Fly-E Group Inc
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 19, 2024.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
1 — DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Organization and principal activities
Fly-E Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Fly-E Group”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on November 1, 2022. The Company has no substantive operations other than holding all of the issued and outstanding shares of Fly E-Bike Inc. (“Fly E-Bike”) and Fly EV, Inc. (“Fly EV”). Fly E-Bike and Fly EV were incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on August 22, 2022 and November 1, 2022, respectively. Fly EV has no substantive operations. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is principally engaged in designing, installing and selling smart electric bikes (“E-bikes”), electric motorcycles (“E-motorcycles”), electric scooters (“E-scooters”), and related accessories under the brand name of “Fly E-Bike.” The Company’s principal operations and geographic markets are mainly in the United States of America (the “U.S.”). As of November 14, 2024, the Company has opened a total of 37 stores, including 36 stores, including 36 retail stores in the U.S and one retail store in Canada. The Company offers rental services from selected locations. The Company also operates one online store, focusing on selling E-motorcycles, E-bikes, and E-scooters. The Company plans to open another online store focusing on selling gas bikes in the future.
The Company’s business was initially operated under CTATE INC. (“Ctate”), a corporation formed under the laws of the State of New York in 2018. Before merging with Fly E-Bike, Ctate owned 27 companies, each of which operated a Fly E-Bike store. On September 12, 2022, Ctate and Fly E-Bike, which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ctate, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, pursuant to which Ctate merged into and with Fly E-Bike, with Fly E-Bike being the surviving corporation (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, the original shareholders of Ctate became the stockholders of Fly E-Bike and subsequently effectively controlled the combined entity.
On December 21, 2022, Fly-E Group and Fly E-Bike entered into a Share Exchange Agreement, pursuant to which Fly-E Group acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Fly E-Bike by issuing its shares to the stockholders of Fly E-Bike on a one-for-one basis (the “Share Exchange”). As a result of the Share Exchange, Fly E-Bike became a wholly owned subsidiary of Fly-E Group.
As a result of the Merger and the Share Exchange, Fly E-Bike and its subsidiaries are under common control of Fly-E Group, resulting in the consolidation of Fly E-Bike and its subsidiaries, which was accounted as a reorganization of entities under common control at carrying value. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared on the basis as if the reorganization became effective as of the beginning of the first period presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Fly-E Group.
On June 7, 2024, the Company issued 2,250,000 shares of common stock, at a price of $4.00 per share in its initial public offering (“IPO”). The gross proceeds of the offering were $9.0 million, prior to deducting the underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses payable by the Company. In addition, the Company granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 337,500 shares of common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions, to cover over-allotments. On June 25, 2024, the Company issued an additional 337,500 shares of common stock to the underwriters of its IPO for gross proceeds of $1.4 million upon full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option. Net proceeds received by the Company from its initial public offering, including the exercise of the over-allotment option, were approximately $9.2 million. The Company also issued to The Benchmark Company, LLC (“Benchmark”), the representative of the underwriters warrants to purchase 129,375 shares.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and each of the following subsidiaries as of September 30, 2024.
| Name | Background | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| FLY-E GROUP, INC. | ● A Delaware corporation ● Incorporated on November 1, 2022 ● A holding company | Parent Company |
| FLY EV, INC. | ● A Delaware corporation ● Incorporated on November 1, 2022 ● A holding Company | 100% owned by Fly-E Group, Inc. |
| FLY E-BIKE, INC. | ● A Delaware Company ● Incorporated on August 22, 2022 ● A holding Company | 100% owned by Fly-E Group, Inc. |
| UNIVERSE KING CORP | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on November 19, 2018 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| UFOTS CORP. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on May 2, 2019 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| ARFY CORP. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on April 29, 2020 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| TKPGO CORP. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on July 3, 2018 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYFLS INC | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on October 13, 2020 ● A retail store and corporate office | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLY37 INC | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on October 14, 2020 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FIYET INC | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on November 12, 2020 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLY GC INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on November 13, 2020 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLY MHT INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on December 15, 2020 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYAM INC | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on February 19, 2021 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| OFLYO INC | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on March 29, 2021 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYEBIKE INC | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on March 30, 2021 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYCLB INC | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on April 15, 2021 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYEBIKE NJ INC | ● A New Jersey corporation ● Incorporated on June 8, 2021 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| ESEBIKE INC | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on October 13, 2021 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYEBIKEMIAMI INC | ● A Florida corporation ● Incorporated on June 30, 2021 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| GOFLY INC | ● A Texas corporation ● Incorporated on July 23, 2021 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLY14 CORP. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on September 15, 2021 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| EDISONEBIKE INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on October 13, 2021 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYTRON INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on November 9, 2021 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYCYCLE INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on January 10, 2022 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYNJ2 INC. | ● A New Jersey corporation ● Incorporated on February 10, 2022 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYBWY INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on March 2, 2022 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| FLYCORONA INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on March 9, 2022 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| MEEBIKE | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on March 25, 2022 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLY6AVE, INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on April 16, 2022 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLY E BIKE NJ3, INC | ● A New Jersey corporation ● Incorporated on July 18, 2022 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYEBIKE BROOKLYN, INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on November 2, 2022 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLY E-BIKE SAN ANTONIO INC | ● A Texas corporation ● Incorporated on January 1, 2023 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYEBIKE WORLD INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on February 27, 2023 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLY DELIVERY INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on March 2, 2023 ● A delivery store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYEBIKE MIAMI2 INC. | ● A Florida corporation ● Incorporated on April 13, 2023 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYDC INC. | ● A Washington, DC corporation ● Incorporated on May 31, 2023 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYMHT659 INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on June 2, 2023 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYBX745 INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on June 15, 2023 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYJH8509 INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on August 30, 2023 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYBX2381 INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on August 30, 2023 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| FLYNJ4 INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on October 4, 2023 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYTORONTO Corp. | ● A Toronto corporation ● Incorporated on October 18, 2023 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYLA INC. | ● A California corporation ● Incorporated on December 1, 2023 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FWMOTOR INC. | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on April 3, 2024 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| DCMOTOR INC. | ● A Maryland corporation ● Incorporated on April 9, 2024 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| AOFL LLC | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on June 25, 2024 ● A holding company | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| GOBIKE INC | ● A New York corporation ● Incorporated on July 16, 2024 ● A rental store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
| FLYEBIKE BOSTON INC. | ● A Massachusetts corporation ● Incorporated on September 1, 2024 ● A retail store | 100% owned by Fly E-Bike, Inc. |
Liquidity and Going Concern
In assessing the Company’s liquidity, the Company monitors and analyzes its cash on-hand and its operating and capital expenditure commitments. The Company’s liquidity needs are to meet its working capital requirements, operating expenses and capital expenditure obligations. Debt financing from financial institutions and equity financings have been utilized to finance the working capital requirements of the Company.
