UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q/A
(Amendment No. 1)
☒ QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period
ended March 31, 2024
☐ TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 001-13387
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
(Exact name of registrant
as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 94-3263974 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | | (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) | | Identification Number) |
| | |
3000 El Camino Real, Bldg. 4, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA | | 94306 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(650) 340-1888
(Registrant’s telephone
number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name, Former Address
and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
Securities registered
pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | | MPU | | NYSE American LLC |
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 issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark
whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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
such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark
whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a 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 | ☒ |
| | 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 ☒
The number of shares of registrant’s
common stock outstanding as of May 6, 2024 was 35,978,581.
EXPLANATORY
NOTE
We
are filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-Q/A (this “Amendment”) to amend our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 2024 (the “Original Form 10-Q”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on
May 8, 2024 (the “Original Filing Date”). We are filing this Amendment to reflect changes made in response to certain comments
raised by the staff of the SEC in connection with our wholly owned subsidiary Mega Matrix Inc.’s filing a Registration
Statement of Form F-4 of which our quarterly financial statements were a part of.
As
a result of the above, we are filing this Amendment to amend and restate in their entirety the following items: (i) Part I, Item 1. Financial
Statements, (ii) Part I, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and (iii)
Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors. In addition, we are including Part II, Item 6. Exhibits to include the new certifications of our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer dated as of the date of this filing in connection with this Amendment (Exhibits 31.1, 31.2,
32.1 and 32.2), and Exhibits 101 and 104 for the Interactive Files. Except for the foregoing, all other disclosures in the Original Form
10-Q remain unchanged. We have not modified or updated disclosures presented in the Original Form 10-Q, except as required to reflect
the effects of the restatement as set forth in this Amendment. This Amendment should be read in conjunction with the Original
Form 10-Q and does not reflect events occurring after the Original Filing Date of the Original Form 10-Q other than as described herein
and no attempt has been made in this Amendment to modify or update other disclosures as presented in the Original Form 10-Q, except as
specifically referenced herein. Accordingly, this Amendment and the Original Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our filings
with the SEC subsequent to the filing of the Original Form 10-Q.
Unless the context indicates otherwise, references in this report to the “Company,”
“Mega Matrix” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms refer to Mega Matrix Corp. and its
consolidated subsidiaries.
PART I - Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
INDEX
TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
| |
March 31, | | |
December 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
ASSETS | |
| | |
| |
Current Assets: | |
| | |
| |
Cash and cash equivalents | |
$ | 2,851,100 | | |
$ | 3,129,800 | |
Stable coins | |
| 3,146,300 | | |
| 254,400 | |
Digital assets | |
| 7,851,100 | | |
| 7,696,700 | |
Accounts receivable | |
| 296,700 | | |
| - | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | |
| 3,192,500 | | |
| 489,700 | |
Total current assets | |
| 17,337,700 | | |
| 11,570,600 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Non-current Assets: | |
| | | |
| | |
Long-term investments | |
| 2,270,800 | | |
| 1,770,800 | |
Goodwill | |
| 2,889,200 | | |
| - | |
Content assets | |
| 1,703,700 | | |
| - | |
Total non-current
assets | |
| 6,863,700 | | |
| 1,770,800 | |
Total assets | |
$ | 24,201,400 | | |
$ | 13,341,400 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |
| | | |
| | |
Current liabilities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Accounts payable | |
$ | 44,700 | | |
$ | - | |
Contract liabilities | |
| 1,561,400 | | |
| - | |
Income taxes payable | |
| 1,500 | | |
| 1,100 | |
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses | |
| 6,258,600 | | |
| 185,400 | |
Subscription advanced from the
stockholders | |
| - | | |
| 2,755,100 | |
Total liabilities | |
| 7,866,200 | | |
| 2,941,600 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) | |
| | | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Equity: | |
| | | |
| | |
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 40,000,000 and 40,000,000 shares authorized, 35,940,631 and 31,724,631 shares outstanding at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | |
| 36,000 | | |
| 31,800 | |
Paid-in capital | |
| 34,179,100 | | |
| 27,822,200 | |
Accumulated deficit | |
| (18,321,000 | ) | |
| (17,454,200 | ) |
Total Mega Matrix Corp. Stockholders’
Equity | |
| 15,894,100 | | |
| 10,399,800 | |
Non-controlling interests | |
| 441,100 | | |
| - | |
Total equity | |
| 16,335,200 | | |
| 10,399,800 | |
Total liabilities
and equity | |
$ | 24,201,400 | | |
$ | 13,341,400 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
|
|
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(revised) |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
8,691,600 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Cost of revenues |
|
|
(3,500,200 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
5,191,400 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling expenses |
|
|
(7,718,400 |
) |
|
|
(5,300 |
) |
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
(2,238,400 |
) |
|
|
(1,516,800 |
) |
Total operating expenses |
|
|
(9,956,800 |
) |
|
|
(1,522,100 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations |
|
|
(4,765,400 |
) |
|
|
(1,522,100 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expenses): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in fair value of digital assets |
|
|
2,540,700 |
|
|
|
215,400 |
|
Interest expenses, net |
|
|
(2,500 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Other income, net |
|
|
14,900 |
|
|
|
8,500 |
|
Total other income,
net |
|
|
2,553,100 |
|
|
|
223,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations before income tax |
|
|
(2,212,300 |
) |
|
|
(1,298,200 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax benefits |
|
|
276,600 |
|
|
|
61,300 |
|
Net loss and comprehensive loss |
|
|
(1,935,700 |
) |
|
|
(1,236,900 |
) |
Less: Net loss and comprehensive loss
attributable to non-controlling interests |
|
|
1,068,900 |
|
|
|
147,400 |
|
Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable
to Mega Matrix Corp.’s stockholders |
|
$ |
(866,800 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,089,500 |
) |
Loss per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and Diluted |
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares used in loss per share computations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and Diluted |
|
|
35,271,740 |
|
|
|
30,214,054 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
| |
Mega Matrix Corp. Stockholder’s
Equity | | |
| | |
| |
| |
Common Stock | | |
| | |
| | |
Non- | | |
| |
| |
Number of Stocks | | |
Amount | | |
Paid-in Capital | | |
Accumulated
Deficits | | |
Controlling Interests | | |
Total | |
Balance, December 31, 2022 | |
| 26,484,055 | | |
$ | 26,500 | | |
$ | 21,372,100 | | |
$ | (13,420,400 | ) | |
$ | (1,016,300 | ) | |
$ | 6,961,900 | |
Cumulative-effect adjustment of opening balance due to adoption
of fair value measurement of digital assets | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 30,600 | | |
| - | | |
| 30,600 | |
Issuance of common stocks pursuant to private placement | |
| 5,079,999 | | |
| 5,100 | | |
| 6,533,900 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 6,539,000 | |
Net loss (revised) | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (1,089,500 | ) | |
| (147,400 | ) | |
| (1,236,900 | ) |
Balance, March 31, 2023 | |
| 31,564,054 | | |
$ | 31,600 | | |
$ | 27,906,000 | | |
$ | (14,479,300 | ) | |
$ | (1,163,700 | ) | |
$ | 12,294,600 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Balance, December 31, 2023 | |
| 31,724,631 | | |
$ | 31,800 | | |
$ | 27,822,200 | | |
$ | (17,454,200 | ) | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 10,399,800 | |
Issuance of common stocks to certain investors in a private
placement | |
| 2,490,000 | | |
| 2,500 | | |
| 3,732,500 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 3,735,000 | |
Issuance of common stocks to an underwriter | |
| 124,000 | | |
| 100 | | |
| (100 | ) | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Issuance of common stocks to acquire a subsidiary | |
| 1,500,000 | | |
| 1,500 | | |
| 2,263,500 | | |
| - | | |
| 1,510,000 | | |
| 3,775,000 | |
Share-based compensation | |
| 102,000 | | |
| 100 | | |
| 361,000 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 361,100 | |
Net loss | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (866,800 | ) | |
| (1,068,900 | ) | |
| (1,935,700 | ) |
Balance, March 31, 2024 | |
| 35,940,631 | | |
$ | 36,000 | | |
$ | 34,179,100 | | |
$ | (18,321,000 | ) | |
$ | 441,100 | | |
$ | 16,335,200 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
unless otherwise stated)
| |
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
| |
| | |
| |
Net cash
(used in) provided by operating activities | |
| (96,900 | ) | |
| 78,700 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Investing activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Purchases of digital assets | |
| (610,000 | ) | |
| - | |
Investment in equity investees | |
| (500,000 | ) | |
| - | |
Acquisition of cash of a subsidiary | |
| 118,300 | | |
| - | |
Net cash used in
investing activities | |
| (991,700 | ) | |
| - | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Financing activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Subscription fee from investors | |
| 809,900 | | |
| - | |
Subscription fee advanced from investors | |
| - | | |
| 1,305,000 | |
Net cash provided
by financing activities | |
| 809,900 | | |
| 1,305,000 | |
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | |
| (278,700 | ) | |
| 1,383,700 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, beginning of
period | |
| 3,129,800 | | |
| 7,263,600 | |
Cash, cash equivalents,
end of period | |
$ | 2,851,100 | | |
$ | 8,647,300 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Supplemental cash flow information | |
| | | |
| | |
Payment of interest expenses | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | |
Payment of income tax expenses | |
$ | 1,600 | | |
$ | - | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Non-cash investing and financing activities | |
| | | |
| | |
Subscription fee advanced from investors
in the form of USDC | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 50,000 | |
Subscription fee from investors in the
form of USDT | |
$ | 75,000 | | |
$ | - | |
Issuance of common stocks to settle advance
from subscription fee from investors | |
$ | 2,755,100 | | |
$ | 6,539,000 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
1. ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
Mega
Matrix Corp. (the “Company”, formerly “AeroCentury Corp.” and “ACY”)
is a Delaware corporation incorporated in 1997. Through the Company’s emergence from
bankruptcy on September 30, 2021, and new investors and management, the Company became a
holding company located in Palo Alto, California. The
Company is engaged in operation of FlexTV, a short drama streaming platform based
in Singapore that produces English and Thai dramas through Yuder Pte. Ltd., an indirect majority-controlled
subsidiary of the Company.
