ASU 2023-07 beginning April 1, 2025. The Company does
not believe the impact of the new guidance and related codification improvements had a material impact to its financial position, results
of operations and cash flows.
We
have reviewed all accounting pronouncements recently issued by the FASB and the SEC. The authoritative pronouncements that we have already
adopted did not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or reporting thereof, and except
as otherwise noted above, we do not believe that any of the authoritative pronouncements that we have not yet adopted will have a material
effect upon our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or reporting thereof.
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NOTE
3. CASH
Cash
consisted of the following as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024.
SCHEDULE OF CASH
December 31, 2024
March 31,
2024
$’000
$’000
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 2,772
$ 7,910
Restricted cash
1,351
-
Total Cash
$ 4,123
$ 7,910
Restricted
cash represents amounts pledged as collateral against our outstanding borrowings
under our trade finance facility. As of December 31, 2024, we have $ 2,703 of outstanding borrowings under this facility (see Note 6).
NOTE
4. INVENTORIES
Inventories
are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on a first-in,
first-out basis. The following table details the primary categories for the periods presented.
SCHEDULE OF INVENTORY
December 31, 2024
March 31,
2024
$’000
$’000
Finished goods
$ 4,685
$ 2,680
Raw materials
743
721
Goods in transit
31
14
Finished goods on consignment
203
205
Total inventories
5,662
3,620
Inventory reserve
( 1,178 )
( 1,390 )
Total inventories, net
$ 4,484
$ 2,230
Third-party
services are used to warehouse and distribute inventory. Per the terms of one third-party service contract, a lien may be placed on the
Company’s inventory if the Company fails to make a payment for services within 30 days from the date the third-party supplier notifies
the Company of an outstanding payment.
NOTE
5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property
and equipment consisted of the following as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024.
SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
December 31, 2024
March 31,
2024
$’000
$’000
Furniture and fixtures
$ 178
$ 177
Office equipment
59
57
Leasehold improvements
29
29
Software and website development
2,146
1,886
Computer equipment
131
121
Total property and equipment
2,543
2,270
Accumulated depreciation
( 2,033 )
( 1,768 )
Total property and equipment, net
$ 510
$ 502
Depreciation
expense related to property and equipment was $ 71 and $ 158 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Depreciation
expense related to property and equipment was $ 282 and $ 432 for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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NOTE
6. TRADE FINANCE FACILITY
SCHEDULE OF TRADE FINANCE FACILITY
December 31, 2024
March 31,
2024
$’000
$’000
Trade finance facility
$ 2,703
$ -
Total
$ 2,703
$ -
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The
Company, through our PMA subsidiary, has a trade finance facility extended on goods for which letters of credit are issued to the
Company’s suppliers by HSBC. As of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024 the Company had a trade finance facility limit of $ 2,700
and $ 5,000 , respectively.
Amounts
owed relating to issued letters of credit do not become the Company’s responsibility until the Company receives the manufactured
clothing goods from suppliers. Once drawn, the Company has the option of 195 days credit, in the form of a loan, before repayment is
due. For drawings in Hong Kong dollars, the interest rate equals HIBOR plus 3.0 %,
and for drawings in U.S. dollars, the interest rate equals SOFR plus 3.3 %.
As
of March 31, 2024, there were no outstanding pledged letters of credit or trade loans issued by HSBC. During the period ended
December 31, 2024, the Company was extended letters of credit by HSBC in the aggregate amount of $2,849, all of which were utilized
as trade loans during the period. The Company made partial payment of the trade loans of $ 146 during
the period, resulting in an outstanding trade loan balance of $ 2,703 as of December 31, 2024 (which was secured by $ 1,351
of restricted cash held with HSBC - see Note 3). As of December 31, 2024, there were no issued letters of credit outstanding.
NOTE
7. CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE
During
the nine months ended December 31, 2024 the Company entered into a convertible note purchase agreement pursuant to which the Company
sold an accredited investor (the “Investor”) a convertible secured promissory note (the “Convertible Note”)
in the aggregate principal amount of $ 2.0 million, which remained outstanding as of the period then ended.
The Convertible Note bears interest at rate of 15 %
per annum, is due and payable one year from the date of issuance, is secured by the assets of the Company and is convertible into
shares of Common Stock of the Company at a conversion price of $ 1.00
per share. The Company intends to effect an offering of up to $ 10.0
million of its preferred stock and warrants further to Regulation A+ (the “Offering”). The Company agreed that 33 %
of all net proceeds received from the Offering after the first $ 2.0
million in net proceeds shall be used to repay outstanding amounts under this Note.
During
the nine months ended December 31, 2024, the Company accrued $ 21 of interest in accordance with the terms of the note.
NOTE
8. ADVANCE ON FUTURE RECEIPTS
The
Company has the following advances on future receipts as of December 31, 2024:
SCHEDULE OF ADVANCES ON FUTURE RECEIPTS
Note
Issuance Date
Maturity Date
Interest
Rate
Net Proceeds
Obligations Related to Future Receipts at Issuance
Obligations at
December 31, 2024
Note 1
July 25, 2024
February 7, 2025
33 %
$ 500
$ 745
$ -
Note 2
August 23, 2024
March 18, 2025
33 %
1,000
1,491
( 53 )
Note 3
September 25, 2024
March 11, 2025
34 %
500
756
-
Note 4
October 2, 2024
April 16, 2025
33 %
500
746
426
Note 5
October 23, 2024
May 22, 2025
33 %
679
1,015
710
Note 6
November 24, 2024
June 24, 2025
33 %
1,425
2,130
1,775
Total
$ 4,604
$ 6,883
2,858
Debt discount
( 941 )
Net
$ 1,917
Note
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
During
the nine months ended December 31, 2024, the Company received six secured advances from unaffiliated third parties totaling $ 4,604
for the purchase of future receipts/revenues of $ 6,883 . Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the unaffiliated third parties will auto
withdraw an aggregate of $ 243 from the Company’s operating account weekly. The term of the agreement extends until the advances
are paid in full. The notes did not bear any interest, however, the average interest was imputed at a rate of 33 % based on the face value
of the note and the proceeds received. As a result, the Company recorded a liability of $ 6,883 to account for the future receipts sold
and a debt discount of $ 2,280 to account for the difference between the liability related to the future receipts sold and the cash received.
The debt discount is being amortized over the term of the agreement.
During
the nine months ended December 31, 2024, the Company paid $ 3,846
of the notes and received an early payment discount of $ 179 ,
and as such, the outstanding balance of the notes was $ 2,858
as of December 31, 2024. The Company amortized $ 1,160
of the debt discount during the period and cancelled debt discount of $ 179 against the notes, which is related to the early payment discount of $ 179 , resulting in unamortized balance of $ 941
as of December 31, 2024. As such, the balance of the notes net of unamortized discount was $ 1,917
as of December 31, 2024.
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NOTE
9. COMMON STOCK
Common
stock
Shares
Issued for Services
During
the nine months ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued 615,241 shares of restricted common stock to vendors for services rendered
and to be rendered with a fair value of $ 681 . These shares of common stock were valued based on the market value of the Company’s
common stock price at the issuance date or the date the Company entered into the agreement related to the issuance. During the nine months
ended December 31, 2024 the Company amortized $ 419 of the value of the shares as the services were rendered and $ 262 of the remaining
fair value of the shares was included as a prepaid asset as of December 31, 2024.
NOTE
10. RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Restricted
Stock Units
A
summary of restricted stock unit activity for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 is presented below.
SCHEDULE OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT ACTIVITY
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Shares
Fair Value
Fair Value
Non-vested at March 31, 2024
225,000
$ 801
$ 4.10
Granted
805,866
946
1.17
Vested/deemed vested
( 289,199 )
( 488 )
2.00
Forfeited
-
-
-
Non-vested at December 31, 2024
741,667
$ 1,259
$ 1.74
During
the nine months ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued 805,866 shares of restricted stock units to employees and vendors for services
rendered with a fair value of $ 946 . The shares were valued based on the market value of the Company’s stock price on the grant
date and amortized over its vesting term.
The
total fair value of restricted stock units that vested or deemed vested during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 was $ 488 and is
included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of operations. As of December 31, 2024, the amount
of unvested compensation related to issuances of restricted stock award was $ 1,178 which will be recognized as an expense in future periods
as the shares vest.
NOTE
11. STOCK OPTIONS
The
Company maintains the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”), which provides for the grant of incentive stock
options, non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and performance
units and performance shares to employees, directors and consultants of the Company or any parent or subsidiary of the Company. The
purpose of the 2021 Plan is to enable the Company to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial
responsibility, to provide additional incentive to employees, directors and consultants of the Company or any parent or subsidiary
of the Company, and to promote the success of the Company’s business. The Company has 2,173,083
and 2,527,944 shares available to issue from the 2021 plan as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively. The Company has historically granted stock options
to non-employees in exchange for the provision of services, both under the 2021 Plan and outside of the 2021 Plan.
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A
summary of option activity for the period ended December 31, 2024 is presented below:
SCHEDULE OF STOCK OPTION ACTIVITY
Weighted-
Weighted-
Average
Average
Remaining
Aggregate
Exercise
Contractual
Intrinsic
Options
Price
Life (Years)
Value
Outstanding at March 31, 2024
1,108,356
3.42
3.45
595
Granted
688,194
2.15
-
-
Forfeited
( 600,000 )
4.10
-
-
Exercised
-
-
-
-
Outstanding at December 31, 2024
1,196,550
$ 2.35
3.03
$ 162
Vested December 31, 2024
509,493
$ 2.05
$ 162
Exercisable at December 31, 2024
342,237
$ 1.61
$ 162
During
the nine months ended December 31, 2024, the Company granted stock options to employees to purchase 688,194 shares of common stock for
services rendered. The options have an average exercise price of $ 2.31 per share, expire in ten years , vesting equally over four years
from the employees’ start date. The total fair value of these options at the grant date was approximately $ 1,444 using the Black-Scholes
Option Pricing Model.
