VERDE RESOURCES, INC. 10-Q

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, statements regarding our business strategy, future revenues and anticipated costs and expenses. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, those statements including the words “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes” and similar language. Our actual results may differ significantly from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed herein as well as in the “Description of Business – Risk Factors” section in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed on October 11, 2019. You should carefully review the risks described in our Annual Report and in other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to the forward-looking statements or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. All references in this Form 10-Q to the “Company,” “Verde Resources,” “we,” “us,” or “our” are to Verde Resources, Inc. Business Overview The Company is a Nevada corporation that conducts business operations in Pahang Malaysia through Champmark Sdn Bhd (“CSB”), a privately limited liability company incorporated in Malaysia which is a deemed subsidiary under the management control of our 100% subsidiary GBL. On October 25, 2013, we entered into an Assignment Agreement For the Assignment of Management Right in Merapoh Gold Mines in Malaysia (“Assignment Agreement”) with Federal Mining Resources Limited (“FMR”), a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands. FMR owns 85% equity interest in CSB, a privately limited liability company incorporated in Malaysia. CSB is the Mining Contractor of the Mining Lease for Site IV-1 at the Merapoh Gold Mine under the Contract for Work with MMC Corporation Berhad, the Permit Holder of the Mining Lease. Under the terms of the Assignment Agreement, FMR assigned its management rights of CSB’s mining operation in the Mining Lease to the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Gold Billion Global Limited (“GBL”), in exchange for 80,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which constituted 95.26% of our issued and outstanding capital stock as of and immediately after the consummation of the acquisition. GBL was formed on February 7, 2013, by the Board of Directors of FMR to monitor the CSB operation. The acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of GBL was agreed upon on October 18, 2013, and completed on October 25, 2013, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors and the audit of GBL. On February 17, 2014, we entered into a Supplementary Agreement to the Assignment Agreement and completed a reverse acquisition of GBL pursuant to the Supplementary Agreement. As a result of the acquisition, the Company holds 100% equity interest in GBL and 85% variable interest in CSB. Our consolidated subsidiaries include GBL being our wholly-owned subsidiary and 85% of CSB being a variable interest entity (VIE) and deemed subsidiary of GBL. On April 1, 2014, GBL purchased 85% equity interest of CSB, and CSB became indirect subsidiary of the Company. On May 10, 2021, the Company announced the Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire the assets of biofraction plant and the right to use intellectual property license in Sabah, Malaysia from Borneo Energy Sdn Bhd, in consideration of issuance of 166,666,667 share of the Company’s stock at $0.03 per share, valued at $5,000,000. 135,666,667 shares and 31,000,000 shares were issued on May 10, 2021 and July 1, 2021, respectively. The completion of the S&P Agreement is subject to all such acts necessary, including but not limited to due diligence exercise to ascertain the valuation of the assets of the biofraction plant and the right to use the licensed intellectual property in Sabah, Malaysia. The Company also announced the Share Sale Agreement on May 12, 2021 for the acquisition of the entire issued and paid-up share capital of Bio Resources Limited with Taipan International Limited, an unrelated third party, The Wision Project Limited (formerly known as “Borneo Resources Limited”), an unrelated third party, and other individuals unrelated third parties, in consideration of issuance of 321,500,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock at $0.03 per share, valued at $9,645,000, and the issuance of promissory notes with two-year term period with a principal amount of $20,355,000. 321,500,000 shares were issued on May 12, 2021 and the promissory notes were issued on May 12, 2021. The face value (principal) amount of $20,355,000 is repayable by May 12, 2023, and bearing zero coupon interest. The promissory note is priced at $16,290,550 considering the current market interest rate. This acquisition is currently in progress and the completion of the S&P Agreement is subject to all such acts necessary, including but not limited to auditing and due diligence exercise to ascertain the valuation of Bio Resources Limited. 