Item 1. Business
Overview
We have been engaged in the retail and wholesale distribution of a wide spectrum of food and beverage products in Guangdong, China since 2011. In addition, we are actively seeking quality target companies in the food, beverage and alcohol industries for mergers and acquisition for further development of our company.
Corporate History and Structure
Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc., formerly Crypto-Services, Inc., was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 21, 2014. We were initially incorporated to offer users with up-to-date information on digital currencies.
On July 22, 2015, we filed an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Nevada Secretary of State to change our name from Crypto-Services, Inc. to Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.
On December 14, 2016, we entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the “Original Agreement”) with DaXingHuaShang Investment Group Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Seychelles (“DIGLS”), and its shareholders. DIGLS is engaged in the business of retail and wholesale of imported wine products in China and owns all of the equity capital of DaXingHuaShang Investment (Hong Kong) Limited (“DILHK”), Qianhai DaXingHuaShang Investment (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (“QHDX”) and Dongguan City France Vin Tout Ltd. (“FVTL”). Pursuant to the Original Agreement, we agreed to issue 300,000,000 shares of our common stock to the stockholders of DIGLS in exchange for 100% of the shares of DIGLS. On April 11, 2018, we entered into a termination agreement with DIGLS, terminating the Original Agreement and all transactions contemplated under the Original Agreement. On April 6, 2018, we entered into a share exchange agreement by and among DIGLS, and each of the shareholders of DIGLS, pursuant to which we issued 300,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for 100% of the issued shares of DIGLS. The share exchange closed on April 19, 2018 and DIGLS became our wholly-owned subsidiary.
On March 1, 2019, we entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the “SP Agreement”) to acquire 100% of the shares of Jiujiu Group Stock Co., Ltd. (“JJGS”), a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Seychelles, in exchange for 100 shares of our common stock and closed the acquisition of JJGS on March 1, 2019. After the closing, JJGS became the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary. JJGS owns all of the equity interests of Jiujiu (HK) Industry Limited (“JJHK”) and Jiujiu (Shenzhen) Industry Co., Ltd. (“JJSZ”). None of JJGS, JJHK and JJSZ have any operations or active business, nor do they have any assets.
The following diagram illustrates our corporate structure as of the date of this Annual Report.
Recent Developments
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Recently, there is an ongoing outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in China and has since spread rapidly globally. The pandemic has resulted in quarantines, travel restrictions, and the temporary closure of stores and business facilities globally for the past few months. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 as a pandemic. Given the rapidly expanding nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, and because substantially all of our business operations and our workforce are concentrated in China, our business, results of operations and financial condition have been and will continue to be adversely affected. Potential impact to our results of operations will also depend on future developments and new information that may emerge regarding the duration and severity of the COVID-19 and the actions taken by government authorities and other entities to contain the COVID-19 or mitigate its impact, almost all of which are beyond our control.
The impacts of COVID-19 on our business, financial condition, and results of operations include, but are not limited to, the following:
● We temporally closed our offices to adhere to the policy for approximately one month from late January 2020, as required by relevant PRC regulatory authorities. Our offices are slowly reopening pursuant to local guidelines. In the first quarter of 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak has caused disruptions in our operations and supply chains, which have resulted in delays in the shipment of products to certain of our customers.
● A large number of our employees have been or are in mandatory self-quarantine and the entire business operations of the Company has been restricted since January 2020.
● Our customers have been negatively impacted by the outbreak, which reduced the demand of our products. As a result, our revenue and income may be negatively impacted in 2020.
● The situation may worsen if the COVID-19 pandemic continues. We will continue to closely monitor our collections throughout 2020.
A prolonged disruption or any further unforeseen delay in our operations and supply chains could continue to result in delays in the shipment of products to our customers, increased costs and reduced revenue.
We cannot foresee whether the outbreak of COVID-19 will be effectively contained, nor can we predict the severity and duration of its impact. If the outbreak of COVID-19 is not effectively and timely controlled, our business operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely affected as a result of the deteriorating market outlook, the slowdown in regional and national economic growth, weakened liquidity and financial condition of our customers or other factors that we cannot foresee. Any of these factors and other factors beyond our control could have an adverse effect on the overall business environment, cause uncertainties in the regions where we conduct business, cause our business to suffer in ways that we cannot predict and materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Business Plan
Our business plan is to extend our market shares through acquiring quality businesses in the food, beverage and alcohol industries, in order to increase our customer base and supply channels, as well as to acquire more skilled employees and business connections in the industries. In the past year, the Company has acquired and is in the process of acquiring a few companies in those industries.
We consider the following factors when evaluating quality acquisition targets: (i) costs involved in an acquisition; (ii) financial performance of target; (iii) the reputation of the target in its industry; (iv) target’s existing customer base; (v) target’s supplier network; (vi) the expertise and experience of target’s management and employees; and (vii) the inventory condition of target.
Our management believes that successful acquisitions will bring synergies to our business and enhance our shareholders’ value.
Makaweng Acquisition
On July 13, 2019, the Company and QHDX entered into an equity interest transfer agreement, which was later amended on September 12, 2019 (“Makaweng Agreement”), with Xingwen Wang, a shareholder and legal representative of Yunnan Makaweng Wine & Spirits Co., Ltd. (“Makaweng”), a PRC limited liability company engaged in the business of distribution of wine and beer. Pursuant to the Makaweng Agreement, QHDX purchased 51% of Makaweng’s equity interests from Xingwen Wang in exchange for shares of our common stock (“Makaweng Issuable Shares”), the number of which is determined according to the following formula:
Number of Makaweng Issuable Shares = A x 51% x 20 x B ÷ C
For the purpose of the foregoing formula:
A = Audited net annual profit of Makaweng in fiscal year 2020.
B = The daily average middle exchange rate of U.S. Dollars to Chinese Yuan published by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of the People’s Republic of China on December 31, 2020.
C = The closing price of our common stock on December 31, 2020.
Mr. Wang has agreed not to transfer the Makaweng Issuable Shares for at least three years after delivery of the Makaweng Issuable Shares (the “Delivery”). He may only transfer up to 30% of his FVTI common stock during the fourth year after the Delivery and cumulatively no more than 60% of his common stock during the fifth year after the Delivery.
The 51% of equity interest of Makaweng was transferred to QHDX and the registration of such transfer with local government authorities was completed on August 28, 2019.
BTF Acquisition
On December 30, 2019, the Company, along with QHDX, entered into an equity interest transfer agreement (the “BTF Agreement”) with shareholders (the “BTF Original Shareholders”) of Foshan BaiTaFeng Beverage Development Co., Ltd. (“BTF”), who collectively owned 100% equity interest of BTF, a limited liability company engaged in the business of bottling and distributing of drinking water in China.
