Datasea Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results and Operations Update

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Nov 13, 2023, 08:30 ET

BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Datasea Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSS) ("Datasea" or the "Company"), a global technology company that develops and provides products utilizing intelligent acoustics including ultrasound, infrasound and directional sound, and provides 5G messaging, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2023.

"Our first quarter results delivered strong performance with revenue of approximately $6.8 million. The increase in revenue was mainly due to the rapid increase of our 5G messaging business in China. For the current period, we benefitted from our diversified communications portfolio, our expanded addressable market and our continued improvement in productivity. Our continuously optimized products and application services that have been developed to match the real needs of customers have brought steady order flow and income to the Company. In addition, our customized systems and services have led to an improvement in our 5G segment operating margins in the first quarter of 2024."

"Datasea is currently transitioning from a China-focused company to one focused on developing business operations in both the US and globally. We are committed to transforming our business into an international technology company with R&D, manufacturing facilities, sales networks, and customer bases in the US and around the world. We plan to provide leading-edge artificial intelligence solutions in the field of acoustic intelligence as we contribute to the development of this essential feature of the digital world on a global scale," commented CEO Zhixin Liu of Datasea.

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Highlights

Revenue was $6,880,743, driven by rapid increase of 5G messaging business in China. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, revenues mainly consisted of service fees from our 5G SMS service.
Selling expenses were $84,447, a decrease of 18.9% or $19,667, as compared to the year-ago period. This is mainly due to the strengthening of the Company's budgeting processes via in-depth analysis of its market, products, and sales targets, while strengthening the monitoring of its sales budget execution via making timely adjustments.
General and administration expenses were $693,060, a decrease of 21.7% or $191,900, as compared to the year-ago period. This is mainly due to the Company's detailed management expense plan, including budgeting and control objectives for various management expenses, as well as corresponding control measures.
Capital reserve balances were $32,194,070, an increase of 33.5% or $8,071,097, as compared to $24,122,973 in the year-ago period. This was mainly due to the increase in the issuance of shares by the Company which provided the Company with funding for its strategic growth objectives.

Operations Update

Acoustic Intelligence

Datasea is a developer and promoter of the concept of acoustic intelligence and plans to introduce this cutting-edge technology and its wide range of applications to China, US and globally.

International Business Expansion: Datasea established its wholly-owned subsidiary, Datasea Acoustics LLC, in Delaware, USA in July 2023. Since then, DTSS has embarked on its mission of developing leading and high-quality ultrasonic air sterilizers, bathroom and cloakroom sterilizers, and odor removal products. Further, it has engaged in the continuous development of new products including ultrasonic Skin Repair Robots and Schumann frequency sleep monitors for the US and global market.

Technology Collaborations: DTSS has entered into collaborations with renowned research institutions both domestically and internationally, such as the Medical Ultrasound Project with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the ultrasound-based products for mental alertness and attention enhancement. In addition, Datasea plans to foster collaborations with renowned U.S. universities and research institutions through its U.S. subsidiary. By partnering with these institutions, the Company will engage in joint research and development initiatives to create, develop and produce new intelligent acoustics technologies. The Company believes that this collaborative approach will help Datasea to develop and sustain a technological leadership position in the ultrasonic, infrasound and directional sound technology fields.

U.S. Patent Acquisition and Technology Protection: Datasea prioritizes the acquisition of U.S. patents to protect its innovations and intellectual property. Our attainment of U.S. patents for our technologies is essential to maintain our competitive advantage and defend against potential infringement. We believe that this proactive approach in patent acquisition will ensure that Datasea's intellectual property remains protected in the U.S. market and provide opportunities for licensing and monetization. Currently, the Company is actively engaged in obtaining U.S. patents through collaboration with a renowned intellectual property firm. We aim to build an intellectual property matrix in the United States and on an international scale.