The major subsidiaries of the Company as of
March 31, 2024 are summarized as below:
| | Later of date of | | | | | | | | |
| | incorporation or | | Place of | | % of | | | | Principal |
Name of Subsidiaries | | Acquisition | | Incorporation | | Ownership | | | | Activities |
Major subsidiaries: | | | | | | | | | | |
FunVerse Holding Limited | | January 7, 2024 | | BVI | | | 60 | % | | | Investment holding |
Yuder Pte. Ltd. | | January 7, 2024 | | Singapore | | | 60 | % | * | | Short drama streaming platform |
Saving Digital Pte. Ltd. | | August 31, 2022 | | Singapore | | | 100 | % | | | Investment holding |
Marsprotocol Technologies Pte. Ltd. | | March 1, 2023 | | Singapore | | | 100 | % | | | Investment holding |
Acquisition of FunVerse Holding Limited
(“FunVerse”) and its subsidiary
On January 7, 2024, the Company entered into
and closed a definitive Share Exchange Agreement with FunVerse, a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands and
the sole parent company of Yuder Pte. Ltd. (“Yuder”), and the shareholders of FunVerse. Following the transaction, the Company
owns sixty percent (60%) of equity interest of FunVerse. FunVerse, through Yuder, operates FlexTV, a short drama streaming platform based
in Singapore that produces English and Thai dramas that are also translated into different languages for the users that are spread across
various parts of the world. In addition to creating original dramas, Yuder also acquires third party content copyrights which it then
translates and distributes on its FlexTV platform.
Dissolution of JetFleet
Management Corp. (“JMC”)
On August 24, 2023, per the recommendation
of JMC’s board of directors, the Company, as a holder of a majority of the voting stock of JMC, elected to approve the winding
up and dissolution of JMC. In December 2023, JMC ceased providing aircraft advisory and management services upon winding up and the Company
deconsolidated JMC and its subsidiaries.
Upon the deconsolidation of JMC and its subsidiaries,
the Company would focus on its short drama streaming platform business and ceased the cypto-related business in March 2024. The management
believed the deconsolidation does not represent a strategic shift, in both operating and financing aspects, because it is not changing
the way it is running its business. The Company has not shifted the nature of its operations or the major geographic market area. The
management believed the deconsolidation of does not represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the Company’s
operations and financial results. The deconsolidation is not accounted as discontinued operations in accordance with ASC 205-20.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation
S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements. In
the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have
been included. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may
be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024 or for any other period. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated
on consolidation.
Non-controlling interests
As of March 31, 2024, non-controlling interests
represent the 40% equity interests of FunVerse that are not attributable, either directly or indirectly, to the Company. As of March
31, 2024, the Company had non-controlling interests of $441,100.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had no
non-controlling interests.
Business combinations
Business combinations are recorded using the
acquisition method of accounting. The Company uses a screen to evaluate whether a transaction should be accounted for as an acquisition
and/or disposal of a business versus assets. In order for a purchase to be considered an acquisition of a business, and receive business
combination accounting treatment, the set of transferred assets and activities must include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive
process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. If substantially all of the fair value of the gross
assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, then the set of transferred
assets and activities is not a business.
The purchase price of business acquisition
is allocated to the tangible assets, liabilities, identifiable intangible assets acquired and noncontrolling interest, if any, based
on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over those fair values is recorded as goodwill.
Acquisition-related expenses and restructuring costs are expensed as incurred.
Where the consideration in an acquisition
includes contingent consideration and the payment of which depends on the achievement of certain specified conditions post-acquisition,
the contingent consideration is recognized and measured at its fair value at the acquisition date and if recorded as a liability, it
is subsequently carried at fair value with changes in fair value reflected in earnings.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Accounts receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at the gross
billing amount less an allowance for any uncollectible accounts due from the customers. Accounts receivable do not bear interest.
The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update
(“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU
2016-13”) to measure expected credit losses of accounts receivable.
The
Company maintains an allowance for credit losses and records the allowance for credit losses as an offset to accounts receivable and
the estimated credit losses charged to the allowance is classified as “General and administrative expenses” in the unaudited
condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. The Company assesses collectability by reviewing accounts
receivable on aging schedules because the accounts receivable were primarily consisted of online advertising service fees from certain
customers. In determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses, the Company considers historical collectability based on past
due status, the age of the balances, current economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions,
and other factors that may affect the Company’s ability to collect from customers. Delinquent account balances are written-off
against the allowance for expected credit loss after management has determined that the likelihood of collection is not probable.
As of March 31, 2024, the Company did not
provide expected credit losses against accounts receivable.
Content assets, net
Content assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment if any. Content assets are amortized in a method which reflect the pattern in which the economic benefits of the content assets are expected to be consumed or otherwise used up. When assets are retired or disposed of, the costs and accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gains or losses are included in income/loss in the year of disposition. Estimated useful lives are as follows:
|
|
Estimated Useful Life |
Software |
|
12 months |
Produced
contents |
|
6 – 12 months |
Copyrights |
|
12 – 36 months |
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase
price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations.
The Company assesses goodwill for impairment
on annual basis as of December 31 or if indicator noted for goodwill impairment. In accordance with ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill
and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (“FASB”) guidance on testing of goodwill for impairment, the Company will first assess qualitative factors to determine
whether it is “more likely than not” that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis
for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test. If this is the case, the quantitative goodwill impairment
test is required. If it is more likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, the quantitative
goodwill impairment test is not required.
Quantitative goodwill impairment test is used
to identify both the existence of impairment and the amount of impairment loss, comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its
carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, goodwill is not considered
impaired. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount
equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
In January 2024, the Company recognized goodwill
of $2,889,200 arising from business combination of FunVerse and its subsidiary (Note 4). As of March 31, 2024, no impairment was provided
against the goodwill.
Impairment of long-lived assets
In accordance with ASC Topic 360, the Company
reviews long-lived assets or asset group for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
of the assets or asset group may not be fully recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset group 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
amount. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment
is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques
including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. Any impairment
write-downs would be treated as permanent reductions in the carrying amounts of the assets and a charge to operations would be recognized.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not provide impairment against long-lived assets.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Revenue Recognition
Membership and top-up streaming services
The
Company offers membership streaming services to subscribing members from various countries and the features of the plan, which primarily
include access to exclusive and ad-free streaming of short dramas, and accelerated downloads and others. It’s optional for users
to subscribe for weekly, monthly or annual membership on the short drama streaming platform. Users can also top up their accounts to
acquire in-app coins on our platform, which are then used to continue viewing the short dramas. Users can also earn in-app coins to watch
short dramas by completing daily and new user tasks.
Full membership and top-up charges are prepaid
before provision of membership and top-up streaming services. The collection of membership and top-up charges are initially recorded
as “contract liabilities” on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and revenue is recognized ratably over the
membership period and consumption of in-app coins as services are rendered.
Online advertising services
The
Company sells advertising services by delivering brand advertising primarily to third-party advertising agencies. The Company provides
advertisement placements on its short drama streaming platform in different formats, including but not limited to video, banners, links,
logos, brand placement and buttons. The transaction prices are varied according to the scale of impressions and types of the advisements
in the contracts with customers. The contracts have one performance obligation. Revenues are recognized over time. The Company has a
right to consideration from the customers in an amount that corresponds directly with the value the Company’s performance completed
to date. The Company adopted practical expedient under ASC 606-10-55-18, and recognizes revenues from provision of online advertising
services based on amounts invoiced to the customers.
Contract balances
Contract liabilities are recognized if the
Company receives consideration prior to satisfying the performance obligations, which include customer advances and deferred revenue
under service arrangements.
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had contract
liabilities of $1,561,400, which were expected to be recognized as revenues in the twelve months ending March 31, 2025.
Disaggregation of revenue
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company disaggregate revenue into two revenue streams, consisting of membership and
top-up streaming services and online advertising services, as follows:
| |
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
Membership and top-up streaming services | |
$ | 8,048,200 | | |
$ | - | |
Online advertising services | |
| 643,400 | | |
| - | |
| |
$ | 8,691,600 | | |
$ | - | |
Cost of revenues
For the three months ended March 31, 2024,
the cost of revenues was primarily comprised of platform service fees charged by third party payment processors, amortization of produced
contents, software and copyrights which were applied to produce short dramas and other expenses which were directly attributable to producing
short dramas. Cost of revenues are recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as
incurred.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Taxes
As part of the process of preparing the Company’s
consolidated financial statements, management estimates income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. This
process involves estimating the Company’s current tax exposure under the most recent tax laws and assessing both permanent and
temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and US GAAP purposes. The temporary differences result in deferred
tax assets and liabilities, which are included in the balance sheet. In assessing the valuation of deferred tax assets, the Company considers
whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization
of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income or availability to carry back the losses to taxable
income during periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company considered several factors when analyzing the
need for a valuation allowance including the Company’s three-year book cumulative loss through March 31, 2024, the financial forecast,
the Company’s recent filing for protection under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code and the operation uncertainty of the Company’s
new business. Based on this analysis, the Company has concluded that a valuation allowance is necessary for its U.S. and foreign deferred
tax assets not supported by either future taxable income or availability of future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences
and has recorded a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets.
Warrant
The Company accounts for warrants as either
equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative
guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 480, Distinguishing
Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers
whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480,
and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed
to the Company’s own ordinary shares, among other conditions for equity classification. This assessment, which requires the use
of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the
warrants are outstanding.
For issued or modified warrants that meet
all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital
at the time of issuance. For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are
required to be recorded at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter with changes in fair
value recognized in the statements of operations in the period of change.
Reclassification
Certain items in the financial statements
of the comparative period have been reclassified to conform to the financial statements for the current period. The reclassification
has no impact on the total assets and total liabilities as of December 31, 2023 or on the statements of operations for the three months
ended March 31, 2023.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Going concern
For the three months ended March 31, 2024
and 2023, the Company reported net losses of approximately $1.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively. In addition, the Company had
accumulated deficits of approximately $18.3 million and $17.5 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. These
conditions raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company’s liquidity is based on
its ability to generate cash from operating activities and obtain financing from investors to fund its general operations and capital
expansion needs. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on management’s ability to successfully
execute its business plan, which includes increasing revenue while controlling operating cost and expenses to generate positive operating
cash flows and obtain financing from outside sources.
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had working
capital of approximately $9.5 million, among which the Company held cash of approximately $2.9 million, stable coins of approximately
$3.1 million and digital assets of approximately $7.9 million, which were easily convertible into cash over the market.
Given the financial condition of the Company
and its operating performance, the Company assesses current working capital is sufficient to meet its obligations for the next 12 months
from the issuance date of this report. Accordingly, management continues to prepare the Company’s consolidated financial statements
on going concern basis.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Recent accounting pronouncements
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09,
which is an update to Topic 740, Income Taxes. The amendments in this update related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid
disclosures improve the transparency of income tax disclosures by requiring (1) adding disclosures of pretax income (or loss) and income
tax expense (or benefit) to be consistent with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation S-X 210.4-08(h), Rules of General
Application—General Notes to Financial Statements: Income Tax Expense, and (2) removing disclosures that no longer are considered
cost beneficial or relevant. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods beginning after
December 15, 2024. For entities other than public business entities, the amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after
December 15, 2025. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance.
The amendments in this Update should be applied on a prospective basis. Retrospective application is permitted.