During
the nine months ended December 31, 2024, the Company cancelled 600,000 of vested and unvested stock previously issued to officers for
services rendered and to be rendered with a fair value of $ 2,460 . The shares were valued based on the market value of the Company’s
stock price on the grant date and were amortized over their vesting terms. The Company credited back $ 14 to SG&A related to expense
charged on unvested options through the cancelation date.
The
total stock compensation expense recognized related to vesting of stock options for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
amounted to $ 609 and $ 18 , respectively. As of December 31, 2024 the total unrecognized stock-based compensation was $ 1,317 , which is
expected to be recognized as part of operating expense through September 2028.
At
December 31, 2024, the intrinsic value of the outstanding options under the 2021 Plan was $ 162 .
The
fair value of the share option awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes method and probability-weighted expected return method (PWERM)
based on the following weighted-average assumptions:
SCHEDULE OF FAIR VALUE ASSUMPTIONS OF SHARE OPTION AWARDS
Nine Months
Ended
December 31, 2024
Expected life in years
10
Stock price volatility
138.35 % - 142.42 %
Risk free interest rate
2.09 % - 3.58 %
Expected dividends
0 %
Forfeiture rate
18.02 – 19.10 %
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NOTE
12. STOCK WARRANTS
A
summary of warrant activity for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 is presented below:
SCHEDULE OF WARRANTS ACTIVITY
Weighted-
Weighted-
Average
Average
Remaining
Aggregate
Exercise
Contractual
Intrinsic
Options
Price
Life (Years)
Value
Outstanding at March 31, 2024
66,700
$ 7.50
4.87
$ -
Granted
-
-
-
-
Forfeited
-
-
-
-
Exercised
-
-
-
-
Outstanding at December 31, 2024, all vested
66,700
$ 7.50
4.12
$ -
No
warrants were issued for the nine months ended December 31, 2024.
As
of December 31, 2024 the outstanding warrants had no intrinsic value.
NOTE
13. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
We
report all currency amounts in USD. The Company’s subsidiaries in the U.K., Hong Kong and Switzerland maintain their books and
records in their functional currencies, which are GBP, HKD and CHF, respectively.
When
consolidating the subsidiaries with non-USD functional currencies, we translate the amounts of assets and liabilities into USD using
the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, and the amounts of revenue and expense are translated at the average exchange rate prevailing
during the period. The gains and losses resulting from translation of financial statement amounts into USD are recorded as a separate
component of accumulated other comprehensive loss within shareholders’ deficit.
We
used the exchange rates in the following table to translate amounts denominated in non-USD currencies as of and for the periods noted:
SCHEDULE OF FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Period
end exchange rate:
December 31,
2024
March 31,
2024
GBP:USD
1.25209
1.26254
HKD:USD
0.12873
0.12778
CHF:USD
1.10267
1.10871
Year end exchange rate
1.10267
1.10871
Average
exchange rate:
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Three Months Ended
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
GBP:USD
1.28088
1.24192
HKD:USD
0.12862
0.12798
CHF:USD
1.13940
1.12880
Average exchange rate
1.13940
1.12880
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
GBP:USD
1.28107
1.25321
HKD:USD
0.12825
0.12778
CHF:USD
1.13342
1.12421
Average exchange rate
1.13342
1.12421
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The
following table, reported in USD, disaggregates our cash balances by currency denomination:
SCHEDULE OF CASH BALANCES BY CURRENCY DENOMINATION
Cash
denominated in:
December 31,
2024
March 31,
2024
$’000
$’000
USD
$ 3,166
$ 7,187
GBP
464
598
HKD
105
27
CHF
13
14
EUR
375
84
Cash
$ 4,123
$ 7,910
Our
cash primarily consists of funds held in bank accounts and third party payment platforms.
SCHEDULE
OF FUNDS HELD IN BANK ACCOUNTS AND THIRD PARTY PAYMENT PLATFORMS
Cash held by Chase
$ 845
$ 6,180
Cash held by HSBC
1,822
1,637
Restricted cash held by HSBC
1,351
-
Cash held by other banks
84
45
Cash held by third party payment platforms
21
46
Petty cash
-
2
Total cash
$ 4,123
$ 7,910
With
the exception of petty cash, all our cash consists of funds held in bank accounts and third-party payment platforms. The Company maintains
the majority of cash at HSBC where the balances are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $ 250 . At times,
the cash balances may exceed the FDIC-insured limit. As of December 31, 2024, we do not believe we have any significant concentrations
of credit risk due to the strong credit rating of HSBC and the cash balance is expected to be utilized within 6 months to fund working
capital requirements. The cash held by other banks is within the $ 250 FDIC insured amount and cash held by third party payment platforms
are short term timing balances.
14.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal
proceedings - The Company is, from time to time, involved in routine legal matters, and audits and inspections by governmental agencies
and other third parties which are incidental to the conduct of its business. This includes legal matters such as initiation and defense
of proceedings to protect intellectual property rights, liability claims, employment claims, and similar matters. The Company believes
the ultimate resolution of any such legal proceedings, audits, and inspections will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated
balance sheets, results of operations or cash flows.
On
December 20, 2023, Aspen Skiing Company, LLC (“ASC”) filed a complaint against the Company in the United States District
Court for the District of Colorado, alleging, among other things, trademark infringement, false association, false endorsement, unfair
competition and deceptive trade practices by the Company (the “ASC Suit”). Management has determined, after the advice of
legal counsel, that the claims and actions related to such complaint are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition because management believes that the lawsuit will not succeed on the merits and the risk of any material loss is remote. The
claims relate to the Company’s social media posts of models and influencers in ski gondolas on the mountain owned by Aspen Skiing
Company and now discontinued limited edition clothing sold by the Company that included images, which were licensed by the Company from
a photographer, of a skier’s rest area in Aspen that Aspen Skiing Company calls the “AspenX Beach Club.” The complaint
seeks injunctive relief, but no motion for injunctive relief has been filed in the suit. The complaint also seeks delivery of all infringing
material to Aspen Skiing Company and an award of the Company’s profits and Aspen Skiing Company’s damages in an amount to
be determined at trial, costs incurred by Aspen Skiing Company in the action, their attorney’s fees and treble damages.
In
August 28, 2024 the Company and ASC entered into a Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with respect to the
ASC Suit. The Company agreed to terminate all marketing, distribution and sale of the PM DeDe Johnston Apparel and to terminate all use
of any marketing and advertising in which an ASC Trademark (as that those terms are defined in the Settlement Agreement) is visible and
recognizable, and to pay ASC the sum of $ 10,000 .
On
December 17, 2024 the Company received a notification from the NYSE American LLC stating that the Company is not in compliance with the
minimum stockholders’ equity requirements of Sections 1003(a)(ii) of the NYSE American Company Guide requiring stockholders’
equity of $ 4.0 million or more if the Company has reported losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in three of the four most
recent fiscal years. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had stockholders’ equity of $ 2.7 million and had losses in its three
most recent fiscal years ended March 31, 2024.
The
Company is now subject to the procedures and requirements of Section 1009 of the Company Guide. The Company had until January 10, 2025,
to submit a plan (the “Plan”) of actions it has taken or will take to regain compliance with the continued listing standards
by June 11, 2026. The Company submitted a plan to regain compliance with NYSE American listing standards on January 10, 2025. If
the NYSE American accepts the Plan, the Company will be able to continue its listing during the Plan period and will be subject to periodic
reviews including quarterly monitoring for compliance with the Plan until it has regained compliance. If the Plan is not accepted by
the NYSE American, the Letter stated that delisting proceedings will commence. The Company may appeal to staff delisting determination
in accordance with Section 1010 and Part 12 of the Company Guide.
The
Letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock on the NYSE American. The Company’s
receipt of the Letter from the NYSE American does not affect the Company’s business, operations or reporting requirements with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Capital
commitments - The Company had no purchase obligations as of December 31, 2024, related to purchase orders to factories for the
manufacture of finished goods. All future obligations are to be financed by HSBC letters of credit and comprise the balance held as
restricted cash on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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NOTE
15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Certain
directors of the Company and its subsidiaries previously provided consulting and advisory services for the Company which are recognized
in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Below
are the directors of the Company and its subsidiaries, that provide consulting and advisory services.
SCHEDULE OF DIRECTORS COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
(A) Max Gottschalk (director
of the Company)
$ -
$ 45
$ -
$ 135
(B) Tracy Barwin (director of the Company)
-
6
-
129
(C) Andreas Keijsers
(director of a subsidiary)
-
4
-
28
Total Expenses
$ -
$ 55
$ -
$ 292
(A)
We,
through PMA, are party to a consulting agreement with Max Gottschalk, dated May 15, 2019, which continues until terminated in accordance
with its terms, during which Mr. Gottschalk is entitled to receive fees for services rendered amounting to £ 8,000 per month
from April 2021 to November 2022 and £ 12,000 per month since December 2022. These amounts are in lieu of any other cash payments
or equity awards Mr. Gottschalk may otherwise have been entitled to receive as a member of our board of directors.
(B)
We
were party to a consulting agreement with Tracy Barwin, dated November 18, 2022, pursuant to which Ms. Barwin was entitled to receive
£ 1,500 per day for services rendered with a minimum commitment of two days per month. These amounts were in lieu of any other
cash payments or equity awards Ms. Barwin may otherwise have been entitled to receive as a member of our board of directors. The
consulting agreement with Ms. Barwin was terminated in October 2023 and replaced by an independent director agreement.
(C)
We,
through PMA, were party to a consulting agreement with Arnhem Consulting Limited (“Arnhem”), a company controlled by
Andre Keijsers, dated February 28, 2017, pursuant to which Arnhem was entitled to receive £ 1,200 per month for services rendered.
The consulting agreement was terminated in September 2023 as a result of Mr. Keijsers becoming a director of the Company.
For
2024, all these related parties became board members, and were paid board fees of $ 213 in the aggregate for the nine months end December
31, 2024. No other fees were paid to these individuals or entities during that period.
16.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Shares
Issued for Services
Subsequent
to December 31, 2024, the Company issued 336,861 shares of common stock to vendors for services rendered and to be rendered with a fair
value of $ 288 . These shares of common stock were valued based on the market value of the Company’s common stock price at the issuance
date or the date the Company entered into the agreement related to the issuance.
