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Explanatory Note
Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. (the “Company”) is filing this Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Amendment”) to (i) amend the cover page of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 (the “Original Form 10-K”), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 28, 2023 to reflect that the Company is no longer an emerging growth company, (ii) amend the Risk Factors section to remove a risk factor no longer applicable to us, (iii) provide a revised report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended March 31, 2023, which reflects the addition of critical audit matters, since the Company is no longer an emerging growth company, and (iv) provide updated consents of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firms.
Pursuant to Rule 12b-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), this Amendment also contains new certifications of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer.
Except as described above, no other changes have been made to the Original Form 10-K and this Amendment does not reflect events occurring after the filing of the Original Form 10-K, and no attempt has been made in this Amendment to modify or update other disclosures as presented in the Original Form 10-K. Accordingly, this Amendment should be read in conjunction with the Original Form 10-K and the Company’s filings made with the SEC subsequent to the Original Form 10-K.
Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.
FORM 10-K/A
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2023
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PART I | ||
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 1 |
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Item 8 | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | F-1 |
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Item 15 | Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules | 12 |
Exhibits | 12 | |
Signatures | 13 |
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PART I
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
The following are factors that could have a significant impact on our operations and financial results and could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements.
Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry
We rely on one key customer for most of our revenue. We cannot assure you that this customer or any other customer will continue to buy our products in the same volumes or on the same terms.
Our sales to VF Corporation (which owns brands such as The North Face, Timberland, and Vans), directly and indirectly, accounted for approximately 60% and 67% of our total sales in fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively. From an accounting perspective, we are considered the principal in our arrangement with VF Corporation. We bear the inventory risk before the specified goods are transferred to a customer, and we have the right to determine the price and to change our product during the sample development process with customers in which we determine factors including material usage and manufacturing costs before confirming orders. Therefore, we present the sales and related manufacturing activities on a gross basis.
We are not party to any long-term contracts with VF Corporation or our other customers, and our sales arrangements with our customers do not have minimum purchase requirements. As is common in our industry, VF Corporation and our other customers place purchase orders with us after we complete detailed sample development and approval processes. It is through these sample development and approval processes that we and VF Corporation agree on the purchase and manufacture of the garments in question. From April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, VF Corporation issued approximately 9,500 purchase orders to us in amounts ranging from approximately $5 to $684,000. From April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, VF Corporation issued approximately 10,500 purchase orders to us in amounts ranging from approximately $6 to $372,000.
We cannot assure you that our customers will continue to buy our products at all or in the same volumes or on the same terms as they have in the past. The failure of VF Corporation to continue to buy our products in the same volumes and on the same terms as in the past may significantly reduce our sales and our earnings.
A material decrease in the quantity of sales made to our principal customers, a material adverse change in the terms of such sales or a material adverse change in the financial condition of our principal customers could significantly reduce our sales and our earnings.
We cannot assure you that VF Corporation will continue to purchase our merchandise at the same historical rate, or at all, in the future, or that we will be able to attract new customers. In addition, because of our reliance on VF Corporation as our key customer and their bargaining power with us, VF Corporation has the ability to exert significant control over our business decisions, including prices.
Any adverse change in our relationship with VF Corporation and its The North Face and Timberland brands, or with their strategies or reputation, would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Most of our products are sold under The North Face and Timberland brands, which are owned by VF Corporation. Any adverse change in our relationship with VF Corporation would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, our sales of those products could be materially and adversely affected if the image, reputation, or popularity of either VF Corporation, The North Face, or Timberland were to be negatively impacted.
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If we lose our key customer and are unable to attract new customers, then our business, results of operations, and financial condition would be adversely affected.
If our key customer, VF Corporation, fails to purchase our merchandise at the same historical rate, or at all, we will need to attract new customers and we cannot assure you that we will be able to do so. We do not currently invest significant resources in marketing our products, and we cannot assure you that any new investments in sales and marketing will lead to the acquisition of additional customers or increased sales or profitability consistent with prior periods. If we are unable to attract new customers or customers that generate comparable profit margins to VF Corporation, then our results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.
If we lose our larger brand name customers, or the customers fail to purchase our products at anticipated levels, our sales and operating results will be adversely affected.
Our results of operations depend to a significant extent upon the commercial success of our larger brand name customers. If we lose these customers, these customers fail to purchase our products at anticipated levels, or our relationships with these customers or the brands and retailers they serve diminishes, it may have an adverse effect on our results and we may lose a primary source of revenue. In addition, we may not be able to recoup development and inventory costs associated with these customers and we may not be able to collect our receivables from them, which would negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.
If the market share of our customers declines, our sales and earnings may decline.
Our sales can be adversely affected in the event that our direct and indirect customers do not successfully compete in the markets in which they operate. In the event that the sales of one of our major customers decline for any reason, regardless of whether it is related to us or to our products, our sales to that customer may also decline, which could reduce our overall sales and our earnings.
Our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in fiscal 2020 and 2021 were adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In December 2019, COVID-19 was first identified in Wuhan, China. Less than four months later, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic—the first pandemic caused by a coronavirus. The outbreak has reached more than 160 countries, including Jordan and the United States, resulting in the implementation of significant governmental measures, including lockdowns, closures, quarantines, and travel bans, intended to control the spread of the virus. On March 17, 2020, the country of Jordan announced a shutdown of non-essential activities as part of its proactive national efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19. On April 4, 2020, we resumed operations of our main production facilities in Al Tajamouat Industrial City under the condition that only migrant workers, living in dormitories in Al Tajamouat Industrial City, were allowed to go to work in the factories under strict hygienic precautionary measures, pursuant to an approval from the Jordanian government dated April 1, 2020. Our Al-Hasa factory was also allowed to restart operation on April 26, 2020. Eventually, local employees were also allowed to resume work starting June 1, 2020.
Owing to the national shutdown in Jordan between March 18 and March 31, 2020, the shipment of approximately $1.6 million of our orders which were scheduled to be shipped by March 31, 2020, the end of fiscal 2020, was postponed. We shipped these orders in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. There was also loss of productivity in the shutdown period which negatively impacted our first quarter and full year profitability in fiscal 2021. In fiscal 2022, our production facilities resumed full operation with additional medical and hygienic measures in place. The COVID-19 pandemic did not materially adversely affect our business operations and condition and operating results for fiscal 2023. The Company currently expects that its operation results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024 would not be significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is still significant uncertainty around the breadth and duration of business disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as its impact on the U.S. and international economies. Given the dynamic nature of these circumstances, should there be resurgence of COVID-19 cases globally and should the U.S. government or the Jordan government implement new restrictions to contain the spread, the Company’s business would be negatively impacted.
We may require additional financing to fund our operations and capital expenditures.
As of March 31, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $17.8 million and restricted cash of approximately $1.6 million. There can be no assurance that our available cash, together with resources from our operations, will be sufficient to fund our operations and capital expenditures. In addition, our cash position may decline in the future, and we may not be successful in maintaining an adequate level of cash resources.
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Pursuant to a facility letter (the “SCBHK facility”) dated June 15, 2018 issued to Treasure Success by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“SCBHK”), SCBHK offered to provide an import facility of up to $3,000,000 to Treasure Success. The SCBHK facility covers import invoice financing and pre-shipment financing under export orders with a combined limit of $3,000,000. SCBHK charges interest at 1.3% per annum over SCBHK’s cost of funds. In consideration for arranging the SCBHK facility, Treasure Success paid SCBHK HKD50,000. We were informed by SCBHK on January 31, 2019 that the SCBHK facility had been activated. As of March 31, 2022, there was no outstanding amount under the SCBHK facility. In June 2022, we were informed by SCBHK that the facility was cancelled due to persistently low usage and zero loan outstanding.