Pursuant to the BTF Agreement, QHDX agreed to purchase 80% of BTF’s equity interest (the “BTF Equity Transfer”) from Mr. Chunbin Li, the legal representative and one of the BTF Original Shareholders of BTF (the “BTF Seller”), in exchange for shares of our common stock (“BTF Issuable Shares”). The completion of the registration of the BTF Equity Transfer with local government authorities (the “BTF Closing”) is subject to satisfaction of all the closing conditions (unless waived), including but not limited to, the approval of the BTF Equity Transfer by BTF shareholders, completion of due diligence review of BTF to the satisfaction of QHDX, waiver from the BTF Original Shareholders to the right of first refusal to purchase the equity interest subject to the BTF Equity Transfer. It is agreed that the BTF Closing shall be conducted prior to the completion of an initial draft of the audited financial statements of BTF.
According to the BTF Agreement, the total number of BTF Issuable Shares will be determined according to the following formula:
Number of BTF Issuable Shares = X x 80% x 15 ÷ 3.02 ÷ Y
For the purpose of the foregoing formula:
X = Net profit of BTF during the period from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020.
Y = 7:1, which is the exchange rate of U.S. Dollars to Chinese Yuan mutually agreed by the parties.
Pursuant to the BTF Agreement, we will issue the BTF Issuable Shares to the BTF Seller within 30 business days after September 30, 2020 pursuant to a separate subscription agreement to be entered into by the Company and the BTF Seller or his designee.
BTF and the BTF Original Shareholders have agreed to achieve certain operation objectives of BTF, including a net profit of RMB 9 million (approximately $1.29 million) for the period from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 and a net profit of RMB 3 million (approximately $0.14 million) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. Pursuant to the BTF Agreement, as long as the BTF Seller continues to serve as the general manager and legal representative of BTF, the BTF Original Shareholders and BTF shall ensure BTF achieves an increase in annual net profit of no less than 10% during each year of the five years after September 30, 2020.
Pursuant to the BTF Agreement, BTF will establish a board of directors consisting of three individuals, two of which will be designated by QHDX and one by the BTF Original Shareholders, and appoint a person designated by the BTF Original Shareholders as general manager. To ensure the continuous operations of BTF, the parties agreed that BTF will retain its existing employees and all the management members of BTF shall sign employment agreements and non-compete agreements with BTF. The parties further agreed that BTF will not make any profit distribution within three years after the execution of the BTF Agreement. Any subsequent share transfer or share pledge of QHDX’s equity interest in BTF is subject to the prior written consent of the BTF Original Shareholders. In the event of a late payment of the consideration by QHDX or any delay in the registration of the BTF Equity Transfer with local government caused by the BTF Seller, a daily penalty of 0.05% of the outstanding payment is assessed.
Valley Holdings Acquisition
On March 16, 2020, the Company, along with JJGS, entered into an equity interest transfer agreement (the “Valley Holdings Agreement”) with Valley Holdings Limited (“Valley Holdings”), a Hong Kong company, and Angel International Investment Holdings Limited (the “Valley Holdings Seller”), a 70% shareholder of Valley Holdings. Valley Holdings owns approximately 88.44% of the equity interest of Valley Foods Holdings (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. (“Valley Food”), which is a limited liability company incorporated in China and engaged in the business of food wholesale and production and sale of food additives in China.
Pursuant to the Valley Holdings Agreement, JJGS agreed to purchase 70% of Valley Holdings’ equity interest (the “Valley Holdings Equity Transfer”) from the Valley Holdings Seller in consideration of shares of FVTI’s common stock (“Valley Holdings Issuable Shares”) valued at $14 million (subject to adjustments in the event of Valley Holdings failing to meet a net profit of HK$5 million (approximately US$0.6 million) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019). According to the Valley Holdings Agreement, the total number of Valley Holdings Issuable Shares will be determined based on the closing price of FVTI’s common stock as of the business day immediately preceding the date of the Valley Holdings Closing (as defined below).
As of the date of this Annual Report, the closing of the Valley Holdings Equity Transfer (the “Valley Holdings Closing”) has not occurred. The Valley Holdings Closing is subject to certain conditions, including, but not limited to, (a) completion of due diligence review of Valley Holdings and its subsidiaries to the satisfaction of JJGS, (b) completion of the initial draft of the audited consolidated financial statements of Valley Holdings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, (c) execution of non-competition agreements and confidentiality agreements with the senior management members of Valley Holdings and its subsidiaries, and (d) assignment to Valley Holdings all of the intellectual properties related to the operations of Valley Holdings and its subsidiaries.
Pursuant to the Valley Holdings Agreement, FVTI will issue the Valley Holdings Issuable Shares to the Valley Holdings Seller within 30 business days after the later of the Valley Holdings Closing and the issuance of audit report of Valley Holdings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, pursuant to a separate subscription agreement to be entered into by FVTI and the Valley Holdings Seller or its designee.
To ensure the continuous operations of Valley Holdings and its subsidiaries, the parties agreed that Valley Holdings and its subsidiaries will retain their existing employees and will enter into non-competition and employment agreements with all the management members of Valley Holdings and its subsidiaries. The parties further agreed that Valley Holdings will not make any profit distribution within three years after the execution of the Valley Holdings Agreement. JJGS or the Valley Holdings Seller may terminate Valley Holdings Agreement in writing in the event that any closing condition is not met before April 30, 2020.
Our Business
We sell a variety of wines, such as dry red wine, dry white wine, rosé wine, and sweet wine. Currently we sell about 40 different brands of wine, most of which are imported from France and Spain.
We have put significant efforts in developing and promoting our brand name in different regions of China. Our products are mainly sold to retailers, such as wine shops, convenient stores and supermarkets. The selling price varies by quantities of products each retailer orders from us.
We have cultivated business relationships and achieved recognitions with different organizations over the years, which have improved our business and management efficacy. Specifically, we have been collaborating with Shenzhen Institute of Tsinghua University since 2011, who has been helping us develop innovative management model, operating model and franchising model. We have been a member of Guangdong Provincial Liquor Industry Association since 2011.
Our retail store is located in Humen Town, Dongguan City. It is a six-floor building with a total floor area of 1,200 square meters. We use the first floor exclusively for sample products display. We use the remaining five floors as the Company’s conference room, offices and storage.
Government Regulations
We operate our business in China under a legal regime consisting of the National People’s Congress, which is the country’s highest legislative body, the State Council, which is the highest authority of the executive branch of the PRC central government, and several ministries and agencies under its authority, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, State Administration For Industry & Commerce, State Administration of Taxation and their respective local offices. This section summarizes the principal PRC regulations related to our business.
