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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

(Mark One)

x   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017

 

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:  001-37902

 

 

 

MOXIAN, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Nevada   27-3729742
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

 

Block A, 9/F, Union Plaza, 5022 Binjiang Avenue,

Futian District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

Tel: +86 (0) 755-66803251

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

 

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 x    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 x     No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

  Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
  Non-accelerated filer ¨

Smaller reporting company

x
  (Do not check if smaller reporting company)   Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)  Yes ¨    No x

 

As of May 11, 2017, the registrant had 67,007,199 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share, issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

  

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page No.
     
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     
Item 1. Financial Statements 1
     
  Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016 1
     
  Unaudited Condensed Consolidated  Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 2
     
  Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 3
     
  Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 4
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 18
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. 24
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures. 24
     
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings. 26
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors. 26
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. 26
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. 26
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 26
     
Item 5. Other Information 26
     
Item 6. Exhibits. 27
     
Signatures 28
     
Certifications

 

   

  

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

MOXIAN, INC.

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

  

   As of 
   March 31, 2017   September 30, 2016 
ASSETS          
CURRENT ASSETS          
Cash and cash equivalents  $859,890   $76,580 
Restricted cash   -    65,590 
Inventories   5,553    9,857 
Prepayments, deposits and other receivables, net   167,117    129,024 
Value added tax recoverable   503,835    444,701 
Deferred offering costs   -    290,234 
Total current assets   1,536,395    1,015,986 
           
Restricted cash, long-term   500,000    - 
Deferred tax assets, net   -    98,581 
Property and equipment, net   1,038,100    1,508,743 
Intangible assets, net   -    3,311,293 
TOTAL ASSETS  $3,074,495   $5,934,603 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)          
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Accruals and other payables  $1,104,651   $1,392,200 
Loans payable – related parties   125,619    2,552,565 
Stock subscription payables   -    2,000,000 
Total current liabilities   1,230,270    5,944,765 
Total liabilities   1,230,270    5,944,765 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
           
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)          
           
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized: 100,000,000 shares. Nil shares issued and outstanding   -    - 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized: 250,000,000 shares. 67,007,199 and 64,005,949 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively   67,007    64,006 
Additional paid-in capital   35,450,722    24,691,259 
Accumulated deficiency   (33,842,244)   (24,988,796)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   168,740    223,369 
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)   1,844,225    (10,162)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)  $3,074,495   $5,934,603 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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MOXIAN, INC.

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

  

For the

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

For the

Six Months Ended March 31,

 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
                 
Revenues  $7,475   $7,358   $17,443   $12,942 
Cost of revenues   (389)   (1,583)   (1,391)   (2,889)
Gross Profit   7,086    5,775    16,052    10,053 
                     
Depreciation and amortization expenses   344,849    457,109    694,123    900,553 
Research and development   654,418    625,756    1,351,858    1,514,296 
Impairment Charge on Intangible Assets   2,985,181    -    2,985,181    - 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   1,983,534    1,212,913    3,749,633    2,694,739 
Loss from operations   (5,960,896)   (2,290,003)   (8,764,743)   (5,099,535)
                     
Interest income (expenses)   (1,893)   478    (1,123)   1,362 
Foreign exchange loss   -    (456,283)   -    (456,283)
Other income (expenses), net   7,764    (1,052)   7,838    449 
Loss before income tax   (5,955,025)   (2,746,860)   (8,758,028)   (5,554,007)
                     
Income tax benefit (expense)   (95,420)   21,398    (95,420)   24,317 
Net loss   (6,050,445)   (2,725,462)   (8,853,448)   (5,529,690)
Other comprehensive income (loss):                    
Foreign currency translation adjustments   276,959    55,719    (54,629)   161,157 
Comprehensive loss  $(5,773,486)  $(2,669,743)  $(8,908,077)  $(5,368,533)
                     
Basic and diluted loss per common share  $(0.09)  $(0.03)  $(0.13)  $(0.06)
                     
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding*   66,995,963    88,721,125    66,139,492    98,129,564 

 

* Retroactively restated for effect of 1 for 2 reverse stock split on June 20, 2016

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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MOXIAN, INC.

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  

 

   Six Months Ended March 31, 
   2017   2016 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net loss  $(8,853,448)  $(5,529,690)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities          
Depreciation and amortization   694,123    900,553 
Loss on disposition of property, plant and equipment   11,124    - 
Impairment charge on intangible assets   2,985,181    - 
Deferred tax (benefits) expense   95,420    (24,317)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Restricted cash   63,762    - 
Inventories   4,107    3,999 
Prepayments, deposits and other receivables   (116,173)   342,440 
Accruals and other payables   (273,082)   4,887 
Net cash used in operating activities   (5,388,986)   (4,302,128)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Purchases of property and equipment   (3,998)   (280,226)
Purchase of intangible assets   (11,137)   (178,543)
Net cash used in investing activities   (15,135)   (458,769)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Proceeds from related party loans   3,195,296    673,222 
Repayment of related party loans   (5,582,602)   (851,229)
Initial Public Offering proceeds deposited in an indemnification escrow, restricted cash   (500,000)   - 
Gross proceeds from Initial Public Offering – stock issuance   10,005,000    - 
Direct costs disbursed from Initial Public Offering proceeds   (927,303)   - 
Proceeds from private placement – stock issuance   -    2,684,105 
Net cash provided by financing activities   6,190,391    2,506,098 
           
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents   (2,960)   (20,385)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   783,310    (2,275,184)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   76,580    2,398,713 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  $859,890   $123,529 
           
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:          
Cash paid for interest expense  $-   $- 
Cash paid for income taxes  $-   $- 
           
Non-cash investing and financing activities          
Issuance of shares for subscription payable  $2,000,000   $- 
Reclassification of deferred Initial Public Offering costs to additional paid in capital  $290,234    - 
Warrants issued to placement agents in connection with the Company’s Initial Public Offering  $280,042    - 
Issuance of shares for subscription payment received in 2015  $-   $5,505,915 
Reclassification of construction in progress to intangible assets  $-   $829,862 
Cancellation of shares  $-   $94,845 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements 

 

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MOXIAN, INC.

