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RICHTECH ROBOTICS INC.
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Table of Contents
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) contains “forward-looking statements” (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) that reflect our current expectations and views of future events. The forward-looking statements are contained principally in the section of this Report entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Readers are cautioned that significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors (including those over which we may have no control and others listed in this Report and in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 (“2023 Annual Report”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 11, 2024) may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. You can identify some of these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs.
Our operations and business prospects are always subject to risks and uncertainties including, among others:
| ● | Our ability to secure raw materials and components to manufacture sufficient quantities of robots to match demand; |
| ● | Our ability to secure enterprise clients and deals in the face of growing competition; |
| ● | Assumptions around the speed of robotic adoption in service environments; |
| ● | Assumptions relating to the size of the market for our products and services; |
| ● | Unanticipated regulations of robots and automation that add barriers to adoption and have a negative effect on our business; |
| ● | Our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our products; and |
| ● | Our estimates of expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and our needs for, or ability to obtain, additional financing. |
These forward-looking statements involve numerous and significant risks and uncertainties. Although we believe that our expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, our expectations may later be found to be incorrect. Our actual results of operations or the results of other matters that we anticipate herein could be materially different from our expectations. Important risks and factors that could cause our actual results to be materially different from our expectations are generally set forth in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” section contain in this Report and in the “Risk Factors” and other sections of the 2023 Annual Report. You should thoroughly read this Report and the documents that we refer to with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from, and worse than, what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.
The forward-looking statements made in this Report relate only to events or information as of the date of this Report. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this Report completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
RICHTECH ROBOTICS INC.
UNAUDITED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
| December 31, | September 30, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $ | ||||||||
| Amount due from related parties, current | ||||||||
| Inventory | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
| Total current assets | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | ||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use-assets | ||||||||
| Other assets, non-current | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES, PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Amount due to related parties, current | ||||||||
| Accrued expenses | ||||||||
| Short-term loan | ||||||||
| Tax Payable | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Class A Common stock, $ | $ | $ | ||||||
| Class B Common stock, $ | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Retained earnings | ( | ) | ||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Total liabilities, preferred stock and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | ||||||
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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RICHTECH ROBOTICS INC.
UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
| Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Revenue, net | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cost of revenue, net | ||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
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| Total operating expenses | ||||||||
| Gain/(Loss) from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest expense, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total other expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Loss before income tax expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Income tax benefit/(expense) | ||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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RICHTECH
ROBOTICS INC.
UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands except share data)
| Common stock* | Additional | Retained earnings | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class A | Class B | paid-in | (Accumulated | Shareholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | capital | deficit) | equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for cash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for services* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for Future Service issue for common stock | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion to Class B Common stock** | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock | Additional | Retained earnings | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class A | Class B | paid-in | (Accumulated | Shareholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | capital | deficit) | equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, September 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Initial public offering related expenses | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock Issuance for initial public offering | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, December 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| * |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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RICHTECH ROBOTICS INC.
UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
| Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Cash Flows From Operating Activities | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Inventory | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
| Right-of-use asset | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Tax payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accrued expenses | ( | ) | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash Flows From Investing Activities | ||||||||
| Sale of property and equipment | ||||||||
| Cash used for lending to related parties | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash Flows From Financing Activities | ||||||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of related party debt | ||||||||
| Payment of related party debt | ( | ) | ||||||
| Payment of short-term loans | ( | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares | ||||||||
| Proceeds from stockholder capital injection | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period | ||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period | $ | $ | ||||||
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)
NOTE 1: Nature of Business
Description of Business
Richtech Robotics Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company”, or “Richtech”), is a Nevada C-Corporation registered in Nevada. Richtech was converted from Richtech Creative Displays, LLC on June 22, 2022, which is the predecessor of Richtech and established on July 19, 2016 in Nevada.
