Press Release

MDJM LTD Reports First Half of 2021 Financial Results

Release time: 2021-10-15

TIANJIN, China, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MDJM LTD (Nasdaq: MDJH) (the "Company" or "MDJH"), an integrated real estate services company in China, today announced its unaudited financial resultfor the six months ended June 30, 2021.

First Half of 2021 Financial Highlights



For the Six Months Ended June 30,

($'000, except per share data)


2021


2020


% Change

Revenue


$2,713


$2,710


0.1%

Operating expenses


$2,996


$2,630


13.9%

Income (loss) from operations


$(283)


$80


-453.7%

Operating profit (loss) margin


-10.4%


3.0%


13.4 pp

Net profit (loss) attributable to MDJH ordinary shareholders


$(231)


$132


-275.0%

Earnings (loss) per share


$(0.02)


$0.01


-300%

* pp: percentage points







  • Revenue was $2.71 million for the first half of 2021, which was approximately the same as revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

  • Operating expenses increased by 13.9% to $3.00 million for the first half of 2021. The increase was primarily related to the increases in operating expenses across most categories of expenses and partially offset by decreased selling expenses.

  • Operating loss margin was 10.4% for the first half of 2021, compared to the operating margin of 3.0% for the same period of last year.

  • Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was $0.23 million, or loss per share of $0.02, for the first half of 2021, compared to net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of $0.13 million, or earnings per share of $0.01, for the same period of last year.

Mr. Siping Xu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, "The cooling down of new construction in the residential housing market in China had a negative impact on our operation results; however, we are glad to see our establishment of a new joint venture company in the United Kingdom in August 2021 for asset management business, which was a significant step for our global expansion strategy. Going forward, we expect the improved housing market in China will boost our revenue growth. Meanwhile, we will keep exploring viable strategic alternatives to strengthen our business."  

First Half of 2021 Financial Results

Revenue

For the first half of 2021, revenue was $2.71 million, which was approximately the same as the revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020, due to cooling down of new construction in the residential housing market in China. Primary real estate agency services and other services accounted for 98.7% and 1.3% of revenue, respectively, for the first half of 2021, compared to 98.2% and 1.8%, respectively, for the same period of last year. On a geographical basis, revenue from primary real estate agency services in TianjinChengdu, Suzhou, and Yangzhou accounted for 62%, 38%, 0%, and 0% of the primary real estate agency service revenue, respectively, for the first half of 2021, compared to 59%, 35%, 4%, and 2%, respectively, for the same period of last year. 

Operating Expenses


For the Six Months Ended June 30,

($'000)

2021


2020


% Change

Selling expenses

$           27


$          28


-0.7%

Payroll, payroll taxes, and others

2,282


2,030


12.4%

Professional fees

335


309


8.1%

Operating lease expenses

60


56


6.4%

Depreciation and amortization

12


11


15.2%

Allowance for doubtful accounts, net

37


28


34.5%

Other general and administrative

242


168


44.0%

Total operating expenses

$      2,996


$     2,630


13.9%

Selling expenses was $27,410 for the first half of 2021, which was about the same compared to $27,617 for the same period of last year.

Payroll, payroll taxes, and others increased by $0.25 million, or 12.4%, to $2.28 million for the first half of 2021 from $2.03 million for the same period of last year. The increase in payroll, payroll taxes, and others in the first half of 2021 was mainly because the Company paid the full amount of social security insurance and fees for its employees in the first half of 2021, while in the same period of 2020, part of the social security insurance and fees were waived by the Chinese Government due to COVID-19 pandemic.  

Professional fees were $0.33 million for the first half of 2021, compared to $0.31 million for the same period of last year. Professional fees consist of attorney, audit, investors relationship, consulting, and other expenses. The increase in professional fees was due to an increase in legal expenditures.

Operating lease expenses increased by $3,588, or 6.4%, to $59,658 in for the first half of 2021 from $56,070 million for the same period of last year. Currently, the Company has one operating lease recognized in the balance sheet, which became effective on January 1, 2019 and will expire on December 31, 2023.

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $12,147 for the first half of 2021, compared to $10,543 for the same period of last year. The increase in depreciation and amortization expenses resulted from new office equipment purchased in the third and fourth quarters of 2020.

