Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.NASDAQ: JZXN

Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. Reports Full Year 2021 Financial Results

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HANGZHOU, China, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: JZXN; the "Company"), a new energy vehicles franchisor and retailer under the brand name "Jiuzi" in China, today reports its fiscal year 2021 financial results ended October 31, 2021.

First-Half 2021 Highlights:

Net revenues increased by 16.15% or $1.33 million from $8.21 million for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 to $9.54 million for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021.

Gross profit for new energy vehicle sales increased by 36.20% or $0.01 million from $0.03 million for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 to $0.04 million for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021.

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash was $7.37 million as of October 31, 2021, compared to $0.76 million as of October 31, 2020.

The Company source New Energy Vehicles, or NEVs, through more than twenty NEV manufacturers, including BYD, Geely and Chery, as well as battery/component manufacturers such as Beijing Zhongdian Boyu, Shenzhen Jishuchongke and Youbang Electronics, which focus on manufacturing charging piles, and Guoxuan Gaoke, and Futesi in battery production.

For fiscal years ended October 31,

($ millions, except per share data, differences due to rounding)

2021

2020

% Change

Net revenue

$9.54

$8.21

16.15%

 Selling, general and administrative expenses

$3.31

$1.65

100.74%

Income from operations

$1.32

$4.37

(69.87%)

Net income

$0.78

$3.42

(77.27%)

Net income per share – Basic and Diluted

$0.04

$0.23

(82.61%)

Mr. Shuibo Zhang, CEO of JZXN commented: "We are excited to announce results for another year of great success. Through our operating franchise stores and one company-owned store in China, we and our franchisee partners managed to maintain a high service standard and further refine our operating standards and marketing concepts together in 2021, which manifests the fundamental spirit of the "Jiuzi brand."

"Despite the continued adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to expand our revenue by 16.15% to $9.54 million, thanks to a series of business initiatives, such as the integration of new growth strategies and partnerships with industry peers. The Company is also developing a platform of customer and vehicle management system that is expected to launch next year to serve all our franchise stores and entire operation systems. We believe such measures will continue to establish a solid foundation as we keep expanding our scale of sales and business operation in China."

Mr. Francis Zhang, Chief Financial Officer, commented, "We were able to deliver strong development momentum for fiscal year 2021 after our successful listing in the U.S. market. Although COVID-19 continues to have a lingering adverse impact on our business operation, we managed to grow net revenue from NEV sales by 262.24% to $1.44 million, franchise initial fees by 3.60% to $8.09 million during the past fiscal year, largely thanks to our growing talents, the increased number of automobile brands we cooperate with, and the gradually recovered NEV industry that has been generously subsidized by national and local favorable policies. Looking ahead, we plan to further improve our strong cash position by providing a multi-dimensional service platform and one-stop experience that cover both the online vehicle selection and purchases and offline vehicle delivery and maintenance. We are confident that the Company will continue to create sustainable value and great financial returns for our shareholders."

Full-year 2021 Financial Results

Net Revenue

The following table lists the calculation methods of gross profit and gross profit margin of each type of revenue:

For the years ended October 31,

$ millions, differences due to rounding

2021

2020

Amount

%

New energy vehicle sales

Net revenue

$     1.44

$     0.40

1.04

262.24%

Cost of revenue

1.40

0.37

1.03

282.03%

Gross profit

$       0.04

$       0.03

0.01

36.20%

Gross profit margin

3.03%

8.05%

-5.02%

-62.40%

Franchise initial fees

Net revenue

$   8.09

$   7.81

0.28

3.60%

Cost of revenue

3.51

1.82

1.69

92.38%

Gross profit

$   4.58

$   5.99

-1.40

-23.45%

Gross profit margin

56.64%

76.65%

-20.01%

-26.11%

Franchisees' royalties

Net revenue

$             -

Cost of revenue

-

Gross profit

$             -

Gross profit margin

-

Total

Net revenue

$   9.54

$   8.21

1.33

16.15%

Cost of revenue

4.91

2.91

2.72

124.11%

Gross profit

$   4.63

$   6.02

-1.39

-23.13%

Gross profit margin

48.52%

73.32%

-24.80%

-33.82%

Our net revenues were $9.54 million for year ended October 31, 2021 as compared to $8.21 million in 2020, an increase of $1.33 million, or 16.15%. The increase was mostly due to the pandemic being effectively controlled in China, the increase in the initial franchise fee revenue, and the recovering NEVs sales market.  