We are a pioneer in service robotic solutions, developing and deploying cutting-edge technology that directly tackles the critical labor shortage plaguing the US service industry. Our diverse suite of solutions, encompassing delivery, commercial cleaning, food & beverage service, and custom development, has been transforming operations in over 80 cities across the United States. From bustling restaurants and hotels to dynamic casinos, senior living facilities, factories, and retail centers, our robots are automating repetitive, time-consuming tasks, allowing businesses to reallocate valuable human capital to higher-level roles. Many of our clients consider our solutions essential for their expansion and growth. We are committed to being a long-term partner, continuously innovating and providing a comprehensive range of solutions that remedy specific challenges and propel our clients’ success.
Risk and Uncertainties
The Company’s performance is inherently tied to global business and economic conditions, including interest rates, inflation, capital markets, and overall economic health. These factors, outside of our direct control, can fluctuate significantly and potentially impact our financial results. Adverse changes in these conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, we operate in a highly competitive industry with numerous established players boasting extensive resources and well-developed marketing and sales operations. Our ability to compete effectively and gain market share is not guaranteed, and we may struggle against these larger competitors. Our industry is characterized by rapid changes in technology and market demands. As a result, the Company’s products, services, or expertise may become obsolete or unmarketable. Our continued success hinges on our ability to adapt to these technological changes, anticipate evolving market demands, and continuously improve our current technology under development.
Emerging Growth Company Status
We are an emerging growth company, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act, until such time as those standards apply to private companies.
We have elected to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that we are (1) no longer an emerging growth company or (2) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. As a result, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with the new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates.
We will remain an emerging
growth company until the earliest of (1) the last day of the first fiscal year (A) following the fifth anniversary of the
completion of this offering, (B) in which our total annual gross revenue is at least $
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)
NOTE 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
These financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Segment Reporting
Operating segments are identified
as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision-maker
in making decisions regarding resource allocation and assessing performance. We view our operations and manage our business as
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of months or less to be cash equivalents. We place our cash and cash equivalents in highly liquid instruments with, and in the custody of, financial institutions with high credit ratings.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivables primarily consist of trade receivables presented net of rebates, price protection and an allowance for credit loss. Accounts receivable also include unbilled receivables, which primarily represent work completed on development services recognized as revenue but not yet invoiced to customers and semi-custom products under non-cancellable purchase orders that have no alternative use to the Company at contract inception, for which revenue has been recognized but not yet invoiced to customers. All unbilled accounts receivables are expected to be billed and collected within twelve months.
We
manage our exposure to customer credit risk through credit limits, credit lines, ongoing monitoring procedures and credit approvals.
Furthermore, we perform in-depth credit evaluations of all new customers and, at intervals, for existing customers. From this, we
may require letters of credit, bank or corporate guarantees or advance payments if deemed necessary. We maintain an allowance for
credit loss, consisting of known specific troubled accounts as well as an amount based on historical experience and current credit
assessments. The amount of allowance for doubtful accounts were $
Inventories
We employ a standard cost valuation approach for our inventory, with adjustments to align with the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. This estimate considers future demand and market conditions to ensure accurate representation. In determining excess or obsolescence reserves for its products, we consider assumptions such as changes in business and economic conditions, other-than-temporary decreases in demand for its products, and changes in technology or customer requirements The net realizable value adjustments are informed by recent historical sales activity and selling prices, alongside future price estimations. We fully reserve for inventories and non-cancellable purchase orders for inventory deemed obsolete. We actively manage inventory risk through regular reviews and comparisons of stock levels with anticipated demand. This proactive approach allows for early identification of excess inventory, enabling us to implement corrective actions such as promotional offers. Additionally, we maintain close collaboration with suppliers to ensure inventory acquisition aligns with our actual needs and timing.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)
NOTE 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (cont.)
| December 31, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | |||||||
| Raw materials | $ | | $ | | ||||
| Finished goods | ||||||||
| Total inventories | $ | $ | ||||||
Property, and Equipment, net
Property and equipment, net, is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization and is depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives of equipment is to years, and leasehold improvements are measured by the shorter of the remaining terms of the leases or the estimated useful economic lives of the improvements.
