Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) in regard to the plans and objectives of management for future operations. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the registrant to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included herein are based on current expectations that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. The Company’s plans and objectives are based, in part, on assumptions involving the continued expansion of business. Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although the Company believes its assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance the forward-looking statements included in this quarterly report will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the registrant or any other person that the objectives and plans of the registrant will be achieved.
Substantial risks exist with respect to an investment in the Company. These risks include but are not limited to, those factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-k filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2020. More broadly, these factors include, but are not limited to:
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We have limited operating history and limited business growth;
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The efficacy of our blood screening process;
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We may face product liability claims and we have no insurance to cover such claims; and
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There are risks associated with our business operations in Malaysia, including enforcing judgements against our operating subsidiary and management.
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Description of Business
We are an emerging molecular diagnostics company focused on the application of functional genomics to enable early disease diagnosis and personalized health management. Our focus is on developing and marketing safe, effective and non-invasive blood tests for early detection of diseases in order to minimize treatment cost and improve patient management. Our non-invasive blood tests analyse changes in ribonucleic acid (or RNA) to detect the risk potentiality of 11 different diseases. These diseases include eight cancers (nasopharyngeal, lung, liver, stomach, breast, cervical, prostate and colon), two bowel diseases (colitis and Crohn) and osteoarthritis. This unique blood based genomic biomarker approach is based on the scientific observation that circulating blood reflects, in a detectable way, what is occurring throughout the body in real time.
The Company believes that its blood based genomic screening protocol for the risk of disease detection can be utilized in conjunction with other medical procedures for disease detection including blood tests, imaging and biopsies. We market our blood based genomic screening process to health care providers, such as doctors, laboratories and hospitals, which began in July 2017.
We were incorporated in the State of Wyoming on May 12, 2017. On August 23, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Bionexus Gene Lab Sdn Bhd., a Malaysian corporation (“Subsidiary”). The Subsidiary was incorporated in Malaysia on April 7, 2015. The Subsidiary owns algorithm software, technology and know-how related to the detection of common diseases through blood analysis which we use in our business.
Our principal office address is Unit 02 Level 10, Tower B, Vertical Business Suite, No. 8 Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, our lab is located at Lab 353, Chemical Science Centre, University Science Malaysia, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. We also have a blood collection center located at 1st floor, Lifecare Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Our telephone number is (+60) 122126512 and currently, we do not have a web-site.
We commenced operations in Malaysia in July 2017. Our corporate structure is depicted below:
BioNexus Gene Lab Corp.,
a Wyoming company
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100% owned
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Bionexus Gene Lab Sdn. Bhd.,
a Malaysian company
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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth key selected financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.
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Three months ended
March 31,
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2020
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2019
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REVENUE
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$
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-
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$
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28,088
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COST OF REVENUE
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(12,992
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(18,882
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GROSS (LOSS)/PROFIT
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(12,992
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9,266
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OTHER INCOME
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4,745
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7,020
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OPERATING EXPENSES
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General and administrative
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(38,846
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(76,489
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(LOSS)/PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS
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(47,093
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(60,203
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Income tax expense July
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(860
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(1,264
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NET (LOSS) PROFIT
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$
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(61,467
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Other comprehensive income:
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Foreign currency translation (loss)/gain
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(41,677
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17,145
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COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) PROFIT
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(89,630
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(44,322
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Revenues. For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020, we had no revenue as compared to revenues of $28,088 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019. Our results for the current quarter have been adversely impacted by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, which commenced in late December 2019 in Malaysia. Our experience has been that most people are reluctant to visit hospitals and clinics for fear of transmission from other patients or medical staff. Furthermore, on March 18, 2020, the Malaysian government had declared Movement Control Order for the entire nation which restricted movement except for those people who were working for essential services. The gradual relaxation of the restrictions of the Order is expected to commence on May 4, 2020. We can not predict when we will be able to re-commence the use of our non-invasive blood testing.
Cost of revenues. For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020, we had incurred $12,992 in cost of revenue, as compared to cost of revenues of $18,882 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019, a decrease of approximately 31%. The cost of revenue for the current quarterly period reflects the costs attributable to its test on Covid-19 screening kits which were imported from China and Singapore and submitted to Health Ministry for approval. This rRT-PCR screening is meant for back to work employees after the Movement Control Order is lifted. As of this filing, the Ministry of Health has yet to grant any approval as they are running tests on many other test kits’ sensitivity and specificity including ours. In addition, we are promoting this rRT-PCR test through the General & Life Insurance Association and certain small and medium enterprises, both in Malaysia. We do not have any indication as to whether our kits will be sold to these prospective customers.
