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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024
or
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to ____________
Commission file number: 000-55276
Verde Resources, Inc. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Nevada |
32-0457838 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
8112 Maryland Ave, Suite 400, St. Louis, MO 63105 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(314) 530-9071 |
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one).
Large accelerated filer |
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Accelerated filer |
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Non-accelerated Filer |
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Smaller reporting company |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of November 8, 2024, there were 1,241,746,567 shares of the issuer's common stock, par value $0.001, outstanding.
VERDE RESOURCES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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Item 2. |
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
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Item 3. |
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. |
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Item 4. |
Controls and Procedures. |
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
Legal Proceedings. |
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Item 1A. |
Risk Factors. |
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Item 2. |
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. |
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Item 3. |
Defaults Upon Senior Securities. |
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Item 4. |
Mine Safety Disclosures. |
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Item 5. |
Other Information. |
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Item 6. |
Exhibits. |
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SIGNATURES |
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CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, that are not historical facts, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-Q including, without limitation, statements in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" regarding the Company's financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, events or developments which the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including such things as future capital expenditures (including the amount and nature thereof); expansion and growth of the Company's business and operations; and other such matters are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results or developments will conform with the Company's expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including general economic, market and business conditions; the business opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by the Company; changes in laws or regulation; and other factors, most of which are beyond the control of the Company.
These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of predictive, future-tense or forward-looking terminology, such as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates," "plans," "may," "will," or similar terms. These statements appear in a number of places in this filing and include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, and its directors or its officers with respect to, among other things: (i) trends affecting the Company's financial condition or results of operations for its limited history; (ii) the Company's business and growth strategies; and, (iii) the Company's financing plans. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Such factors that could adversely affect actual results and performance include, but are not limited to, the Company's limited operating history, potential fluctuations in quarterly operating results and expenses, government regulation, technological change and competition. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to our filings with the SEC under the Exchange Act and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, including our Current Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 16, 2024.
Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by the Company will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequence to or effects on the Company or its business or operations. The Company assumes no obligations to update any such forward-looking statements.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Item Regulation S-X, Rule 10-01(c) Interim Financial Statements, and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and stockholders' equity in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ended June 30, 2025.
VERDE RESOURCES, INC.
INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 (audited) |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited) |
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
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VERDE RESOURCES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars ("US$"), except for number of shares)
September 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 874,189 | $ | 279,137 | ||||
Restricted cash |
250,000 |
- |
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Deposit with banks |
1,750,000 | 2,000,000 | ||||||
Accounts receivable |
188,007 | 66,749 | ||||||
Inventories |
278,762 | 309,144 | ||||||
Amount due from related party |
100 | 100 | ||||||
Prepaid share-based compensation |
1,037,478 | 214,528 | ||||||
Prepayments |
25,734 | 12,645 | ||||||
Other receivables and deposits |
19,196 | 6,862 | ||||||
4,423,466 | 2,889,165 | |||||||
Assets held for sale |
52,199 | 606,043 | ||||||
Total current assets |
4,475,665 | 3,495,208 | ||||||
Non-current assets: |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
3,073,619 | 2,916,006 | ||||||
Right of use assets, net |
477,963 | 509,482 | ||||||
Intangible assets |
33,586,651 | 33,160,631 | ||||||
Security deposit |
80,000 | 80,000 | ||||||
Total non-current assets |
37,218,233 | 36,666,119 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 41,693,898 | $ | 40,161,327 | ||||
LIABILTIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 88,257 | $ | 91,533 | ||||
Other payables |
554,408 | 461,012 | ||||||
Deposit and accrued liabilities |
48,382 | 83,671 | ||||||
Finance lease liabilities |
22,499 | 22,323 | ||||||
Finance lease liabilities- assets held for sale |
30,452 | 603,252 | ||||||
Operating lease liability |
23,677 | 24,881 | ||||||
Bank loan |
211,440 | 211,440 | ||||||
Promissory notes to related party |
- | 591,170 | ||||||
Amount due to a director |
23,629 | 4,188 | ||||||
Amount due to related parties |
300,002 | 385,550 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
1,302,746 | 2,479,020 | ||||||
Non-current liabilities: |
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Finance lease liabilities |
80,052 | 86,565 | ||||||
Operating lease liability |
- | 4,602 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities |
80,052 | 91,167 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
1,382,798 | 2,570,187 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding |
- | - | ||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000,000 shares authorized; 1,240,946,567 and 1,199,358,251 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 |
1,240,946 | 1,199,358 | ||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 800,000 and 22,887,025 shares to be issued as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 |
800 | 22,887 | ||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 375,000 shares to be cancelled as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 |
(375 | ) | (375 | ) | ||||
Additional paid-in capital |
52,363,307 | 49,921,380 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(168,089 | ) | (71,906 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit |
(13,125,489 | ) | (13,480,204 | ) | ||||
Stockholders' equity |
40,311,100 | 37,591,140 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
$ | 41,693,898 | $ | 40,161,327 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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VERDE RESOURCES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars ("US$"), except for number of shares)
Three Months ended September 30, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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Revenue, net |
$ | 125,570 | $ | 2,582 | ||||
Cost of revenue |
(49,596 | ) | (70,516 | ) | ||||
Gross profit (loss) |
75,974 | (67,934 | ) | |||||
Operating expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
(812,563 | ) | (456,594 | ) | ||||
Other operating expenses |
(55,118 | ) | - | |||||
Total operating expenses |
(867,681 | ) | (456,594 | ) | ||||
LOSS FROM OPERATION |
(791,707 | ) | (524,528 | ) | ||||
Other (expense) income : |
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Interest expense |
(97,831 | ) | (41,206 | ) | ||||
Rental income |
15,896 | 15,896 | ||||||
Gain from insurance claims |
481,513 | - | ||||||
Unrealised foreign exchange gain |
718,701 | - | ||||||
Other income |
28,143 | 377 | ||||||
Total other income (expense), net |
1,146,422 | (24,933 | ) | |||||
PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
354,715 | (549,461 | ) | |||||
Income tax expense |
- | - | ||||||
NET PROFIT (LOSS) |
$ | 354,715 | $ | (549,461 | ) | |||
Other comprehensive (loss) income: |
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- Foreign currency adjustment loss |
(96,183 | ) | (24,437 | ) | ||||
COMPREHENSIVE PROFIT (LOSS) |
$ | 258,532 | $ | (573,898 | ) | |||
Net loss per share: |
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- Basic |
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||
- Diluted |
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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- Basic |
1,222,723,768 | 1,176,200,278 | ||||||
- Diluted |
1,223,523,768 | 1,176,200,278 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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VERDE RESOURCES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars ("US$"))
Three Months ended September 30, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net profit (loss) |
$ | 354,715 | $ | (549,461 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
70,230 | 102,598 | ||||||
Amortization |
25,714 | 25,714 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation-consultants |
272,005 | 13,123 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation-employee |
106,585 | - | ||||||
Finance cost interest element of promissory notes (non-cash) |
84,718 | 24,147 | ||||||
Lease interest expense |
6,739 | 11,435 | ||||||
Deposit paid for acquisition of subsidiaries written off |
- | 21,610 | ||||||
Impairment on trade receivables |
- | 3,001 | ||||||
Impairment on other receivables |
- | 30,254 | ||||||
Unrealised foreign exchange gain |
(718,701 | ) | - | |||||
Gain from insurance claim |
(481,513 | ) | - | |||||
Gain from disposal of asset held for sale |
(5,606 | ) | - | |||||
Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
(120,776 | ) | (1,153 | ) | ||||
Other receivables, deposits and prepayments |
(24,924 | ) | (32,494 | ) | ||||
Inventories |
40,500 | 148 | ||||||
Accounts payables |
(13,118 |
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17,341 | |||||
Accrued liabilities and other payables |
32,963 | (12,466 | ) | |||||
Advanced from director |
19,602 | (10,543 | ) | |||||
Advanced from/to related parties |
(86,330 | ) | 6,262 | |||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(437,197 | ) | (350,484 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Proceeds from disposal of assets held for sale |
559,450 | - | ||||||
Proceeds from insurance recoveries |
481,513 | - | ||||||
Withdrawal of deposit with bank |
250,000 | - | ||||||
Net cash provided by investing activities |
1,290,963 | - | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Repayments to lease liabilities |
(579,137 | ) | (32,877 | ) | ||||
Repayment of bank loan |
- | (29,560 | ) | |||||
Lease interest paid |
(6,739 | ) | (11,435 | ) | ||||
Advanced from related parties |
- | 55,375 | ||||||
Advanced from other payables |
- | 138,233 | ||||||
Proceeds from common stock and common stock to be issued |
584,000 | 1,276,828 | ||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(1,876 | ) | 1,396,564 | |||||
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
851,890 | 1,046,080 | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
(6,838 | ) | 2,246 | |||||
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
845,052 | 1,048,326 | ||||||
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
279,137 | 200,409 | ||||||
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, AT END OF PERIOD |
$ | 1,124,189 | $ | 1,248,735 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
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Cash paid for income taxes |
$ | - | $ | - | ||||
Cash paid for interest |
$ | - | $ | - |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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VERDE RESOURCES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars ("US$"), except for number of shares)
Common stock |
Common stock |
Common stock |
Additional |
Accumulated other comprehensive |
Total |
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No. of shares |
Amount |
to be issued |
to be cancelled |
paid-in capital |
(loss) income |
Accumulated losses |
stockholders' equity |
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Balance as of July 1, 2024 |
1,222,245,276 | $ | 1,199,358 | $ | 22,887 | $ | (375 | ) | $ | 49,921,380 | $ | (71,906 | ) | $ | (13,480,204 | ) | $ | 37,591,140 | ||||||||||||||
Share issued for private placement |
5,224,439 | 5,224 | - | - | 498,776 | - | - | 504,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share issued for previously committed private placement |
- | 21,988 | (21,988 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Share issued to service provider |
2,302,890 | 2,303 | - | - | 788,506 | - | - | 790,809 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share previously committed issued to service provider |
- | 397 | (397 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Share previously committed issued to employee |
- | 502 | (502 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Share issued to employee |
1,518,420 | 1,518 | - | - | 409,213 | - | - | 410,731 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share issued arising from conversion of promissory notes |
9,655,542 | 9,656 | - | - | 666,232 | - | - | 675,888 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share to be issued for private placement |
800,000 | - | 800 | - | 79,200 | - | - | 80,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net profit for the period |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 354,715 | 354,715 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
- | - | - | - | - | (96,183 | ) | - | (96,183 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2024 |
1,241,746,567 | $ | 1,240,946 | $ | 800 | (375 | ) | $ | 52,363,307 | $ | (168,089 | ) | $ | (13,125,489 | ) | $ | 40,311,100 | |||||||||||||||
Balance as of July 1, 2023 |
1,176,200,278 | $ | 1,176,200 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 45,415,958 | $ | (79,192 | ) | $ | (10,292,430 | ) | $ | 36,220,536 | |||||||||||||||
Share to be issued for private placement |
13,981,624 | - | 13,982 | - | 1,262,846 | - | - | 1,276,828 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock subject to forfeiture |
(879,924 | ) | - | - | (880 | ) | (175,105 | ) | - | - | (175,985 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the period |
- | - | - | - | - | - | (549,461 | ) | (549,461 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
- | - | - | - | - | (24,437 | ) | - | (24,437 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2023 |
1,189,301,978 | $ | 1,176,200 | $ | 13,982 | (880 | ) | $ | 46,503,699 | $ | (103,629 | ) | $ | (10,841,891 | ) | $ | 36,747,484 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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VERDE RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars ("US$"), except for number of shares)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND
Verde Resources, Inc. ("We" or "Company" or "VRDR") was incorporated on April 22, 2010, in the State of Nevada, U.S.A..
The Company is a leader in Net Zero road construction and building materials, driving innovations that enhance sustainability and advance environmental stewardship. By integrating biochar, a highly effective carbon sequester and performance enhancer, the Company facilitates the industry's seamless Transition to Zero. This approach reduces GHG emissions, optimizes the use of native soils and recycled materials, speeds installation, and improves efficiency while cutting costs. Since 2021, the Company's BioFraction™ facility in Borneo has been converting palm waste into biochar and other sustainable byproducts. Although operations in Borneo, Malaysia, experienced a temporary slowdown during the financial year, this is due to the strategic focus on a test track partnership between its US-based subsidiary, Verde Renewables Inc., and the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT). This partnership is rigorously testing the Company's innovative Biochar-Asphalt technology, which promises is intended to provide superior performance, environmental sustainability, and the generation of Carbon Removal and Avoidance Credits.
The Company has undergone a restructuring exercise to shift its focus towards renewable energy and sustainable development with the world faced with challenges of climate change and environmental dehydration. The Company has discontinued its mining business in March 2023 and its distribution of THC-free cannabinoid (CBD) products following the expiration of its supply agreement with MRX Xtractors, LLC on July 6, 2024.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company has the following subsidiaries:-
Company name |
Place of incorporation |
Principal activities and place of operation |
Effective interest held |
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Verde Resources Asia Pacific Limited ("VRAP") |
British Virgin Islands |
Investment holding |
100 | % | ||||
Verde Resources (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd ("Verde Malaysia") |
Malaysia |
Manufacturing and distribution of renewable agricultural commodities, and provision of consultation services related thereto |
100 | % | ||||
Verde Renewables, Inc. ("VRI") |
State of Missouri, U.S.A. |
Trading of building materials and management of a processing and packaging facility |
100 | % | ||||
Verde Life Inc. ("VLI") |
State of Oregon, U.S.A. |
Distribution of THC-free cannabinoid (CBD) products [Operation terminated] |
100 | % | ||||
The Wision Project Sdn Bhd ("Wision") |
Malaysia |
Digital innovation, marketing & consulting service, PR, branding, influencer marketing, event management and media relations services |
100 | % | ||||
Verde Estates LLC ("VEL") |
State of Missouri, U.S.A. |
Holding real property |
100 | % | ||||
Bio Resources Limited ("BRL") |
Labuan, Malaysia |
Proprietor of pyrolysis technology |
100 | % |
The Company and its subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to as (the "Company").