| December 31, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | |||||||
| Furniture, fixtures & equipment | $ | | $ | | ||||
| Leasehold improvements | ||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | $ | $ | ||||||
Depreciation expense for
the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $
Stockholders’ Equity
According to ASC 505-10-S99-4,
changes in the capital structure of a reporting entity due to a stock dividend, stock split or reverse split occurring after the date
of the latest reported balance sheet but before the release of the financial statements (or the effective date of the registration statement,
whichever is later) should be given retroactive effect in the balance sheet. In such cases, appropriate disclosure should be made of the
retrospective treatment and the date the change became effective. For our Statements of Stockholders’ Equity, par value per share
and the number of shares has been retrospectively restated for the related period in connection with our
In accounting for the conversion of member units into common stock, we followed the relevant accounting guidance provided by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in accordance with GAAP. According to ASC 805-50-15-6, an entity charters a newly formed entity and then transfers some or all of its net assets to that newly chartered entity is an example of common-control transactions. ASC 805-50-15-6 provides guidance on common control transactions, stating that such transactions involve transfers between entities under common control, where the control is not transitory. In the case of the conversion of member units into common stock, the entities involved are under common control by the same parent entity. This relationship satisfies the criteria for a common control transaction, as control is not transitory and the parent entity exercises significant influence over the entities involved. Financial statements reflect the members’ equity and that the reclassification of members’ equity during fiscal 2022 to paid-in-capital is properly accounted for, in accordance with ASC 805-50-45-4 and SAB Topic 4.B by analogy.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)
NOTE 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (cont.)
Revenue Recognition
Our revenue recognition policy adheres to the principle of recognizing revenue when the promised goods or services are transferred to customers, at an amount reflecting the consideration we expect to receive. This principle aligns with the five-step model outlined in the accounting standard ASC 606 , we perform the following steps: (i) identification of the promised goods or services in the contract; (ii) determination of whether the promised goods or services are performance obligations, including whether they are distinct in the context of the contract; (iii) measurement of the transaction price, including the constraint on variable consideration; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v) recognition of revenue when (or as) we satisfy each performance obligation. We only apply the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that we will collect the consideration we are entitled to in exchange for the goods or services we transfer to the customer.
Product Revenue
We generate revenue through the direct sale of its branded robotic products to customers. . We consider customer purchase orders, which in some cases are governed by master sales agreements, to be the contracts with our customers. Each contract establishes a single performance obligation: the delivery of our product in accordance with the specified payment and shipping terms. The entire transaction price is allocated to this single performance obligation. Product revenue is recognized upon the customer acquiring control of the product , which aligns with either the shipment or delivery date as stipulated in the contract.
Other Revenue Policies
Sales, value add, and other taxes collected on behalf of third parties are excluded from revenue.
We do not assess whether a contract has a significant financing component if the expectation at contract inception is such that the period between payment by the customer and the transfer of the promised products to the customer will be one year or less, which is the case with substantially all customers.
We recognize the incremental costs of obtaining contracts as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the assets that we otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. These costs are included in selling expenses.
We account for shipping and handling activities related to contracts with customers as costs to fulfill the promise to transfer the associated products. We record the related costs within cost of goods sold.
Disaggregation of Revenue
| Three months ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Robotics | ||||||||
| Product revenue | $ | $ | ||||||
| Service revenue | ||||||||
| Leasing revenue | ||||||||
| Total Robotics revenue | ||||||||
| Smart hardware | ||||||||
| Interactive system | ||||||||
| Cloutea* | ||||||||
| Total revenue, net | $ | $ | ||||||
Notes:
| * |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)
NOTE 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (cont.)
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs primarily consist of employee-related expenses, including salaries and benefits, facilities costs, depreciation, and other allocated expenses. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance (Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740, Income Taxes). The income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur. Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Tax positions are
recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, the tax position will be realized or sustained upon
examination. The term “more likely than not” means a likelihood of more than
The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of income tax expense.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2016, the
FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases (“Topic 842”). The
guidance in this ASU supersedes the leasing guidance in Topic 840, Leases. Under the new guidance, lessees are required
to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which amends the approaches and methodologies in accounting for income taxes during interim periods and makes changes to certain income tax classifications. The new standard allows certain exceptions, including an exception to the use of the incremental approach for intra-period tax allocation, when there is a loss from continuing operations and income or a gain from other items, and to the general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period, when a year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the year. The standard also requires franchise or similar taxes partially based on income to be reported as income tax and to reflect the effects of enacted changes in tax laws or rates in the annual effective tax rate computation from the date of enactment. Lastly, in any future acquisition, we would be required to evaluate when the step-up in the tax basis of goodwill is part of the business combination and when it should be considered a separate transaction. The standard will be effective for us beginning January 1, 2022, with early adoption of the amendments permitted. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 did not have a material impact on our financial statements and disclosures.
