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TOKYO, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. (“Tokyo Lifestyle” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TKLF), a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, sundry products, luxury products, electronic products, as well as other products in Hong Kong, Japan, North America and the United Kingdom, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first six months of fiscal year 2025 ended September 30, 2024.

Mr. Mei Kanayama, Principal Executive Officer of Tokyo Lifestyle, commented, “I am thrilled to report that Tokyo Lifestyle has achieved significant success during the first six months of fiscal year 2025. Our total revenue increased by 32.1%, and income from operations increased by 867.8%, underscoring our strong growth trajectory and strategic execution.

For the six months ended September 30, 2024, total revenue reached $98 million, representing a 32% increase from $74.2 million for the same period last year, driven by the robust performance of our expanding franchise network and dedicated wholesale customer base.

For the six months ended September 30, 2024, our extensive customer base of directly-operated stores and online sales channels, generated $11 million in revenue during the period, despite challenging market conditions. Notably, for the six months ended September 30, 2024, revenue from franchise stores and wholesale customers grew by 53.8% to $86.9 million, supported by a 16.7% expansion in total stock-keeping units (SKUs), which reached approximately 165,200 SKUs. Meanwhile, the number of wholesale customers and franchisees increased by 30, from 171 as of March 31, 2024, to 201 as of September 30, 2024. This demonstrates that the growth in our customer base significantly fueled our revenue growth.

Revenue generated from companies in Japan accounted for 71.7% of total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, while revenue generated from companies in Hong Kong and other regions contributed 28.3%. Notably, three franchise customers in Japan collectively generated $10.42 million in revenue from April to September 2024, and we anticipate continued growth from our franchisees in Japan and Hong Kong.

Despite a challenging business environment and intensified competition in our directly operated physical stores, we adopted a flexible and resilient strategy. This included optimizing our existing physical and online stores, while steadily and rapidly expanding our sales network and franchise partnerships in key markets such as Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. We believe that these efforts have significantly improved our profitability while enhancing our brand visibility and global recognition. Through careful planning and partner selection, we believe that we have laid a solid foundation for future global expansion and growth.

Beyond strengthening our presence in the Asian market, we are actively exploring opportunities in North America, Europe, and new business sectors. We have made notable progress, including opening a new Reiwatakiya store at Fashion Show Las Vegas, launching online platforms for the Reiwatakiya brand in the UK and Canada, and establishing a joint venture to develop the trading card retail business. These strategic initiatives further reinforce our business presence and enhance global brand recognition.

We believe that our continued focus on exploring new opportunities while fostering loyalty among existing customers through best-in-class quality and services has resulted in a steadily expanding customer base and strong financial performance, and our growth strategies and operational achievements have been acknowledged by the market and industry — we are honored to have been awarded a Gold Stevie® Award in the ‘Company of the Year – Retail – Medium-size’ category at the 21st Annual International Business Awards® in September 2024.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to our robust strategies, including strengthening our current market footprint, closely monitoring evolving market trends and customer preferences, improving operational efficiency and profitability, optimizing our distribution network and commercial outlets, and exploring new partnership opportunities. We are confident these efforts will contribute to a brighter future and greater value for our Company and shareholders.”

Mr. Youichiro Haga, Principal Accounting and Financial Officer of Tokyo Lifestyle, added: “I am proud to share the Company’s strong financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2025. Alongside significant revenue growth, our gross profit increased by 28.4% during the period, with a stable gross margin exceeding 12%. Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment and fierce competition in both physical and online retail, our strategic transformations—such as reducing underperforming stores and refining our product portfolio—resulted in higher gross profit and stable margins across all three business lines.

While the cost of revenue rose slightly in line with revenue growth, this reflects our strategic investments in expanding into new territories and sectors with carefully selected partners. Meanwhile, our cost-control measures have proven effective, as our operating expenses decreased by 2.2%, even with an increase in headcount to support our rapid expansion. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of our focus on cost management, strategic investment, and revenue growth. For the first half of fiscal year 2025, we reported a net income of $1.3 million, with cash reserves of $3.1 million and stable working capital of $28.5 million as of September 30, 2024.