In October 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-06,
Disclosure Improvements — codification amendments in response to SEC’s disclosure Update and Simplification initiative which
amend the disclosure or presentation requirements of codification subtopic 230-10 Statement of Cash Flows—Overall, 250-10 Accounting
Changes and Error Corrections— Overall, 260-10 Earnings Per Share— Overall, 270-10 Interim Reporting— Overall, 440-10
Commitments—Overall, 470-10 Debt—Overall, 505-10 Equity—Overall, 815-10 Derivatives and Hedging—Overall, 860-30
Transfers and Servicing—Secured Borrowing and Collateral, 932-235 Extractive Activities— Oil and Gas—Notes to Financial
Statements, 946-20 Financial Services— Investment Companies— Investment Company Activities, and 974-10 Real Estate—Real
Estate Investment Trusts—Overall. The amendments represent changes to clarify or improve disclosure and presentation requirements
of above subtopics. Many of the amendments allow users to more easily compare entities subject to the SEC’s existing disclosures
with those entities that were not previously subject to the SEC’s requirements. Also, the amendments align the requirements in
the Codification with the SEC’s regulations. For entities subject to existing SEC disclosure requirements or those that must provide
financial statements to the SEC for securities purposes without contractual transfer restrictions, the effective date aligns with the
date when the SEC removes the related disclosure from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K. Early adoption is not allowed. For all other
entities, the amendments will be effective two years later from the date of the SEC’s removal.
In March 2023, the FASB issued new accounting
guidance, ASU 2023-01, for leasehold improvements associated with common control leases, which is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for both interim and annual
financial statements that have not yet been made available for issuance. The new guidance introduced two issues: terms and conditions
to be considered with leases between related parties under common control and accounting for leasehold improvements. The goals for the
new issues are to reduce the cost associated with implementing and applying Topic 842 and to promote diversity in practice by entities
within the scope when applying lease accounting requirements.
Recently issued ASUs by the FASB, except for
the ones mentioned above, have no material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and
comprehensive loss or consolidated balance sheets.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
3. REVISION OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
The
Company has noted the following matters in relation to its consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2023
that had been filed on May 12, 2023. The matter related to the
adoption of fair value to measure digital assets, reclassification digital assets and stable coins, and reclassification of other income.
a. |
Adoption of fair
value method to measure digital assets |
The Company measures the fair value of digital
assets on a daily basis, and refers to the daily closing prices published by Matrixport Cactus Custody as the fair value. As of January
1, 2023, the Company recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $30,600 to accumulated deficits. The adoption of fair value measure caused
a reversal of impairment of digital assets of $223,000, recognition of increase in fair value of digital assets of $215,400 and reversal
of exchange gains of $14,000.
b. |
Reclassification
of digital assets and stable coins |
As Tether reserves
the right under its user agreement to redeem USDT by in-kind redemptions of other assets it holds in its reserves and as Tether has held
precious metals and other non-financial assets in its reserves, it does not appear that USDT meets the definition of a financial instrument
under ASC 825-10-20. The Company reclassified USDT, amounting $2,300 as of March 31, 2023, from stable coins to digital assets. The reclassification
had no impact on net assets as of December 31, 2022, and revenues and net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
c. |
Reclassification
of revenue and cost of revenues |
The Company ceased
solo-staking business in March 2024, and accordingly the Company reclassified revenues from solo-staking business to other income, net,
and cost of revenues to general and administrative expenses. For comparison purpose, the Company reclassified revenues to other income,
net, and reclassified cost of revenues to general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
The following tables
present the effects of revisions on the Company’s financial statements as of March 31, 2023, and for the three months ended March
31, 2023:
| |
March 31, 2023 | |
Consolidated balance sheet | |
As previously reported | | |
Adjustments | | |
As Revised | |
Stable coins | |
| 2,510,400 | | |
| (2,300 | ) | |
| 2,508,100 | |
Digital assets | |
| 403,300 | | |
| 457,300 | | |
| 860,600 | |
Accumulated deficits | |
| (14,934,300 | ) | |
| 455,000 | | |
| (14,479,300 | ) |
| |
For
the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2023 | |
Consolidated statements of operations | |
As
previously
reported | | |
Adjustments | | |
As Restated | |
Revenues | |
| 8,500 | | |
| (8,500 | ) | |
| - | |
Cost of revenues | |
| (229,800 | ) | |
| 229,800 | | |
| - | |
Gross loss | |
| (221,300 | ) | |
| 221,300 | | |
| - | |
General and administrative expenses | |
| 1,496,000 | | |
| 20,800 | | |
| 1,516,800 | |
Total operating expenses | |
| 1,501,300 | | |
| 20,800 | | |
| 1,522,100 | |
Other income, net | |
| - | | |
| 223,900 | | |
| 223,900 | |
Loss from operations before income tax expenses | |
| (1,722,600 | ) | |
| 424,400 | | |
| (1,298,200 | ) |
Net loss | |
| (1,661,300 | ) | |
| 424,400 | | |
| (1,236,900 | ) |
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
4. ACQUISITION OF FUNVERSE
On January 7, 2024, the Company acquired 60%
of the equity interest of FunVerse at the cost of issuance of 1,500,000 ordinary shares. The fair value of the share consideration was
$2,265,000 by reference to the closing price on January 7, 2024.
The Company has allocated the purchase price
of FunVerse based upon the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date. The Company
estimated the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date in accordance with the business combination
standard issued by FASB. The Company used carrying amount of assets and liabilities as fair value, which approximate the fair value,
and used cost approach to estimate the fair value of content assets which was primarily comprised software and copyrights. Management
of the Company is responsible for determining the fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and content assets identified as
of the acquisition date and considered a number of factors including valuations from an independent appraiser firm. Acquisition-related
costs incurred for the acquisitions are not material and have been expensed as incurred in other operating expenses. The following table
summarizes the estimated fair values of the identifiable assets acquired at the acquisition date, which represents the net purchase price
allocation at the date of the acquisition of FunVerse based on a valuation performed by an independent valuation firm engaged by the
Company.
| |
January 7, | |
| |
2024 | |
ASSETS | |
| |
Net tangible liabilities (1) | |
$ | (466,400 | ) |
Copyrights (2) | |
| 581,000 | |
Software (2) | |
| 1,048,200 | |
Goodwill | |
| 2,889,200 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | |
| (277,000 | ) |
Non-controlling interest | |
| (1,510,000 | ) |
Total purchase consideration | |
$ | 2,265,000 | |
| |
January 7, | |
| |
2024 | |
ASSETS | |
| |
Cash and cash equivalents | |
$ | 118,300 | |
Accounts receivable | |
| 323,500 | |
Prepayments | |
| 25,200 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | |
| 359,400 | |
Content assets | |
| 165,300 | |
Total assets | |
$ | 991,700 | |
LIABILITIES | |
| | |
Accounts payable | |
$ | 43,400 | |
Contract liabilities | |
| 395,000 | |
Other current liabilities and
accrued expenses | |
| 1,019,700 | |
Total liabilities | |
$ | 1,458,100 | |
| |
| | |
Net tangible liabilities | |
$ | (466,400 | ) |
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
5. STABLE COINS
Stable coins were comprised of the following:
| |
March 31, 2024 | | |
December 31, 2023 | |
USDC | |
$ | 3,146,300 | | |
$ | 254,400 | |
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023,
the Company held 3,146,300 and 254,400 USDC, respectively. The fair value of USDC were kept at $1.00 because one USDC is pegged to one
U.S. dollar.
The following table presents additional information
about USDC for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
| |
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
Opening balance | |
$ | 254,400 | | |
$ | 2,972,000 | |
Collection of USDC from subscription fee from investors | |
| - | | |
| 50,000 | |
Purchases of USDC | |
| 610,000 | | |
| - | |
Collection of USDC from exchange of ETH | |
| 2,391,700 | | |
| - | |
Exchange of USDC into ETH and USDT | |
| (100,000 | ) | |
| (285,700 | ) |
Payment of service fees and other expenses | |
| (9,800 | ) | |
| (228,200 | ) |
Ending balance | |
$ | 3,146,300 | | |
$ | 2,508,100 | |
6. DIGITAL ASSETS
Digital asset holdings were comprised of the
following:
| |
March 31, 2024 | | |
December 31, 2023 | |
ETH | |
$ | 1,458,800 | | |
$ | 7,123,300 | |
USDT | |
| 6,392,300 | | |
| 573,400 | |
| |
$ | 7,851,100 | | |
$ | 7,696,700 | |
The
following table presents the Company’s ETH and USTD holdings as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
| |
As of March 31, 2024 | |
| |
Quantity | | |
Cost Basis | | |
Fair Value | |
ETH | |
| 399.89 | | |
$ | 1,458,800 | | |
$ | 1,458,800 | |
USDT | |
| 6,392,300 | | |
$ | 6,392,300 | | |
$ | 6,392,300 | |
| |
As of December 31, 2023 | |
| |
Quantity | | |
Cost Basis | | |
Fair Value | |
ETH | |
| 3,122.48 | | |
$ | 5,978,300 | | |
$ | 7,123,300 | |
USDT | |
| 573,400 | | |
$ | 573,400 | | |
$ | 573,400 | |
As of March 31, 2024, the Company held 399.89
ETH, with fair value price of $3,648 per unit. As of December 31, 2023, the Company held 3,122.48 ETH, with fair value price of $2,281.32
per unit.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024,
the Company recognized an increase in fair value of ETH of $2,540,700 and an investment income of $6,300 from sales of ETH. For the three
months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized an increase in fair value of ETH of $215,400.