NEV sales include the sales of the NEVs in JZXN's Shangli store and sales of NEVs to our franchisees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, our NEV sales increased by $1.04 million, or 262.24%, from $0.40 million for the year ended October 31, 2020 to $1.44 million for the year ended October 31, 2021. In addition to the above mentioned reasons, the increase was due to the fact that after our listing, the strength of the Company has been further enhanced, our talent team has been growing, and the number of automobile brands we cooperate with has gradually increased. 

Cost of revenue was $1.40 million for the year ended October 31, 2021, an increase of $1.03 million or 282.03%, from $0.37 for the year ended October 31, 2020. The increase of cost of revenue was resulted from the growth in sales of new energy vehicles.

Gross profit and gross profit margin were $0.04 million and 3.03% for the year ended October 31, 2021 as compared to $0.03 million and 8.05% in 2020, respectively. The decrease of gross profit margin was resulted from the price increase of NEVs by suppliers to make up for the losses caused by the pandemic. In order to accelerate the expansion of the market, we did not increase the price synchronously, thus resulting in a relatively lower gross margin. 

The initial franchise fee revenue increased by $0.28 million or 3.60% from $7.81 million for the year ended October 31, 2020 to $8.09 for the year ended October 31, 2021. As of October 31, 2021 and 2020, we have entered into franchise agreements with 87 and 60 franchisees, respectively. The increase was mostly attributed to people's increasing interest in investment and consumption of NEVs, and that the NEV sector has renewed investor interest as we gather more attention from investors. As of October 31, 2021, we have entered into franchise agreements with 87 franchisees.

Cost of revenue was $3.51 million for the year ended October 31, 2021, an increase of $1.69 million or 92.38% from $1.82 million for the year ended October 31, 2020. The increase was due to an increase in the number of our franchise stores.

Gross profit and gross profit margin were $4.58 million and 56.64% for the year ended October 31, 2021, as compared to $5.99 million and 76.65% in 2020, respectively. Such change was the result of a combination of the changes as discussed above.

We may collect franchisees' royalties based on the 10% of net income from our franchisees. As of October 31, 2021, we did not generate any revenues through franchisees' royalties as our franchisees have not started to generate net income for the period.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

We incurred selling, general, and administrative expenses of $3.31 million for the year ended October 31, 2021, as compared to $1.65 million for the year ended October 31, 2020, an increase of $1.66 million, or 100.74%. The increase is due to the increase in paid salaries, conference fees, travel and advertising expenses after we went public, as well as subscription to executive insurance and newly rented office space. 

Interest Expenses

Interest charges and bank charges are mainly from bank transfer charges and deposit interest offset. Interest expense as of October 31, 2021 and 2020 were approximately -$5,734 and $3,490, respectively.

Provision for Income Taxes

Provision for income tax was $0.55 million during the year ended October 31, 2021, a decrease of $0.43 million or 44%, as compared to $0.97 million for the year ended October 31, 2020. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease in income before income tax provision, which was $1.32 million for the year ended October 31, 2021 as compared to $4.40 million for the year ended October 31, 2020.

Net Income

Our net income decreased by $2.65 million or 77.27%, to $0.78 million for the year ended October 31, 2021, from $3.42 million for the year ended October 31, 2020. Such change was the result of the combination of the changes as discussed above.

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.04 for the year ended October 31, 2021, compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.23 in 2020.

Cash and cash equivalents

As of October 31, 2021, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $7.37 million, compared to $0.76 million as of October 31, 2020.

Recent developments

On February 23, 2022, the Company announced that on January 6, 2021, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Jiuzi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd., it entered into a one-year strategic cooperation agreement with Jiangsu Jemmell New Energy Vehicle Industry Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese electric vehicle maker and battery assembler.

On February 10, 2022, the Company announced that on December 25, 2021, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Jiuzi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd., it entered into a two-year strategic cooperation agreement with Zhejiang Farizon Zhitong Technology Co. Ltd. ("Farizon Zhitong"). Farison Zhitong is a domestic new energy commercial vehicles distributor wholly owned by Zhejiang Geely New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co. Ltd., which is a commercial vehicle maker owned by China Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, a leading privately operated auto manufacturer.

On January 19, 2022, the Company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Jiuzi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd., has won the "2021 Annual Industry Leading Enterprise" Award during the 5th Boao Enterprise Forum held between January 8-9, 2022 in Hainan, China. Zhejiang Jiuzi has been recognized for its outstanding brand influence and strong business performance.

