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Exhibit 99.1

MDJM LTD

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Page

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

F-2

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

F-3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

F-4

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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MDJM LTD and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

June 30,

December 31, 

    

2024

    

2023

(Unaudited)

Assets

Current Assets

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

$

84,241

$

503,505

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for CECL - trade receivable of $47,068 and $47,199 respectively

 

150,210

 

164,170

Prepaid expenses

 

801,625

 

11,765

Other receivables

 

2,510

 

3,069

Total Current Assets

 

1,038,586

 

682,509

Property and equipment, net

 

3,281,273

 

3,307,371

  

  

Other Assets

VAT credit

2,688

9,362

Total Other Assets

 

2,688

 

9,362

Total Assets

$

4,322,547

$

3,999,242

  

  

Liabilities and Equity

  

  

Current Liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

240,750

$

101,969

Due to related party

 

12,117

 

Deferred income

27,989

20,068

Total Current Liabilities

 

280,856

 

122,037

Total Liabilities

 

280,856

 

122,037

Equity:

  

  

Ordinary shares: 50,000,000 shares authorized, par value: $0.001 per share, 12,874,496 and 11,675,216 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

 

12,874

 

11,675

Additional paid in capital

 

8,362,374

 

6,845,394

Statutory reserve

 

327,140

 

327,140

Retained deficit

 

(4,689,447)

 

(3,363,436)

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 

28,750

 

56,432

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

4,041,691

 

3,877,205

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

4,322,547

$

3,999,242

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MDJM LTD and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

    

2024

    

2023

Revenue

$

9,952

$

39,966

 

 

Operating Expenses:

 

 

  

Payroll, payroll taxes, and others

 

897,698

 

327,162

Professional fees

257,844

373,921

Depreciation and amortization

 

37,587

 

38,690

Allowance for CECL - trade receivable, net

 

963

 

(139,370)

Other general and administrative

 

142,357

 

333,745

Total Operating Expenses

 

1,336,449

 

934,148

 

 

Loss From Operations

 

(1,326,497)

 

(894,182)

 

 

Other Income (Expense):

 

 

Gain (loss) on sale of asset

 

 

(13)

Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions

139

1,927

Interest (expense) income

 

1

 

(2,245)

Other income

 

346

 

111,885

Total Other Income

 

486

 

111,554

 

  

 

  

Loss Before Income Tax

 

(1,326,011)

 

(782,628)

Income tax

 

 

(11,071)

Net Loss

$

(1,326,011)

$

(793,699)

 

 

Net loss per ordinary share - basic and diluted

$

(0.11)

$

(0.07)

Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted

 

11,881,671

 

11,675,216

Comprehensive Income (Loss):

 

 

Net loss

$

(1,326,011)

$

(793,699)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

 

Change in foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(27,682)

 

(11,046)

Total other comprehensive loss

$

(1,353,693)

$

(804,745)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MDJM LTD and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

Accumulated 

Ordinary Shares

Retained 

Other 

Number of 

Amount of 

Additional Paid in 

Earnings

Comprehensive 

Noncontrolling 

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024

  

Ordinary Shares

  

Ordinary Shares

  

Capital

  

Statutory Reserve

  

(Deficits)

  

Income (Loss)

  

Interest

  

Total Equity

Balance - December 31, 2023

11,675,216

    

$

11,675

    

$

6,845,394

    

$

327,140

    

$

(3,363,436)

    

$

56,432

    

$

    

$

3,877,205

Share-based compensation - May 14, 2024

23,360

 

23

 

24,738

 

 

 

 

 

24,761

Share-based compensation - May 31, 2024

1,175,920

1,176

1,492,242

1,493,418

Comprehensive income (loss):

Net loss - six months

 

 

 

 

(1,326,011)

 

 

 

(1,326,011)

Change in foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

(27,682)

 

 

(27,682)

Balance - June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

12,874,496

$

12,874

$

8,362,374

$

327,140

$

(4,689,447)

$

28,750

$

$

4,041,691

.

Accumulated 

Ordinary Shares

Retained 

Other 

Number of 

Amount of

Additional Paid in 

Earnings

Comprehensive 

Noncontrolling 

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

Ordinary Shares

Ordinary Shares

Capital

Statutory Reserve

(Deficits)

Income (Loss)

Interest

Total Equity

Balance - December 31, 2022

11,675,216

$

11,675

$

6,845,394

$

327,140

$

(2,202,990)

$

(52,088)

$

$

4,929,131

Comprehensive income (loss):

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

(793,699)

 

 

 

(793,699)

Change in foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

(11,046)

 

 

(11,046)

Balance - June 30, 2023

11,675,216

$

11,675

$

6,845,394

$

327,140

$

(2,996,689)

$

(63,134)

$

$

4,124,386

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MDJM LTD and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

    

2024

    

2023

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

  

 

  

Net loss

$

(1,326,011)

$

(793,699)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

37,587

 

38,690

(Recovery) allowance for CECL - trade receivable, net

 

963

 

(139,370)

(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions

 

(139)

 

(1,927)

Loss (gain) on sale of asset

13

Share-based compensation

 

746,709

 

Non cash interest expense

7,900

Changes in deferred tax assets

11,071

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivables

 

9,294

 

822,240

Decrease (increase) in other receivables

 

492

 

2,551

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expense

 

(43,243)

 

(19,239)

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

142,635

 

(175,556)

(Decrease) increase in VAT and other tax payable

 

6,605

 

(24,795)

Increase in related party payable

 

12,205

 

(Decrease) increase in deferred income

 

8,349

 

7,124

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities

 

(404,554)

 

(264,997)

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

Purchase of fixtures, office equipment and improvements

 

(13,325)

 

(45,061)

Proceeds from disposal of asset

1,414

Loan repayment received

2,886

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

(13,325)

 

(40,761)

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

Proceeds from short term loans

(371,028)

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

(371,028)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

(1,385)

 

5,208

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(419,264)

(671,578)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of the period

503,505

1,433,158

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of the period

$

84,241

$

761,580

Cash and cash equivalents

$

83,787

$

757,047

Restricted foreign currency

454

4,533

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

$

84,241

$

761,580

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure Cash Flow Information:

 

 

Cash paid for:

 

 

Interest

$

1,108

Income taxes

$

$

Non-cash investing and financing activities

Share-based compensation applied to construction in progress

$

24,950

$

Share-based compensation applied to prepaid expense

$

746,709

$

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MDJM LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Organization

MDJM LTD (the “Company” or “MDJM”) was incorporated on January 26, 2018, under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempted company under the name of MDJLEAD LTD. Effective on May 7, 2018, the Company changed its corporate name to MDJM LTD. The Company, through its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom (the “UK”), engages in the hospitality industry and owns and manages hotel and restaurant businesses in the UK. In 2022, the Company’s subsidiaries in the UK acquired two real estate properties located in the UK, which have been remodeled as hotels with restaurant facilities. Historically, the Company, through Mingdajiahe (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (“Mingda Tianjin” or the “VIE,” formerly known as Tianjin Mingda Jiahe Real Estate Co., Ltd.), was principally engaged in providing end-to-end services in the life cycle of a residential real estate project, including primary real estate agency services in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). The Company, its subsidiaries, and the VIE are also collectively referred to as the “Group.”