Looking forward, we will continue enhancing financial performance through robust business strategies, disciplined cost management, and strategic investments. We remain focused on identifying new revenue streams and are confident that these efforts will drive sustained long-term value for our shareholders.”

First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Highlights

Revenue was $98.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, increased by 32.1% from $74.2 million for the same period of last year.Gross profit was $12.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, increased by 28.4% from $9.5 million for the same period of last year.Income from operations was $3.2 million for six months ended September 30, 2024, increased by 867.8% from $0.3 million for the same period of last year.Net income was $1.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $2.0 million for the same period of last year.Basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.03 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0.05 for the same period of last year.

First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

Revenue

Total revenue was $98.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, increased by 32.1% from $74.2 million for the same period of last year.

For the Six Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

($ millions)

Revenue

Cost of
Revenue

Gross
Margin

Revenue

Cost of
Revenue

Gross
Margin

Franchise
stores and
wholesale
customers

86.9

78.0

10.3

%

56.5

49.9

11.8

%

Directly-
operated
physical
stores

6.9

4.9

29.4

%

11.6

9.9

14.6

%

Online
stores and
services

4.1

3.0

27.5

%

6.0

4.9

17.9

%

Total

98.0

85.9

12.4

%

74.2

64.7

12.8

%

Revenue from franchise stores and wholesale customers increased by 53.8%, to $86.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from $56.5 million for the same period of last year. The increase was mainly due to the Company’s continuous effort in extending the Company’s products offering as the Company’s total stock keeping units (“SKUs”) increased from approximately 141,500 SKUs during the six months ended September 30, 2023, to approximately 165,200 SKUs during the six months ended September 30, 2024. In addition, the increase was also due to the increased revenue generated from franchise stores which previously was recognized under physical stores as mentioned above, as well as the increased revenue from the new wholesale customers because the Company continued to develop the Company’s customer base by entering into business relationships with new wholesale customers during the six months ended September 30, 2024. 

Revenue from directly-operated physical stores decreased by 40.2%, to $6.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from $11.6 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was due to the decrease in revenue generated from directly-operated physical stores both in Japan and Hong Kong for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the same period last year. During the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Company started to offer luxury products, which contributed a significant portion of directly-operated physical stores sales in Japan. However, the sales of luxury products were unstable and decreased during the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the same period last year. The above-mentioned decrease was partially offset by revenue generated from directly-operated physical stores in the United States and Canada, as the Company currently operate four directly-operated physical stores in the United States and one directly-operated physical store in Canada during the six months ended September 30, 2024.

Revenue from online stores and services decreased by 31.4%, to $4.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from $6.0 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was mainly due to a decreased number of online stores as the Company closed some underperformed online stores to improve the Company’s profitability.

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue increased by 32.7%, to $85.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from $64.7 million for the same period of last year.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit increased by 28.4%, to $12.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from $9.5 million for the same period of last year.

Gross margin decreased by 0.4 percentage points, to 12.4% for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from 12.8% for the same period of last year.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses decreased by 2.2%, to $8.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from $9.1 million for the same period of last year. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily attributable to the following factors:

a decrease in transaction commission paid to third-party e-commerce marketplace operators by $277,719, or 30.4%, from $914,651 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to $636,932 for the six months ended September 30, 2024. The Company paid third-party e-commerce marketplace operators transaction commission ranging from 1.8% to 3.0% based on the Company’s sales amount. The decrease in transaction commission was in line with the decrease in the Company’s online sales;

a decrease in promotion and advertising expenses by $183,432, or 57.4%, from $319,758 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to $136,326 for the six months ended September 30, 2024. The decrease was mainly due to the Company’s effort in cost control as well as decreased promotion and advertising expenses for the Company’s physical stores as the Company has transferred some of the Company’s physical stores into franchise stores; and