Allowance for doubtful accounts, net was $0.04 million for the first half of 2021, compared to $0.03 million for the period of last year.

Other general and administrative expenses increased by $0.07 million, or 44.0%, to $0.24 million for the first half of 2021 from $0.17 million for the same period of last year.  

As a result, total operating expenses increased by $0.37 million, or 13.9%, to $3.00 million for the first half of 2021 from $2.63 million for the same period of last year.  

Operating Income (Loss)

Loss from operations was $0.28 million for the first half of 2021, compared to income from operations of $0.08 million for the same period of last year.

The operating loss margin was 10.4% for the first half of 2021, compared to the operating profit margin of 3.0% for the same period of last year. The decrease in operating margin was due to the increases in operating expenses as discussed above.

Other Income

Total other income, including government grants, interest income, and other income (expenses), was $0.05 million for the first half of 2021, compared to $0.06 million for the same period of last year.

Income (loss) before Income Tax

The loss before income tax was $0.24 million for the first half of 2021, compared to income before income tax of $0.14 million for the same period of last year.

The Company incurred income tax of $(5,321), resulting from deferred income tax adjustment, for the first half of 2021, compared to $10,429 for the same period of last year. 

Net Income (loss)

The net loss was $0.23 million for the first half of 2021, compared to net income of $0.13 million for the same period of last year. After deduction of noncontrolling interest, the net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was $0.23 million, or a loss per share of $0.02, for the first half of 2021, compared to net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of $0.13 million, or earnings per share of $0.01, for the first half of last year.

Financial Conditions

As of June 30, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $5.53 million, compared to $6.11 million as of December 31, 2020. Account receivable was $3.67 million as of June 30, 2021, compared to $4.06 million as of December 31, 2020. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had current assets $9.37 million and current liabilities of $0.74 million, leading to working capital of $8.64 million, compared to current assets, current liabilities, and working capital of $10.29 million$1.48 million, and $8.81 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2020.

Net cash used in operating activities was $0.59 million for the first half of 2021, compared to $0.26 million for the same period of last year. Net cash provided by investing activities was $4,379 for the first half of 2021, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $1,722 for the same period of last year. Net cash provided by financing activities was $nil for the first half of 2021, compare to $nil for the first half of last year.  

Recent Developments

On June 15, 2021, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, MD Local Global Limited, together with Ocean Tide Wealth Limited, a specialist mortgage broker in the United Kingdom, and Mingzhe Zhang, established a joint venture company in England and Wales, Mansions Estate Agent Ltd ("Mansions Estate"), of which MD Local Global Limited holds 51% of the equity interests. Mansions Estate will be engaged in asset management business.    

About MDJM LTD

With branch offices in TianjinChengdu, Suzhou, and Yangzhou, China, MDJM provides primary real estate agency services to real estate developer clients, and as-needed real estate consulting and independent training services. For more information regarding the Company, please visit http://ir.mdjhchina.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. In addition, there is uncertainty about the further spread of the COVID-19 virus or new variants thereof, or the occurrence of another wave of cases and the impact it may have on the Company's operations. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information, please contact Investor Relations at:

Sherry Zheng
Weitian Group LLC
Email: shunyu.zheng@weitian-ir.com
Phone: +1 718-213-7386

MDJM LTD and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the Six Months Ended June 30,











2021


2020













Revenue


$        2,712,679


$        2,709,568







Operating Expenses:






Selling expenses


27,410


27,617


Payroll, payroll taxes and others


2,281,869


2,029,745


Professional fees


334,686


309,513


Operating leases expenses


59,658


56,070


Depreciation and amortization


12,147


10,543


Allowance for doubtful accounts, net


37,398


27,810


Other general and administrative


242,352


168,304

Total Operating Expenses


2,995,520


2,629,602







Income (loss) from Operations


(282,841)


79,966







Other income (Expense):






(Loss) gain on foreign currency transactions


(6,229)


7,634


Interest income


11,236


42,998


Other income


41,392


4,934


    Total other income


46,399


55,566







Income (loss) before income tax


(236,442)


135,532

Income tax


5,321


(10,429)

Net income (loss)


(231,121)