MDJCC Limited (“MDJM Hong Kong”) was incorporated on February 9, 2018, under the laws of Hong Kong. MDJM owns 100% of the equity interests in MDJM Hong Kong.

MD Local Global Limited (“MDJM UK”) was incorporated in the UK under the Companies Act 2006 as a private company on October 28, 2020, and it is registered in England and Wales. MDJM owns 100% of the equity interests in MDJM UK.

Mansions Catering and Hotel LTD (“Mansions,” formerly known as Mansions Estate Agent Ltd) was incorporated under the laws of England as a limited company on June 15, 2021, to conduct residential property management and hospitality business. At the time of incorporation, MDJM UK held 51% of the ownership interests in Mansions, Ocean Tide Wealth Limited, a specialist mortgage broker in the UK, held 41% of the ownership interests, and Mingzhe Zhang, an individual, held the remaining 8%. On May 20, 2022, MDJM UK acquired the 41% ownership interests from Ocean Tide Wealth Limited with a consideration of one British pound sterling. On May 20, 2022, MDJM UK acquired the 8% ownership interests from Mingzhe Zhang with a consideration of one British pound sterling. After the acquisition, MDJM UK holds 100% of the ownership interests in Mansions.

On January 14, 2022, Mingda Jiahe Development Investment Co., Ltd (“MD Japan”) was incorporated under Japanese laws. MDJM holds 100% of the equity interest in MD Japan. MD Japan did not generate any revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

On February 16, 2022, MD Lokal Global GmbH (“MD German”) was incorporated under German laws. MDJM holds 100% of the equity interest in MD German. MD German did not generate any revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

On August 22, 2023, the Company incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary in the UK under the name of Fernie Castle Culture Limited (“FCC”). FCC is engaged in the management and development of the “Fernie” brand, including “Fernie” brand name related products and services.

Beijing Mingda Jiahe Technology Development Co., Ltd. (“Mingda Beijing”), is a limited liability company established on March 9, 2018, under the laws of the PRC. Mingda Beijing is a wholly foreign-owned entity and 100% owned by MDJM Hong Kong.

Mingda Tianjin is a limited liability company established on September 25, 2002, under the laws of the PRC.

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The following table lists the wholly owned subsidiaries and the consolidated VIE of the Company:

Date of

Place of

Percentage of

Name of the Company

    

Incorporation

    

Incorporation

    

Ownership

MDJM Hong Kong

 

February 9, 2018

 

Hong Kong

 

100%

MDJM UK

October 28, 2020

England and Wales

100%

Mansions

June 15, 2021

England and Wales

100%

FCC

August 22, 2023

England and Wales

100%

MD Japan

January 14, 2022

Japan

100%

MD German

February 16, 2022

Germany

100%

Mingda Beijing

 

March 9, 2018

 

PRC

 

100%

Mingda Tianjin

 

September 25, 2002

 

PRC

 

VIE

VIE Arrangements

PRC regulations currently prohibit or restrict foreign ownership of companies that provide services in certain industries. To comply with these regulations, on April 28, 2018, Mingda Beijing entered into a series of contractual arrangements with Mingda Tianjin and shareholders of Mingda Tianjin (collectively, the “VIE Agreements”). Due to PRC legal restrictions on foreign ownership in the real estate sector, neither the Company nor its subsidiaries own any equity interest in Mingda Tianjin. Instead, for accounting purposes, the Company controls and receives the economic benefits of Mingda Tianjin’s business operation through the VIE Agreements, which enable the Company to consolidate the financial results of the VIE and its subsidiaries in the Company’s consolidated financial statements under the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

Agreements that Transfer Economic Benefits of Mingda Tianjin

On April 28, 2018, Mingda Beijing entered into an “Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement” (the “Business Agreement”) with Mingda Tianjin. Pursuant to the Business Agreement, Mingda Beijing will provide a series of consulting and technical support services to Mingda Tianjin and is entitled to receive 100% of Mingda Tianjin’s net income after deduction of required PRC statutory surplus reserve as a service fee. The service fee is paid annually or at any such time agreed by Mingda Beijing and Mingda Tianjin. The term of this Business Agreement is valid for 10 years upon execution of the agreement and may be extended or terminated prior to the expiration date at the will of Mingda Beijing. Unless expressly provided by the Business Agreement, without prior written consent of Mingda Beijing Mingda Tianjin may not engage any third party to provide the services offered by Mingda Beijing under the Business Agreement.

Agreements that Enable the Company to Control and Receive the Economic Benefits of Mingda Tianjin’s Business Operation for Accounting Purposes

On April 28, 2018, each of the shareholders of Mingda Tianjin entered into an “Exclusive Call Option Agreement” (collectively, the “Option Agreements”) with Mingda Beijing. Pursuant to the Option Agreements, each of the shareholders of Mingda Tianjin granted an irrevocable and unconditional option to Mingda Beijing or its designees to acquire all or part of such shareholder’s equity interests in Mingda Tianjin at its sole discretion, to the extent as permitted by PRC laws and regulations then in effect. The consideration for such acquisition of all equity interests in Mingda Tianjin will be equal to the registered capital of Mingda Tianjin, and if PRC law requires the consideration to be greater than the registered capital, the consideration will be the minimum amount as permitted by PRC law. The Option Agreements are valid for 10 years upon execution of the Option Agreement and may be extended prior to the expiration date at will by Mingda Beijing.

On April 28, 2018, each of the shareholders of Mingda Tianjin also entered into an “Equity Pledge Agreement” (collectively, the “Pledge Agreements”) with Mingda Beijing. Pursuant to the Pledge Agreements, the shareholders pledged their respective equity interests in Mingda Tianjin to guarantee the performance of the obligations of the VIE. Mingda Beijing, as pledgee, will be entitled to certain rights, including the right to sell the pledged equity interests. Pursuant to the Pledge Agreements, each of the shareholders of Mingda Tianjin cannot transfer, sell, pledge, dispose of, or otherwise create any new encumbrance on their respective equity interests in Mingda Tianjin without the prior written consent of Mingda Beijing. The equity pledge right will expire when the exclusive business cooperation between Mingda Beijing and Mingda Tianjin is terminated and all service fees are paid. The equity pledges of Mingda Tianjin have been registered with the relevant local branch of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce.

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Risks in Relation to the VIE Structure

The Company believes that the VIE Agreements are in compliance with PRC law and are legally enforceable. However, uncertainties in the PRC legal system could limit the Company’s ability to enforce the VIE Agreements and the interests of the shareholders of the VIE may diverge from those of the Company, and that may potentially increase the risk that such shareholders would seek to act inconsistently with the contractual terms, for example by influencing the VIE not to pay the service fees when required to do so.

The Company’s ability to, for accounting purposes, control and receive the economic benefits of Mingda Tianjin’s business operation through the VIE Agreements, and to consolidate the financial results of the VIE and its subsidiaries in its consolidated financial statements, also depends on the power of attorney Mingda Beijing has to vote on all matters requiring shareholder approval in the VIE. The Company believes this power of attorney is legally enforceable but may not be as effective as direct equity ownership.

In addition, if the VIE Agreements are found to be in violation of any existing PRC laws and regulations, the Company may be subject to fines or other actions. The Company does not believe such actions would result in the liquidation or dissolution of the Company, Mingda Beijing, or the VIE.