Type
Name
Effective Date
Content
Updates
President Order 21 of 2015
Food Safety Law
October 1, 2015
The Food Safety Law is the foundational law and the most important food safety law for alcoholic products in China. A great majority of wine regulations are drafted in conformity to the requirements of this law.
Revised on December 29, 2018
AQSIQ Order 144 of 2011
Measures for Administration of Imported/Exported Food Safety
March 1, 2012
This rule oversees the safety of imported and exported food.
Revised on 11/23/2018
CFDA Order 16 of 2015
Measures for Administration of Food Production Licensing
October 1, 2015
This rule requires all food producers in China to procure a production license.
Replaced by the State Administration for Market Regulation Order 24 in 2020
AQSIQ Order 27 of 2012
Administrative Provisions on Inspections and Supervisions of Labelling of Imported/Exported Pre-packaged Foods
June 1, 2012
This rule provides guidelines that governs all pre-packaged foods.
AQSIQ Order 55 of 2012
Administrative Provisions on Filing of Importers and Exporters of Imported Foods
October 1, 2012
This rule provides the guidelines for imported food inspection procedures, including investigation of food importers and exporters, tracking of the source and flow of imported foods and handling of imported food safety inspections.
AQSIQ Order 55 of 2012
Measures for Administration of Imported Alcohol in Domestic Market
October 1, 2012
This rule governs the administrative procedure involved in regulating imported alcohol in Chinese market, promulgated by a variety of Chinese agencies such as the State Economic and Trade Commission, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, and the Customs General Administration
Abolished on October 1, 2019
AQSIQ Notice on December 23, 2004
Rules for Inspection on Production Licensing of Wines and Fruit Wines
January 1, 2005
This is a rule setting up the inspection procedures on production licensing of wines and fruit wines.
AQSIQ Order 78 of 2005
Geographical Indication Product Protection Regulation
July 15, 2005
This is a regulation that protects China’s geographical indication products. It regulates the use of geographical indication product names and trademarks while safeguarding the quality of geographical indication products.
Intellectual Property
Protection of our intellectual property is a strategic priority for our business. We rely primarily on a combination of trademark and trade secret laws to establish and protect our proprietary rights.
We currently have three registered trademarks in China.
Trademark Number
Issue Date
Expiration Date
Trademark Title
August 21, 2012
August 20, 2022
法蓝图
August 21, 2012
August 20, 2022
June 21, 2017
June 20, 2027
Employees
As of May 13, 2020, the Company had 10 employees, all of which were on a full-time basis. The following table sets forth the number of our full-time employees categorized by function as of May 13, 2020:
Function
Number of Employees
Finance
Sales and Marketing
IT and Engineering
General and Administrative
Total
All of our employees are based in the cities of Shenzhen and Dongguan, where our operations are located.
As required by PRC regulations, we participate in various government statutory employee benefit plans, including social insurance funds, namely a pension contribution plan, a medical insurance plan, an unemployment insurance plan,· a work-related injury insurance plan and a maternity insurance plan and a housing provident fund. We are required under PRC law to make contributions to employee benefit plans at specified percentages of the salaries, bonuses and certain allowances of our employees, up to a maximum amount specified by the local government from time to time. We have not made adequate employee benefit payments, and may be required to make up the contributions for these plans as well as to pay late fees and fines.
We enter into standard labor and confidentiality agreements with each of our employees. We believe that we maintain a good working relationship with our employees, and we have not experienced any major labor disputes.
Item 1A.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this item.
Item 1B.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
Item 2.
Item 2. Properties
We currently maintain our principal executive offices at 13th Floor, Building B1, Wisdom Plaza, Qiaoxiang Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China 518000, comprising an aggregate of 120 square meters, without a lease or charge.
In addition, we maintain a store and warehouse, comprising an aggregate of 1,200 square meters, in Dongguan city, Guangdong province, China under a lease, which expires on April 30, 2027, with a related party. The current monthly rent is RMB10,000 (approximately $1,450).
Item 3.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
We are not currently involved in any legal proceedings and we are not aware of any pending or potential legal actions.
Item 4.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5.
Item 5. Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Market Information
There is a limited public market for our common stock. Our common stock trades on the OTCQB marketplace (“OTCQB”) under the symbol “FVTI”. The OTCQB is a quotation service that displays real-time quotes, last-sale prices, and volume information in over-the-counter equity securities.
OTCQB securities are not listed or traded on the floor of an organized national or regional stock exchange. Instead, OTCQB securities transactions are conducted through a telephone and computer network connecting dealers in stocks. OTCQB issuers are traditionally smaller companies that do not meet the financial and other listing requirements of a regional or national stock exchange.
Stockholders of Record
As of May 13, 2020, there were 382 stockholders of all of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
Dividends
We have not declared any cash dividends with respect to our common stock and does not intend to declare dividends in the foreseeable future. There are no material restrictions limiting, or that are likely to limit, our ability to pay dividends on our common stock.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
None.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
Purchase of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
None.
Item 6.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
As a smaller reporting company, as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, we are not required to provide the information required by this item.
Item 7.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements, including the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward- looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to those discussed below and elsewhere in this Report. Our audited financial statements are stated in U.S. Dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Recently, there is an ongoing outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in China and has since spread rapidly globally. The pandemic has resulted in quarantines, travel restrictions, and the temporary closure of stores and business facilities globally for the past few months. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 as a pandemic. Given the rapidly expanding nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, and because substantially all of our business operations and our workforce are concentrated in China, our business, results of operations and financial condition have been and will continue to be adversely affected. Potential impact to our results of operations will also depend on future developments and new information that may emerge regarding the duration and severity of the COVID-19 and the actions taken by government authorities and other entities to contain the COVID-19 or mitigate its impact, almost all of which are beyond our control.
The impacts of COVID-19 on our business, financial condition, and results of operations include, but are not limited to, the following:
● We temporally closed our offices to adhere to the policy for approximately one month from late January 2020, as required by relevant PRC regulatory authorities. Our offices are slowly reopening pursuant to local guidelines. In the first quarter of 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak has caused disruptions in our operations and supply chains, which have resulted in delays in the shipment of products to certain of our customers.
● A large number of our employees have been or are in mandatory self-quarantine and the entire business operations of the Company has been restricted since January 2020.
● Our customers have been negatively impacted by the outbreak, which reduced the demand of our products. As a result, our revenue and income may be negatively impacted in 2020.
● The situation may worsen if the COVID-19 pandemic continues. We will continue to closely monitor our collections throughout 2020.
A prolonged disruption or any further unforeseen delay in our operations and supply chains could continue to result in delays in the shipment of products to our customers, increased costs and reduced revenue.