4 Table of Contents On June 9, 2021, the Company entered into a Settlement of Debt Agreement (the “Debt Settlement Agreement”) with the Company’s creditors Beijing Changxin Wanlin Technology Co., Ltd, Federal Mining Resources Ltd, Federal Capital Investment Limited and Yorkshire Capital Limited (collectively the “Creditors”) to convert a total of USD 1,945,096 of the Company’s accounts payable to the Creditors into equity by increasing the share capital by means of a subscription for 64,836,533 new restricted shares of the Company’s common stock at a subscription price of $0.03 per share. As set out in the Debt Settlement Agreements, the new restricted shares for settlement of the account payable to Beijing Changxin Wanlin Technology Co., Ltd, Federal Mining Resources Ltd and Federal Capital Investment Limited issued to their nominee Internet.com Ltd on June 9, 2021. On June 11, 2021, GBL entered into a Sale and Purchase of Assets Agreement (the “SPA Agreement”) to purchase a factory site from a Malaysia company Segama Ventures Sdn Bhd (“Segaman Ventures”), an unrelated third party, in order to expand the Company’s biofraction plant in Malaysia. Under the terms of the SPA Agreement, the acquisition is satisfied by cash payment of $1,600,000 in two instalments of $800,000 each, one payment upon signing the SPA Agreement, and the second payment within three (3) months from the date of the SPA Agreement. A deposit of $800,000 was paid to Segaman Ventures on June 10, 2021. This acquisition is currently in progress and the completion of the S&P Agreement is subject to all such acts necessary, including but not limited to due diligence exercise to ascertain the valuation of factory site. The consideration shall be refundable if the transaction fails to complete. On June 17, 2021, the Company through its prospective indirect subsidiary Bio Resources Limited (“BRL”), a company incorporated under the laws of the Labuan, entered into a Shares Sale Agreement with Hermalisa Binti Mohamad Tahir (“Hermalisa”), a company incorporated under the laws of the Malaysia, to acquire the entire issued and paid-up share capital of Global Renewables. Under the terms of the Shares Sale Agreement, the consideration for the acquisition shall be satisfied in full by the payment of Malaysia Ringgit MYR 25,000 upon the execution of the Shares Sale Agreement. The acquisition of Global Renewables was subject to the successful completion of the acquisition of the entire issued and paid-up share capital of BRL. Therefore, the acquisition of Global Renewables will dependent upon the successful acquisition of BRL. On June 18, 2021, GBL entered into a Shares Sale Agreement with Lamax Gold Limited (“LGL”), a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, in relation to acquisition of the remaining 15% of the issued and paid-up share capital of CSB. Prior to this acquisition, GBL owned 85% equity in CSB. Upon completion of the acquisition, GBL would own the entire issued and paid-up share capital of CSB. Under the terms of the Shares Sale Agreement, the consideration for the acquisition shall be satisfied in full by the payment of Malaysia Ringgit MYR 150,000 ($36,130) upon the execution of the Shares Sale Agreement. This acquisition is currently in progress and the completion of the S&P Agreement is subject to all such acts necessary, including but not limited to auditing and due diligence exercise to ascertain the valuation of 15% of the issued and paid-up share capital of CSB. A deposit of MYR 150,000 ($36,130) was paid to LGL on June 21, 2021. The consideration shall be refundable if the transaction fails to complete. On August 10, 2021, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Verde Renewables, Inc., for the purpose of conducting business in Missouri (using palm waste to create biochar and related products). Another entity, Verde Estates, LLC, was also formed on August 10, 2021 to own property in Missouri. Verde Estates, LLC is a wholly owned branch of Verde Renewables, Inc. 5 Table of Contents Corporate History and Structure Verde Resources, Inc. was incorporated on April 22, 2010, in the State of Nevada, U.S.A. The following persons were appointed to serve as directors and to assume the responsibilities of officers on October 17, 2013. Mr. Wu Ming Ding, as President and Director; Mr. Balakrishnan B S Muthu as Treasurer Chief Financial Officer, General Manager and Director; and Mr. Liang Wai Keen as Secretary. Mr. Wu and Mr. Muthu were added to the Board of Directors. On April 1, 2014, the Board of Directors of Gold Billion Global Limited (“GBL”) notified Federal Mining Resources Limited (“FMR”) upon the decision to exercise the right of option to purchase 85% equity interest of Champmark Sdn Bhd (“CSB”) under Management Agreement Section 3.2.4 dated July 1, 2013, between GBL and FMR. This acquisition was completed on April 1, 2014, with consideration of US$1, and GBL then became 85% shareholder of CSB. Effective February 20, 2021, Mr. Wu Ming Ding resigned all of his positions as President and Director of the Company, with Mr. Balakrishnan B S Muthu being appointed President to fill the vacancy created. Effective February 20, 2021, Mr. Chen Ching was appointed Director of the Company and the entire Board of Directors now consists of Mr. Balakrishnan B S Muthu and Mr. Chen Ching. Effective February 2, 2018, the Company’s Articles of Incorporation were amended to increase the authorized shares of the Company from 250,000,000 shares of common stock to 10,000,000,000 shares of common stock. A copy of the Certificate of Amendment was filed with the Nevada Secretary of State. The Form 8K announcing the increase of the authorized shares of the Company was filed with SEC on February 6, 2018. Effective March 31, 2021, Mr. Carl M. Craven was appointed Director of the Company and the entire Board of Directors now consists of Mr. Balakrishnan B S Muthu, Mr. Chen Ching and Mr. Carl M. Craven. The Form 8-K announcing the change