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023,
the Company held 6,392,300 and 573,400 USDT, respectively. The fair value of USDT were kept at $1.00 because one USDT is pegged to one
U.S. dollar.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
6. DIGITAL ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Additional information about digital assets
The following table presents additional information
about ETH for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
| |
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
| |
| | |
(revised) | |
Opening balance | |
$ | 7,123,300 | | |
$ | 369,200 | |
Cumulative-effect adjustment of opening balance due to adoption
of fair value measurement | |
| - | | |
| 30,600 | |
Addition of ETH staking reward and other services | |
| 14,300 | | |
| 6,000 | |
Purchases of ETH from exchange of USDT | |
| 1,636,500 | | |
| - | |
Purchases of ETH from exchange of USDC | |
| - | | |
| 285,700 | |
Exchange of ETH into USDT | |
| (7,470,600 | ) | |
| - | |
Exchange of ETH into USDC | |
| (2,391,700 | ) | |
| - | |
Return of ETH to a third party | |
| - | | |
| (48,500 | ) |
Payment of ETH for other expenses | |
| - | | |
| (100 | ) |
Investment income from sales of ETH | |
| 6,300 | | |
| - | |
Changes in fair value of ETH | |
| 2,540,700 | | |
| 215,400 | |
| |
$ | 1,458,800 | | |
$ | 858,300 | |
The following table presents additional information
about USDT for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
| |
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
Opening balance | |
$ | 573,400 | | |
$ | 90,100 | |
Purchases of USDT from exchange of digital assets | |
| 7,989,200 | | |
| - | |
Purchases of USDT from exchange of USDC | |
| 100,000 | | |
| - | |
Collection of USDT from subscription advance from investors | |
| 75,000 | | |
| - | |
Exchange of USDT into ETH | |
| (1,636,500 | ) | |
| - | |
Exchange of USDT into USD | |
| (701,000 | ) | |
| - | |
Payment of service fees | |
| (7,800 | ) | |
| (87,800 | ) |
| |
$ | 6,392,300 | | |
$ | 2,300 | |
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
7. LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
Long-term investments were comprised of the
following:
| |
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
Investment in MarsLand Global Limited (“MarsLand”)
(a) | |
$ | 224,800 | | |
$ | 224,800 | |
Investment in Quleduo Technology Co., (“Quleduo”)
(b) | |
| 1,500,000 | | |
| 1,000,000 | |
Investment in DaoMax Technology Co.,
Ltd, (“DaoMax”) (c) | |
| 546,000 | | |
| 546,000 | |
Total | |
$ | 2,270,800 | | |
$ | 1,770,800 | |
(a) Investment in MarsLand
(b) Investment in Quleduo
Quleduo
is a privately held company which is engaged in software design and development. In May and September 2023 and January 2024, the Company
made a total cash consideration of $1,500,000 in three instalments to acquire 25% of equity interest in Quleduo. The Company had
no significant influence over Quleduo. Quleduo is a privately held company, over which the Company neither has control nor significant
influence through investment in ordinary shares. The Company accounted for the investment in Quleduo using the measurement alternative
at cost, less impairment, with subsequent adjustments for observable price changes resulting from orderly transactions for identical
or similar investments of the same issuer.
Quleduo just commenced its operations in July
2023, and incurred minimal losses through March 31, 2024. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not record upward
adjustments or downward adjustments on the investment. The Company’s impairment analysis considers both qualitative and quantitative
factors that may have a significant effect on the fair value of the equity security. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the
Company did not recognize impairment against the investment security.
(c) Investment in DaoMax
In June 2023, October 2023 and December 2023,
the Company, through Saving Digital, invested an aggregated cash consideration of $546,000 in DaoMax in exchange for a total of 7.6%
equity interest in the investee. DaoMax is a privately held company, over which the Company neither has control nor significant influence
through investment in ordinary shares. The Company accounted for the investment in DaoMax using the measurement alternative at cost,
less impairment, with subsequent adjustments for observable price changes resulting from orderly transactions for identical or similar
investments of the same issuer.
DaoMax just commenced its operations in October
2023, and incurred minimal losses through March 31, 2024. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not record upward
adjustments or downward adjustments on the investment. The Company’s impairment analysis considers both qualitative and quantitative
factors that may have a significant effect on the fair value of the equity security. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the
Company did not recognize impairment against the investment security.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
8. CONTENT ASSETS
Content assets were comprised of the following:
| |
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
Software | |
$ | 581,000 | | |
$ | - | |
Produced contents | |
| | | |
| | |
- in development and production | |
| 15,200 | | |
| - | |
- released | |
| 308,900 | | |
| - | |
Copyrights | |
| 1,349,200 | | |
| - | |
| |
| 2,254,300 | | |
| - | |
Less: accumulated amortization | |
| (550,600 | ) | |
| - | |
Total | |
$ | 1,703,700 | | |
$ | - | |
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded amortization expenses of $550,600 and $nil, respectively. The following is a schedule, by fiscal years, of amortization amount of content asset as of March 31, 2024:
For the nine months ending December 31, 2024 | |
$ | 1,602,900 | |
For the year ending December 31, 2025 | |
| 93,500 | |
For the year ending December 31, 2026 | |
| 7,300 | |
Total | |
$ | 1,703,700 | |
9. OPERATING LEASES
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023,
the Company leases office spaces in the United States and Singapore under non-cancelable operating leases, with terms ranging within
12 months. The Company considers those renewal or termination options that are reasonably certain to be exercised in the determination
of the lease term and initial measurement of right of use assets and lease liabilities. Lease expense for lease payment is recognized
on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The
Company determines whether a contract is or contain a lease at inception of the contract and whether that lease meets the classification
criteria of a finance or operating lease. For operating leases that include rent holidays and rent escalation clauses, the Company recognizes
lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term from the date it takes possession of the leased property. The Company records
the straight-line lease expense and any contingent rent, if applicable, in the account of “professional fees, general and administrative
and other expenses” on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive losses.
The lease agreements do not contain any material
residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
The
Company applied practical expedient to account for short-term leases with a lease term within 12 months. The Company records operating
lease expense in its condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term
and record variable lease payments as incurred. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded rent expenses
of $9,800 and $11,900, respectively.
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
10. EQUITY
Common Stock
As of December 31, 2023, the Company has been
authorized to issue 40,000,000 shares of common stocks and had 31,724,631 shares issued and outstanding.
On December 1, 2023, we entered into a Consulting
Agreement with Honor Related LLC, a British Virgin Islands corporation (“Hornor”), pursuant to which the Company has agreed
to issue 30,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, on December 31, 2023, March 31, 2024,
June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the Company has issued 60,000 restricted shares to Honor.
On
January 12, 2024, the Company entered into a Unit Subscription Agreement (the “Agreement”) with certain investors, pursuant
to which the investors agreed to purchase an aggregate of 2,490,000 units (the “Units”) for an aggregate purchase
price of $3,735,000, or $1.50 per unit. Each Unit consists of one (1) share of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par
value, and one (1) warrant (the “Warrant”), with each Warrant entitling the holder to purchase one share of common stock
at an exercise price of $1.50 per share at any time for a period of up to five (5) years starting six (6) months from the issuance
date at which time the Warrant will expire. The private placements closed on January 17, 2024. In connection with the private placement,
the Company also entered into a Finder’s Agreement and issued to the finder 124,000 shares of common stock, a fee equal to 5% of
the payment received by the Company for all Units purchased by investors introduced by the finder. The Company recorded the issuance
of common stock at par value with the corresponding amount charged to additional paid-in capital.
On January
7, 2024, the Company closed acquisition of FunVerse at share consideration of 1,500,000 ordinary shares. The fair value was referred
to the closing price of $1.51 per share prevailing on January 7, 2024.
As of
the date of the report, 319,800 restricted stock units have been granted under the Amended and Restated 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, of
which 79,950 have vested and 239,850 remain unvested. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized share-based compensation
expenses of $228,155.
As of March 31, 2024, the Company has been authorized to issue 40,000,000 shares of common stocks, and had 35,940,631 shares issued and outstanding.
Warrants
In connection with the private placement closed
on January 17, 2024, the Company issued 2,490,000 warrants to certain investors. Each warrant entitling the holder to purchase one share
of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share at any time for a period of up to five (5) years starting six (6) months
from the issuance date at which time the Warrant will expire. No fractional shares of warrants will be issued in connection with any
exercise. The number of warrants and the price of warrant may be subject to adjustment in the event of (i) recapitalization, reorganization,
reclassification, consolidation, merger or sale, or (ii) stock dividends, subdivisions and combinations, As the warrants meet the criteria
for equity classification under ASC 480 and ASC 815, therefore, the warrants are classified as equity. On January 17, 2024, the relative
fair value of the warrants was $1,867,400, calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions:
| |
As of January 17,
2024 | |
Risk-free rate of return | |
| 4.02 | % |
Estimated volatility rate | |
| 99.86 | % |
Dividend yield | |
| 0 | % |
Spot price of underling ordinary share | |
$ | 2.8 | |
Exercise price | |
$ | 1.5 | |
Relative fair value of warrant | |
$ | 1,867,400 | |
MEGA MATRIX CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Rounded to the Nearest Hundred US Dollar,
except for share data, unless otherwise stated)
11. INCOME TAXES
The
Company recorded income tax benefits of $276,600 in the first quarter of 2024, or 12.5% of pre-tax loss, compared to $61,300 income
tax benefits, or negative 3.56% of pre-tax loss in the first quarter of 2023. The difference in the effective federal income tax
rate from the normal statutory rate in the first quarter of 2023 was primarily because we recognized tax benefits arising from
the reduction of valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets from FunVerse.
In assessing
the valuation of deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred
tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable
income or availability to carryback the losses to taxable income during periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.
The Company considered several factors when analyzing the need for a valuation allowance including the Company’s current three-year
cumulative loss through March 31, 2023, the current year operation forecast, the Company’s recent filing for protection under Chapter
11 of the bankruptcy code, the operation uncertainty of the Company’s new business. Based on this analysis, the Company has concluded
that a valuation allowance is necessary for its U.S. and foreign deferred tax assets not supported by either future taxable income or
availability of future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and has recorded a full valuation allowance on its deferred
tax assets.
12. OPERATING SEGMENTS
ASC 280, “Segment Reporting,”
establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments on a basis consistent with the Company’s internal organizational
structure as well as information about geographical areas, business segments and major customers in financial statements for details
on the Company’s business segments. The Company uses the “management approach” in determining reportable operating
segments. The management approach considers the internal organization and reporting used by the Company’s chief operating decision
maker for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source for determining the Company’s reportable segments.
Management, including the chief operating decision maker, reviews operation results by the revenue of different services.
Upon acquisition of FunVerse in January 2024,
the Company commenced its short drama streaming platform business, and determined to cease its
solo-staking activities in March 2024. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company classified solo-staking activities as
non-operating activities. Accordingly, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company had one business segment, which
is short drama streaming platform business. All revenues, cost of revenues and operating
expenses were attributable to short drama streaming platform business for the three months ended
March 31, 2024.
The following tables present summary information
of operations by geographical area for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
|
|
For
the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 |
|
|
|
United
States and |
|
|
Asia- |
|
|
Europe,
Middle East |
|
|
Latin |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
|
Pacific |
|
|
and
Africa |
|
|
America |
|
|
Total |
|
Membership and top-up streaming
services revenue |
|
$ |
4,654,900 |
|
|
$ |
1,586,700 |
|
|
$ |
1,136,800 |
|
|
$ |
669,800 |
|
|
$ |
8,048,200 |
|
Online advertising
services revenue |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
643,400 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
643,400 |
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,654,900 |
|
|
$ |
2,230,100 |
|
|
$ |
1,136,800 |
|
|
$ |
669,800 |
|
|
$ |
8,691,600 |
|
As of March 31, 2024, the non-current assets
represented long-term investments which were not allocated to geographical areas.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company had two business segments, crypto-related business and the leasing of aircraft business
which has ceased in the first quarter of 2024 and 2023 separately.
13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of the Company’s
business, the Company may be subject to lawsuits, arbitrations and administrative proceedings from time to time. The Company believes
that the outcome of any existing or known threatened proceedings, even if determined adversely, should not have a material adverse effect
on the Company’s business, financial condition, liquidity or results of operations.