We cannot foresee whether the outbreak of COVID-19 will be effectively contained, nor can we predict the severity and duration of its impact. If the outbreak of COVID-19 is not effectively and timely controlled, our business operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely affected as a result of the deteriorating market outlook, the slowdown in regional and national economic growth, weakened liquidity and financial condition of our customers or other factors that we cannot foresee. Any of these factors and other factors beyond our control could have an adverse effect on the overall business environment, cause uncertainties in the regions where we conduct business, cause our business to suffer in ways that we cannot predict and materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Results of Operations
Revenue
Revenue totaled $275,219 for the year ended December 31, 2019, an increase of $179,370, or 187.1%, as compared to that of 2018. The reason for the increase was our adoption of new sales and marketing strategies, including price reduction and online marketing, which increased our sales volume.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue totaled $216,222 for the year ended December 31, 2019, an increase of $169,725, or 365.02%, as compared to that of 2018. The increase in cost of revenue was due to the increase of our revenue. The Company has not yet achieved economies of scale in its business, so it is not able to procure products at higher discount level from purchasing at higher volumes.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $58,997 and $49,352 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Gross profit margin decreased to 21.44% for the year ended December 31, 2019 from 51.5% for the corresponding period in 2018 primarily due to the decrease in the sales price of our products, as part of our strategies to promote more sales.
Operating Expenses
General and administrative expenses totaled $439,340 for the year ended December 31, 2019, an increase of $123,903, or 39.28%, as compared to that of 2018. The increase was primarily due to an increase in professional service fees.
Net Loss
Net loss totaled $377,756 for the year ended December 31, 2019, an increase of $115,332, of 43.95%, as compared to that of 2018, primarily as a result of the increase in cost of revenue and operating expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Working Capital
As of December 31, 2019, we had cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $38,137. We financed our operations primarily though borrowings from related parties. The Company’s current assets decreased significantly as a result of continued operating losses and net cash used in operating activities. Accordingly, the corresponding working capital deficit increased as a result of the decrease in current assets and the increase in current liabilities.
Cash Flows
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Cash flow used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $173,646 as compared to that of $230,379 in 2018, reflecting an increase of $56,733. The change is a result of the Company liquidating its inventory in the amount of $206,785. The Company decreased its inventory position during the end of 2019 in order to generate and conserve cash, and did not commit additional cash to inventory which would mitigate the risk of impaired inventory as result of expected limited demand during the time when the COVID-19 pandemic was growing globally.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Cash flow provided by financing activities was $182,306 for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to that of $182,417 in 2018. The decrease in net cash provided by financing activities was mainly due to decrease in the amount of loans from related parties.
Critical Accounting Policy and Estimates
In the ordinary course of business, we make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of results of operations and financial condition in the preparation of our financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We base our estimates on historical experience, when available, and on other various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to investors.
Item 7A.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this item.
Item 8.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The consolidated financial statements of the Company are included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K beginning on page, which are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Control and Procedures
We are required to maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer (also our principal executive officer) and our chief financial officer (also our principal financial and accounting officer) to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) (the Company’s principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) (the Company’s principal financial and accounting officer), has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2019 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The principal basis for this conclusion is the lack of segregation of duties within our financial function and the lack of an operating Audit Committee. The Company has interviewed and is in the process of engaging a pre-audit firm to help with the closing of its books and the preparation of the SEC reporting requirements.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the board of directors (the “Board”), management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and includes those policies and procedures that:
● Apply to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company
● Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and
● Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Because of the inherent limitations of internal control, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.
We carried out an assessment, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act, as of December 31, 2019. Based on that assessment and on those criteria, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2019. The principal basis for this conclusion is failure to engage sufficient resources in regards to our accounting and reporting obligations. As discussed above, the Company has interviewed and is in the process of engaging a pre-audit firm to help with the closing of its books and the preparation of the SEC reporting requirements.
This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal controls over financial reporting. Our internal control over financial reporting was not subject to such attestation as we are an emerging growth company.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2019, which has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
Item 9B.
Item 9B. Other Information
None.
PART III
Item 10.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The following table sets forth information regarding our executive officers and directors as of the date of this Annual Report.
Yumin Lin has serves as the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Secretary of the Company since December 2016. He has also been serving as chairman to FVTL since May 2011, the executive director of DILHK since June 2016, the executive director or QHDX since November 2016, the executive director of Shenzhen Xinghuashang Industrial Group Co., Ltd., a consulting company in China, since December 2019 and the director of Huashang Industrial Group Co., Ltd., a business consulting company in China, since October 2019. From April 1999 to May 2011, he was the general manager of Dongguan Saite Building Material Co., Ltd., a building material supplier in China.
Kaihong Lin has served as the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director of the Company since December 2019. In addition, he has been the head of the finance department of QHDX since March 2019. Prior to that, he was the head of the finance department of Guangdong Minche New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., a new energy automobile company, from June 2018 to March 2019. He served as financial director in Guangdong Duncheng Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., an environmental engineering company in China, from June 2017 to May 2018. From October 2015 to May 2017, Mr. Lin was the head of the finance department and a member of the board of Guangzhou Jingcheng Inspection Technology Co., Ltd., a company specialized in testing and assessment across various industries, including environment, construction, electronics, food safety and so on. From January 1997 to October 2015, he was the head of the finance department of Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co., Ltd. (SHE: 000429), a construction and maintenance company for highways and bridges. Mr. Lin received a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Peking University, a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Jinan University, and a master’s degree in software engineering with a concentration in financial informatics from Tianjin University.
Director Independence
We are not currently subject to listing requirements of any national securities exchange or inter-dealer quotation system which has requirements that a majority of the Board be “independent” and, as a result, we are not at this time required to have our Board comprised of a majority of “independent directors.” Neither of our directors is independent under the applicable standards.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships, or other arrangements or understandings between or among any of the directors or executive officer.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
To our knowledge, there are no material proceedings to which any of our directors, officers or affiliates of the Company is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company.
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires that our executive officers and directors, and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities, file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. Executive officers, directors and greater-than-ten percent stockholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based solely on our review of the copies of the forms received by us and written representations from certain reporting persons that they have complied with the relevant filing requirements, we believe that, during the year ended December 31, 2019, all of our executive officers, directors and greater-than-ten percent stockholders complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements, except that, due to administrative error, Yumin Lin failed to file a Form 3 on December 20, 2016 after becoming subject to Section 16(a) reporting requirements on March 22, 2019.