In May 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2021-04, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Debt-Modifications and Extinguishments (Subtopic 470-50), Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815- 40): Issuer’s Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity-Classified Written Call Options (“ASU 2021-04”). ASU 2021-04 provides guidance for a modification or an exchange of a freestanding equity-classified written call option that is not within the scope of another topic. ASU 2021-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. The Company has determined the adoption of ASU 2021-04 did not have a material impact on our financial statements and disclosures.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)
NOTE 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (cont.)
COVID-19
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic, which continues to spread throughout the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted global commercial activity, disrupted supply chains and contributed to significant volatility in financial markets. Starting in 2020, and continuing through the date hereof, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to adversely impact many different industries. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could have a continued material impact on economic and market conditions and trigger a period of global economic slowdown. The rapid development and fluidity of this situation precludes any prediction as to the extent and the duration of the impact of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic therefore presents material uncertainty and risk with respect to the Company and its performance and could affect its financial results in a materially adverse way. The Company has considered information available to it as of the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements and is not aware of any specific events or circumstances that would require an update to its estimates or judgements, or an adjustment to the carrying value of its assets or liabilities. The accounting estimates and other matters assessed include, but were not limited to, long-lived assets and accrued expenses. These estimates may change as new events occur and additional information becomes available. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. In response to the changing dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic and endemic, the Company closely monitors the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations in order to react quickly with appropriate safety protocols. Management is continuing to monitor the effect of COVID-19 and intends to adjust its operational protocols as may be necessary.
NOTE 3: Earnings per Share
Due to the presence of net
losses in all presented periods, potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share.
| Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Numerator: | ||||||||
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Denominator: | ||||||||
| Weighted average ordinary shares used in computing | ||||||||
| $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||
NOTE 4: Income Taxes
We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states jurisdictions in which we conduct our business. Our tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items arising in that quarter. On a quarterly basis, we update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate, and if the estimated annual tax rate changes, we make a cumulative adjustment in that quarter.
The tax expenses recorded
for both of the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 differ from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)
NOTE 4: Income Taxes (cont.)
We have no material uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. It is our policy to recognize interest and penalties related expenses on income tax as a component of income tax expense, in our audited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, we have not accrued any interest or penalties associated with uncertain tax positions.
NOTE 5: Short-term Loan
During 2023, we entered into
ten short-term loan agreements with different financial entities for the total principal amount of $
NOTE 6: Related parties and related-party transactions
The group had the following related parties:
| a. | Companies controlled by the same controlling stockholders; and |
| b. | Executive officers, stockholders and companies controlled by executive officers. |
Balances
| Relationship | Notes | As of December 31, 2023 | As of September 30, 2023 | |||||||||
| Amounts due from related parties: | ||||||||||||
| Uplus Academy LLC | a | (i) | ||||||||||
| Uplus Academy NLV LLC | a | (i) | ||||||||||
| Zhenwu Huang | b | (v) | ||||||||||
| Relationship | Notes | As of December 31, 2023 | As of September 30, 2023 | |||||||||
| Amounts due to related parties: | ||||||||||||
| Bison Systems LLC | a | (ii) | ||||||||||
| Zhenwu Huang | b | (iii) | ||||||||||
| Phil Zheng | b | (iv) | ||||||||||
Notes:
| (i) |
| (ii) |
| (iii) |
| (iv) |
| (v) |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)
NOTE 7: Commitments and contingencies
Leases
We lease office facilities under noncancelable operating lease agreements. We lease space for our corporate headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada through August 2027, and a second office space in Austin, Taxes through April 2024. In addition, our ClouTea store in Las Vegas currently operates under a lease which expires in January 2024. Afterwards, the lease will be month to month, which allows for ongoing adaptability while guaranteeing our market presence. While this arrangement grants the landlord the option to terminate with a two-month notice, it also affords us similar flexibility to adjust as needed. The landlord may choose to terminate the lease by sending a notice two month in advance.