Pursuant to the DBS facility letter dated January 12, 2022, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBSHK”) provided a bank facility of up to $5.0 million to Treasure Success. Pursuant to the agreement, DBSHK agreed to finance cargo receipt, trust receipt, account payable financing, and certain type of import invoice financing up to an aggregate of $5.0 million. The DBSHK facility bears interest at 1.5% per annum over Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (“HIBOR”) for HKD bills and 1.3% per annum over DBSHK’s cost of funds for foreign currency bills. The facility is guaranteed by Jerash Holdings and became available to the Company on June 17, 2022.
In addition, we may be required to seek additional debt or equity financing in order to support our growing operations. We may not be able to obtain additional financing on satisfactory terms, or at all, and any new equity financing could have a substantial dilutive effect on our existing stockholders. If we cannot obtain additional financing, we may not be able to achieve our desired sales growth, and our results of operations would be negatively affected.
We may have conflicts of interest with our affiliates and related parties, and in the past we have engaged in transactions and entered into agreements with affiliates that were not negotiated at arms’ length.
We have engaged, and may in the future engage, in transactions with affiliates and other related parties. These transactions may not have been, and may not be, on terms as favorable to us as they could have been if obtained from non-affiliated persons. While an effort has been made and will continue to be made to obtain services from affiliated persons and other related parties at rates and on terms as favorable as would be charged by others, there will always be an inherent conflict of interest between our interests and those of our affiliates and related parties. Through his wholly owned entity Merlotte Enterprise Limited, Mr. Choi, our chairman, chief executive officer, president, treasurer, and a significant stockholder, has an indirect ownership interest in Jiangmen V-Apparel Manufacturing Limited, with which we have entered into, or in the future may enter into, agreements or arrangements. See also “Note 11—Related Party Transactions.” If we engage in related party transactions on unfavorable terms, our operating results will be negatively impacted.
We are dependent on a product segment comprised of a limited number of products.
Presently, we generate revenue primarily from manufacturing and exporting sportswear and outerwear. A shift in demand from such products may reduce the growth of new business for our products, and reduce existing business in those products. If demand in sportswear and outerwear were to decline, we may endeavor to expand or transition our product offerings to other segments of the clothing retail industry. There can be no assurance that we would be able to successfully make such an expansion or transition, or that our sales and margins would not decline in the event we made such an expansion or transition.
Our revenue and cash requirements are affected by the seasonal nature of our business.
A significant portion of our revenue is received during the first six months of our fiscal year, or from April through September. A majority of our VF Corporation orders are derived from winter season fashions, the sales of which occur in the spring and summer and are merchandized by VF Corporation during the autumn months (September through November). As such, the second half of our fiscal year reflect lower sales in anticipation of the spring and summer seasons. In addition, due to the nature of our relationships with customers and our use of purchase orders to conduct our business, our revenue may vary from period to period.
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Changes in our product mix and the geographic destination of our products or source of our supplies may impact our cost of goods sold, net income, and financial position.
From time to time, we experience changes in the product mix and the geographic destination of our products. To the extent our product mix shifts from higher revenue items, such as jackets, to lower revenue items, such as pants, our cost of goods sold as a percentage of gross revenue will likely increase. In addition, if we sell a higher proportion of products in geographic regions where we do not benefit from free trade agreements or tax exemptions, our gross margins will fall. If we are unable to sustain consistent product mix and geographic destinations for our products, we could experience negative impacts to our financial condition and results of operations.
Our direct and indirect customers are in the clothing retail industry, which is subject to substantial cyclical variations and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Our direct and indirect customers are in the clothing retail industry, which is subject to substantial cyclical variations and is strongly affected by any downturn or slowdown in the general economy. Factors in the clothing retail industry that may influence our operating results from quarter to quarter include:
● | the volume and timing of customer orders we receive during the quarter; | |
● | the timing and magnitude of our customers’ marketing campaigns; | |
● | the loss or addition of a major customer or of a major retailer nomination; | |
● | the availability and pricing of materials for our products; | |
● | the increased expenses incurred in connection with introducing new products; | |
● | currency fluctuations; | |
● | political factors that may affect the expected flow of commerce; and | |
● | delays caused by third parties. |
In addition, uncertainty over future economic prospects could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Many factors affect the level of consumer spending in the clothing retail industry, including, among others:
● | general business conditions; | |
● | interest rates; | |
● | the availability of consumer credit; | |
● | taxation; and | |
● | consumer confidence in future economic conditions. |
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Consumer purchases of discretionary items, including our products, may decline during recessionary periods and also may decline at other times when disposable income is lower. Consequently, our customers may have larger inventories of our products than expected, and to compensate for any downturn they may reduce the size of their orders, change the payment terms, limit their purchases to a lower price range, and try to change their purchase terms, all of which may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
The clothing retail industry is subject to changes in fashion preferences. If our customers misjudge a fashion trend or the price which consumers are willing to pay for our products decreases, our revenue could be adversely affected.
The clothing retail industry is subject to changes in fashion preferences. We design and manufacture products based on our customers’ judgment as to what products will appeal to consumers and what price consumers would be willing to pay for our products. Our customers may not be successful in accurately anticipating consumer preferences and the prices that consumers would be willing to pay for our products. Our revenue will be reduced if our customers are not successful, particularly if our customers reduce the volume of their purchases from us or require us to reduce the prices at which we sell our products.
If we experience product quality or late delivery problems, or if we experience financial problems, our business will be negatively affected.
We may from time to time experience difficulties in making timely delivery of products of acceptable quality. Such difficulties may result in cancellation of orders, customer refusal to accept deliveries, or reductions in purchase prices, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that we will not experience difficulties with manufacturing our products.
We face intense competition in the worldwide apparel manufacturing industry.
We compete directly with a number of manufacturers of sportswear and outerwear. Some of these manufacturers have lower cost bases, longer operating histories, larger customer bases, greater geographical proximity to customers, or greater financial and marketing resources than we do. Increased competition, direct or indirect, could reduce our revenue and profitability through pricing pressure, loss of market share, and other factors. We cannot assure you that we will be able to compete successfully with existing or new competitors, as the market for our products evolves and the level of competition increases. We believe that our business will depend upon our ability to provide apparel products of good quality and meeting our customers’ pricing and delivery requirements, and our ability to maintain relationships with our major customers. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in this regard.
We may not be successful in integrating acquired businesses.
Our growth and profitability could be adversely affected if we acquire businesses or assets of other businesses and are unable to integrate the business or assets into our current business. To grow effectively, we must find acquisition candidates that meet our criteria and successfully integrate the acquired business into ours. If acquired businesses do not achieve expected levels of production or profitability, we are unable to integrate the business or assets into our business, or we are unable to adequately manage our growth following the acquisition, our results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
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Our results of operations are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
Exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and Jordanian Dinar (“JOD”), Hong Kong dollar, or Chinese Yuan (“CNY”), as well as inflation in Jordan, Hong Kong, or the PRC, may negatively affect our earnings. A substantial majority of our revenue and a substantial portion of our expenses are denominated in U.S. dollars. However, a significant portion of the expenses associated with our Jordanian, Hong Kong, or PRC operations, including personnel and facilities-related expenses, are incurred in JOD, Hong Kong dollars, or CNY, respectively. Consequently, inflation in Jordan, Hong Kong, or the PRC will have the effect of increasing the dollar cost of our operations in Jordan, Hong Kong, or the PRC, respectively, unless it is offset on a timely basis by a devaluation of JOD, Hong Kong dollar, or CNY, as applicable, relative to the U.S. dollar. We cannot predict any future trends in the rate of inflation in Jordan, Hong Kong, or the PRC or the rate of devaluation of JOD, Hong Kong dollar, or CNY, as applicable, against the U.S. dollar. In addition, we are exposed to the risk of fluctuation in the value of JOD, Hong Kong dollar, and CNY vis-a-vis the U.S. dollar. There can be no assurance that JOD or Hong Kong dollar will remain effectively pegged to the U.S. dollar. Any significant appreciation of JOD, Hong Kong dollar, or CNY against the U.S. dollar would cause an increase in our JOD, Hong Kong dollar, or CNY expenses, as applicable, as recorded in our U.S. dollar denominated financial reports, even though the expenses denominated in JOD, Hong Kong dollars, or CNY, as applicable, will remain unchanged. In addition, exchange rate fluctuations in currency exchange rates in countries other than Jordan where we operate and do business may also negatively affect our earnings.