On June 7, 2024, the Company closed the IPO of 2,250,000 shares of the common stock at the price of $4.00 per share, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $7.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. On June 25, 2024, the Company sold an additional 337,500 shares of common stock to the underwriters of the IPO for gross proceeds of $1.4 million upon full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option and received net proceeds of approximately $1.2 million.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had working capital of approximately $2.3 million and cash of approximately $1.3 million. During the three andsix months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had net loss of approximately $1.1 million and $1.3 million, respectively. During the six months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in operating activities of the Company was approximately $9.4 million. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had a current portion of contractual obligation of approximately $9.6 million. Management has determined there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management plans to alleviate the going concern risk through (i) equity financing to support the Company’s working capital; (ii) other available sources of financing (including debt) from banks and other financial institutions; and (iii) financial support from the Company’s related parties. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in implementing the foregoing plans or that additional financing will be available to the Company on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. The Company’s inability to secure needed financing when required could require material changes to the Company’s business plans and could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and results of operations. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of such uncertainties.
2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (the “U.S. GAAP”) and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contemplate the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business are dependent on, among other things, the Company’s ability to operate profitably, to generate cash flows from operations, and its ability to attract investors and to borrow funds on reasonable economic terms. The results of operations for the six months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and note thereto as of and for the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
(b) Principles of Consolidation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control and, when applicable, entities for which the Company has a controlling financial interest. All transactions and balances among the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated upon consolidation.
(c) Segment Information
The Company’s chief operating decision-makers (i.e., chief executive officer and his direct reports) review financial information presented on a consolidated basis, accompanied by disaggregated information about revenues by different revenues streams for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance. The Company and its subsidiaries offer E-bikes, E-motorcycles, E-scooters and other items and services in its stores. The Company’s retail operating divisions are geographically based, have similar economic characteristics and similar expected long-term financial performance. Because substantially all of the Company’s long-lived assets and revenues are located in and derived from the U.S., geographical segments are not presented. The Company’s operating segments are reported in one reportable segment. There are no segment managers who are held accountable for operations, operating results and plans for levels or components below the consolidated unit level. Based on qualitative and quantitative criteria established by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 280, “Segment Reporting”, the Company considers itself to be operating within one reportable segment.
(d) Use of Estimates
In the application of the Company’s accounting policies, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered relevant. Significant accounting estimates include, but not limited to, useful lives of depreciable property and equipment, impairment of long-lived assets, the realization of deferred income tax assets, allowance for inventories, and discount rate for operating leases. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and as such, differences may be material to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
(e) Commitments and Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to loss contingencies, such as legal proceedings and claims arising out of its business, which cover a wide range of matters, including, among others, government investigations, shareholder lawsuits, and non-income tax matters.
An accrual for a loss contingency is recognized when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. If a potential material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed.
(f) Cash
Cash consists of cash on hand and cash deposited with banks. The Company’s cash is maintained at financial institutions in the U.S. Deposits in these financial institutions may, from time to time, exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (the “FDIC”) federally insured limit, which is $250,000. The Company has not incurred any losses in the past for amount over the FDIC limits. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, $0.3 million andnil deposited with banks was uninsured, respectively.
(g) Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable includes trade account due from customers. Accounts receivable is recorded at the invoiced amount less an allowance for any uncollectible accounts and does not bear interest, which is due after 30 to 90 days, depending on the credit term with the customers. Accounts receivable which is deemed to be uncollectible is charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
The Company adopt the current expected credit loss model (“CECL model”) to estimate the expected credit losses, which is determined by multiplying the probability of default. In determining the probability of default, the Company mainly considers factors such as aging schedule of receivables, migration rate of receivables, assessment of receivables due from specific identifiable counterparties that are considered at risk or uncollectible, current market conditions, as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions.
There wasnil andnil allowance for credit losses as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
(h) Inventories, Net
Inventories, consisting of products available for sale, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in-first-out method. Adjustments to the carrying value are recorded for estimated obsolescence or excess inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Inventory cost consists of the direct cost of merchandise including freight. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the impairment loss was $154,751 and $6,226, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the impairment loss was $330,823 and $159,851, respectively.
(i) Prepayments and Other Receivables
Prepayments and other receivables are mainly prepayments to vendors, prepaid expenses paid to service providers, prepaid taxes, advances to employees, and other deposits. Management regularly reviews the aging of such balances and changes in payment and realization trends and records allowances when management believes that the collection of amounts due is at risk. Accounts considered uncollectable are written off against allowances after exhaustive efforts at collection are made. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, no allowance against prepayments and other receivables was recorded.
(j) Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any recorded impairment.
The estimated useful lives are as follows:
| Machinery and equipment | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Furniture and fixtures | 5 years |
| Leasehold improvements | 3 – 10 years (shorter of lease term or useful lives) |
| Motor vehicles | 5 years |
| Buildings | 30 years |
Depreciation on property and equipment is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or otherwise retired are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred, while additions, renewals, and betterments, which are expected to extend the useful life of assets, are capitalized. The Company also re-evaluates the periods of depreciation to determine whether subsequent events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives.
Construction in progress
Direct costs that are related to the construction of property, equipment and software and incurred in connection with bringing the assets to their intended use are capitalized as construction in progress. Construction in progress is transferred to specific property, equipment and software items and the depreciation of these assets commences when the assets are ready for their intended use. In December 2023, the Company engaged DF Technology US Inc (“DFT”), a related party, for certain technology services, such as enterprise resource planning system (“ERP system”). As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, construction in progress was $1,300,000 and $275,000, respectively, and primarily relating to the cost incurred to develop the software by DFT.
(k) Intangible Assets
Intangible asset is stated at cost less accumulated amortization and amortized in a method which reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are expected to be consumed or otherwise used up. The balance of intangible asset represents internal use software and property rights. The software is acquired externally tailored to the Company’s requirements. The Company capitalizes the costs associated with design, development, acquisition and maintenance of its acquired intangible assets and amortizes these assets over their remaining useful lives on a straight-line basis. Any further payments made to maintain or develop these assets would be capitalized and amortized over the balance of the useful life for the assets. The estimated useful life and amortization method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in the estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.
The estimated useful lives of intangibles assets are as follows:
| Property rights | 5-20 years |
|---|---|
| Software | 5 years |
(l) Impairment of Long-lived Assets
At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its property, plant and equipment, intangible assets subject to amortization, and right-of-use assets, to determine whether there is any indication that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company assesses the recoverability of the assets based on the undiscounted future cash flows the assets are expected to generate and recognize an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset, if any, are less than the carrying value of the asset. If an impairment is identified, the Company will reduce the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flows approach or, when available and appropriate, to comparable market values. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, no impairment of long-lived assets was recognized.
(m) Deferred IPO Costs
The Company complies with the requirements of FASB ASC Topic 340-10-S99-1, “Other Assets and Deferred Costs — SEC Materials” (“ASC 340-10-S99”) and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5A, “Expenses of Offering”. Deferred IPO costs consist of underwriting, legal, accounting and other professional expenses incurred through the balance sheet date that are directly related to the initial public offering of the Company and that will be charged to additional paid in capital upon the completion of the offering. Total deferred offering cost of $502,198 was charged to additional paid-in-capital upon IPO.