The Company, through its subsidiaries and the VIE Agreements, has (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the entity’s economic performance and (2) the right to receive benefits from the VIE. Accordingly, the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE and has consolidated the financial results of the VIE.

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of consolidation

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. The results reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for any interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for the entire year.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on April 29, 2024.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 included herein has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, its subsidiaries, the VIE, and the branch offices of the VIE. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

The Group evaluates each of its interests in private companies to determine whether or not the investee is a VIE and, if so, whether the Group is the primary beneficiary of such VIE. In determining whether the Group is the primary beneficiary, the Group considers if the Group (i) has the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE, and (ii) receives the economic benefits of the VIE that could be significant to the VIE. If deemed the primary beneficiary, the Group consolidates the VIE.

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Use of Estimates

The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from such estimates. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the Group’s financial statements include useful lives and valuation of long-lived assets, allowance for doubtful accounts, assumptions related to the consolidation of entities in which the Group holds variable interests, and valuation allowance on deferred tax.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Group follows the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). It clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, and establishes a fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date;

Level 2 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data; and

Level 3 - Inputs are unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s assumptions on what assumptions the market participants would use to price the asset or liability based on the best available information.

The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other receivables, prepaid expenses, VAT credit, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related party, and deferred income approximate their fair value based on the short-term maturity of these instruments.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

The Group maintains cash and cash equivalents with various commercial banks within the PRC and the UK. Cash in the PRC denominated in RMB may not be freely transferable out of the PRC because of exchange control regulations or other reasons. Such restricted cash amounted to $454 and $4,533 as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Group has not experienced any losses in the bank accounts and believes it is not exposed to any risks on its cash held in PRC and UK banks.

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Costs include any incremental costs that are directly attributable to the construction or acquisition of the item of property and equipment. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred, while major maintenance and remodeling costs are capitalized if they extend the useful life of the asset. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives.

When property and equipment are sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the results of operations.

Classification

    

Estimated Useful Life

Buildings and leasehold improvement

50 years

Building fixtures, furniture and landscaping

4 to 10 years

Office Equipment and Fixtures

3 to 5 years

Software

2 or 10 years

Vehicles

4 or 5 years

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Revenue Recognition

The Group adopted ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). The Group determines revenue recognition through the following five steps: (i) identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer, (ii) identification of the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determination of the transaction price, (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognition of revenue when, or as, the Group satisfies a performance obligation.

Historically, the Group’s major revenue is generated by commission fees from selling real estate properties by the VIE. The VIE’s service contracts typically include the terms of parties, services to be provided, service covered period, details of service fee calculation, and terms or conditions when services are to be paid. The performance obligation of the operating entities is clearly defined as to the sale of real properties specified in the contracts. The performance obligation is satisfied when at the point of closing of the sales contract with each property buyer is completed and when the developer receives the proceeds from the sales (cash and/or bank loans). The commission fee is determined based on the total value of the property sold multiplied by the commission rate agreed upon in the contracts. The commission rates vary among developers. The payment terms also vary with certain developers dividing the contracts into several phases and making payment when a phase has been completed. These variable considerations will not change the calculation of the commission fee. The transaction price is determined based on the commission rate and properties sold.

Commission revenue from property brokerage is recognized when: (i) the VIE has completed its performance obligation to sell properties per contract, (ii) the property developer and the buyer have completed a property sales transaction and the developer has received a full or partial amount of proceeds from the buyer or full or partial payment from the bank if mortgaged, and (iii) the property developer granted confirmation to the VIE to issue an invoice per contract. The Group recognizes revenue net of value-added taxes (“VAT”).

The Group does not handle any monetary transactions nor act as an escrow intermediary between the developers and the buyers.

Certain sales contracts allow developers to withhold a certain percentage of the total commission for a certain period as a risk fund to cover potential damages caused by the sales activities of the VIE. In these circumstances, the Group’s operating performance obligations have not been fulfilled until the withholding period has passed. Since the amount being withheld is the risk of loss from the sales transaction, the Group records the amount withheld by developers as deferred income and will recognize the income when the withholding period has passed, and the amount withheld is confirmed by the developers.

The Group started engaging in the business of managing rental property via Mansions in August 2021. Mansions receives a one-time referral fee from tenants, based on a certain percentage of the total leased value of the lease agreement. The Group recognizes the revenue, when (i) the lease agreement is executed, and (ii) the tenant makes its first payment. Mansions also provides management services to tenants and collects service fees. Management service fees are recognized monthly. The prepayment of the monthly service fee is recorded as deferred income.

The Group started engaging in the hotel business via MDJM UK and Mansions in the UK in May 2023. The Group recognizes revenue from its hotel operations in accordance with ASC 606. Revenue is recognized when control of goods and services is transferred to the customer, which typically occurs at the point in time when the customer consumes or utilizes the services provided by the Group’s hotels. The Group’s revenue streams from hotel operations primarily consist of room sales, food and beverage services, event space rentals, and other ancillary services. Revenue recognition for these streams is as follows: revenue from room sales is recognized over the duration of the customer’s stay, as control of the lodging service is transferred to the customer during the stay. Revenue is allocated to each night’s stay based on the agreed-upon room rate. Revenue from food and beverage services is recognized at the point in time when the food and beverages are served to the customer. Revenue is based on the menu prices and is recognized as the customer consumes the items. Revenue from event space rentals is recognized at the point in time when the event space is made available to the customer for the event. Revenue is recognized based on the agreed-upon rental fee for the space. Revenue from other ancillary services, such as parking, and recreational facilities, is recognized at the point in time when the service is provided to the customer. The transaction price for each contract is determined based on the consideration agreed upon with the customer. If contracts include multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on their relative standalone selling prices. The Group periodically assesses its contracts to ensure that revenue recognition is consistent with the principles of ASC 606. Changes in estimates or adjustments to revenue recognition are recognized in the period in which the change in estimate or adjustment becomes known.

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Segment

ASC 280 “Segment Reporting” required a public entity to report separately information about an operating segment that meets any of the following quantitative thresholds: (i) its reported revenue, including both sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers, is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments; (ii) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount, of either: 1. the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss, and 2. the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss; and (iii) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments. Operating segments that do not meet any of the quantitative thresholds may be considered reportable, and separately disclosed, if management believes that information about the segment would be useful to readers of the financial statements. A company’s operating segments are defined as components of the company that engage in business activities that generate revenue and incur expenses, and whose results are regularly reviewed by the company’s chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance.

The Group uses “the management approach” in determining reportable operating segments. The management approach considers the internal organization and reporting used by the Group’s chief operating decision maker for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source for determining the Group’s reportable segments.

Business Tax and Value Added Tax (“VAT”)

The PRC government implemented a VAT reform pilot program, which replaced the business tax with VAT. Since May 2016, the changes from business tax to VAT have been expanded to all other service sectors which used to be subject to business tax. The VAT rate applicable to subsidiaries of the Company and the VIE is 6%. The Group accrues VAT payable when revenue is recognized.

The UK government will charge VAT on business services and commissions. The standard VAT rate is 20%. All income of UK subsidiaries will be subject to VAT. The Group accrues VAT payable when revenue is recognized.