We are subject to the risks of doing business abroad.
All of our products are manufactured outside the United States, at our subsidiaries’ production facilities in Jordan. Foreign manufacturing is subject to a number of risks, including work stoppages, transportation delays and interruptions, political instability, foreign currency fluctuations, economic disruptions, expropriation, nationalization, the imposition of tariffs and import and export controls, changes in governmental policies (including U.S. policies towards Jordan), and other factors, which could have an adverse effect on our business. In addition, we may be subject to risks associated with the availability of and time required for the transportation of products from foreign countries. The occurrence of certain of these factors may delay or prevent the delivery of goods ordered by customers, and such delay or inability to meet delivery requirements would have a severe adverse impact on our results of operations and could have an adverse effect on our relationships with our customers.
Our ability to benefit from the lower labor costs in Jordan will depend on the political, social, and economic stability of Jordan and in the Middle East in general. We cannot assure you that the political, economic, or social situation in Jordan or in the Middle East in general will not have a material adverse effect on our operations, especially in light of the potential for hostilities in the Middle East. The success of the production facilities also will depend on the quality of the workmanship of laborers and our ability to maintain good relations with such laborers in these countries. We cannot guarantee that our operations in Jordan or any new locations outside of Jordan will be cost-efficient or successful.
Our business could suffer if we violate labor laws or fail to conform to generally accepted labor standards or the ethical standards of our customers.
We are subject to labor laws issued by the Jordanian Ministry of Labor for our facilities in Jordan. In addition, many of our customers require their manufacturing suppliers to meet their standards for working conditions and other matters. If we violate applicable labor laws or generally accepted labor standards or the ethical standards of our customers by, for example, using forced or indentured labor or child labor, failing to pay compensation in accordance with local law, failing to operate our factories in compliance with local safety regulations, or diverging from other labor practices generally accepted as ethical, we could suffer a loss of sales or customers. In addition, such actions could result in negative publicity and may damage our reputation and discourage retail customers and consumers from buying our products.
Our products may not comply with various industry and governmental regulations and our customers may incur losses in their products or operations as a consequence of our non-compliance.
Our products are produced under strict supervision and controls to ensure that all materials and manufacturing processes comply with the industry and governmental regulations governing the markets in which these products are sold. However, if our controls fail to detect or prevent non-compliant materials from entering the manufacturing process, our products could cause damages to our customers’ products or processes and could also result in fines being incurred. The possible damages, replacement costs, and fines could significantly exceed the value of our products and these risks may not be covered by our insurance policies.
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We depend on our suppliers for machinery and maintenance of machinery. We may experience delays or additional costs satisfying our production requirements due to our reliance on these suppliers.
We purchase machinery and equipment used in our manufacturing process from third-party suppliers. If our suppliers are not able to provide us with maintenance or additional machinery or equipment as needed, we might not be able to maintain or increase our production to meet any demand for our products, which would negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.
We are a holding company and rely on dividends, distributions, and other payments, advances, and transfers of funds from our subsidiaries to meet our obligations.
We are a holding company that does not conduct any business operations of our own. As a result, we rely on cash dividends and distributions and other transfers from our operating subsidiaries to meet our obligations. The deterioration of income from, or other available assets of, our operating subsidiaries for any reason could limit or impair their ability to pay dividends or other distributions to us, which in turn could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Periods of sustained economic adversity and uncertainty could negatively affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Disruptions in the financial markets, such as what occurred in the global markets in 2008, may adversely impact the availability and cost of credit for our customers and prospective customers, which could result in the delay or cancellation of customer purchases. In addition, disruptions in the financial markets may have an adverse impact on regional and world economies and credit markets, which could negatively impact the availability and cost of capital for us and our customers. These conditions may reduce the willingness or ability of our customers and prospective customers to commit funds to purchase our services or products, or their ability to pay for our services after purchase. These conditions could result in bankruptcy or insolvency for some customers, which would impact our revenue and cash collections. These conditions could also result in pricing pressure and less favorable financial terms to us and our ability to access capital to fund our operations.
Risks Related to Operations in Jordan
We are affected by conditions to, and possible reduction of, free trade agreements.
Because of the United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement and the Association Agreement between the EU and Jordan, we are able to sell our products manufactured at our facilities in Jordan to the U.S. free from customs duties and import quotas under certain conditions and to EU countries free from customs duties. If there is a change in such benefits or if any such agreements were terminated, our profitability may be reduced.
Former President Donald Trump expressed antipathy towards trade agreements, and took a starkly protectionist approach that included withdrawal and renegotiation of trade agreements and trade wars with China and U.S. allies alike. President Joe Biden has expressed no desire to withdraw from existing agreements, presumably indicating that his policy will be less protectionist than former President Donald Trump’s. On the other hand, President Biden’s Buy American plan will make it harder for foreign manufacturers to sell goods in the U.S. and his insistence on strong labor provisions in trade agreements will likely prevent them from being implemented or protect U.S. industries when they are. It remains unclear what specifically President Biden would or would not do with respect to trade agreements, tariffs, and duties relating to products manufactured in Jordan. If President Biden takes action or publicly speaks out about the need to terminate or re-negotiate existing free trade agreements on which we rely, or in favor of restricting free trade or increasing tariffs and duties applicable to our products, such actions may adversely affect our sales and have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, and cash flows.
Our results of operations would be materially and adversely affected in the event we are unable to operate our principal production facilities in Jordan.
All of our manufacturing process is performed in a complex of production facilities located in Jordan. We have no effective back-up for these operations and, in the event that we are unable to use the production facilities located in Jordan as a result of damage or for any other reason, our ability to manufacture a major portion of our products and our relationships with customers could be significantly impaired, which would materially and adversely affect our results of operation.
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Our operations in Jordan may be adversely affected by social and political uncertainties or change, military activity, health-related risks, or acts of terrorism.
From time to time, Jordan has experienced instances of civil unrest, terrorism, and hostilities among neighboring countries, including Syria and Israel. A peace agreement between Israel and Jordan was signed in 1994. Terrorist attacks, military activity, rioting, or civil or political unrest in the future could influence the Jordanian economy and our operations by disrupting operations and communications and making travel within Jordan more difficult and less desirable. In late May 2018, protests about a proposed tax bill began throughout Jordan. On June 5, 2018, King Abdullah II of Jordan responded to the protests by removing and replacing Jordan’s prime minister. If political uncertainty rises in Jordan, our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows may be negatively impacted.
Political or social tensions also could create a greater perception that investments in companies with Jordanian operations involve a high degree of risk, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. We do not have insurance for losses and interruptions caused by terrorist attacks, military conflicts, and wars, which could subject us to significant financial losses. The realization of any of these risks could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
We may face interruption of production and services due to increased security measures in response to terrorism.
Our business depends on the free flow of products and services through the channels of commerce. In response to terrorists’ activities and threats aimed at the United States, transportation, mail, financial, and other services may be slowed or stopped altogether. Extensive delays or stoppages in transportation, mail, financial, or other services could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Furthermore, we may experience an increase in operating costs, such as costs for transportation, insurance, and security as a result of the activities and potential delays. We may also experience delays in receiving payments from payors that have been affected by the terrorist activities. The United States economy in general may be adversely affected by terrorist activities and any economic downturn could adversely impact our results of operations, impair our ability to raise capital, or otherwise adversely affect our ability to grow our business.
We are subject to regulatory and political uncertainties in Jordan.
We conduct substantially all of our business and operations in Jordan. Consequently, government policies and regulations, including tax policies, in Jordan will impact our financial performance and the market price of our common stock.