in officers and directors were filed with SEC on April 1, 2021. The following diagram illustrates our current corporate structure: According to ASC 810-05-08 A, CSB is a deemed subsidiary of GBL where GBL controls the Board of Directors of CSB, rights to receive future benefits and residual value, and obligation to absorb loss and finance for CSB. GBL has the power to direct the activities of CSB that most significantly impact CSB’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of CSB that could potentially be significant to the CSB or the right to receive benefits from CSB that could potentially be significant to CSB. GBL is the primary beneficiary of CSB because GBL can direct the activities of CSB through the common directors and 85% shareholder FMR. Under 810-23-42, 43, it is determined that CSB is de-facto agent of the principal GBL and so GBL will consolidate CSB from July 1, 2013. On April 1, 2014, GBL purchased 85% equity interest of CSB, and CSB became indirect subsidiary of the Company. On June 18, 2021, GBL entered into a Shares Sale Agreement with Lamax Gold Limited (“LGL”), a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, in relation to acquisition of the remaining 15% of the issued and paid-up share capital of CSB. Prior to this acquisition, GBL owned 85% equity in CSB. Upon completion of the acquisition, GBL would own the entire issued and paid-up share capital of CSB. Under the terms of the Shares Sale Agreement, the consideration for the acquisition shall be satisfied in full by the payment of Malaysia Ringgit MYR 150,000 upon the execution of the Shares Sale Agreement. This acquisition is currently in progress and the completion of the S&P Agreement is subject to all such acts necessary, including but not limited to auditing and due diligence exercise to ascertain the valuation of 15% of the issued and paid-up share capital of CSB. A deposit of MYR 150,000 ($36,130) was paid to LGL on June 21, 2021. The consideration shall be refundable if the transaction fails to complete. On August 10, 2021, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Verde Renewables, Inc., for the purpose of conducting business in Missouri (using palm waste to create biochar and related products). Another entity, Verde Estates, LLC, was also formed on August 10, 2021 to own property in Missouri. Verde Estates, LLC is a wholly owned branch of Verde Renewables, Inc. 6 Table of Contents Contractual Arrangements Our exploration and mining business is currently provided through contractual arrangements with CSB through our wholly-owned subsidiary GBL. CSB, the VIE of GBL, sells gold minerals directly to the registered gold trading company in Malaysia. We have been and are expected to continue to be dependent on our VIE to operate our exploration and mining business. GBL has entered into contractual arrangements with its VIE, which enable us to exercise effective control over the VIE, receive substantially all of the economic benefits from the VIE, and have the option to purchase equity interests in the VIE. On July 1, 2013, the Company’s subsidiary GBL entered into a series of agreements (“VIE agreements”) with FMR and details of the VIE agreements are as follows: 1. Management Agreement, FMR entrusted the management rights of its subsidiary CSB to GBL that include: i) management and administrative rights over the day-to-day business affairs of CSB and the mining operation at Site IV-1 of the Merapoh Gold Mine; ii) final right for the appointment of members to the Board of Directors and the management team of CSB; iii) to act as principal of CSB; iv) an obligation to provide financial support to CSB; v) an option to purchase an equity interest in CSB; vi) an entitlement to future benefits and residual value of CSB; vii) a right to impose no dividend policy; viii) human resources management. 2. Debt Assignment, FMR assigned to GBL the sum of money in the amount of US Dollars Three Hundred Nine Thousand Three Hundred Thirty One And Ninety Two cents (US$ 309,331.92), now due to GBL from CSB under the financing obligation from the FMR to CSB. With the above agreements, GBL controls CSB as the primary beneficiary and the operating results of the VIE was included in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. CSB holds the operating right to Merapoh Gold Mine (the “Mine”) with all regulatory and government operating licenses in Malaysia. On April 1, 2014, GBL purchased 85% equity interest of CSB, and CSB became indirect subsidiary of the Company. On June 18, 2021, GBL entered into a Shares Sale Agreement to acquire the remaining 15% of the issued and paid-up share capital of CSB. GBL would own the entire issued and paid-up share capital of CSB upon completion of the acquisition. Stage of Operation The Company does not own any title and/or concession right in any mines. The Company is undertaking natural mineral resource extraction management services. The Company is in the process of negotiating with Malaysia state agency PKNP on a 2-year lease for a new mining location that is about 5 km from the current Merapoh mine site. For the period between July 2020 to June 2021, there was no production at the Merapoh Gold Mine. The objective of the Company is to improve the productivity at the new mine to ensure that the operation will be carried out effectively and efficiently at minimum cost. 7 Table of Contents Current Mining Property and Location Merapoh Gold Mine (the “Mine”) The