(n) Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. The following summarizes the three levels of inputs required to measure fair value, of which the first two are considered observable and the third is considered unobservable:
| Level-1 | — | Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. |
| Level-2 | — | Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace. |
| Level-3 | — | Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity. |
The fair value for certain assets and liabilities such as cash, accounts receivable, other receivables, prepayments and other current assets, short-term loans, accounts payable, contract liabilities, accrued expenses and other payables, and tax payables have been determined to approximate carrying amounts due to the short maturities of these instruments. The Company believes that its long-term loan to a third party approximates the fair value based on current yields for debt instruments with similar terms. The Company and its subsidiaries did not have any non-financial assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024.
(o) Revenue Recognition
The Company follows the revenue accounting requirements of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The core principle underlying the revenue recognition of this ASC allows the Company to recognize revenue that represents the transfer of products and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in such exchange. This will require the Company to identify contractual performance obligations and determine whether revenue should be recognized at a point in time or over time, based on when control of products and services transfers to a customer.
To achieve that core principle, the Company applies a five-step model to recognize revenue from customer contracts. The five-step model requires that the Company (i) identify the contract with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, including variable consideration to the extent that it is probable that a significant future reversal will not occur, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the respective performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies the performance obligation.
Product revenue — Performance obligation satisfied at point in time
The Company generates substantially all its revenues from sales of products such as smart E-bikes, E-motorcycles, E-scooters and accessories to the retail and wholesale customers through its wholly owned subsidiaries stores. In accordance with ASC 606, the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied upon the control of products being passed to the customer, which is the point in time that the customers are able to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the economic benefit of the products or services. The transfer of control typically occurs at a point in time based on consideration of when the customer has an obligation to pay for the products, and physical possession of, legal title to, and the risks and rewards of ownership of the products have been transferred, and the customer has accepted the products. Revenue is recognized net of estimates of variable consideration, including product returns, customer discounts and allowance. which occurs at the point of sale, or the services have been rendered. Historically, the Company has not experienced any significant returns nor provided significant customer discounts.
The Company offers an assurance-type warranty to its customers. An assurance-type warranty guarantees that the product will perform as promised and is not a performance obligation. This type of warranty promises to repair or replace a delivered good or service if it does not perform as expected. Since an assurance-type warranty guarantees the functionality of a product, the warranty is not accounted for as a separate performance obligation, and thus no transaction price is allocated to it. Rather, to account for an assurance-type warranty the vendor should estimate and accrue a warranty liability when the promised good or service is delivered to the customer (see ASC 460-10).
Since the contract price and term are fixed and enforceable, and an assurance-type warranty guarantees the functionality of a product, and the warranty is not accounted for as a separate performance obligation, no transaction price is allocated to it. The Company recognizes sales in full at the point in time when the products are delivered or accepted by the customers, in accordance with the acceptance term specified in the contract. The Company records estimated future warranty costs under ASC 460. Such estimated costs for warranties are estimated at the time of delivery and these warranties are not service warranties separately sold by the Company. Generally, the estimated claim rates of warranty are based on actual warranty experience or the Company’s best estimate. The Company accrued $31,036 and $27,714 of warranty reserves under accrued expenses and other payables as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively. The Company has no contract assets and contract liabilities balances as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
Disaggregated information of revenues by business lines are as follows:
| For the Three Months Ended September 30, | For the Six Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Revenues-retail | $5,923,576 | $6,768,828 | $12,793,994 | $12,937,001 |
| Revenues-wholesale | 900,830 | 1,995,011 | 1,903,838 | 3,669,184 |
| Net revenues | $6,824,406 | $8,763,839 | $14,697,832 | $16,606,185 |
(p) Selling Expenses
Selling expenses mainly consist of advertising costs, marketing referring expenses and payroll and related expenses for personnel engaged in selling and marketing activities. Advertising expenses, which consist primarily of online and offline advertisements, are expenses when the services are received. The advertising expenses were $129,542 and $14,339 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The advertising expenses were $198,061 and $26,066 for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(q) Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses include salaries for the Company’s research and development personnel, as well as related development expenses paid to the third-party development team. The Company recognizes internal use software acquired and internally developed in accordance with ASC 350-40 “Software—internal use software”. The Company expenses all costs that are incurred in connection with the planning and implementation phases of development, and costs that are associated with maintenance of the existing software for internal use. Certain costs associated with developing internal-use software are capitalized when such costs are incurred within the application development stage of software development. As a result, the Company expensed the development costs of the Fly E-Bike app as they incurred. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, development costs amounted to $163,866 and $7,460, respectively, which were recorded under general and administrative expenses. For the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, development costs amounted to $309,448 and $7,460, respectively, which were recorded under general and administrative expenses.
(r) Income Taxes
Current income taxes are provided based on net income/(loss) for financial reporting purposes and adjusted for income and expense items which are not assessable or deductible for income tax purposes, in accordance with the regulations of the relevant tax jurisdictions.
Deferred taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used in the computation of assessable tax profit. In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets (the “DTAs”) are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized.
Deferred tax is calculated using tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized, or the liability is settled. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it is related to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. DTAs are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all the DTAs will not be realized. Current income taxes are provided for in accordance with the laws of the relevant taxing authorities.
An uncertain tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. Penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expense in the period incurred. The tax returns filed in 2018 to 2023 are subject to examination by any appropriate tax authorities. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company accrued $38,246 and $30,645 income tax related penalty included in current income taxes expenses, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company accrued $98,322 and $73,817 income tax related penalty included in current income taxes expenses, respectively.
(s) Leases
The Company accounts for leases in accordance with ASC 842. The Company leases premises for offices, warehouses, and retail stores under non-cancellable operating leases.
The Company recognizes right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for all leases at the commencement date of a lease, except for short-term leases and low-value asset leases accounted for applying a recognition exemption where lease payments are recognized as expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are short-term leases and not recognized as operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognizes lease expense for short-term leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Right-of-use assets are initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial measurement of lease liabilities adjusted for lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs needed to restore the underlying assets, and less any lease incentives received. Right-of-use assets are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses and adjusted for any remeasurement of the lease liabilities. Right-of-use assets are presented on a separate line in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement dates to the earlier of the end of the useful lives of the right-of-use assets or the end of the lease terms.
Lease liabilities are initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, which comprise fixed payments, in-substance fixed payments, variable lease payments which depend on an index or a rate. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in a lease if that rate can be readily determined. If that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company uses the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate. Subsequently, lease liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, with interest expense recognized over the lease terms. When there is a change in a lease term or a change in future lease payments resulting from a change in an index or a rate used to determine those payments, the Company remeasures the lease liabilities with a corresponding adjustment to the right-of-use-assets. However, if the carrying amount of the right-of-use assets is reduced tozero, any remaining amount of the remeasurement is recognized in profit or loss. Lease liabilities are presented on a separate line in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognized as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.
(t) Concentration Risk
Concentration of customers and suppliers
No customers individually represented greater than 10% of total net revenues of the Company for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company’s top three suppliers represented 49%,20%, and 17% of total purchases of the Company, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company’s top three suppliers represented 31%,20%, and 19% of total purchases of the Company, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Company’s top three suppliers represented 44%,30% and 11% of total purchases of the Company, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Company’s top three suppliers represented 34%,20% and 13% of total purchases of the Company, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, two suppliers accounted for 82% and 16% of accounts payable balance, respectively. As of March 31, 2024, three suppliers accounted for 31%,26%, and 23% of accounts payable balance, respectively.