NYSE
American Delisting
On December
17, 2024 the Company received a notification from the NYSE American LLC stating that the Company is not in compliance with the minimum
stockholders’ equity requirements of Sections 1003(a)(ii) of the NYSE American Company Guide requiring stockholders’ equity
of $ 4.0 million or more if the Company has reported losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in three of the four most recent
fiscal years. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had stockholders’ equity of $ 2.7 million and had losses in its three most recent
fiscal years ended March 31, 2024.
The Company is now subject to the procedures and requirements of Section 1009 of the Company Guide. The Company had
until January 10, 2025, to submit a plan (the “Plan”) of actions it has taken or will take to regain compliance with the continued
listing standards by June 11, 2026.
The
Company submitted a plan to regain compliance with NYSE American listing standards on January 10, 2025. If the NYSE American accepts
the Plan, the Company will be able to continue its listing during the Plan period and will be subject to periodic reviews including quarterly
monitoring for compliance with the Plan until it has regained compliance. If the Plan is not accepted by the NYSE American, the Letter
stated that delisting proceedings will commence. The Company may appeal to staff delisting determination in accordance with Section 1010
and Part 12 of the Company Guide.
The
Letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock on the NYSE American. The Company’s
receipt of the Letter from the NYSE American does not affect the Company’s business, operations or reporting requirements with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Executive
Changes
On
January 31, 2025, the Company terminated Mark Buckley as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. As of the date of this filing, the Company
has not entered into a separation agreement with Mr. Buckley with respect to his termination. Mr. Buckley shall continue to serve as
a director of the Company.
On
January 31, 2025, the Company terminated Jeff Clayborne, the prior Chief Financial Officer of the Company. As of the date of this filing,
the Company has not entered into a separation agreement with Mr. Clayborne with respect to his termination.
On
February 3, 2025, the Board of Directors appointed Chath Weerasinghe as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating
Officer, effective February 3, 2025. Mr. Weerasinghe’s Employment Agreement provides for a base salary of £ 300,000 per year
and allow for a performance bonus of up to 50 % of Mr. Weerasinghe’s annual salary subject to achieving certain performance targets.
Additionally, per the terms of the Employment Agreement, Mr. Weerasinghe will receive a sign-on bonus of £ 20,000 , to be paid on
Mr. Weerasinghe’s start date, February 3, 2025. In addition, Mr. Weerasinghe will be entitled to participate in the Company’s
2021 Equity Incentive Plan, with 300,000 restricted stock units (the “RSU’s) to be granted as of Mr. Weerasinghe’s
start date. The RSU’s will vest over a period of four years pursuant to a Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, with 75,000 RSU’s
vesting on the twelve (12) month anniversary of the start date and the remaining RSU’s will vest quarterly over three years, with
18,750 RSU’s vesting per quarter.
On
February 3, 2025, The Board of Directors of the Company appointed Jane Gottschalk to the role of President of the Company, effective
immediately. Other than the job title change adding the position of President, terms of Ms. Gottschalk’s current contract of employment
will not change.
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ITEM
2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
(Amounts
in this Item 2 are presented in thousands, except (i) share and per share data and (ii) percentages)
Perfect
Moment is a high-performance, luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand that fuses technical excellence with fashion-led designs. We create
apparel and products that feature what we believe is an unmatched combination of fashion, form, function and fun for women, men and children.
Across
all revenue channels, Perfect Moment distributes to over sixty countries. We design our products in-house and work with a variety of
suppliers to manufacture materials and finished goods. Our collections are worn by an evolving list of celebrities and influencers whose
perfect moments are captured across a range of social media platforms.
Revenue
Total
net revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 was $16,466 compared to $19,602 for the nine months ended December 31, 2023,
a decrease of $3,136 or 16%. The decrease is primarily attributed to the termination of a collaboration with Hugo Boss in FY24
totaling $3,169. The remaining increase of $33 is attributed to retail revenue of $516 from our New York and London pop-up
locations, plus $91 in revenue from our collaboration with Johnnie Walker, all offset by $592 lower wholesale revenue.
Total
revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $11,658 compared to $12,726 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, a
decrease of $1,068 or 8%. The decrease is primarily attributed to the termination of a collaboration with Hugo Boss in FY24 totaling
$1,145. The remaining increase of $77 is attributed to retail revenue of $516 from our New York and London pop-up locations, plus
$91 in revenue from our collaboration with Johnnie Walker, all offset by $494 lower wholesale revenue.
The
Company did not extend the two-year collaboration with Hugo Boss as the collaboration took precedence over all other wholesalers. The change allows management to continue building the foundations of
future growth through better delivery times, improved quality, consistency, and extend our supplier relationships, which will better
serve our wholesale partners and direct to consumer channels, driving longer terms sustainable revenue growth.
Ecommerce
The
Company has deployed strategies across the entire sales and marketing funnel as we focus on building a direct relationship with our customers,
which we believe is an important step of following our customer from the ski slopes, to après, to the chalet, and eventually home
expanding our product offering across all seasons.
We
remain one of the most followed luxury ski brands globally and increased our followers across all social media platforms (Instagram,
Facebook (Meta) and TikTok) increased by 6.9% from March 31, 2024 through December 31, 2024 and increased 19.2% compared to December
31, 2023. The number of unpaid celebrities and influencers driving the top of our funnel is extraordinary for a Company our size. The
strength at the top of the funnel provides opportunities to move our customers through the funnel that not only leads to sales, but more
importantly allows us to build a community and ultimately customer loyalty.
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Gross
Profit and Margin
Our
gross profit for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 was $8,819 compared to $10,388 for the nine months ended December 31, 2023,
a decrease of $1,569 or 15%. The decrease is driven by lower sales that is primarily attributed to a two-year collaboration with Hugo
Boss that ended in FY24. Our gross margins were 54% compared to 53% in the prior year. Improving our gross margins remains an important
focus, and we anticipate our gross margins to continue to improve and ultimately reflect significant improvement year-over-year. We are
making significant progress across all our margin expansion projects including opening our first U.S. distribution center last month.
Following the facility opening in October 2024, we realized an immediate improvement in operating efficiency. We will experience reduced
duty costs for ecommerce orders in the second half of this fiscal year, which will drive improved gross margins compared to last year.
For the six months ended September 30, 2024 we reported gross margins 51%. In the beginning of fiscal 2025 we sold a high percentage
of product sold at a discount, making way for a significant new collection replacing many of our product lines for autumn/winter 2024
(AW24), in part due to an upcoming change in legislation in some of our markets for the use of Durable Water Repellency treatments. Based
on our initiatives we anticipate additional margin improvements in Q4.
Our
gross profit for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $6,389 compared to $6,627 for the three months ended December 31, 2023,
a decrease of $238 or 4%. The decrease is driven by lower sales that is primarily attributed to a collaboration with Hugo Boss that ended
in FY24. Our gross margins were 55.0% compared to 52% achieved in the prior year. The increase in gross margin is attributed to our margin
expansion projects
Third-Party
Distribution Center Update
Historically,
all ecommerce orders were dispatched from a third-party distribution center in the United Kingdom and in most instances the Company is
paying duties to cross international borders. Compounding the margin dilution is the fact we were paying duties at full retail and not
at a transfer price.
On
July 15, 2024 we executed an agreement with Quiet Platforms to be our third party operated distribution center in the United States.
The U.S. distribution center will improve our customer experience, lower our duty cost plus reduce outbound and return shipping cost
in the U.S. market, which represented over 40% of our revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. In fiscal year 2025 our ecommerce
revenue will flow through the U.S. distribution center with Wholesale revenue running through the U.S. distribution center in fiscal
year 2026. We are reviewing our European distribution strategy to improve margins in the fiscal year 2026, which represented over 30%
of our revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
The
Company has reclassified certain costs totaling $1,761 and $2,752 previously classified as cost of sales for the three and nine months
ended December 31, 2023, respectively, to SG&A expenses to conform to the current year presentation. For fiscal year ended March
31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, had we reclassified $3.2 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of costs of revenue to SG&A, the our
adjusted gross margin would have been 50.9% and 48.7%.
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Summary
of Key Strategies to Improve Margin
●
Shift
towards direct-to-consumer revenue (such as ecommerce and physical retail) . We expect that rebalancing our sales from wholesale
to direct to consumer, coupled with the other margin initiatives would result in a double-digit percentage point improvement in our
gross margin, due to channel mix, over time.
●
Reducing
product range within skiwear . We believe the current range offers too much choice, and yields poorer margins, resulting from
a lack of economies of scale and higher levels of markdown and discounts.
●
Review
and modify supplier base . We are expecting our supplier base to evolve as we source fabrics and trims more efficiently and introduce
new finished good suppliers with better commercial terms (such as lower labor costs or better duty rates due to factories being based
in the EU, UK or Vietnam).
●
Review
and revise price positioning . We will continue reviewing our selling prices. We are expecting to introduce better discipline
and processes to assess price positioning with a focus on margin by each product, country of manufacture and country of selling.
We expect to raise selling prices to improve the gross margin over time as part of the range development process and will monitor
price elasticity. We believe prices are relatively in-elastic for our industry and our customer segment, and that pricing increases
are generally expected by customers annually for luxury goods.
●
Focusing
on reducing costs relating to crossing borders . Operating a global business requires crossing borders with products resulting
in high costs for freight, duty, couriers and other handling costs. Perfect Moment has grown very quickly and as a result has not
been able to focus on crossing borders in a cost-effective way. We are focused on reducing these costs and expect to see savings
over time in freight (for example by using less air freight and more sea freight), lowering duty costs (for example moving production
to countries with lower tariffs and opening third party logistic hubs) and reducing broker fees through better processes.
Our
Business Strategy
Perfect
Moment sits at the intersection of three large and growing markets (luxury ski apparel, premium outerwear and athleisure and lifestyle).