Other Income. For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020, we had other income of $4,745, as compared $7,020 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019, a 32% reduction from the prior quarterly period due to lower fixed deposit rates and amount deposited.
Operating Expenses. For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020, we had an operating expense of $38,846, as compared to operating expenses of $76,489 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019, a decrease of approximately 49%. Operating expenses consists of general and administrative expenses which includes depreciation of fixed assets, employee compensation and benefits, professional fees and marketing and travel expenses. The decrease for the current quarterly period reflects costs attributable to less travelling and marketing expenses.
Profit/(loss) from operations. We had a loss from operations of $47,953 quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 compared with a loss of $61,467 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 for the reasons discussed above.
Income tax expense. For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020, we had income tax expense of $860 for the period as compared with $1,264 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 for reasons discussed above.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of March 31, 2020, we had working capital of $760,719 compared with working capital of $830,997 as of December 31, 2019. The decrease in working capital as of March 31, 2020 from December 31, 2019 is due principally to the reduction in cash used in our operations.
Our primary uses of cash have been for operations. The main sources of cash have been from operational revenues and the private placement of our common stock. The following trends are reasonably likely to result in a material decrease in our liquidity over the near to long term:
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Addition of administrative and marketing personnel as the business grows,
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Development of a Company website,
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Increases in advertising and marketing in order to attempt to generate more revenues, and
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The cost of being a public company.
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The Company believes that cash flow from operations together will be sufficient to sustain its current level of operations for at least the next 12 months of operations.
The following is a summary of the Company’s cash flows provided by (used in) operating, investing, and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
2020
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019
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Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
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$
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(40,592
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$
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(48,561
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
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0
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(14,631
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Net Cash Provided in Financing Activities
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(8,269
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(3,606
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Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
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$
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(48,861
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$
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(66,798
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Operating Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company incurred a net loss of $47,953 which, after adjusting for depreciation, an increase in inventories, a reduction in receivables and deposits, an increase in trade payables, resulted in net cash of $40,592 being used in operating activities during the period. By comparison, during the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company had a net loss of $61,467 which, after adjusting for depreciation, an decrease in inventories, an increase in receivables and deposits, a substantial reduction in trade payables, resulted in net cash of $48,561 being used in operating activities during the period.
Investing Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company had no net cash used in investment activities. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company had plant and equipment purchases, consisting mainly of equipment and computer purchases, resulting in net cash used in investment activities of $14,631. During the current quarter, we had no replacement of equipment and computers.
Financing Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company a repayment of a finance lease resulting in net cash used in financing activities of $8,269. By comparison, during the three months ended March 31, 2019, the financing activities of $3,606.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
These accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bionexus Gene Lab Corp. and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions within the Company have been eliminated upon consolidation.
In preparing these financial statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the balance sheets and revenues and expenses during the years reported. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
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Cash and cash equivalents
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Cash and cash equivalents represent cash on hand, demand deposits placed with banks or other financial institutions and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less as of the purchase date of such investments.
Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis to write off the cost over the following expected useful lives of the assets concerned. The principal annual rates used are as follows:
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Furniture & fittings
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20
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Lab Equipment
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10
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Office equipment
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20
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Fully depreciated plant and equipment are retained in the financial statements until they are no longer in use.
Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts on an ongoing basis, using historical collection trends and aging of receivables. Management also periodically evaluates individual customer’s financial condition, credit history, and the current economic conditions to make adjustments in the allowance when it is considered necessary. Trade balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
Inventories consisting of products available for sell, are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost of inventory is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventory reserve is recorded to write down the cost of inventory to the estimated market value due to slow-moving merchandise and damaged goods, which is dependent upon factors such as historical and forecasted consumer demand, and promotional environment. The Company takes ownership, risks and rewards of the products purchased. Write downs are recorded in cost of revenues in the Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
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Impairment of long-lived assets
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Long-lived assets primarily include goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment. In accordance with the provision of ASC Topic 360, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, the Company generally conducts its annual impairment evaluation to its long-lived assets, usually in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate. The recoverability of long-lived assets is measured at the lowest level group. If the total of the expected undiscounted future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying amount of the asset. There has been no impairment charge for the years presented.
Leases that transfer substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership to the lessee, other than legal title, are accounted for as finance leases. Substantially all of the risks or benefits of ownership are deemed to have been transferred if any one of the four criteria is met: (i) transfer of ownership to the lessee at the end of the lease term, (ii) the lease containing a bargain purchase option, (iii) the lease term exceeding 75% of the estimated economic life of the leased asset, (iv) the present value of the minimum lease payments exceeding 90% of the fair value. At the inception of a finance lease, the Company as the lessee records an asset and an obligation at an amount equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments. The leased asset is amortized over the shorter of the lease term or its estimated useful life if title does not transfer to the Company, while the leased asset is depreciated in accordance with the Company’s depreciation policy if the title is to eventually transfer to the Company. The periodic rent payments made during the lease term are allocated between a reduction in the obligation and interest element using the effective interest method in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 835-30, “Imputation of Interest”.