Marketing and Advertising Expenses

Marketing and advertising expenses consist primarily of marketing planning fees and advertisements expenses used for targeted sales. The Group expenses all marketing and advertising costs as incurred and records these costs within “Selling expenses” on the consolidated statements of operations when incurred. The Group did not incur such expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Income Taxes

The Group’s operation in China is governed by the income tax laws of the PRC. The Chinese Corporate Income Tax applies to all companies in China, both foreign owned and Chinese owned. It is levied on company profits at a rate of 25%.

The Group’s operation in the UK is governed by the income tax laws of the UK. The main rate of corporation tax is 25% for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023 (previously 19% in the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2022). In addition, from April 1, 2023, a 19% small profits rate of corporation tax was introduced for companies whose profits do not exceed GBP50,000.

Deferred income taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities, and their reported amounts in the financial statements, net operating loss carry forwards and credits by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years when the reported amounts of the asset or liability are expected to be recovered or settled, respectively. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Current income taxes are provided for in accordance with the laws of the relevant taxing authorities.

The Group only recognizes tax liabilities related to uncertain tax positions when such positions are more likely than not of being sustained upon examination. For such positions, the Group recognizes the largest amount of tax liabilities that is more than fifty percent likely of being sustained upon the ultimate settlement of such uncertain position. There were no such tax liabilities recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Group records interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. There were no such interest and penalties for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

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Per Share Amounts

The Company computes per share amounts in accordance with ASC Topic 260 “Earnings per Share” (EPS), which requires presentation of basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net income (loss) available to holders of ordinary shares by the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue ordinary shares were exercised or converted into ordinary shares or resulted in the issuance of ordinary shares that then shared in the earnings of the Company, if any. This is computed by dividing net earnings by the combination of dilutive ordinary share equivalents.

The Company had a total of 126,082 underwriter’s warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2022. The underwriter’s warrants are exercisable at a price of $6.25. As of June 30, 2023, the Company’s closing share price was $1.80, which had no dilutive impact. In addition, the Company incurred net losses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and all potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computation of diluted shares outstanding, as they would have had an anti-dilutive impact. The underwriter’s warrants expired on November 13, 2023.

June 30,

June 30,

    

2024

    

2023

Numerator for earnings per share:

Net loss attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders

$

(1,326,011)

$

(793,699)

Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share:

Basic and weighted average ordinary shares

 

11,881,671

 

11,675,216

Per share amount

Per share - basic and diluted

$

(0.11)

$

(0.07)

Comprehensive Income

The Group follows ASC 220-10, “Reporting Comprehensive Income,” which requires the reporting of comprehensive income in addition to net income. Comprehensive income is a more inclusive financial reporting methodology that includes disclosure of information that historically has not been recognized in the calculation of net income. Comprehensive income generally represents all changes in shareholders’ equity during the period except those resulting from investments by, or distributions to shareholders.

Foreign Currency Translation

The Group’s principal operations are based in the UK and the PRC. Its financial position and operational results are determined using GBP and RMB as functional currencies. However, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. Dollars. Foreign currency-denominated results of operations and cash flows are translated at the average exchange rate during the reporting period. Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date, while equity in the functional currency is translated at the historical rate of exchange at the time of capital contribution. Consequently, amounts reported on the consolidated statements of cash flows may not align precisely with changes in corresponding balances on the consolidated balance sheets. Translation adjustments resulting from period-to-period exchange rate fluctuations are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of changes in shareholders’ equity. Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Any resulting gains or losses are recognized in the results of operations as they occur. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, transaction gains of $139 and $1,927, respectively, were recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

The following table outlines the currency exchange rates used in the consolidated financial statements:

June 30,

June 30,

December 31, 

1 US$ = RMB

    

2024

    

2023

    

2023

At end of the period - RMB

 

7.2672

 

7.2688

 

7.0999

Average rate for the period ended - RMB

 

7.2151

 

6.9294

 

7.0809

1 US$ = GBP

At end of the period - GBP

0.7911

0.7899

0.7847

Average rate for the period ended - GBP

0.7904

0.8109

0.8039

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Concentration Risk

The Group’s business, financial condition, and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic, and legal environment in the PRC, and by the general state of the economy of the PRC. The Group’s operations in the PRC are subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America. The Group’s results may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things. Financial instruments which potentially subject the Group to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and trade accounts receivable. All of the Group’s cash in the PRC is maintained with state-owned banks within the PRC. Per PRC regulations, the maximum insured bank deposit amount is approximately $69,000 (RMB500,000) for each depositor. The Group’s total unprotected cash in the PRC banks amounted to approximately $0 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The Group has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any risks on its cash in bank accounts.

The Company’s subsidiaries in the UK have bank accounts in the UK. Customer deposits held by banks, building societies and credit unions (including in Northern Ireland) in UK establishments that are authorized by the Prudential Regulation Authority are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to GBP85,000, which was approximately $107,000. The Group’s total unprotected cash in bank amounted to approximately $0 and $367,949, as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Group has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any risks on its cash in bank accounts.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2019-12-Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. This ASU summarizes the FASB’s recently issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2019-12, simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The ASU enhances and simplifies various aspects of the income tax accounting guidance in ASC 740. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. The adoption of this ASU had no material impact on the Group’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), which requires the measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held at amortized cost. ASU 2016-13 replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with an expected loss methodology, which will result in more timely recognition of credit losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2019, excluding entities eligible to be smaller reporting company. For all other entities, the requirements are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. ASU 2016-13 has been amended by ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05, and ASU 2019-11. For entities that have not yet adopted ASU No. 2016-13, the effective dates and transition methodology for ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05, and ASU 2019-11 are the same as the effective dates and transition methodology in ASU 2016-13. The Group adopted this standard for the year beginning January 1, 2023. The adoption of this standard had no material impact on the Group’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

The Group considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. The ASUs not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on the Group’s consolidated financial position and/or results of operations.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by FASB that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption. The Group does not discuss recent pronouncements that are not anticipated to have an impact on or are unrelated to its consolidated financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, or disclosures.

NOTE 3 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Accounts receivable are primarily agent service fee receivable due from real estate developers and are recognized and carried at the amount billed to a customer, net of allowance for expected loss from doubtful accounts.

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As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, accounts receivable consisted of the following:

June 30,

December 31, 

   

2024

   

2023

Accounts receivable

$

197,278

$

211,369

Allowance for CECL

 

(47,068)

 

 

(47,199)

Accounts receivable, net

$

150,210

 

$

164,170

ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), which requires the measurement and recognition of expected credit losses to all financial assets held at amortized cost. Being a smaller reporting company, the Group adopted this standard for the year beginning January 1, 2023.