Board Committees
We currently have not established any committees of the Board. Our Board may designate from among its members an executive committee and one or more other committees in the future. We do not have a nominating committee. Further, we do not have a policy with regard to the consideration of any director candidates recommended by security holders. To date, other than as described above, no security holders have made any such recommendations. Our Board performs all functions that would otherwise be performed by committees. Given the present size of our board, it is not practical for us to have committees. If we are able to grow our business and increase our operations, we intend to expand the size of our board and allocate responsibilities accordingly.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
We have no separate audit committee at this time. The entire Board oversees our audits and auditing procedures. Neither of our directors is not an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of Item 407(d)(5) of SEC Regulation S-K.
Compensation Committee
We have no separate compensation committee at this time. The entire Board oversees the functions, which would be performed by a compensation committee.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of our executive officers, directors and employees. The code of ethics codifies the business and ethical principles that govern all aspects of our business. A copy of the code of ethics is available on our website at http://en.hsfgjt.com/ and is attached as Exhibit 14.4 to this Annual Report.
Item 11.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth the compensation paid or accrued by us to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.
(1) Ms. Kiahong Lin was appointed by the Board to serve as the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and a director of the Company on December 20, 2019.
Outstanding Equity Awards
There were no outstanding equity awards, as of December 31, 2019.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
We currently do not have an equity compensation plan.
Director Compensation
We did not pay our directors any compensation for their services during the year ended December 31, 2019.
Item 12.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The following table sets forth certain information, regarding the beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock as of May 13, 2020 by (i) each shareholder known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of 5% or more of its common stock, (ii) by each director and executive officer of the Company and (iii) by all executive officers and directors of the Company as a group. Each of the persons named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to common stock beneficially owned.
The business address of each directors and officers listed below is 13th Floor, Building B1, Wisdom Plaza, Qiaoxiang Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China 518000.
* Less than one percent.
(1) Ma Hui Jun is a 100% shareholder of China Kaipeng Group Co., Ltd. and is deemed to hold the voting and dispositive power over the Company’s common stock held by China Kaipeng Group Co., Ltd. The business address of this company is Second Floor, Capital City Independence Avenue Mahe Victoria, Seychelles.
(2) Luo Nai Yong is a 100% shareholder of Goasheng Group Co., Ltd. and is deemed to hold the voting and dispositive power over the Company’s common stock held by Gaosheng Group Co., Ltd. The business address of this company is Second Floor, Capital City Independence Avenue Mahe Victoria, Seychelles.
The Company does not know any arrangements which may result in a change in control of the Company at a subsequent date.
Item 13.
Item 13. Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence
The Company sold its wine and liquor products to Mr. Naiyong Luo in the amounts of $220,203 and $41,565 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The sales transactions occurred in the normal course of business. Mr. Luo is a director of DIGLS.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, Mr. Yumin Lin, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Secretary, made working capital advances and loans to the Company for an aggregate amount of $791,576, of which $791,576 was outstanding as of December 31, 2019. Mr. Yumin Lin made additional advances after December 31, 2019. The outstanding balance owed to him at March 31, 2020 was $848,597. These funds are due on demand and non-interest bearing.
The Company has a non-cancelable operating lease agreement with Ms. Qingmei Lin, a related party, for the premises in Dongguan City, PRC. The agreement covers the period from January 1, 2019 to April 30, 2027. The monthly rent expense is RMB 10,000 (approximately $1,450). The total rental rent expense for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $18,870 and $33,317, respectively. The agreement does not call for a rental deposit equivalent. The outstanding balance owed to her at December 31, 2019 was $17,201.
Item 14.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The following table shows the fees that we paid or accrued for the audit and other services provided by our independent registered public accounting firms for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.
(1) This category consists of fees for professional services rendered by our principal independent registered public accountants for the audit of our annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in our quarterly reports and services that are normally provided by the independent registered public accounting firms in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.
(2) This category consists of fees for assurance and related services by our independent registered public accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and are not reported above under “Audit Fees.” The services for the fees disclosed under this category include consultations concerning financial accounting and reporting standards.
(3) This category consists of fees for professional services rendered by our independent registered public accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.
(4) This category consists of fees for services provided by our independent registered public accountants other than the services described above.
Item 15.
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Documents filed as part of this Annual Report
(1) All Financial Statements
The consolidated financial statements as listed in the accompanying “Index to Consolidated Financial Statements” are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(2) Financial Statement Schedules
All financial statement schedules have been omitted, since the required information is not applicable or is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the information required is included in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Form 10-K.
(3) Exhibits
Number
Description
3.1
Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 as amended filed with the SEC on December 5, 2014)
3.2
Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 as amended filed with the SEC on December 5, 2014).
4.1*
Description of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
10.1*
English translation of Equity Interest Transfer Agreement, dated as of December 30, 2019, by and among Qianhai DaXingHuaShang Investment (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Chunbin Li, Miaoqin Yao and Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.
10.2*
English translation of Equity Interest Transfer Agreement, dated as of March 16, 2020, by and among Jiujiu Group Stock Co., Ltd., Valley Holdings Limited, Angel International Investment Holdings Limited and Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.
10.3
Employment Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2019, by and between Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. and Kaihong Lin (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 20, 2019)
10.4
Equity Interest Transfer Agreement, dated July 13, 2019, by and among Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc., Qianhai DaXingHuaShang Investment (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. and Xingwen Wang (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 14, 2019)
10.5
Amendment to Equity Interest Transfer Agreement, dated September 12, 2019, by and among Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc., Qianhai DaXingHuaShang Investment (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. and Xingwen Wang (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 14, 2019)
10.6
Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated March 1, 2019, by and between Fortune Valley Treasure, Inc. and Deng, Dong Hui, M.D. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2019)
14.1*
Code of Ethics
21.1*
Subsidiaries of the registrant
31.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
31.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
32.1**
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS*
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Document
101.LAB*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
None.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
FORTUNE VALLEY TREASURES, INC.
Date: May 14, 2020
By: /s/ Yumin Lin
Name: Yumin Lin
Title: Chief Executive Officer, President and Secretary (Principal Executive Officer)
By:
/s/ Kaihong Lin
Name: Kaihong Lin
Title:
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To: The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Emphasis of Matter
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company had incurred substantial losses during the year ended December 31, 2018 and had a working capital deficit, which raised substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. As of and for the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company had a working capital deficit and continued to incur substantial losses which continue to give raise to the substantial doubt that the Company will continue as a going concern. Management’s plans to address this substantial doubt are set forth in Note 3. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainly.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ WWC, P.C.
WWC, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
We have served as the Company’s auditor since December 4, 2017
San Mateo, California
May 13, 2020
Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
At December 31, 2019 and 2018
See accompanying notes to the financial statements
Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
For the Years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
See accompanying notes to the financial statements
Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit
For the Years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
See accompanying notes to the financial statements
Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
See accompanying notes to the financial statements
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. (formerly Crypto-Services, Inc.) (“FVTI” or the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 21, 2014. The Company’s current primary business operations of wholesale distribution and retail sales of alcoholic beverages of wine and distilled liquors are conducted through its subsidiaries in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”).