Jordan is a constitutional monarchy, but the King holds wide executive and legislative powers. The ruling family has taken initiatives that support the economic growth of the country. However, there is no assurance that such initiatives will be successful or will continue. The rate of economic liberalization could change, and specific laws and policies affecting manufacturing companies, foreign investments, currency exchange rates, and other matters affecting investments in Jordan could change as well. A significant change in Jordan’s economic policy or any social or political uncertainties that impact economic policy in Jordan could adversely affect business and economic conditions in Jordan generally and our business and prospects.
If we violate applicable anti-corruption laws or our internal policies designed to ensure ethical business practices, we could face financial penalties and reputational harm that would negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.
We are subject to anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws in the United States and Jordan. Jordan’s reputation for potential corruption and the challenges presented by Jordan’s complex business environment, including high levels of bureaucracy, red tape, and vague regulations, may increase our risk of violating applicable anti-corruption laws. We face the risk that we, our employees, or any third parties such as our sales agents and distributors that we engage to do work on our behalf may take action determined to be in violation of anti-corruption laws in any jurisdiction in which we conduct business, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (the “FCPA”). Any violation of the FCPA or any similar anti-corruption law or regulation could result in substantial fines, sanctions, civil or criminal penalties, and curtailment of operations that might harm our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
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Our stockholders may face difficulties in protecting their interests and exercising their rights as a stockholder of ours because we conduct substantially all of our operations in Jordan and certain of our officers and directors reside outside of the United States.
Certain of our officers and directors reside outside the United States. Therefore, our stockholders may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing foreign judgments, or bringing original actions in any of these jurisdictions based upon U.S. laws, including the federal securities laws or other foreign laws against us, our officers, and directors. Furthermore, we conduct substantially all of our operations in Jordan through our operating subsidiaries. Because the majority of our assets are located outside the United States, any judgment obtained in the United States against us or certain of our directors and officers may not be collectible within the United States.
Risk Factors Relating to our Securities
If we fail to comply with the continuing listing standards of the Nasdaq, our common stock could be delisted from the exchange.
If we were unable to meet the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”), our common stock could be delisted from the Nasdaq. Any such delisting of our common stock could have an adverse effect on the market price of, and the efficiency of the trading market for, our common stock, not only in terms of the number of shares that can be bought and sold at a given price, but also through delays in the timing of transactions and less coverage of us by securities analysts, if any. Also, if in the future we were to determine that we need to seek additional equity capital, being delisted from Nasdaq could have an adverse effect on our ability to raise capital in the public or private equity markets.
Future sales and issuances of our common stock or rights to purchase common stock could result in additional dilution of the percentage ownership of our stockholders and could cause the market price of our common stock to decline.
We may issue additional securities in the future. Pursuant to our amended and restated 2018 Stock Incentive Plan, we may issue up to 1,784,250 shares of common stock to certain members of our management and key employees.
Future sales and issuances of our common stock or rights to purchase our common stock could result in substantial dilution to our existing stockholders. We may sell common stock, convertible securities, and other equity securities in one or more transactions at prices and in a manner as we may determine from time to time. If we sell any such securities, our stockholders may be materially diluted. New investors in any future transactions could gain rights, preferences, and privileges senior to those of holders of our common stock.
If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about us, or if they adversely change their recommendations regarding our common stock, our stock price and trading volume of our common stock could decline.
The trading market for our common stock will be influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts publish about us, our industry, and our market. If no analyst elects to cover us and publish research or reports about us, the market for our common stock could be severely limited and our stock price could be adversely affected. In addition, if one or more analysts ceases coverage of us or fails to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline. If one or more analysts who elect to cover us issue negative reports or adversely change their recommendations regarding our common stock, the market price of our common stock could decline.
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The requirements of being a public company, including compliance with the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), may strain our resources, increase our costs, and distract management, and we may be unable to comply with these requirements in a timely or cost-effective manner.
We are required to comply with the laws, regulations, requirements, and certain corporate governance provisions under the Exchange Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Complying with these statutes, regulations, and requirements occupies a significant amount of time of our board of directors and management, significantly increases our costs and expenses, and makes some activities more time-consuming and costly. As a reporting company, we are:
● | instituting a more comprehensive compliance function; | |
● | preparing and distributing periodic and current reports under the federal securities laws; | |
● | establishing and enforcing internal compliance policies, such as those related to insider trading; and | |
● | involving and retaining outside counsel and accountants to a greater degree than before we became a reporting company. |
Our ongoing compliance efforts will increase general and administrative expenses and may divert management’s time and attention from the development of our business, which may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
During the course of the audit of our consolidated financial statements, we identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. If we are unable to effectively implement and maintain our internal control over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our ability to accurately and timely report our financial results or prevent fraud may be adversely affected, and investor confidence and the market price of our common stock may be adversely impacted.
We have been required to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act beginning with the annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019. The process of designing and implementing internal controls over financial reporting may divert our internal resources and take a significant amount of time and expense to complete.
In connection with the preparation and external audit of our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, we identified certain material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and have formulated plans for remedial measures. See “Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.” Measures that we implement may not fully address the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and we may not be able to conclude that the material weaknesses have been fully remedied.
Failure to correct the material weaknesses and other control deficiencies or failure to discover and address any other control deficiencies could result in inaccuracies in our consolidated financial statements and could also impair our ability to comply with applicable financial reporting requirements and make related regulatory filings on a timely basis. As a result, our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects, as well as the trading price of our common stock, may be materially and adversely affected. Due to the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting as described above, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of March 31, 2023. This could adversely affect the market price of our common stock due to a loss of investor confidence in the reliability of our reporting processes.
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We are currently operating in a period of economic uncertainty and capital market disruption, which has been significantly impacted by geopolitical instability due to the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any negative impact on the global economy and capital markets resulting from the conflict in Ukraine or any other geopolitical tensions.
U.S. and global markets are experiencing volatility and disruption following the escalation of geopolitical tensions and the start of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops was reported. Although the length and impact of the ongoing military conflict is highly unpredictable, the conflict in Ukraine could lead to market disruptions, including significant volatility in commodity prices, credit and capital markets, and supply chain interruptions.
The military conflict in Ukraine has led to sanctions and other penalties being levied by the United States, European Union, and other countries against Russia. Additional potential sanctions and penalties have also been proposed and/or threatened. Russian military actions and the resulting sanctions could adversely affect the global economy and financial markets and lead to instability and lack of liquidity in capital markets, potentially making it more difficult for us to obtain additional funds. In addition, in managing an organization operating globally, we are subject to the risks and challenges related to the potential to subject our business to materially adverse consequences should the situation escalate beyond its current scope, including, among other potential impacts, the geographic proximity of the situation relative to the Middle East, where a material portion of our business is conducted.
Although our business has not been materially impacted by the ongoing military conflict between Russian and Ukraine to date, it is impossible to predict the extent to which our operations, or those of our suppliers and manufacturers, will be impacted in the short and long term, or the ways in which the conflict may impact our business. The extent and duration of the military action, sanctions, and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict, but could be substantial. Any such disruptions may also magnify the impact of other risks described in this annual report.
We may be adversely affected by the effects of inflation and a potential recession.
Inflation has the potential to adversely affect our liquidity, business, financial condition, and results of operations by increasing our overall cost structure, particularly if we are unable to achieve commensurate increases in the prices we charge our customers. The existence of inflation in the economy has resulted in, and may continue to result in, higher interest rates and capital costs, shipping costs, supply shortages, increased costs of labor, weakening exchange rates, and other similar effects. As a result of inflation, we have experienced and may continue to experience, cost increases. In addition, poor economic and market conditions, including a potential recession, may negatively impact market sentiment, decreasing the demand for sportswear and outerwear, which would adversely affect our operating income and results of operations. If we are unable to take effective measures in a timely manner to mitigate the impact of the inflation as well as a potential recession, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected.
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PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2023, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2023, 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 March 31, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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 audit. 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 audit 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 audit 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 audit 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 audit 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 audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. We determined that there are no critical audit matters.
/s/ Marcum llp
Marcum llp
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2016 (such date takes into account the acquisition of certain assets of Friedman LLP by Marcum LLP effective September 1, 2022).