The current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model requires measurement of the expected credit loss even if that risk of loss is remote. Management believes that historical collection information is a reasonable basis on which to determine expected credit losses because the composition of the accounts receivable at the reporting date is consistent with that used in developing the historical credit-loss percentages. That is, the similar risk characteristics of the customers and their payment practices have not changed significantly over time. However, the foreseeable economic conditions will have a significant impact on the Group’s collectability of the accounts receivable. The Management believes that the treasury bill rate of the U.S. Treasury is a useful indicator to reflect the future cost of the credit and the trend of economic at the time of reporting. The Group combined treasury bill rate and the Group’s historical loss rate to determine the rates of expected estimated credit losses. The accounts receivable sharing similar risk characteristics are pooled when the CECL is calculated. Following CECL rates were used to calculate current expected credit losses:

Age of accounts receivable

    

Current

    

31-60 days

    

61-90 days

    

91-180 days

    

181-365 days

    

Over 365 days

Historical loss rate

 

0.00

%  

0.00

%  

0.00

%  

0.00

%  

5.00

%  

20.00

%

Adjustment

 

0.45

%  

0.45

%  

0.45

%  

1.33

%  

2.56

%  

5.11

%

CECL rate

 

0.45

%  

0.45

%  

0.45

%  

1.33

%  

7.56

%  

25.11

%

Major Customers

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Group did not have any major active customers in the PRC market, except for an account receivable balance of approximately $122,000 from a former major customer.

For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Group had two major wedding customers. The revenue from these two customers accounted for 23% and 15% of the Group’s revenue during that period, respectively. There was no accounts receivable from these two customers.

NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:

June 30,

December 31, 

    

2024

   

2023

Land and buildings

$

3,088,839

$

3,114,032

Building fixtures, facilities, and furniture

193,299

187,826

Leasehold improvement

20,972

21,143

Landscaping

21,861

22,039

Office Equipment and Fixtures

 

30,638

 

31,306

Auto

 

41,026

 

41,361

Construction in progress

37,568

6,372

Total Assets

 

3,434,203

 

3,424,079

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(152,930)

 

(116,708)

Net Assets

$

3,281,273

$

3,307,371

For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, depreciation expenses were $37,587 and $38,690, respectively.

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NOTE 5 – INCOME TAX AND DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

The Group has no presence in the United States and does not conduct business in the United States, so no United States income tax is imposed upon the Group.

MDJM was incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands. Under the current laws of the Cayman Islands, the Company and its subsidiaries are not subject to tax on income or capital gains. Additionally, upon payments of dividends by the Company to its shareholders, no Cayman Islands withholding tax will be imposed.

MDJM Hong Kong was incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong and is subject to the uniform tax rate of 16.5%. Under Hong Kong tax law, it is exempted from the Hong Kong income tax on its foreign-derived income and there are no withholding taxes in Hong Kong on the remittance of dividends. MDJM Hong Kong did not have significant activities in Hong Kong during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

MDJM UK and Mansions were incorporated in the UK. A UK company is subject to UK corporation tax on its income profits and capital profits. The main rate of corporation tax was 25% for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023 (previously 19% in the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2022). In addition, from April 1, 2023, a 19% small profits rate of corporation tax was introduced for companies whose profits do not exceed GBP50,000.

Historically, the Company, through its Chinese subsidiary, Mingda Beijing, and the VIE, is principally engaged in business in the PRC and is subject to a standard tax rate of 25%. At the beginning of 2019, the China State Administration of Taxation issued an income tax abatement policy to small businesses with taxable income less than RMB3 million, a number of employees less than 300, and total assets less than RMB50 million for the tax periods from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021. According to the tax abatement policy, the income tax rate was reduced to 5% for small businesses with taxable income less than RMB1 million, and the income tax rate was reduced to 10% for small businesses with taxable income from RMB1 million to RMB3 million. In 2022, a new tax abatement policy was issued. From January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, the income tax rate was 2.5% for small businesses with taxable income under RMB1 million; and from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, income tax rate will be 5% for small businesses with taxable income between RMB1 million to RMB3 million. Mingda Beijing and Mingda Tianjin are qualified to receive the above tax abatement.

The Group adopted ASC 740-10-25 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes and such adoption did not have any material impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Tax regulations are subject to the interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and require significant judgment to apply. All tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, continue to be more likely than not ultimately settled at the full amount claimed. The Group’s tax filings are subject to the PRC tax bureau’s examination for a period up to five years. The Group is not currently under any examination by the PRC tax bureau.

Deferred income tax assets are recognized for temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Current income taxes are provided in accordance with the laws of the relevant taxing authorities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted rates expected to apply to taxable income in which temporary differences are expected to be reversed or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of changes in tax rates is recognized in the statement of comprehensive income in the period of the enactment of the change.

The provision for income tax for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:

June 30,

June 30,

    

2024

    

2023

Current

$

$

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

(11,071)

Total income tax

$

$

(11,071)

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Deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

    

June 30,

    

December 31,

Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities):

2024

2023

Accounts receivable, net

$

11,767

$

11,800

Net operating loss - China

 

559,176

 

475,900

Net operating loss - UK

179,855

 

110,215

Deferred tax assets

750,798

597,915

Valuation allowance

(750,798)

(597,915)

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

$

$

Reconciliation of the statutory income tax rate and the Group’s effective income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were as follows:

June 30,

June 30,

 

China

    

2024

    

2023

 

Hong Kong statutory income tax rate

 

16.50

%  

16.50

%

Valuation allowance recognized with respect to the loss in Hong Kong Company

 

(16.50)

%  

(16.50)

%

PRC statutory income tax rate

 

25.00

%  

25.00

%

Valuation allowance recognized with respect to the loss in PRC Company

 

(25.00)

%  

(25.00)

%

Effect of valuation and deferred tax adjustments

 

0.00

%  

(2.52)

%

Effective rate

 

0.00

%  

(2.25)

%

United Kingdom

UK statutory income tax rate

19.00

%

19.00

%

Valuation allowance recognized with respect to the loss in UK

(19.00)

%

(19.00)

%

Effect of valuation and deferred tax adjustments

0.00

%

0.00

%

Effective rate

0.00

%

0.00

%

Aggregate undistributed earnings of the Company’s subsidiaries, the VIE, and the VIE’s subsidiaries located in the PRC that were available for distribution on June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are considered to be indefinitely reinvested and accordingly, no provision has been made for the Chinese dividend withholding taxes that would be payable upon the distribution of those amounts to any entity within the Company that is outside of the PRC. The Group does not have any present plan to pay any cash dividends on its ordinary shares in the foreseeable future. It intends to retain most of its available funds and any future earnings for use in the operation and expansion of its business. As June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company had not declared any dividends.

As of June 30, 2024, the Group had no significant uncertain tax positions that qualified for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. As of June 30, 2024, income tax returns for the tax years ended December 31, 2019 through December 31, 2023 remained open for statutory examination by PRC tax authorities.

The uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities. Based on the outcome of any future examinations, or as a result of the expiration of statute of limitations for specific jurisdictions, it is reasonably possible that the related unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken regarding previously filed tax returns, might materially change from those recorded as liabilities for uncertain tax positions in the Group’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2024. In addition, the outcome of these examinations may impact the valuation of certain deferred tax assets (such as net operating losses) in future periods. The Group’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits, if any, as a component of income tax expense. The Group does not anticipate any significant increases or decreases in its liability for unrecognized tax benefit within the next 12 months.

According to the PRC Tax Administration and Collection Law, the statute of limitations is three years if the underpayment of income taxes is due to computational errors made by the taxpayer. The statute of limitations will be extended to five years under special circumstances, which are not clearly defined, but an underpayment of income tax liability exceeding RMB100,000 (approximately $14,000) is specifically listed as a special circumstance. In the case of a transfer pricing related adjustment, the statute of limitations is 10 years. There is no statute of limitations in the case of tax evasion.