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 17, 2024 and May 3, 2024, the Company
issued 37,350 shares and 600 shares of common stock under the Amended and Restated 2021 Equity
Incentive Plan, respectively.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The
following discussion and analysis should be read together with our annual report on Form
10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and the audited consolidated
financial statements and notes included therein (collectively, the “2023 Annual Report”),
as well as our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes
included in this report. Pursuant to Instruction 2 to paragraph (b) of Item 303 of Regulation
S-K promulgated by the SEC, in preparing this discussion and analysis, we have presumed that
readers have access to and have read the disclosure under the same heading contained in the
2023 Annual Report. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements. Please
see the cautionary note regarding these statements at the beginning of this report.
Mega Matrix Corp. (the “Company”) is a holding company
located in Palo Alto, California. Since January 7, 2024, through Yuder Pte. Ltd. (“Yuder”), an indirect majority-controlled
subsidiary of the Company, we operate FlexTV, a short drama streaming platform based in Singapore. FlexTV produces English and Thai dramas
that are also translated into different languages for our users, who are spread across various parts of the world such as Europe, America,
and Southeast Asia. In addition to creating original dramas, Yuder also acquires third party content copyrights which it then translates
and distributes on its FlexTV platform. To deliver diverse and international content to our users, Yuder’s produces film in various
parts of the world, including, but not limited to, the United States, Mexico, Australia, Thailand, and Philippines.
Prior to FlexTV, the Company, through our
wholly-owned subsidiary, Savings Digital Pte. Ltd, a Singapore corporation (“SDP”), conducted solo-staking of our own cryptocurrency.
The Company’s management has made the strategic decision to terminate the solo-staking business and focus on short drama streaming
platform development. In addition, as of May 5, 2024, management decided not to hold ETH and converted all of its remaining 200 ETH into
635,864 USDT through Matrixport. As of May 6, 2024, we have completed the process of converting all of our ETH into USDT, and we currently
do not hold any ETH. In March 2024, we started the process of exchanging all of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars through Matrixport,
and as of June 21, 2024, we have completed the process of converting all of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars. From March 2024 through
June 2024, the gross proceeds that we received for the conversion of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars were $1,498,150 and $12,287,013,
respectively. As of June 21, 2024, we do not own any USDC, USDT or ETH, and we do not anticipate that we will acquire, accept, hold,
or use digital assets or cryptocurrencies in the future.
FlexTV
Operations
Our focus is to be a leading short drama streaming
platform in the global streaming video industry. FlexTV stands out as an innovative force, introducing short dramas as a unique form of
storytelling, committed to leading vertical screen entertainment globally.
Short dramas aim to capture the essence of narratives
within concise time frames, typically formatted vertically for optimal viewing on mobile phones, ranging from 1 (one) to 3 (three) minutes
per episode. Each episode seamlessly integrates into a series, where complete storylines unfold across 40 (forty) to over 100 (one hundred)
episodes. Short dramas usually offer users a virtual escape, presenting narratives that resonate with emotions, fostering a sense of connection,
and serving as a wellspring of comfort or inspiration in the digital realm.
The move from conventional TV streaming to short
drama streaming is a worldwide shift, offering users enhanced options and increased flexibility in their entertainment choices. We acknowledge
the significant and profound impact of short video platforms on viewer behaviors, characterized by shorter attention spans, vertical screen
viewing, and increased multitasking. We leverage the substantial void between the long-form dramas provided by entities like Netflix and
the predominantly influencer-created short videos.
The content characteristics of short dramas determine
that they can be produced in quick batches and monetized rapidly. Users are used to scrolling through videos, movie narrations and at
a faster pace. The threshold for short drama production has lowered, with lower costs, shorter cycles, and higher operational efficiency.
Short dramas are more attractive, more direct, faster-paced, and better suited for mobile entertainment.
We recognize the significant impact of short video
platforms like Facebook Reels, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and others on user behaviors. Our dedication to innovative short
dramas stems from a deep understanding of evolving viewing habits influenced by shorter attention spans and increased multitasking.
We are steadfast in delivering innovative content
that connects with diverse audiences worldwide, promoting cultural appreciation and entertainment on a global scale, and bringing joy
to the lives of users worldwide. The content characteristics of short dramas determine that they can be produced in quick batches and
monetized rapidly.
Our Business Model
FlexTV has already formed a mature content business
model that integrates content production, distribution, and operation. Short drama content on the FlexTV platform is divided into two
categories: one category consists of dramas in which we participate in production, primarily in English and Thai, and the other category
consists of translated dramas, where we purchase the copyrights of completed high-quality short dramas from third parties and then translate
them into multiple languages, including but not limited to, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai. As of April 30,
2024, FlexTV had a total inventory of over 300 (three hundred) short dramas, with 204 (two hundred and four) already released. Among the
released dramas, fifty-three (53) are self-produced.
A typical timeline for launching one short drama
product is divided into three stages. The first stage is the script polishing period, which lasts approximately 15-30 days. The second
stage is the filming and post-production stage, which lasts around 14-30 days. The third stage is the release stage, primarily lasting
within 30-60 days.
To acquire the best scripts, FlexTV pioneered
the adoption of studios nurturing and supporting content production partners. We have strict criteria for selecting short drama studios
and their scripts. First, we integrate user research in the topic and script stages with internal original production and external procurement.
Then, in the matching production studios and evaluation stage, we establish a stable producing process, efficient editing, and a hit production
experience. This approach ensures a stable industrialized supply of content.
We
generate platform revenue primarily through top-up and membership fees
for services related to streaming content to our users and advertisements presented on our streaming service.
We offer a variety of streaming top-up and membership
plans, the price of which varies by country and the features of the plan. Users typically can watch about five (5) to ten (10) episodes
of each short drama on our platform for free. To continue watching, they will need to become subscription members or top up their account
to acquire in-app coins on our platform, which are then used to continue viewing the short dramas. Users can also earn in-app coins to
watch short dramas by completing daily and new user tasks, such as watching ads, inviting friends, and sharing FlexTV on Facebook and
TikTok. The in-app coins can only be used on our platform and are not transferrable. Users can subscribe to FlexTV memberships on a weekly,
monthly, or annual basis, and during the membership subscription period, users will have unlimited access to view any short drama on FlexTV.
We measure monetization of our platform by calculating the average revenue per active user (“ARPU”), which we believe represents
the inherent value of our business model.
Competitive Strengths
We believe that FlexTV has the following competitive advantages:
Content barrier: We continuously nurture and incubate studios
that supply content to our platform, assisting them in establishing industrialized production processes. In the short term, we provide
funding for studio content production. FlexTV encourages healthy competition, and we anticipate more studios shifting towards producing
short-form content in the future. As the number of studios on the platform increases and their capabilities improve, studios will raise
funds independently to produce content. FlexTV provides more traffic and distribution resources for good content, significantly reducing
the risk of platform investment in content production.
Network effects: As the platform’s content
library accumulates, it attracts more users to watch content for longer durations, generating more revenue for the platform. This, in
turn, attracts more studios to create content for the platform, resulting in a positive feedback loop.
Global distribution resources: We own the rights to series,
translating them into various languages for global distribution. Through our proprietary advertising placement system, KOL distribution,
and media copyright cooperation resources, we can rapidly increase the series’ influence and generate substantial revenue within a short
period. Outstanding distribution capabilities are a key reason why studios choose to collaborate with our streaming platform.
User Growth Strengths
Major social media traffic distribution: We achieve user growth
by advertising on mainstream social media channels such as Facebook, TikTok, and Google. We edit highlights of our series into clips to
attract users to download the FlexTV app.
KOL marketing: We invite Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to market
our series on their social media accounts. When users download FlexTV and make deposits, KOLs can share in the deposit revenue. Through
this way, we attract a large number of KOLs to proactively share content related to our series.
Human Capital Resources
As of April 30, 2024, we had over 100 individuals, including 11 full-time
employees and the remainder being indirect contractors. None of our employees are represented by labor unions or covered by collective
bargaining agreements. We consider our relationship with our employees to be good. In addition to our direct employment, Yuder has engaged
over 90 indirect contractors through a services agreement with a third-party company based in Asia. This agreement, entered into in November
2023 provides a cost-efficient way to support FlexTV operations on an as-needed basis. The number of indirect contractors is still increasing
with the development of FlexTV. This strategy provides flexibility in managing our workforce.
International Markets
FlexTV is available in more than 100 countries.
Our production teams film in various locations including, but not limited to, United States, Mexico, Australia, Thailand, and Philippines.
We will continue to expand our international markets and collaborate with local partners in each major market.
Our Industry
The
short drama industry experienced explosive growth in 2023. According to China Securities Report, dated November 7, 2023, the total market
size of short dramas in China in 2023 was expected to reach $5 billion and monthly active users exceeding 100 million, fully validating
the product. In addition, the market size of global short
dramas will reach $36 billion in 3 years. With short video platforms like TikTok cultivating user habits for fragmented and
concise entertainment videos, the global short drama market is expected to continue growing. The vertical screen era is likely to give
birth to emerging streaming media giants, and there are still opportunities for global large-scale streaming platforms similar to Netflix
and Roku.
The short drama industry is likely to extensively
incorporate the latest AI technologies, with the potential to integrate high-recognition IPs with short dramas. This includes AI-enabled
face swapping, voice changing, and scene and content creation using verbal descriptions which could revolutionize content creation by
significantly reducing production time and costs, enabling more creative freedom, and potentially democratizing access to high-quality
video production for creators worldwide.
Recent Corporate Developments
On January 7, 2024, the Company entered into
and closed a definitive Share Exchange Agreement (“Exchange Agreement”) with FunVerse Holding Limited (“FunVerse”),
a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands and the sole parent company of Yuder, and the shareholders of FunVerse
(collectively, “Sellers”). Before the closing of the Exchange Agreement, the Sellers held 85,625,000 ordinary shares of FunVerse,
$0.0001 par value per share, which represents all of the issued and outstanding shares of FunVerse. Under the Exchange Agreement, Sellers
will exchange 51,375,000 of their FunVerse’s shares for 1,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 (“Common
Stock”), as per terms and conditions set forth in the Exchange Agreement (the “Share Exchange”), free and clear of
all liens (other than potential restrictions on resale under applicable securities laws), which the parties agreed is valued at $2,175,000,
or $1.45 per share of Common Stock. Following the Share Exchange, the Company owned sixty percent (60%) of capital stock of FunVerse.
On January 12, 2024, the Company entered into
a Unit Subscription Agreement (the “Agreement”) with certain investors (collectively the “Subscribers”), pursuant
to which the Subscribers agreed, subject to certain terms and conditions of the Agreement, to purchase an aggregate of 2,490,000 units
(the “Units”) for an aggregate purchase price of $3,735,000, or $1.50 per unit (the “Offering Purchase Price”).