| Operating leases | As of December 31, 2023 | As of September 30, 2022 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ | | $ | | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current portion | $ | $ | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion | ||||||||
| Total operating lease liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Operating leases | Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Operating lease cost | $ | | $ | | ||||
| Fiscal year | Amount | |||
| Reminder of 2024 | $ | |||
| 2025 | ||||
| 2026 | ||||
| Total future minimum lease payments | $ | |||
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, in the ordinary course of business, we are subject to litigation and regulatory examinations as well as information gathering requests, inquiries and investigations. As of December 31, 2023, there were no matters which would have a material impact on our financial results.
NOTE 8: Subsequent Events
On December 11, 2023, we have
registered an aggregate of
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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes contained elsewhere in this Report and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The following discussion may contain predictions, estimates, and other forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under “Risk Factors” in our annual report on form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023 and elsewhere in this Report. These risks could cause our actual results to differ materially from any future performance suggested below.
Overview
We are a leading provider of service robotic solutions by developing, manufacturing, and deploying novel products that address the growing need for automation in the service industry. We develop and provide service automation solutions that directly address the labor shortage problem affecting the US service industry. Our solutions include delivery, commercial cleaning, food & beverage service, and customization and development service, which has been implemented in more than 80 cities across the United States in restaurants, hotels, casinos, senior living homes, factories and retail centers. Our solutions automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks which allows clients to reallocate labor hours to more value-creating roles. Many of our clients see our robotic solutions as crucial to expanding and scaling their businesses.
Our product family was designed to provide labor-intensive businesses with robotic automation solutions. Hospitality is the most labor-intensive industry, which is why we have deployed our robots across restaurants, hotels, casinos, hospitals, bars, event spaces, and senior living homes. The market is currently in the phase where end-users and system integrators are still gaining experience in adoption and implementation of nonindustrial service robots. In North America, the primary driver for adoption will be the ongoing trend to automate menial or non-value-adding-tasks. These tasks include cleaning, transport and delivery, and food preparation.
Factors and Trends Affecting Our Business and Results of Operations
The following trends and uncertainties either affected our financial performance historically or are likely to impact our results of operations in the future:
| ● | As our robotic products market potential is seen by others, more competitors enter the market, which will lead to price competition and a decline in profit margins; |
| ● | A recession will lead to a decline in customer demand in our robotic products and services; |
| ● | Some of the products are currently assembled by suppliers in China, which may delay the supply if they are affected by international shipping, epidemic, geopolitical conflicts and other factors; |
| ● | We anticipate that our general and administrative expenses will increase in the future as a result of increased costs associated with being a public company. These increases will likely include increased costs related to the hiring of additional personnel and fees to outside consultants, attorneys, and accountants, and personnel-related stock-based compensation costs, among other expenses, and, in the case of public company-related expenses, services associated with strengthening our internal control over financial reporting, maintaining compliance with Nasdaq listing and SEC reporting requirements, director and officer liability insurance costs, and investor and public relations costs, among other expenses. |
| ● | Inflationary pressures are also a concern as it is difficult to make reliable projections for the cost of components. This means profit margins could be affected, and our pricing would need to re-evaluated on a regular basis. |
| ● | The rising interest rate will lead to a higher borrowing cost. It will increase our cost for any potential future borrowing and financing activities. Higher interest rates reduce consumer spending and business investment, causing the economy to contract, which will impact our business and will reduce our customers’ purchasing power. |
| ● | We may adopt a new compensation plan that will introduce adjustments to executive compensation packages and a new vesting schedule. The potential impact of a new compensation plan may include increased costs associated with higher executive salaries and performance-based incentives. Additionally, a new vesting schedule may impact employee retention and talent acquisition strategies. The ultimate impact of the plan will be decided by the terms of the final plan, which are subject to approval by the Compensation Committee. |
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Results of Operations