On January 5, 2018, the Company changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to December 31.
On January 29, 2018, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the State of Nevada to increase its authorized shares to 3,000,000,000.
On April 11, 2018, the Company entered into share exchange agreement by and among DaXingHuaShang Investment Group Limited (“DIGLS”) and its shareholders: 1.) Yumin Lin, 2.) Gaosheng Group Co., Ltd. and 3.) China Kaipeng Group Co., Ltd whereby the Company newly issued 300,000,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for all the outstanding shares in DIGLS. This transaction has been accounted for a reverse takeover transaction and a recapitalization of the Company whereby the Company, the legal acquirer, is the accounting acquiree, and DIGLS, the legal acquiree, is the accounting acquirer; accordingly, the Company historical statement of stockholders’ equity has been retroactively restated to the first period presented.
DIGLS was incorporated with limited liability in the Republic of Seychelles on July 4, 2016, with share capital of $100,000 divided into 250,000,000 ordinary shares with $0.0004 par value. DIGLS wholly owns DaXingHuaShang Investment (Hong Kong) Limited (“DILHK”). DILHK was incorporated in Hong Kong on June 22, 2016 as an investment holding company with limited liability. DILHK was previously wholly owned by Mr. Yumin Lin. On November 11, 2016, Mr. Yumin Lin, transferred 100% of his ownership in DILHK to DIGLS. DILHK wholly owns Qianhai DaXingHuaShang Investment (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. (“QHDX”) which was incorporated with limited liability on November 3, 2016 in the PRC as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise. QHDX wholly owns Dongguan City France Vin Tout Ltd. (“FVTL”). FTVL was incorporated on May 31, 2011 in the PRC with limited liability. FTVL was previously owned and controlled by Mr. Yumin Lin. FTVL has been a license to sell foods up through September 10, 2022. On November 20, 2016, Mr. Yumin Lin transferred his ownership in FTVL to QHDX for nominal consideration. The share transfers detailed above by and among Mr. Yumin Lin, DIGLS, DILHK, QHDX, and FVTL have been accounted for as a series of business combination of entities under common control; accordingly, the values in these financial statements reflect the carrying values of those entities, and no goodwill was recorded as a result of these transactions.
On March 1, 2019, the Company entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the “SP Agreement”) to acquire 100% of the shares of Jiujiu Group Stock Co., Ltd. (“JJGS”), a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Seychelles. The transaction contemplated in the SP Agreement was closed on March 1, 2019. Pursuant to the SP Agreement, the Company issued 100 shares of its common stock to JJGS to acquire 100% of the shares of JJGS for a cost of $150. After the closing, JJGS became the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary. JJGS owns all of the equity interests of Jiujiu (HK) Industry Limited (“JJHK”) and Jiujiu (Shenzhen) Industry Co., Ltd. (“JJSZ”). JJGS, JJHK and JJSZ did not have any material assets or liabilities at December 31 2019, and they did not have any substantial operations or active business during the year ended December 31, 2019.
On July 13, 2019, FVTI and QHDX entered into an equity interest transfer agreement (the “Makaweng Agreement”), which was later amended on September 12, 2019, with Xingwen Wang, a shareholder and legal representative of Yunnan Makaweng Wine & Spirits Co., Ltd. (“Makaweng”), a PRC limited liability company formed in 2015.
Pursuant to the Makaweng Agreement, QHDX agreed to purchase 51% of Makaweng’s equity interests from Mr. Wang in exchange for shares of FVTI’s common stock (“Issuable Shares”). The total number of Issuable Shares will be determined according to the following formula:
Number of Issuance Shares = A x 51% x 20 x B ÷ C
For the purpose of the foregoing formula:
A = Audited net annual profit of Makaweng in fiscal year 2020.
B = The daily average middle exchange rate of U.S. Dollars to Chinese Yuan published by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of the People’s Republic of China on December 31, 2020.
C = The closing price of FVTI’s common stock on December 31, 2020.
Mr. Wang has agreed not to transfer the Issuable Shares for at least three years after delivery of the Issuable Shares (the “Delivery”). He may only transfer up to 30% of his FVTI common stock during the fourth year after the Delivery and cumulatively no more than 60% of his FVTI common stock during the fifth year after the Delivery.
Pursuant to the Makaweng Agreement, Makaweng agreed to establish a board of directors consisting of seven individuals. QHDX agreed to continue to retain Mr. Wang as the legal representative of Makaweng, and appoint him as the manager and Chairman of Makaweng.
The 51% of equity interest of Makaweng was transferred to QHDX and the registration of such transfer with local government authorities was completed on August 28, 2019.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of presentation
These consolidated financial statements, accompanying notes, and related disclosures have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States. The Company’s fiscal year end is December 31. The Company’s financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars.
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Entity Name
Date of Incorporation
Parent Entity
Nature of Operation
Place of Incorporation
DIGLS
July 4, 2016
FVTI
Investment holding
Republic of Seychelles
DILHK
June 22, 2016
DIGLS
Investment holding
Hong Kong, PRC
QHDX
November 3, 2016
DILHK
Investment holding
PRC
FVTL
May 31, 2011
QHDX
Trading of wine
PRC
JJGS
August 17, 2017
FVTL
Investment holding
Republic of Seychelles
JJHK
August 24, 2017
JJGS
Investment holding
Hong Kong, PRC
JJSZ
November 16, 2018
JJHK
Investment holding
PRC
MAKAWENG
August 28, 2019
QHDX
No operations
PRC
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. The estimates and judgments will also affect the reported amounts for certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates.
Foreign currency translation and re-measurement
The Company translates its foreign operations to the U.S. dollar in accordance with ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters”.
The reporting currency for the Company and its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. The Company, DIGLS, and DILH’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar; QHDX and FVTL use the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) as their functional currency.
The Company’s subsidiaries, whose records are not maintained in that company’s functional currency, re-measure their records into their functional currency as follows:
● Monetary assets and liabilities at exchange rates in effect at the end of each period
● Nonmonetary assets and liabilities at historical rates
● Revenue and expense items at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period
Gains and losses from these re-measurements were not significant and have been included in the Company’s results of operations.
The Company’s subsidiaries, whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, translate their records into the U.S. dollar as follows:
● Assets and liabilities at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date
● Equities at the historical rate
● Revenue and expense items at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period
Adjustments arising from such translations are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity.