Each Unit consists of one (1) share of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value, and one (1) warrant (the “Warrant”),
with each Warrant entitling the holder to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share at any time for
a period of up to five (5) years starting six (6) months from the issuance date at which time the Warrant will expire (“Offering”).
The Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants of the parties, and the closing is subject to customary closing
conditions. The closing of the Offering occurred on January 17, 2024.
On August 24, 2023, per the recommendation of
the board of directors of JetFleet Management Corp.(“JMC”), the Company, as a holder of a majority of the voting stock of
JMC, elected to approve the winding up and dissolution of JMC. In December 2023, JMC ceased providing aircraft advisory and management
services upon winding up and the Company deconsolidated JMC and its subsidiaries.
Key Components of Results of Operations
Revenues
We
generated revenue primarily from (i) membership and top-up streaming services and
(ii) online advertising services. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, our revenues were comprised of the following:
| |
For the Three Months Ended March
31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
Membership and top-up streaming services revenue | |
$ | 8,048,200 | | |
$ | - | |
Online advertising services revenue | |
| 643,400 | | |
| - | |
| |
$ | 8,691,600 | | |
$ | - | |
Membership and top-up streaming services revenue
We offer membership services to subscribing members
with various countries and the features of the plan, which primarily include access to exclusive and ad-free streaming of short dramas,
and accelerated downloads and others. Users are optional to become weekly, monthly or annual membership on the short drama streaming
platform. Users can also top up their accounts to acquire in-app coins on our platform, which are then used to continue viewing the short
dramas. Users can also earn in-app coins to watch short dramas by completing daily and new user tasks.
We recognize revenues ratably over the membership
period and consumption of in-app coins as services are rendered.
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, 2024 |
|
|
|
United States |
|
|
Other Countries |
|
|
Total |
|
Membership and top-up streaming services revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Top-up streaming services |
|
$ |
3,416,500 |
|
|
$ |
3,206,900 |
|
|
$ |
6,623,400 |
|
Membership streaming services |
|
|
978,400 |
|
|
|
446,400 |
|
|
|
1,424,800 |
|
|
|
$ |
4,394,900 |
|
|
$ |
3,653,300 |
|
|
$ |
8,048,200 |
|
Recharge from
users |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Top-up streaming services |
|
$ |
5,014,100 |
|
|
$ |
2,658,300 |
|
|
$ |
7,672,400 |
|
Membership streaming services |
|
|
1,151,000 |
|
|
|
522,800 |
|
|
|
1,673,800 |
|
|
|
$ |
6,165,100 |
|
|
$ |
3,181,100 |
|
|
$ |
9,346,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarterly Active Users (“QAU”)(1) |
|
|
787,400 |
|
|
|
1,830,100 |
|
|
|
2,617,500 |
|
Average membership and top-up streaming services revenue per active user
(“ARPU”)(2) |
|
$ |
5.58 |
|
|
$ |
2.00 |
|
|
$ |
3.07 |
|
Quarterly Paying Users (“QPU”) (3) |
|
|
166,550 |
|
|
|
156,182 |
|
|
|
322,732 |
|
Average membership and top-up streaming services revenue per paying user (“ARPPU”)(4) |
|
$ |
26.39 |
|
|
$ |
23.39 |
|
|
$ |
24.94 |
|
(1) |
An active user is defined as a user who has downloaded and opened FlexTV app at least once. |
|
|
(2) |
ARPU is defined as average membership and top-up streaming services revenue generated by each active user in one quarter. |
|
|
(3) |
A paying user is defined as a user who has registered for a membership or topping up, provided a method of payment, and is entitled to access FlexTV services. This membership or topping up does not include participation in free trials or other promotional offers extended by the company to new users. |
|
|
(4) |
ARPPU is defined as average membership and top-up streaming services revenue generated by each paying user in one quarter. |
Online advertising services revenue
We sell advertising services by delivering brand
advertising primarily to third-party advertising agencies. We provide advertisement placements on our short drama streaming platform in
different formats, including but not limited to video, banners, links, logos, brand placement and buttons. We identify one performance
obligation in the contracts with customers. Revenues are recognized over time based on amounts invoiced to the customers.
Cost of revenues
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the cost of revenues was
primarily comprised of platform service fees charged by third party payment processors, amortization of produced contents and software
and copyrights which were applied to produce short dramas and other expenses which were directly attributable to producing short dramas.
| |
For the Three Months Ended
March
31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
Platform service fees charged by third party payment processors | |
$ | 2,698,800 | | |
$ | - | |
Amortization of content assets | |
| 546,600 | | |
| - | |
Others | |
| 254,800 | | |
| - | |
| |
$ | 3,500,200 | | |
$ | - | |
Selling expenses
Selling and marketing expenses primarily consist
of advertising expenses, primarily composed of traffic expenses, and other miscellaneous expenses.
| |
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
Advertising expenses | |
$ | 7,673,900 | | |
$ | 5,300 | |
Others | |
| 44,500 | | |
| - | |
| |
$ | 7,718,400 | | |
$ | 5,300 | |
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses primarily
consist of (i) IT expenses, (ii) payroll and welfare expenses advertising expenses; (iii) professional and consulting expenses
including legal expenses, audit expenses and other consultants, (iv) NYSE related expenses, and (v) other miscellaneous expenses.
| |
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
IT expenses | |
$ | 554,400 | | |
$ | 234,500 | |
Payroll and welfare expenses | |
| 562,700 | | |
| 346,000 | |
Consulting expenses | |
| 143,500 | | |
| 66,000 | |
Legal expenses | |
| 488,100 | | |
| 321,200 | |
Audit expenses | |
| 172,500 | | |
| 177,500 | |
NYSE related expenses | |
| 120,000 | | |
| - | |
Others | |
| 197,200 | | |
| 371,600 | |
| |
$ | 2,238,400 | | |
$ | 1,516,800 | |
Income taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with
the authoritative guidance, which requires income tax effects for changes in tax laws to be recognized in the period in which the law
is enacted.
Cayman Islands
Under the current laws of the Cayman Islands,
we are not subject to tax on income or capital gains. Additionally, upon payments of dividends by us or our subsidiaries in the Cayman
Islands to their shareholders, no withholding tax will be imposed.
United States
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax
returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. Currently we are not under any audit examination
from federal or state tax authority in the United States.
Singapore
We are subject to corporate income tax for its business operation in
Singapore. Tax on corporate income is imposed at a flat rate of 17% based on the adjusted taxable income.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized using enacted tax
rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities. The ASC 740 – Accounting
for Income Tax guidance also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that
a portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
We
have determined that a valuation allowance is necessary against the full population of the deferred tax assets as based on all available
evidence, we do not anticipate that our future taxable income will be sufficient to recover our
deferred tax assets. However, should there be a change in
our ability to recover our deferred tax assets, we will re-valuate our position and release a portion or all the valuation allowance if
required.
The calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties
in the application of complex tax regulations. In accordance with the authoritative guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes,
we recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on the two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for
recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained
in audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the
largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of March 31, 2024, we do not have any uncertain
tax positions based on our analysis.
We reevaluate these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. This
evaluation is based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, effectively settled
issues under audit and new audit activities. Any change in these factors could result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an additional
charge to the tax provision.
Results of Operations
The following table represents our unaudited
condensed consolidated statement of operations for the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
| |
(revised) | |
Revenues | |
$ | 8,691,600 | | |
$ | - | |
Cost of revenues | |
| (3,500,200 | ) | |
| - | |
Gross profit | |
| 5,191,400 | | |
| - | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Operating expenses: | |
| | | |
| | |
Selling expenses | |
| (7,718,400 | ) | |
| (5,300 | ) |
General and administrative expenses | |
| (2,238,400 | ) | |
| (1,516,800 | ) |
Total operating expenses | |
| (9,956,800 | ) | |
| (1,522,100 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Loss from operations | |
| (4,765,400 | ) | |
| (1,522,100 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Other income (expenses): | |
| | | |
| | |
Changes in fair value of digital assets | |
| 2,540,700 | | |
| 215,400 | |
Interest expenses, net | |
| (2,500 | ) | |
| - | |
Other income, net | |
| 14,900 | | |
| 8,500 | |
Total other income, net | |
| 2,553,100 | | |
| 223,900 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Loss from operations before income tax | |
| (2,212,300 | ) | |
| (1,298,200 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Income tax benefits | |
| 276,600 | | |
| 61,300 | |
Net loss | |
$ | (1,935,700 | ) | |
$ | (1,236,900 | ) |
Revenues
In January 2024, we commenced operations of FlexTV, which is a short
drama streaming platform, through Yuder. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we generated revenues from membership and top-up streaming
services of $8,048,200 and online advertising service of $643,400, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had paying
users of 322,732, among which 166,550 were from the United States. We earned ARPPU of $24.94 for the first quarter of 2024.
For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we
were engaged in solo-staking business, which was ceased in March 2024. Accordingly we reclassified the revenues from solo-staking business
to other income, net.
Cost of revenues
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the
cost of revenues was primarily comprised of platform service fees charged by third party payment processors and amortization of produced
contents and software and copyrights which were applied to produce short dramas.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2023, the cost of revenues was primarily comprised of IT expenses incurred to support our solo-staking
business. With the cessation of the business in March 2024
and reclassification of revenues to other income, we reclassified the cost of revenues to general and administrative expenses.
Gross profit
Gross profit for the three months ended March
31, 2024 and 2023 was $5,191,400 and $nil, respectively.
Selling expenses
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we
incurred selling expenses of $7,718,400, which was primarily incurred for advertising expenses of $7,673,900, which was incurred for our
short drama streaming platform.
For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we
incurred advertising expenses of $5,300 which was incurred for our solo-staking business.
General and administrative expenses
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we
incurred general and administrative expenses of $2,238,400, representing an increase of $721,600, or 47.6% from $1,516,800 for the three
months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily attributed to an increase of $319,900 in IT expenses because we incurred more
IT support expenses for our short drama streaming platform, and an increase of $216,700 in payroll and welfare expenses because we had
an increase in headcounts with acquisition of Yuder in January 2024.
Income tax (expenses) benefits
The Company recorded income tax benefits of $276,600 in
the first quarter of 2024, or 12.5% of pre-tax loss, compared to $61,300 income tax benefits, or 3.56% of pre-tax loss in the first
quarter of 2023. The difference in the effective federal income tax rate from the normal statutory rate in the first quarter of 2023 was
primarily because we recognized tax benefits arising from the reduction of valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets from FunVerse.
In
assessing the valuation of deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of
the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of
future taxable income or availability to carryback the losses to taxable income during periods in which those temporary differences become
deductible. The Company considered several factors when analyzing the need for a valuation allowance including the Company’s current
three-year cumulative loss through March 31, 2024, the current year operation forecast, the Company’s recent filing for protection
under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code, as well as the operation
uncertainty of the Company’s new business. Based on this analysis, the Company has concluded that a valuation allowance is necessary
for its U.S. and foreign deferred tax assets not supported by either future taxable income or availability of future reversals of existing
taxable temporary differences and has recorded a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets.