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The tax authority of the PRC government conducts periodic and tax filing reviews on business enterprises operating in the PRC after those enterprises complete their relevant tax filings. Therefore, the Company’s PRC entities’ tax filings results are subject to change. It is therefore uncertain as to whether the PRC tax authority may take different views about the Company’s PRC entities’ tax filings, which may lead to additional tax liabilities.

ASC 740 requires recognition and measurement of uncertain income tax positions using a “more-likely-than-not” approach. The management evaluated the Group’s tax positions and concluded that no provision for uncertainty in income taxes was necessary as of June 30, 2024 and 2023.

NOTE 6 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

    

June 30,

    

December 31, 

2024

2023

Payroll and social security payable

$

187,472

$

82,494

Bonus payable

 

16,104

 

18,603

Other payables and accrued liabilities

 

37,174

 

872

Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

$

240,750

$

101,969

NOTE 7 - LEASES

On January 1, 2023, Mansions signed a lease agreement with MDJM UK to rent the “Fernie Castle,” a property owned by MDJM UK, as the site of hotel. The rent is approximately $231,000 (182,500 pound sterling), VAT exclusive, per annum. The rent is paid monthly on the 25th day of the month. Mansions is responsible for its operation expenses, building maintenance, and repair of the property rented. The lease has no definite termination date but can be terminated by either party by submitting a one-month notice in advance without penalty. When the lease is terminated, the rented property should be returned to MDJM UK.

On January 1, 2023, Mansions signed a lease agreement with MDJM UK to rent the “Robin Hill,” a property owned by MDJM UK, as the site of a hotel. The rent is approximately $191,000 (151,000 pound sterling), VAT exclusive, per annum. The rent is paid monthly on the 25th day of the month. Mansions is responsible for its operation expenses, building maintenance, and repair of the property rented. The lease has no definite termination date but can be terminated without penalty by either party by submitting a one-month notice in advance. When the lease is terminated, the rented property should be returned to MDJM UK.

Mansions and MDJM UK are related companies under common control. ASC 842 requires entities to determine whether a related-party arrangement between entities under common control is a lease on the basis of the legally enforceable terms and conditions of the arrangement. The accounting for a lease depends on the enforceable rights and obligations of each party as a result of the contract. A lease is no longer considered enforceable when either party (i.e., lessee or lessor) can terminate the lease without permission from the other party and with no more than an insignificant penalty (ASC 842-10-55-23). The management believes that lease agreements between Mansions and MDJM UK is not legally enforceable since both Mansions and MDJM UK are under common control, and the lease can be terminated at any time with the needs of business without any penalty. Therefore, the Group did not apply the ASC 842 lessee and lessor accounting to the leases between the Mansions and the MDJM UK.

The Group leases temporary office spaces used for ongoing projects based on its needs. These leases are normally with terms of 12 months or less, and an option of renewing. Due to the temporary nature of these office spaces, the Group typically only includes the initial lease term in its assessment of a lease arrangement. Options to extend a lease are not included in the Group’s assessment unless there is reasonable certainty that the Group will renew the lease. The Group elects not to recognize on the balance sheet leases with terms of 12 months or less. The lease expenses recognized for such leases are on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Such operating lease expenses amounted to $0 and $538 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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NOTE 8 – SHORT-TERM LOANS

On May 13, 2021, Mingda Tianjin entered into a small business line of credit agreement (the “LOC”) for a maximum amount of $144,955 (RMB1,000,000 translated at the December 31, 2022 exchange rate) credit line from China Construction Bank (“CCB”) with an interest rate of 4.2525% from May 13, 2021 to May 13, 2022. The LOC was used for short-term liquidity needs only. In May 2022, CCB agreed to extend the LOC from May 13, 2022 to August 13, 2022 with an interest rate of 4.20% per annum. In August 2022, CCB agreed to extend the LOC further from August 13, 2022 to November 13, 2022 with an interest rate of 3.95% per annum. On February 14, 2022, Mingda Tianjin borrowed $144,955 (RMB1,000,000 translated at the December 31, 2022 exchange rate) from CCB. The loan was repaid in full on March 1, 2023.

From March 18, 2022 to June 20, 2022, Mingda Tianjin borrowed a total of $227,724 (RMB1,571,000 translated at the December 31, 2022 exchange rate) from an unrelated individual as working capital. This individual loan was due by September 30, 2022 and was extended to December 31, 2022. The loan bore interest at 4.2525% per annum and was to be paid by the maturity date. The loan was repaid in full on March 8, 2023. On June 14, 2023, Mingda Tianjin borrowed $2,165 (RMB 15,000 translated at the June 30, 2023 exchange rate) and repaid it in full on June 16, 2023.

NOTE 9 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Ordinary Shares

The Company is authorized to issue up to 50,000,000 ordinary shares, par value $0.001 per share. There were 12,874,496 and 11,675,216 ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

On May 14, 2024, the Company issued 23,360 shares to an expert as consideration for signing a services contract for the Ancient Eastern Garden project at Fernie Castle in Scotland, the UK. The shares were valued at $1.06 per share, based on the closing market price on May 14, 2024. As a result, $24,762 was recognized as construction in progress, with $23 recorded as ordinary shares and $24,738 recorded as additional paid-in capital in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

On May 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,175,920 shares to 13 employees and officers as part of their 2024 compensation package. The shares were valued at $1.27 each, based on the closing market price on May 31, 2024. As a result, $746,709 was recognized as payroll, payroll taxes, and others and $746,709 was recorded as prepaid expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, $1,176 was recorded as ordinary shares and $1,492,242 as additional paid-in capital in the equity section of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Underwriter Warrants

Pursuant to the IPO Agreement (defined below), the Company agreed to grant the underwriter of its IPO, Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc., underwriter warrants equal to 10% of the total number of the Company’s ordinary shares being sold in the IPO, at the closing of the IPO. The underwriter’s warrants were non-exercisable for six months after the closing of the offering and will expire five years after the effective date of the registration statement. The underwriter’s warrants are exercisable at a price of $6.25, equal to 125% of $5, the public offering price in the IPO. The underwriter’s warrants are not redeemable. The underwriter’s warrants provide for cashless exercise and contain provisions for on demand registration of the sale of the underlying ordinary shares at the Company’s expense and unlimited “piggyback” registration rights for a period of five years after the closing of the IPO at the Company’s expense. The Company sold 1,241,459 and 19,361 ordinary shares at the closings of its IPO on December 26, 2018, and January 4, 2019, respectively. A total of 126,082 underwriter’s warrants were issued on January 4, 2019. The underwriter’s warrants expired on November 13, 2023.

The underwriter’s warrants were valued at $1.51 per warrant using Black-Scholes Model. A risk-free rate of 4.35% per annum and volatility of 35% were used in the Black-Scholes Model calculation. The total value of underwriter warrants amounted to $190,384. The underwriter warrants were classified as equity and credit to the additional paid-in capital-underwriter cost account, which was offset by the same amount recorded as additional paid-in capital-underwriter cost.

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Potential Share Offering

On March 6, 2023, the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-261347) was declared effective by the SEC. The Company may, from time to time, in one or more offerings, offer and sell up to $70,000,000 of its ordinary shares, par value $0.001 per share, preferred shares, debt securities, warrants, rights, and units, or any combination thereof. Pursuant to General Instruction I.B.5 of Form F-3, in no event will the Company sell its securities in a public primary offering with a value exceeding more than one-third of our public float in any 12-month period so long as its public float remains below $75 million.