Based on the characteristics of these respective markets, we believe we have the right brand profile, geographic footprint, target demographic,
marketing tools and operational expansion plan to gain significant market share. We believe we are also well-positioned to drive sustainable
growth and profitability by executing on the following strategies:
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Grow
Brand Awareness and Attract New Customers
Building
brand awareness among potential new customers and strengthening our connections with those who already know us will be a key driver of
our growth. While we believe our brand has achieved substantial traction globally and those who have experienced our products demonstrate
loyalty, our presence is relatively nascent in many of our markets. We believe we have a significant opportunity to increase brand awareness
and attract new customers to Perfect Moment through word of mouth, brand marketing and performance marketing.
In
the past, Perfect Moment’s strong skiing heritage has been used to engage with a core ski audience for whom we believe the combination
of technical performance and retro inspired designs resonate strongly. We believe the nature of skiing as a largely affluent, international
pursuit means there is a large opportunity in aspirational, lifestyle-led social media engagement. We believe Perfect Moment has captured
this social media opportunity to great effect, combining the style and form of the brand with celebrities, influencers, top-tier editorial,
collaborations and luxury locations to create a distinct, fun and engaging aspirational lifestyle narrative. Beyond social media, we
believe Perfect Moment has been able to deploy this same core brand proposition and narrative to direct digital marketing and traditional
media, elevating brand profile and driving high levels of engagement simultaneously. Perfect Moment has also been able to build an effective
online marketing engine driving large volumes of direct, organic search and paid search traffic to our ecommerce website, www.perfectmoment.com
Perfect
Moment expects to continue its approach to social media, building its follower base through a similar and evolving mix of celebrities,
influencers, editorials and locations. It also expects to continue to pursue and scale the effective search engine optimization and paid
search strategies which have contributed to online sales growth, as well as direct marketing and customer engagement via direct customer
communications. Perfect Moment is developing plans to leverage a new Perfect Moment owned physical store network to deepen its brand
identity and profile, as well as drive higher levels of loyalty and engagement at the local level. On August 1, 2024 the Company executed
a six-month lease for our first seasonal store in SOHO, New York for AW24 and on October 25, 2024 the Company commenced a three-month
lease for our second seasonal store in Bicester, England (the “Bicester Lease”). The Bicester Lease was extended for an additional three months.
Brand
marketing and performance marketing also work together to drive millions of visits to our digital platforms. Brand marketing includes
differentiated content, our network of ambassadors, and social media, all of which result in what we believe is outsized engagement with
our community. Our performance marketing efforts are designed to drive customers from awareness to consideration to conversion. These
efforts include retargeting, paid search and product listing advertisements, paid social media advertisements, search engine optimization
and personalized email. We believe our highly productive, diversified strategy generates a significant return on brand equity, driving
sales and building a growing customer database.
We
approach this strategy as a funnel, with brand awareness at the top and customer conversion at the bottom, allocating resources across
the top, middle and bottom, and measuring returns on these respective investments.
Accelerate
Digital Growth
Having
used the wholesale channel to establish our brand globally, we believe we will become less reliant on wholesale partners during the next
five years by committing more resources to our direct-to-consumer strategy and accelerating our digital growth. We believe technology
and partnerships are the key underpinning factors in any e-commerce business and as such we will continue to enhance customer experience,
focusing on mobile as the dominant growth channel and leveraging the emerging benefits of social and conversational commerce.
Pursue
International Expansion and Enter New Markets
We
believe there is an opportunity to increase penetration across our existing markets and selectively enter new regions. Although the Perfect
Moment brand is recognized globally, our past investments have been focused on North America, the United Kingdom and the EU and have
driven revenue growth in the United States during the past fiscal year.
While
we expect the majority of our near-term growth to continue to come from the United States, the United Kingdom and the EU, we believe
there is a tremendous opportunity over the long term throughout the rest of the world. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, we increased
our outreach in what we believe are the most promising countries in continental Europe. As part of the plan to enter new markets, we
will start with China, as we seek to enhance our ability to serve our international customers and further establish Perfect Moment as
a global brand.
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We
believe there is a significant opportunity beyond our existing markets, with China representing the next market opening for Perfect Moment.
China is projected to become the largest winter sports market, with people participating expected to reach 50 million by 2025 with one
thousand ski resorts to be open by 2030, according to reports by Daxue Consulting and Capital Mind. We allocated a small amount of inventory
to test the Chinese market directly in November 2024 on Tmall, using local partners to operate, with a digital approach to selling. We
were originally forecasting to run losses with respect to such activities for two years, then become profitable from the third year of
such activities, with China representing less than 10% of our revenue by 2027. The data we now have on this small test has led to exploring
partnership models such as a Joint Venture, where we could benefit for local distribution, market expertise and financial support for
inventory and marketing. We still believe the most significant hurdle to overcome with respect to our plan to enter the Chinese market
is liquidity to fund the initial operating losses.
In
order to offer a more localized experience to customers internationally, we intend to offer market-specific languages, currency and content,
as well as strategic international shipping and distribution hubs. We plan to leverage our social media strategy and expand our network
of social media ambassadors to grow our brand awareness globally.
Enhance
Our Wholesale Network
Although
in the next five years we will be mainly focused on accelerating digital growth and our direct-to-consumer channel, we still intend to
continue broadening customer access and strengthening our global foothold in new and existing markets by strategically expanding our
wholesale network and deepening current relationships. In all of our markets, we have an opportunity to increase sales by adding new
wholesale partners and increasing volume in existing retailers. Additionally, we are focused on strengthening relationships with our
retail partners through broader offerings, exclusive products and shop-in-shop formats, which are dedicated spaces within another company’s
retail store on a short-term rental basis. We believe our retail partners have a strong incentive to showcase our brand as our products
drive customer traffic and consistent full-price sell-through in their stores.
Broaden
Our Product Offering
Continuing
to enhance and expand our product offering represents a meaningful growth driver for Perfect Moment. We expect that broadening our product
line will allow us to strengthen brand loyalty with the existing Perfect Moment customer base, drive higher penetration in our existing
markets and expand our appeal across new geographies. We intend to continue developing our offering through the following strategies.
Elevate
Fall and Winter . Perfect Moment will continue to focus on quality materials and distinctive designs to create luxury products which
aim to deliver technical performance and style impact. However, believing that people want to bring the functionality of our ski apparel
into their everyday lives, Perfect Moment is broadening the product range beyond the core “on-slope” skiwear to encompass
less technical lifestyle products and a wide range of exceptional products for any occasion, including all year-round accessories.
Expand
Spring and Summer. We intend to continue building our successful Spring and Summer collections in categories such as activewear,
loungewear and swimwear. We believe offering inspiring new and complementary product categories that are consistent with our values of
heritage, functionality and quality and can become part of our core business represents an opportunity to develop a closer relationship
with our customers and expand our addressable market. In June 2024, we launched an Ibiza-inspired Summer Capsule Collection across our
global eCommerce channels. The collection was highlighted in a photoshoot published in British Vogue featuring photographer, Grace Burns,
and models Stella Jones and Paloma Baygual wearing items from the collection.
We
believe this strategy will deliver a number of benefits:
●
Increased
Revenues . We expect that cross-over into adjacent product markets will increase sales by allowing us to sell outerwear, lifestyle
products, activewear and swimwear to non-skiers and cross-sell lifestyle and “off-slope” products to existing skiwear
customers in a winter setting.
●
Reduced
Seasonality . We expect that sales of new lifestyle products as well as activewear and swimwear products will be less concentrated
in the winter months and increase revenue from new and existing customers as we grow brand awareness.
●
Improved
Margins . We believe that our margins will be improved by this strategy because modest price increases across the existing range
will allow Perfect Moment to strengthen its gross margins, greater use of high-margin luxury materials such as cashmere will support
price and margin increases and a move towards more less technically-complex lifestyle pieces will also drive margin improvement.
Full price sales with limited promotional activity will further improve margins.
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and the nine months ended December 31, 2024, we restructured and invested in our design, product
development, merchandizing and production teams to create a pathway to execute this underpinning strategy. We launched our first spring
/ summer capsule encapsulating our new strategy at the end of Q1 FY25. We plan to then gradually increase our product offering as we
evaluate demand, supply and profitability. As of this filing, we are selling to the AW25 Wholesale Market which opened in December and
closes in February for shipments in FY26. We have bolstered the team that includes hiring a Chief Merchant and a new Head of Business
Development. The Chief Merchant is revising the calendar for 2026 (FY27) to increase the number of product drops, further capitalizing
on opportunities to increase revenue and margin. The Head of Business Development will focus on growing our wholesale relationships,
online marketplaces and expand further into retail in the U.S. and globally.
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Establish
Perfect Moment Owned Physical Retail
Perfect
Moment has grown to date without a Perfect Moment owned physical stand-alone store presence. Sales growth has been driven by our wholesale
network and online offering. As part of our growth strategy, we believe opening directly operated stores in strategically selected major
cities and pop-up stores in strategic ski resorts and high-traffic city locations would provide an excellent opportunity to generate
sales in key locations, providing a luxury in-store experience, reflecting the character of the brand and providing an experiential contact
point for customers. On August 1, 2024 the Company executed a six-month lease for our first pop-up in SOHO, New York for AW24 and on October
25, 2024 the Company commenced a three-month lease for our second seasonal store in Bicester, England, which resulted in revenues of $516
for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024. The Bicester Lease was extended for an additional three months.
As
our product range expands, we see the potential to further grow our community with a physical presence by opening directly operated stores.
We already have a physical presence in department stores, operated under wholesale arrangements. Operating Perfect Moment owned stores
would provide our community a home for the brand and act as a beacon for new or potential customers, but they also add extra complexity
and risk. In order to test our retail model, we plan to first establish seasonal store locations. We evaluate each potential store location
based on lease availability and projected viability, and plan to open year-round
stores beginning the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
Segment
Reporting
The
Company applies ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, in determining reportable segments for its financial statement disclosure. The Chief
Operating Decision Maker has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer. The Company reports segments based on the financial information
it uses in assessing performance and deciding how to allocate resources. Management has determined that the Company operates in one business
segment, product sales. Key financial measures including but not limited to gross profit, Adjusted EBITDA and net loss are not reported
at a disaggregated level for wholesale and ecommerce and resource allocation decisions to the business strategy are not made based solely
on our key financial measures.