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.Organization and nature of operations

 

Moxian, Inc. (formerly known as Moxian China, Inc., hereinafter referred as “Moxian,” together with its subsidiaries and variable interest entity, the “Company”), was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on October 12, 2010. The Company, through its subsidiaries and variable interest entity, engages in the business of operating a social network platform that integrates social media and business into one single platform.

 

The Company is currently devoting its efforts to develop mobile application and online platform that facilitate the small to medium size businesses to attract more clients. The Company’s ability to generate sufficient funds to meet its working capital requirements is dependent upon its ability to develop additional sources of capital, develop apps and websites, generate servicing income, and ultimately, achieve profitable operations.

 

On May 24, 2016 the Board of approved a reverse stock split of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), at a ratio of 1-for-2 (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Reverse Stock Split was effective on June 20, 2016 (the “Effective Date”). Simultaneously to the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares of the Company’s authorized Common Stock was correspondingly reduced from 500,000,000 shares to 250,000,000 shares without changes in par value per share. The Company has retroactively restated all shares and per share data for all the periods presented.

 

On November 14, 2016, the Company announced the completion of a public offering of 2,501,250 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $4.00 per share. The gross proceeds from the offering were approximately $10,005,000 before deducting placement agents' commissions and other offering expenses, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $9.0 million, of which $500,000 was placed in an indemnification escrow account. In connection with the offering, the Company's common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market beginning on November 15, 2016 under the symbol "MOXC".

 

2.Summary of principal accounting policies

 

Basis of presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and reflect the activities of the following subsidiaries and VIE: Moxian CN Samoa, Moxian BVI, Moxian HK, Moxian Shenzhen, Moxian Malaysia, Moyi, Moxian Beijing and Moxian IP Samoa. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation.

 

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial information as of March 31, 2017 and for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 have been prepared, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures, which are normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, have been omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, previously filed with the SEC. 

 

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MOXIAN, INC.

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2.Summary of principal accounting policies (Continued)

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2017 and its unaudited condensed consolidated results of operations for three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, and its unaudited condensed consolidated cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, as applicable, have been made. The interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or any future periods. 

 

Reclassification

 

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

In assessing the Company’s liquidity, the Company monitors and analyzes its cash and cash equivalents and its operating and capital expenditure commitments. The Company’s liquidity needs are to meet its working capital requirements, operating expenses and capital expenditure obligations. As of March 31, 2017, the Company’s current assets exceeded the current liabilities by $306,125, its accumulated deficit was approximately $33.8 million and the Company has incurred losses since inception.

 

On November 14, 2016, the Company completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) with net proceeds of $9.0 million after deducting placement agents’ commission and other offering costs, which helps the Company’s cash flow in fiscal 2017. As disclosed in Part II, Item 2(b) of this quarterly report, the Company has already spent approximately $8.6 million of the $9.0 million raised and is not generating sufficient revenue to maintain working capital sufficient to support its operations and finance its future growth. Although the Company hopes to increase revenues by selling advertisement space in the Xinhua New Media App and signing up more Merchant clients, its efforts through the date of this report have not resulted in significant revenue. Accordingly, the Company has recorded impairment charges on intangible assets associated with its software platform, and the Company expects to fund its cash flow shortfalls as follows:

 

  Financial support commitments from two of the Company’s major stockholders and two of the Company’s related parties; and
  Seeking additional public and/or private issuance of securities.

 

The Company does not currently have sufficient cash or commitments for financing to sustain its operations for the next twelve months. The Company plans to increase the cash flows through related party financing and other public or private placements. If the Company’s financing and private placements do not reach the level anticipated in its plan, and the Company is unable to obtain the necessary additional capital on a timely basis, on acceptable terms, and at all, the Company may be unable to implement its current plans for expansion, repay debt obligations or respond to competitive pressures, any of which would have a material adverse effect on its business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. However, there can be no assurance that management will be successful in their plans. All of these factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

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MOXIAN, INC.

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

 

2.Summary of principal accounting policies (Continued)

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The Company’s operations are substantially carried out in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations maybe substantially influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC’s economy. The Company’s operations in the PRC are subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environments and foreign currency exchange. The Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.

 

Fair value of financial instruments

 

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

 

Level 1-Observable inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date.

 

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

 

Level 3-Inputs are unobservable inputs which reflect management’s assumptions based on the best available information.

 

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, prepayments, deposits and other receivables, Value added tax recoverable, accruals and other payables, loans from related parties and stock subscription payable approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of the 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 disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates required to be made by management include but not limited to, useful lives of property and equipment, intangible assets valuation, inventory valuation, cash flows projection and deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Revenue recognition

 

The Company currently recognizes revenue from the sale of merchandise through its online platforms. Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; the price is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue was recorded on a gross basis, net of surcharges and value added tax ("VAT") of gross sales. The Company recorded revenue on a gross basis because the Company has the following indicators for gross reporting: it is the primary obligor of the sales arrangements, is subject to inventory risks of physical loss, has latitude in establishing prices, has discretion in suppliers' selection and assumes credit risks on receivables from customers.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2.Summary of principal accounting policies (Continued)

 

Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash represents cash held by depository banks in order to comply with the provisions of certain of debt agreements, as well as the cash held in an indemnification escrow account related to requirements of financing agreement signed with the underwriter for a two-year period subsequent to the IPO.

 

Property and Equipment, net

 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Significant additions or improvements extending useful lives of assets are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows:

 

Electronic equipment 3-5 years
Furniture and fixtures 3-5 years
Leasehold improvements Shorter of estimated useful life or term of lease

 

Intangible assets, net

 

Intangible assets, comprising Intellectual property rights (“IP rights”) and software, which are separable from property and equipment, are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 3- 10 years.