Net Loss
As a result of the foregoing, net loss for the
three months ended March 31, 2024 increased by $698,800 or 56.5%, to $1,935,700 from $1,236,900 for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
To date, we have financed our operating and investing
activities primarily through cash generated from operating activities and equity financing through private placements. As of March 31,
2024, the Company held cash of approximately $2.9 million, stable coins of approximately $3.1 million and digital assets of approximately
$7.9 million, which were easily convertible into cash over the market.
On January 12, 2024, we entered into a Unit Subscription
Agreement with certain investors, pursuant to which the investors agreed to purchase an aggregate of 2,490,000 units (the “Units”)
for an aggregate purchase price of $3,735,000, or $1.50 per unit. Each Unit consists of one (1) share of common stock
of the Company, $0.001 par value, and one (1) warrant (the “Warrant”), with each Warrant entitling the holder to purchase
one share of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share at any time for a period of up to five (5) years starting six
(6) months from the issuance date at which time the Warrant will expire. The private placements closed on January 17, 2024.
As of March 31, 2024, we had working capital of
approximately $9.5 million, which is expected to support our operating and investing activities for the next 12 months.
The Company’s liquidity is based on its
ability to generate cash from operating activities and obtain financing from investors to fund its general operations and capital expansion
needs. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on management’s ability to successfully execute
its business plan, which includes increasing revenue while controlling operating cost and expenses to generate positive operating cash
flows and obtain financing from outside sources.
Given the financial condition of the Company
and its operating performance, the Company assesses current working capital is sufficient to meet its obligations for the next 12 months
from the issuance date of this report. Accordingly, management continues to prepare the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements on going concern basis.
The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and (iii)
the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Estimates and
judgments are used when accounting for the amount and timing of future cash flows associated with each asset that are used to evaluate
whether assets are impaired, accounting for income taxes, and the amounts recorded as allowances for credit losses.
Cash Flow
The following table sets forth a summary of our
cash flows for the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 presented:
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For the Three Months Ended
March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
| |
| | |
| |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | |
| (96,900 | ) | |
| 78,700 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | |
| (991,700 | ) | |
| - | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | |
| 809,900 | | |
| 1,305,000 | |
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | |
| (278,700 | ) | |
| 1,383,700 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, beginning of
period | |
| 3,129,800 | | |
| 7,263,600 | |
Cash, cash equivalents,
end of period | |
$ | 2,851,100 | | |
$ | 1,065,616 | |
Operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities for the
three months ended March 31, 2024 was $96,900, primarily attributable to net loss of approximately $1.9 million, adjusted for (a) non-cash
items including an increase in fair value of approximately $2.5 million in digital assets, amortization of content assets of approximately
$0.5 million, and share-based compensation expenses to certain employees of approximately $0.3 million, and (b) changes in operating assets
and liabilities including (i) a decrease of digital assets of approximately $0.7 million as we exchanged ETH into USDC, (ii) an increase
of approximately $2.3 million of prepaid expenses, an increase of approximately $1.2 million in contract liabilities and an increase of
approximately $4.6 million, all of which were caused by acquisition of Yuder in January 2024.
The Company reported cash inflow of $78,700 from
operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily attributable to net loss of approximately $1.2 million, adjusted
for increase in fair value of ETH of approximately $0.2 million, and (b) changes in operating assets and liabilities including (i) a
decrease of $0.2 million in prepaid expenses and other assets, (ii) a decrease of tax receivable of approximately $1.1 million because
we received tax refund from tax authorities, partially net off by (iii) an increase of approximately $0.3 million in other current liabilities
and accrued expenses.
Investing activities
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the
cash flow used in investing activities was approximately $1.0 million, which was primarily attributable to purchase of digital assets
of approximately $0.6 million and investment in equity investees of approximately $0.5 million, partially offset by acquisition of cash
of approximately $0.1 million from acquisition of Yuder.
For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we
did not generate cash flows or use cash flows for investing activities.
Financing activities
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we
raised cash of approximately $0.8 million from private placement closed in January 2024.
For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we
raised cash of approximately $1.3 million from private placement closed in February 2023.
Critical Accounting Policies, Judgments
and Estimates
We prepare our unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires our management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of
assets, liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates, as well as the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and
actual results, our financial condition or results of operations would be affected. We base our estimates on our own historical experience
and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable after taking account of our circumstances and expectations for the future based
on available information. We evaluate these estimates on an ongoing basis.
Our
expectations regarding the future are based on available information and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, which together
form our basis for making judgments about matters that are not readily apparent from other sources. Since the use of estimates is an integral
component of the financial reporting process, our actual results could differ from those estimates. When reading our unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements, you should consider our selection of critical accounting policies, the judgment and other uncertainties
affecting the application of such policies and the sensitivity of reported results to changes in conditions and assumptions. Out of our
significant accounting policies, which are described in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of our unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, certain
accounting policies are deemed “critical”, as they require management’s highest degree of judgment, estimates and assumptions,
including (i) digital assets, (ii) revenue recognition, and (iii) income tax.
We consider an accounting estimate to be critical
if: (i) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate
was made, and (ii) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period or use of different estimates that
we reasonably could have used in the current period, would have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM
1A – RISK FACTORS
An investment in our
common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks set forth below in this report and in the section
captioned “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC
on March 18, 2024, before making an investment decision. If any of the risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results
of operations could suffer. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
You should read the section captioned “Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” above for a discussion of what types
of statements are forward-looking statements, as well as the significance of such statements in the context of this report.
Risk Related to Digital Assets
If we hold
stable coins, that may expose us to various risks associated with cryptocurrencies.
Previously, we held stable
coins such as USDC and/or USDT which exposed us to various risks associated with cryptocurrencies, including the following:
Custody Service Risks:
We do not use any cryptocurrencies as collateral or have them used by other institutions as collateral because our cryptocurrencies
are held in custody on the blockchain and not stored on centralized exchanges. However, despite storing our cryptocurrencies on a decentralized
custody chain, there are still risks associated with the custody service provider. These risks may include security, availability, and
reliability. We seek to choose a trusted and secure custody service provider to protect our cryptocurrencies.
On-Chain Risks: Storing
cryptocurrencies on a custody chain does not eliminate all risks. The underlying blockchain may still face risks related to technology,
network security, and potential attacks. Understanding the security measures and vulnerability mitigation capabilities of the underlying
blockchain protocol is crucial.
As of May 5, 2024, management
decided not to hold ETH and converted all of its remaining 200 ETH into 635,864 USDT through Matrixport. As of May 6, 2024, we have completed
the process of converting all of our ETH into USDT, and we currently do not hold any ETH. In March 2024, we started the process of exchanging
all of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars through Matrixport, and as of June 21, 2024, we have completed the process of converting all
of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars. From March 2024 through June 2024, the gross proceeds that we received for the conversion of
our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars were $1,498,150 and $12,287,013, respectively. We currently do not own any USDC, USDT or ETH, and
we do not anticipate that we will acquire, accept, hold, or use digital assets or cryptocurrencies in the future.
If we hold
stable coins, the value of stable coins that we hold may be subject to volatility and risk of loss.
Previously and as of March
31, 2024, we held approximately $3.1 million in USDC issued by Circle Internet Financial Public Limited Company (“Circle”).
Stable coins are cryptocurrencies designed to have a stable value over time as compared to typically volatile cryptocurrencies, and are
typically marketed as being pegged to a fiat currency, such as the U.S. dollar. For example, stable coins such as USDC are usually backed
by the U.S. Dollar and other short-dated U.S. government obligations and are usually pegged to the U.S. dollar. On March 9, 2023, as
a result of the bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”), Circle announced that $3.3 billion of its roughly $40 billion
USDC reserves were held at SVB. As a result, Circle depegged the USDC from its $1.00 peg, trading as low as $0.87. This risk may result
in the sell-off of USDC and volatility as to the value of stable coins, which would expose us to risk of potential loss and could have
a material adverse effect on our ability to raise new funding and on our business, financial condition, and results of operations and
prospects.
As of May 5, 2024, management
decided not to hold ETH and converted all of its remaining 200 ETH into 635,864 USDT through Matrixport. As of May 6, 2024, we have completed
the process of converting all of our ETH into USDT, and we currently do not hold any ETH. In March 2024, we started the process of exchanging
all of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars through Matrixport, and as of June 21, 2024, we have completed the process of converting all
of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars. From March 2024 through June 2024, the gross proceeds that we received for the conversion of
our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars were $1,498,150 and $12,287,013, respectively. We currently do not own any USDC, USDT or ETH, and
we do not anticipate that we will acquire, accept, hold, or use digital assets or cryptocurrencies in the future.
Our Board and
our management have identified certain material gaps with respect to risk management related to the holding of cryptocurrencies, if any,
that if not adequately addressed, could negatively impact our operations and adversely affect the value of our shares.
Our Board and our management
have identified the following material gaps with respect to risk management related to the holding of cryptocurrencies:
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Inadequate
Measures for High Volatility. Cryptocurrencies are known for their high price volatility. If an organization’s risk management
strategies are not equipped to handle such fluctuations, this would be a significant gap. |
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Lack
of Preparedness for Regulatory Changes: The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies is evolving rapidly. An organization that is
not prepared for potential regulatory changes may face compliance risks. |
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Insufficient
Cybersecurity Measures: Given the digital nature of cryptocurrencies, they are particularly susceptible to online frauds, scams,
and hacking attempts. Inadequate cybersecurity measures to protect against these threats would be a critical risk management gap. |
We have made the following
changes to address these gaps:
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Revising
Investment Strategies: We have diversified our investments, setting more stringent risk limits, or employing hedging strategies to
mitigate potential losses. |
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Enhancing
Cybersecurity tools: We included the implementation of advanced security software, regular security audits, and the establishment
of robust mechanisms for transaction handling and data protection. |
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Providing
Specialized Training: Offering specialized training to management and staff is essential to improve their understanding and ability
to manage crypto-related risks. This training covered the basics of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, risk management strategies
specific to cryptocurrency, and the latest trends and developments in the crypto market. |
While we believe that
these changes adequately address these gaps, there can be no assurance that these changes will be effective or adequate. If we fail to
adequately address these gaps, the value of our cryptocurrencies may go down which could negatively impact or operations and adversely
affect the value of our shares.
As of May 5, 2024, management
decided not to hold ETH and converted all of its remaining 200 ETH into 635,864 USDT through Matrixport. As of May 6, 2024, we have completed
the process of converting all of our ETH into USDT, and we currently do not hold any ETH. In March 2024, we started the process of exchanging
all of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars through Matrixport, and as of June 21, 2024, we have completed the process of converting all
of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars. From March 2024 through June 2024, the gross proceeds that we received for the conversion of
our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars were $1,498,150 and $12,287,013, respectively. We currently do not own any USDC, USDT or ETH, and
we do not anticipate that we will acquire, accept, hold, or use digital assets or cryptocurrencies in the future.