Merapoh Gold Mine is located in northern Pahang, with convenient road access through Kelantan directly to mine site and is about 400 kilometers away from Kuala Lumpur. Current State of Exploration: As of the date of this report, the Merapoh Gold Mine property is without significant known reserves. The Merapoh Gold Mine commenced exploratory operation in alluvia mining and achieved its first gold pour in July 2011. Through the years of operation, the Company has performed ongoing exercises to improve upon the matching of processing method with the types of ore in order to optimize cost to recovery ratio. In July 2013, production was outsourced to a reputable subcontractor, and developed a resource management system to match ore against processes to achieve the most cost efficient and highest recovery production procedure. There was no gold ore extraction of the Merapoh Gold Mine and no gold concentrate sold for the three months ended September 30, 2021. We have generated other income from the sales of wash sand to customers in Malaysia. Our revenues have been derived from gold production from the Merapoh Gold Mine, but currently there is no production from that mine and we are not certain there will be production in the future. We have generated other revenues through seeking new customers of wash sand sales during January to September 2021. Management continues to search for mining opportunities to generate revenues in the future. 8 Table of Contents Results of Operations For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020: We have generated $0 and $0 revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and have recorded a gross loss of $0 and $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. We have incurred $363,996 and $64,280 in operating expenses through September 30, 2021 and 2020. We have interest expense of $470,766 and $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. We have other income, net $12,090 and $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. The following table provides selected financial data about our Company for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020. 9/30/2021 9/30/2020 Change Statement of Operation Amount Amount % (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenue $ - $ - 0 % Cost of revenue $ - $ - - % Gross Profit(Loss) $ - $ - - % Operating Expenses $ 363,996 $ 64,280 441 % Interest expense $ 470,766 $ - N/A Other Income, net $ 12,090 $ - N/A The revenue is normally derived from the sales of gold mineral to customers in Malaysia. There was no revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 because of the depletion of mineral reserves in the mine. Operating expenses comprised mainly of salaries, office costs, legal and professional fees. The increase in operating expenses for the period was mainly due to the increase of legal and professional fees during the period. Net other income comprises mainly of the sale of wash sand. The increase in net other income for the period was mainly due the sale of wash sand which occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2021. The average rate of MYR : USD for three months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 was 0.2388 and 0.2389 respectively. Plan of Operation Our Industry and Principal Markets The report by BMI Research states that global gold mine output growth will pick up in the next few years, supported by higher gold prices and solid projects in key countries. BMI Research forecasts global gold production to increase from 105moz in 2018 to 125moz by 2026, averaging 2.3% annual growth. While a steady pace of growth, this represents a slight deceleration in growth rate compared with the previous eight-year average of 3.1%. Subcontractor In an effort to enhance the efficiency of mine operations at the Merapoh Gold Mine, Champmark Sdn Bhd (“CSB”) entered into an Operation Term Sheet (“OTS”) agreement in July 2013 to outsource the exploitation works of alluvial gold resources at Site IV-1 of the Merapoh Gold Mine to a subcontractor Borneo Oil & Gas Corporation Sdn Bhd (“BOG”). BOG has the experience and local knowledge in managing the exploitation of alluvial gold at the Merapoh Gold Mine. The Company currently intends to continue to outsource the exploitation of alluvial gold at our mine site to BOG as our third party subcontractor. The Company will provide necessary disclosure when any significant agreements have been made with sub-contractors in the future. BOG became the Company’s shareholder in January 29, 2014, and was no longer a third party subcontractor. 9 Table of Contents Expansion Plans The Company is in the process of negotiating with Malaysia state agency PKNP on a 2-year lease for a new mining location that is about 5 km from the current Merapoh mine site. The leasing premium has been paid but the mining lease certificate will only be issued upon clearance from the Malaysia Forest Department, which is expected in early 2022 subject to review on COVID-19 “Movement Control Order” by the Malaysian government. For the current Site IV-1 of the Merapoh Gold Mine, our mining operation would focus on mining other resources such as limestones. The Company believes that there are excellent growth opportunities for its business outside Malaysia. We are constantly exploring for potential acquisition of mining projects in other parts of the world. As our business is affected by the fluctuations of gold prices, the Company intends