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

The Company classifies its long-lived assets into: (i) computer and office equipment; (ii) furniture and fixtures, (iii) leasehold improvements, and (iv) finite – lived intangible assets.

 

Long-lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be fully recoverable. It is possible that these assets could become impaired as a result of technology, economy or other industry changes. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset group to be tested for possible impairment, the Company first compares undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group to its carrying value. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying value exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow models, relief from royalty income approach, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary.

 

The Company makes various assumptions and estimates regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors in determining the fair values of the respective assets. The assumptions and estimates used to determine future values and remaining useful lives of long-lived assets are complex and subjective. They can be affected by various factors, including external factors such as industry and economic trends, and internal factors such as the Company’s business strategy and its forecasts for specific market expansion.

 

Due to the continuing losses from operations with minimal revenues, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $2,985,181 for the IP rights and other intangible assets during the three and six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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MOXIAN, INC.

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2.Summary of principal accounting policies (Continued)

 

Income taxes

 

The Company utilizes ASC Topic 740 (“ASC 740”) “Income taxes”, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

 

ASC 740 “Income taxes” clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. This interpretation requires that an entity recognizes in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the position. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company has elected to classify interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, if and when required, as part of income tax expense in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.  The Company evaluates the level of authority for each uncertain tax position (including the potential application of interest and penalties) based on the technical merits, and measure the unrecognized benefits associated with the tax positions. As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, the Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits. The Company does not anticipate any significant increase to its liability for unrecognized tax benefit within the next 12 months.

 

Foreign currency transactions and translation

 

The reporting currency of the Company is United States Dollars (the “USD”) and the functional currency of Moxian Shenzhen, Moyi and Moxian Beijing is Renminbi (the “RMB”) as China is the primary economic environment in which they operate, the functional currency of Moxian HK is Hong Kong Dollar (the “HKD”), and the functional currency of Moxian Malaysia is Malaysia Ringgit (the “MYR”).

 

For financial reporting purposes, the financial statements of Moxian Shenzhen, Moyi, Moxian Beijing, Moxian HK and Moxian Malaysia, which are prepared using their respective functional currencies, are translated into the reporting currency, USD, so to be consolidated with the Company’s. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the reporting currency are translated into the reporting currency at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated using average rates prevailing during the reporting period. Adjustments resulting from the translation are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity (deficiency). Transaction gains and losses are recognized in the results of operations.

 

The exchange rates applied are as follows:

 

Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts  March 31,
2017
   September 30,
2016
 
RMB:USD   6.8912    6.6702 
HKD:USD   7.7707    7.7550 
MYR:USD   4.4255    4.1356 

 

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MOXIAN, INC.

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2.Summary of principal accounting policies (Continued)

 

Foreign currency transactions and translation (continued)

 

Items in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, and unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

 

   Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2017   2016 
RMB:USD   6.8614    6.3907 
HKD:USD   7.7590    7.7506 
MYR:USD   4.3860    4.2821 

 

Research and Development

 

Research and development expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation expense, and other related expenses associated with product development. Research and development expenses also include third-party development, programming costs, and localization costs incurred to translate software for local markets. Such costs related to software development are included in research and development expense until the point that technological feasibility is reached. Once technological feasibility is reached, such costs are capitalized and amortized to the cost of revenue over the estimated lives of the products.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2.Summary of principal accounting policies (Continued)

 

Recent accounting pronouncements

 

In October 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-17, Consolidation (Topic 810): Interest Held through Related Parties That Are under Common Control, to provide guidance on the evaluation of whether a reporting entity is the primary beneficiary of a VIE by amending how a reporting entity, that is a single decision maker of a VIE, treats indirect interests in that entity held through related parties that are under common control. The amendments are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The adoption of this ASU will not have any impact to the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as the Company did not have any interest held through related parties with common control.

 

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash". The amendments address diversity in practice that exists in the classification and presentation of changes in restricted cash on the statement of cash flows. The amendment is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this ASU on the statement of cash flows will increase cash and cash equivalents by the amount of the restricted cash on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-01, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business". The amendments in this Accounting Standards Update clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. Basically these amendments provide a screen to determine when a set is not a business. If the screen is not met, the amendments in this ASU first, require that to be considered a business, a set must include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create output and second, remove the evaluation of whether a market participant could replace missing elements. These amendments take effect for public businesses for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those periods, and all other entities should apply these amendments for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

3. Prepayments, deposits and other receivables, net

 

   March 31,
2017
   September 30,
2016
 
         
Prepayments to suppliers  $38,530   $19,496 
Rental and other deposits   104,531    107,994 
Employee advances and others   41,767    20,093 
Sub total   184,828    147,583 
Less:  allowance for doubtful accounts   (17,711)   (18,559)
Prepayments, deposits and other receivables, net  $167,117   $129,024 

 

4.Property and equipment, net

 

   March 31,
2017
   September 30,
2016
 
         
Electronic equipment  $2,229,819   $2,300,666 
Furniture and fixtures   83,179    86,029 
Leasehold improvements   349,150    397,443 
Total property and equipment   2,662,148    2,784,138 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization   (1,624,048)   (1,275,395)
Total property and equipment, net  $1,038,100   $1,508,743 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 were $206,633 and $417,421, respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016 were $226,642 and $450,066, respectively.

 

5.Intangible assets

 

   March 31,
2017
   September 30,
2016
 
         
IP rights  $1,410,335   $3,460,335 
Other intangible assets   379,464    1,376,122 
    1,789,799   $4,836,457 
Less: accumulated amortization   (1,789,799)   (1,525,164)
Net intangible assets  $-   $3,311,293 

 

No significant residual value is estimated for these intangible assets. Aggregate amortization expense for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 totaled $138,216 and $276,702, respectively. Amortization expense for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016 totaled $230,467 and $450,487, respectively.

 

Due to the continuing losses from operations with minimal revenues, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $2,985,181 for the IP rights and other intangible assets during the three and six months ended March 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2017, the net carrying value of intangible assets was nil. 