Geographic
Concentration
Although
we are organized fundamentally as one business segment, our revenue is primarily split between three geographic areas: the United States,
Europe and the United Kingdom. Customers in these regions are served by our leadership and operations teams in the United Kingdom and
our production team in Hong Kong.
The
table below reflects total net revenues attributed to Europe (excluding the United Kingdom), United States, United Kingdom, and the rest
of the world:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Europe (excluding United Kingdom)
$ 4,214
36 %
$ 4,801
38 %
$ 6,338
38 %
$ 6,833
35 %
United States
4,187
36 %
4,743
37 %
5,512
34 %
8,189
42 %
United Kingdom
2,222
19 %
2,402
19 %
3,160
19 %
3,467
18 %
Rest of the World
1,035
9 %
780
6 %
1,456
9 %
1,113
5 %
Total Revenues
$ 11,658
$ 12,726
$ 16,466
$ 19,602
The
decrease in United States revenue as a percentage of total revenue is primarily attributed to the termination of a collaboration with Hugo Boss in FY24
totaling $3,169.
The
Company did not extend the two-year collaboration with Hugo Boss as the collaboration took precedence over all other wholesalers. The change allows management to continue building the foundations of
future growth through better delivery times, improved quality, consistency, and extend our supplier relationships which will better serve
our wholesale partners and direct to consumer channels, driving longer terms sustainable revenue growth.
Supplier
concentration
For
the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the largest single supplier of manufactured goods produced 62% and 92%, respectively,
of the Company’s products. For the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no fabric purchases
For
the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the largest single supplier of manufactured goods produced 40% and 75%, respectively,
of the Company’s products. For the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the single largest fabric supplier supplied 46%
and 63%, respectively, of the fabric used to manufacture the Company’s products.
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Customer
concentration
No
single customer accounted for more than 10% of total revenue for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024.
No
single customer accounted for more than 10% of total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2023. For the nine months ended
December 31, 2023, we had one major customer, which accounted for approximately 16% or $3,168 of total revenue. The related accounts
receivable balance for this customer was $0 as of December 31, 2023, and $41 as of March 31, 2023.
Key
Financial Measures
We
use the following US GAAP and non-US GAAP financial measures to assess the progress of our business, make decisions on where to allocate
time and investment and assess then near-term and longer-term performance of our business:
Three months ended
December 31,
Nine months ended
December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
Key Financial Measures
Net revenue
Wholesale
$ 7,335
$ 7,829
$ 10,066
$ 10,658
Ecommerce
3,716
3,752
5,793
5,775
Retail
516
-
516
-
Net revenue - subtotal
11,567
11,581
16,375
16,433
Collaboration
91
1,145
91
3,169
Total net revenue
11,658
12,726
16,466
19,602
Gross profit
6,389
6,627
8,819
10,388
Gross margin (1)
55 %
52 %
54 %
53 %
(Loss)/Income from operations
(1,294 )
728
(7,244 )
(2,284 )
Net (loss)/income
$ (2,482 )
$ 1,204
$ (8,614 )
$ (2,980 )
Adjusted EBITDA (2)
$ (671 )
$ 1,749
$ (5,574 )
$ (1,171 )
(1)
Gross
margin is defined as gross profit as a percentage of total net revenue.
(2)
We
define “Adjusted EBITDA” as net loss excluding interest expense, income tax benefit (expense), depreciation and amortization
and stock-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA is a measure that is not defined in US GAAP. For further information about
how we calculate Adjusted EBITDA, the limitations of its use and a reconciliations to the most comparable US GAAP measure.
Results
of Operations
Three
Months Ended December 31, 2024 as Compared to the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
The
following is a comparison of our results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended
December 31,
2024
2023
Change
(Amounts in thousands)
Statements of operations data:
Net revenue
Wholesale
$ 7,335
$ 7,829
$ (494 )
Ecommerce
3,716
3,752
(36 )
Retail
516
-
516
Revenue - subtotal
11,567
11,581
(14 )
Collaborations
91
1,145
(1,054 )
Total Revenue
11,658
12,726
(1,068 )
Cost of goods sold
5,269
6,099
(830 )
Gross profit
6,389
6,627
(238 )
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses
6,649
4,420
2,229
Marketing and advertising expenses
1,034
1,479
(445 )
Total operating expenses
7,683
5,899
1,784
(Loss)/Gain from operations
(1,294 )
728
(2,022 )
Interest expense
(1,046 )
(403 )
(643 )
Foreign currency transactions gains/(losses)
(142 )
879
(1,021 )
Net (loss)/income
(2,482 )
1,204
(3,686 )
Other comprehensive losses
Foreign currency translation losses
(28 )
(758 )
730
Comprehensive (loss)/gain
$ (2,510 )
$ 446
$ (2,956 )
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Revenue
Total
revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $11,658 compared to $12,726 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, a
decrease of $1,068 or 8%. The decrease is primarily attributed to a collaboration with Hugo Boss in FY24 totaling $1,145 that ended in
FY24. The remaining increase of $77 is attributed to retail revenue of $516 from our New York and London pop-up locations, plus Diageo
revenue totaling $91 all offset by $494 lower wholesale revenue.
The
Company did not look to extend the two-year collaboration with Hugo Boss as the relationship required the use of Perfect Moments supply
chain, designers, and took precedence over all other wholesalers. The change allows management to continue building the foundations of
future growth through better delivery times, improved quality, consistency, and extend our supplier relationships, which will better
serve our wholesale partners and direct to consumer channels, driving longer terms sustainable revenue growth.
Cost
of goods sold
Cost
of goods sold for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $5,269 compared to $6,099 for the three months ended December 31, 2023,
a decrease of $830 or 14%. The change in cost of goods sold is primarily attributed to a decline in sales.
Gross
profit and gross margin
Our
gross profit for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $6,389 compared to $6,627 for the three months ended December 31, 2023,
a decrease of $238 or 4%. The decrease in gross profit is primarily attributed to a collaboration with Hugo Boss that ended in FY24.
Our gross margins were 55% compared to 52% in the prior year. The increase in gross margin is attributed to our margin expansion projects
The
Company has reclassified certain costs totaling $1,761 and $2,752 previously classified as cost of sales for the three and nine months
ended December 31, 2023, respectively, to SG&A expenses to conform to the current year presentation.
Selling,
general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”)
SG&A
expenses consist of personnel related expenses, stock compensation expense, legal and professional fees, depreciation and amortization,
other selling, information technology, occupancy costs, travel and product sample costs.
SG&A
expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2024 were $6,649 compared to $4,420 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an
increase of $2,229 or 50%. The increase is primarily attributed to an increase in stock compensation expense and amortization of pre-paid
services performed for equity totaling $690, increased legal and professional fees of $620 related to incremental public company costs,
an increase in people costs to support growth initiatives totaling $344, increase rent totaling $142, increased in IT services of $111
related to 3PL and retail set-ups, increased travel totaling $56 to support new retail locations, and to support Diageo and an increase
in dues and subscriptions of $ 55 primarily attributed to NYSE.
Marketing
and advertising expense
Marketing
and advertising expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2024 were $1,034 compared to $1,479 for the three months ended December
31, 2023, a decrease of $445 or 30%. The decrease is primarily attributed to lower costs leveraging our collaboration with Diageo.
Marketing
and Brand Highlights
●
The total social audience reached by content posted by global key opinion leaders (KOLs) 1 about Perfect Moment was more than 299.7 million during Q3. This represents the total combined followers
of the celebrities, influencers, models, media publications, and fashion industry notables who organically posted about the brand during
the quarter globally. Notable highlights include Instagram posts by Poppy Delevigne (VIP, 2.8 million followers), Victoria Brito (Influencer,
2.4 million followers), Claudia Schiffer (Model, 2.3 million followers), Kelsey Merrit (Model, Influencer, 2 million followers), Karolina
Kurkova (Model, 1.1 million followers), Emma Brooks (Influencer, 1.1 million followers) and many more. Additionally this quarter, Priyanka
Chopra Jonas (92.1 million followers) posted to her main feed and stories following the announcement of Perfect Moment’s collaboration
with Johnnie Walker.
●
The total number of unique visitors per month (UVPM) reached more than 6.9 billion during the period. This is the combined sum of UVPM
reached by all global digital media coverage achieved during the quarter.
●
The AW24 collection was featured across leading fashion and lifestyle publications
this quarter including a multi-page feature in The Standard UK, and coverage within Harper’s BAZAAR US, ELLE US, Town & Country
US, Condé Nast Traveler US, InStyle US, Country & Townhouse UK, The Telegraph UK, Grazia UK, Cosmopolitan UK, Marie Claire
UK and many more globally.
●
Notable press coverage from the Johnnie Walker collaboration included Women’s Wear Daily, Forbes, InStyle, Grazia, Robb Report,
Men’s Journal and more.
1
The company defines a key opinion leader (KOL) as a person who is considered an expert on a certain topic and whose opinions are
respected by the public due to their trajectory and the reputation they have built. They are typically identified by their reach, social
media following and stature. KOL may include but is not limited to celebrities, social media influencers, fashion models, contributors
to media publications, and noted members of the fashion industry. There is no official listing or accreditation of KOLs, so the term
is subjective, and therefore the list and definition may vary from company to company. The source of the KOLs, social media and audience
reach statistics provided in this release are reports by the company’s public relations firm. No reliance should be made upon their
accuracy or timeliness.
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Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three months ended December 31. 2024 was $1,046 compared to $403 for the three months ended
December 31, 2023. The increase in interest expense was primarily driven by an increase in borrowings from advances on future receipts.
Foreign
currency transactions gains (losses)
Foreign
currency transactions decreased unfavourably by $1,021, from a gain of $879 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 to a loss of
$142 for the three months ended December 31, 2024, mainly driven by fluctuations in the U.S. dollar to the U.K. pound sterling exchange
rate.