an increase in payroll, employee benefit expenses, and bonus expenses by $203,612, or 7.1%, from $2,872,796 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to $3,076,408 for the six months ended September 30, 2024. The increase was mainly due to increased payroll, employee benefit expenses, and bonus expenses of $541,218 in Hong Kong, the United States and Canada, which was due to the increased headcount caused by the expansion of the Company’s business operation in these regions. The increase was partially offset by the decreased payroll, employee benefit expenses, and bonus expenses of $337,606 in Japan, which was attributable to the decreased headcount resulting from the implementation of cost control as well as the transformation of the Company’s directly-operated physical stores in Japan.

Interest Expenses, net

Interest expenses, net included interest expenses calculated at interest rate per loan agreements and loan service costs, which were directly incremental to the loan agreements and amortized over the loan periods. Interest expenses, net decreased by 17.3%, to $0.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from $1.0 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was mainly due to a decrease in amortized loan service costs in relation to the Company’s syndicated loans of $0.4 million, and the decrease was partially offset by an increase in interest expenses, which was mainly due to the increased weighted average interest rate for the six months ended September 30, 2024.

Other Income, net

The Company’s other income, net primarily includes tax refund, disposal gain or loss from property and equipment, government subsidies, and other immaterial income and expense items. Other income, net increased by 377.4%, to $319,624 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from $66,947 for the same period of last year. The increase was mainly due to the increased gain from the disposal of property and equipment during the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the same period of last year.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

Benefit for income taxes was $0.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to an income tax benefit of $0.4 million for the same period of last year. The increase in benefit for income taxes was mainly due to decreased current income tax expenses resulting from the decreased taxable income for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the same period last year, as well as reduced statutory income tax rate as the Company qualified as a small and medium-sized enterprise and subjected to a lower statutory income tax rate after a capital reduction during the six months ended September 30, 2024.

Net Income

Net income decreased by 31.6%, to $1.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from $2.0 million for the same period of last year. Our income from operations increased significantly by $2,887,717, or 867.8%, from $332,745 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to a net income of $3,220,462 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, which was attributable to the increased gross profit and decreased selling, general and administrative expenses. However, due to increased loss from foreign currency exchange as well as change in fair value of warrants liabilities, our net income decreased for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the same period last year.

Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.03 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0.05 for the same period of last year.

Financial Condition

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cash of $3.1 million as compared to $2.5 million as of March 31, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the Company also had approximately $104.3 million of account receivable balance due from third parties. Approximately 28.3% of the September 30, 2024 balance has been subsequently collected, and the majority of the remaining balance is expected to be collected by March 31, 2025. The collection of such receivables made cash available for use in the Company’s operations as working capital, if necessary.

Net cash used in operating activities was $2.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, mainly derived from net income of $1.3 million for the period, and net changes in the Company’s operating assets and liabilities, which were mainly due to the increased prepaid expenses and other current assets of $9.4 million, and decreased taxes payable of $4.6 million, which was partially offset by the increased deferred revenue of $6.9 million and increased accounts payable of $3.4 million. The Company entered into a sales agreement with wholesale customers and received advance payment of $6.9 million during the six months ended September 30, 2024. In order to fulfill the sales agreement, the Company made advance payments to the Company’s suppliers to secure the products. Therefore, the Company’s prepaid expenses and other current assets and deferred revenue increased during the six months ended September 30, 2024.

Net cash used in investing activities was $0.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, mainly due to purchases of property and equipment in the aggregate amount of $0.7 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $2.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, which primarily consisted of proceeds from short-term borrowings of $2.8 million, repayments of long-term borrowings of $0.1 million, and repayments of obligations under finance leases of $0.1 million.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host an earnings conference call at 8:30 am U.S. Eastern Time (10:30 pm Japan Standard Time) on December 18, 2024. Dial-in details for the conference call are as follows:

Date:

December 18, 2024

Time:

8:30 am U.S. Eastern Time

International:

1-412-902-4272

United States Toll Free:

1-888-346-8982

Japan Toll Free:

0066-33-1-33094

Conference ID

Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd.