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

6.Related party transactions and balances

 

The table below sets forth related parties having transactions during the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and balances as of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively.

 

Name   Relationship with the Company
Jet Key Limited (“Jet Key”)   A below 1% shareholder of the Company
Shenzhen Bayi Consulting Co. Ltd. (“Bayi”)   A below 5% shareholder of the Company
Ace Keen Limited (“Ace Keen”)   A below 1% shareholder of the Company
Moxian China Limited   A 26.8% shareholder of the Company
Zhang Xin   A below 5% shareholder of the Company
Beijing Xinhua Huifeng Equity Investment Center (“Xinhua”)   A Shareholder of the Company (see note 7)
Zhongtou Huifeng Investment Management (Beijing) Co. Ltd   Affiliated company of Xinhua
Mr. Hao Qing Hu   A director of the Company
Vertical Venture Capital Group (“Vertical Venture”), formerly Morolling International HK Limited   A below 1% shareholder of the Company

 

Details of stock subscription payables are as follows:

 

Nature and Company  March 31,
2017
   September 30,
2016
 
Bayi  $-   $1,434,189 
Moxian China Limited   -    565,811 
   $-   $2,000,000 

 

On January 3, 2017, the Company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock to Bayi and Moxian China Limited at a price of $4.00 per share in full settlement of stock subscription payable in accordance to the note conversion agreements signed on September 7, 2016 (see note 7).

 

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6.Related party transactions and balances (Continued)

 

Details of loans payable – related parties are as follows:

 

Nature and Company  March 31,
2017
   September 30,
2016
 
Loan payable – related parties          
Bayi  $2,781   $543,655 
Vertical Venture   122,838    914,014 
Moxian China Limited   -    170,714 
Jet Key   -    206,780 
Ace Keen   -    98,473 
Hao Qing Hu   -    10,562 
Zhang Xin   -    98,969 
Zhongtou   -    16,161 
Xinhua   -    493,237 
   $125,619   $2,552,565 

 

For the three month period ended March 31, 2017, the Company borrowed the loans, net of the repayments, aggregating $2,052 from Vertical Venture and Bayi. For the six months period ended March 31, 2017, the Company repaid the loans, net of additional borrowings, aggregating $2,387,305 from Vertical Venture, Moxian China Limited, Ace Keen, Hao Qing Hu, Zhang Xin, Zhongtou, Jet Key, Xinhua and Bayi. For the three months period ended March 31, 2016, the Company repaid the loans, net of additional borrowings, aggregating $953,890 from Moxian China Limited, Zhang Xin, Ace Keen, Zhongtou and Xinhua, respectively. For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the Company repaid the loans, net of additional borrowings, aggregating $178,007 from Moxian China Limited, Zhang Xin, Ace Keen, Zhongtou and Xinhua, respectively.

 

The loans and advance made by shareholders to Moxian HK, Moxian Shenzhen, Moyi, Moxian Beijing and Moxian Malaysia are unsecured, interest free and due on various dates specified in the loan agreements.

 

Bayi

 

During six months ended March 31, 2017, Moxian Shenzhen and Bayi entered into various loan agreements whereby Bayi agreed to provide a loan to Moxian Shenzhen in aggregate of $2,640,076 (RMB 18,114,695) without interest and due on demand. Moyi and Bayi further entered into two loan agreements whereby Bayi agreed to provide a loan to Moyi in aggregate of $96,190 (RMB 660,000) without interest and due on demand. During the six months ended March 31, 2017, Moxian Shenzhen repaid $3,165,789 (RMB 21,721,834) to Bayi and Moyi repaid $96,190 (RMB 660,000) to Bayi. As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, the loan payable balance to Bayi was $2,781 and $543,655, respectively.

 

Vertical Venture

 

During six months ended March 31, 2017, Moxian HK and Vertical Venture entered into various loan agreements whereby Vertical Venture agreed to provide a loan to Moxian HK in aggregate of $553,781 (HKD 4,296,810) without interest and due on demand. During six months ended March 31, 2017, Moxian HK repaid $1,339,579 (HKD10,393,844) to Vertical Venture. As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, the loan payable balance to Vertical Venture was $127,546 and $914,014, respectively.

 

Moxian China Limited

 

During six months ended March 31, 2017, Moxian Malaysia received a repayment from Moxian China Limited in aggregate of $96,158 (MYR 421,750). In addition, Moxian HK repaid $272,552 (HKD 2,114,739) to Moxian China Limited.  As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, the loan payable balance to Moxian China Limited was $Nil and $170,714, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

6.Related party transactions and balances (Continued)

 

Jet Key

 

During six months ended March 31, 2017, Moyi repaid $74,329 (RMB 510,000) to Jet Key and Moxian Malaysia repaid $122,879 (MAL 538,950) to Jet Key. As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, the balance due to Jet Key was $Nil and $206,780, respectively. The balance bears no interest and is due on demand.

 

Ace Keen

 

During six months ended March 31, 2017, Moxian HK and Ace Keen entered into a loan agreement whereby Ace Keen agreed to provide a loan to Moxian HK in aggregate of $17,962 (HKD 139,730) without interest and due on demand. During six months ended March 31, 2017, Moxian HK repaid $93,907 (HKD 728,629) and Moyi repaid $21,861 (HKD 150,000) to Ace Keen. As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, the loan payable balance to Ace Keen was $Nil and $98,473, respectively.

 

Hao Qing Hu

 

During six months ended March 31, 2017, Moxian Beijing received advances from Hao Qing Hu in aggregate of $10,847 (RMB 74,423) without interest and due on demand. During six months ended March 31, 2017, Moxian Beijing repaid $21,114 (RMB 144,871) to Hao Qing Hu. As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, the loan payable balance to Hao Qing Hu was $Nil and $10,562, respectively.

 

Zhang Xin

 

During six months ended March 31, 2017, Moxian HK repaid $98,917 (HKD 767,500) to Zhang Xin. As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, the loan payable balance to Zhang Xin was $Nil and $98,969, respectively.