Foreign
currency translation gains (losses)
Foreign
currency translation gains (losses) result from the process of translating the financial statements of our foreign entities’ functional
currency into USD. Foreign currency translation losses decreased by $730, from $758 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 to $28
for the three months ended December 31, 2024, mainly driven by fluctuations in the U.S. dollar to the U.K. pound sterling exchange rate.
Nine
Months Ended December 31, 2024 as Compared to the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2023
The
following is a comparison of our results of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Nine months ended December 31,
2024
2023
Change
Statements of operations data:
Net revenue
Wholesale
$ 10,066
$ 10,658
$ (592 )
Ecommerce
5,793
5,775
18
Retail
516
-
516
Revenue - subtotal
16,375
16,433
(58 )
Collaborations
91
3,169
(3,078 )
Total Revenue
16,466
19,602
(3,136 )
Cost of goods sold
7,647
9,214
(1,567 )
Gross profit
8,819
10,388
(1,569 )
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses
13,871
9,591
4,280
Marketing and advertising expenses
2,192
3,081
(889 )
Total operating expenses
16,063
12,672
3,391
Loss from operations
(7,244 )
(2,284 )
(4,960 )
Interest expense
(1,241 )
(1,169 )
(72 )
Foreign currency transactions (losses) gains
(129 )
473
(602 )
Net loss
(8,614 )
(2,980 )
(5,634 )
Other comprehensive losses
Foreign currency translation losses
(21 )
(407 )
386
Comprehensive loss
$ (8,635 )
$ (3,387 )
$ (5,248 )
Revenue
Total
net revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 was $16,466 compared to $19,602 for the nine months ended December 31, 2023,
a decrease of $3,136 or 16%. The decrease is primarily attributed to a collaboration with Hugo Boss in FY24 totaling $3,169 that ended
in FY24. The remaining increase of $33 is attributed to retail revenue of $516 from our New York and London pop-up locations, plus Diageo
revenue totaling $91 all offset by $592 lower wholesale revenue.
The
Company did not look to extend the two-year collaboration with Hugo Boss as the relationship required the use of Perfect Moments supply
chain, designers, and took precedence over all other wholesalers. The change allows management to continue building the foundations of
future growth through better delivery times, improved quality, consistency, and extend our supplier relationships, which will better
serve our wholesale partners and direct to consumer channels, driving longer terms sustainable revenue growth.
Cost
of goods sold
Cost
of goods sold for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 was $7,647 compared to $9,214 for the nine months ended December 31, 2023,
a decrease of $1,567 or 17%. The change in cost of goods sold is primarily attributed to a decline in sales.
Gross
Profit and gross margin
Our
gross profit for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 was $8,819 compared to $10,388 for the nine months ended December 31, 2023,
a decrease of $1,569 or 15%. The decrease is driven by lower sales that is primarily attributed to a two-year collaboration with Hugo
Boss that ended in FY24. Our gross margins were 54% compared to 53% in the prior year. Improving our gross margins remains an important
focus, and we anticipate our gross margins to continue to improve and ultimately reflect significant improvement year-over-year. We are
making significant progress across all our margin expansion projects including opening our first U.S. distribution center last month.
Following the facility opening in October 2024, we realized an immediate improvement in operating efficiency. We will experience reduced
duty costs for ecommerce orders in the second half of this fiscal year, which will drive improved gross margins compared to last year. In the beginning of fiscal 2025 we sold a high percentage
of product sold at a discount, making way for a significant new collection replacing many of our product lines for autumn/winter 2024
(AW24), in part due to an upcoming change in legislation in some of our markets for the use of Durable Water Repellency treatments. Based
on our initiatives we anticipate additional margin improvements in Q4.
Selling,
general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”)
SG&A
expenses for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 were $13,871 compared to $9,591 for the nine months ended December 31, 2023, an
increase of $4,280 or 45%. The increase is primarily attributed to an increase in stock compensation expense and amortization of pre-paid
services performed for equity totaling $1,315, increased legal and professional fees of $966 related to incremental public company costs
and the ASC litigation, an increase in people costs to support growth initiatives totaling $744, increase rent totaling $258, an increase
in dues and subscriptions of $198 primarily attributed to NYSE and EAC declarations, an increase in insurance totaling
$193 associated with public D&O, an increase in travel of $160 to support Diageo, retail stores, investors conferences, and the CFOs
travel to London, increased postage of $120 to support samples, an increase in selling expenses of $80k and an increase in IT
expenses of $79k related to 3PL and retail set-ups. Overall, the Company has identified approximately $2,000 of year-over-year cost increases
associated with going public.
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Marketing
and advertising expense
Marketing
and advertising expenses for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 were $2,192 compared to $3,081 for the nine months ended December
31, 2023, a decrease of $889 or 29%. The decrease is primarily attributed to lower costs leveraging our collaboration with Diageo.
Marketing
and Brand Highlights
●
The total social audience reached by content posted by global KOLs about Perfect Moment was more than 637.3 million during the period.
This represents the total combined followers of the celebrities, influencers, models, media publications, and fashion industry notables
who organically posted about the brand during the quarter globally. Notable highlights include Instagram posts by Priyanka Chopra (92.1
million followers), Nick Jonas (35.4 million followers) Paris Hilton (26.2 million followers) wearing and tagging @perfectmomentsports.
●
The total number of unique visitors per month (UVPM) reached more than 9.6 billion during the period. This is the combined sum of UVPM
reached by all global digital media coverage achieved during the quarter.
●
To celebrate the opening of Perfect Moment’s first Soho store and
the launch of the AW24 collection, Jane Gottschalk and photographer Grace Burns co-hosted an intimate dinner at Hotel Chelsea in New York
City, attended by guests including Tamara Mellon, Rachelle Hruska MacPherson, Isabella Massenet, Clementine Vaughn, Bambi Northwood-Blyth,
and Romilly Newman. The intimate event was featured exclusively first on Vogue online, and continued media coverage during the quarter
included features of Perfect Moment’s Soho store opening in Modern Luxury Manhattan, DuJour, Daily Front Row, and Avenue Magazine.
●
In Q3, Perfect Moment partnered with Goldener Hirsch by Auberge Resorts
Collection, Deer Valley’s top winter destination, for an exclusive après-ski pop-up. The takeover spanned the hotel’s
main lobby, including two Christmas trees adorned with custom Perfect Moment ornaments, and the outdoor patio where guests could lounge
in Perfect Moment houndstooth patterned sling chairs with branded throws and plush pillows. The partnership garnered coverage in WWD,
Architectural Digest, and Haute Living amongst others. To celebrate the partnership, Perfect Moment hosted VIP ski trip with top models
& influencers at Goldener Hirsch to amplify the partnership.
●
Launched a product resale program, “Perfect Second Moment,” in partnership with leading luxury platform, Reflaunt. By facilitating
the resale of pre-loved skiwear and accessories through Reflaunt’s technology, the program extends the longevity of Perfect Moment’s
high-quality luxury items and builds upon the brand’s reputation for quality and durability.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the nine months ended December 31. 2024 was $1,241 compared to $1,169 for the three months ended
December 31, 2023. The increase in interest expense was primarily driven by an increase in borrowings from advances on future receipts.
Foreign
currency transactions gains (losses)
Foreign
currency transactions decreased unfavourably by $602, from a gain of $473 for the nine months ended December 31, 2023 to a loss of $129
for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, mainly driven by fluctuations in the U.S. dollar to the U.K. pound sterling exchange rate.
Foreign
currency translation gains (losses)
Foreign
currency translation gains (losses) result from the process of translating the financial statements of our foreign entities’ functional
currency into USD. Foreign currency translation losses decreased by $386, from $407 for the nine months ended December 31, 2023 to $21
for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, mainly driven by fluctuations in the U.S. dollar to the U.K. pound sterling exchange rate.
Use
of Non-GAAP Measures - Adjusted EBITDA
In
addition to our results under generally accepted accounted principles (“GAAP”), we present Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental
measure of our performance. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative
to net income, income from operations or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to cash flow
from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss), plus interest expense, depreciation
and amortization, stock-based compensation, financing costs and changes in fair value of derivative liability.
Management
considers our core operating performance to be that which our managers can affect in any particular period through their management of
the resources that affect our underlying revenue and profit generating operations in that period. Non-GAAP adjustments to our results
prepared in accordance with GAAP are itemized below. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them
appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that
are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed
as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
For the Three months Ended
For the Nine months ended
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Net (loss) income, as reported
$ (2,482 )
$ 1,204
$ (8,614 )
$ (2,980 )
Adjustments:
Interest expense
1,046
403
1,241
1,169
Stock compensation expense
386
4
1,098
18
Amortization of pre-paid marketing and services
308
-
419
185
Depreciation and amortization
71
138
282
437
Total EBITDA adjustments
1,811
545
3,040
1,809
Adjusted EBITDA
$ (671 )
$ 1,749
$ (5,574 )
$ (1,171 )
The
$2,420 decrease in adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December
31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, is primarily attributed to unfavorable currency transactions totaling $1,021, an increase
in stock compensation expense and amortization of pre-paid services performed for equity totaling $690, increased legal and professional
fees of $620 related to incremental public company costs, an increase in people costs to support growth initiatives totaling $344 and
an increase in retail development and planning costs of $273 to support new retail locations, all offset by lower marketing and advertising
of $445.
The
$4,403 decrease in Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended December 31,
2024 compared to the same period in 2023, is primarily attributed to lower margin of $1,569 primarily attributed to a collaboration with
Hugo Boss that ended in FY24, an increase in stock compensation expense and amortization of pre-paid services performed for equity totaling
$1,315, increased legal and professional fees of $966 related to incremental public company costs and the ASC litigation, an increase
in people costs to support growth initiatives totaling $747, unfavorable currency transactions totaling $602, and an increase in retail
development and planning costs of $273 to support new retail locations, all offset by lower marketing and advertising of $889.
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We
present adjusted EBITDA because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on
a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we use Adjusted
EBITDA in developing our internal budgets, forecasts, and strategic plan; in analyzing the effectiveness of our business strategies in
evaluating potential acquisitions; and in making compensation decisions and in communications with our board of directors concerning
our financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, which includes, among others, the following:
●
Adjusted
EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
●
Adjusted
EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
●
Adjusted
EBITDA does not reflect future interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on
our debts; and
●
Although
depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in
the future, and the Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements.