Please dial in at least 15 minutes before the commencement of the call to ensure timely participation.

For those unable to participate, an audio replay of the conference call will be available from approximately one hour after the end of the live call until December 25, 2024. The dial-in for the replay is +1-877-344-7529 within the United States or +1-412-317-0088 internationally. The replay access code is No. 5860877.

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at https://www.ystbek.co.jp/irlibrary/

About Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Yoshitsu Co., Ltd) is a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, sundry products, luxury products, electronic products, and other products in Hong Kong, Japan, North America, and the United Kingdom. The Company offers various beauty products (including cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, and body care products), health products (including over-the-counter drugs, nutritional supplements, and medical supplies and devices), luxury products (including branded watches, perfume, handbags, clothes, and jewelry), electronic products (including entertainment gaming products, electronic components), sundry products (including home goods), and other products (including food, alcoholic beverages, and trading cards). The Company currently sells its products through directly-operated physical stores, through online stores, and to franchise stores and wholesale customers. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://www.ystbek.co.jp/irlibrary/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to,” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. In addition, there is uncertainty about the further spread of the COVID-19 virus or the occurrence of another wave of cases and the impact it may have on the Company’s operations, the demand for the Company’s products, global supply chains, and economic activity in general. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and in its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information, please contact:

Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd.
Investor Relations Department
Email: ir@ystbek.co.jp

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
President
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com 

 

TOKYO LIFESTYLE CO., LTD.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

September 30,

March 31,

2024

2024

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash

$

3,077,122

$

2,475,538

Accounts receivable, net

104,337,671

105,359,841

Accounts receivable – a related party, net

3,121,338

25,704

Merchandise inventories, net

7,375,887

4,413,880

Due from a related party

538

9,762

Compensation receivable for consumption tax, current, net

5,647,824

7,133,470

Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net

12,595,794

2,748,682

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

136,156,174

122,166,877

Property and equipment, net

9,683,292

9,013,827

Operating lease right-of-use assets

4,746,047

3,979,727

Compensation receivable for consumption tax, non-current, net

4,022,371

2,721,034

Long-term prepaid expenses and other non-current assets, net

4,128,051

4,115,694

TOTAL ASSETS

$

158,735,935

$

141,997,159

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Short-term borrowings

$

58,945,627

$

53,234,650

Current portion of long-term borrowings

2,067,970

1,730,796

Accounts payable

29,006,854

24,392,029

Accounts payable – a related party

310,795

299,541

Due to related parties

17,599

42,943

Deferred revenue

7,177,830

55,093

Taxes payable

4,958,106

9,357,482

Operating lease liabilities, current

1,691,518

1,523,222

Finance lease liabilities, current

97,860

170,553

Warrants liabilities

1,659,441

441,104

Other payables and other current liabilities

1,685,069

2,167,320

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

107,618,669

93,414,733

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

3,051,290

2,488,823

Finance lease liabilities, non-current

241,279

263,571

Long-term borrowings

5,550,731

5,636,960

Other non-current liabilities

1,641,804

1,934,927

Deferred tax liabilities, net

1,376,875

2,215,361

TOTAL LIABILITIES

$

119,480,648

$

105,954,375

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Ordinary shares, no par value,100,000,000 shares authorized;
  42,220,206 shares and 42,220,206 shares issued and outstanding as of 
  September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively

846,116

16,716,839

Capital reserve

26,132,914

10,262,191

Retained earnings

22,393,009

21,056,780

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(10,116,752)

(11,993,026)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

39,255,287

36,042,784

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

158,735,935

$

141,997,159

 

 

TOKYO LIFESTYLE CO., LTD.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Six Months
Ended
September 30,

