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GD Culture Group(GDC) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
GDCGD Culture Group(GDC)2023-08-13 16:00

Financial Performance - Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were approximately 206,799,comparedto206,799, compared to 0 for the same period in 2022, representing a significant increase due to the acquisition of Highlight Media and the start of operation of AI Catalysis[166] - Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately 165,385,anincreasefromapproximately165,385, an increase from approximately 0 for the same period in 2022, attributed to the same acquisitions[168] - Loss from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately 155,384,adecreaseofapproximately155,384, a decrease of approximately 19.47 million or 99.2% from the loss of 19.62millionforthesameperiodin2022[171]NetlossforthethreemonthsendedJune30,2023,wasapproximately19.62 million for the same period in 2022[171] - Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately 155,498, a decrease of approximately 20.21millionor99.220.21 million or 99.2% from the net loss of 20.37 million for the same period in 2022[172] - Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were approximately 282,173,comparedto282,173, compared to 0 for the same period in 2022, driven by the acquisition of Highlight Media and the start of operation of AI Catalysis[173] - Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately 184,611,anincreasefromapproximately184,611, an increase from approximately 0 for the same period in 2022, due to the same acquisitions[176] - Loss from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately 177,496,adecreaseofapproximately177,496, a decrease of approximately 19.51 million or 99.1% from the loss of 19.69millionforthesameperiodin2022[178]NetlossforthesixmonthsendedJune30,2023,wasapproximately19.69 million for the same period in 2022[178] - Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately 176,807, a decrease of approximately 19.21millionor99.119.21 million or 99.1% from the net loss of 19.38 million for the same period in 2022[179] Cash Flow and Working Capital - As of June 30, 2023, the company's net working capital was approximately 8.86million,withover328.86 million, with over 32% of current liabilities attributed to other payables related to major shareholders[197] - The company reported net cash used in operating activities of approximately 1.70 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to approximately 1.07millionforthesameperiodin2022[200]Netcashprovidedbyfinancingactivitieswas1.07 million for the same period in 2022[200] - Net cash provided by financing activities was 8.72 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to the issuance of common stock[203] - The company had cash of 7,400,739asofJune30,2023,significantlyupfrom7,400,739 as of June 30, 2023, significantly up from 389,108 as of December 31, 2022[199] - The company expects to continue generating cash flow from operations through acquisitions and loans from related parties in the next twelve months[197] Business Developments - Highlight Media has sold more than 200,000 copies of various best-selling books in corporate history, finance, and economics since 2018[144] - AI Catalysis Corp. plans to enter the livestreaming market with a focus on e-commerce and interactive gaming, utilizing AI digital human technology[148] - The company has posted 195 original articles on its financial self-media platform since 2019, accumulating over 10,000 followers[146] - The company terminated its business relationship with Wuge Network Games Co., Ltd. on September 28, 2022, ceasing to consolidate its financial results[150] - The company appointed new executives on April 21, 2023, including Mr. Xiao Jian Wang as CEO and Mr. Zihao Zhao as CFO[152] Offerings and Expenses - The net proceeds from the recent registered direct offering are approximately 8.5million,intendedforworkingcapitalandgeneralcorporatepurposes[158]Intherecentregistereddirectoffering,310,168sharesofcommonstockweresoldatapurchasepriceof8.5 million, intended for working capital and general corporate purposes[158] - In the recent registered direct offering, 310,168 shares of common stock were sold at a purchase price of 8.35 per share[154] - The Placement Agent received a total cash fee equal to 7.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds from the offering, along with a non-accountable expense allowance of 1%[157] - Operating expenses decreased by approximately 19.30million,fromapproximately19.30 million, from approximately 19.62 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, to approximately 320,883forthesameperiodin2023,mainlyduetothereductionofimpairmentofprepayments[170]OperatingexpensesforthesixmonthsendedJune30,2023,decreasedbyapproximately320,883 for the same period in 2023, mainly due to the reduction of impairment of prepayments[170] - Operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023, decreased by approximately 19.32 million, from approximately $19.69 million for the same period in 2022, primarily due to the reduction of impairment of prepayments[177] Risks and Accounting - The company does not anticipate that recently issued accounting standards will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements[196] - The company is exposed to credit risk primarily from cash and accounts receivable, which are monitored through credit approvals and limits[205] - The company is also exposed to liquidity risk and may seek short-term funding from financial institutions or owners when necessary[207] - The company has concluded that it is the principal in its revenue arrangements, reporting revenues and costs on a gross basis[193] Impact of COVID-19 - The COVID-19 pandemic did not have a material impact on the company's business or results of operation during the six months ended June 30, 2023[164]