Seasonality
and Quarterly Trends
Our
business is seasonal with revenue concentrated in northern hemisphere countries. Revenue is elevated in the quarters ending September
30, December 31 and March 31 driven by sales of ski and outerwear through the fall and winter months. Our growth rate fluctuates quarter-on-quarter
as a result of the seasonality of our business. We expect this fluctuation to continue. In addition to seasonality, quarter-on-quarter
results are expected to be impacted by the timing of goods production and delivery, promotional activities and the addition of new products
and geographies as the business grows. The business is also subject to the impact of economic cycles that influence retail apparel trends.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the
realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business.
Through
December 31, 2024, the Company has funded its operations with proceeds from the sale of common stock from the initial public offering,
the issuance of common stock, convertible debt, and preferred stock, alongside existing trade, invoice and shareholder financing arrangements.
The Company has incurred recurring losses, including a net loss of $8,614 for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and used cash in
operations of $8,780 during the period. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $57,591. Also, we have accrued
approximately $1,143 of delinquent payroll taxes.
These
factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
In
addition, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, in its report on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements for the year ended March 31, 2024, expressed substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty.
Management’s
plans to alleviate the conditions that raise substantial doubt include:
●
Taking out short-term loans,
purchase order financing and debt factoring to assist with working capital shortfalls
●
Exploring sources of long-term
funding in the private markets and additional equity financing
●
Closely monitoring the
collection of debts
●
Cost-reduction initiatives
aimed at improving operational efficiency and preserving liquidity
●
Strategies and plans in
place to deliver improved margins in the next financial year
The
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for 12 months from the date of these unaudited condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements were available to be issued is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet its obligations,
which it has not been able to accomplish to date, and to obtain additional capital financing. No assurance can be given that the Company
will be successful in these efforts mentioned above.
As
of December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $2,772, restricted cash of $1,351 and an accumulated deficit of $57,591. Historically,
Perfect Moment has generated negative cash flows from operations and has primarily financed its operations through private and public
sales of equity securities, debt and working capital finance. Overall, cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, in aggregate, decreased
by $3,787 million, from $7,910 million as of March 31, 2024 to $4,123 million as of December 31, 2024.
The
Company, through PMA, has a trade finance facility extended on goods for which letters of credit are issued to the Company’s suppliers
by HSBC. As of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024 the Company had an trade finance facility limit of $2,700 and $5,000 respectively.
Amounts
owed relating to issued letters of credit do not become the Company’s responsibility until the Company receives the manufactured
clothing goods from suppliers. Once drawn, the Company has the option of 195 days credit, in the form of a loan, before repayment is
due. For drawings in Hong Kong dollars, the interest rate equals HIBOR plus 3.0%, and for drawings in U.S. dollars, the interest rate
equals SOFR plus 3.3%.
As
of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024 the outstanding balance under the trade finance facility was $2,703 and $0 respectively. As of
December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, there were no outstanding pledged letters of credit by HSBC. As of December 31, 2024 , total pledged
letters of credit and trade loans sum to $2,703, which was secured by a charge of $1,351, held as restricted cash held with HSBC. The
trade finance facility is also secured by a guarantee by Perfect Moment Ltd. in the amount of $2.0 million.
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We
expect operating losses and negative cash flows from operations to continue into the foreseeable future as we continue to invest in growing
our business and expanding our infrastructure. Our primary uses of cash include personnel and marketing expenditures, inventory, capital
investment and expenditures in technology and incremental expenses arising from distribution center operating costs to support our operations
and our growth.
As
of December 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are mainly held in U.S. dollar, U.K. pound sterling, Hong Kong
dollar, and euro cash accounts with high credit quality financial institutions. As a result of the seasonality of our business, we typically
draw down on our trade finance facilities during summer, fall and early winter to meet a large proportion of the cost of goods associated
with the manufacture of our fall/winter collection. Trade finance and debt factoring facilities support our working capital cycle through
to the late fall/winter season when wholesale receivables are paid and ecommerce revenues increase.
Our
ability to fund inventory, capital expenditures, and growth will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future. Our future ability
to generate cash from operations is, to a certain extent, subject to general economic, financial, competitive, regulatory and other conditions.
Based on our current level of operations, we believe our existing cash balances and expected cash flows from operations, alongside the
continuance of our existing financing arrangements, will be sufficient to meet our operating requirements for at least the next 6 months,
excluding financing to support production (i.e. timing of working capital). We may seek additional or alternative debt and equity financing
to that set out above. If we raise equity financing, our shareholders may experience significant dilution of their ownership interests.
If we conduct additional debt financing, the terms of such debt financing may be similar or more restrictive that the terms of our current
financing arrangements and we would have additional debt service obligations. In the event that additional financing is required from
outside sources, we may not be able to raise it on terms acceptable to us or at all. If we are unable to raise additional capital when
desired, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be harmed. See the sections set forth in our other filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Form 10-K, titled “Risk Factors – Risks Related to Ownership of
Our Common Stock – Future sales and issuances of our common stock or rights to purchase common stock, including pursuant to our
2021 Equity Incentive Plan, could result in additional dilution of the percentage ownership of our stockholders” and “Risk
Factors – Risks Related to Our Business, Our Brand, Our Products and Our Industry – We have a history of losses, expect to
continue to incur losses in the near term and may not achieve or sustain profitability in the future, and as a result, our management
has identified and our auditors reported that there is a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.”
The
report of our independent registered public accounting firm that accompanies our audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal
years ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, includes a going concern explanatory paragraph in which such firm expressed that there
is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly
Report do not include any adjustments that might result if we are unable to continue as a going concern. If we are unable to continue
as a going concern, holders of our securities might lose their entire investment. As discussed above, although we plan to attempt to
raise additional capital through one or more private placements or public offerings, the doubts raised relating to our ability to continue
as a going concern may make our shares an unattractive investment for potential investors. These factors, among others, may make it difficult
to raise any additional capital and may cause us to be unable to continue to operate our business.
The
following table shows summary consolidated cash flow information for the periods presented:
Nine months ended
December 31,
2024
2023
Consolidated statement of cash flow data:
Net cash used in operating activities
$ (8,780 )
$ (3,078 )
Net cash used in investing activities
(287 )
(194 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
$ 5,321
$ 2,229
Cash
Flows from Operating Activities
During
the nine months ended December 31, 2024, operating activities used $8,780 in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, primarily
resulting from a net loss of $8,614, an adjustment to add back non-cash charges of $2,827 and a net cash outflow from changes in operating
assets and liabilities of $2,993. Net cash used by changes in operating assets and liabilities during the nine months ended December
31, 2024 consisted primarily outflows of cash from a $2,039 increase in inventory, a $1,740 increase in accounts receivable, offset by
a cash inflows as a result of a $721 increase in accrued expenses.
During
the nine months ended December 31, 2023, operating activities used $3,078 in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, primarily
resulting from a net loss of $2,980, an adjustment to add back non-cash charges of $1,950 and a net cash outflow from changes in operating
assets and liabilities of $2,048. Net cash used by changes in operating assets and liabilities during the nine months ended December
31, 2023 consisted primarily of an inflow of cash from a $1,537 increase in accrued expenses, a $704 increase in trade payables, offset
by a cash outflow as a result of a $2,571 increase in accounts receivable and an $1,822 increase in inventories.
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Cash
Flows from Investing Activities
Cash
used in investing activities was $287 in the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and $194 in the nine months ended December 31, 2023,
an increase of $93, primarily due to an increase in software integration costs.
Cash
Flows from Financing Activities
Net
cash obtained from financing activities during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 was $5,321 primarily attributed to $4,604 of net
proceeds from short term borrowings, $2,849 of net proceeds from trade finance facilities, and $2,000 of net proceeds related to a convertible
note, all offset by $3,846 repayment of short term borrowings.
Net
cash obtained from financing activities during the nine months ended December 31, 2023 was $2,229 mainly attributed to $2,179 net proceeds
from the issuance of common shares and $1,847 in net proceeds from trade finance facilities, offset by $923 in deferred offering costs
and $874 in repayment of trade finance facilities.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
did not have during the periods presented, and we do not currently have, any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or any relationships
with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, including entities sometimes referred to as structured finance or special purpose
entities, that were established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited
purposes.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our
management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial
statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of those consolidated financial statements requires
our management to make judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported revenue generated, and expenses
incurred during the reporting periods. Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that we believe
are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgements about the carrying value of asset and
liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the consolidated financial
statements include reserves for uncollectible accounts receivables; realizability of inventory; customer returns; useful lives and impairments
of long-lived tangible and intangible assets; accounting for income taxes and related uncertain tax positions; and the valuation of stock-based
compensation awards. Actual results may differ from these judgements and estimates under different assumptions or conditions and any
such differences may be material.
We
believe that the accounting policies discussed below are critical to understanding our historical and future performance, as these policies
relate to the more significant areas involving management’s judgements and estimates.
Revenue
recognition
The
majority of the Company’s revenue is recognized at a point in time based on the transfer of control. In addition, the majority
of the Company’s contracts do not contain variable consideration and contract modifications are minimal. The majority of the Company’s
revenue arrangements generally consists of a single performance obligation to transfer promised goods. Revenue is reported net of markdowns,
discounts and sales taxes collected from customers on behalf of taxing authorities. Revenue is also presented net of an allowance for
expected returns where contracts include the right of return.
We
estimate returns on an ongoing basis to estimate the consideration from the customer that we expect to ultimately receive. Consideration
in determining our estimates for returns may include agreements with customers, the Company’s return policy and historical and
current trends. We record the returns as a reduction to net sales in our consolidated statements of operations and the recognition of
a provision for returns within accrued expenses in our consolidated balance sheets and the estimated value of inventory expected to be
returned as an adjustment to inventories, net.
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Revenue
is comprised of direct-to-consumer ecommerce revenue through the Company’s website and revenue related to wholesalers.