Concentration of credit risk
Financial instruments that are potentially subject to credit risk consist principally of accounts receivable. The Company believes the concentration of credit risk in its account receivable is substantially mitigated by its ongoing credit evaluation process and relatively short collection terms. The Company does not generally require collateral from customers. The Company evaluates the need for an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other information. Historically, the Company did not have any bad debt on its account receivable.
Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, term deposits, restricted cash, short-term investments, and accounts receivable, net. The Company’s investment policy requires cash and cash equivalents, term deposits, restricted cash, and short-term investments to be placed with high-quality financial institutions and to limit the amount of credit risk from any one issuer. The Company regularly evaluates the credit standing of the counterparties or financial institutions.
(u) Related Parties
A related party is generally defined as (i) any person and or their immediate family hold 10% or more of the Company’s securities (ii) the Company’s management and/or their immediate family, (iii) someone that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Company, or (iv) anyone who can significantly influence the financial and operating decisions of the Company. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties. Related parties may be individuals or corporate entities. Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free market dealings may not exist. Representations about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s length transactions unless such representations can be substantiated.
(v) Earnings Per Share
The Company computes earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings per Share”. ASC 260 requires companies to present basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is measured as net income divided by the weighted average common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS takes into account the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue ordinary shares were exercised and converted into ordinary shares. Potential shares of common stock that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS.
For the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had potential shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Representative’s Warrants (as defined below). As the Company incurred losses for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, these potential shares of common stock were anti-dilutive and excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share. For the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, there were no dilutive shares.
(w) Foreign Currencies Translation
Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency using the applicable exchange rates at the balance sheet dates. The resulting exchange differences are recorded in the statement of operations. The reporting currency of the Company is United States Dollar ($). The Company’s subsidiary in Canada maintains its books and records in its local currency, Canadian dollar (CAD), which is the functional currency for this subsidiary as it is the primary currency of the economic environment in which this entity operates.
In general, for consolidation purposes, assets and liabilities of subsidiaries whose functional currency is not United States Dollar are translated into United States Dollar in accordance with ASC Topic 830-30, “Translation of Financial Statement”, using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates prevailing during the period. The gains and losses resulting from translation of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income within the statement of stockholders’ equity.
(x) Representative’s Warrants
Upon the closing of the IPO in June 2024, the Company issued to Benchmark underwriters warrants (the “Representative’s Warrants”) to purchase 129,375 shares of common stock which warrants are also exercisable on a cashless basis. The Company accounts for these warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. The Company accounts for its warrants as equity that meet all of the criteria (i) require physical settlement or net-share settlement or (ii) give the Company a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in its own shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement), the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance and subsequent changes in fair value are not recognized as long as the warrants continue to be classified as equity.
(y) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all accounting standards updates (“ASUs”). Management periodically reviews new accounting standards that are issued. Under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, as amended (the “JOBS Act”), the Company meets the definition of an emerging growth company and has elected the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards, which delays the adoption of these accounting standards until they would apply to private companies.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures.” This guidance requires a public entity to disclose for each reportable segment, on an interim and annual basis, the significant expense categories and amounts that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”) and included in each reported measure of a segment’s profit or loss. Additionally, it requires a public entity to disclose the title and position of the individual or the name of the group or committee identified as the CODM. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted and the guidance should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented in the financial statements, unless it is impracticable. The Company plans to adopt the provisions of this guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures.” This guidance requires a public entity to disclose in their rate reconciliation table additional categories of information about federal, state and foreign income taxes and to provide more details about the reconciling items in some categories if the items meet a quantitative threshold. The guidance also requires all entities to disclose annually income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by federal (national), state and foreign taxes and to disaggregate the information by jurisdiction based on a quantitative threshold. This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted, and this guidance should be applied prospectively but there is the option to apply it retrospectively. The Company plans to adopt the provisions of this guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Except as mentioned above, the Company does not believe other recently issued but not yet effective accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations and comprehensive loss and statements of cash flows.
3 — INVENTORIES, NET
Inventories, net consisted of the following:
| September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | $2,546,143 | $1,009,228 |
| Electric Vehicles | 4,152,741 | 2,634,643 |
| Tires | 706,053 | 687,927 |
| Accessories | 1,813,794 | 1,546,283 |
| Inventories | 9,218,731 | 5,878,081 |
| Inventory reserves | (622,623) | (514,021) |
| Inventories, net | $8,596,108 | $5,364,060 |
Movements of inventory reserves are as follows:
| September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning balance | $514,021 | $431,363 |
| Addition | 330,823 | 159,851 |
| Write off | (222,221) | (169,750) |
| Ending Balance | $622,623 | $421,464 |
As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the inventory allowance balance was $622,623 and $514,021, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the impairment loss was $154,751 and $6,226, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the impairment loss was $330,823 and $159,851, respectively.
4 — PREPAYMENTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Prepayments and other current assets as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of the following:
| September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
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| Prepaid rent | $188,829 | $179,792 |
| Prepayments to vendors | 1,672,196 | 143,018 |
| Prepaid iCloud Server | — | 1,747 |
| Prepaid insurance | 318,125 | 237,207 |
| Prepaid income tax | 48,124 | — |
| Prepayments to other service providers | 226,066 | 26,896 |
| Total Prepayment and Other Receivables | $2,453,340 | $588,660 |
As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the prepayments to vendors were $1.7 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The increase in prepayments to vendors was primarily due to the Company’s anticipation of growth in future sales and rental services. The Company plans to purchase more E-vehicles and related accessories from oversea vendors to support the expansion in retail and rental markets. These prepayments to vendors are expected to be settled by the end of December 2024.
5 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of the following:
| September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
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| Furniture & Fixtures | $407,201 | $400,558 |
| Machinery & Equipment | 254,594 | 212,317 |
| Automobile | 655,628 | 306,607 |
| Leasehold improvements | 961,318 | 976,870 |
| Building | 3,663,215 | — |
| Construction in progress-Software | 1,300,000 | 275,000 |
| Property and Equipment | 7,241,956 | 2,171,352 |
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | (597,239) | (416,330) |
| Property and Equipment, net | $6,644,717 | $1,755,022 |
For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the depreciation expenses were $85,859 and $126,891, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the depreciation expenses were $180,910 and $190,559, respectively.
In December 2023, the Company engaged DFT, a related party, for certain technology services, such as ERP system. The total contract price for the ERP system is $2,500,000, subject to adjustments. The final delivery of the ERP system is scheduled for May 10, 2025, subject to adjustments mutually agreed upon by the parties in response to any changes in project scope or unforeseen delays. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the accumulative payments to DFT for development of the ERP system were $2,355,980 and $1,554,000, respectively. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, construction in progress was $1,300,000 and $275,000, respectively, and primarily relating to the cost incurred to develop the software by DFT. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company had a prepayment of $1,055,980 and $1,279,000, respectively, to DFT (see Note 13 – Long-term prepayment for software development – related parties, net).