The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency and all foreign exchange transactions must take place through authorized institutions. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US Dollars at the rates used in translation.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits in banks, and any investments with maturities with less three months from inception to maturity. The Company’s primary bank deposits are located in the Hong Kong and the PRC. Under the Deposit Insurance System in China, a company’s deposits at one bank is insured for a maximum of RMB 500,000 (approximately $70,000). However, management has determined that the risk of loss from insolvency by those financial institutions at which it has deposited its funds is insignificant.
Accounts receivable
Accounts receivable are carried at the amounts invoiced to customers less allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance is an estimate based on a review of individual customer accounts on a regular basis. Accounts receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously written off are recorded when received.
The Company reviews the collectability of accounts receivable based on an assessment of historical experience, current economic conditions, and other collection indicators.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company had not experienced any delinquent or uncollectible balances; accordingly, the Company did not record any valuation allowance for bad debt during this period.
Inventories
Inventories consisting of finished goods are stated at the lower of cost or market value. The Company used the weighted average cost method of accounting for inventory. Inventories on hand are evaluated on an on-going basis to determine if any items are obsolete, spoiled, or in excess of future demand. The Company provides impairment that is charged directly to cost of sales when is has been determined the product is obsolete, spoiled, and the Company will not be able to sell it at a normal profit above its carrying cost. The Company’s primary products are alcoholic beverages; the selling price of alcoholic beverages tend to increase over time; however, there are circumstances where alcoholic beverages may be subject to spoilage if stored for prolong periods of time. The Company did not experience any impairment on inventory during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.
Advances and prepayments to suppliers
In certain instances, in order to secure the supply of limited and sought-after wines and liquors, the Company will make advance payments to suppliers for the procurement of inventory. Upon physical receipt and inspection of such products from those suppliers, the applicable balances are reclassified from advances and prepayments to suppliers to inventory.
Property, plant and equipment
Equipment is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives of the equipment are as follows:
Office equipment 7-20 years
The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expenses as incurred, whereas significant renewals and betterments are capitalized.
Right-of-use asset and lease liabilities
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 “Leases (Topic 842).” The new standard requires lessees to recognize lease assets (right of use) and lease obligations (lease liability) for leases previously classified as operating leases under U.S. GAAP on the balance sheet for leases with terms in excess of 12 months. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.
Accounting for long-lived assets
The Company annually reviews its long-lived assets for impairment or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. Impairment may be the result of becoming obsolete from a change in the industry or new technologies. Impairment is present if the carrying amount of an asset is less than its undiscounted cash flows to be generated.
If an asset is considered impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
Customer advances and deposits
On certain occasions, the Company may receive prepayments from downstream retailers or retails customer for wines and liquor prior to their taking possession of the Company’s products; the Company records these receipts as customer advances and deposits until it has met all the criteria for recognition of revenue including the passing possession of the products to its customer, at such point Company will reduce the customer and deposits balance and credit the Company’s revenues.
Revenue recognition
The Company adopted ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and all subsequent ASUs that modified ASC 606 on April 1, 2017 using the full retrospective method which requires the Company to present the financial statements for all periods as if Topic 606 had been applied to all prior periods. Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized using the following five steps:
1. Identify the contract(s) with a customer;
2. Identify the performance obligations in the contract;
3. Determine the transaction price;
4. Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
5. Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.
In applying ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue when the Company has negotiated the terms of the transaction, set forth the sales price, transferred of possession of the product to the customer, determined that the customer does not have the right to return the product, determined that the customer is able to further sell or transfer the product onto others for economic benefit without any other obligation to be fulfilled by the Company, and the Company is reasonably assured that funds have been or will be collected from the customer. The Company’s gross revenue consists of the value of goods invoiced, net of any value-added tax (“VAT”).
Advertising
All advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, were $0 and 0, respectively.
Shipping and handling
Outbound shipping and handling are expensed as incurred.
Retirement benefits
Retirement benefits in the form of mandatory government sponsored defined contribution plans are charged to either expenses as incurred or allocated to inventory as a part of overhead.
Income taxes
The Company accounts for income tax using an asset and liability approach and allows for recognition of deferred tax benefits in future years. Under the asset and liability approach, deferred taxes are provided for the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not these items will either expire before the Company is able to realize their benefits, or that future realization is uncertain.
Statutory reserves
Statutory reserves are referring to the amount appropriated from the net income in accordance with laws or regulations, which can be used to recover losses and increase capital, as approved, and are to be used to expand production or operations. PRC laws prescribe that an enterprise operating at a profit must appropriate and reserve, on an annual basis, an amount equal to 10% of its profit. Such an appropriation is necessary until the reserve reaches a maximum that is equal to 50% of the enterprise’s PRC registered capital.
Earnings per share
The Company computes earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per share”. Basic EPS is measured as the income or loss available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS but presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of potential common shares (e.g., convertible securities, options, and warrants) as if they had been converted at the beginning of the periods presented, or issuance date, if later. Potential common shares 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.
Financial instruments
The Company’s accounts for financial instruments in accordance to ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” which requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company and ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” which defines fair value, and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of their fair values because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:
● Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
● Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
● Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
Commitments and contingencies
Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessment can be reasonably estimated.
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive income is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Among other disclosures, all items that are required to be recognized under current accounting standards as components of comprehensive income are required to be reported in a financial statement that is presented with the same prominence as other financial statements. The Company’s current component of other comprehensive income includes the foreign currency translation adjustment and unrealized gain or loss.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable assets acquired in a business combination. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, goodwill is no longer subject to amortization. Rather, goodwill is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment, applying a fair-value based test. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis.
Recent accounting pronouncements
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”). Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326) amends guidelines on reporting credit losses for assets held at amortized cost basis and available-for-sale debt securities. For assets held at amortized cost basis, Topic 326 eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold in current GAAP and, instead, requires an entity to reflect its current estimate of all expected credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial assets to present the net amount expected to be collected. For available-for-sale debt securities, credit losses should be measured in a manner similar to current GAAP, however Topic 326 will require that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down. ASU 2016-13 affects entities holding financial assets and net investment in leases that are not accounted for at fair value through net income. The amendments affect loans, debt securities, trade receivables, net investments in leases, off balance sheet credit exposures, reinsurance receivables, and any other financial assets not excluded from the scope that have the contractual right to receive cash. The amendments in this ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has evaluated the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on its consolidated financial statements and has determined there is no material impact.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The amendments in this standard will remove, modify and add certain disclosures under ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, with the objective of improving disclosure effectiveness. ASU 2018-13 will be effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning April 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The transition requirements are dependent upon each amendment within this update and will be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The Company does not expect ASU 2018-13 to have a material impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The amendments in this Update related to separate financial statements of legal entities that are not subject to tax should be applied on a retrospective basis for all periods presented. The amendments related to changes in ownership of foreign equity method investments or foreign subsidiaries should be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The amendments related to franchise taxes that are partially based on income should be applied on either a retrospective basis for all periods presented or a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied on a prospective basis. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2019-12 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3 - GOING CONCERN
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP which contemplates continuation of the Company as a going-concern basis. The going-concern basis assumes that assets are realized, and liabilities are settled in the ordinary course of business at amounts disclosed in the financial statements. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern depends upon its ability to market and sell its products to generate positive operating cash flows. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company reported net losses of $377,756 and $262,424, respectively. There was substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had working capital deficit of approximately $781,382. In addition, the Company had net cash outflows of $173,646 from operating activities during the years ended December 31, 2019. These conditions continue to raise substantial doubt as to whether the Company may continue as a going concern as of the date of this report.