Marketing and sales expansion. Datasea plans to actively seek long-term contracts and collaborations with domestic and international customers, partners, and major corporate clients. On October 16, 2023, its Delaware operating entity, Datasea Acoustics LLC, entered into a marketing promotion and sales cooperation agreement with Meglio Interiors LLC ("Meglio"), based in Chamblee, Georgia to develop, promote and distribute the Company's intelligent acoustics products in the US and internationally. Datasea plans to establish an assembly line in the near future for its intelligent acoustics products in Delaware and it is planned that Meglio will be a primary distributor of such products. In terms of our current sales activities, we have engaged in discussions with potential clients such as New York real estate developers and Philadelphia educational institutions. These collaborations can encompass product sales, technical cooperation, and joint research and development, which will help DTSS to develop revenue and market share.

5G Messaging

Marketing and sales expansion. Datasea is one of the first movers in the 5G messaging industry in China and has built a comprehensive 5G messaging product portfolio with high brand recognition. The Company adopted an integrated sales strategy to boost sales to better promote business development and meet with the demand of customers.

Key Customers and Agreements. Datasea's 5G messaging solutions have been adopted by leading companies across 11 industries, including express, health care, retail and tourism. As of September 30, 2023, Datasea's Chinese operating entities, Shuhai Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Shuhai Beijing") and its subsidiaries have reached agreements with several new clients, Hainuo Xintong (Qingdao) Network Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Hainuo") and Xiamen Duoqiao Mai Network Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Xiamen Duoqiao"). In just a few months after signing agreements with Hainuo Xintong and Xiamen Duoqiao, Shuhai Beijing and its subsidiaries provided a 5G message top up service worth approximately $8.1 million (or RMB 57.99 million). From May 2023 to September 2023, the revenue from Maiduoqiao is valued at $6.2 million (or RMB 44.51million). From August 2023 to September 2023, the revenue from Hainuo Xintong is $1.9 million (equivalent to RMB 13.5 RMB). Also, Datasea's Chinese operating entity, Guozhong Times (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., has reached an agreement with a new client, Qingdao Ruicheng Lida Network Technology Co., Ltd. As of September 30, 2023, Shuhai Beijing and its subsidiaries have provided 5G message top up services worth approximately $0.8 million (or RMB 5.6 million).

About Datasea Inc.

Datasea Inc. ("Datasea") is a leading provider of products, services, and solutions for enterprise and retail customers in converging and innovative industries, Intelligent Acoustics and 5G messaging, especially focusing on ultrasonic, infrasound and directional sound technology. The Company's advanced R&D technology serves as the core infrastructure and backbone for its products. Its 5G Messaging segment operates on a cloud platform based on AI. Datasea leverages cutting-edge technologies in intelligent acoustics, utilizing ultrasonic sterilization to combat viruses and prevent human infections, and is also developing innovations in directional sound and medical ultrasonic cosmetology. In July 2023, Datasea established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Datasea Acoustics LLC, in Delaware, in a strategic move to mark its global presence. This underlies Datasea's commitment to Intelligent Acoustics and its intent to offer leading-edge acoustic solutions to the US market. For additional information, please visit: www.dataseainc.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will", "expects", "anticipates", "future", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates", "target", "going forward", "outlook," "objective" and similar terms. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and which are beyond Datasea's control, which may cause Datasea's actual results, performance or achievements (including the RMB/USD value of its anticipated benefit to Datasea as described herein) to differ materially and in an adverse manner from anticipated results contained or implied in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Datasea's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov. Datasea does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.

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DATASEA INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)

	THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
	2023		2022

Revenues	$	6,880,743	$	-
Cost of goods sold		6,806,008		-

Gross profit		74,735		-

Operating expenses
Selling		84,447		104,114
General and administrative		693,060		884,960
Research and development		155,004		106,628

Total operating expenses		932,511		1,095,702

Loss from operations		(857,776)		(1,095,702)

Non-operating income (expenses)
Other expenses		(7,864)		(1,239)
Interest income		106		64

Total non-operating expenses, net		(7,758)		(1,175)

Loss before income tax		(865,534)		(1,096,877)

Income tax		-		8

Loss before noncontrolling interest from continuing operation		(865,534)		(1,096,885)
Loss before noncontrolling interest from discontinued operation		833,546		(337,062)

Less: loss attributable to noncontrolling interest from continuing operation		(9,932)		5,135
Less: loss attributable to noncontrolling interest from discontinued operation		-		(101,759)

Net loss attribute to noncontrolling interest		(9,932)		(96,624)

Net loss to the Company from continuing operation		(855,602)		(1,102,020)
Net loss to the Company from discontinued operation		833,546		(235,303)

Net loss to the Company		(22,056)		(1,337,323)

Other comprehensive item
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) attributable to the Company		(161,216)		12,338
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		29,734		(3,690)

Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company	$	(183,272)	$	(1,324,985)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	$	19,802	$	(100,314)

Basic and diluted net loss per share	$	(0.00)	$	(0.05)

Weighted average shares used for computing basic and diluted loss per share		29,445,992		24,324,633

DATASEA INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)		JUNE 30, 2023

ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash	$	1,218,748	$	19,728
Accounts receivable		22,158		255,725
Inventory, net		242,789		241,380
Value-added tax prepayment		70,115		71,261
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		6,358,043		701,423
Total current assets		7,911,853		1,289,517

NONCURRENT ASSETS
Long-term investment		55,713		55,358
Property and equipment, net		67,700		85,930
Intangible assets, net		715,079		1,185,787
Right-of-use assets, net		65,854		137,856
Total noncurrent assets		904,346		1,464,931

TOTAL ASSETS	$	8,816,199	$	2,754,448

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	$	296,177	$	1,005,059
Short term loan		496,035		594,906
Unearned revenue		473,061		609,175
Accrued expenses and other payables		642,294		1,409,939
Due to related parties		494,927		1,162,856
Operating lease liabilities		34,367		124,640
Loan payables - current		2,032,920		-
Total current liabilities		4,469,781		4,906,575

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Operating lease liabilities		17,781		26,449
Loan payables - non-current		20,560		1,401,521
Total noncurrent liabilities		38,341		1,427,970

TOTAL LIABILITIES		4,508,122		6,334,545

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 375,000,000 shares authorized, 38,073,234 and 27,784,133 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively		38,073		27,784
Additional paid-in capital		32,194,070		24,122,973
Accumulated comprehensive income		232,036		393,252
Accumulated deficit		(28,085,314)		(28,063,258)
TOTAL COMPANY STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)		4,378,865		(3,519,249)

Noncontrolling interest		(70,788)		(60,848)

TOTAL EQUITY (DEFICIT)		4,308,077		(3,580,097)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT)	$	8,816,199	$	2,754,448

DATASEA INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

	Common Stock				Additional paid-in		Accumulated		Accumulated other comprehensive				Noncontrolling
	Shares		Amount		capital		deficit		income		Total		interest

Balance at July 1, 2023		27,784,133	$	27,784	$	24,122,973	$	(28,063,258)	$	393,252	$	(3,519,249)	$	(60,848)

Net loss		-		-		-		(22,056)		-		(22,056)		(9,932)

Issuance of common stock for equity financing		10,289,101		10,289		8,050,997		-		-		8,061,286		-

Shares issued for stock compensation expense		-		-		20,100		-		-		20,100		-

Foreign currency translation loss		-		-		-		-		(161,216)		(161,216)		(8)

Balance at September 30, 2023		38,073,234	$	38,073	$	32,194,070	$	(28,085,314)	$	232,036	$	4,378,865	$	(70,788)


Balance at July 1, 2022		24,324,633	$	24,325	$	20,729,559	$	(18,583,566)	$	283,587	$	2,453,905	$	(854,273)

Net loss		-		-		-		(1,337,323)		-		(1,337,323)		(96,624)

Shares issued for stock compensation expense		-		-		116,250		-		-		116,250		-

Foreign currency translation gain (loss)		-		-		-		-		12,338		12,338		(3,690)

Balance at September 30, 2022		24,324,633	$	24,325	$	20,845,809	$	(19,920,889)	$	295,925	$	1,245,170	$	(954,587)

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO USERS (summary only, please refer to the Form 10-Q for full text of notice); All information is unaudited unless otherwise noted or accompanied by an audit opinion and is subject to the more comprehensive information contained in our SEC reports and filings. We do not endorse third-party information. All information speaks as of the last fiscal quarter or year for which we have filed a Form 10-K or 10-Q, or for historical information the date or period expressly indicated in or with such information. We undertake no duty to update the information. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties described in our Forms 10-Q and 10-K.

SOURCE Datasea Inc.