On January 13, 2022, the Company announced that it was awarded RMB 10 million cash subsidies by Xiaoshan District government of China's Hangzhou City as part of the government-led initiatives to recognize achievements by publicly listed companies and facilitate further sustainable growth of such locally headquartered enterprises.

On January 11, 2022, the Company announced that, on December 23, 2021, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Jiuzi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd., it entered into a two-year strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Zhongtongji E-Commerce Co. Ltd., a leading domestic E-Commerce and retail services provider founded by senior management of ZTO Express (NYSE: ZTO).

On December 15, 2021, the Company announced that on November 26, 2021, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Jiuzi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd., it has entered into a sales cooperation agreement with Brilliance Xinri Automobile Sales Co. Ltd., a brand distributor of China's leading electric vehicles.

On December 07, 2021, the Company announced that it entered into a cooperation agreement with Zhejiang Youxing New Energy Co., Ltd., the sole nationwide distributor of Chongqing Ruichi Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. for institutional clients.

On November 08, 2021, the Company announced that it managed to grow the number of franchise stores by over 40% during the half year between April 1 and October 31, 2021 and has been discussing with about 12 new brands regarding potential collaborations during the same period.

On October 25, 2021, the Company announced that it entered into strategic cooperation agreement with EGO Group Co., Ltd., a leading industry park operator in China.

On October 14, 2021, the Company announced that Jiuzi Southern China Operation Center, also known as Nanning Jiuzi New Energy Operation Management Center, officially commenced its operation on September 29, 2021, in an effort to expand the Company's market share in the Southern China.

On September 29, 2021, the Company entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Shaanxi Tongjia Auto Co., Ltd., a well-known automobile brand of Shaanxi Automobile Group Co., Ltd.

About Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.

Jiuzi Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Hangzhou, China, and established in 2017, franchises and operates retail stores under the brand name "Jiuzi" to sell New Energy Vehicles ("NEVs") in third-fourth tier cities in China. The Company majorly sells battery-operated electric vehicles, and sources NEVs through more than twenty NEV manufacturers. It has 37 operating franchise stores and one company-owned store. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.zjjzxny.cn/.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and in its other filings with the SEC.

For more information, please contact:

Janice WangEverGreen Consulting Inc.  Email: IR@changqingconsulting.com Phone: +1 571-464-9470 (from U.S.)+86 13811768559 (from China)

Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.Consolidated Balance SheetsAs of October 31, 2021 and 2020

October 31,

October 31,

2021

2020

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

7,372,895

764,492

Short-term investment

1,180,772

-

Accounts receivable

6,566

14,875

Accounts receivable – related party

529,407

1,518,264

Due from related parties

367,549

173,643

Inventories

266,106

154,586

Advances to suppliers

1,594,278

569,023

Loans receivable from related parties, net

9,673,893

2,999,261

Other receivables and other current assets

1,228,738

280,789

Total current assets

22,220,204

6,474,933

Non-current Assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

373,108

101,877

Intangible assets, net

18,053

16,436

Other non-current assets

558,702

2,349

Operating lease right of use asset

846,200

-

Loans receivable from related parties, net

4,136,657

5,308,919

Total non-current assets

5,932,720

5,429,581

TOTAL ASSETS

28,152,924

11,904,514

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities

Accruals and other payables

595,364

82,182

Accounts payable – related party

44,366

102,411

Accounts payable

15,695

872

Taxes payable

2,923,987

2,772,447

Operating lease liabilities - current

163,148

-

Contract liability

114,916

116,977

Contract liability – related party

164,804

614,449

Total current liabilities

4,022,280

3,689,338

Non-current liabilities

Operating lease liabilities - non-current

537,432

-

Deferred income

1,263,840

-

Total non-current liabilities

1,801,272

-

TOTAL LIABILITIES

5,823,552

3,689,338

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

-

-

Shareholders' equity

Ordinary shares (150,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, 21,426,844 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2021)*

21,427

15,000

Additional paid in capital

13,150,667

308,939

Statutory reserve

891,439

690,624

Retained earnings

7,459,539

6,846,609

Accumulated other comprehensive income/ (loss)

541,615

(60,426)

Total equity attributable to Jiuzi

22,064,687

7,800,746

Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests

264,685

414,430

Total Stockholders' equity

22,329,372

8,215,176

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

28,152,924

11,904,514

Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive IncomeFor the years ended October 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019