The Company also relies on related parties to provide financing and management services at cost that may not be the prevailing market rate for such services.
If the Company is not able to generate positive operating cash flows, raise additional capital, and retain the services of certain related parties, it may become insolvent.
NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Accounts and other receivables consisted of the following as of December 31, 2019 and 2018:
NOTE 5 - INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following as of December 31, 2019 and 2018:
NOTE 6 - EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following as of December 31, 2019 and 2018:
The Company did not purchase any equipment during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. Changes in the cost of equipment are related to differences in foreign currency rates at different reporting periods. Depreciation expenses translated at the average exchange rates for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were $1,073 and $3,926, respectively.
NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES
The Company’s primary operations are in the PRC, and in accordance with the relevant tax laws and regulations. The corporate income tax rate for each country is as follows:
● PRC tax rate is 25%;
● Hong Kong tax rate is 16.5%; and
● Seychelles is on permanent tax holiday.
The following tables provide the reconciliation of the differences between the statutory and effective tax expenses for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
The difference between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate was as follows for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
On July 1, 2018, the Company changed its status from a general VAT taxpayer to simplified calculation method taxpayer. In accordance with the rules applicable to general VAT taxpayers, an entity must present VAT payable using the net between the output VAT (at a rate of 16%) and the available input VAT amount (at the rate applicable to the supplier). Under the simplified calculation method, no input VAT is deductible and a uniform 3% levying rate applies.
NOTE 8- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Amounts due to related parties as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:
(1) The outstanding payables due to Mr. Yumin Lin are comprised of working capital advances and borrowings. These amounts are due on demand and non-interest bearing.
(2) The amounts due to Ms. Qingmei Lin are for office rental expenses. The Company’s operating facilities are located within a building owned by Ms. Qingmei Lin.
(3) The Company sold a portion of its wine and liquor products to Mr. Naiyong Luo in the amounts of $220,203 and $41,565 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had a customer deposit from Mr. Luo in the amount of $78,639. These sales occurred in the normal course of business. Mr. Luo is a shareholder of Gaosheng Group Co., Ltd., the prior owner of DIGLS.
(4) The Company sold a portion of its wine and liquor products to Mr. Hongwei Ye in the amounts of $25,189 and $5,020 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had a customer deposit from Mr. Ye in the amount of $25,719. These sales occurred in the normal course of business.
NOTE 9 - RIGHT OF USE ASSETS AND LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company has a non-cancelable operating lease agreement with Ms. Qingmei Lin, a related party, for the premises in Dongguan City, PRC. The agreement covers the period from January 1, 2019 to April 30, 2027. The monthly rent expense is RMB 10,000 (approximately $1,450). The total rental rent expense for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $18,870 and $33,317, respectively. The agreement does not call for a rental deposit equivalent.
Minimum operating lease commitment for the agreement is as follows:
NOTE 10 - RISKS
Credit risk
The Company is subject to risk borne from credit extended to customers.
FTVL and QHDX bank deposits are with banks located in the PRC. DIGLS does not have any bank accounts. The bank accounts that the Company uses that that are located outside of the U.S. do not carry federal deposit insurance.
Economic and political risks
The Company’s operations are conducted in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations may be influenced by changes in the political, economic, and legal environments in the PRC. As imported alcoholic beverages are considered a luxury item in the PRC, they may be subject to political risks. From time to time, the PRC government limits the amount of import of foreign alcoholic beverages based on diplomatic relationships with foreign countries. The Company’s results of operations may be materially and adversely affected if it is unable to procure such products because of change of government policies.
There is global pandemic caused by the COVID 19 virus. The Company’s sales and operations may be materially adversely affected by the pandemic.
Inflation risk
Management monitors changes in prices levels. Historically inflation has not materially impacted the Company’s financial statements; however, significant increases in the price of wine and liquors that cannot be passed on the Company’s customers could adversely impact the Company’s results of operations.
Concentrations risks
During the year ended December 30, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company had a concentration of risk in its supply of goods, as one vendor supplied all of the Company’s purchases of finished goods.
During the year ended December 30, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company had a concentration of risk in its demand for goods, as a single customer, whom is also a related party accounted for $220,203 and $46,585 of the Company’s sales.
NOTE 11 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Company evaluates subsequent events that have occurred after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued. There are two types of subsequent events: (1) recognized, or those that provide additional evidence with respect to conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements, and (2) non-recognized, or those that provide evidence with respect to conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose subsequent to that date.
On December 30, 2019, FVTI, along with QHDX, entered into an equity interest transfer agreement with shareholders of Foshan BaiTaFeng Beverage Development Co., Ltd. (“BTF”), who collectively owned 100% equity interest of BTF, a limited liability company engaged in the business of bottling and distributing of drinking water in China. Among other requirements, a draft form of the audited financial statements of BTF is required for closing of this transaction. As of the date of this report, draft audited financial statements are not yet available. Additional details regarding this transaction can be found on the Form 8-K filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 6, 2020.
On March 16, 2020, FVTI, along with JJGS, entered into an equity interest transfer agreement with Valley Holdings Limited (“Valley Holdings”), a Hong Kong company, and Angel International Investment Holdings Limited, a 70% shareholder of Valley Holdings. Valley Holdings owns approximately 88.44% of the equity interest of Valley Foods Holdings (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., which is a limited liability company incorporated in China and engaged in the business of food wholesale and production and sale of food additives in China. Additional details regarding this transaction can be found on the Form 8-K filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2020.
The Company experienced a decline in sales after December 31, 2019 as it was not able to conduct business during the first quarter of 2020 as result of the global pandemic, COVID 19.
Except for the above-mentioned material subsequent events and disclosures found in these financial statements, there were no other events that management deemed necessary for disclosure as a material subsequent event.