On August 12, 2024, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with He’s Realty Holdings LLC (the “Seller”), a third party, to purchase an office property. The final purchase price of the property was $3,594,000 and closing cost was $69,215. The Company paid $628,211 in cash to the Seller, withdrew $1,235,004 from its line of credit with Peapack-Gladstone Bank, and financed the remaining $1,800,000 through a loan from the Seller with an annual interest rate of 6.5%. This loan requires interest-only payments, with the full principal due within one year(see Note 8 – Loan payable).
6 — INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible assets as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of the following:
| September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Property rights | $38,032 | $38,032 |
| GO FLY App | 500,000 | — |
| Total Intangible assets | 538,032 | 38,032 |
| Less: Accumulated Amortization | (10,494) | (1,648) |
| Intangible assets, net | $527,538 | $36,384 |
For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the amortization expenses were $7,895 andnil, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the amortization expenses were$8,846and nil, respectively.
In July 2024, the Company engaged DFT, a related party, to develop of a new APP, GO FLY APP, for the rental business. The total contract price for the GO FLY APP is $500,000, and the GO FLY APP was delivered on September 5, 2024.
7 — ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER PAYABLES
| September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accrued payroll | $68,452 | $121,120 |
| Advances from customers | 32,687 | 25,099 |
| Advances from IGH Holding Inc | 49,000 | 49,000 |
| Accrued warranty | 31,036 | 27,714 |
| Payroll tax and sales tax payable | 139,773 | 245,226 |
| Accrued store expenses | 61,075 | 21,975 |
| Accrued IPO offering cost | — | 225,000 |
| Accrued freight in cost | 163,183 | 107,255 |
| Accrued professional fee | — | 103,000 |
| Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities | $545,206 | $925,389 |
8 — LOAN PAYABLE
A summary of the Company’s loans is listed as follows:
| Lender | Due Date | September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Bank(i) | October 25, 2027 | — | 176,366 |
| Chase Bank(ii) | January 12, 2028 | 301 | 56,580 |
| Chase Bank(vii) | September 28, 2028 | — | 221,197 |
| Leaf Capital Funding, LLC(iii) | September 30, 2027 | 40,845 | 46,856 |
| Sinoelite Corp(iv) | April 03, 2024 | — | 100,000 |
| Automobile Loan – Honda(v) | June 25, 2027 | 24,635 | 28,833 |
| Bank of Hope(vi) | September 15, 2024 | — | 391,227 |
| Bank of Hope(vi) | September 22, 2024 | — | 400,000 |
| Bank of Hope(vi) | December 12, 2024 | — | 205,000 |
| He's Realty Holdings LLC(viii) | August 11, 2025 | 1,800,000 | — |
| Milea Truck Sales of Queens Inc. (ix) | August 22, 2027 | 125,061 | — |
| Milea Truck Sales of Queens Inc. (ix) | July 26, 2027 | 91,095 | — |
| Peapack-Gladstone Bank(x) | August 31, 2025 | 4,909,982 | — |
| Total loan payables | 6,991,919 | 1,626,059 | |
| Short-term loan payables | (4,909,982) | — | |
| Short-term mortgage loan payables | (1,800,000) | — | |
| Current portion of long-term loan payables | (90,809) | (1,213,242) | |
| Long-term loan payables | $191,128 | $412,817 |
| (i) | On October 25, 2022, the Company’s subsidiary, Universe King Corp. obtained a five-year long-term loan of $230,000 from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. with an annual interest rate of 10.35%. Mr. Ke Zhang, the Company’s Chief Human Resource Officer, provided a guarantee on this loan. To secure payment and performance of the liabilities, Universe King Corp. pledged to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a continuing security interest in all of its right, title and interest in all of its properties, whether now owned or hereinafter acquired and whether now existing or hereafter arising. On August 9, 2024, the Company paid off this loan in full. |
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| (ii) | On January 12, 2023, the Company’s subsidiary, Arfy Corp. obtained a five-year long-term loan of $70,000 from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. with an annual interest rate of 9.8%. Mr. Tong Chen, an original stockholder of the Company, provided a guarantee on this loan. To secure payment and performance of the liabilities, Arfy Corp. pledged to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a continuing security interest in all of its right, title and interest in all of its properties, whether now owned or hereinafter acquired and whether now existing or hereafter arising. On August 9, 2024, the Company paid $52,069 and as of September 30, 2024, the outstanding balance is $301. |
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| (iii) | On August 24, 2022, Universe King Corp. obtained a five-year long-term loan of $63,674 from Leaf Capital Funding, LLC with an annual interest rate of 7.0%. The collateral provided included the Fuso trucks, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Universe King Corp., and together with all accessories, accessions, attachments thereto, and all other substitutions, renewals, replacements and improvements and all proceeds of the foregoing. As of September 30, 2024, the outstanding balance is $40,845. From October 1 to November 14, 2024, the Company paid $2,523 on principal and interest of the loan. |
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| (iv) | On January 3, 2023, Fly E-Bike, Inc. obtained a one-year and three-month long-term loan of $100,000 from Sinoelite Corp with no interest. On April 25, 2024, the Company paid off this loan in full. |
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| (v) | On June 12, 2023, Flyebikemiami Inc obtained a four-year long-term loan of $34,974 from AutoNation Honda Miami Lakes with an annual interest rate of 3.98%. The collateral provided was the Honda vehicle purchased by Flyebikemiami Inc. As of September 30, 2024, the outstanding balance is $24,635. From October 1 to November 14, 2024, the Company paid $1,579 on principal and interest of the loan. |
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| (vi) | On September 20, 2023, Fly-E Group, Inc obtained a line of credit of $1,000,000 from Bank of Hope with a floating annual interest rate, currently at 8.5%. On the same date, the Company withdrew $391,226 from Bank of Hope to pay off the loan balance with Flushing Bank as of September 15, 2023. On September 22, 2023 and December 12, 2023, the Company withdrew $400,000 and $205,000, respectively, from Bank of Hope to support its business operations. Mr. Zhou Ou, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Ke Zhang, the Company’s Chief Human Resource Officer, provided a guarantee on this loan. To secure payment and performance of the liabilities, Fly-E Group pledged to Bank of Hope the following items: inventory, chattel paper, accounts, equipment, and general intangibles of first 29 incorporated subsidiaries of the Company. On August 9, 2024, the Company paid off this loan in full. |
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| (vii) | On October 2, 2023, the Company’s subsidiary, Fly14 Corp. obtained a five-year long-term loan of $240,000 from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. with an annual interest rate of 10.40%. To secure payment and performance of the liabilities, Fly14 Corp. pledged to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a continuing security interest in all of its rights, title and interest in all of its properties, whether now owned or hereinafter acquired and whether now existing or hereafter arising. On August 9, 2024, the Company paid off this loan in full. |
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| (viii) | On August 13, 2024, the Company’s subsidiary, AOFL LLC, obtained a one-year short-term loan of $1,800,000 from He's Realty Holdings LLC with an annual interest rate of 6.5%. The principal amount shall be paid to He's Realty Holdings LLC in one or more installments on or before August 11, 2025, and during the one-year borrowing period, AOFL LLC only needs to pay interest of $9,750 to He's Realty Holdings LLC on a monthly basis. The collateral provided was the office purchased by AOFL LLC. As of September 30, 2024, the outstanding balance is $1,800,000. From October 1 to November 14, 2024, the Company paid $19,500 on interest of the loan. |