2024

2023

REVENUE

Revenue – third parties

$

91,136,514

$

74,049,115

Revenue – related parties

6,866,951

115,034

     Total revenue

98,003,465

74,164,149

COSTS AND OPERATING EXPENSES

Merchandise costs

85,858,021

64,706,599

Selling, general and administrative expenses

8,924,982

9,124,805

     Total costs and operating expenses

94,783,003

73,831,404

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

3,220,462

332,745

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Interest expense, net

(823,836)

(995,997)

Additional and delinquent tax due to consumption tax correction

(644,780)

Gain from disposal of equity method investment

195,391

Gain from disposal of a subsidiary

341,755

Other income, net

319,624

66,947

Gain (loss) from foreign currency exchange

(810,623)

2,371,226

Change in fair value of warrants liabilities

(1,121,968)

1,833

Loss from equity method investment

(71,200)

     Total other income (expenses), net

(2,436,803)

1,265,175

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX BENEFIT

783,659

1,597,920

INCOME TAXES BENEFIT

(552,570)

(356,435)

NET INCOME

1,336,229

1,954,355

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Foreign currency translation gain (loss)

1,876,274

(3,269,650)

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

$

3,212,503

$

(1,315,295)

Earnings per ordinary share – basic and diluted

$

0.03

$

0.05

Weighted average shares – basic and diluted

42,220,206

36,250,054

 

 

TOKYO LIFESTYLE CO., LTD.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

Ordinary Shares

Capital

Retained

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive

Total
Shareholders’ 

Shares

Amount

Reserve

Earnings

Loss

Equity

Balance, March 31,
  2023

36,250,054

$

14,694,327

$

9,078,915

$

13,577,844

$

(8,069,343)

$

29,281,743

Net income for the
  period

1,954,355

1,954,355

Foreign currency
  translation loss

(3,269,650)

(3,269,650)

Balance, September 30,
  2023

36,250,054

$

14,694,327

$

9,078,915

$

15,532,199

$

(11,338,993)

$

27,966,448

Balance, March 31,
  2024

42,220,206

$

16,716,839

$

10,262,191

$

21,056,780

$

(11,993,026)

$

36,042,784

Transfer of capital to
  capital reserve

(15,870,723)

15,870,723

Net income for the
  period

1,336,229

1,336,229

Foreign currency
  translation gain

1,876,274

1,876,274

Balance, September 30,
  2024

42,220,206

$

846,116

$

26,132,914

$

22,393,009

$

(10,116,752)

$

39,255,287

 

 

TOKYO LIFESTYLE CO., LTD.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Six Months
Ended
September 30,

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net Income

$

1,336,229

$

1,954,355

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

409,461

526,994

Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment

(202,165)

13,704

Loss (gain) from unrealized foreign currency translation

(358,309)

139,012

Reversal of credit losses

(26,932)

(148,556)

Addition (reversal) of merchandise inventories written down

14,709

(10,713)

Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets

911,218

876,122

Deferred tax benefit

(905,570)

(1,460,623)

Change in fair value of warrants liabilities

1,121,968

(1,833)

Investment loss from equity method investment

71,200

Gain from disposal of equity method investment

(195,391)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

5,844,436

6,372,895

Accounts receivable – related parties

(2,907,787)

309,809

Merchandise inventories

(2,768,207)

(8,645,561)

Compensation receivable for consumption tax

695,565

6,116,206

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(9,394,219)

(2,342,968)

Long term prepaid expenses and other non-current assets

203,598

2,767,762

Accounts payable

3,416,712

2,128,474

Accounts payable – related parties

(8,116)

67,840

Deferred revenue

6,937,534

68,324

Taxes payable

(4,611,614)

(4,136,000)

Other payables and other current liabilities

(552,070)

103,774

Operating lease liabilities

(944,078)

(838,782)

Other non-current liabilities

(197,185)

(38,735)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(1,984,822)

3,697,309

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchase of property and equipment

(678,267)

(197,825)

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

28,868

710

Proceeds from disposal of equity method investment

283,800

Proceeds from disposal of a subsidiary

35,475

Disposal of a subsidiary, net of cash

(176,133)