to diversify its product line by acquiring mining projects with potential for different mineral resources other than gold. We continue to hold discussions with other mining companies for potential collaboration to carry out exploration and exploitation works on other mineral resources in Southeast Asia regions. Apart from the mining industry, the Company is taking steps to look into investment opportunities in the non-mining areas that include the bioenergy industry and the food & beverage sector. The Company is diversifying into the green industry with its acquisition of Bio Resources Ltd (“BRL”), the beneficial and/or registered proprietor of the intellectual property known as “Catalytic Biofraction Process”, which is a slow pyrolysis process using a proprietary catalyst to depolymerise palm biomass wastes (empty fruit bunches or palm kernel shells) in temperature range of 350 degC to 500 degC to yield commercially valuable bio products: bio-oil, wood vinegar (pyroligneous acid), biochar and bio-syngas. The intellectual property is a second-generation pyrolysis process where non-food feedstock like the palm biomass wastes is used as feedstock. The success of venturing into the green industry is dependent on the completion of the acquisition subject to auditing and due diligence exercise to ascertain the valuation of BRL. Apart from the green industry, the Company is also working on a partnership with MRX Technologies, a market leader in commercial extraction systems for cannabis and hemp. The partnership includes an agreement for Verde Resources to white-label THC-free CBD products from MRX Technologies. Limited Operating History; Need for Additional Capital There is no historical financial information about us upon which to base an evaluation of our performance. We cannot guarantee we will be successful in our business operations. Our business is subject to risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise, including limited capital resources, possible delays in the exploration of our properties, and possible cost overruns due to price and cost increases in services. We have no assurance that future financing will be available to us on acceptable terms. If financing is not available on satisfactory terms, we may be unable to continue, develop or expand our operations. Equity financing could result in additional dilution to existing shareholders. 10 Table of Contents Liquidity and Capital Resources The following table provides selected cash flow data about our company for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Cash Flow Date 9/30/2021 9/30/2020 Net Profit(Loss) from operation $ (822,672 ) $ (64,280 ) Net Cash Generated/(Used) from operating activities $ (244,814 ) $ (12,047 ) Net Cash Generated/(Used) from investing activities $ (79,518 ) $ - Net Cash Generated/(Used) from financing activities $ - $ - Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash and cash equivalents $ 5,805 $ 5,525 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ (318,527 ) $ (6,522 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period $ 2,117,622 $ 24,027 Cash and cash equivalents, ending of period $ 1,799,095 $ 17,505 For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company had incurred net loss from operation of $806,515 which posted a negative impact to the company’s cash flow. The reconciliation on non-cash items such as interest expenses, depreciation and amortization provides positive impact on cash. In the operation analysis, the net cash used in operating activities increased from $12,047 to $244,814. The operation loss of $822,672 was partially offset by the noncash expenses such as $1,086 in depreciation, $7,776 in amortization and $470,766 in interest expenses on promissory notes. In the operating assets and liabilities, the net increase in current assets resulted from an increase of other receivables at $2,955 and a decrease of deposits and prepayments of $3,042 whereas the net increase in current liabilities resulted from $2,015 increase of accrued liabilities and accounts payable. The final result of the cash flow used in operating activities was $244,814 negative cash flow effect. The net cash used by investing activities of $79,518 resulted from advances to related parties for the three months ended September 30, 2021. In the financing analysis, there was also no change for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Despite the net decrease in exchange rate effect of $5,805 provided a positive cash flow effect, the overall cash and cash equivalents at the end of September 30, 2021, was decreased by $318,527 with $1,799,095 as the closing balance. The cash flow situation will not allow for operations in the coming next 12 months by self-generated cash provided from operating activities. The Company needs to increase cash flow supplies with a long term plan until the Company makes sustainable profits and has a positive cash flow. Otherwise, loans from related parties may be a temporary solution, although we have no written loan agreements. There is no guarantee that we will be able to secure adequate financing. If we fail to secure sufficient funds, our business activities may be curtailed, or we may cease to operate. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to investors. 11 Table of Contents Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. As a “smaller reporting company”, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.