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| (ix) | On August 22, 2024, Fly E-Bike, Inc. obtained a three-year long-term loan of $128,132 from Milea Truck Sales of Queens Inc. with an annual interest rate of 9.90%. The collateral provided was the FTR 2025 vehicle purchased by Fly E-Bike, Inc. As of September 30, 2024, the outstanding balance is $125,061. From October 1 to November 14, 2024, the Company paid $8,257 on principal and interest of the loan. On July 26, 2024, Fly E-Bike, Inc. obtained a three-year long-term loan of $96,506 from Milea Truck Sales of Queens Inc. with an annual interest rate of 7.03%. The collateral provided was the NRR-CAB 2025 vehicle purchased by Fly E-Bike, Inc. As of September 30, 2024, the outstanding balance is $91,095. From October 1 to November 14, 2024, the Company paid $5,962 on principal and interest of the loan. |
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| (x) | On August 5, 2024, Fly-E Group, Inc obtained a line of credit of $5 million from Peapack-Gladstone Bank with a floating annual interest rate and the current annual interest rate is 8.8%. On August 5, 2024, the Company withdrew from this line of credit to pay off the outstanding principal and interest of loans from Bank of Hope in total of $996,476 and the loan from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A obtained by Fly14 Corp in total of $208,601. On August 6, 2024, the Company withdrew in total $214,905 from this line of credit to pay off the outstanding principal and interest of loans from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. From August 7, 2024 to August 19, 2024, the Company withdrew $3,490,000 from the line of credit. Mr. Zhou Ou, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Ke Zhang, the Company’s Chief Human Resource Officer, provided a guarantee on this loan. To secure payment and performance of the liabilities, Fly-E Group granted Peapack-Gladstone Bank a continuing lien on and security interest in all assets of the Company, including accounts, chattel paper, documents, instruments, inventory, general intangibles, equipment, fixtures, deposit accounts, goods, letter-of-credit rights, supporting obligations, investment property, commercial tort claims, property in the Lender's possession, additions, and proceeds of first 39 incorporated subsidiaries of the Company. From October 1 to November 14, 2024, the Company paid $102,703 on interest of the line of credit. |
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For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the total interest expenses on the Company’s outstanding loans amounted to $23,795 and $17,969, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the total interest expenses on the Company’s outstanding loans amounted to $91,877 and $50,592, respectively.
9 — STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
Prior to the effectiveness of the stock split discussed below, the Company was authorized to issue 400 shares of common stock having a par value of $0.01 per share and 40 shares of preferred stock having a par value of $0.01 per share. There were 200 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding prior to the effectiveness of the stock split.
On March 27, 2024, the Company’s board of directors approved a 1-for-110,000 stock split of the Company’s capital stock. The stock split became effective on April 2, 2024. The par value of the Company’s common stock remained unchanged at $0.01 per share, and the number of authorized shares of the Company’s capital stock was increased from 440 to 48,400,000, with the number of authorized shares of common stock and preferred stock being increased from 400 to 44,000,000 and from 40 to 4,400,000, respectively.
On June 7, 2024, the Company completed its initial public offering and issued 2,250,000 shares of common stock, at a price of $4.00 per share. The gross proceeds of the offering were $9.0 million, prior to deducting the underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses payable by the Company. In addition, the Company granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 337,500 shares of common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions, to cover over-allotments. On June 25, 2024, the Company issued an additional 337,500 shares of common stock to the underwriters for gross proceeds of $1.4 million upon full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option. Net proceeds received by the Company from the initial public offering, including the exercise of over-allotment option, were approximately $9.2 million.
Upon the closing of IPO offering in June 2024, the Company issued to Benchmark the representative of the underwriters warrants to purchase 129,375 shares of common stock. The Representative’s Warrants have an exercise price equal to $4.00 per share and are exercisable until the date on June 7, 2029, after the date of commencement on December 7, 2024. The Representative’s Warrants are also exercisable on a cashless basis. As the Representative’s Warrants are considered indexed to the Company’s own stock and meet the criteria for equity classification according to ASC :815-40, the Representative’s Warrants are classified as equity.
The fair value of the warrant, using the Black-Scholes Model on the date of issuance was $274,472. The key inputs into the Black-Scholes Model variables were as follows at measurement date:
| Stock price | $4.00 |
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| Risk-free interest rate | 4.46% |
| Volatility | 56.52% |
| Exercise price | $4.00 |
| Dividend yield | $0 |
As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the subscription receivable represents the unpaid capital contribution of $219,998 by the stockholders.
During the six months ended September 30, 2023, Mr. Ou paid certain vendors of the Company to settle certain accounts payable balance on behalf the Company. On June 30, 2023, the Company transferred $2.26 million, a portion of the accounts payable balance, along with a cash contribution of $0.14 million from Mr. Zhou Ou as capital contribution (see Note 13). As of June 30, 2023, a total of $2.4 million were transferred and recorded as capital contribution (see Note 13).
10 — INCOME TAX
(a) Income Tax Expense
Income tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $0.2 million, and income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023 amounted to $0.4 million. Income tax benefit for the six months ended September 30, 2024 was $93,490, and income tax expense for the six months ended September 30, 2023 amounted to $0.6 million. Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
| For the Six Months Ended September 30, | ||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Current | ||
| Federal | $151,731 | $124,914 |
| State | 102,626 | 182,296 |
| City | 114,796 | 147,469 |
| Deferred | ||
| Federal | (273,000) | 138,400 |
| State | (114,000) | 33,700 |
| City | (71,000) | 17,500 |
| Foreign | (4,643) | — |
| Total | $(93,490) | $644,279 |
The provision for income taxes is based on the following pretax income (loss):
| For the Six Months Ended September 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| U.S. | $(1,394,039) | $1,831,278 |
| Canada | (21,807) | - |
| Total | $(1,415,846) | $1,831,278 |
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the total pre-tax loss was $1.3 million, which included $1.3 million pre-tax loss in the U.S. and $14,582 pre-tax loss in Canada. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the total pre-tax income was $1.1 million all of which was generated in the U.S. For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the total pre-tax loss was $1.4 million, which included $1.4 million pre-tax loss in the U.S. and $21,807 pre-tax loss in Canada. For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the total pre-tax income was $1.8 million all of which was generated in the U.S.
The following table reconciles to the Company’s effective tax rate:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-tax book (loss) income | $(1,415,846) | $1,831,278 |
| Federal Statutory rate | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| State income tax rate, net of federal income tax benefit | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| City income tax rate, net of federal income tax benefit | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| Foreign statutory rate | 0.1% | — |
| Permanent differences | (10.2)% | 4.4% |
| Return to project adjustment | (12.2)% | (0.1)% |
| Total | 6.6% | 35.2% |
Penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expenses in the period incurred. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company accrued $38,246 and $30,645 income tax related penalty included in taxes payable in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company accrued $98,322 and $73,817 income tax related penalty included in taxes payable in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, respectively.