Revenue recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the enterprise and the amount of the revenue can be measured reliably. Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable.
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Sales of goods or rendering of services
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An entity shall recognize revenue associated with the transaction by reference to the stage of completion of the transaction at the end of the reporting period. The outcome of a transaction can be estimated reliably when all the following conditions are satisfied: -
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The amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
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It is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity;
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The stage of completion of the transaction at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
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The costs incurred for the transaction and the costs to complete the transaction can be measured reliably.
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Interest income
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Interest is recognized on receipt basis.
Cost of revenue includes the purchase cost of retail goods for re-sale to customers and packing materials (such as boxes). It excludes purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs, internal transfer costs and other costs of distribution network in cost of revenues.
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Shipping and handling fees
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Shipping and handling fees, if billed to customers, are included in revenue. Shipping ang handling fees associated with inbound and outbound freight are expensed as incurred and included in selling and distribution expenses.
ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income” establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances. Comprehensive income as defined includes all changes in equity during a period from non-owner sources. Accumulated other comprehensive income, as presented in the accompanying statements of stockholders’ equity consists of changes in unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation and cumulative net change in the fair value of available-for-sale investments held at the balance sheet date. This comprehensive income is not included in the computation of income tax expense or benefit.
Income taxes are determined in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC Topic 740”). Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Any effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
ASC 740 prescribes a comprehensive model for how companies should recognize, measure, present, and disclosed in their financial statements uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under ASC 740, tax positions must initially be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax; the present value of the minimum lease payments. The leased asset is amortized over the shorter of the lease term or its estimated useful life if title does not transfer to the Company, while the leased asset is depreciated in accordance with the Company’s depreciation policy if the title is to eventually transfer to the Company. The periodic rent payments made during the lease term are allocated between a reduction in the obligation and interest element using the effective interest method in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 835-30, “Imputation of Interest”.
Translation of amounts from the local currency of the Company into US$1 has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective years:
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Year-end US$1 : MYR exchange rate
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4.3025
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4.0925
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January 1,
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January 1,
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3 months average US$1: MYR exchange rate
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4.2057
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4.0800
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Parties, which can be a corporation or individual, are considered to be related if the Company has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Companies are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence.
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Fair value of financial instruments
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The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments: cash and cash equivalents, trade receivable, deposits and other receivables, amount due to related parties and other payables approximate at their fair values because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments.
The Company also follows the guidance of the ASC Topic 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” ("ASC 820-10"), with respect to financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value. ASC 820-10 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
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Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
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As of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, the Company did not have any nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements, at least annually, on a recurring basis, nor did the Company have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.
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Recent accounting pronouncements
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The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements and does not believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements may be expected to cause a material impact on its financial condition or the results of its operations.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
Contractual Obligations
None.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In connection with the preparation of this quarterly report, an evaluation was carried out by the Company’s management, with the participation of the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act (“Exchange Act”) as of March 31, 2020. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting information required to be disclosed, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information was not accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process, under the supervision of the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external purposes in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
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Pertain to the maintenance of records that is in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company’s assets;
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Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorizations of management and the board of directors; and
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Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The Company’s management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, which assessment identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a control deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting that creates a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement in annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Since the assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting did identify a material weakness, management considers its internal control over financial reporting to be ineffective.
Management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting had the following material deficiencies:
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We were unable to maintain segregation of duties within our business operations due to our reliance on a single individual fulfilling the role of sole officer and director.
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Lack of a functioning audit committee due to a lack of a majority of independent members and a lack of a majority of outside directors on our Board of Directors, resulting in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures.
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While these control deficiencies did not result in any audit adjustments to our 2020 or 2019 interim or annual financial statements, it could have resulted in a material misstatement that might have been prevented or detected by a segregation of duties. Accordingly, we have determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness.
To the extent reasonably possible, given our limited resources, our goal is, upon consummation of a merger with a private operating company, to separate the responsibilities of principal executive officer and principal financial officer, intending to rely on two or more individuals. We will also seek to expand our current board of directors to include additional individuals willing to perform directorial functions. Since the recited remedial actions will require that we hire or engage additional personnel, this material weakness may not be overcome in the near term due to our limited financial resources. Until such remedial actions can be realized, we will continue to rely on the advice of outside professionals and consultants.
This quarterly report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding our internal controls over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to Section 404(c) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, there has been no change in internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.