NOTE 10 - STATUTORY RESERVE

Pursuant to the applicable PRC laws, PRC entities must make appropriations from after-tax profit to the non-distributable “statutory surplus reserve fund.” Subject to certain cumulative limits, the “statutory surplus reserve fund” requires annual appropriations of 10% of after-tax profit until the aggregated appropriations reach 50% of the registered capital (as determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the PRC at each year-end). The statutory surplus reserve fund is non-discretionary other than during liquidation and can be used to fund previous years’ losses, if any, and may be utilized for business expansion or converted into share capital by issuing new shares to existing shareholders in proportion to their shareholding or by increasing the par value of shares currently held by them, provided that the remaining statutory surplus reserve balance after such issuance is not less than 25% of the registered capital before the conversion.

The statutory reserve of Mingda Tianjin amounted to $327,140 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

NOTE 11 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Country Risk

See “Note 2-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies-Concentration Risk.”

New Businesses and New Market Risk

Real estate agent income was a major income source of the Group in the PRC market since its inception. The Group’s real estate agent income declined by 90.34% in 2023 as compared to 2022 and declined by 89.71% in 2022 as compared to 2021. The decline in real estate agent income was primarily attributed to the tightening policy on the real estate market adopted in the PRC in recent years. As a result, it has become increasingly difficult to engage in new real estate sales projects in the PRC, leading to zero revenue from agent services for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

In response to the shrinking sales in the new residential housing market in the PRC, the Group is shifting its focus to the UK and other non-PRC markets. In August 2022, MDJM UK purchased “Fernie Castle,” a real property located in Scotland. The Group remodeled this property into a multi-functional cultural venue with functions for a fine dining restaurant, hotel, and wedding events. “Fernie Castle” is under renovation currently. In December 2022, MDJM UK purchased a second real estate property located at Torquay England. The Group has remodeled this property and is operating it as a hotel with restaurant facilities.

To operate these real properties, the Group needs to find experts and skilled workers in the UK local market and to obtain long-term financial support. There is no guarantee that these new businesses will be profitable in the short to medium term or that the Group will have sustainable financial sources to support such operations in the long term. In addition, the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union, the continuous increase in energy costs, the labor shortage in the UK, and the war in Ukraine are all expected to have negative impacts on the Group’s operations in the UK.

Legal Proceeding

Except for the following disclosure, the Group is currently not a party to any litigation of which, if determined adversely to the Group, would individually or in the aggregate be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on its business, operating results, cash flows or financial condition.

The Group will file a civil complaint in local District’s court if there is a dispute on accounts receivable with customers. Historically, the Group has won the civil complaint and received the amounts awarded by court.

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On March 18, 2022, the Chengdu Branch Office of Mingda Tianjin filed a civil complaint in the People’s Court of Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, alleging breach of contract and unpaid service fees against Chengdu TEDA New City. The total claimed amount was $740,414 (RMB5,380,734). On July 15, 2022, the court made a favorable judgment that Chengdu TEDA needed to pay the full amount claimed within five days. On July 29, 2022, Chengdu TEDA filed an appeal. On December 23, 2022, the Intermediate People’s Court of Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, made a final judgment, demanded that Chengdu TEDA pay liquidated damages and interest, totaling RMB5,157,182. Mingda Tianjin received the final payment of $819,318 (RMB5,954,151) on February 27, 2023.

On January 9, 2023, the Chengdu Branch Office of Mingda Tianjin filed a civil complaint in the People’s Court of Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, alleging breach of contract and an unpaid service fee against Chengdu TEDA New City. The total claimed amount was approximately $257,653 (RMB1,872,419). On March 28, 2023, the court made a favorable judgment that Chengdu TEDA needed to pay the full claimed amount within 10 days. On September 1, 2023, the Company received $124,898 (RMB907,662). As of the date of this report, the Company has not yet received the remaining funds and is actively pursuing the collection process.

On July 17, 2023, Mingda Tianjin initiated a civil lawsuit in the Heping District People’s Court of Tianjin City, alleging breach of contract against an individual over an unpaid receivable of $299,351 (RMB722,000). On September 8, 2023, a civil mediation resulted in an agreement documented by the court: the individual consented to pay Mingda Tianjin $61,922 (RMB450,000) plus $1,365 (RMB9,919) in expenses. In return, Mingda Tianjin agreed to forgive the remaining balance of $37,428 (RMB272,000). The agreed upon amount totaling $63,287 (RMB459,919) was received by Mingda Tianjin on September 10, 2023, subsequently closing the case.

Service Agreement

On April 11, 2024, MDJM, through its subsidiary FCC, entered into a service agreement with a scholar (“Scholar”). Under the terms of the agreement, the Scholar will utilize his cultural and academic expertise to provide professional advisory services for the Company’s Ancient Eastern Garden project in the Fernie Castle. As compensation, the Company will issue its ordinary shares to the Scholar in the following stages: (i) 23,360 ordinary shares (representing 0.2% of MDJM’s equity based on a total of 11.68 million shares) upon signing the agreement; (ii) 23,360 ordinary shares upon completion of the design, planning, and construction report for the Ancient Eastern Garden project at Fernie Castle, and commencement of construction; (iii) 23,360 ordinary shares within one year following the second issuance of shares; and (iv) 23,360 ordinary shares upon completion of the overall development of the Fernie Castle project and the official operation of the hotel and Eastern Garden. This agreement is intended to be long-term. If the Company wishes to terminate the agreement after one year, it must provide the Scholar with a three-month notice (See “Note 9 – Shareholders’ Equity”).

NOTE 12 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

MDJM conducts real estate services business through Mingda Tianjin, a VIE that it controls through the VIE Agreements. The shareholders of Mingda Tianjin include MDJM’s principal shareholder, Mr. Siping Xu. The VIE Agreements provide MDJM (i) the power to control Mingda Tianjin, (ii) the exposure or rights to variable returns from its involvement with Mingda Tianjin, and (iii) the ability to affect those returns through use of its power over Mingda Tianjin to affect the amount of its returns.

On January 1, 2023, Mansions signed a lease agreement with MDJM UK to rent the “Fernie Castle,” a property owned by MDJM UK, as the site of a hotel. The rent is approximately $231,000 (182,500 pound sterling), VAT exclusive, per annum. The rent is paid monthly on the 25th day of the month. Mansions is responsible for its operation expenses, building maintenance, and repair of the property rented. The lease has no definite termination date but can be terminated by either party by submitting a one-month notice in advance without penalty. When the lease is terminated, the rented property should be returned to MDJM UK. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, inter-company rent income and corresponding expenses of $115,448 have been eliminated in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

On January 1, 2023, Mansions signed a lease agreement with MDJM UK to rent the “Robin Hill,” a property owned by MDJM UK, as the site of a hotel. The rent is approximately $191,000 (151,000 pound sterling), VAT exclusive, per annum. The rent is paid monthly on the 25th day of the month. Mansions is responsible for its operation expenses, building maintenance, and repair of the property rented. The lease has no definite termination date but can be terminated by either party by submitting a one-month notice in advance without penalty. When the lease is terminated, the rented property should be returned to MDJM UK. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, inter-company rent income and corresponding expenses of $95,521 have been eliminated in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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On May 31, 2024, the Company issued 142,980 ordinary shares to Mr. Siping Xu, the CEO, as part of his 2024 compensation package. The shares were valued at $1.27 each, based on the closing market price on that date, resulting in a total share-based compensation of $181,585 for Mr. Xu.