United States
Income tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2024 amounted to $0.2 million and income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023 amounted to $0.4 million. Income tax benefit for the six months ended September 30, 2024 amounted to $88,847 and income tax expense for the six months ended September 30, 2023 amounted to $0.6 million.
Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
| For the Six Months Ended September 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Current | ||
| Federal | $151,731 | $124,914 |
| State | 102,626 | 182,296 |
| City | 114,796 | 147,469 |
| Deferred | ||
| Federal | (273,000) | 138,400 |
| State | (114,000) | 33,700 |
| City | (71,000) | 17,500 |
| Total | $(88,847) | $644,279 |
Canada
Fly Toronto Corp, a subsidiary of the Company, was formed under the laws of Canada and conducts its business primarily in Canada.
Income tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 amounted to $4,643 andnil, respectively. Income tax benefit for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 amounted to $631 andnil, respectively. Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current | ||
| Federal | $— | $— |
| State | — | — |
| City | — | — |
| Deferred | ||
| Federal | (2,628) | — |
| State | (2,015) | — |
| City | — | — |
| Total | $(4,643) | $— |
(b) Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)
Net DTAs as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 amounted to $497,939 and $35,199, respectively. Significant components of DTAs (DTLs), net are as follows:
| As of September 30, 2024 | As of March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net operating loss carry forwards | $447,524 | $40,332 |
| Inventory reserve | 224,000 | 186,000 |
| Lease liability | 5,599,000 | 5,810,000 |
| Less: Valuation allowance | — | — |
| Total deferred tax assets (DTAs) | $6,270,524 | $6,036,332 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (521,584) | (482,133) |
| ROU asset | (5,251,000) | (5,519,000) |
| Total deferred tax liabilities (DTLs) | (5,772,584) | (6,001,133) |
| Total deferred tax assets, net | $497,939 | $35,199 |
| Deferred tax assets (liabilities) – U.S., net | $453,000 | $(5,000) |
| Deferred tax assets – Canada, net | $44,939 | 40,199 |
As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $6.3 million and $6.0 million, respectively, in the DTAs, which respectively included approximately $447,524 and $40,332 related to net operating loss carryforwards that can be used to offset taxable income in future periods, $5.6 million and $5.8 million related to lease liability, and $0.2 million and $0.2 million related to inventory allowance.
As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $5.8 million and $6.0 million, respectively, which included $0.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively, in the DTLs that related to accumulated depreciation and $5.3 million and $5.5 million related to ROU asset.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company recorded approximately $44,939 and $40,199, respectively, in the net DTAs. The tax losses in Canada can be carried forward fortwenty years to offset future taxable profit. The tax losses of entities in Canada will begin to expire in 2044, if not utilized. As of September 30, 2024, management considered it more likely than not that the Company will have sufficient taxable income in the future that will allow the Company to realize these net DTAs.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company’s pre-tax book loss in the U.S. was approximately $1.3 million and for the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company’s pre-tax book income in the U.S. was approximately $1.1 million. For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Company’s pre-tax book loss in the U.S. was approximately $1.4 million and for the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Company’s pre-tax book income in the U.S. was approximately $1.8 million. In addition, for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company’s pre-tax book loss in Canada was approximately $14,582 andnil, respectively; for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company’s pre-tax book loss in Canada was approximately $21,807 andnil, respectively.
Uncertain Tax Positions
The Company evaluates each uncertain tax position (including the potential application of interest and penalties) based on the technical merits, and measures the unrecognized benefits associated with the tax positions. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company did not have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions.
11 — LEASES
The Company adopted Topic 842 for all periods presented. At the inception of a contract, the Company determines if the arrangement is, or contains, a lease. The leases of the Company mainly consisted of offices, retail stores and warehouses.
The Company’s operating right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities were as follows:
| September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating ROU: | ||
| ROU assets | $15,438,347 | $16,000,742 |
| Total operating ROU assets | $15,438,347 | $16,000,742 |
| September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating lease obligations: | ||
| Current operating lease liabilities | $3,149,827 | $2,852,744 |
| Non-current operating lease liabilities | 13,288,194 | 13,986,879 |
| Total lease liabilities | $16,438,021 | $16,839,623 |
The Company had 38 and 38 leases as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
The weighted average lease term, discount rates, and remaining lease terms for the operating leases as of September 30, 2024 were as follows:
Remaining lease term and discount rate:
| Weighted average discount rate | 6.7% |
|---|---|
| Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | 5.10 years |
The weighted average lease term, discount rates, and remaining lease terms for the operating leases as of March 31, 2024 were as follows:
Remaining lease term and discount rate:
| Weighted average discount rate | 6.4% |
|---|---|
| Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | 5.51 years |
The Company leases its offices, warehouse, and retail stores under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, lease expenses were $1.11 million, including $0.31 million in cost of goods-occupancy cost, $0.77 million in rent expense included in selling expense, and $0.03 million in rent expense in general and administrative expense. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, lease expenses were $0.75 million, including $0.13 million in cost of goods-occupancy cost, $0.56 million in rent expense in selling expense, and $0.06 million in rent expense in general and administrative expense.
Lease expenses were $2.24 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, including $0.65 million in cost of goods-occupancy cost, $1.50 million in rent expense in selling expense, and $0.09 million rent expense in general and administrative expense. Lease expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2023 were $1.50 million, including $0.25 million in goods-occupancy cost, $1.08 million in rent expense in selling expense, and $0.16 million in rent expense in general and administrative expense.
As of September 30, 2024, future minimum lease liabilities, all under office and facilities non-cancellable operating lease agreements, were as follows:
| As of September 30, 2024 | Operating Lease Liabilities |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,120,683 |
| 2026 | 4,011,162 |
| 2027 | 3,784,169 |
| 2028 | 3,213,232 |
| 2029 | 1,994,817 |
| Thereafter | 2,295,117 |
| Total lease payments | 19,419,180 |
| Less: interest | (2,981,159) |
| Present value of lease liabilities | $16,438,021 |
12 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments
The Company has not entered any off-balance sheet financial guarantees or other off-balance sheet commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. The Company has not entered any derivative contracts that are indexed to its shares and classified as shareholder’s equity or that are not reflected in its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, the Company does not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. The Company does not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to itself or engages in leasing, hedging or product development services with itself.
Contingencies
Legal
From time to time, the Company is a party to certain legal proceedings, as well as certain asserted and unasserted claims. Amounts accrued, as well as the total amount of reasonably possible losses with respect to such matters, individually and in the aggregate, are not deemed to be material to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
The Company’s products and other production facilities as well as the packaging, storage, distribution, advertising and labeling of its products, are subject to extensive legal and regulatory requirements. For example, pursuant to the DMV registration requirement, the Company must satisfy the DMV Registration requirements and conduct required testing for all of its products sold in U.S. Loss of or failure to renew or obtain necessary permits, licenses, registrations, or certificates could prevent the Company from legally selling its products in the U.S. If the Company were found to be in violation of applicable laws and regulations, it could be subject to administrative punishment, including fines, injunctions, recalls or asset seizures, as well as potential criminal sanctions, any of which could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. As of the date hereof, the Company believes it is in compliance with the relevant regulations in the U.S.