 

Zhongtou

 

During six months ended March 31, 2017, Moxian Beijing repaid $15,711 (RMB 107,800) to Zhongtou. As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, the loan payable balance to Zhongtou was $Nil and $16,161, respectively.

 

Xinhua

 

During six months ended March 31, 2017, Moxian Beijing repaid $107,849 (RMB 740,000) to Xinhua and Moxian Shenzhen repaid $371,643 (RMB 2,550,000) to Xinhua. As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, the loan payable balance to Xinhua was $Nil and $493,237, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

7.Capital stock

 

Note Conversion

 

On September 7, 2016, the Company entered into two note conversion agreements with Bayi and Moxian China Limited. The note conversion agreements permitted for the conversion of promissory notes in the aggregate amount of $2 million payable by the Company into shares of the Company’s common stock at the IPO price. The Company announced a successful completion of its IPO on November 14, 2016 with an IPO price of $4.00 per share. As of December 31, 2016, the Company included the $2 million worth of shares to be issued as stock subscription payable in accordance with ASC 480-10-25-14. On January 3, 2017, the Company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock to Bayi and Moxian China Limited at a price of $4.00 per share in full settlement of stock subscription payables in accordance to the note conversion agreements signed on September 7, 2016 (see Note 6).

 

Cancellation of shares

 

On February 22, 2016, Good Eastern Investment Limited (“GEL”), Stellar Elite Limited (“SEL”) and Moxian China Limited (“MCL”), collectively, the Designated Shareholders, entered into a Share Cancellation Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Company. Pursuant to the Agreement, on February 22, 2016, the Designated Shareholders cancelled 47,422,540 shares of the Company common stock which represented 42.93% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares for no consideration. The cancelled shares resulted in GEL, SEL and MCL, respectively owning after the share cancellation 9,990,000, 19,830,000 and 17,602,540 shares of common stock or any other securities of the Company. 

  

Public Offering Warrants

 

In connection with and upon closing of the Public Offering on November 14, 2016, the Company issued warrants equal to four percent (4%) of the shares issued in the Public Offering, totaling 100,050 units to the placement agents for the offering. The warrants carry a term of five years, and shall not be exercisable for a period of six months from the closing of the Public Offering and shall be exercisable at a price equal to $4.60 per share. Management determined that these warrants meet the definition of a derivative under ASC 815-40, however, they fall under the scope exception which states that contracts issued that are both a) indexed to its own stock; and b) classified in stockholders' equity are not considered derivatives. The warrants were recorded at their fair value on the date of grant as a component of stockholders’ equity. 

 

The aggregated fair value of the Public Offering Warrants on November 14, 2016 was $280,042.  The fair value has been estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: market value of underlying stock of $4.09; risk free rate of 1.66%; expected term of 5 years; exercise price of the warrants of $4.60; volatility of 90.7%; and expected future dividends of Nil.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

8.Income taxes

 

The Company and its subsidiaries file separate income tax returns.

 

The United States of America

 

Moxian is incorporated in the State of Nevada in the U.S., and is subject to a gradual U.S. federal corporate income tax of 15% to 35%. The State of Nevada does not impose any state corporate income tax. As of March 31, 2017, future net operation losses of approximately $6.4 million are available to offset future operating income through 2036.

 

British Virgin Islands

 

Moxian BVI is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Under the current laws of the British Virgin Islands, Moxian BVI is not subject to tax on income or capital gains. In addition, upon payments of dividends by Moxian BVI, no British Virgin Islands withholding tax is imposed.

 

Hong Kong

 

Moxian HK is incorporated in Hong Kong and Hong Kong’s profits tax rate is 16.5%. Moxian HK did not earn any income that was derived in Hong Kong for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, and therefore, Moxian HK was not subject to Hong Kong Profits Tax.

 

Malaysia

 

Management estimated that Moxian Malaysia will not generate any taxable income in the future.

 

PRC

 

Effective from January 1, 2008, the PRC’s statutory income tax rate is 25%. The Company’s PRC subsidiaries are subject to income tax rate of 25%, unless otherwise specified. Moxian Shenzhen was incorporated in the PRC. Moxian Shenzhen did not generate taxable income in the PRC for the period from April 8, 2013 (date of inception) to December 31, 2016. Management estimated that Moxian Shenzhen will not generate any taxable income in the future. Moyi was incorporated in the People’s Republic of China. Moyi did not generate taxable income in the PRC for the period from July 19, 2013 (date of inception) to March 31, 2017. Moxian Beijing was incorporated in the PRC. Moxian Beijing did not generate taxable income in the PRC for the period from December 10, 2015 (date of inception) to March 31, 2017. 

 

Because of the uncertainty regarding the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets, a 100% valuation allowance has been established as of March 31, 2017. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had a deferred tax asset of $98,581, resulting from certain net operating losses in PRC.

 

As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, the valuation allowance was approximately $7.2 million and $5.8 million, respectively. $0.8 million and $1.4 million of an increase in the valuation allowance for the three and six months period ended March 31, 2017. For the three and six months period ended March 31, 2016, the increase in valuation allowance was approximately $0.01 million and $0.3 million respectively.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

8.Income taxes (Continued)

 

   March 31,
2017
   September 30,
2016
 
         
Deferred tax asset from net operating loss carry-forwards  $7,176,965   $5,876,564 
Valuation allowance   (7,176,965)   (5,777,983)
Deferred tax asset, net  $-   $98,581 

 

9.Commitments and contingencies

 

Operating Lease

 

The Company leases a number of properties under operating leases. Rental expenses under operating leases for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 were $159,575 and $328,405 respectively. Rental expenses under operating leases for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016 were $237,186 and $418,595, respectively.

 

As of March 31, 2017, the Company was obligated under non-cancellable operating leases for minimum rentals as follows:

 

For the Twelve Months Ending March 31,    
2017  $555,643 
2018   106,727 
Total minimum lease payments  $662,370 

 

Arrangement with Xinhua New Media Co., Ltd

 

The Company entered into an exclusive advertising agency agreement and sponsor agreement with Xinhua New Media Co., Ltd (“Xinhua New Media”). Pursuant to the agreement, the Company, as an exclusive agent, is authorized to operate and sell advertisement on Xinhua New Media’s mobile application in the gaming channel and sponsor related advertising events. The exclusive advertising agency agreement and sponsor agreement expire on December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The Company entered into amendments with Xinhua News Media for both the agency agreement and sponsor agreement during the six months ended March 31, 2017. The fees payable for the period ended March 31, 2017 under the amended exclusive advertising agency agreement and sponsor agreement have been reduced. The amended payment schedule as of March 31, 2017 for the exclusive agency agreement and sponsor agreement is listed below:

 

For the Twelve Months Ending    
March 31, 2018  $1,791,529 
March 31, 2019   1,457,422 
March 31, 2020   1,457,422 
March 31, 2021   1,093,067 
Total agency payments  $5,799,440 

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company incurred $120,994 and $Nil advertising agent fee expense, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company incurred $365,287 and $Nil advertising agent fee expense, respectively. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company incurred $45,831 and $110,900 sponsor expense, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company incurred $95,064 and $Nil sponsor expense, respectively. These expenses were included in the selling, general and administrative expense.

 

Legal Proceeding

 

There has been no legal proceeding in which the Company is a party as of as of March 31, 2017.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

 

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes to those financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Report.

 

Certain statements in this Report constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, regarding, among other things, (a) our projected sales, profitability, and cash flows, (b) our growth strategy, (c) anticipated trends in our industry, (d) our future financing plans, and (e) our anticipated needs for, and use of, working capital. They are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expects,” “management believes,” “we believe,” “we intend,” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this filing will in fact occur. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

 

The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except to the extent required by federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

The "Company", "we," "us," and "our," refer to the combined business of (i) Moxian, Inc., a Nevada corporation, (ii) Moxian CN Group Limited, a Samoa company, (iii) Moxian Group Limited, a British Virgin Islands company (“Moxian BVI”), (iv) Moxian (Hong Kong) Limited, a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong (“Moxian HK”), (v) Moxian Technologies (Shenzhen) Co., Limited. (“Moxian Shenzhen”), a company incorporated under the laws of People’s Republic of China (vi) Moxian Malaysia SDN BHD, a company incorporated under the laws of Malaysia (“Moxian Malaysia”), and (vii) Shenzhen Moyi Technologies Co. Limited., a contractually controlled affiliate of Moxian Shenzhen formed under the laws of People’s Republic of China (“Moyi”).

 

Overview

 

We are in the O2O (“Online-to-Offline”) business. While there are many definitions of O2O, with respect to our business, O2O means providing an online platform for small and medium sized enterprises (“SMEs”) with physical stores to conduct business online, interact with existing customers and obtain new customers. We refer to our customers as “Merchant Clients” and the users of our platform that are their existing and potential customers as “Users.” Through our platform and the products and services offered through it, we seek to create interaction between our Users and Merchant Clients by allowing Merchant Clients to study consumer behavior. Our products and services are designed to allow Merchant Clients to conduct targeted advertising campaigns and promotions which we believe are more effective because they are geared for the customers that a Merchant Client wishes to reach. Our platform is also designed and built to encourage Users to return and recruit new Users, each of which is a potential customer for our Merchant Clients.

 

We believe we are different from other companies in that our plan is to sign up merchants first and build our user base utilizing their customers. Many companies utilize a different strategy of building up a user base and then signing up paying merchants and other clients to access that user base.

 

The current version of our platform is called “Moxian+” which consists of our user mobile application (“App”) called the Moxian+ User App and a separate App for our Merchant Clients called the Moxian+ Business App. Both versions of the App are currently available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. There is no charge to download either App. We also have a website that can be accessed at www.moxian.com where either App can also be downloaded.

 

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Moxian principally operates in mainland China with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China. We launched Moxian version 1.0 which only consists of the User component App in Malaysia in June 2013 and subsequently in China in July 2014. During 2014 to 2015, we developed the Apps as part of “Moxian+,” the successor to Moxian version 1.0 which was officially launched in October 2015 in China only. In December 2015, we opened our Beijing office. We are currently operating in both Shenzhen and Beijing. 

 

As of the date of this report, the Company has a total of 160 employees, of which 21 employees are part of the product team, 60 employees are part of the research and development team, 26 employees are part of the sales and marketing department, 17 employees are part of the customer and technical support team and the remaining employees are in the administrative department.

 

As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, our accumulated deficiency was approximately $33.8 million and $25.0 million, respectively. Our stockholders’ equity was approximately $1.8 million as of March 31, 2017 and our stockholders’ deficit was $0.01 million as of September 30, 2016. We have generated $17,443 and $12,942 in revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Our operating losses have principally been attributed to selling, general administrative, depreciation and amortization, research and development expenses and impairment charges on intangible assets.

 

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Results of Operations

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared with the three months ended March 31, 2016

 

Revenues

 

The Company had revenues of $7,475 in the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to $7,358 being generated in the three months ended March 31, 2016. The Company started to develop the China market in 2015 and has not developed a significant presence. 

 

Operating Expenses

 

Selling and general administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were $1,983,534 and $1,212,913, respectively. The expenses consisted of filing fees, professional fees, advertising and sponsor fees, payroll and benefits and other general expenses. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 was mainly due to the recruitment of sales staff and its related costs following expansion of business activities in Beijing and Shenzhen. There were also additional expenses incurred to build investor relationships following the uplisting of the stock in November, 2016.

 

The research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were $654,418 and $625,756, respectively. The research and development expenses were fairly consistent for the three months ended March 31, 2017 comparing to the same period of last year.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months period ended March 31, 2017 was $344,849, decreased from the depreciation and amortization expense of $457,109 incurred in the same period of last year. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense in the three months ended March 31, 2017 was due to less amortization expense because of the impairment charge of approximately $3.0 million on intangible assets recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2017. 

 

We expect that our general and administrative expenses will continue to increase as we incur additional costs to support the growth of our business.

 

Other Expenses

 

The Company had a $456,283 foreign exchange transaction loss during the three months ended March 31, 2016 due to the conversion of private placement funds, while the Company did not incur similar expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

Net Loss

 

Net losses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $6,050,445 and $2,725,462, respectively. The increase in net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 comparing to three months ended March 31, 2016 was mainly due to an increase in general and administrative expenses, attributable to an approximately $3.0 million impairment charge on intangible assets and other expenses as explained above.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2017 compared with the six months ended March 31, 2016

 

Revenues

 

The Company had revenues of $17,443 in the six months ended March 31, 2017 compared to $12,942 being generated in the six months ended March 31, 2016. The Company only started to develop the China market in 2015 and has not developed a significant presence. 

 

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Operating Expenses

 

Selling and general administrative expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were $3,749,633 and $2,694,739, respectively. The expenses consisted of filing fees, professional fees, advertising and sponsor fees, payroll and benefits and other general expenses. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses during the six months ended March 31, 2017 was mainly due to the recruitment of sales staff and its related costs following expansion of business activities in Beijing and Shenzhen. There were also additional expenses incurred to build investor relationships following the uplisting of the stock in November, 2016.

 

The research and development expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were $1,351,858 and $1,514,296, respectively. The decrease was because the Company hired more contracted software developers in the six months ended March 31, 2016 for customizing the Moxian + applications in mainland China, which resulted in the increase in the research and development expense in fiscal 2016. The need for contracted research and development work was reduced during the six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were $694,123 and $900,553, respectively. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense in the six months ended March 31, 2017 was due to less amortization expense because of the impairment charge of approximately $3.0 million on intangible assets recognized during the six months ended March 31, 2017. 

 

We expect that our general and administrative expenses will continue to increase as we incur additional costs to support the growth of our business.

 

Other Expenses

 

The Company recorded a $456,283 foreign exchange transaction loss during the six months ended March 31, 2016 due to the conversion of the private placement funds, while the Company did not incur similar expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

  

Net Loss

 

Net losses for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $8,853,448 and $5,529,690, respectively. The increase in net loss for the six months ended March 31, 2017 comparing to six months ended March 31, 2016 was mainly due to impairment on intangible assets and other expenses as explained above.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of March 31, 2017, we had working capital of $306,125 consisting of cash on hand of $859,890, as compared to working capital deficit of approximately $4.9 million and cash on hand of $76,580 as of September 30, 2016.

 

Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was $5,388,986 as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $4,302,128 for the six months ended March 31, 2016. The increase in cash used in operating activities for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was mainly due to increase in losses from operation, including a significant increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, increase of prepayments, deposits and other receivables, and the significant decrease of accruals and other payables, as IPO proceeds were used to pay our payables.

 

Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was $15,135 as compared to $458,769 for the six months ended March 31, 2016. The higher spending for the six months ended March 31, 2016 was because the Company expanded its operations in China and purchased $280,226 in computer and office equipment and $178,543 in intangible assets.

 

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Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was $6,190,391 as compared to $2,506,098 for the six months ended March 31, 2016. During the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Company completed a public offering with gross proceeds of approximately $10 million, deducting placement agents' commissions and other offering expenses of approximately $0.9 million, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $9.0 million, of which $500,000 was placed in an indemnification escrow account.

 

In addition, during the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Company also received proceeds of approximately $3.2 million from various related party loans and repaid a majority of all related party loans of approximately $5.6 million with IPO proceeds.

 

During the six months ended March 31, 2016, the Company completed a private placement of approximately $8.2 million, of which approximately $5.6 million was received as of September 30, 2015 and $2.7 million was received during the six months ended March 31, 2016. In additional, the Company received proceeds of $0.7 million from various related party loans during the six months ended March 31, 2016.

 

On November 14, 2016, the Company completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) with net proceeds of $9.0 million after deducting placement agents’ commission and other offering costs, which helps the Company’s cash flow in fiscal 2017. As disclosed in Part II, Item 2(b) of this quarterly report, the Company has already spent approximately $8.6 million of the $9.0 million raised and is not generating sufficient revenue to maintain working capital sufficient to support its operations and finance its future growth. Although the Company hopes to increase revenues by selling advertisement space in the Xinhua New Media App and signing up more Merchant clients, its efforts through the date of this report have not resulted in significant revenue. Accordingly, the Company has recorded impairment charges on intangible assets associated with its software platform, and the Company expects to fund its cash flow shortfalls as follows:

 

  Financial support commitments from two of the Company’s major stockholders and two of the Company’s related parties; and
     
  Seeking additional public and/or private issuance of securities.

 

The Company does not currently have sufficient cash or commitments for financing to sustain its operations for the next twelve months. The Company plans to increase the cash flows through related party financing and other public or private placements. If the Company’s financing and private placements do not reach the level anticipated in its plan, and the Company is unable to obtain the necessary additional capital on a timely basis, on acceptable terms, and at all, the Company may be unable to implement its current plans for expansion, repay debt obligations or respond to competitive pressures, any of which would have a material adverse effect on its business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. However, there can be no assurance that management will be successful in their plans. All of these factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates required to be made by management include but not limited to, useful lives of property and equipment, intangible assets valuation, inventory valuation and deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Accounting for Impairment of Intangible Assets

 

The Company recognized an impairment loss on the carrying value of its IP rights and other intangible assets when it estimates that the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from this asset group are lower than their carrying value. As at March 31, 2017, this carrying value was $2,985,181 and the full amount was recognized as an impairment loss based on the estimated future discounted cash flows.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

Reference is made to the “Recent Accounting Pronouncements” in Note 2 to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report for information related to new accounting pronouncements, as well as the related impact of those recent accounting pronouncements.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of March 31, 2017, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

Pursuant to Item 305(e) of Regulation S-K (§ 229.305(e)), the Company is not required to provide the information required by this Item as it is a “smaller reporting company,” as defined by Rule 229.10(f)(1).

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosures Control and Procedures

 

As of March 31, 2017, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of and with the participation of management, including our Company’s chief executive officer of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our Company’s disclosure controls and procedures under the 2013 COSO framework. Based on the foregoing, the chief executive officer concluded that our Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) were ineffective in timely alerting them to information required to be included in the Company’s periodic Securities and Exchange Commission filings, as of March 31, 2017.

 

Management is committed to improving the internal controls over financial reporting and will undertake the consistent improvements or enhancements on an ongoing basis.

 

To remediate the material weakness and significant deficiencies and to prevent similar deficiencies in the future, we are currently evaluating additional controls and procedures, which may include:

 

(1)We created and filled the Chief Financial Officer position on July 25, 2016 and this employed officer will assumes responsibilities, for among others, for reviewing and establishing written policies and procedures, with the necessary internal controls, to ensure that accounting records reflect all transactions in an accurate and timely manner and form a reliable basis for the preparation of all financial statements.

 

(2)Plan to engage an IT consultant to help formalize the Company’s policies and procedures on information technology, analyze the capability and reliability of existing systems, and establish an integrated information system development plan.

 

(3)Review and document all key processes of the Company, including ensuring that there are sufficient internal controls at key flow-points; this being an ongoing exercise undertaken by the newly-appointed Chief Financial Officer which will be progressively carried throughout fiscal 2017 with the key processes targeted for completion by September 2017.

 

(4)Design and monitor controls over financial reporting, including the introduction of a proper checklist of cut-off procedures to ensure compliance and a proper accounting of accruals and payables.

 

(5)Establish a communication channel between the CFO and the Audit Committee, which will also meet regularly, so that matters of importance are elevated to a higher level.

 

(6)Continue to provide more U.S. GAAP knowledge and SEC reporting requirement training for staff and establish formal policies and procedures as well as engaging an external accounting consultant to help with the accounting and consolidation requirements so that all compliance requirements are met.

 

(7)Implement an ongoing initiative and training in the Company to ensure the importance of internal controls and compliance with established policies and procedures are fully understood throughout the organization.

 

(8)Recruit more accounting staff to ensure that there is adequate segregation of key duties.

 

(9)Establish a process to review all related party transactions to ensure that adequate controls exist to protect the Company’s interest which would include a review by the Audit Committee and the Board of all related party agreements, for which there will be a complete record.

 

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The remedial measures being undertaken may not be fully effectuated or may be insufficient to address the significant deficiencies and material weakness we identified, and there can be no assurance that significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting will not be identified or occur in the future. If additional significant deficiencies (or if material weaknesses) in our internal controls are discovered or occur in the future, among other similar or related effects: (i) the Company may fail to meet future reporting obligations on a timely basis, (ii) the Company’s consolidated financial statements may contain material misstatements, and (iii) the Company’s business and operating results may be harmed.

 

Changes in internal controls over financial reporting

 

There was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Report, which has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

 

None.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

 

Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

 

(a)On January 3, 2017, we issued in aggregate 500,000 shares upon conversion of certain notes outstanding. The aggregate value of the notes was $2 million, so the price per share associated with the exerccise of the notes was four dollars per share. No underwriter was involved in the issuance. Because the shares were issued in exercise of the notes, we did not receive any proceeds from the sale but instead saw a decrease in debt as a result. The above issuances were made pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act as a transaction by an issuer not involving a public offering.

  

(b)The section entitled “Use of Proceeds” from our registration statement filed on March 16, 2016, as amended (the “Registration Statement”) is incorporated herein by reference. The effective date of the Registration Statement is October 4, 2016, and the Commission file number assigned to the Registration Statement is 333-210250. The Registration Statement registered the offering of up to 5,000,000 common shares (the “Offering”).

 

On November 14, 2016, the Company completed the Offering of 2,501,250 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $4.00 per share. The gross proceeds from the Offering were approximately $10,005,000 before deducting placement agents' commissions and other offering expenses, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $9.0 million, of which $500,000 was placed in an indemnification escrow account. In connection with the Offering, the Company's common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market beginning on November 15, 2016 under the symbol "MOXC".

 

As of March 31, 2017, the Company has spent proceeds from the Offering in accordance with the following table:

 

Description of Use  

Proposed

Expenditure

Amount

   

Actual Expenditures

through

March 31, 2017

 
Expand our business in China and throughout Asia including setting up regional and sales offices in first and second tier cities in China, as well as infrastructure investment for the build-out and expansion of offices in these cities   $ 6 million     $ 5.6 million (1) 
General corporate purposes and funding potential acquisitions of complementary businesses, assets and technologies     3 million        0.6 million  
Other purposes     0        2.4 million (2)
Total   $ 9 million     $ 8.6 million   

 

(1)Expansion of our business included expenditures of approximately $700,000 in research and development to expand our on-line platform and expenditures of approximately $3.7 million for working capital needs related to our infrastructure.
(2)We have obtained approximately $3.2 million in new loans from related parties and repaid approximately $5.6 million in loans received from related parties, resulting in a net payment of approximately $2.4 million from the IPO proceeds. We received these loans to finance our operations and growth pending completion of the Offering. The related party loans were interest-free and due on demand.

  

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

 

None.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.

 

31.1*   Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of principal executive officer
31.2*   Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of principal financial officer
32.1*   Section 1350 Certification of principal executive officer
32.2*   Section 1350 Certification of principal financial officer
101*   XBRL data files of Financial Statements and Notes contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

 

*Filed herewith

 

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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.

 

  Moxian, Inc.
     
Date: May 12, 2017 By: /s/ James Mengdong Tan
  Name: James Mengdong Tan
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)

 

  Moxian, Inc.
     
Date: May 12, 2017 By: /s/ Tan Wan Hong
  Name: Tan Wan Hong
  Title: Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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