On May 31, 2024, the Company issued 142,980 ordinary shares to Mr. Mengnan Wang, the CFO, as part of his 2024 compensation package. The shares were valued at $1.27 each, based on the closing market price on that date, resulting in a total share-based compensation of $181,585 for Mr. Wang.

NOTE 13 – SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA INFORMATION

The Group’s major income source was real estate agent commissions before December 31, 2022. The revenue from real estate agent income accounted for 0% and 4% of the Group’s total consolidated revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Geographically, revenue was primarily generated in the PRC market before December 31, 2022. The revenue generated in the PRC accounted for 0% and 4% of the Group’s total consolidated revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The value of the Group’s assets located in the PRC has decreased since 2021. The value of the assets located in the PRC accounted for 0% and 9% of the Group’s total consolidated assets as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Group’s major income source has been the hotel and rental management business after December 31, 2022. The revenue from the hotel and rental management business accounted for 100% and 96% of the Group’s total consolidated revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Geographically, revenue has been primarily generated in the UK market after December 31, 2022. The revenue generated in the UK accounted for 100% and 96% of the Group’s total consolidated revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The value of the Group’s assets located in the UK has increased since 2021. The value of the assets located in the UK accounted for 79% and 91% of the Group’s total consolidated assets as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The following table provides segment and geographic information as of June 30, 2024 and 2023.

    

Six Months Ended

    

Six Months Ended

    

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

Source of revenue

US$

    

%  

US$

    

%

Real estate agent income

 

 

0

%  

1,709

 

4

%  

Rental management income

 

 

0

%  

3,541

 

9

%  

Hotel income

 

9,952

 

100

%  

34,716

 

87

%  

Other income

 

 

 

 

 

Total Revenue

 

9,952

 

100

%  

39,966

 

100

%  

Revenue by Geographic Region

 

US$

 

%

 

US$

  

%

 

PRC

 

 

0

%  

1,709

 

4

%  

UK

 

9,952

 

100

%  

38,257

 

96

%  

Total Revenue

 

9,952

 

100

%  

39,966

 

100

%  

Assets by Geographic Region

 

US$

 

%

 

US$

 

%

 

PRC and Others

 

945,259

 

21

%  

392,756

 

9

%  

UK

 

3,377,288

 

79

%  

3,894,059

 

91

%  

Total Assets

 

4,322,547

 

100

%  

4,286,815

 

100

%  

NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On September 18, 2024, the Company completed a private placement with several investors, wherein a total of 2,722,224 units were issued at an offering price of $0.90 per unit, for a total purchase price of approximately $2.45 million (the “Offering”). Each unit includes one ordinary share of the Company, one Series A warrant to purchase one ordinary share at an exercise price of $1.35 per share, and one Series B warrant to purchase such number of ordinary shares as shall be determined on the Reset Date, as defined therein (collectively, the “Purchaser Warrants”). The Purchaser Warrants are immediately exercisable on the date of issuance, expire on the three year and six month anniversary of the date of issuance, and have certain downward pricing adjustment mechanisms, including with respect to any subsequent equity sale that is deemed to be a dilutive issuance and a reset on the Reset Date, in which case the warrants will be subject to a floor price of $0.216 per share, as set forth in the Purchaser Warrants.

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The Company received net cash proceeds of approximately $2.17 million (after deducting the placement agent fee and expenses of the Offering). The Company intends to use the net cash proceeds from the Offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The Company engaged Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”) as the Company’s placement agent for the Offering pursuant to a Placement Agency Agreement (the “PAA”) dated as of September 11, 2024. Pursuant to the PAA, the Company agreed to pay Maxim a cash placement fee equal to 7% of the gross proceeds of the Offering, and also agreed to reimburse Maxim up to $40,000 for accountable expenses.

In connection with the Offering, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with investors containing customary representations and warranties. The Company and investors also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company will be required to file a resale registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) with the SEC to register for resale the ordinary shares and the ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of the Purchaser Warrants, promptly following the Closing Date (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), but in no event later than 30 days after the Closing Date, and to have such Registration Statement declared effective by the Initial Effectiveness Deadline (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement). The Company will be obligated to pay certain liquidated damages to the investors if the Company fails to file the Registration Statement or fails to file or cause the Registration Statement to be declared effective by the SEC within the period of time provided in the Registration Rights Agreement or fails to maintain the effectiveness of the Registration Statement pursuant to the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement. The liquidated damages are generally equal to 2% of the aggregate subscription amount upon the occurrence of the default event and payable by the Company on each of several agreed upon dates in the Registration Rights Agreement, subject to certain limitations and conditions.

On September 11, 2024, the Company, and its wholly owned subsidiary, MDJM UK jointly entered into an amended and restated Fernie Castle Chinese garden construction project cooperation agreement (the “Agreement”) with Suzhou Xiangshan Workshop Construction Investment Development Co., Ltd. (the “Service Provider”) and its affiliate listed therein. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company and MDJM UK agreed to engage the Service Provider and its affiliate for procuring, processing, and producing raw materials and for conducting on-site installation and construction in respect of the Chinese garden project in Fernie Castle, an ancient castle located in Scotland owned by MDJM UK (collectively, the “Services”). In exchange for the Services to be provided by the Service Provider and its affiliate, the Company agreed to issue certain number of shares of a par value of US$0.001 each in its capital, with an aggregate value of GBP8,000,000 (the “Shares”), to the Service Provider. The aggregate number of Shares issuable under the Agreement will not exceed 9,450,000 Shares (as adjusted for forward share splits, reverse share splits, or other similar events). The Shares will be issued in four phases and unlocked for resale in seven phases throughout the provision of Services, in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Agreement. The issue price of each Share at the respective phases will be the closing price of the Shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market one trading day before the date of issuance of such Shares. The Agreement contains customary covenants of the parties, other obligations and rights of the parties, and termination provisions.

On August 5, 2024, MDJM, through its subsidiary FCC, entered into a service agreement with a scholar. Under the terms of the agreement, the scholar will utilize his cultural and academic expertise to provide professional advisory services for the Company’s Ancient Eastern Garden project in the Fernie Castle. As compensation, the Company will issue its ordinary shares to the scholar in the following stages: (i) 23,360 ordinary shares (representing 0.2% of MDJM’s equity based on a total of 11.68 million shares) upon signing the agreement; (ii) 23,360 ordinary shares upon completion of the design, planning, and construction report for the Ancient Eastern Garden project at Fernie Castle, and commencement of construction; (iii) 23,360 ordinary shares within one year following the second issuance of shares; and (iv) 23,360 ordinary shares upon completion of the overall development of the Fernie Castle project and the official operation of the hotel and Eastern Garden. This agreement is intended to be long-term. If the Company wishes to terminate the agreement after one year, it must provide the scholar with a three-month notice. On August 26, 2024, the Company issued 23,360 ordinary shares to the scholar.

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