Inflation
Inflationary factors, such as increases in personnel and overhead costs, could impair the Company’s operating results. Although the Company does not believe that inflation has had a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations to date, a high rate of inflation in the future may have an adverse effect on the Company’s ability to maintain current levels of gross margin and operating expenses as a percentage of sales revenue if the revenues do not increase with such increased costs.
13 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(A) Related party balances
Accounts receivable — related parties
| Name of Related Party | Relationship | Nature | September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fly E Bike SRL | Zhou Ou (CEO), owns over 50% equity interest of this entity | Accounts receivable | $91,885 | $326,914 |
| Accounts receivable — related parties | $91,885 | $326,914 | ||
During the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Company received $282,814 from Fly E Bike SRL.
Prepayments and other receivables — related parties
| Name of Related Party | Relationship | Nature | September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fly E Bike SRL | Zhou Ou (CEO), owns over 50% equity interest of this entity | Other receivables | $162 | $180,256 |
| Zhou Ou | Chairman, CEO of the Company | Other receivables | 147,646 | — |
| PJMG LLC | Ruifeng Guo (former CFO who resigned on November 6, 2024), owns over 50% equity interest of this entity | Prepayments | 240,000 | 60,000 |
| Prepayments and other receivables – related parties | $387,808 | $240,256 | ||
During the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Company advanced $162 to Fly E Bike SRL, a distributor the Company works with and in which Mr. Ou holds over 50% of the equity interest. This advance is unsecured, bears no interest and does not have a maturity date. On June 12, 2024, the Company received $180,256 from Fly E Bike SRL. On April 1, 2023, the Company agreed to retain the services of PJMG, a company in which Mr. Guo, the Company’s former CFO who resigned on November 6, 2024, holds over 50% of the equity interests as a consultant following the completion of its IPO. PJMG was engaged to provide compliance consulting services related to accounting, finance, and management, as well as to oversee market planning and development, follow-on fundraising, and investor relationship management from June 2024 to May 2025. The service fee is $45,000 for the first month and from the second month the fees will be $15,000 per month. To secure these services, the Company prepaid a total of $240,000 to PJMG as of September 30, 2024. From August 9, 2024 to September 17, 2024, the Company advanced $477,771 to Mr. Ou, Chairman and CEO of the Company, for personal use. This advance is unsecured, bears no interest and does not have a maturity date. From September 9, 2024 to September 30, 2024, the Company received $330,125 from Mr. Ou. On November 18, 2024, the Company received $149,875 from Mr. Ou, and the advance was paid back in full.
Long-term prepayment for software development – related parties, net
| Name of Related Party | Relationship | Nature | September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF Technology US Inc | Ruifeng Guo (former CFO who resigned on November 6, 2024), owns over 50% equity interest of this entity | Long-term prepayment for software development | $1,055,980 | $1,279,000 |
| Long-term prepayment for software development — related parties, net | $1,055,980 | $1,279,000 | ||
In December 2023, the Company engaged DFT for development of certain technology services. Mr. Guo, the Company’s former CFO who resigned on November 6, 2024, owns over 50% of the equity interest in DFT. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company paid $1,055,980 and $1,279,000 to DFT as prepayment for software development, respectively. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, construction in progress was $1,300,000 and $275,000, respectively (see Note 5 – Property and Equipment).
Other payables — related parties
| Name of Related Party | Relationship | Nature | September 30, 2024(i) | March 31, 2024(i) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhou Ou | Chairman, CEO of the Company | Other payable | $— | $92,229 |
| Other Payables-related parties | $— | $92,229 | ||
| (i) | Represents the remaining balance of the advance provided by the related party to the Company’s subsidiaries for the purpose of supporting their business operations. |
|---|
All of the above payables are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand. The Company paid a total of $92,229 and $198,615 to Mr. Zhou Ou during the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(B) Related party transactions
Revenues — related parties
| For the three Months Ended September 30 · For the Six Months Ended September 30 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name of Related Party | Relationship | Nature | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Fly E Bike SRL | Zhou Ou (CEO), owns over 50% equity interest of this entity | Product sales | $44,143 | $146,249 | $47,785 | $282,814 |
| Revenues — related parties | $44,143 | $146,249 | $47,785 | $282,814 | ||
During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, Fly E Bike SRL, a distributor the Company works with and in which Mr. Ou holds over 50% of the equity interest, purchased certain EV products from the Company in the amount of $44,143 and $146,249, respectively. During the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, Fly E Bike SRL, purchased certain EV products from the Company in the amount of $47,785 and $282,814, respectively.
Purchase of Intangible Assets — related parties
| Name of Related Party | Relationship | Nature | September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF Technology US Inc | Ruifeng Guo (former CFO who resigned on November 6, 2024), owns over 50% equity interest of this entity | Purchase of Software | $500,000 | $— |
| Purchase of Intangible Assets — related parties | $500,000 | $— | ||
In December 2023, the Company engaged DFT for development of certain technology services. Mr. Guo, the Company’s former CFO who resigned on November 6, 2024, owns over 50% of the equity interest in DFT. In July 2024, the Company engaged DFT for development of a new APP, GO FLY APP, for the rental business. The total contract price for the GO FLY APP is $500,000, and the GO FLY APP was delivered on September 5, 2024.
(C) Other Related Party Transactions
On March 6, 2021, the Company and DGLG entered into an engagement letter, pursuant to which the Company engaged DGLG as a consultant to assist the Company in its IPO planning, financing and tax services. Mr. Guo, the Company’s former CFO who resigned on November 6, 2024, is a partner at DGLG. Under the terms of the engagement agreement with DGLG, the Company has agreed to compensate DGLG for consulting services based on an hourly fee arrangement. DGLG’s consulting fees werenil and $100,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively, and $225,000 and $100,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. In addition, during the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, the Company paid DGLG a total of $12,800 and $28,400 for tax services, including sales tax services, payroll tax services, and income tax services, rendered by DGLG, respectively.
On April 1, 2023, the Company agreed to retain the services of PJMG, a company in which Mr. Guo, the Company’s former CFO who resigned on November 6, 2024, holds over 50% of the equity interests as a consultant following the completion of its IPO. To secure these services, the Company prepaid a total of $240,000 to PJMG as of September 30, 2024. $45,000 was expensed as consulting expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2024. $60,000 was expensed as consulting expenses during the six months ended September 30, 2024. During the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, the Company paid PJMG a total of $232,547 for consulting services.
14 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has evaluated subsequent events after September 30, 2024, up through November 19, 2024, the date at which the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. Except for the events mentioned below, the Company did not identify any subsequent events with material financial impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
On October 2, 2024, the Company received written notice (the “Notice”) from the Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the bid price for the Company’s common stock (the “Common Stock”), for the last 31 consecutive business days, had closed below the minimum $1.00 per share and, as a result, the Company is not in compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for the continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The Notice has no effect at this time on the Common Stock, which continues to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “FLYE”.
On November 6, 2024, the board of directors of the Company appointed Ms. Shiwen Feng as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer and a director, effective November 7, 2024.
On November 18, 2024, the Company received $149,875 from Mr. Ou, and the advance made to Mr. Ou was paid in full.
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