Marlton, New Jersey
June 28, 2023
F-2
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2022, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2022, 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 March 31, 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for year ended March 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated 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 audit. 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 audit 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 audit 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 audit 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 audit 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 audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Friedman LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor from 2016 to 2022.
New
York, New York
June 27, 2022
F-3
JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March
31, 2023 | March
31, 2022 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | $ | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | ||||||||
Bills receivable | ||||||||
Tax recoverable | ||||||||
Inventories | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
Investment deposits | ||||||||
Advance to suppliers, net | ||||||||
Total Current Assets | ||||||||
Restricted cash – non-current | ||||||||
Long-term deposits | ||||||||
Deferred tax assets, net | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | ||||||||
Goodwill | ||||||||
Right of use assets | ||||||||
Total Assets | $ | $ | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
Credit facilities | $ | $ | ||||||
Accounts payable | ||||||||
Accrued expenses | ||||||||
Income tax payable – current | ||||||||
Other payables | ||||||||
Deferred revenue | ||||||||
Amount due to a related party | ||||||||
Operating lease liabilities – current | ||||||||
Total Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Operating lease liabilities – non-current | ||||||||
Income tax payable – non-current | ||||||||
Total Liabilities | ||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15) | ||||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $ | $ | $ | ||||||
Common stock, $ | ||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
Treasury stock, | ( | ) | ||||||
Statutory reserve | ||||||||
Retained earnings | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain | ( | ) | ||||||
Total Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.’ Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-4
JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For
the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Revenue, net | $ | $ | ||||||
Cost of goods sold | ||||||||
Gross Profit | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation expenses | ||||||||
Total Operating Expenses | ||||||||
Income from Operations | ||||||||
Other Income (Expenses): | ||||||||
Interest expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Other income, net | ||||||||
Total other expenses, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Net income before provision for income taxes | ||||||||
Income tax expenses | ||||||||
Net Income | $ | $ | ||||||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation (loss) income | ( | ) | ||||||
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.’s Common Stockholders | $ | $ | ||||||
Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders: | ||||||||
$ | $ | |||||||
Weighted Average Number of Shares | ||||||||
Basic | ||||||||
Diluted | ||||||||
Dividend per share | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-5
JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid-in | Treasury | Statutory | Retained | Accumulated Other Comprehensive | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Stock | Reserve | Earnings | Gain (Loss) | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense for the restricted stock units issued under stock incentive plan | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cashless exercise of warrants | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued net of stock issuance costs of $ | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend payments | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statutory Reserve | - | - | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation gain | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2022 | - | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense for the restricted stock units issued under stock incentive plan | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stocks upon vesting of restricted stock units | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share repurchase | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend payments | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statutory Reserve | - | - | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-6
JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For
the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Net Income | $ | $ | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation expenses | ||||||||
Bad debt expense | ||||||||
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets | ||||||||
Changes in operating assets: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | ||||||||
Bills receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
Inventories | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ( | ) | ||||||
Advance to suppliers | ( | ) | ||||||
Deferred tax assets | ( | ) | ||||||
Changes in operating liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | ( | ) | ||||||
Accrued expenses | ( | ) | ||||||
Other payables | ( | ) | ||||||
Deferred revenue | ||||||||
Operating lease liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Income tax payable, net of recovery | ||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Payments for construction of properties | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Acquisition of MK Garments | ( | ) | ||||||
Acquisition of Ever Winland | ( | ) | ||||||
Acquisition of Kawkab Venus | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Payment for long-term deposits | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Dividend payment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Share repurchase | ( | ) | ||||||
Repayment from short-term loan | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Repayment to a related party | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Proceeds from short-term loan | ||||||||
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock | ||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | ( | ) | ||||||
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH | ( | ) | ||||||
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH | ( | ) | ||||||
CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF THE YEAR | ||||||||
CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF THE YEAR | $ | $ | ||||||
CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF THE YEAR | ||||||||
LESS: NON-CURRENT RESTRICTED CASH | ||||||||
CASH, END OF THE YEAR | $ | $ | ||||||
Supplemental disclosure information: | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
Income tax paid | $ | $ | ||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities | ||||||||
Equipment obtained by utilizing long-term deposit | $ | $ | ||||||
Acquisition of Kawbab Venus by utilizing long-term deposit | $ | $ | - | |||||
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-7
JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. (“Jerash Holdings”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on January 20, 2016. Jerash Holdings is a holding company with no operations. Jerash Holdings and its subsidiaries are herein collectively referred to as the “Company.”
Jerash
Garments and Fashions Manufacturing Company Limited (“Jerash Garments”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jerash Holdings and
was established in Amman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (“Jordan”), as a limited liability company on November 26, 2000
with a declared capital of
Jerash
for Industrial Embroidery Company (“Jerash Embroidery”) and Chinese Garments and Fashions Manufacturing Company Limited (“Chinese
Garments”) were both established in Amman, Jordan, as limited liability companies on March 11, 2013 and June 13, 2013, respectively,
each with a declared capital of JOD
Al-Mutafaweq
Co. for Garments Manufacturing Ltd. (“Paramount”) is a contract garment manufacturer that was established in Amman, Jordan,
as a limited liability company on October 24, 2004 with a declared capital of JOD
Jerash
The First for Medical Supplies Manufacturing Company Limited (“Jerash The First”) was established in Amman, Jordan, as a
limited liability company on July 6, 2020, with a registered capital of JOD
Mustafa
and Kamal Ashraf Trading Company (Jordan) for the Manufacture of Ready-Make Clothes LLC (“MK Garments”) is a garment manufacturer
that was established in Amman, Jordan, as a limited liability company on January 23, 2003 with a declared capital of JOD
Kawkab
Venus Dowalyah Lisenaet Albesah (“Kawkab Venus”) was established in Amman, Jordan, as a limited liability company on January
15, 2015 with a declared capital of JOD
Treasure Success International Limited (“Treasure Success”) was organized on July 5, 2016 in Hong Kong, the People’s Republic of China (“China”), as a limited liability company for the primary purpose of employing staff from China to support Jerash Garments’ operations and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jerash Holdings.
Ever Winland Limited (“Ever Winland”) was organized in Hong Kong, China, as a limited liability company. It holds office premises, which are leased to Treasure Success. On June 22, 2022, Treasure Success and the shareholders of Ever Winland entered into an agreement, pursuant to which Treasure Success acquired all of the outstanding stock of Ever Winland. Apart from the office premises used by Treasure Success, Ever Winland had no other significant assets or liabilities and no operating activities or employees at the time of this acquisition, so this transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition. As of August 29, 2022, Ever Winland became a subsidiary of Treasure Success.
F-8
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Jiangmen
Treasure Success Business Consultancy Company Limited (“Jiangmen Treasure Success”) was organized on August 28, 2019 under
the laws of China in Guangzhou City of Guangdong Province in China with a total registered capital of
Jerash Supplies, LLC (“Jerash Supplies”) was formed under the laws of the State of Delaware on November 20, 2020. Jerash Supplies is engaged in the trading of personal protective equipment products and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jerash Holdings.
The Company is engaged primarily in the manufacturing and exporting of customized, ready-made sportwear and outerwear and personal protective equipment (“PPE”) produced in its facilities in Jordan and sold in the United States, Jordan, and other countries.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Jerash Holdings and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements, in conformity with U.S. GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Cash
The Company’s cash consists of cash on hand and cash deposited in financial institutions. The Company considers all highly liquid investment instruments with an original maturity of three months or less from the original date of purchase to be cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had no cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash consists of cash used as security deposits to obtain credit facilities from a bank and to secure customs clearance and labor import requirements under the requirements of local regulations. The Company is required to keep certain amounts on deposit that are subject to withdrawal restrictions. These security deposits at the bank are refundable only when the bank facilities are terminated. The restricted cash is classified as a current asset if the Company intends to terminate these bank facilities within one year, and as a non-current asset if otherwise.