For the Year ended

For the Year ended

For the Year ended

October 31,

October 31,

October 31,

2021

2020

2019

Revenues, net

1,606,425.00

258,834.00

839,744

Revenues – related party, net

7,930,562

7,951,761

7,138,355

Total Revenues

9,536,987

8,210,595

7,978,099

Cost of revenues

1,370,829

217,807

857,097

Cost of revenues – related party

3,538,875

1,972,961

2,259,079

Total cost of revenues

4,909,704

2,190,768

3,116,176

Gross profit

4,627,283

6,019,827

4,861,923

Selling and marketing expense

17,542

29,887

40,723

General and administrative expenses

3,292,606

1,619,125

1,101,415

Operating income (loss)

1,317,135

4,370,815

3,719,785

Non-operating income (expense) items:

Other income (expense), net

1,993

30,610

17,134

Interest income

5,734

390

11,895

Interest expense

(3,880)

(1,765)

7,727

27,120

27,264

Earnings (Loss) before tax

1,324,862

4,397,935

3,747,049

Income tax

546,825

974,393

540,782

Net income (loss)

778,037

3,423,542

3,206,267

Less: loss attributable to non-controlling interest

(35,708)

(27,385)

(33,790)

Net income (loss) attributable to Jiuzi

813,745

3,450,927

3,240,057

Earnings (Loss) per share

Basic

0.04

0.23

0.22

Diluted

0.04

0.23

0.22

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding*

Basic

17,580,461

15,000,000

15,000,000

Diluted

17,580,461

15,000,000

15,000,000

Net income (loss)

778,037

3,423,542

3,206,267

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Foreign currency translation (loss) income

607,057

146,303

(116,437)

Total comprehensive income (loss)

1,385,094

3,569,845

3,089,830

Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsFor the years ended October 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019

For the Year ended

For the Year ended

For the Year ended

October 31,

October 31,

October 31,

2021

2020

2019

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income

778,037

3,423,542

3,206,267

Depreciation and amortization

55,243

20,182

8,582

Provision for doubtful accounts

(13,931)

11,474

32,717

Amortization of right-of-use asset

40,286

-

-

Provision for credit losses

309,024

305,128

61,277

Imputed interest expense

724,338

762,113

35,812

Loss from disposal of assets

4,082

-

-

Changes in assets and liabilities

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

8,958

37,809

(25,367)

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable – related party

1,092,111

(488,494

(299,062)

(Increase) decrease in inventories

(103,928)

73,001

104,986

(Increase) decrease in loans to related parties

(6,129,775)

(4,982,838

(37,917)

(Increase) decrease in due from related parties

(185,084)

-

-

(Increase) decrease in other current assets

(1,949,313)

10,435

(164,659)

(Increase) Decrease in other non-current assets

(553,867)

-

-

(Decrease) increase in accrued and other liabilities

507,206

22,843

(15,540)

(Decrease) increase in account payable

14,720

(10,306

-

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable – related party

(62,511)

91,841

1,422

(Decrease) increase in taxes payable

23,271

1,474,958

992,328

(Decrease) increase in contract liability

(7,437)

20,370

(4,925)

(Decrease) increase in contract liability – related party

(476,008)

(256,761

(4,978,756)

(Decrease) increase in operating lease liabilities

(144,998)

-

-

(Decrease) increase in deferred income

1,258,439

-

-

Net cash generated by (used in) operating activities

(4,811,137)

515,297

(1,082,855)

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of fixed assets

(306,576)

(26,778

(7,087)

Purchase of intangible assets

(3,004)

-

(15,964)

Acquisition of investment

(1,175,726)

-

-

Refund of security deposits

-

490

12,854

Net cash generated by (used in) investing activities

(1,485,306)

(26,288

(10,197)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from owner's injection of capital

38,916

9,046

224,946

Stock proceeds for cash

12,809,240

-

-

Proceeds from (Repayment to) related party

-

(173,102

161,191

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

12,848,156

(164,056

386,137

Net increase (decrease) of cash and cash equivalents

6,551,713

324,953

(706,915)

Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents

56,690

(2,675

(5,314)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – beginning of period

764,492

442,214

1,154,443

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – end of period

$

7,372,895

$

764,492

442,214

Supplementary cash flow information:

Interest received

$

5,734

$

390

$

11,895

Interest paid

$

-

$

3,880

$

1,765

Income taxes paid

$

295,729

$

-

$

-

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