Collection of amount due from (advances made to) related parties

9,256

410,181

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(640,143)

356,208

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

2,752,445

Repayments of long-term borrowings

(129,984)

(608,947)

Payments made to related parties

(26,132)

(166,252)

Repayment of obligations under finance leases

(110,734)

(297,843)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

2,485,595

(1,073,042)

Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash

740,954

(1,956,115)

Net increase in cash

601,584

1,024,360

Cash at beginning of period

2,475,538

1,766,441

Cash at end of period

$

3,077,122

$

2,790,801

Supplemental cash flow information

Cash paid for income taxes

$

2,100,807

$

592,194

Cash paid for interest

$

494,581

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341,583

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Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities

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1,561,296

$

1,512,843

 

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Earth’s pulse monitored: a review highlights remote sensing time series progress

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As urbanization accelerates and environmental dynamics shift, the need for accurate and timely terrestrial monitoring has never been more urgent. A review has introduced a novel approach to remote sensing time series analysis, integrating multi-source data to enable near real-time monitoring. This innovative methodology promises to transform environmental conservation and urban planning by providing unprecedented insights into terrestrial changes and offering a more precise understanding of environmental dynamics.

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — An international team of researchers from South China Normal University, the University of Connecticut, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made a significant breakthrough in remote sensing. Their review, published (DOI: 10.34133/remotesensing.0285) in the Journal of Remote Sensing on December 11, 2024, addresses key challenges in remote sensing, such as incomplete data and noise interference. The team’s new time series analysis technique leverages advanced data reconstruction and fusion methods, significantly enhancing the precision and efficiency of remote sensing for monitoring environmental changes.

The research team has developed an advanced time series analysis technique that combines deep learning algorithms with traditional remote sensing methods to integrate data from various remote sensing sources. This innovative approach allows for the extraction of subtle patterns from large, complex datasets, which is crucial for monitoring critical environmental parameters such as land use and vegetation health. Unlike conventional techniques that struggle with incomplete or noisy data, this new methodology offers enhanced accuracy and more reliable insights into terrestrial dynamics, paving the way for more effective environmental monitoring.

Central to the study’s success is the integration of Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to address the challenges posed by missing or noisy data. The LSTM networks capture temporal trends over time, while the GANs generate synthetic data that mimics real-world observations to fill gaps and correct for atmospheric distortions. This dual approach has resulted in a cleaner, more accurate time series dataset, which was validated against independent ground truth measurements. The researchers demonstrated significant improvements in key vegetation indices, such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), setting a new benchmark in the field of remote sensing.

Experts in the field have lauded the study’s potential to revolutionize remote sensing applications. They see the method as a transformative tool for enhancing high-resolution monitoring and extending its coverage, particularly in agricultural surveillance, urban planning, and environmental management. “This method represents a crucial advancement in our ability to monitor environmental changes,” says Professor Fu. “As it evolves, it could play a key role in addressing climate change and other global challenges.”

The methodology’s future applications are vast, especially in global environmental monitoring and supporting sustainable development goals. By integrating multi-temporal data from Landsat and Sentinel-2 satellites, the team has created a framework for accurate and continuous terrestrial analysis. As computational power advances and algorithms improve, this technology is expected to become a vital tool for natural resource management, disaster response, and climate change mitigation. In the years to come, it could provide critical data to help policymakers address pressing environmental issues on a global scale.

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10.34133/remotesensing.0285

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This work was supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (grant numbers 42425001 and 42071399).

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The Journal of Remote Sensing, an online-only Open Access journal published in association with AIR-CAS, promotes the theory, science, and technology of remote sensing, as well as interdisciplinary research within earth and information science.

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ZINZINO AB (PUBL.): ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DIP FINANCING TO ZURVITA INITIATING CHAPTER 11 PROCESS

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zinzino has in a press release dated 20240617 announced that a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the shares in the North American direct selling company Zurvita Inc. “Zurvita or the Company” was signed. Since then, Zinzino has negotiated with the owners of Zurvita Inc. and instead concluded that the purchase of Zurvita’s assets in a Chapter 11 proceeding for the Company is in Zinzino’s best interest.