F-9
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at the original invoiced amount less an estimated allowance for uncollectible accounts. The Company usually grants extended payment terms to customers with good credit standing and determines the adequacy of reserves for doubtful accounts based on individual account analysis and historical collection trends. The Company establishes a provision for doubtful receivables when there is objective evidence that the Company may not be able to collect amounts due. The allowance is based on management’s best estimates of specific losses on individual exposures, as well as a provision on historical trends of collections. The provision is recorded against accounts receivables balances, with a corresponding charge recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Actual amounts received may differ from management’s estimate of creditworthiness and the economic environment. Delinquent account balances are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after management has determined that the likelihood of collection is not probable.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories include the cost of raw materials, freight, direct labor and related production overhead. The cost of inventories is determined using the First in, First-out method. The Company periodically reviews its inventories for excess or slow-moving items and makes provisions as necessary to properly reflect inventory value.
Advance to Suppliers, Net
Advance to suppliers consists of balances paid to suppliers for services or materials purchased that have not been provided or received. Advance to suppliers for services and materials is short-term in nature. Advance to suppliers is reviewed periodically to determine whether its carrying value has become impaired. The Company considers the assets to be impaired if the performance by the suppliers becomes doubtful. The Company uses the aging method to estimate the allowance for the questionable balances. In addition, at each reporting date, the Company generally determines the adequacy of allowance for doubtful accounts by evaluating all available information, and then records specific allowances for those advances based on the specific facts and circumstances.
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost, reduced by accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense related to property, plant, and equipment is computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, or in the case of leasehold improvements, the shorter of the initial lease term or the estimated useful life of the improvements. The useful life and depreciation method are reviewed periodically to ensure that the method and period of depreciation are consistent with the expected pattern of economic benefits from items of property, plant, and equipment. The estimated useful lives of depreciation and amortization of the principal classes of assets are as follows:
Useful life | ||
Land | ||
Property and buildings | ||
Equipment and machinery | ||
Office and electronic equipment | ||
Automobiles | ||
Leasehold improvements |
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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Property, Plant, and Equipment (continued)
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs, which do not materially extend the useful lives of the assets, are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments which substantially extend the useful life of assets are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization of assets retired or sold are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Construction in Progress
Construction in Progress (“CIP”) is recorded at cost for property, plant, and equipment where the asset is in construction or development. CIP accumulates cost of construction and transaction costs involved in the progress of acquiring the materials for construction or development. The Company does not commence depreciating the asset in CIP account because the asset has not yet been placed in service. Once an asset is placed in service, all costs associated with the asset that are recorded in the CIP account are transferred to plant, plant, and equipment for the asset.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company assesses its long-lived assets, including property and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Factors which may indicate potential impairment include a significant underperformance relative to the historical or projected future operating results or a significant negative industry or economic trend. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset. If impairment is indicated, a loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value is estimated based on the discounted future cash flows or comparable market values, if available. The Company did not record any impairment loss during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.
Asset Acquisition
An asset acquisition is an acquisition of an asset, or a group of assets, that does not meet the definition of a business, as substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired are concentrated in a single or group of similar, identifiable assets. Asset acquisitions are accounted for by using the cost accumulation model, whereby the cost of the acquisition, including certain transaction costs, is allocated to the assets acquired on a relative fair value basis. Determining and valuing intangible assets requires judgment.
Goodwill
Goodwill
represents the excess purchase price paid over the fair value of the net assets of acquired companies. Goodwill is not amortized. As
of March 31, 2023 and 2022, the carrying amount of goodwill was both $
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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Revenue Recognition
Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is derived from product sales, which consist of sales of the Company’s customized ready-made outerwear for large brand-name retailers and PPE. The Company considers purchase orders to be a contract with a customer. Contracts with customers are considered to be short term when the time between order confirmation and satisfaction of the performance obligations is equal to or less than one year. Virtually all of the Company’s contracts are short term. The Company recognizes revenue for the transfer of promised goods to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods. The Company typically satisfies its performance obligations in contracts with customers upon shipment of the goods. Generally, payment is due from customers within seven to 150 days of the invoice date. The contracts do not have significant financing components. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight from Jordan export dock are not an obligation of the Company. Returns and allowances are not a significant aspect of the revenue recognition process as historically they have been immaterial.
The Company also derives revenue rendering cutting and making services to other apparel vendors who subcontract order to the Company. Revenue is recognized when the service is rendered. All of the Company’s contracts have a single performance obligation satisfied at a point in time and the transaction price is stated in the contract, usually as a price per unit. All estimates are based on the Company’s historical experience, complete satisfaction of the performance obligation, and the Company’s best judgment at the time the estimate is made. Historically, sales returns have not significantly impacted the Company’s revenue.
The
Company does not have any contract assets since the Company has an unconditional right to consideration when the Company has satisfied
its performance obligation and payment from customers is not contingent on a future event. The Company had contract liabilities of $
The Company has one revenue generating reportable geographic segment under ASC Topic 280 “Segment Reporting” and derives its sales primarily from its sales of customized ready-made outerwear. The Company believes disaggregation of revenue by geographic region best depicts the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of its revenue and cash flows (see “Note 14—Segment Reporting”).
As
of March 31, 2023 and 2022, there was $
Shipping and Handling
Proceeds
collected from customers for shipping and handling costs are included in revenue. Shipping and handling costs are expensed as incurred
and are included in operating expenses, as a part of selling, general, and administrative expenses. Total shipping and handling expenses
were $
Income and Sales Taxes
The
Company is subject to income taxes on an entity basis on income arising in or derived from the tax jurisdiction in which each entity
is domiciled. Jerash Holdings and Jerash Supplies are incorporated/formed in the State of Delaware and are subject to federal income
tax in the United States of America. Treasure Success and Ever Winland are registered in Hong Kong and are subject to profit tax in Hong
Kong. Jiangmen Treasure Success is incorporated in China and is subject to corporate income tax in China. Jerash Garments, Jerash Embroidery,
Chinese Garments, Paramount, Jerash The First, MK Garments, and Kawkab Venus are subject to income tax in Jordan, unless an exemption
is granted.
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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Income and Sales Taxes (continued)
Jerash
Garments and its subsidiaries are subject to local sales tax of
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires the Company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Under this accounting standard, the effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
ASC
740 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. This interpretation requires that an entity recognize in its financial
statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained upon examination, based on the technical
merits of the position. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than
Foreign Currency Translation
The reporting currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar (“US$” or “$”). The Company uses JOD in Jordan companies, HKD in Treasure Success and Ever Winland, and Chinese Yuan (“CNY”) in Jiangmen Treasure Success as functional currency of each above-mentioned entity. The assets and liabilities of the Company have been translated into US$ using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, equity accounts have been translated at historical rates, and revenue and expenses have been translated into US$ using average exchange rates in effect during the reporting period. Cash flows are also translated at average translation rates for the periods. Therefore, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported on the consolidated statements of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the consolidated balance sheets. Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates from period to period are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as incurred, and the balance of transaction gains and losses were immaterial as of the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.
The value of JOD against US$ and other currencies may fluctuate and is affected by, among other things, changes in Jordan’s political and economic conditions. Any significant revaluation of JOD, HKD, and CNY may materially affect the Company’s financial condition in terms of US$ reporting. The following table outlines the currency exchange rates that were used in creating the consolidated financial statements in this report:
March 31,
2023 | March
31, 2022 | |||
Period-end spot rate | US$1=JOD | US$1=JOD | ||
US$1=HKD | US$1=HKD | |||
US$1=CNY | US$1=CNY | |||
Average rate | US$1=JOD | US$1=JOD | ||
US$1=HKD | US$1=HKD | |||
US$1=CNY | US$1=CNY |
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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company measures compensation expense for stock-based awards based upon the awards’ initial grant-date fair value. The estimated grant-date fair value of the award is recognized as expense over the requisite service period using the straight-line method.