Revenue
is recognized when performance obligations are satisfied through the transfer of control of promised goods to the Company’s customers.
Control transfers once a customer has the ability to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the benefits from, the product.
This includes the transfer of legal title, physical possession, the risks and rewards of ownership, and customer acceptance. For direct-to-consumer
ecommerce revenue, the Company receives payment before the customer receives the promised goods. Revenue is only recognized once the
goods have been delivered to the customer. Sales to wholesale customers are recognized when the customer has control which will depend
on the agreed upon International Commercial Terms (“inco-terms”). For inventories sold on consignment to wholesalers, the
Company records revenue when the inventory is sold to the third-party customer by the wholesaler. The Company may issue merchant credits,
which are essentially refund credits. The merchant credits are initially deferred and subsequently recognized as revenue when tendered
for payment.
The
Company’s business is significantly affected by the pattern of seasonality common to most retail apparel businesses. Historically,
the Company has recognized a significant portion of its revenue in the fourth fiscal quarter of each year as a result of increased net
revenue during the ski season.
Accounts
receivable
Accounts
receivable primarily arise out of sales to wholesale accounts and ecommerce partners. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents
management’s best estimate of probable credit losses in accounts receivable using the incurred loss methodology. Receivables are
written off against the allowance when management believes that it is probable the amount receivable will not be recovered. Additionally,
the Company records higher allowances in the first and third quarters following its peak sales seasons after the Company determines it
to be probable that it will not collect the related receivables.
Inventories
Inventories,
consisting of finished goods, inventories in transit, and raw materials, are initially recognized at cost and subsequently measured at
the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on a first-in, first-out basis and is comprised of all costs of purchases,
costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
The
Company periodically reviews its inventories and makes a provision as necessary to appropriately value goods that are obsolete, have
quality issues, or are damaged. The amount of the provision is equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and its net
realizable value based upon assumptions about product quality, damages, future demand, selling prices, and market conditions. If changes
in market conditions result in reductions in the estimated net realizable value of its inventory below its previous estimate, the Company
would increase its provision in the period in which it made such a determination.
In
addition, the Company provides for inventory shrinkage based on historical trends from actual physical inventory counts. Inventory shrinkage
estimates are made to reduce the inventory value for lost or stolen items. The Company performs a physical inventory at least count once
a year and adjusts the shrinkage reserve accordingly.
Stock-based
compensation
The
Company maintains the 2021 Plan, which provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation
rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and performance units and performance shares to employees, directors and consultants
of the Company or any parent or subsidiary of the Company. The purpose of the 2021 Plan is to enable the Company to attract and retain
the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, to provide additional incentive to employees, directors and
consultants of the Company or any parent or subsidiary of the company, and to promote the success of the Company’s business. The
Company has historically granted stock options to non-employees in exchange for the provision of services, both under the 2021 Plan and
outside of the 2021 Plan.
The
Company accounts for such awards based on ASC 505 and 718, whereby the value of the award is measured on the date of grant and recognized
as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The Company measures fair value as of the grant date for options
and warrants using the Black Scholes option pricing model and for common share awards using a weighted average of the Black Scholes method
and probability-weighted expected return method (PWERM).
The
inputs into the Black Scholes option pricing model are subjective and generally require significant judgment. The fair value of the shares
of common and preferred stock has historically been determined by the Company’s management with the assistance of third-party specialists
as there was no public market for the common stock. The fair value is obtained by considering a number of objective and subjective factors,
including the valuation of comparable companies, sales of preferred stock to unrelated third parties, projected operating and financial
performance, the lack of liquidity of common and preferred stock and general and industry specific economic outlook, amongst other factors.
The expected term represents the period that the Company’s stock options are expected to be outstanding and is determined using
the simplified method (based on the mid-point between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term) as the Company’s stock
option exercise history does not provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. Because the Company is privately held
and does not have an active trading market for its common and preferred stock for a sufficient period of time, the expected volatility
was estimated based on the average volatility for comparable publicly traded companies, over a period equal to the expected term of the
stock option grants. The risk-free rate assumption is based on the U.S. Treasury zero coupon issues in effect at the time of grant for
periods corresponding with the expected term of the option. The Company has never paid dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate
paying dividends on common stock in the foreseeable future. Therefore, the Company uses an expected dividend yield of zero.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
For
recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.
Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We
are exposed to market risks in the ordinary course of our business. These risk primarily include:
Interest
rate risk
The
fair value of our cash equivalents, held primarily in cash deposits, have not been significantly impacted by increases or decreases in
interest rates to date, due to the short term nature of these instruments. The interest expense associated with our letter of credit
trade finance facility and debt factoring facilities are composed of a fixed spread over HIBOR or SOFR. The fee associated with revenue
financing is fixed and the interest rate on our convertible bridge loan is accrued at a fixed rate also. We are exposed to interest rate
risk where the interest expense associated with our financing arrangements is depending upon HIBOR or SOFR, a floating reference rate,
or in the event that the fixed interest rate associated with our financing arrangements is increased upon roll-over of the financing
arrangement at its contractual maturity. Fluctuations in interest rates have not been significant to date.
Inflation
risk
We
are beginning to observe increases in our costs of goods sold, in particular, transportation costs. If these cost increases are sustained
and we become subject to significant inflationary pressures, we may not be able to fully offset such higher costs. Our inability to do
so could harm our business, results of operations or financial condition.
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Foreign
exchange risk
To
date, revenue has primarily been generated in U.S. dollar, U.K. pound sterling and euro. As a result, our revenue may be subject to fluctuations
due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly changes in U.K. pound sterling and euros relative to the U.S. dollar.
Our foreign exchange risk is less pronounced for our cost of sales as to our cost of goods sold being predominantly U.S. dollar denominated.
Our selling, general and administrative expenses are primarily made up of U.S. dollar, Hong Kong dollar, U.K. pound sterling and euro
amounts. Although a portion of our non-U.S. dollar costs offset non-U.S. dollar revenue, a currency mismatch arises as to the amount
and timing of our different currency cash flows. To date, we have not hedged our foreign currency exposure. We will continue to monitor
the impact of foreign exchange risk and review whether to implement a hedging strategy to minimize this risk in future accounting periods.
Hedging strategies where implemented are unlikely to completely mitigate this risk. To the extent that foreign exchange risk is not hedged
it may result in harm to our business, results of operations and financial condition.
ITEM
3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not
applicable.
ITEM
4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We
maintain disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under
the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms,
and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal
financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
We
carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer
and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-
15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our principal
executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December
31, 2024.
Changes
in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There
were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act)
during the quarter ended December 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
Inherent
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
Management
does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all
errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance
that the objectives of the control systems are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource
constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective
control system, no evaluation of internal control over financial reporting can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error
or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been or will be detected.
These
inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of a
simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people,
or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood
of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future
conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.
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PART
II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM
1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For
information regarding legal proceedings, refer to Note 13, “ Commitments and Contingencies” of the Notes to our Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM
1A. RISK FACTORS
Factors
that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in this Quarterly Report are any of the risks described in “Part
I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K. Any of these factors could result in a significant or material adverse effect on our
results of operations or financial condition. Additional risk factors not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial
may also impair our business or results of operations.
As
of the date of this Quarterly Report, there were no material changes to the risks and uncertainties described in the section titled “Risk
Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
ITEM
2 - UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the nine months ended
December 31, 2024, the Company issued 615,241 shares of restricted common stock to vendors for services rendered and to be rendered with
a fair value of $681. These shares of common stock were valued based on the market value of the Company’s common stock price at
the issuance date or the date the Company entered into the agreement related to the issuance. During the nine months ended December 31,
2024 the Company amortized $419 of the value of the shares as the services were rendered and $262 of the remaining fair value of the shares
was included as a prepaid asset as of December 31, 2024.
Subsequent to December 31, 2024,
the Company issued 338,861 shares of common stock to vendors for services rendered and to be rendered with a fair value of $288. These
shares of common stock were valued based on the market value of the Company’s common stock price at the issuance date or the date
the Company entered into the agreement related to the issuance.
ITEM
3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM
4 - MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not
applicable.
ITEM
5 - OTHER INFORMATION
Insider
Trading Arrangements
During
the quarter ended December 31, 2024, none of the Company’s directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange
Act) adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” each
as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act.
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ITEM
6 - EXHIBITS
The
exhibits listed below are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, or are incorporated herein by reference, in each case
as indicated below.
Incorporated
by Reference
Exhibit
Number
Description
Form
File
No.
Exhibit
Filing
Date
3.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
8-K
001-41930
3.1
February
13, 2024
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company
8-K
001-41930
3.2
February
13, 2024
4.1
Form of the Company’s Common Stock Certificate
S-1
333-274913
4.1
November
6, 2023
4.2
Form of Underwriter Warrants
S-1
333-274913
4.2
January
22, 2024
4.3
Form of Convertible Secured Note dated December 6, 2024
8-K
001-41930
10.2
December 12, 2024
10.1
Subordinated Business Loan and Security Agreement dated October 2, 2024
10-Q
001-41930
10.4
November
14, 2024
10.2
Subordinated Business Loan and Security Agreement dated October 23, 2024
10-Q
001-41930
10.5
November
14, 2024
10.3
Business Loan and Security Agreement dated November 24, 2024
10.4
Form of Convertible Secured Note Purchase Agreement dated December 6, 2024
8-K
001-41930
10.1
December
12, 2024
31.1
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1*
Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2*
Certifications of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS
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the Inline XBRL document).
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Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.CAL
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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*
The certifications attached as Exhibit 32.1 that accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are deemed furnished and not filed with
the SEC and are not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of Perfect Moment Ltd. under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act,
whether made before or after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, irrespective of any general incorporation language contained
in such filing.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
PERFECT
MOMENT LTD.
Date:
February 14, 2025
By:
/s/
Jane Gottschalk
Jane Gottschalk
President
(Principal
Executive Officer)
Date:
February 14, 2025
By:
/s/ Chath Weerasinghe
Chath Weerasinghe
Chief
Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
(Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
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