Comparison of the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
The following table summarizes our results of operations (in thousands) for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, together with the dollar change in those items from period to period:
| Three months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | Change | ||||||||||
| Revenue, net | $ | 1,106 | $ | 946 | $ | 160 | ||||||
| Cost of revenue, net | 496 | 446 | 50 | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 610 | 500 | 110 | |||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Research and development | 834 | 855 | (21 | ) | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 595 | 79 | 516 | |||||||||
| General and administrative | 1,443 | 767 | 676 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,872 | 1,701 | 1,171 | |||||||||
| Loss from operations | (2,262 | ) | (1,201 | ) | (1,061 | ) | ||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (486 | ) | (1 | ) | (485 | ) | ||||||
| Total other expense | (486 | ) | (1 | ) | (485 | ) | ||||||
| Loss before income tax expense | (2,748 | ) | (1,202 | ) | (1,546 | ) | ||||||
| Income tax benefit/(expense) | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (2,748 | ) | $ | (1,202 | ) | $ | (1,546 | ) | |||
Revenue
The total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, was approximately $1,106 thousand and $946 thousand, respectively. The approximate $160 thousand, or 20%, increase in revenue in the three months ended December 31, 2023 was a combined result of our continuous expansion of customer base and changing of our sales mode. Our revenue (in thousands) by product for the three months ended December 31 is shown below:
| Three months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | Change | ||||||||||
| Robotics | ||||||||||||
| Product revenue | $ | 187 | $ | 613 | $ | (426 | ) | |||||
| Service revenue | 799 | 232 | 567 | |||||||||
| Leasing revenue | 13 | 91 | (78 | ) | ||||||||
| Total Robotics revenue | 999 | 936 | 63 | |||||||||
| Smart hardware | 16 | 1 | 15 | |||||||||
| Interactive system | 30 | 9 | 21 | |||||||||
| Cloutea* | 61 | — | 61 | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,106 | $ | 946 | $ | 160 | ||||||
Notes:
| * | Cloutea is the revenue generated from our boba tea store opened in May 2023, in order to further develop our business model. This is our model store of interactive robot barista by utilizing our ADAM robot. |
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For the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, our overall robotics revenue was approximately $999 thousand and $936 thousand, respectively. The increase of approximately $63 thousand, or 7%, was brought on primarily by our increased service revenue of approximately $567 thousand, or 244%, partially offset by the decrease in product revenue of approximately $426 thousand, or 69%. We were upgrading our product line during the first quarter of 2024. We have taken the initiative to reduce the proportion of robotic product sales and leasing robotics, and have been focusing instead on robot services such as event activities and customized development. However, after the upgrading of the product line, it is expected that both product and leasing revenue will return to growth.
Cost of Revenue, Net
Cost of revenue, net, was approximately $496 thousand and approximately $446 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The approximately $50 thousand increase, or 11%, was due primarily to the increase of our robotics service revenue in 2023. Robotic service revenue has a higher margin comparing to other revenue streams.
Gross Profit
Gross profit as a percentage of total revenue was approximately 61% for the three months ended December 31, 2023 compared to approximately 53% for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The increase in the gross profit percentage in 2023 was driven primarily by the occurrence and recognition of our robotic service revenue, which has a higher margin.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses were approximately $834 thousand and approximately $855 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our expenditure in developing new products has been consistent for both periods. We anticipate that our R&D expenses will increase by approximately 20-30% in 2024 and 2025
Sales and Marketing Expenses
Sales and marketing expenses were approximately $595 thousand and approximately $79 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase of approximately $516, or 653%, in marketing costs was primarily due to our increased expenditure in large screen advertisement and social media marketing for our products in November and December 2023.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were approximately $1,443 thousand and approximately $767 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The approximately $676 thousand increase, or 88%, was due primarily to an increase in professional service fees and related expenses to maintain a public company status.
Other Income (Expense)
Total other expense was approximately $486 thousand and approximately $1 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The approximately $485 thousand, or 48,500%, net increase in total other expense was primarily due to the interest expense occurred incurred within the three months ended December 31, 2023. During 2023, we entered into ten short-term loan agreements with different financial entities for the total principal amount of approximately $1,853 thousand. As of December 31, 2023, the short-term loan balance was approximately $50 thousand.
Income Tax Benefit/(Expense)
Income tax benefit/(expense) were nil for both three months ended December 31, 2023, and 2022.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We believe that our existing cash as of the date of this Report will fund our current operating plans through at least the next twelve months from the date of this Report. Although we have operating cash outflows of $1,212 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and $1,237 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2022, our working capital is in net asset position with $10,665 thousand as of December 31, 2023 and 4,092 thousand as of December 31, 2022. In addition, if needed, we expect to finance our future cash needs within the next twelve months from the date of this Report through founder investment, public or private equity or debt financings, third-party (including government) funding and marketing and distribution arrangements, as well as other collaborations, strategic alliances and licensing arrangements, or any combination of these approaches. If we raise additional funds through further issuances of equity or convertible debt securities, our existing stockholders could suffer significant dilution, and any new equity securities we issue could have rights, preferences, and privileges superior to those of holders of our common stock, including shares of common stock sold in this offering.
Comparison of the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
The following table summarizes our cash flow information (in thousands) for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, together with the dollar change in those items from period to period:
| Three months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | Change | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in): | ||||||||||||
| Operating activities | $ | (1,212 | ) | $ | (1,237 | ) | 25 | |||||
| Investing activities | (25 | ) | (21 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||||
| Financing activities | 8,339 | 1,489 | 6,850 | |||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 7,102 | $ | 231 | 6,871 | |||||||
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was approximately $1,212 thousand, primarily due to a net loss of approximately $2,748 thousand and an increase of approximately $1,536 thousand in net operating assets and liabilities. The cash flow impact from changes in net operating assets and liabilities was primarily driven by decreases in accounts receivable of approximately $2,432 thousand and inventory of approximately $167 thousand, partially offset by decreases in accounts payable of approximately $1,066 thousand.
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Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended December 31, 2022 was approximately $1,237 thousand, primarily due to a net loss of approximately $1,202 thousand and a decrease of approximately $35 thousand in net operating assets and liabilities. The cash flow impact from changes in net operating assets and liabilities was primarily driven by increases in accounts receivable of approximately $284 thousand, and a decrease in accounts payable of approximately $127 thousand, tax payable of approximately $113 thousand, and current operating lease liabilities of approximately $108 thousand, partially offset by decrease in inventory of approximately $477 thousand, and increases in non-current operating lease liabilities of approximately $93 thousand.
Investing Activities
Net cash used for investing activities was approximately $25 thousand and approximately $21 thousand for investing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. These amounts consisted of sale of property and equipment and/or cash used for lending to related parties for both periods.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities totaled approximately $8,339 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2023. We raised approximately $9,286 thousand from issuance of ordinary shares, offset by approximately $152 thousand payment of related party debt and approximately $795 thousand payment of short-term loans.
Net cash provided by financing activities totaled approximately $1,489 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2022. We raised approximately $1,400 thousand from issuance of ordinary shares, and received proceeds of approximately $89 thousand from related party debt.
Contractual Obligations
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
Trend Information
Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this registration statement, particularly with respect to government regulations relating to nicotine and cannabis, we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments, or events that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our net revenues, income from continuing operations, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that would cause reported financial information not necessarily to be indicative of future operating results or financial condition.
Seasonality
Seasonality does not materially affect our business or the results of our operations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have off-balance sheet arrangements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
See Note 2 to our unaudited financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for more information.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management bases its estimates on historical experience, market and other conditions, and various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable. See Note 2 to our audited financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for more information.
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JOBS Act
Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an “emerging growth company” can delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to avail ourselves of this extended transition period.
For as long as we remain an “emerging growth company” under the recently enacted JOBS Act, we will, among other things:
| ● | be exempt from the provisions of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which requires that our independent registered public accounting firm provide an attestation report on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting; |
| ● | be permitted to omit the detailed compensation discussion and analysis from proxy statements and reports filed under the Exchange Act and instead provide a reduced level of disclosure concerning executive compensation; and |
| ● | be exempt from any rules that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board requiring mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report on the financial statements. |
Although we are still evaluating the JOBS Act, we currently intend to take advantage of some or all of the reduced regulatory and reporting requirements that will be available to us so long as we qualify as an “emerging growth company,” including the extension of time to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards available under Section 102(b) of the JOBS Act. Among other things, this means that our independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to provide an attestation report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting so long as we qualify as an emerging growth company, which may increase the risk that weaknesses or deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting go undetected. Likewise, so long as we qualify as an emerging growth company, we may elect not to provide you with certain information, including certain financial information and certain information regarding compensation of our executive officers, that we would otherwise have been required to provide in filings we make with the SEC, which may make it more difficult for investors and securities analysts to evaluate our company. As a result, investor confidence in our company and the market price of our common stock may be materially and adversely affected.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
In connection with the preparation of this Report, our management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of the end of the period covered by this report (under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”)). Based on that assessment, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were not effective due to a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, as described below. Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures is expressed at a level of reasonable assurance because management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives.
Management’s Report on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our CEO and CFO and effected by our Board, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of our Board and management; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.
Under the supervision and participation of our management, including our CEO, we evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework set forth in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued in 2013 by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. As part of our assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, management identified the following material weakness: the Company did not adequately design and maintain effective general information technology controls over third-party information systems and applications that are relevant to the preparation of the Company’s financial statements:
| ● | Information and Technology Controls: Certain individual control deficiencies related to information technology (“IT”) general controls and report reviews aggregate into a material weakness, as follows: |
| ● | Controls were not fully documented responding to all of the Complementary User Entity Controls forwarded through Software as a Service (SaaS) vendor audit reports in the design and implementation of suggested controls. |
| ● | There were not always appropriate IT controls related to information produced by the entity (IPE), including spreadsheets, that are relevant to the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. |
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
This material weakness did not result in any identified material misstatements to the financial statements, and there were no changes to previously released financial results. Based on this material weakness, management concluded that as of December 31, 2023, internal control over financial reporting was not effective.
This Report does not include an attestation report of our internal controls from our independent registered public accounting firm due to our status as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act.
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Remediation
Management has been implementing and continues to implement measures designed to ensure that control deficiencies contributing to the material weakness are remediated, such that these controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively. The remediation actions include the following:
| ● | establish more specific controls to respond to Complementary User Entity Controls forwarded through SaaS vendor audit reports in the design and implementation of suggested controls; |
| ● | expand the management and governance over IT system controls; |
| ● | establish more specific controls to gain additional comfort over the completeness and accuracy of IPE, including data used in spreadsheets used in the preparation of consolidated financial statements; and |
| ● | implement enhanced process controls around internal user access management including provisioning, removal, and periodic review. |
We believe that these actions will remediate the material weakness, once management has performed its assessment of our internal controls over financial reporting including the remedial measures described above. The weakness will not be considered remediated, however, until the applicable controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
As of December 31, 2023, as a privately owned company, we were not subject to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the rules and regulations of the SEC, or other corporate governance requirements applicable to public reporting companies with respect to the establishment of internal controls over financial reporting. As described within the remedial measures above, during the year ended December 31, 2023, we developed and commenced the implementation of internal controls over financial reporting, and we are continuing to develop and implement internal controls over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Internal Controls
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness for 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. No evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
To the knowledge of our management team, there is no litigation currently pending or contemplated against us, any of our officers or directors in their capacity as such or against any of our property.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
As a smaller reporting company under Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, we are not required to include risk factors in this Report. However, as of the date of this Report, there have been no material changes with respect to those risk factors previously disclosed in our (i) registration statement for our initial public offering and (ii) 2023 Annual Report. Any of these factors could result in a significant or material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Additional risks could arise that may also affect our business or ability to consummate an initial business combination. We may disclose changes to such risk factors or disclose additional risk factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
| * | Filed herewith. |
| ** | Furnished. |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| RICHTECH ROBOTICS INC. | ||
| Date: February 14, 2024 | By: | /s/ Zhenwu Huang |
| Name: | Zhenwu Huang | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
| (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
| Date: February 14, 2024 | By: | /s/ Zhenqiang Huang |
| Name: | Zhenqiang Huang | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
| (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | ||
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