125,103

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest


(125)


(6,899)

Net income (loss) attributable to MDJM Ltd ordinary shareholders


$         (230,996)


$           132,002







Net income (loss) per ordinary share attributable to MDJM Ltd ordinary shareholders - basic


$               (0.02)


$                 0.01

Net income (loss) per ordinary share attributable to MDJM Ltd ordinary shareholders - diluted


$               (0.02)


$                 0.01

Weighted-average shares outstanding:






Basic


11,675,216


11,640,820


Diluted


11,675,216


11,640,820

Comprehensive income (loss):





Net Income (loss)


$         (231,121)


$           125,103

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:





Change in foreign currency translation adjustments


51,087


(54,091)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)


(180,034)


71,012

Comprehensive income (loss)  attributable to non-controlling interest


11,466


(1,836)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MDJM Ltd ordinary shareholders


$         (191,500)


$             72,848







MDJM LTD and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets










June 30,
2021


December 31,
2020




 (Unaudited)




Assets











Current Assets






Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

$        5,532,516


$        6,110,693



Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $53,129 and $15,477, respectively

3,670,277


4,062,343



Prepaid expenses

45,852


23,346



Other receivables

125,203


92,168



Total Current Assets

9,373,848


10,288,550








Property and equipment, net

57,708


65,703








Other Assets






Deferred tax assets

30,529


24,890



Operating lease assets, net

272,694


319,828



Other receivable - long term

55,310


53,794



Total  Other Assets

358,533


398,512








Total Assets

$        9,790,089


$      10,752,765








Liabilities and Equity











Current Liabilities:






Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$           396,512


$        1,147,530



VAT and other taxes payable

166,415


207,352



Deferred income

19,014


18,780



Operating lease liabilities, current

156,676


102,056



Total Current Liabilities

738,617


1,475,718








Long-term operating lease liabilities

116,018


161,559








Total Liabilities

854,635


1,637,277








Equity:






Ordinary shares: 50,000,000 shares authorized, par value: $0.001
per share, 11,675,216 and 11,675,216 shares issued and
outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020,
respectively

11,675


11,675



Additional paid in capital

6,845,394


6,845,394



Statutory reserve

327,140


327,140



Retained earnings

1,911,661


2,142,657



Accumulated other comprehensive loss

2,063


(37,558)


Total MDJM Ltd stockholders' equity

9,097,933


9,289,308


Noncontrolling interest

(162,479)


(173,820)


Total Liabilities and Equity

$        9,790,089


$      10,752,765




-







MDJM LTD and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Six Months Ended June 30,



















2021


2020








Cash Flows from Operating Activities:






Net (loss) income


$(231,121)


$125,103


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






Depreciation and amortization


12,147


10,543


Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts


37,398


27,810


(Loss) gain on foreign currency transactions


6,229


(7,634)


Non cash operating lease expense


51,022


44,945


Non cash interest income


(1,885)


-


Changes in deferred tax assets


(5,321)


3,632


Changes in operating assets and liabilities:







Decrease (increase) in accounts receivables


404,396


(1,017,278)



(Increase) decrease in other receivables


(38,533)


26,021



(Increase) decrease in prepaid expense


(22,204)


31,193



(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses


(764,222)


470,507



(Decrease) increase in VAT and other tax payable


(43,221)


16,488



Increase in operating lease liabilities


5,795


7,306



Increase in deferred income


-


1,886

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities


(589,520)


(259,478)








Cash Flows from Investing Activities:






Purchase of office equipment and software


(3,351)


(1,722)


Loan repayment received


7,730


-

Net Cash Provided by (Used in)  Investing Activities


4,379


(1,722)








Cash Flows from Financing Activities:





Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities


-


-








Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash


6,964


(14,687)








Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash


(578,177)


(275,887)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of the period


6,110,693


6,552,677

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of the period


$5,532,516


$6,276,790








Cash and cash equivalents


$4,923,114


$4,981,392

Restricted foreign currency


609,402


1,295,398

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash


$5,532,516


$6,276,790








Supplemental Disclosure Cash Flow Information:





Cash paid for:






Interest


$-


$-


Income taxes


$-


$-










SOURCE MDJM LTD