The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using a Black-Scholes model. This model is affected by the Company’s stock price on the date of the grant as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include the expected term of the option, expected risk-free rates of return, the expected volatility of the Company’s common stock, and expected dividend yield, each of which is more fully described below. The assumptions for expected term and expected volatility are the two assumptions that significantly affect the grant date fair value.
● | Expected Term: the expected term of a warrant or a stock option is the period of time that the warrant or a stock option is expected to be outstanding. |
● | Risk-free Interest Rate: the Company bases the risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes model on the implied yield at the grant date of the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issued with an equivalent term to the stock-based award being valued. Where the expected term of a stock-based award does not correspond with the term for which a zero-coupon interest rate is quoted, the Company uses the nearest interest rate from the available maturities. |
● | Expected Stock Price Volatility: the Company utilizes the expected volatility of the Company’s common stock over the same period of time as the life of the warrant or stock option. When the Company’s own stock volatility information is unavailable for such period of time, the Company utilizes comparable public company volatility. |
● | Dividend Yield: Stock-based compensation awards granted prior to November 2018 assumed no dividend yield, while any subsequent stock-based compensation awards will be valued using the anticipated dividend yield. |
Earnings per Share
The Company computes earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings per Share” (“ASC 260”). ASC 260 requires companies with complex capital structures to present basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is measured as net income 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 (See “Note 13–Earnings per Share”).
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income consists of two components, net income and other comprehensive income (loss). The foreign currency translation gain or loss resulting from translation of the financial statements expressed in JOD or HKD or CNY to US$ is reported in other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC 825-10 requires certain disclosures regarding the fair value of financial instruments. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three-level fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
● | Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. |
● | Level 2 - Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, or other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. |
● | Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs. |
The Company considers the recorded value of its financial assets and liabilities, which consist primarily of cash, accounts receivable, bills receivables, other current assets, credit facilities, accounts payable, accrued expenses, income tax payables, other payables, amount due to a related party and operating lease liabilities to approximate the fair value of the respective assets and liabilities at March 31, 2023 and 2022 based upon the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities.
Concentrations and Credit Risk
Credit risk
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash. As of March
31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, $
Accounts receivable are typically unsecured and derived from revenue earned from customers, and therefore are exposed to credit risk. The risk is mitigated by the Company’s assessment of its customers’ creditworthiness and its ongoing monitoring of outstanding balances.
Customer and vendor concentration risk
The
Company’s sales are made primarily in the United States. Its operating results could be adversely affected by U.S. government policies
on importing business, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, and changes in local market conditions. The Company has a concentration of
its revenue and purchases with specific customers and suppliers. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, two customers accounted
for
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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Concentrations and Credit Risk (continued)
For
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the Company purchased approximately
Risks and Uncertainties
The principal operations of the Company are located in Jordan. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations may be influenced by political, economic, and legal environments in Jordan, as well as by the general state of the Jordanian economy. The Company’s operations in Jordan are subject to special considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic, and legal environment and foreign currency exchange. The Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in the political, regulatory, and social conditions in Jordan. Although the Company has not experienced losses from these situations and believes that it is in compliance with existing laws and regulations including its organization and structure disclosed in Note 1, this may not be indicative of future results.
NOTE 3 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all accounting standards updates (“ASUs”). Management periodically reviews new accounting standards that are issued.
In September 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This ASU is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations. This ASU requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This ASU requires enhanced disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of the Company’s portfolio. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements that provide additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, which amended the effective dates of ASU 2016-13. For public business entities that meet the definition of an SEC filer, excluding entities eligible to be smaller reporting companies (“SRC”) as defined by the SEC, ASU 2016-13 will become effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, ASU 2016-13 will become effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. As an SRC, the Company plans to adopt this ASU effective April 1, 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on its consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 4 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts receivable consisted of the following:
As of | As of | |||||||
March
31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | |||||||
Trade accounts receivable | $ | $ | ||||||
Less: allowances for doubtful accounts | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | $ | $ |
NOTE 5 – INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following:
As of | As of | |||||||
March
31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | |||||||
Raw materials | $ | $ | ||||||
Work-in-progress | ||||||||
Finished goods | ||||||||
Total inventory | $ | $ |
As
of March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had $
NOTE 6 – ADVANCE TO SUPPLIERS, NET
Advance to suppliers consisted of the following:
As of | As of | |||||||
March
31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | |||||||
Advance to suppliers | $ | $ | ||||||
Less: allowances for doubtful accounts | ||||||||
Advance to suppliers, net | $ | $ |
NOTE 7 – LEASES
The
Company has
All of the Company’s leases are classified as operating leases and primarily include office space and manufacturing facilities.
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NOTE 7 – LEASES (CONTINUED)
Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases was as follows:
March 31,
2023 | ||||
ROU assets | $ | |||
Operating lease liabilities – current | $ | |||
Operating lease liabilities – non-current | ||||
Total operating lease liabilities | $ |
The weighted average remaining lease terms and discount rates for all of operating leases were as follows as of March 31, 2023:
Remaining lease term and discount rate: | ||||
Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | ||||
Weighted average discount rate | % |
During
the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred total operating lease expenses of $
The following is a schedule, by fiscal years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2023:
2024 | $ | |||
2025 | ||||
2026 | ||||
2027 | ||||
2028 | ||||
Thereafter | ||||
Total lease payments | ||||
Less: imputed interest | ( | ) | ||
Less: prepayments | ( | ) | ||
Present value of lease liabilities | $ |
NOTE 8 – PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, plant, and equipment, net consisted of the following:
As of | As of | |||||||
March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | |||||||
Land(3) | $ | $ | ||||||
Property and buildings(3) | ||||||||
Equipment and machinery | ||||||||
Office and electric equipment | ||||||||
Automobiles | ||||||||
Leasehold improvements | ||||||||
Subtotal | ||||||||
Construction in progress (1)(2) | ||||||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Property, plant, and equipment, net | $ | $ |
(1) |
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NOTE 8 – PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, NET (CONTINUED)
(2) |
(3) |
For
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, depreciation expenses were $
NOTE 9 – EQUITY
Preferred Stock
The
Company has
Common Stock
The
Company had
On
June 24, 2021, the Board of Directors approved the grant of
On
June 13, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program, under which the Company may repurchase up to $
Statutory Reserve
In
accordance with the Corporate Law in Jordan, Jerash Garments, Jerash Embroidery, Chinese Garments, Paramount, Jerash The First, and MK
Garments and Kawkab Venus are required to make appropriations to certain reserve funds, based on net income determined in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles of Jordan.
Dividends
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $
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NOTE 10 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Warrants issued for services
From
time to time, the Company issues warrants to purchase its common stock. These warrants are valued using the Black-Scholes model and using
the volatility, market price, exercise price, risk-free interest rate, and dividend yield appropriate at the date the warrants were issued.
The major assumptions used in the Black Scholes model included the followings: the expected term is
All stock warrants activities are summarized as follows:
Option
to Acquire Shares | Weighted
Average Exercise Price | |||||||
Stock warrants outstanding at March 31, 2022 | $ | |||||||
Granted | ||||||||
Exercised | ||||||||
Expired | ( | ) | ||||||
Stock warrants outstanding at March 31, 2023 | $ |
Stock Options
On
March 21, 2018, the Board of Directors adopted the Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. 2018 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), pursuant
to which the Company may grant various types of equity awards.