Zinzino is providing a debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to Zurvita, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on the 20th December 2024. By entering as a financier in Zurvita’s Chapter 11 with loans totaling USD 4.5 million, Zinzino simultaneously makes an offer to acquire the company’s assets via a so-called stalking horse bid. If the bid is accepted, the DIP loan will be converted into part of a debt-settled purchase price, which will be determined after Zurvita has completed the sale process that is subject to higher and better offers in accordance with the applicable terms of Chapter 11. Other bidders have the right to submit bids for Zurvita during the process and if another bid is accepted, Zinzino’s loan will be repaid and certain of its costs associated with the process will be reimbursed. 

Zurvita is a direct selling health company with operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The brand portfolio offers a range of innovative health and wellness products. The business has total annual sales of approximately USD 30 million with good gross margins. A potential transaction with Zinzino is expected to add growth through the synergies arising from the joint networks, combined with Zinzino’s test-based product concept. The profitability of the Company will thus be able to develop well by utilizing Zinzino’s existing technical platform and organization.

A visionary mindset, tech first perspective, test-based nutrition at the cellular level and a strong position to capitalize on current trends will form the basis of the new partnership. Following the acquisitions of VMA Life in 2020, Enhanzz in 2022, the strategic partnership with ACN and the recently completed asset acquisition of Xelliss, Zinzino has been looking for further strong investments to maintain its sustainable, profitable growth, strengthen its distribution power, expand into new markets and leverage the product portfolio in new consumer areas.

– “Individualized advice and tailored solutions are the future, and not just in health and wellness,” says Dag Bergheim Pettersen, CEO of Zinzino. “Together, we have years of combined industry experience and everything it takes to drive the modern, personalized shopping experience through direct sales”. Jay Shafer, CEO and co-founder of Zurvita, states “After considering multiple options for the company and under the guidance of our attorneys and third-party advisors, we feel this presents the best opportunity to continue Zurvita’s mission, deliver the highest quality products, and provide continuity for our staff and consultants. We are excited to see what the future holds for Zurvita.” 

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Meet With Culture: Exquisite Craftsmanship of Traditional Chinese Architecture

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BEIJING, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Temple of Agriculture in Beijing played a significant role during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Over nearly 600 years, 25 emperors personally visited or sent ministers to perform spring farming ceremonies and offer sacrifices to Shennong, the god of agriculture.

 

Built in 1420 during the Yongle reign, the temple’s predecessor was the Temple of Mountains and Rivers in Nanjing. When Emperor Zhu Di moved the Ming capital to Beijing, he constructed a larger temple inspired by the Nanjing temple, which gradually evolved into the Temple of Agriculture.

The Taisui Hall, the largest building complex in the temple, now serves as a major exhibition hall of the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum, showcasing models of classical Chinese buildings and demonstrating the solemnity of royal architecture.

Ancient Chinese architecture is predominantly wooden-structured, chosen for its availability, versatility, and earthquake resistance. Artisans developed sophisticated techniques in material selection and construction. The wooden framework consists of columns, beams, girders, and purlins, with innovative structural forms like lifting-beam and piercing-bracket structures.

A unique architectural element is the dougong (bracket sets), which supports weight and connects beam frames with column walls. Mortise-tenon joints were invented to create elastic frameworks by connecting different components.

While discussing the Temple of Agriculture, it’s worth noting another remarkable example of architectural hierarchy which could be found in the Temple of Heaven. The hierarchy of architectural designs reflected social stratification, with eave structures like the triple-layered eaves of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest representing the highest-level architectural design.

Over centuries, the Temple of Agriculture has transformed from an imperial garden to a public park and a museum for historical architecture, now standing as a significant cultural landmark that symbolizes China’s agricultural civilization and architectural heritage along Beijing’s Central Axis.

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