Subsequent to year end, on October 16, 2024, a new subsidiary, VerdePlus, Inc was incorporated in the State of Missouri, USA with an equity interest of 55%.
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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the application of certain significant accounting policies as described in this note and elsewhere in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes.
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Basis of Presentation |
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with both accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in audited financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles 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.
In the opinion of management, the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2024, which has been derived from audited financial statements and these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments considered necessary to state fairly the results for the periods presented. The results for the period ended September 30, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 or for any future period.
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2024, filed with the SEC on October 16, 2024.
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Use of Estimates and Assumptions |
The preparation of unaudited condensed 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 and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the useful lives of plant and equipment, impairment of long-lived assets (including intangible assets, allowance for expected credit losses, revenue recognition, income tax provision, deferred taxes and uncertain tax position.
The inputs into the management's judgments and estimates consider the geopolitical tension, inflationary and high-interest rate environment and other macroeconomic factors potentially effecting the Company's critical and significant accounting estimates. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
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Basis of Consolidation |
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Verde Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions within the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated upon consolidation. The Company accounts for acquisitions in accordance with guidance found in ASC 805, Business Combinations. The guidance requires consideration given, including contingent consideration, assets acquired, and liabilities assumed to be valued at their fair market values at the acquisition date.
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Segment Reporting |
Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 280, Segment Reporting establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments on a basis consistent with the Company's internal organization structure as well as information about geographical areas, business segments and major customers in unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Currently, the Company operates in three reportable operating segments.
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Concentrations of Credit Risk |
The Company's financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk primarily consist of its cash and cash equivalents and future receivables. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions of high credit worthiness. At times, its cash and cash equivalents with a particular financial institution may exceed any applicable government insurance limits. The Company's management also assesses the financial strength and credit worthiness of any parties to which it extends funds or trades with, and as such, it believes that any associated credit risk exposures are limited.
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Risks and Uncertainties |
The Company newly operates in the supply of Net Zero road constructions and building materials, including financial, operational, technological, and other risks associated with the introduction of a new product offering, including the potential risk of business failure.
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash are carried at cost and represent cash in banks, money market funds, , which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which, in the opinion of management, are subject to an insignificant risk of loss in value. The Company had $1,124,189 and $279,137 in cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024.
At September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash consisted of bank deposits, petty cash on hands and restricted cash pledged for loan facility
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Deposits with bank |
Deposits held for investments that are not debt securities are included in short-term investments in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Investments in time deposits with original maturities of more than three months but remaining maturities of less than one year are considered short-term investments. Investments held with the intent to reinvest or hold for longer than a year, or with remaining maturities of one year or more, are considered long-term investments.
At September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, the interest rates and maturities of deposits with bank is 4.64% per annum and 60 to 270 days respectively.
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Accounts Receivable |
Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at net realizable value. The Company maintains an allowance for expected credit loss to provide for the estimated number of receivables that will not be collected. The Company considers several factors in its estimate of the allowance, including knowledge of a client's financial condition, its historical collection experience, and other factors relevant to assessing the collectability of such receivables. Bad debts are written off against allowances. An allowance for doubtful accounts will be recorded in the period when a loss is probable based on an assessment of specific evidence indicating troubled collection, historical experience, accounts aging, ongoing business relation and other factors. Accounts are written off after exhaustive efforts at collection. If accounts receivable are to be provided for, or written off, they would be recognized in the consolidated statement of operations within operating expenses. At September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, the Company has no allowance for doubtful accounts, as per management's judgment based on their best knowledge. As of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the longest credit term for certain customers are 60 to 90 days.
At September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, the allowance for doubtful accounts for accounts receivable amounted to $0 and $27,481 respectively, and for other receivables amounted to $0 and $29,842 respectively.
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Expected Credit Loss |
ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments requires entities to use a current lifetime expected credit loss methodology to measure impairments of certain financial assets. Using this methodology will result in earlier recognition of losses than under the current incurred loss approach, which requires waiting to recognize a loss until it is probable of having been incurred. There are other provisions within the standard that affect how impairments of other financial assets may be recorded and presented, and that expand disclosures. The Company adopted the new standard effective July 1, 2023, the first day of the Company's fiscal year and applied to accounts receivable and other financial instruments. The adoption of this guidance did not materially impact the net earning and financial position and has no impact on the cash flows.
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Inventories |
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value (net realizable value), cost being determined on a first-in-first-out method. Cost of raw materials include cost of materials and incidental costs in bringing the inventory to its current location. Costs of finished goods, on the other hand include material, labor and overhead costs. The Company provides inventory allowances based on excess and obsolete inventories determined principally by customer demand.
As of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the write down of inventories amounted to $0 and $15,587 respectively, and inventories written off amounted to $0 and $5,978 respectively.
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Property, Plant and Equipment |
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis over the following expected useful lives from the date on which they become fully operational and after taking into account their estimated residual values:
Expected useful life |
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Land and buildings |
3-27.5 years |
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Plant and machinery |
5-10 years |
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Office equipment |
3 years |
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Computers |
5 years |
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Motor vehicles |
5 years |
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Furniture and fittings |
5 years |
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Renovation |
10 years |
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 betterment which substantially extend the useful life of assets are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets retired or sold are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income in other income or expenses.
Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, totaled $70,230 and $102,598, respectively.
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Intangible assets |
Intangible assets acquired from third parties are measured initially at fair value, and where they have an infinite life, are not amortized. The Company annually evaluates the recoverability of the infinite-lived intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. The recoverability of these assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amounts to the future discounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If such a review indicates that the carrying amount of intangible assets is not recoverable, the carrying amount of such assets is reduced to fair value.
As of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, the Company did not record an impairment on the intangible assets.
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Assets held for sale |
The Company classifies assets as held-for-sale ("disposal group") in the period when all of the relevant criteria to be classified as held for sale are met. These criteria include management's commitment to sell the disposal group in its present condition and the sale being deemed probable of being completed within one year. Assets held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less cost to sell. The fair values of disposal groups are estimated using accepted valuation techniques, including indicative listing prices. The Company considers historical experience, guidance received from third parties, and all information available at the time the estimates are made to derive fair value. Any loss resulting from the measurement is recognized in the period when the criteria held for sale are met. The Company assesses the fair value of a disposal group, less any costs to sell, each reporting period it remains classified as held for sale and reports any subsequent changes as an adjustment to the carrying value of the disposal group, as long as the new carrying value does not exceed the initial carrying value of the disposal group. Assets held-for-sale are not amortized or depreciated.
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Impairment of Long-lived Assets |
In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360, Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, all long-lived assets such as property, plant and equipment owned and held by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is evaluated by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to its estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amounts of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets.
There has been no impairment charge for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
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Revenue Recognition |
ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC Topic 606"), establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity's contracts to provide goods or services to customers.
The Company applies the following five steps in order to determine the appropriate amount of revenue to be recognized as it fulfills its obligations under each of its agreements:
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identify the contract with a customer; |
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identify the performance obligations in the contract; |
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determine the transaction price; |
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allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract; and |
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recognize revenue as the performance obligation is satisfied. |
Revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its performance obligation under the contract by transferring the promised product to its customer that obtains control of the product, based on the delivery document, and collection is reasonably assured. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct product or service to a customer. Most of the Company's contracts have a single performance obligation, as the promise to transfer products or services is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contract and, therefore, not distinct.
The Company considers customer order confirmations, whether formal or otherwise, to be a contract with the customer. In determining the transaction price, the Company evaluates whether the price is subject to refund or adjustment to determine the net consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled.
The Company also follows the guidance provided in ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, for determining whether the Company is the principal or an agent in arrangements with customers that involve another party that contributes to the provision of goods to a customer. In these instances, the Company determines whether it has promised to provide the goods itself (as principal) or to arrange for the specified goods to be provided by another party (as an agent). This determination is a matter of judgment that depends on the facts and circumstances of each arrangement.
The Company derives its revenue from the sale of products and services in its role as a principal.
Rental income
Rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective lease agreement.
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Cost of revenue |
Cost of revenue consists primarily of the cost of goods sold, which are directly attributable to the sales of products.
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Leases |
The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at inception. Operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the discount rate for the lease at the commencement date. As the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable for the operating lease, the Company generally uses an incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of future lease payments. Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU assets") assets represent the Company's right to control the use of an identified asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets are generally recognized based on the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
ROU assets are reviewed for impairment when indicators of impairment are present. ROU assets from operating and finance leases are subject to the impairment guidance in ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, as ROU assets are long-lived non-financial assets.
ROU assets are tested for impairment individually or as part of an asset group if the cash flows related to the ROU asset are not independent from the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. An asset group is the unit of accounting for long-lived assets to be held and used, which represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets and liabilities.
The Company recognized no impairment of ROU assets as of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024.
The operating lease is included in operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities as current and non-current liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024.
Leases that transfer substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership to the lessee, other than legal title, are accounted for as finance leases. Substantially all of the risks or benefits of ownership are deemed to have been transferred if any one of the four criteria is met: (i) transfer of ownership to the lessee at the end of the lease term, (ii) the lease containing a bargain purchase option, (iii) the lease term exceeding 75% of the estimated economic life of the leased asset, (iv) the present value of the minimum lease payments exceeding 90% of the fair value. At the inception of a finance lease, we as the lessee records an asset and an obligation at an amount equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments. The leased asset is amortized over the shorter of the lease term or its estimated useful life if title does not transfer to us, while the leased asset is depreciated in accordance with our depreciation policy if the title is to eventually transfer to us. The periodic rent payments made during the lease term are allocated between a reduction in the obligation and interest element using the effective interest method in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 842.
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Income Taxes |
The Company adopted the ASC Topic 740, Income tax provisions of paragraph 740-10-25-13, which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Under paragraph 740-10-25-13, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent (50%) likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Paragraph 740-10-25-13 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. The Company had no material adjustments to its liabilities for unrecognized income tax benefits for the three months ended September 30, 2024, according to the provisions of paragraph 740-10-25-13.
The estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities are reported in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as tax credit carry-backs and carry-forwards. The Company periodically reviews the recoverability of deferred tax assets recorded on its balance sheets and provides valuation allowances as management deems necessary.
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Uncertain Tax Positions |
The Company did not take any uncertain tax positions and had no adjustments to its income tax liabilities or benefits pursuant to the ASC Topic 740 provisions of Section 740-10-25 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
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Foreign Currencies Translation |
The Company's functional and reporting currency is the United States dollar ("US$") and the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been expressed in United States dollars. The Company's subsidiaries in Malaysia have functional currency of Malaysian Ringgit ("MYR"), being the primary currency of the economic environment in which their operations are conducted.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency using the applicable exchange rates at the balance sheet dates. The resulting exchange differences are recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.
For reporting purposes, in accordance with ASC Topic 830, Translation of Financial Statements, capital accounts of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are translated into United States dollars from MYR at their historical exchange rates when the capital transactions occurred. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates as of balance sheet date. Income and expenditures are translated at the average exchange rate of the respective period. The gains and losses resulting from translation of financial statements subsidiaries to the reporting currency are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income within the statements of changes in stockholder's equity.
Translation of MYR into U.S. dollars has been made at the following exchange rates for the following periods:
September 30, 2024 |
September 30, 2023 |
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Period-end MYR:US$ exchange rate |
0.24242 | 0.21298 | ||||||
Average period MYR:US$ exchange rate |
0.23050 | 0.21610 |
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Comprehensive Income |
ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income, establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances. Comprehensive income as defined includes all changes in equity during a period from non-owner sources. Accumulated other comprehensive income, as presented in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity, consists of changes in unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation. This comprehensive income is not included in the computation of income tax expense or benefit.
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Net Loss per Share |
The Company calculates net loss per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share. Basic income per share is computed by dividing the net income by the weighted-average number of Common Shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income per share is computed similar to basic income per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional Common Shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common stock equivalents had been issued and if the additional Common Shares were dilutive.
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Stock Based Compensation |
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718-10, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment arrangements related to the acquisition of goods and services from both nonemployees and employees based on fair values of the shares to be issued estimated at grant date. The stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period.
Fair value is determined based on the estimated market prices of the Company's Common Stock at the respective issuance date in accordance with ASC 718, taking into consideration the volatility of the market price of the shares, the terms of the instruments and the conditions upon which they were granted.
Share based compensation for nonemployees for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, were of $272,005 and $13,323, respectively.
Share based compensation for employees for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, were of $106,585 and $0, respectively.
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Retirement Plan Costs |
Contributions to retirement plans (which are defined contribution plans) are charged to general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of operation as the related employee service are provided.
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Related Parties |
The Company follows the ASC 850-10, Related Party, for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
Pursuant to section 850-10-20 the related parties include a) affiliates of the Company; b) entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, absent the election of the fair value option under the Fair Value Option Subsection of section 825-10-15, to be accounted for by the equity method by the investing entity; c) trusts for the benefit of employees, such as pension and Income-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of management; d) principal owners of the Company; e) management of the Company; f) other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests; and g) other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or that have an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements shall include disclosures of material related party transactions, other than compensation arrangements, expense allowances, and other similar items in the ordinary course of business. However, disclosure of transactions that are eliminated in the preparation of consolidated or combined financial statements is not required in those statements. The disclosures shall include: a) the nature of the relationship(s) involved; b) a description of the transactions, including transactions to which no amounts or nominal amounts were ascribed, for each of the periods for which income statements are presented, and such other information deemed necessary to an understanding of the effects of the transactions on the financial statements; c) the dollar amounts of transactions for each of the periods for which income statements are presented and the effects of any change in the method of establishing the terms from that used in the preceding period; and d) amount due from or to related parties as of the date of each balance sheet presented and, if not otherwise apparent, the terms and manner of settlement.
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Commitments and Contingencies |
The Company follows the ASC 450-20, Commitments, to report accounting for contingencies. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or un-asserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or un-asserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed. Management does not believe, based upon information available at this time that these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, there is no assurance that such matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company's business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and has adopted paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("Paragraph 820-10-35-37") to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37 are described below:
Level 1 |
Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. |
Level 2 |
Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. |
Level 3 |
Pricing inputs that are generally observable inputs and not corroborated by market data. |
Financial assets are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable.
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within more than one level described above, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.
The carrying amounts of the Company's financial assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, deposits with banks, accounts receivable, prepayments, other receivables and deposits, amounts due from related parties, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other payables, bank loans, amounts due to related parties approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, there have been no new, or existing, recently issued accounting pronouncements that are of significance, or potential significance, that impact the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new accounting guidance ASU 2016-13 for recognition of credit losses on financial instruments, which is effective January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted on January 1, 2019. The guidance introduces a new credit reserving model known as the Current Expected Credit Loss ("CECL") model, which is based on expected losses, and differs significantly from the incurred loss approach used today. The CECL model requires measurement of expected credit losses not only based on historical experience and current conditions, but also by including reasonable and supportable forecasts incorporating forward-looking information and will likely result in earlier recognition of credit reserves. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-10, which is to update the effective date of ASU No. 2016-13 for private companies, not-for-profit organizations and certain smaller reporting companies applying for credit losses standard. The new effective date for these preparers is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this update on July 1, 2023, and the adoption does not have material impact on Company's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
CECL adoption will have broad impact on the financial statements of financial services firms, which will affect key profitability and solvency measures. Some of the more notable expected changes include:
- Higher allowance on financial guarantee reserve and finance lease receivable levels and related deferred tax assets. While different asset types will be impacted differently, the expectation is that reserve levels will generally increase across the board for all financial firms.
- Increased reserve levels may lead to a reduction in capital levels.
- As a result of higher reserving levels, the expectation is that CECL will reduce cyclicality in financial firms' results, as higher reserving in "good times" will mean that less dramatic reserve increases will be loan related income (which will continue to be recognized on a periodic basis based on the effective interest method) and the related credit losses (which will be recognized up front at origination). This will make periods of loan expansion seem less profitable due to the immediate recognition of expected credit losses. Periods of stable or declining loan levels will look comparatively profitable as the income trickles in for loans, where losses had been previously recognized.
In March 2023, the FASB issued new accounting guidance, ASU 2023-01, for leasehold improvements associated with common control leases, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for both interim and annual financial statements that have not yet been made available for issuance. The new guidance introduced two issues: terms and conditions to be considered with leases between related parties under common control and accounting for leasehold improvements. The goals for the new issues are to reduce the cost associated with implementing and applying Topic 842 and to promote diversity in practice by entities within the scope when applying lease accounting requirements.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires the disclosure of additional segment information. The key amendments include annual and interim disclosures of significant expenses and other segment items that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and included within each reported measure of profit or loss, as well as any other key measure of performance used for segment management decisions. This ASU also requires disclosure of key profitability measures used in assessing performance and how to allocate resources. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity's income tax information, including jurisdictional information, by requiring consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in both the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU No. 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The guidance is to be applied on a prospective basis with the option to apply the standard retrospectively; this ASU allows for early adoption.
The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements and believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements may not be expected to cause a material impact on its financial condition or the results of its operations.
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NOTE 3 - GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTIES
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
The Company has generated recurring losses and suffered from an accumulated deficit of $13,125,489 as of September 30, 2024.
The Company's ability to continue as a going concern over the next twelve months depends on the successful validation and certification of its Net Zero road construction blueprint by the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) and its adherence to established carbon removal and avoidance methodologies. Achieving these milestones will enable the Company to generate revenue through the commercial licensing of the blueprint, royalties from biochar-asphalt mix designs, carbon credits, and sales of biochar and bio-fuel. On August 8th, CRH, the largest building materials company in North America and Europe, listed on both the NYSE and the London Stock Exchange, announced through its investment arm, CRH Ventures, that it has selected the Company to scale up its biochar-asphalt technology for commercialization.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in its plans described above.
These and other factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets and liabilities that may result in the Company not being able to continue as a going concern.
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NOTE 4 - BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
Currently, the Company has three reportable business segments, mainly operating in:
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Trading of building materials and renewable commodities; |
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Holding of real property; and |
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Licensor of proprietary pyrolysis technology. |
In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by primary major product line. The table also includes a reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue with the reportable segments for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Three Months ended September 30, 2024 |
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Trading of building materials and renewable commodities |
Holding property |
Licensor of proprietary pyrolysis technology |
Corporate unallocated |
Consolidated |
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Revenue |
$ | 125,570 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 125,570 | ||||||||||
Cost of revenue |
(49,596 | ) | - | - | - | (49,596 | ) | |||||||||||||
Gross profit |
75,974 | - | - | - | 75,974 | |||||||||||||||
Selling, general & administrative expenses |
(651,125 | ) | (38,602 | ) | (6,729 | ) | (116,107 | ) | (812,563 | ) | ||||||||||
Other operating expenses |
(55,118 | ) | - | - | - | (55,118 | ) | |||||||||||||
Loss from operations |
(630,269 | ) | (38,602 | ) | (6,729 | ) | (116,107 | ) | (791,707 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest expense |
(11,375 | ) | - | - | (86,456 | ) | (97,831 | ) | ||||||||||||
Rental income |
- | 15,896 | - | - | 15,896 | |||||||||||||||
Gain from insurance claims |
- | 481,513 | - | - | 481,513 | |||||||||||||||
Unrealised foreign exchange gain |
- | - | - | 718,701 | 718,701 | |||||||||||||||
Other income |
28,143 | - | - | - | 28,143 | |||||||||||||||
(Loss) Profit before income tax |
(613,501 | ) | 458,807 | (6,729 | ) | 516,138 | 354,715 | |||||||||||||
Income tax |
- | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Net (loss) profit |
$ | (613,501 | ) | $ | 458,807 | $ | (6,729 | ) | $ | 516,138 | 354,715 | |||||||||
Total assets at September 30, 2024 |
$ | 8,983,303 | $ | 1,733,783 | $ | 30,192,333 | $ | 784,479 | $ | 41,693,898 |
Three Months ended September 30, 2023 |
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Distribution of THC-free cannabinoid (CBD) products |
Production and distribution of renewable commodities |
Holding property |
Licensor of proprietary pyrolysis technology |
Corporate unallocated |
Consolidated |
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Revenue |
$ | - | $ | 2,249 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 333 | $ | 2,582 | ||||||||||||
Cost of revenue |
- | (70,474 | ) | - | - | (42 | ) | (70,516 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Gross (loss) profit |
- | (68,225 | ) | - | - | 291 | (67,934 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general & administrative expenses |
(120 | ) | (334,325 | ) | (14,563 | ) | (200 | ) | (107,386 | ) | (456,594 | ) | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations |
(120 | ) | (402,550 | ) | (14,563 | ) | (200 | ) | (107,095 | ) | (524,528 | ) | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
- | (13,656 | ) | - | - | (27,550 | ) | (41,206 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Other income |
- | 206 | - | 171 | - | 377 | ||||||||||||||||||
Rental income |
- | - | 15,896 | - | - | 15,896 | ||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) Profit before income tax |
(120 | ) | (416,000 | ) | 1,333 | (29 | ) | (134,645 | ) | (549,461 | ) | |||||||||||||
Income tax |
- | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) profit |
$ | (120 | ) | $ | (416,000 | ) | $ | 1,333 | $ | (29 | ) | $ | (134,645 | ) | (549,461 | ) | ||||||||
Total assets at September 30, 2023 |
$ | 257,009 | $ | 6,759,664 | $ | 1,226,350 | $ | 30,194,144 | $ | 1,064,127 | $ | 39,501,294 |
The below revenues are based on the countries in which the customer is located. Summarized financial information concerning the geographic segments is shown in the following tables:
Three Months ended September 30, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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Malaysia |
$ | 450 | $ | 2,582 | ||||
United States of America |
125,120 | - | ||||||
125,570 | 2,582 |
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NOTE 5 - CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
September 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 874,189 | $ | 279,137 | ||||
Restricted cash |
250,000 | - | ||||||
1,124,189 | 279,137 |
Restricted cash represent cash pledged to a financial institution for facilities granted as disclosed in Note 12.
NOTE 6 - INVENTORIES
Inventories as of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, consisted of the following:
September 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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Manufactured bio produce |
$ | 80,402 | $ | 70,560 | ||||
Trading goods |
198,360 | 238,584 | ||||||
278,762 | 309,144 |
Trading goods represent bio asphalt products purchased from an external supplier.
NOTE 7 - OTHER RECEIVABLE, DEPOSITS AND PREPAYMENTS
Other receivable, deposits and prepayments as of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, consist of the following:
September 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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Deposits |
$ | 5,277 | $ | 4,775 | ||||
Other receivables |
47,858 | 31,929 | ||||||
$ | 53,135 | $ | 36,704 | |||||
Less: impairment on other receivables |
(33,939 | ) | (29,842 | ) | ||||
Other receivables and deposits, net |
$ | 19,196 | $ | 6,862 | ||||
Prepayments |
25,734 | 121,468 | ||||||
Prepaid share-based compensation |
1,037,478 | 105,705 | ||||||
$ | 1,082,408 | $ | 234,035 |
NOTE 8 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
A summary of property, plant and equipment as of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, is as follows:
September 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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Land and building |
$ | 1,258,360 | $ | 1,258,360 | ||||
Plant and machinery |
1,856,207 | 2,289,794 | ||||||
Office equipment |
6,161 | 6,168 | ||||||
Computers |
13,855 | 13,908 | ||||||
Motor vehicles |
140,944 | 777,457 | ||||||
Furniture and fittings |
16,349 | 16,359 | ||||||
Renovation |
4,431 | 4,431 | ||||||
3,296,307 | 4,366,477 | |||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation |
(450,531 | ) | (688,600 | ) | ||||
Less: accumulated impairment |
- | (134,042 | ) | |||||
Less: transfer to assets held for sale |
- | (606,043 | ) | |||||
Less: written off |
- | (3,957 | ) | |||||
Foreign exchange adjustment |
227,843 | (17,829 | ) | |||||
$ | 3,073,619 | $ | 2,916,006 |
Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, totaled $70,230 and $102,598, respectively.
Land and building with the net carrying value of $696,276 as of September 30, 2024, ($701,817 as of June 30, 2024) was pledged to a financial institution for facilities granted.
Plant and machinery and motor vehicles with carrying values of $0 and $91,527 as of September 30, 2024 ($7,688 and $98,362 as of June 30, 2024) are acquired under financing arrangements.
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NOTE 9 -INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The intangible assets comprise (i) a global intellectual property ("IP") of $30,192,771 known as "Catalytic Biofraction Process", whereby, subsidiary Bio Resources Limited ("BRL") is the beneficial and/or registered proprietor and (ii) an exclusive license assigned to Verde Malaysia for the operation of the IP in the state of Sabah, Malaysia of MYR 14,000,000 ($3,393,880).
The "Catalytic Biofraction Process" is a slow pyrolysis process using a proprietary catalyst to depolymerize palm biomass wastes (empty fruit bunches or palm kernel shells) in temperature range of 350 degrees Celsius to 500 degrees Celsius to yield commercially valuable bio products: bio-oil, wood vinegar (pyroligneous acid), biochar and bio-syngas. The intellectual property is a second-generation pyrolysis process where non-food feedstock like palm biomass wastes is used as feedstock. Upon fulfilling UN's (United Nations) ACM 22 protocol as well as LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) requirements, it is anticipated that the by-products from this IP would lead to certification and issuance of Carbon Avoidance Credits as well as Carbon Removal Credits to generate carbon revenue for the Company. During the annual impairment assessment, a quantitative assessment was conducted, which involved estimating the fair value of the asset using the income approach. The results indicated that the carrying amount of the asset was not impaired, and therefore no impairment loss was recognized for the period.
Key assumptions in the quantitative assessment included:
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Discount Rate: 9% |
· |
Plant daily capacity: The plant daily capacity is 0.8 MT per hour for the existing plant and 2.5 MT per hour for the additional new plants that will be commissioned. |
· |
Additional plants: One new biofraction plant with a 3.0 MT/hour production rate will be added every year from FYE2027 up to FYE 2034. |
· |
Projected Production and Sales: Based on a ten-year forecast. Production and sales volumes are linked to the plants in operation for each year in the forecasted period based on the output yield percentages. |
· |
Inflation: 2% |
The use of the estimates in the quantitative assessment are highly judgmental and actual results may differ significantly from what is currently assessed. Accordingly, fluctuations in any of the key attributes may result in a significant change in the projected cash flows underlying the quantitative assessment, which could have a material impact on the assessed values of the Intangible Asset.
NOTE 10 - ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
Assets held for sale as of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024 consist of the following:
September 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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Plant and machinery |
213,494 | 213,494 | ||||||
Motor vehicles |
392,549 | 392,549 | ||||||
606,043 | 606,043 | |||||||
Less: disposal |
(553,844 | ) | - | |||||
$ | 52,199 | $ | 606,043 |
On June 27, 2024, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Verde Renewables, Inc. ("VRI"), a company incorporated in the State of Missouri, U.S.A, entered into a Consignment Contract with ED's Machinery LLC ("EDM") to dispose plant and machinery and motor vehicles with a carrying amount of $606,043. The disposal is pending completion as at June 30,2024, and thus the assets have been presented separately in the balance sheets as assets held for sale. The disposal of assets with carrying values totaling $553,844 was completed as of September 30, 2024, and assets with carrying values totaling $27,145 was subsequently completed in October 2024. The remaining assets are expected to be disposed by December 2024.
Plant and machinery and motor vehicles with carrying values of $0 and $27,145 ($168,994 and $350,217 as of June 30, 2024) were acquired under financing arrangements.
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NOTE 11 - DEPOSITS PAID
At September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, deposits consist of the following:
September 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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Security deposit |
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- Factory site |
$ | 80,000 | $ | 80,000 |
On March 2, 2022, the Company, through VRAP, entered into a Commercial Lease Agreement and Option to Purchase ("Segama Lease Agreement") the factory site from Segama Ventures for a lease term of seven (7) years ("Lease Term") at a monthly rental of MYR 36,000 ($8,571). The rental for the entire Lease Term amounts to the sum of MYR 3,024,000 ($720,000) (the "Lease Payment") which shall be paid in advance upon commencement of the Segama Lease Agreement together with a payment of security deposit for the sum of MYR 336,000 ($80,000) (the "Security Payment").
NOTE 12 - BANK LOAN
The bank loan represents a rolling facility to a maximum principal of $250,000 and is secured by deed of trusts from VRDR, land and building of VEL and a subsidiary who act as guarantor for the performance of debts. The interest on loan is fixed at 5.25%. per annum.
Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, totaled $4,636 and $2,221, respectively.
NOTE 13 - AMOUNTS DUE TO/FROM RELATED PARTIES AND DIRECTOR
The following breakdown of the balances due to/from related parties and director, consisted of:-
September 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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Amount due to related parties |
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Borneo Oil Corporation Sdn ("BOC") (#2) |
$ | 72,199 | $ | 70,677 | ||||
Borneo Oil Berhad ("BOB") (#1) |
3,007 | 3,007 | ||||||
Taipan International Limited (#3) |
119,153 | 119,153 | ||||||
Borneo Energy Sdn Bhd (#1) |
14,445 | 14,599 | ||||||
Victoria Capital Sdn Bhd (#4) |
6,061 | 93,270 | ||||||
UnitiMart Sdn Bhd (#1) |
- | 7,782 | ||||||
Makin Teguh Sdn Bhd (#1) |
19,379 | 19,379 | ||||||
J. Ambrose & Partners (#5) |
55,358 | 48,589 | ||||||
SB Resorts Sdn Bhd (#2) |
2,424 | 2,120 | ||||||
SB Supplies & Logistics Sdn Bhd (#1) |
6,788 | 5,936 | ||||||
Borneo Eco Food Sdn. Bhd. (#1) |
1,188 | 1,039 | ||||||
$ | 300,002 | $ | 385,550 | |||||
Amount due from a related party |
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Vetrolysis Limited (#6) |
$ | 100 | $ | 100 | ||||
Amount due to director |
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Mr. Jack Wong (#7) |
$ | 23,629 | $ | 4,188 |
(#1) Borneo Oil Berhad ("BOB") is the ultimate holding company of Borneo Eco Food Sdn. Bhd., Borneo Energy Sdn. Bhd., SB Supplies & Logistic Sdn. Bhd. and UnitiMart Sdn. Bhd., and held 13.6% of the Company's issued and outstanding Common Stock as of September 30, 2024. Makin Teguh Sdn Bhd is an associate of BOB. The advances are related to ordinary business transactions and bear no interest or collateral, and are repayable on demand.
(#2) SB Resorts Sdn. Bhd. and Borneo Oil Corporation Sdn. Bhd. ("BOC") are wholly owned subsidiaries of Borneo Oil Berhad ("BOB") (holding 13.6% of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock as of September 30, 2024). The advances are related to ordinary business transactions and bear no interest or collateral, repayable and renewable under normal business advancement terms.
(#3) Taipan International Limited is one of the shareholders of the Company and held 31.6% of the Company's issued and outstanding Common Stock as of September 30, 2024. The advances are related to ordinary business transactions and bear no interest or collateral, and are repayable on demand.
(#4) Victoria Capital Sdn. Bhd. is one of the shareholders of the Company, and held 0.2% of the Company's issued and outstanding Common Stock as of September 30, 2024. The advances are related to ordinary business transactions and bear no interest or collateral, and are repayable on demand.
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(#5) J. Ambrose & Partners is controlled by J Ambrose who is one of the shareholders of the Company, and he held 1.6% of the Company's issued and outstanding Common Stock as of September 30, 2024. He is also a substantial shareholder of BOB. The advances are related to ordinary business transactions and bear no interest or collateral, and are repayable on demand.
(#6) Encik Anuar bin Ismail, an indirect significant shareholder, is a director of Vetrolysis Limited.
(#7) Mr. Jack Wong is the Chief Executive of the Company effective October 1, 2022. Further, Jack Wong was re-elected Director of the Company by Waiver and Consent of Shareholders, effective March 30, 2024.
NOTE 14 - PROMISSORY NOTE TO RELATED PARTIES
September 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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Promissory Note to related party |
$ | - | $ | 591,170 |
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of promissory notes payable using Level 3 inputs:
September 30, |
June 30, |
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2024 |
2024 |
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Balance at the beginning of period or year |
$ | 591,170 | $ | 487,790 | ||||
Interest expense |
84,718 | 103,380 | ||||||
Converted to Company's restricted Common Stock |
(675,888 | ) | - | |||||
Balance at the end of period or year |
$ | - | $ | 591,170 |
On March 13, 2023, the Company and its former indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Champmark Sdn Bhd ("CSB") entered into a Settlement of Debts Agreement (the "SDA Agreement") for the settlement in full of CSB's account payable to a related party, Borneo Oil Corporation Sdn Bhd ("BOC") by way of the issuance on March 13, 2023, of a two year term Promissory Notes with the face value (principal) amount of $675,888, and bearing 2% coupon interest. The Note was repayable by May 12, 2025, either in cash or by the issuance of the Company's restricted Common Stock priced at $0.07 per share at the discretion of the holder of the Promissory Note. The fair value of the Promissory Note of $481,023 was calculated using the net present value of estimated future cash flows with the assumptions of risk free rate at 4.03%, credit spread of 11.6% and liquidity risk premium of 5.6%. On August 16, 2024, the Company entered into a Supplementary Agreement to the SDA Agreement and Promissory Note with the Creditor to convert the total amount of $675,888 into 9,655,542 shares of the Company's restricted Common Stock at the agreed conversion price of $0.07 per share for issuance on August 16, 2024. A total of 9,655,542 shares of the Company's restricted Common Stock were issued on August 16, 2024, to Borneo Oil Berhad, the appointed nominee of the Creditor, to settle in full the total of USD 675,888 of CSB's account payable to the Creditor.
The Company recorded accretion of liability on promissory notes of $84,718 and $103,380 and presented as interest expense on promissory notes for the period ended September 30, 2024, and year ended June 30, 2024, respectively. Interest on promissory note at 2% were $1,738 and $3,403 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
NOTE 15 - LEASES
The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, and determines whether an arrangement is a lease at inception. This determination generally depends on whether the arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified fixed asset explicitly or implicitly for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Control of an underlying asset is conveyed if we obtain the rights to direct the use of and to obtain substantially all of the economic benefit from the use of the underlying asset. Some of our leases include both lease and non-lease components which are accounted for as a single lease component as the Company has elected the practical expedient. Some of the operating lease agreements include variable lease costs, primarily taxes, insurance, common area maintenance or increases in rental costs related to inflation. Substantially all of our equipment leases and some of our real estate leases have terms of less than one year and, as such, are accounted for as short-term leases as we have elected the practical expedient.
Operating leases are included in the right-of-use lease assets, other current liabilities and long-term lease liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at each lease's commencement date based on the present values of its lease payments over its respective lease term. When a borrowing rate is not explicitly available for a lease, the incremental borrowing rate is used based on information available at the lease's commencement date to determine the present value of its lease payments. Operating lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Company adopts a 5% as weighted average incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of the lease payments. The weighted average remaining life of the lease was 3 years ending September 30, 2025.
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The table below presents the lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet.
September 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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Assets |
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Right-of-use asset (#1) |
$ | 720,000 | $ | 720,000 | ||||
Right-of-use asset (#2) |
64,910 | 64,910 | ||||||
Total RoU assets |
$ | 784,910 | $ | 784,910 | ||||
Less: Amortisation |
(306,947 | ) | (275,428 | ) | ||||
$ | 477,963 | $ | 509,482 | |||||
Liabilities |
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Current: |
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Operating lease liabilities |
$ | 23,677 | $ | 24,881 | ||||
Finance lease liabilities |
22,499 | 22,323 | ||||||
46,176 | 47,204 | |||||||
Finance lease liabilities - assets held for sale |
30,452 | 603,252 | ||||||
Non-current: |
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Operating lease liabilities |
- | 4,602 | ||||||
Finance lease liabilities |
80,052 | 86,565 | ||||||
80,052 | 91,167 | |||||||
Total lease liabilities |
$ | 156,680 | $ | 741,623 |
As of September 30, 2024, right-of-use assets were $477,963 and lease liabilities were $156,680.
As of June 30, 2024, right-of-use assets were $509,482 and lease liabilities were $741,623.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the amortization charge on right-of use assets was $31,519 and $30,560, respectively.
(#1) This leasing arrangement for the lease of the Segama factory amounting to $720,000 is for a lease term of seven (7) years and included an exclusive right and option to purchase the factory site, together with all its right title and interest, for a consideration to be mutually agreed between the parties at any time during the period of two years from the date of the Lease Agreement ended March 1, 2024. The option was not exercised and has lapsed.
There are no corresponding lease liabilities recorded, as the lease payments for the entire lease period have been paid upfront upon inception of the agreement.
(#2) This leasing arrangement as stated at fair value above is for the lease of an executive vehicle with a total liability of $84,718 and for a lease term of three
(3) years ending September 30, 2025. The lease arrangement includes an option to purchase the said vehicle at an agreed consideration of $57,087 ("Purchase Price") as stated in the Lease Agreement. The Company's lease agreements do not contain any material restrictive covenants.
The accretion of lease liability for the three months ending September 30, 2024, and 2023, were $1,255 and $2,214 respectively.
The Company excludes short-term leases (those with lease terms of less than one year at inception) from the measurement of lease liabilities or right-of-use assets. The following tables summarize the lease expense for the periods.
Three Months ended September 30, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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Finance lease cost: |
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Interest on lease liabilities (per ASC 842) |
$ | 6,739 | $ | 11,435 | ||||
Operating lease cost: |
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Operating lease expense (per ASC 842) |
32,774 | 32,774 | ||||||
Total lease expense |
$ | 39,513 | $ | 44,209 |
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Components of Lease Expense
The Company recognizes operating lease expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the operating leases, comprising interest expense determined using the effective interest method, and amortization of the right-of-use asset, as reported within "general and administrative" expense on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Finance lease expense comprise of interest expenses determined using the effective interest method.
Future Contractual Lease Payments as of September 30, 2024
The below table summarizes our (i) minimum lease payments over the next five years, (ii) lease arrangement implied interest, and (iii) present value of future lease payments for the next five years and thereafter ending September 30:
Years ending September 30, |
Operating and finance lease amount |
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2025 |
$ | 81,109 | ||
2026 |
24,771 | |||
2027 |
24,771 | |||
2028 |
20,383 | |||
2029 |
11,610 | |||
Thereafter |
1,935 | |||
Total minimum finance lease liabilities payment |
164,579 | |||
Less: interest |
(7,899 | ) | ||
Present value of lease liabilities |
$ | 156,680 | ||
Representing:- |
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Current liabilities |
$ | 76,628 | ||
Non-current liabilities |
80,052 | |||
$ | 156,680 |
NOTE 16 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Authorized Stock
The Company has authorized 10,000,000,000 Common Shares and 50,000,000 preferred shares, both with a par value of $0.001 per share. Each Common Share entitles the holder to one vote, in person or proxy, on any matter on which action of the stockholders of the corporation is sought.
Preferred stock outstanding
There are no Preferred shares outstanding as of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024.
Common stock outstanding
On July 24, 2024, the Company issued 3,194,443 restricted Common Shares for $287,500 at $0.09 per share to four US shareholders and 6,005,000 restricted Common Shares for $600,500 at $0.10 per share to twenty US shareholders and one non-US shareholder.
On July 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,000,000 of the Company's restricted Common Shares each to Dr. Nam Tran and Dr. Raymond Powell as part of the compensation package in the Services Agreements that the Company entered into with Dr. Nam Tran and Dr. Raymond Powell on April 20, 2024, for the service period from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
On August 8, 2024, the Company issued 700,000 of the Company's restricted Common Shares to Dale Ludwig as part of the compensation package in the Services Agreement that the Company entered into with Dale Ludwig on June 1, 2024 for the service period from June 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
On August 9, 2024, the Company issued 888,888 restricted Common Shares for $80,000 at $0.09 per share to one US shareholder and 11,840,000 restricted Common Shares for $1,184,000 at $0.10 per share to twenty-three US shareholders and one non-US shareholder.
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On August 16, 2024, the Company issued 9,655,542 shares of the Company's restricted Common Stock at the price of $0.07 per share to Borneo Oil Berhad in relation to the Settlement of Debts Agreement (the "SDA Agreement") and a two-year term period Promissory Note entered into with its former indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Champmark Sdn Bhd ("CSM") and CSM's creditor Borneo Oil Corporation Sdn Bhd (the "Creditor") to settle in full a total of USD $675,888 of CSM's account payable. On March 13, 2023, the Company and CSM entered into an SDA Agreement and a two-year term period Promissory Note with the Creditor to settle in full a total of USD $675,888 of CSM's account payable to the Creditor either in cash or by the issuance of new restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock at a price of $0.07 per share. As set out in the SDA Agreement, the new restricted shares for settlement of the account payable to the Creditor shall be issued to the Creditor or its nominee. On August 16, 2024, the Company entered into a Supplementary Agreement to the SDA Agreement and Promissory Note with the Creditor to convert the total amount of $675,888 into 9,655,542 shares of the Company's restricted Common Stock at the agreed conversion price of $0.07 per share for issuance on August 16, 2024.
On August 26, 2024, the Company issued 722,221 restricted Common Shares for $65,000 at $0.09 per share to three US shareholders, 3,990,000 restricted Common Shares for $399,000 at $0.10 per share to six US shareholders and two non-US shareholders.
On August 30, 2024, the Company issued 1,350,000 of the Company's restricted Common Shares to Jeremy P. Concanon, Chief Growth Officer of the Company, as part of the compensation package in the Services Agreement that the Company entered into with Jeremy P. Concanon on July 31, 2024.
On August 30, 2024, the Company issued 670,000 of the Company's restricted Common Shares to Eric Bava, Chief Operating Officer of the Company, as part of the compensation package in the Employment Agreement that the Company entered into with Eric Bava on October 1, 2023 for his first year of service from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.
On September 16, 2024, the Company issued 222,222 restricted Common Shares for $20,000 at $0.09 per share to one US shareholder and 350,000 restricted Common Shares for $35,000 at $0.10 per share to two US shareholders.
On October 16, 2024, the Company issued 800,000 restricted Common Shares for $80,000 at $0.10 per share to three US shareholders.
On September 8, 2023, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Verde Renewables, Inc. ("VRI") entered into a Service and Stock Cancellation Agreement with EMGTA LLC to cancel the Services Agreement dated December 1, 2022, including the cancellation of 375,000 restricted Common shares issued at $0.20 on December 31, 2022, totaling $75,000 as consideration for certain services. The cancellation is still in process.
Not considering the commitment to cancel shares as above, there were 1,240,946,567 and 1,199,358,251 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024.
The Company has no stock option plan, warrants, or other dilutive securities issued as of September 30, 2024. As of June 30, 2024, 2,700,000 and 670,000 Common Stocks committed to be issued to non employees and an employee respectively.
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NOTE 17 - INCOME TAX
For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the local ("United States of America") and foreign components of profit (loss) before income taxes were comprised of the following:
Three Months ended September 30, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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Tax jurisdiction from: |
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- Local (US regime) |
$ | (227,398 | ) | $ | (329,925 | ) | ||
- Foreign, including |
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British Virgin Island |
690,229 | (26,480 | ) | |||||
Malaysia |
(101,387 | ) | (193,027 | ) | ||||
Labuan, Malaysia |
(6,729 | ) | (29 | ) | ||||
Profit (Loss) before income taxes |
$ | 354,715 | $ | (549,461 | ) |
The provision for income taxes consisted of the following:
Three Months ended September 30, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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Current tax: |
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- Local |
$ | - | $ | - | ||||
- Foreign |
- | - | ||||||
Deferred tax |
||||||||
- Local |
- | - | ||||||
- Foreign |
- | - | ||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) |
$ | - | $ | - |
The effective tax rate in the periods presented is the result of the mix of income earned in various tax jurisdictions that apply a broad range of income tax rate. The Company mainly operates in U.S.A. and Malaysia and is subject to taxes in the jurisdictions in which they operate, as follows:
United States of America
VRDR, VRI and VLI are subject to the tax laws of United States of America. The U.S. corporate income tax rate is 21% effective January 1, 2018. The Company's policy is to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in its income tax provision. The Company has not accrued or paid interest or penalties which were not material to its results of operations for the periods presented.
The Company has provided for a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets of $1,385,106 on the expected future tax benefits from the net operating loss ("NOL") carry forwards of $6,595,741 as the management believes it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized in the future.
Net Operating Losses (NOLs) generated prior to January 1, 2018, are able to be carried forward up to twenty subsequent years. Any NOLs created for tax years subsequent to that may be carried forward indefinitely. However, any NOLs arising from tax years ending after December 31, 2020, can only be used to offset up to 80% of taxable income.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, there was no operating income under US tax regime.
BVI
Under the current BVI law, VRAP is not subject to tax on income.
Labuan
Under the current laws of the Labuan applicable to BRL, income derived from an intellectual property right is subject to tax under the Malaysian Income Tax Act 1967 (ITA) at 24% of its chargeable income. However, BRL is not subject to income tax, given that it was a net loss position during the current period presented. The losses are presently not able to be carried forward to offset against its future operation income as income-generating activities have not yet been undertaken.
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Malaysia
The Company's subsidiaries, Verde Malaysia and Wision are registered in Malaysia and are subject to the Malaysia corporate income tax at a standard income tax rate of 24% on chargeable income.
The operation in Malaysia incurred $902,186 of cumulative net operating losses as of September 30, 2024, which can be carried forward to offset future taxable income. The net operating loss are allowed to be carried forward up to a maximum of ten (10) years of assessments under the current tax legislation in Malaysia. The Company has provided for a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets of $216,525 on the expected future tax benefits from the net operating loss ("NOL") carry forwards as the management believes it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized in the future.
Three Months ended September 30, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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Loss before income taxes |
$ | (101,387 | ) | $ | (193,027 | ) | ||
Statutory income tax rate |
24 | % | 24 | % | ||||
Income tax expense at statutory rate |
(24,333 | ) | (46,326 | ) | ||||
Non-deductible items |
14,227 | 13,026 | ||||||
Operating losses unable to carried forward |
1,615 | 7 | ||||||
Valuation allowance |
8,491 | 33,293 | ||||||
Income tax expense |
$ | - | $ | - |
The following table sets forth the significant components of the deferred tax assets of the Company:
September 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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Deferred tax assets: |
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Net operating loss carryforwards, from |
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US tax regime |
$ | 1,385,106 | $ | 1,129,164 | ||||
Malaysia tax regime |
216,525 | 147,979 | ||||||
Less: valuation allowance |
(1,601,631 | ) | (1,277,143 | ) | ||||
Deferred tax assets, net |
$ | - | $ | - |
The Company has recorded valuation allowances for certain tax attribute carry forwards and other deferred tax assets due to uncertainty that exists regarding future realizability. If in the future the Company believes that it is more likely than not that these deferred tax benefits will be realized, the majority of the valuation allowances will be reversed in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. The Company did not have uncertainty tax positions or events leading to uncertainty tax position within the next 12 months.
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NOTE 18 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Three Months ended |
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2023 |
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Related party transactions: |
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Rental income: |
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Mr. Jack Wong (#1) |
$ | 13,846 | $ | 13,846 | ||||
Professional services provided by: |
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Warisan Khidmat Sdn Bhd (#2) |
$ | - | $ | 4,538 | ||||
Interest expense payable to: |
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BOC (#3) |
$ | 1,738 | $ | 3,403 |
Related party balances (other than those disclosed in Note 13 and Note 14): |
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September 30, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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Trade payables |
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Warisan Khidmat Sdn Bhd (#2) |
$ | - | $ | 1,484 |
(#1) Mr. Jack Wong is the Chief Executive of the Company effective October 1, 2022. By Waiver and Consent of Shareholders, Mr. Jack Wong was re-elected Director of the Company, effective March 30, 2024.
(#2) Warisan Khidmat Sdn. Bhd. is a company whose shareholdings is entirely held by a Director of Verde Malaysia.
(#3) Borneo Oil Corporation Sdn Bhd ("BOC") is a wholly owned subsidiary of Borneo Oil Berhad ("BOB") (holding 13.6% of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock as of September 30, 2024). The advances are related to ordinary business transactions and bear no interest or collateral, repayable and renewable under normal business advancement terms.
Apart from the transactions and balances detailed elsewhere in these accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has no other significant or material related party transactions during the periods presented.
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NOTE 19 - CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK
The Company is exposed to the following concentrations of risk:
(a) Major customers and major vendors
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, there was 1 single customer whose revenue exceeded 10% of the revenue in the segment of production and distribution of renewable commodities.
Revenue September 30, 2024 |
Accounts Receivable September 30, 2024 |
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USD |
% |
USD |
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Customer A |
$ | 125,120 | 100 | % | 187,314 |
There were no customers which exceeded 10% of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, there was 1 single vendor whose direct cost exceeded 10% of the revenue in the segment of production and distribution of renewable commodities.
Direct Costs September 30, 2024 |
Accounts Payable September 30, 2024 |
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USD |
% |
USD |
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Vendor A |
$ | 8,800 | 18 | % | 8,800 |
There were no vendors which exceeded 10% of direct costs for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
(b) Economic and political risk
The Company's major operations are conducted in U.S.A. and Malaysia. Accordingly, the political, economic, and legal environments in U.S.A. and Malaysia, as well as the general state of U.S.A. and Malaysia's economy, as well as globally, may influence the Company's business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Further, the escalation tensions in the Middle East, including the continuing Russian - Ukraine conflict may impact the global economic situation, which indirectly may impact the Company's operations.
(c) Exchange rate risk
The Company cannot guarantee that the current exchange rate will remain steady; therefore, there is a possibility that the Company could post the same amount of profit for two comparable periods and because of the fluctuating exchange rate actually post higher or lower profit depending on exchange rate of MYR converted to US$ on that date. The exchange rate could fluctuate depending on changes in political and economic environments without notice.
NOTE 20 - PENSION COSTS
The Company is required to make contribution to their employees under a government-mandated defined contribution pension scheme for its eligible full-times employees in Malaysia. The Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of the participants' relevant income based on their ages and wages level. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, $1,973 and $3,559 contributions were made accordingly.
NOTE 21 - SHARES ISSUED TO NONEMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYEE
On December 15, 2022, the Company entered into a Services Agreement with Looi Pei See (the "Looi Pei See Agreement") to engage her as a consultant to develop the retail markets for the Company's products and services in Malaysia and Singapore. The Company will pay Looi Pei See by the issuance of 1,140,000 shares of the Company's restricted Common Stock, par value $ 0.001 per share on or before December 31, 2022. The shares were issued on December 31, 2022, for service period from December 15, 2022, to December 14, 2025. The fair value of 1,140,000 shares was $228,000 which calculated based on stock price of $ 0.20 per share on December 15, 2022 (date of issuance) and is being amortized over the service period. During the period ended September 30,2024, the Company charged $17,290 to selling, general and administrative expenses as consulting expenses.
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On October 23, 2023, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary VRI, entered into a Services Agreement (the "Fosnacht Agreement") with Donald R. Fosnacht to engage him as National Certification and Extensive BCR (Biochar Carbon Removal) Implementation Specialist to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to obtain national and regional certification and endorsement for carbon net-negative construction products with high biochar content, encompassing asphalt, concrete, and soil stabilization as designated in the Agreement. Under the Agreement, the Company will pay Donald R. Fosnacht by the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of the Company's restricted Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share on or before January 31, 2024. The term of the Fosnacht Agreement will remain effective until December 31, 2025, and both parties may renew the agreement, or enter into a new agreement as may be mutually agreed on terms to be separately negotiated. The fair value of 1,000,000 shares was $134,000 which calculated based on stock price of $ 0.134 per share on January 31, 2024 (date of issuance). and is being amortized over the service period. During the period ended September 30, 2024, the Company charged $15,391 to selling, general and administrative expenses as consulting expenses.
On April 20, 2024, the Company entered into two Services Agreements (the "NIE Agreements") with Dr. Nam Tran and Dr. Raymond Powell to engage them as National Implementation Experts for its wholly-owned subsidiary Verde Renewables, Inc. ("VRI") to initiate connections with esteemed asphalt contractors, identify potential partners, explore potential collaborations through their extensive networks in the asphalt industry and recommend strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities as designated in the NIE Agreements. Under the NIE Agreements, the Company will pay Dr. Nam Tran and Dr. Raymond Powell each by the issuance of 3,000,000 shares of the Company's restricted Common shares in three tranches of 1,000,000 shares each on or before July 31, 2024, October 31, 2025, and October 31, 2026, respectively. The term of the NIE Agreements will remain effective until April 30, 2027, and both parties may renew their respective agreement, or enter into a new agreement as may be mutually agreed on terms to be separately negotiated. Pursuant to the respective addendum to NIE Agreements dated June 29, 2024, each tranche of shares to be issued is compensation for each service period of 12 months beginning from May 1, 2024, May 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026, respectively. The fair value of first 1,000,000 shares was $360,000 each, calculated based on stock price of $0.36 per share on July 31, 2024 (date of issuance), and is being amortized over the respective service period. During the period ended September 30, 2024, the Company charged a total of $181,480 to selling, general and administrative expenses as consulting expenses.
On June 1, 2024, the Company entered into a multi-year Services Agreement (the " Ludwig Agreement") with Dale Ludwig to engage him as Strategic Advisor for the Company and all its subsidiaries, to maintain and build strong relationships with policymakers at both state and federal levels, collaborate with Missouri Department of Transportation, build relationships with Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) members, collaborate with Missouri contractors to encourage the use of the Company's technologies, identify current biochar producers in Missouri and engage with the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Pursuant to the Ludwig Agreement, the Company agreed to issue a total of 2,000,000 restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock to Dale Ludwig over three tranches of 700,000 shares on or before August 31, 2024, 700,000 shares on or before October 31, 2025, and 600,000 shares on or before October 31, 2026. Pursuant to the addendum to the Ludwig Agreement dated June 29, 2024, each tranche of shares to be issued is compensation for each service period beginning 11 months from June 1, and 12 months from 2024, May 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026, respectively. The fair value of first 700,000 shares was $210,000, calculated based on stock price of $0.30 per share on August 8,2024 (date of issuance) and is being amortized over the service period. During the period ended September 30, 2024, the Company charged $57,844 to selling, general and administrative expenses as consulting expenses.
The Company agreed to issue 670,000 of the Company's restricted Common shares to Eric Bava, Chief Operating Officer of the Company, as part of the compensation package in the Bava Employment Agreement upon completing each full year of service. The term of the Bava Employment Agreement will remain effective until September 30, 2027. On August 30, 2024, the Company issued 670,000 of the Company's restricted Common shares to Eric Bava as part of the compensation package in the Bava Employment Agreement. The fair value of 670,000 shares was $181,235 which calculated based on stock price of $0.2705 per share on August 30, 2024 (date of issuance), and is being amortized over the service period from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. During the period ended September 30, 2024, the Company charged $45,556 to selling, general and administrative expenses as salary expenses.
On July 31, 2024, Verde Renewables, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an addendum to employment agreement with Jeremy P. Concannon (Chief Growth Officer ("CGO") of the Company effective from August 1, 2024) (the "Concannon Addendum Agreement"). Pursuant to the Concannon addendum Agreement, the Company agreed to issue a total of 4,050,000 restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock to Jeremy P. Concannon over three tranches of 1,350,000 shares each on or before August 31, 2024, August 31, 2025, and August 31, 2026 respectively. The term of the Concannon Addendum Agreement will remain effective until September 30, 2027, and both parties may renew the agreement, or enter into a new agreement as may be mutually agreed on terms to be separately negotiated. Pursuant to the addendum to the Concannon Agreement dated September 27,2024, each tranche of shares to be issued as compensation for each service period beginning 12 months from August 1, 2024, and 2025, and for 14 months from August 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, respectively. The fair value of first 1,350,000 shares was $365,175, calculated based on stock price of $0.2705 per share on August 30,2024 (date of issuance), and is being amortized over the service period. During the period ended September 30, 2024, the Company charged $61,029 to selling, general and administrative expenses as salary expenses.
The Company agreed to issue 25,000 of the Company's restricted Common Shares to Hannah Bruehl, Executive Assistant to C-Suite Executives of the Company for service period from September 3, 2024 to September 2, 2025, as part of the compensation package in the Letter of Offer signed on August 20, 2024.
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NOTE 22 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Future commitments with regards to repayment of lease liabilities are disclosed in Note 15.
Part from the above, as of September 30, 2024, the Company had the following capital commitment:
a) commitment to issue restricted Common Shares to the following service provider on or before October 31, 2026, for services to be performed pursuant to the Service Agreements signed with nonemployees as disclosed in Note 16 and Note 21:
Number of shares to be issued |
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Financial year ended June 30, 2026 |
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Nam Tran |
1,000,000 | |||
Raymond Powell |
1,000,000 | |||
Dale Ludwig |
700,000 | |||
2,700,000 |
Financial year ended June 30, 2027: |
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Nam Tran |
1,000,000 | |||
Raymond Powell |
1,000,000 | |||
Dale Ludwig |
600,000 | |||
2,600,000 |
b) commitment to cancel 375,000 restricted common shares pursuant to the Service Agreement signed and Service and Stock Cancellation Agreement with EMGTA LLC as disclosed in Note 16.
c) Quarterly committed payments, to be paid in advance, of $50,000 from September 2024 to March 2025, and $62,500 from June 2025 to September 2026 to support a 3-year Performance Testing Project titled "Structural Capacity of Sustainable Pavement" pursuant to an agreement entered with The National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University ("NCAT") on June 27, 2024.
d) commitment to issue restricted Common Shares, comprising of 800,000 restricted Common Shares at $0.10 per share to three US shareholders.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company has no material contingencies.
NOTE 23 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In accordance with ASC Topic 855, Subsequent Events, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are issued, the Company has evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after September 30, 2024, up through the date the Company issued the audited unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
On October 16, 2024, the Company issued 800,000 restricted Common Shares for $80,000 at $0.10 per share to three US shareholders.
On October 16, 2024, the Company formed a new subsidiary, VerdePlus Inc. ("VerdePlus"), a Missouri corporation in partnership with Nature Plus Inc. ("NPI") for the purpose of conducting business on the production of low-carbon building materials by integrating the Company's expertise with the innovative stabilization enzyme TerraZyme, an intellectual property of NPI to be injected into VerdePlus. The Company and NPI owned 55% and 45% of VerdePlus, respectively.
On October 18, 2024, the Company entered into a binding Term Sheet with C-Twelve Pty Ltd ("C-Twelve"), a corporation incorporated in Western Australia, granting the Company (i) an exclusive license to utilize its proprietary binder and biochar asphalt mixed designs (the "Licensed Technology") for the production and commercialization of asphalt surfacing-related products (the "End Products") within the United States of America and (ii) the first right of refusal to extend the exclusive licensing of the Licensed Technology to other countries and territories subject to terms and conditions to be mutually agreed upon. The Company shall commit to producing a minimum quantity of End Products each year, as defined in the definitive agreement (the "Minimum Production Amount"). The specific Minimum Production Amount will be stipulated in an appendix or exhibit to the final licensing agreement. The Company shall pay C-Twelve royalties based on the Minimum Production Amount, at a rate mutually agreed upon by both parties and specified in the definitive agreement. Should the Company fail to meet the Minimum Production Amount in any given year, it shall remain obligated to pay royalties based on the agreed-upon minimum production levels. In the event that production exceeds the Minimum Production Amount, additional royalties shall be payable for the excess production, calculated at the same royalty rate or as otherwise mutually agreed in the definitive agreement. Both parties will mutually agree on a Carbon Credit percentage allowance for C-Twelve. C-Twelve shall grant the Company the right to file, prosecute, and maintain United States patent applications incorporating C-Twelve's Intellectual Property (IP), subject to C-Twelve's final review and approval before submission. All such patents will be filed and maintained under the Verde brand name. The Company shall reserve the right to market and sell End Products under its own brand names, with C-Twelve being referenced, as well as C-Twelve having the right to market the Company's activities under the definitive agreement. C-Twelve shall also collaborate with the Company on a joint installation of its proprietary technology that will take place on the Company's designated cross-section at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Test Track in Opelika, Alabama, with a target completion between December 16-20, 2024. The Term Sheet shall commence on October 18, 2024, and shall remain in effect until February 28, 2025, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the agreed provisions, including the execution of a definitive agreement by both parties on or before February 28, 2025. The Term Sheet may be extended or renewed upon the mutual written agreement of both parties. Upon the execution of the definitive agreement, the Company shall pay a sign-on fee of USD $300,000 and issue 1,500,000 restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock to C-Twelve.
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On October 22, 2024, the Company entered into a service agreement with GECA Environment ("GECA") to provide the Company with strategic support for carbon credit monetization. GECA is an internationally recognized firm, expert in carbon valorization and sequestration. GECA's unmatched expertise and broad service offerings make it an invaluable partner for businesses and organizations seeking holistic waste valorization solutions. Committed to the global fight against climate change, GECA operates in over 15 countries with a diverse international team. With a proven track record in project development and successful brokerage of biochar-based carbon credits to renowned clients, GECA consistently delivers impactful, high-quality solutions for carbon removal. Under this service agreement, GECA will provide the Company with comprehensive strategic support focused on monetizing carbon attributes, specifically through biochar and carbon removal credits. This partnership aims to maximize the value of the Company's carbon removal initiatives via its Biochar-Asphalt and other Net Zero construction products while ensuring compliance with carbon market standards. The structure of the strategic advisory, for a duration of six (6) months, is a monthly retainer with a maximum number of hours allocated. The retainer starts at USD $5,000 per month. GECA will advise the Company of the expected time to conduct any requested task prior to starting. If a task requires it to go beyond the allotted hours, and which are approved by the Company, hourly rates for the executed work as defined in the service agreement will be added accordingly.
In accordance with ASC Topic 855, Subsequent Events, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are issued, the Company has evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after September 30, 2024, up through the date the Company issued the audited unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and determined that there are no further significant subsequent items which are required to be disclosed.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, statements regarding our business strategy, future revenues and anticipated costs and expenses. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, those statements including the words "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "believes" and similar language. Our actual results may differ significantly from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed herein as well as in the "Description of Business - Risk Factors" section in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed on October 16, 2024. You should carefully review the risks described in our Annual Report and in other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to the forward-looking statements or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements.
All references in this Form 10-Q to the "Company," "Verde Resources," "we," "us," or "our" are to Verde Resources, Inc.
Overview
Verde Resources, Inc. (the "Company" or "VRDR") was incorporated in the State of Nevada on April 22, 2010.
The Company is a leader in Net Zero road construction and building materials, driving innovations that enhance sustainability and advance environmental stewardship. By integrating biochar, a highly effective carbon sequester and performance enhancer, the Company facilitates the industry's seamless Transition to Zero. This approach reduces GHG emissions, optimizes the use of native soils and recycled materials, speeds installation, and improves efficiency while cutting costs. Since 2021, the Company's BioFraction™ facility in Borneo has been converting palm waste into biochar and other sustainable byproducts. Although operations in Borneo, Malaysia, experienced a temporary slowdown during the financial year, this is due to the strategic focus on a test track partnership between its US-based subsidiary, Verde Renewables Inc., and the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT). This partnership is rigorously testing the Company's innovative Biochar-Asphalt technology, which is intended to provide superior performance, environmental sustainability, and the generation of Carbon Removal and Avoidance Credits.
Once this potentially groundbreaking, eco-friendly solution is certified at the highest industry standards, the same blueprint will be introduced in Malaysia. Ongoing discussions with PLUS Malaysia, the country's largest highway operator, signal a growing demand for biochar in the region. This demand, coupled with the certification, should enable the BioFraction™ plant to secure a reliable client, ensuring the resumption of normal operations in Malaysia with the potential for significant scale-up over time.
The Company has undergone a restructuring exercise to shift its focus towards renewable energy and sustainable development with the world faced with challenges of climate change and environmental dehydration. The Company has announced the disposition of the mining business through the sale of the entire issued and paid-up share capital of Champmark Sdn Bhd ("CSB") on March 13, 2023. The disposition of CSB was completed on April 20, 2023. The Company has also discontinued its distribution of THC-free cannabinoid (CBD) products following the expiration of its supply agreement with MRX Xtractors, LLC on July 6, 2024. In line with this transition, the Company has made a strategic decision to fully divest from the Cannabis and CBD industry, similar to its previous divestment from mining operations in Malaysia, to concentrate solely on advancing its sustainability agenda.
The Company conducts business operations in St Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., through Verde Renewables, Inc. ("VRI"), a company incorporated in the State of Missouri, U.S.A., and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Verde Estates, LLC ("VEL"), a Missouri limited liability company.
Puro.earth, the crediting platform for durable carbon removal, has officially registered the Company as a Carbon Removal Credit supplier as part of its Accelerate program. This partnership was formalized through a platform agreement signed in April 2023. The Company's endeavors are poised to unlock revenue opportunities by generating Carbon Removal Credits (CORCs). This critical step incentivizes the broader adoption of climate technologies and enables the Company to supply these credits to companies seeking to offset their carbon footprint in pursuit of net-zero objectives. Simultaneously, this approach creates the potential for an additional and substantial revenue stream for the Company.
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The following diagram illustrates our current corporate structure:
On August 7, 2023, the Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU") with Andre van Zyl ("AvZ") & Green Carbon Industries Group of Companies ("GCI"), headquartered in Western Australia, to actively pursue and put in place a mutually agreeable and fully funded project venture in North America, through the Company to securely ring-fence, support, preserve and implement the existing and related Intellectual Property of both parties and their respective subsidiaries/representatives, as well as to fund and support ongoing and future Research and Developments. The intended project venture was to be responsible to establish a phased implementation plan for modified, scaled Biochar and Construction Char operations, to be paired with new Cold Bio Emulsion and Cold Bio Mix technology plant production operations established for the production of low CO2 footprint construction material in the territory of North America. Successful implementation of the project venture, was to allow a further option to expand operations throughout the continents of South America's, APAC, Europe, and Africa.
Subsequently on May 15, 2024, the Company, AvZ and GCI mutually agreed to terminate the collaboration laid out in the MOU that was entered into on August 7, 2023. The MOU is rendered null and void effective May 15, 2024.
On September 12, 2023, Jack Wong stepped down from his position as President of the Company, but remains as Chief Executive Office of the Company.
On September 12, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Jack Wong, CEO and Director of the Company, as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Subsequently, on January 23, 2024, Jack Wong stepped down from his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, and Joseph Ambrose Lee was appointed Director and Chairman of the Board for a one-year term, and Tay Hong Choon was appointed Special Advisor to the Board for a one-year term.
On October 1, 2023, the Company appointed Eric Bava and Andre van Zyl as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer respectively to drive the Company's climate-tech innovation. Effective May 15, 2024, Andre van Zyl stepped down from his position as Chief Technology Officer ("CTO") of the Company.
On October 23, 2023, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary VRI, entered into a Services Agreement (the "Fosnacht Agreement") with Donald R. Fosnacht to engage him as National Certification and Extensive BCR (Biochar Carbon Removal) Implementation Specialist to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to obtain national and regional certification and endorsement for carbon net-negative construction products with high biochar content, encompassing asphalt, concrete, and soil stabilization as designated in the Agreement. Under the Fosnacht Agreement, the Company will pay Donald R. Fosnacht by the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of the Company's restricted Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share on or before January 31, 2024. The term of the Fosnacht Agreement will remain effective until December 31, 2025, and both parties may renew the agreement, or enter into a new agreement as may be mutually agreed on terms to be separately negotiated. On January 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,000,000 restricted Common shares to Donald R. Fosnacht.
On January 23, 2024, by resolution of the Board of the Company, approved an amendment to the Bylaws of the Company (the "Amendment"). The Amendment, which was adopted effective January 23, 2024, increases the number of Directors from three (3) to seven (7).
On February 6, 2024, by resolution of the Board of the Company, Joseph Ambrose Lee, Jack Wong, Balakrishnan B.S. Muthu, Soo Yau Cho and Tay Hong Choon were appointed as members of the newly formed Management Committee of the Board, to oversee and manage the operations of the Company. The Management Committee shall be responsible for making decisions pertaining to the overall operations of the Company and shall report directly to the Board.
Subsequently on May 21, 2024, by resolution of the Board of the Company, Steven Sorhus was appointed as member of the Management Committee of the Board to replace Soo Yau Cho.
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Effective June 18, 2024, Joseph Ambrose Lee tendered his resignation as Director and Chairman of the Board and member of the Management Committee of the Company. By resolution of the Board, Balakrishnan B S Muthu, Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, was appointed Chairman of the Board to replace Joseph Ambrose Lee effective June 18, 2024. The Management Committee now consists of four (4) members: Balakrishnan B.S. Muthu, Jack Wong, Tay Hong Choon and Steven Sorhus.
On April 20, 2024, the Company entered into two Services Agreements (the "NIE Agreements") with Dr. Nam Tran and Dr. Raymond Powell to engage them as National Implementation Experts for its wholly-owned subsidiary Verde Renewables, Inc. ("VRI") to initiate connections with esteemed asphalt contractors, identify potential partners, explore potential collaborations through their extensive networks in the asphalt industry and recommend strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities as designated in the NIE Agreements. Under the Agreements, the Company will pay Dr. Nam Tran and Dr. Raymond Powell each by the issuance of 3,000,000 shares of the Company's restricted Common shares in three tranches of 1,000,000 shares each on or before July 31, 2024, October 31, 2025, and October 31, 2026, respectively. The term of the NIE Agreements will remain effective until April 30, 2027, and both parties may renew their respective agreement, or enter into a new agreement as may be mutually agreed on terms to be separately negotiated. Pursuant to the respective addendum to the NIE Service Agreements dated June 29, 2024, each tranche of shares to be issued is compensation for each service period of 12 months beginning from May 1, 2024, May 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026, respectively.
Subsequently, on July 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,000,000 of the Company's restricted Common shares each to Dr. Nam Tran and Dr. Raymond Powell as part of the compensation package in the NIE Agreements.
On May 14, 2024, the Company entered into a Heads of Agreement (the "HOA") with Zym-Tec Technologies Limited ("ZT"), granting the Company (i) the right to form a collaboration entity ("Collaboration") to further develop ZT's aforementioned technologies by incorporating Biochar as a carbon input for use in the road infrastructure and construction industry (the "Products") and (ii) the Master Licensing Rights for the USA Territory for ZT's patented technologies to the Collaboration entity, including Soil Stabilization, Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP), wearing course materials, concrete, other building material products. This Collaboration aims to generate Carbon Removal Credits through the use of biochar and create new net-zero or carbon net-negative IP products that are higher performing, more durable, sustainable, and cost-effective. These new IPs will be co-owned equally by the Company and ZT. In consideration of the Collaboration, the Company and ZT will establish a new Special Purpose Vehicle (the "SPV") to be equally held by both parties. The SPV will be responsible for executing the new VERDE-ZymTec Net-Zero and Carbon-Negative Technologies and Building Material Products. The Company and ZT will integrate the collaborative activities into the SPV. The share structure and income split shall be confirmed by the Company and ZT in the final agreement. Subsequently, the Company will apply for an uplift to the Nasdaq stock exchange as part of the final restructuring process. The Collaboration will distribute the royalties, license fees, carbon avoidance credits, and carbon removal credits to the Company and ZT. The HOA outlines the terms and conditions for the cooperation between both parties, with the intent to execute a more detailed agreement within an agreed timeframe. The detailed agreement will supersede the obligations outlined in the HOA.
On June 1, 2024, the Company entered into a multi-year Services Agreement (the "Ludwig Agreement") with Dale Ludwig to engage him as Strategic Advisor for the Company and all its subsidiaries, to maintain and build strong relationships with policymakers at both state and federal levels, collaborate with Missouri Department of Transportation, build relationships with Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) members, collaborate with Missouri contractors to encourage the use of the Company's technologies, identify current biochar producers in Missouri and engage with the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Pursuant to the LudwigAgreement, the Company agreed to issue a total of 2,000,000 restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock to Dale Ludwig over three tranches of 700,000 shares on or before August 31, 2024, 700,000 shares on or before October 31, 2025, and 600,000 shares on or before October 31, 2026. Pursuant to the addendum to Ludwig Agreement dated June 29, 2024, each tranche of shares to be issued is compensation for each service period beginning 11 months from June 1, 2024, and 12 months from May 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026, respectively.
Subsequently on August 8, 2024, the Company issued 700,000 of the Company's restricted Common shares to Dale Ludwig as part of the compensation package in the Ludwig Agreement.
On June 27, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with The National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University ("NCAT") to undertake a 3-year Performance Testing Project titled "Structural Capacity of Sustainable Pavement"(the "Project"). The Project, led by Dr. Nam Tran, Associate Director and Research Professor at NCAT, will involve comprehensive performance testing on the NCAT Test Track in Opelika, Alabama. This facility, sponsored by various state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and in partnership with the Minnesota Road Research Facility (MnROAD), is dedicated to advancing sustainable pavement technologies. The NCAT Test Track will be constructed in the summer of 2024 to evaluate cutting-edge technologies co-developed by the Company and Zym-Tec. These innovations utilize enzymes to treat expansive soils and stabilize marginal base materials, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for carbon-intensive materials such as hydrated lime and Portland cement. Additionally, integrating biochar from biomass pyrolysis into enzyme-treated pavement materials is expected to improve performance, substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and sequester carbon dioxide. This pioneering approach is projected to generate Carbon Removal Credits upon completion of the test track installation, proving the viability of this next-generation blueprint for net-zero road construction. The Company is confident in its Verde-ZymTec technology and aspires to attain the highest level of certification from NCAT. Success in this Project is expected to drive widespread adoption of a net-zero road construction blueprint by DOTs across the United States and the federal DOT. Additionally, the substantial Carbon Removal Credits generated will create a significant and separate revenue stream for the Company. The Project commences on June 24, 2024, and is expected to conclude on September 30, 2027, with the first draft of the final report expected in Spring 2027. The Company has committed $750,000 to support the Project, with an initial payment of $100,000 upon execution of the NCAT agreement, followed by quarterly payments of $50,000 from September 2024 to March 2025, and $62,500 from June 2025 to September 2026.
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Effective August 1, 2024, Jeremy P. Concannon was appointed as Chief Growth Officer ("CGO") of the Company. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement entered into between Jeremy P. Concannon and Verde Renewables, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company as of July 31, 2024 (the "Concannon Agreement"), the Company agreed to issue a total of 4,050,000 restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock to Jeremy P. Concannon over three tranches of 1,350,000 shares on or before August 31, 2024, 1,350,000 shares on or before August 31, 2025, and 1,350,000 shares on or before August 31, 2026. Subsequently on August 30, 2024, the Company issued 1,350,000 of the Company's restricted Common shares to Jeremy P. Concanon, as part of the compensation package in the Concannon Agreement.
Pursuant to the addendum to Concannon Agreement dated September 27, 2024, each tranche of shares to be issued as compensation for each service period beginning 12 months from August 1, 2024 and 2025, and for 14 months from August 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, respectively.
On August 14, 2024, the Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the "NPI MOU") with Nature Plus Inc. ("NPI") to formalize the collaboration on the NCAT Project referred to above Test Track Project (the "Project") and explore subsequent business opportunities arising from the successful completion of the Project. The Project will involve the application of TerraZyme technology for the stability of subgrade and base layers, with the overarching goal of advancing road construction methodologies. The Company holds a three-year agreement with NCAT for the research, development and testing of road construction technologies. The Company has committed to funding the Project at a minimum cost of $750,000, This funding will support the necessary performance testing by NCAT to secure the highest level of certification for the commercial adoption of the technology by the Departments of Transportation ("DOTs"). NPI will work in close collaboration with the Company and NCAT to provide critical technical expertise to support the Project and assist the Company in obtaining NCAT certification and other relevant approvals. The Company will procure and utilize 6 liters of TerraZyme for the NCAT test track. The Company and NPI will jointly develop mixed designs and materials incorporating biochar, aimed at enhancing performance and promoting carbon sequestration. The NPI MOU shall be effective until December 31, 2026, or until replaced by a subsequent distributor agreement. Upon the successful completion of the Project, the Company and NPI intend to continue the collaboration on future initiatives, including soil stabilization and material development, carbon removal credits, certification and compliance, and exclusive rights to distributing TerraZyme.
On August 16, 2024, the Company issued 9,655,542 shares of the Company's restricted Common Stock at the price of $0.07 per share to Borneo Oil Berhad in relation to the Settlement of Debts Agreement (the "SDA Agreement") and a two-year term period Promissory Note entered into with its former indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Champmark Sdn Bhd ("CSM") and CSM's creditor Borneo Oil Corporation Sdn Bhd (the "Creditor") to settle in full a total of USD $675,888 of CSM's account payable. On March 13, 2023, the Company and CSM entered into a SDA Agreement and a two year term period Promissory Note with the Creditor to settle in full a total of USD $675,888 of CSM's account payable to the Creditor either in cash or by the issuance of new restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock at a price of $0.07 per share. As set out in the SDA Agreement, the new restricted shares for settlement of the account payable to the Creditor shall be issued to the Creditor or its nominee. On August 16, 2024, the Company entered into a Supplementary Agreement to the SDA Agreement and Promissory Note with the Creditor to convert the total amount of $675,888 into 9,655,542 shares of the Company's restricted Common Stock at the agreed conversion price of $0.07 per share for issuance on August 16, 2024.
On October 16, 2024, the Company issued 800,000 restricted Common Shares for $80,000 at $0.10 per share to three US shareholders.
On October 16, 2024, the Company formed a new subsidiary, VerdePlus Inc. ("VerdePlus"), a Missouri corporation in partnership with Nature Plus Inc. ("NPI") for the purpose of conducting business on the production of low-carbon building materials by integrating the Company's expertise with the innovative stabilization enzyme TerraZyme, an intellectual property of NPI to be injected into VerdePlus. The Company and NPI owned 55% and 45% of VerdePlus, respectively.
On October 18, 2024, the Company entered into a binding Term Sheet with C-Twelve Pty Ltd ("C-Twelve"), a corporation incorporated in Western Australia, granting the Company (i) an exclusive license to utilize its proprietary binder and biochar asphalt mixed designs (the "Licensed Technology") for the production and commercialization of asphalt surfacing-related products (the "End Products") within the United States of America and (ii) the first right of refusal to extend the exclusive licensing of the Licensed Technology to other countries and territories subject to terms and conditions to be mutually agreed upon. The Company shall commit to producing a minimum quantity of End Products each year, as defined in the definitive agreement (the "Minimum Production Amount"). The specific Minimum Production Amount will be stipulated in an appendix or exhibit to the final licensing agreement. The Company shall pay C-Twelve royalties based on the Minimum Production Amount, at a rate mutually agreed upon by both parties and specified in the definitive agreement. Should the Company fail to meet the Minimum Production Amount in any given year, it shall remain obligated to pay royalties based on the agreed-upon minimum production levels. In the event that production exceeds the Minimum Production Amount, additional royalties shall be payable for the excess production, calculated at the same royalty rate or as otherwise mutually agreed in the definitive agreement. Both parties will mutually agree on a Carbon Credit percentage allowance for C-Twelve. C-Twelve shall grant the Company the right to file, prosecute, and maintain United States patent applications incorporating C-Twelve's Intellectual Property (IP), subject to C-Twelve's final review and approval before submission. All such patents will be filed and maintained under the Verde brand name. The Company shall reserve the right to market and sell End Products under its own brand names, with C-Twelve being referenced, as well as C-Twelve having the right to market the Company's activities under the definitive agreement. C-Twelve shall also collaborate with the Company on a joint installation of its proprietary technology that will take place on the Company's designated cross-section at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Test Track in Opelika, Alabama, with a target completion between December 16-20, 2024. The Term Sheet shall commence on October 18, 2024, and shall remain in effect until February 28, 2025, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the agreed provisions, including the execution of a definitive agreement by both parties on, or before February 28, 2025. The Term Sheet may be extended or renewed upon the mutual written agreement of both parties. Upon the execution of the definitive agreement, the Company shall pay a sign-on fee of USD $300,000 and issue 1,500,000 restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock to C-Twelve.
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On October 22, 2024, the Company entered into a service agreement with GECA Environment ("GECA") to provide the Company with strategic support for carbon credit monetization. GECA is an internationally recognized firm, expert in carbon valorization and sequestration. GECA's unmatched expertise and broad service offerings make it an invaluable partner for businesses and organizations seeking holistic waste valorization solutions. Committed to the global fight against climate change, GECA operates in over 15 countries with a diverse international team. With a proven track record in project development and successful brokerage of biochar-based carbon credits to renowned clients, GECA consistently delivers impactful, high-quality solutions for carbon removal. Under this service agreement, GECA will provide the Company with comprehensive strategic support focused on monetizing carbon attributes, specifically through biochar and carbon removal credits. This partnership aims to maximize the value of the Company's carbon removal initiatives via its Biochar-Asphalt and other Net Zero construction products while ensuring compliance with carbon market standards. The structure of the strategic advisory, for a duration of six (6) months, is a monthly retainer with a maximum number of hours allocated. The retainer starts at USD 5,000 per month. GECA will advise the Company of the expected time to conduct any requested task prior to starting. If a task requires it to go beyond the allotted hours, and which are approved by the Company, hourly rates for the executed work as defined in the service agreement will be added accordingly.
Stage of Operation
The Company has transitioned into the green technology sector through its acquisition of Bio Resources Ltd ("BRL"), the registered or beneficial proprietor of the intellectual property associated with the "Catalytic Biofraction Process." This advanced second-generation pyrolysis technology employs a proprietary catalyst to depolymerize palm biomass waste, such as empty fruit bunches and palm kernel shells, at temperatures ranging from 350°C to 500°C. The process produces commercially valuable bio-products, including bio-oil, wood vinegar (pyroligneous acid), biochar, and bio-syngas, utilizing non-food feedstock.
Leveraging its BioFraction™ technology, the Company focuses on producing high-quality biochar from bio-waste. This biochar, combined with a proprietary binder, is used to create Net Zero building materials aimed at modernizing infrastructure. The Company's innovations deliver significant economic and environmental benefits, aligning with its vision of supporting the industry's seamless #TransitionToZero. This approach reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, optimizes the use of native soils and recycled materials, enhances product durability, and sequesters substantial amounts of CO₂. The Company's Net Zero blueprint also generates Carbon Credits, enabling global organizations to advance their decarbonization goals. Collaborations with key stakeholders such as the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), and leading building material firms demonstrate Verde's commitment to sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Key Developments
1. Green Carbon Industries Collaboration (August 2023-May 2024):
On August 7, 2023, the Company announced a partnership with Green Carbon Industries ("GCI"), granting exclusive access to GCI's intellectual property. This collaboration focused on biochar asphalt showcase projects within the United States, building upon GCI's successes in APAC, the Middle East, and Africa. On May 15, 2024, the Company and GCI mutually agreed to terminate this collaboration.
2. Carbon Removal Credit Supplier Registration (April 2023):
In April 2023, the Company entered into a platform agreement with Puro.earth, the leading crediting platform for durable carbon removal. This partnership enhances the Company's role in the Accelerate program and establishes it as a Carbon Removal Credit supplier.
3. Biochar-Asphalt Installations (August 2023):
On August 30, 2023, the Company completed the first-ever biochar-asphalt installation in the U.S., near Chicago, Illinois, followed by another installation at its La Belle, Missouri facility. These efforts have garnered Letters of Intent (LOI) and demonstrate the Company's shift from mining to climate-tech solutions.
4. Fosnacht Agreement (October 2023):
On October 23, 2023, the Company engaged Dr. Donald R. Fosnacht to lead the certification of biochar-based carbon-negative construction products, including asphalt, concrete, and soil stabilization materials.
5. Ludwig Agreement (June 2024):
On June 1, 2024, the Company engaged Dale Ludwig as a strategic advisor to foster relationships with policymakers, Missouri contractors, and industry stakeholders to promote the adoption of the Company's technologies.
6. NCAT Project Agreement (June 2024):
On June 27, 2024, the Company initiated a 3-year testing program with NCAT, focusing on sustainable pavement solutions, with a minimum funding commitment of $750,000. The project aims to validate biochar-based road construction technologies for widespread adoption and carbon credit generation.
7. Collaboration with Nature Plus Inc. (August 2024):
On August 14, 2024, the Company partnered with NPI to integrate TerraZyme technology into the NCAT Project, with an MOU extending this collaboration to 2026. The project incorporates biochar to enhance performance and promote carbon sequestration in road construction.
8. Completion of Stage 1 at NCAT Test Track (August 2024):
On August 23, 2024, the Company successfully completed Stage 1 of the cross-section at the NCAT test track in collaboration with NPI. This milestone demonstrated significant advancements in sustainable road construction, including:
○ A reduction of Portland cement usage by over 60%.
○ The complete elimination of carbon-intensive hydrated lime.
○ A substantial reduction in the trucking of virgin materials, as TerraZyme enabled the use of in-situ materials.
NCAT is currently analyzing data from the cross-section to validate these outcomes. Concurrently, the Company is in discussions with Climate Action Reserve, a leading carbon avoidance methodology, to quantify and verify the carbon reductions achieved during Stage 1.
9. Formation of VerdePlus Inc. (October 2024):
On October 16, 2024, after the successful collaboration at NCAT, the Company established VerdePlus Inc., a Missouri corporation, in partnership with NPI. VerdePlus focuses on producing low-carbon building materials, integrating the Company's expertise with NPI's proprietary TerraZyme technology. The Company holds a 55% ownership stake in VerdePlus.
10. Licensing Agreement with C-Twelve Pty Ltd (October 2024):
On October 18, 2024, the Company secured an exclusive license to use C-Twelve's proprietary biochar asphalt technology in North America, with the first option on other territories, as well as the right to file U.S patents with their IP under the Verde brand . A joint installation at the NCAT test track is planned for December 2024, with another large-scale showcase in Missouri in January 2025.
11. GECA Service Agreement (October 2024):
On October 22, 2024, the Company partnered with GECA Environment to monetize carbon credits derived from biochar-based products. GECA will provide strategic project development support, with an initial goal of generating at least 10 tons of Carbon Removal Credits as a proof of concept after the NCAT and Missouri showcase projects.
By strategically advancing these initiatives, the Company is poised to lead in the development of sustainable infrastructure solutions, generate new revenue streams through Carbon Removal Credits, and deliver lasting environmental and economic benefits.
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Results of Operations
For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
The following table sets forth selected financial information from our statements of comprehensive loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
September 30, 2024 |
September 30, 2023 |
Change |
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Amount |
% |
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Revenue |
$ | 125,570 | $ | 2,582 | 4,763.3 | % | ||||||
Cost of revenue |
$ | (49,596 | ) | $ | (70,516 | ) | -29.7 | % | ||||
Gross profit (loss) |
$ | 75,974 | $ | (67,934 | ) | -211.8 | % | |||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
$ | (812,563 | ) | $ | (456,594 | ) | 78.0 | % | ||||
Other operating expenses |
$ | (55,118 | ) | $ | - | |||||||
Loss from operation |
$ | (791,707 | ) | $ | (524,528 | ) | 50.9 | % | ||||
Interest expense |
$ | (97,831 | ) | $ | (41,206 | ) | 137.4 | % | ||||
Other income |
$ | 1,244,253 | $ | 16,273 | 7,546.1 | % | ||||||
NET PROFIT (LOSS) |
$ | 354,715 | (549,461 | ) | -164.6 | % |
The average rate of MYR : USD for three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 was 0.2305 and 0.2161 respectively.
Revenue
The revenue was mainly derived from sale of Biochar Asphalt Premix in 2024 as the distribution of renewable commodities and compost spreading in 2023. We have generated $125,570 and $2,582 revenues for the period ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively. With a new business line, a gross profit of $75,974 was recorded compared to a gross loss of $67,934 for period ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenue in 2024 comprised of the cost of Biochar Asphalt products sold whereas the cost in 2023 comprised of production of renewable commodities sold. Consequently, cost of revenue decreased from $70,516 to $49,596 during the period ended September 30, 2024. Arising from cessation of the operations in the production and distribution of renewable commodities, expenditures related to the plant have been categorized under other operating expenses.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses comprised mainly of salaries, office costs, legal and professional fees, consultancy fee and travelling expenses. We have incurred $812,563 and $456,594 in selling, general and administrative expenses through September 30,2024, and September 30, 2023, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 78.0%, or $355,969, primarily due to increase of consultancy fee (share-based compensation to nonemployees of $272,005) as the new agreements were entered into in the last 2 months of the previous financial year, share based compensation to employee of $106,585 and the expenditure related to the operations of the plant in the production and distribution of renewable commodities have been categorized under other operating expenses.
Other Operating Expenses
Other operating expenses comprised of expenditure related to the operations of the plant in the production and distribution of renewable commodities which have been categorized under other operating expenses which previously categorized under selling, general and administrative expenses. This categorization was due to there being no production processed by the plant in third quarter of 2024.
Interest expense
The Company recorded interest expense of $86,456 and $27,550 on the promissory notes for the period ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Lease interest expenses amounted to $6,739 and $11,435 for the period ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Bank loan interest amounted to $4,637 and $2,221 for the period ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
The increase in interest expenses is mainly due to early conversion of promissory notes with a principal amount of $675,888 on August 16, 2024, as opposed to the originally maturity date of May 12, 2025.
Other income
We have other income of $1,244,253 and $16,273 for the period ended September 30, 2024, and 2023. Other income of $1,244,253 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was mainly due to gain on insurance claim of $481,513, interest income from placement of deposit with bank of $22,537 and unrealized foreign exchange gain of $718,701. The balance mainly represented rental income earned.
Net profit (loss)
As a result of the above factors, the Company incurred a net profit of $354,715 and a net loss of $549,461 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following summarizes the key component of our cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
Cash Flow Date |
September 30, 2024 |
September 30, 2023 |
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Net Cash Used in operating activities |
$ | (437,197 | ) | $ | (350,484 | ) | ||
Net Cash Provided by investing activities |
1,290,963 | - | ||||||
Net Cash Provided by financing activities |
(1,876 | ) | 1,396,564 | |||||
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
(6,838 | ) | 2,246 | |||||
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
845,052 | 1,048,326 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period |
279,137 | 200,409 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending of period |
$ | 1,124,189 | $ | 1,248,735 |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash used in operating activities reflects net loss adjusted for certain non-cash items, including depreciation expense, amortization of right of use assets and stock-based compensation, and the effects of changes in operating assets and liabilities. The increase in cash used in operating activities for the period ended September 30, 2024, as compared to 2023 was primarily due to increase of account receivable and the decrease of accrued liabilities and other payables.
In the operation analysis, the net cash used in operating activities increased from $350,484 to $437,197. The operation profit of $354,715 was further increased by the noncash expenses such as $70,230 in depreciation, $25,714 in amortization, $272,005 in share-based compensation to nonemployee, $106,585 in share-based compensation to employee, $84,718 in interest expenses on promissory notes, $6,739 in lease interest expense, offset by unrealized foreign exchange gain of $718,701, gain from insurance claim of $481,513 and gain on disposal of assets held for sale of $5,606. In the operating assets and liabilities, the net increase of cash outflow in current assets such as other receivables, deposits and prepayments, accounts receivables and current liabilities such as account payables and advances from related parties which are greater than the net increase of cash inflow in current assets such as inventories and current liabilities such as accrued liabilities and other payables which resulted in $152,083 negative cash flow effect adding to profit in operation, and after offset by non-cash expenses. The net cash used in operating activities was $437,197.
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities
The net cash provided by investing activities of $1,290,963 resulted from proceeds from disposal of assets held for sale of $559,450, proceeds from insurance recoveries of $481,513 and withdrawal of deposit in bank of $250,000 for the period ended September 30, 2024. There is no net cash provided by or used in investing activity for the period ended September 30, 2023.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
The net cash used in financing activities of $1,876 resulted from proceeds from shares issued and to be issued of $584,000, set off partially by repayments to lease liabilities and related interests for the period ended September 30, 2024, of $579,137 and $6,739 respectively. Meanwhile, during September 30, 2023, the net cash provided by financing activities of $1,396,564 resulted from proceeds from shares to be issued of $1,276,828, advances from related parties of $55,375 and advances from other payables of $138,233 set off partially by repayment of bank loan of $29,560, repayments to lease liabilities and related interests for the period ended September 30, 2023, of $32,877 and $11,435 respectively.
The cash flow situation will not allow for operations in the coming next 12 months by self-generated cash provided from operating activities. The Company needs to increase cash flow supplies with a long-term plan until the Company makes sustainable profits and has a positive cash flow. Otherwise, loans from related parties may be a temporary solution, although we have no written loan agreements. There is no guarantee that we will be able to secure adequate financing. If we fail to secure sufficient funds, our business activities may be curtailed, or we may cease to operate.
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Working Capital
As of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $1,248,735 and $200,409, respectively. Additionally, as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, there are deposits with bank of $1,750,000 and $2,000,000 respectively. Nevertheless, as of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, we have incurred accumulated losses of $13,125,489 and $13,480,204, respectively.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that are material to investors.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
As a "smaller reporting company", we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our senior management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "Evaluation Date"). During 2023, the Company undertook tremendous changes and expansion which rendered management to re-consider the availability of more management talents and professional staff to meet the enlargement in operation under the coming acquisition and expansion move. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded as of the Evaluation Date that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective such that the information relating to us required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In the meantime, management has appointed external consultants to minimize the risk and ascertain compliance with requirements.
As of September 30, 2024, management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting established in Internal Control--Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") and SEC guidance on conducting such assessments. During 2023 and into 2024, the Company had undertaken tremendous enlargement and expansion, including restructuring of operations, which rendered the management to re-consider the availability of more management talents and professional staff to meet the enlargement in operation during and after the coming acquisition and expansion move. Based on this consideration and that evaluation, the current management concluded that, during the period covered by this report, such internal controls and procedures were not effective to detect the inappropriate application of US GAAP rules as more fully described below. This was due to deficiencies that existed in the design or operation of our internal controls over financial reporting that adversely affected our internal controls and that may be considered to be material weaknesses. In the meantime, management has appointed external consultants to minimize the risk and ascertain compliance with requirements.
The matters involving internal controls and procedures that our management considered to be material weaknesses under the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board were: (1) lack of a functioning audit committee, (2) lack of a majority of outside directors on our board of directors, resulting in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures; (3) inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives; (4) management is dominated by three individuals without adequate compensating controls; and (5) lack of financial personnel with sufficient knowledge and experience with U.S. GAAP accounting guidelines and SEC regulations. The aforementioned material weaknesses were identified by our Chief Executive and Financial Officers in connection with the review of our financial statements as of September 30, 2024.
Management believes that the material weaknesses set forth above may have an immediate negative effect on our financial results because of our enlargement of operation. However, management believes that the lack of a functioning audit committee and the lack of a majority of outside directors on our board of directors results in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures, which could result in a material misstatement in our financial statements if the Company were growing substantially after the expansion move was materialized.
The senior management understands the need to ensure proper documentation of any material contracts and business operations through timely transmission of information and communications within the organization. The management also conducts regular consultation with our legal counsel to ensure compliance with SEC's disclosure requirements.
Changes in Internal Controls
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 that occurred in the three months ended September 30, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings against our Company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
As a "smaller reporting company", we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
N/A.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure.
N/A.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
The following exhibits are included as part of this report:
Exhibit No. |
Description |
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31.1 |
Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer. |
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31.2 |
Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer. |
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32.1 |
Rule 1350 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. |
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101* |
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* The following financial information from Verde Resources, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, (ii) Condensed Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, (iii) Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and (iv) Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
VERDE RESOURCES, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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Dated: November 19, 2024 |
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/s/ Jack Wong |
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Jack Wong |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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