On
April 9, 2018, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of
On
August 3, 2018, the Board of Directors granted the Company’s then Chief Financial Officer and Head of U.S. Operations a total of
On
November 27, 2019, the Board of Directors granted the Company’s Chief Financial Officer
All
these outstanding options were fully vested and exercisable. As of March 31, 2023, there were
All stock option activities are summarized as follows:
Option
to Acquire Shares |
Weighted
Average Exercise Price |
|||||||
Stock options outstanding at March 31, 2022 | $ | |||||||
Granted | ||||||||
Exercised | ||||||||
Forfeited | ||||||||
Stock options outstanding at March 31, 2023 | $ |
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NOTE 10 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED)
Restricted Stock Units
On
June 24, 2021, the Board of Directors approved the grant of
On
February 9, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the grant of
Total
expenses related to the RSU issued were $
NOTE 11 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The relationship and the nature of related party transactions are summarized as follow:
Name of Related Party | Relationship to the Company | Nature of Transactions | ||
Yukwise Limited (“Yukwise”) | ||||
Multi-Glory Corporation Limited (“Multi-Glory”) | ||||
Jiangmen V-Apparel Manufacturing Limited | ||||
Victory Apparel (Jordan) Manufacturing Company Limited (“Victory Apparel”) |
a. | Related party lease and purchases agreement |
On
July 1, 2020, Jiangmen Treasure Success and Jiangmen V-Apparel Manufacturing Limited entered into a factory lease agreement for office
and sample production purposes in Jiangmen, China from Jiangmen V-Apparel Manufacturing Limited for a monthly rent in the amount of CNY
b. | Consulting agreements |
On
January 12, 2018, Treasure Success and Yukwise entered into a consulting agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Choi will serve as Chief Executive
Officer and provide high-level advisory and general management services for $
On
January 16, 2018, Treasure Success and Multi-Glory entered into a consulting agreement, pursuant to which Multi-Glory will provide high-level
advisory, marketing, and sales services to the Company for $
c. | Borrowings from a related party |
As
of March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had outstanding balances due to Victory Apparel of $
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NOTE 12 – CREDIT FACILITIES
On
January 31, 2019, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“SCBHK”) offered to provide an import facility of up to $
Starting
from May and October 2021, the Company has participated in a financing program with
On
January 12, 2022, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBSHK”) offered to provide a banking facility of up to $
As of March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had $ outstanding amount under the DBSHK facility. The DBSHK facility is reviewed annually.
NOTE 13 – EARNINGS PER SHARE
The
following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.
As of March 31, 2023,
Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
(in $000s except share and | ||||||||
per share information) | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||
Net income attributable to Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.’s Common Stockholders | $ | $ | ||||||
Denominator: | ||||||||
Denominator for basic earnings per share (weighted-average shares) | ||||||||
Dilutive securities – unexercised warrants and options | ||||||||
Denominator for diluted earnings per share (adjusted weighted-average shares) | ||||||||
$ | $ |
NOTE 14 – SEGMENT REPORTING
ASC
280, “Segment Reporting,” establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments on a basis consistent
with the Company’s internal organizational structure as well as information about geographical areas, business segments and major
customers in financial statements for details on the Company’s business segments. The Company uses the “management approach”
in determining reportable operating segments. The management approach considers the internal organization and reporting used by the Company’s
chief operating decision maker for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source for determining the Company’s
reportable segments. Management, including the chief operating decision maker, reviews operation results by the revenue of the Company’s
products. The Company’s major product is outerwear. For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, outerwear accounted for
approximately
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NOTE 14 – SEGMENT REPORTING (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes sales by geographic areas for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
For
the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
United States | $ | $ | ||||||
Hong Kong | ||||||||
Jordan | ||||||||
Others | ||||||||
Total | $ | $ |
NOTE 15 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments
On
August 28, 2019, Jiangmen Treasure Success was incorporated under the laws of the People’s Republic of China in Jiangmen City,
Guangdong Province, China, with a total registered capital of HKD
Contingencies
From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues costs associated with these matters when they become probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred. The Company’s management does not expect any liability from the disposition of such claims and litigation individually or in the aggregate would not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
NOTE 16 – INCOME TAX
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) was enacted. The Tax Act imposed tax on previously untaxed accumulated earnings and profits (“E&P”) of foreign subsidiaries (the “Toll Charge”). The Toll Charge is based in part of the amount of E&P held in cash and other specific assets as of December 31, 2017. The Toll Charge can be paid over an eight-year period, starting in 2018, and will not accrue interest. Additionally, under the provisions of the Tax Act, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, the foreign earnings of Jerash Garments and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. taxation at the Jerash Holdings level under the new Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) regime.
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NOTE 16 – INCOME TAX (CONTINUED)
Income tax payable consisted of the following:
As
of March 31, 2023 | As
of March 31, 2022 | |||||||
Income tax payable – current | $ | $ | ||||||
Income tax payable – non-current | ||||||||
$ | $ |
The provision for income taxes consisted of the following:
For
the fiscal years ended March 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Domestic and foreign components of income (loss) before income taxes | ||||||||
Domestic | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Foreign | ||||||||
Total | $ | $ |
For
the fiscal years ended March 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | ||||||||
Current tax: | ||||||||
U.S. federal | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||
U.S. state and local | ||||||||
Foreign | ||||||||
Total Current Tax | ||||||||
Deferred tax: | ||||||||
U.S. federal | ( | ) | ||||||
Total deferred tax | ( | ) | ||||||
Total tax | $ | $ | ||||||
Effective tax rates | % | % |
A reconciliation of the effective tax rate was as follows:
For
the fiscal years ended March 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Tax at statutory rate | $ | $ | ||||||
State tax, net of federal benefit | ||||||||
Non-deductible expenses | ||||||||
Non-taxable income | ( | ) | ||||||
Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income | ||||||||
Tax Credits | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Foreign tax rate differential | ||||||||
Valuation Allowance | ( | ) | ||||||
Provision to return adjustments | ( | ) | ||||||
Total | $ | $ |
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NOTE 16 – INCOME TAX (CONTINUED)
The Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2023 and 2022 consisted of the following:
Deferred tax assets | As
of March 31, 2023 | As
of March 31, 2022 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | $ | $ | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
Net operating losses carried forward | ||||||||
Less: valuation allowance | ||||||||
Deferred tax assets, net | $ | $ |
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is considered more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As of March 31, 2023 and 2022, the allowance for deferred tax assets was $ .
As
of March 31, 2023, the Company had cumulative book-tax basis differences in its foreign subsidiaries of approximately $
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various states and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to April 1, 2016.
NOTE 17 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On
May 23, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the payment of a dividend of $
J&B
International Limited (“J&B”) is a joint venture company established in Hong Kong on January 10, 2023. On March 20, 2023,
Treasure Success and P. T. Eratex (Hong Kong) Limited entered into a Joint Venture and Shareholders’ Agreement, pursuant to which
Treasure Success acquired
Jerash
Garments recently received documents from Capital Bank of Jordan for a credit facility of $
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Financial Statements
We have filed the financial statements in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data as a part of this Amendment.
(b) Exhibits
The following is a list of all exhibits filed as part of this Amendment.
Exhibit Number |
Description | Location | ||
23.1 | Consent of Marcum LLP | Filed herewith | ||
23.2 | Consent of Friedman LLP | Filed herewith | ||
31.1 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | Filed herewith | ||
31.2 | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | Filed herewith | ||
32.1* | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | Furnished herewith | ||
32.2* | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | Furnished herewith | ||
101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | Filed herewith | ||
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | Filed herewith | ||
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | Filed herewith | ||
101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | Filed herewith | ||
101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | Filed herewith | ||
101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | Filed herewith | ||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | Filed herewith |
* | In accordance with Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of Regulation S-K and SEC Release No. 34-47986, the certifications furnished in Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 herewith are deemed to accompany this Amendment and will not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Such certifications will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act. |
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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.
JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC. | ||
Date: October 5, 2023 | By: | /s/ Gilbert K. Lee |
Name: | Gilbert K. Lee | |
Title: | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated below on October 5, 2023.
Signature | Title | |
/s/ Choi Lin Hung | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Treasurer | |
Choi Lin Hung | (Principal Executive Officer) | |
/s/ Gilbert K. Lee | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and | |
Gilbert K. Lee | Principal Accounting Officer) | |
/s/ Wei Yang | Vice President, Secretary, and Director | |
Wei Yang | ||
/s/ Bill Korn | Director | |
Bill Korn | ||
/s/ Ibrahim H. Saif | Director | |
Ibrahim H. Saif | ||
/s/ Mak Chi Yan | Director | |
Mak Chi Yan |
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