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Smart Powerr (CREG) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Report
CREGSmart Powerr (CREG)2024-11-08 13:30

Financial Performance - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company reported a net loss of 952,285,comparedtoanetlossof952,285, compared to a net loss of 518,069 for the same period in 2023, indicating an increase in losses of approximately 83.6% year-over-year [132]. - The net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was 262,731,upfrom262,731, up from 180,723 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a year-over-year increase of about 45.3% [132]. - The Company had an accumulated deficit of 61.45millionasofSeptember30,2024[132].NetnonoperatingexpensesfortheninemonthsendedSeptember30,2024,were61.45 million as of September 30, 2024 [132]. - Net non-operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were 190,577, compared to non-operating income of 185,176forthesameperiodin2023[157].IncometaxexpensefortheninemonthsendedSeptember30,2024,was185,176 for the same period in 2023 [157]. - Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was 14,168, compared to 97,140forthesameperiodin2023,witheffectivetaxratesof1.597,140 for the same period in 2023, with effective tax rates of 1.5% and 23.1%, respectively [158]. - Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was 952,285, an increase of 434,216comparedtoanetlossof434,216 compared to a net loss of 518,069 for the same period in 2023 [159]. - Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was 330,673,asignificantdecreasefrom330,673, a significant decrease from 68,264,743 for the same period in 2023 [169]. - Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were 188,295,anincreaseof188,295, an increase of 41,425 or 28.21% compared to 146,870forthesameperiodin2023[164].TotaloperatingexpensesfortheninemonthsendedSeptember30,2024,were146,870 for the same period in 2023 [164]. - Total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were 747,540, an increase of 141,435or23.34141,435 or 23.34% compared to 606,105 for the same period in 2023 [156]. - Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was 262,731,anincreaseof262,731, an increase of 82,008 compared to a net loss of 180,723forthesameperiodin2023[167].BusinessStrategyandOperationsTheCompanyistransitioningtobecomeanenergystorageintegratedsolutionproviderandisactivelyseekingopportunitiesinhighgrowthpotentialindustries,includinglargescalephotovoltaicandwindpowerstations[130].TheCompanyplanstoraiseadditionalfundsthroughprivateorpublicofferingsorbankloanstosupportitsbusinessstrategy[133].TheCompanyhasnotrecognizedanyincomefromErdosTCHduetouncertaintiesregardingcollection,despitereceivingmonthlycompensationofRMB1million(180,723 for the same period in 2023 [167]. Business Strategy and Operations - The Company is transitioning to become an energy storage integrated solution provider and is actively seeking opportunities in high-growth potential industries, including large-scale photovoltaic and wind power stations [130]. - The Company plans to raise additional funds through private or public offerings or bank loans to support its business strategy [133]. - The Company has not recognized any income from Erdos TCH due to uncertainties regarding collection, despite receiving monthly compensation of RMB 1 million (145,460) until operations resume [138]. - The Company entered a purchase agreement with Hubei Bangyu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. for 82.3milliontopurchaseenergystoragebatterysystems,withaprepaymentof82.3 million to purchase energy storage battery systems, with a prepayment of 66.8 million made in 2023 [172]. - Erdos TCH, a joint venture, has two power generation systems with a total capacity of 18 MW in Phase I and three systems with a total capacity of 27 MW in Phase II [138]. Financial Position and Liquidity - Cash and equivalents as of September 30, 2024, were 69.12million,withacurrentratioof5.73:1andaliabilitytoequityratioof0.25:1[168].TheCompanyhassufficientcashandaccesstocommercialloanstomeetitsworkingcapitalneeds,supportedbytheChinesegovernmentsbackingforenergysavingbusinesses[186].TotalcontractualobligationsasofSeptember30,2024,amountto69.12 million, with a current ratio of 5.73:1 and a liability-to-equity ratio of 0.25:1 [168]. - The Company has sufficient cash and access to commercial loans to meet its working capital needs, supported by the Chinese government's backing for energy-saving businesses [186]. - Total contractual obligations as of September 30, 2024, amount to 16,373,727, including notes payable of 4,978,821andentrustedloansof4,978,821 and entrusted loans of 11,333,512 [186]. - As of September 30, 2024, the Company reported an unrestricted accumulated deficit of 61,449,656andrestrictedretainedearningsof61,449,656 and restricted retained earnings of 15,191,645 [184]. Regulatory and Environmental Factors - The Company’s subsidiaries primarily conduct operations in the PRC, which may influence its business and financial condition due to the local political and economic environment [147]. - The Company's operations are primarily in the PRC, making its earnings susceptible to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly between RMB and the U.S. dollar [187]. - The Company is required to maintain a statutory reserve by appropriating 10% of its annual after-tax profit until it reaches 50% of its registered capital, impacting dividend distribution [182]. Accounting and Reporting - The Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP, and significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation [143].