If we hold
stable coins, we will be subject to risks related to holding cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrencies are not
considered legal tender or backed by any government and have experienced price volatility, technological glitches and various law enforcement
and regulatory interventions. The use of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin has been prohibited or effectively prohibited in some countries.
If we fail to comply with any such prohibitions that may be applicable to us, we could face regulatory or other enforcement actions and
potential fines and other consequences.
Cryptocurrencies have
in the past and may in the future experience periods of extreme volatility. Fluctuations in the value of any cryptocurrencies that we
hold may also lead to fluctuations in the value of our common stock. In addition, there is substantial uncertainty regarding the future
legal and regulatory requirements relating to cryptocurrency or transactions utilizing cryptocurrency. For instance, governments may
in the near future curtail or outlaw the acquisition, use or redemption of cryptocurrencies. In such cases, ownership of, holding or
trading in cryptocurrencies may then be considered illegal and subject to sanction. These uncertainties, as well as future accounting
and tax developments, or other requirements relating to cryptocurrency, could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Previously, we used hot
custodian, Matrix Trust Company Limited (“Matrixport”), a third party to store our cryptocurrencies such as USDC and/or USDT,
if any. We selected Matrixport as our custodian due to its strong security measures and risk management practices, crucial for digital
asset safety; its commitment to compliance with regulatory standards across various regions within the crypto industry; its diverse range
of services, including trading, custody, and OTC transactions for both fiat and digital assets; and its solid market reputation in the
crypto space in both the U.S. and Asia. The material terms of our custody agreement with Matrixport are as follows:
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(a) |
Matrixport
will act as the custodian for our digital assets and hold such digital assets in trust in accordance with the agreement. Matrixport
does not have the authority to exercise any investment or tax planning discretion regarding our digital assets, and will not act
as an advisor, broker or agent when executing our instructions. |
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(b) |
Matrixport
is only responsible for the safekeeping of our digital assets which are delivered into its possession and control by us. |
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(c) |
For
any transfer of our digital assets from our account, Matrixport will hold such proceeds for transfer until receipt of written disbursement
instructions from us. |
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(d) |
To
the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations and Matrixport’s internal policies and procedures, Matrixport shall
transfer our digital assets in accordance with our instructions, provided that sufficient digital assets are available to effect
the instructions and for paying any outstanding amounts owing to Matrixport. |
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(e) |
Our
custody account at Matrixport is not a deposit account and will not accrue interest. Further our custody account is not insured by
FDIC. |
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(f) |
Our
executive officer has access to our custody account at Matrixport, however, only our chief executive officer and chief financial
officer, acting jointly, have the authority to release our digital assets from custody. |
Matrixport bought $50
million insurance from OneInfinity by OneDegree, including specie and crime that cover both cold and warm storage. We have no insurance
policies covering our digital assets.
We do not anticipate we
will acquire or use digital assets or cryptocurrencies in the future.
We may be exposed
to various risks associated with the failure to safeguard our cryptocurrencies such as USDC and/or USDT, if any.
We are exposed to following
risks relating to the safeguarding of our cryptocurrencies such as USDC and/or USDT, if any:
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Security
Breaches: Digital assets are stored in digital wallets or on exchanges, and they are vulnerable to security breaches, hacks, and
unauthorized access. If adequate security measures are not in place, digital assets can be stolen or lost, leading to financial losses
for the holders. |
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Third-Party
Risks: Entrusting digital assets to third-party service providers, such as custodians or exchanges, introduces additional risks.
These providers may face security vulnerabilities, operational risks, or even fraudulent activities, which can result in the loss
or compromise of the digital assets held with them. |
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Regulatory
Compliance: Safeguarding digital assets often involves complying with regulatory requirements, such as implementing appropriate know-your-customer
(KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures. Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to legal consequences, fines,
reputational damage, and potential disruptions to business operations. |
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Operational
Risks: Inadequate internal controls, poor infrastructure, or human errors can pose operational risks. Mistakes in handling private
keys, mismanagement of wallets, or technological failures can result in the loss or inaccessibility of digital assets. |
In the event of security
breaches or loss of our digital assets, we may face significant financial losses. The value of the lost assets may not be recoverable,
and liability for the losses may rest with the business, impacting its financial condition and operations.
In addition, inadequate
safeguarding of digital assets can result in legal and regulatory consequences which may lead to fines, penalties, legal disputes, or
even the suspension of business operations, affecting our business’s reputation and financial stability.
Also inadequate safeguarding
practices may result in increased legal and compliance costs. We may need to invest in legal representation, investigations, audits,
or remediation efforts to address any deficiencies, which can strain our financial resources.
As of May 5, 2024, management
decided not to hold ETH and converted all of its remaining 200 ETH into 635,864 USDT through Matrixport. As of May 6, 2024, we have completed
the process of converting all of our ETH into USDT, and we currently do not hold any ETH. In March 2024, we started the process of exchanging
all of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars through Matrixport, and as of June 21, 2024, we have completed the process of converting all
of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars. From March 2024 through June 2024, the gross proceeds that we received for the conversion of
our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars were $1,498,150 and $12,287,013, respectively. We currently do not own any USDC, USDT or ETH, and
we do not anticipate that we will acquire, accept, hold, or use digital assets or cryptocurrencies in the future.
Cryptocurrency such as USDC and/or USDT
may be stored in hot wallets such as Matrix Trust Company Limited (“Matrixport”), a third party, and may be subject to loss,
theft or restriction on access.
Cryptocurrency such as
USDC and USDT are stored in and accessed by cryptocurrency sites commonly referred to as “wallets.” A hot wallet refers to
any cryptocurrency wallet that is connected to the Internet. Generally, hot wallets are easier to set up and access than wallets in cold
storage, but they are also more susceptible to hackers and other technical vulnerabilities. Cold storage refers to any cryptocurrency
wallet that is not connected to the Internet. Cold storage is generally more secure than hot storage, but is not ideal for quick or regular
transactions. Historically, we keep all of our cryptocurrency in a hot wallet maintained by Matrixport which may be subject to loss,
theft or restriction on access. Hackers or malicious actors may launch attacks to steal, compromise or secure cryptocurrencies, such
as by attacking Matrixport. As such, cryptocurrencies stored in “hot wallets” may be more susceptible to theft or compromise
than cryptocurrencies stored in cold storage. There can be no assurance that our hot wallet will not be compromised.
As
of May 5, 2024, management decided not to hold ETH and converted all of its remaining 200 ETH into 635,864 USDT through Matrixport. As
of May 6, 2024, we have completed the process of converting all of our ETH into USDT, and we currently do not hold any ETH. In March
2024, we started the process of exchanging all of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars through Matrixport, and as of June 21, 2024, we
have completed the process of converting all of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars. From March 2024 through June 2024, the gross proceeds
that we received for the conversion of our USDC and USDT into U.S. dollars were $1,498,150 and $12,287,013, respectively. We currently
do not own any USDC, USDT or ETH, and we do not anticipate that we will acquire, accept, hold, or use digital assets or cryptocurrencies
in the future.
Risks Related
to our Company
User metrics and other estimates are subject to inherent challenges
in measurement, and real or perceived inaccuracies in those metrics could harm our business, revenue and financial results.
We intend to regularly review our metrics, including the number of
our active users, paying users, and other measures to evaluate growth trends, measure our performance and make strategic decisions. These
metrics are calculated using internal company data and have not been validated by an independent third party. While these numbers are
based on what we currently believe to be reasonable estimates for the applicable period of measurement, there are inherent challenges
in measuring how our FlexTV platform is used across large populations globally. Our metrics calculations may be inaccurate, and we may
not be able to identify those inaccuracies. In addition, from time to time, we may implement new methodologies for calculating these metrics,
which may result in the metrics changing or decreasing from prior periods or not being comparable to prior periods. If our metrics provide
us with incorrect or incomplete information about our users and their behavior, we may make inaccurate conclusions about our business
which could harm our business, revenue and financial results.
All of our cryptocurrency are stored in hot wallets maintained
Matrix Trust Company Limited (“Matrixport”), a third party, and may be subject to loss, theft or restriction on access.
Cryptocurrency
such as USDC and USDT are stored in and accessed by cryptocurrency sites commonly referred to as “wallets.” A hot wallet refers
to any cryptocurrency wallet that is connected to the Internet. Generally, hot wallets are easier to set up and access than wallets in
cold storage, but they are also more susceptible to hackers and other technical vulnerabilities. Cold storage refers to any cryptocurrency
wallet that is not connected to the Internet. Cold storage is generally more secure than hot storage, but is not ideal for quick or regular
transactions. We currently keep all of our cryptocurrency in a hot wallet maintained by Matrixport which may be subject to loss, theft
or restriction on access. Hackers or malicious actors may launch attacks to steal, compromise or secure cryptocurrencies, such as by attacking
Matrixport. As such, cryptocurrencies stored in “hot wallets”
may be more susceptible to theft or compromise than cryptocurrencies stored in cold storage. There can be no assurance that our hot wallet
will not be compromised.
Potential
that, in the event of a bankruptcy filing by a custodian, cryptocurrency held in custody could be determined to be property of a bankruptcy
estate and we could be considered a general unsecured creditor thereof.
All of the cryptocurrencies custodied with Matrixport are held in segregated
accounts such that they are segregated from the property of Matrixport and the assets of other Matrixport customers. The treatment of
cryptocurrencies held by custodians that file for bankruptcy protection is uncharted territory in U.S. Bankruptcy law. We cannot say with
certainty whether our cryptocurrencies held in custody by Matrixport, should it declare bankruptcy, would be treated as property of the
bankruptcy estate and, accordingly, whether we would be treated as a general unsecured creditor with respect of our cryptocurrencies held
in custody by Matrixport. If we are treated as a general unsecured creditor, we may not be able to recover our cryptocurrencies in the
event of a Matriport bankruptcy or a bankruptcy of any other custodian we may use in the future.
ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS
The following exhibits
are filed as part of this Report.
* | These
certifications are not deemed filed by the SEC and are not to be incorporated by reference in any filing we make under the Securities
Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filings. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Amendment No. 1 to this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date:
August 19, 2024 |
Mega
Matrix Corp. |
|
|
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By: |
/s/
Yucheng Hu |
|
|
Yucheng
Hu |
|
|
Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) |
|
By: |
/s/
Qin (Carol) Wang |
|
|
Qin
(Carol) Wang |
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) |
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In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q/A for Mega Matrix Corp. (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Yucheng Hu, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify,
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q/A for Mega Matrix Corp. (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Qin (Carol) Wang, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify,
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge: