The Total Value of 5G-AI Contracts
Currently in Process Exceeds $100
MM
BEIJING, Sept. 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Datasea Inc. (NASDAQ:
DTSS) ("Datasea" or the "Company"), a Nevada-based digital technology company
focused on innovative high-tech intelligent acoustics and 5G AI
multimodal digital technology, today announced the Company's
financial results for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and provided an update on its
strategic initiatives.
Fiscal Year 2024 Financial
Highlights
Revenue. For the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2024, Datasea reported
revenue of approximately $24.0
million, an increase of approximately $20.4 million, or approximately 558.6%, as
compared to compared to approximately $3.6
million for fiscal year 2023. The substantial growth in
revenue is primarily attributable to the rapid expansion of
Datasea's 5G AI multimodal digital business in China. The Company's effective marketing and
growing customer base has played a critical role in supporting this
growth.
Noncurrent Liabilities: As of
June 30, 2024, the Company had no
non-current liabilities, as compared to approximately $1.4 million as of June 30, 2023. This decrease was primarily
attributable to the reduction of approximately $1.3 million in long-term debt, which the Company
believes improves its financial structure and operating
flexibility.
Capital Reserve Balance. As of
June 30, 2024, the Company's capital
reserve balance was approximately $39.0
million, as compared to approximately $24.1 million as of June
30, 2023, an increase of approximately $14.8 million, or approximately
61.3%. The increase in the capital
reserve provides additional capital for the Company to utilize as
required by its operations, and to meet the goals of its strategic
plan.
Zhixin Liu, CEO of Datasea,
commented, "We are pleased with the tremendous progress achieved in
fiscal year 2024, particularly with our success in the 5G AI
multimodal digital business. Our commitment to technological
advancement, along with the success of our customer acquisition
strategy, has driven strong results in fiscal 2024. To add to our
momentum, as of September 20, 2024,
the Company had received approximately RMB
152.4 million ($21.4 million)
in cash prepayments from large clients."
"We are continuously upgrading our core 5G AI multimodal
digital business through AI processing technology. This includes
AI-driven creation and generation of various information forms such
astext, sound, images, and video, as well as efficient transmission
and AI digital marketing functions. We believe these advances will
enable Datasea to maintain a leading position in shaping the 5G
digital technology landscape," continued Ms.
Liu.
"In terms of our acoustics business, we are actively
implementing a global strategy for marketing and distribution. To
this end, we have partnered with several well-known U.S. online
retailers and local smart product distributors, including iPower
Inc. and Meglio Interiors LLC, to expand the online and physical
store distribution of our acoustic-related products in the United States. We continue to hold a
leading position in the field of acoustics and ultrasound and
believe that we have a strong competitive advantage in the
field," concluded Ms. Liu.
Business Highlights for Fiscal Year
2024:
Datasea's 5G AI Multimodal Digital
Business
1. Technological Innovation and
Platform Development
In fiscal 2024, Datasea made significant advances in 5G AI
multimodal digital technology, offering disruptive functionality
enhancements. The Company's 5G AI multimodal platform integrates
various information formats—such as text, sound, images, and video
— with advanced AI processing to deliver high-precision,
intelligent digital services. The platform's ability to automate
marketing, generate intelligent content, and provide real-time data
processing has created a powerful video matrix and precision
marketing tools.
These innovations have enhanced Datasea's competitive edge
in the 5G AI field, resulting in improved customer acquisition and
revenue growth. By leveraging 5G's low-latency and high-speed
transmission, the platform supports large-scale, customized,
multi-channel content distribution, opening new business models and
marketing opportunities. These technological advances have
solidified Datasea's leadership in China's rapidly growing 5G market, which,
according to the China Academy of Information and Communications
Technology, is projected to reach RMB 6.3
trillion by 2030.
2. New Product Development and
Applications
In fiscal 2024, the Company developed a
highly-intelligent, comprehensive digital platform with solutions
spanning multiple industries, including rural revitalization,
logistics, and the beauty industry. Datasea's digital platform and
solutions serve more than 52 million enterprises and households in
China, supporting the country's
industrial and digital upgrades with its 5G AI multimodal
services.
3. Customer Acquisition and Market
Expansion
In fiscal 2024, Datasea experienced explosive growth in
its 5G AI multimodal digital business, generating revenue of
approximately $24.0 million, an
increase of approximately 558.6% compared to fiscal 2023. This
substantial growth was driven by strong customer acquisition and
the signing of major contracts with key clients, such as Beijing
Haoteng Chuangxiang Technology Co., Ltd., which resulted in over
RMB 30 million ($4.2 million) in services provided. Additionally,
the Company formed partnerships with key clients such as Xiamen
Duoqiaomai Network Technology Co., Ltd. and Hainuo Xintong
(Qingdao) Network Technology Co.
These partnerships and agreements have positioned Datasea as a
trusted provider of innovative 5G AI solutions, enabling continued
growth and strengthening its market presence in both the domestic
and international arenas. This success is a key indicator of
Datasea's potential for long-term growth in the competitive 5G
landscape.
Datasea's Acoustics Business
1. Technological Innovation and
Applications
Datasea continues to innovate in the field of acoustic
technology, utilizing globally leading "Acoustics + AI" precision
manufacturing as the framework for digital applications. With a
focus on combining acoustic technology and artificial intelligence,
we aim to provide high-tech acoustic products and solutions
worldwide, positioning us as a key driver of the development of
China's acoustic high-tech
precision manufacturing industry.
Our technological innovations include areas such as
non-audible sound, with the use of efficient ultrasonic
disinfection technology for sanitization, odor removal, and air
purification. We also leverage low-frequency and weak-intensity
Magnetic Induction of Brain Rhythm (MIBR) based on Schumann
resonance to improve sleep quality and brain health. In addition,
we actively participate in the development of industry standards
for acoustic technology, promoting the standardization and
regulation of the field. Through international collaboration with
technical partners in China and
the U.S., we continuously enhance our leadership in acoustic
technology, ensuring our advances remains at the forefront of the
industry, creating strong technological barriers.
2. Product Development and Launch
Our product portfolio and planning cover a wide range,
from acoustic health to acoustic medicine and agriculture,
demonstrating our broad approach to product innovation. In the
field of acoustic health, we continuously upgrade multiple existing
ultrasonic disinfection products, including devices for indoor,
in-vehicle, and specialized purification scenarios. In fiscal 2024,
we launched new products, like the "Datasea Tianer" series,
focusing on improving air quality and comfort in home environments,
and the Schumann resonance-based "Star
Sleep" device for improving sleep quality. Looking ahead, we
plan to introduce innovative products such as a brain health device
and food and water cleaning disinfection devices, further expanding
our market reach.
3. Market Expansion and Partnerships
In July 2023, Datasea expanded its
international presence by establishing its wholly-owned subsidiary,
Datasea Acoustics LLC, in Delaware. In the current reporting period, the
Company signed agreements with Meglio Interiors LLC and iPower Inc.
(NASDAQ: IPW) to distribute its acoustic products across the U.S.
By leveraging both online and offline channels, Datasea is bringing
its advanced ultrasonic air sterilizers and other acoustic products
to the U.S. market. These partnerships not only strengthen
Datasea's international footprint, but also create a solid
foundation for large-scale product launches and sales, which the
Company believes will accelerate growth in the global acoustic
market.
About Datasea Inc.
Datasea Inc. ("Datasea") is a leading provider of
products, services, and solutions for enterprise and retail
customers in two innovative industries, acoustic high tech and
5G-AI multimodal digitalization. The Company's advanced R&D
technology serves as the core infrastructure and backbone for its
products. Its 5G multimodal communication segment operates on a
cloud platform based on AI. Datasea leverages cutting-edge
technologies, precision manufacturing and ultrasonic, infrasound
and directional sound technology in its acoustics business to
combat viruses and prevent human infections, and it is also
developing applications in medical ultrasonic cosmetology. In
July 2023, Datasea established a
wholly-owned subsidiary, Datasea Acoustics LLC, in Delaware, in a strategic move to enter the
U.S. markets and to mark its global expansion plan. For additional
information, please visit
www.dataseainc.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be
identified by terminology such as "will", "expects", "anticipates",
"future", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates", "target",
"going forward", "outlook,"
"objective" and
similar terms. Such statements are based upon management's current
expectations and current market and operating conditions, and
relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and which
are beyond Datasea's control, which may cause Datasea's actual
results, performance or achievements (including the RMB/USD
value of its anticipated benefit to Datasea as described herein) to
differ materially and in an adverse manner from anticipated results
contained or implied in the forward-looking statements. Further
information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or
factors is included in Datasea's filings with the SEC, which are
available at www.sec.gov. Datasea does not undertake any obligation
to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required under
law.
Investor and Media Contact:
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Relations
Email: investorrelations@shuhaixinxi.com
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DATASEA INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
DATASEA
INC.
|
|
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
JUNE 30,
|
|
|
JUNE 30,
|
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
181,262
|
|
|
$
|
19,728
|
|
Accounts
receivable
|
|
|
718,546
|
|
|
|
255,725
|
|
Inventory,
net
|
|
|
153,583
|
|
|
|
241,380
|
|
Value-added tax
prepayment
|
|
|
107,545
|
|
|
|
71,261
|
|
Prepaid expenses
and other current assets
|
|
|
1,486,956
|
|
|
|
701,423
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
2,647,892
|
|
|
|
1,289,517
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NONCURRENT
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term
investment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
55,358
|
|
Property and
equipment, net
|
|
|
48,466
|
|
|
|
85,930
|
|
Intangible
assets, net
|
|
|
546,001
|
|
|
|
1,185,787
|
|
Right-of-use
assets, net
|
|
|
49,345
|
|
|
|
137,856
|
|
Total noncurrent assets
|
|
|
643,812
|
|
|
|
1,464,931
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
ASSETS
|
|
$
|
3,291,704
|
|
|
$
|
2,754,448
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT
LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
$
|
1,075,641
|
|
|
$
|
1,005,059
|
|
Unearned
revenue
|
|
|
49,239
|
|
|
|
609,175
|
|
Accrued expenses
and other payables
|
|
|
596,714
|
|
|
|
1,409,939
|
|
Due to related
parties
|
|
|
654,560
|
|
|
|
1,162,856
|
|
Operating lease
liabilities
|
|
|
53,530
|
|
|
|
124,640
|
|
Bank loan
payable
|
|
|
1,170,298
|
|
|
|
594,906
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
3,599,982
|
|
|
|
4,906,575
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NONCURRENT
LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating lease
liabilities
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
26,449
|
|
Bank loan
payable- non-current
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
91,215
|
|
Loan payable-
non-current
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,310,306
|
|
Total
noncurrent liabilities
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,427,970
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
LIABILITIES
|
|
|
3,599,982
|
|
|
|
6,334,545
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMITMENTS AND
CONTINGENCIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIT)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock,
$0.001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized,
3,589,620 and 1,889,315 shares issued and outstanding as of
June 30,
2024 and 2023, respectively
|
|
|
3,589
|
|
|
|
1,889
|
|
Additional
paid-in capital
|
|
|
38,957,780
|
|
|
|
24,148,868
|
|
Accumulated
comprehensive income
|
|
|
242,208
|
|
|
|
393,252
|
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
|
(39,440,322)
|
|
|
|
(28,063,258)
|
|
TOTAL COMPANY STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
|
|
|
(236,745)
|
|
|
|
(3,519,249)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncontrolling interest
|
|
|
(71,533)
|
|
|
|
(60,848)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL DEFICIT
|
|
|
(308,278)
|
|
|
|
(3,580,097)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND DEFICIT
|
|
$
|
3,291,704
|
|
|
$
|
2,754,448
|
|
DATASEA
INC.
|
|
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
|
|
|
|
|
|
YEARS ENDED JUNE
30,
|
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
23,975,867
|
|
|
$
|
3,640,690
|
|
Cost of
revenues
|
|
|
23,501,762
|
|
|
|
3,505,209
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
474,105
|
|
|
|
135,481
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling
|
|
|
3,279,627
|
|
|
|
372,639
|
|
General and
administrative
|
|
|
8,960,523
|
|
|
|
7,377,421
|
|
Research and
development
|
|
|
359,342
|
|
|
|
569,635
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating
expenses
|
|
|
12,599,492
|
|
|
|
8,319,695
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from
operations
|
|
|
(12,125,387)
|
|
|
|
(8,184,214)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-operating income
(expenses)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
expenses
|
|
|
(97,893)
|
|
|
|
(24,530)
|
|
Interest
income
|
|
|
1,975
|
|
|
|
148
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-operating
expenses, net
|
|
|
(95,918)
|
|
|
|
(24,382)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss before income
tax
|
|
|
(12,221,305)
|
|
|
|
(8,208,596)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss before
noncontrolling interest from continuing operations
|
|
|
(12,221,305)
|
|
|
|
(8,208,596)
|
|
Income (loss) before
noncontrolling interest from discontinued operations
|
|
|
833,546
|
|
|
|
(1,489,419)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: loss attributable
to noncontrolling interest from continuing operations
|
|
|
(10,695)
|
|
|
|
(8,819)
|
|
Less: loss attributable
to noncontrolling interest from discontinued
operations
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(209,504)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss attribute to
noncontrolling interest
|
|
|
(10,695)
|
|
|
|
(218,323)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss to the Company
from continuing operations
|
|
|
(12,210,610)
|
|
|
|
(8,199,777)
|
|
Net income (loss) to
the Company from discontinued operations
|
|
|
833,546
|
|
|
|
(1,279,915)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss to the
Company
|
|
|
(11,377,064)
|
|
|
|
(9,479,692)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive
item
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency
translation gain (loss) attributable to the Company
|
|
|
(151,044)
|
|
|
|
109,665
|
|
Foreign currency
translation gain attributable to noncontrolling interest
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
29,734
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss
attributable to the Company
|
|
$
|
(11,528,108)
|
|
|
$
|
(9,370,027)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss
attributable to noncontrolling interest
|
|
$
|
(10,685)
|
|
|
$
|
(188,589)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted net
loss per share
|
|
$
|
(4.38)
|
|
|
$
|
(5.70)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares
used for computing basic and diluted loss per share *
|
|
|
2,597,077
|
|
|
|
1,663,458
|
|
|
* retroactively reflect
1-for-15 reverse stock split effective on January 19,
2024
|
DATASEA
INC.
|
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
YEARS ENDED JUNE
30
|
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss including
noncontrolling interest
|
|
$
|
(11,387,759)
|
|
|
$
|
(9,698,015)
|
|
Adjustments to
reconcile loss including noncontrolling interest to net cash
used inoperating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on disposal
of subsidiary
|
|
|
(833,546)
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Bad debt
reversal
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(50,421)
|
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
|
|
494,480
|
|
|
|
701,430
|
|
Loss on disposal
of fixed assets
|
|
|
2,979
|
|
|
|
2,443
|
|
Operating lease
expense
|
|
|
167,969
|
|
|
|
620,696
|
|
Stock
compensation expense
|
|
|
6,749,326
|
|
|
|
4,378,887
|
|
Investment
loss
|
|
|
56,081
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Changes in assets
and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
(717,220)
|
|
|
|
(15,387)
|
|
Inventory
|
|
|
91,076
|
|
|
|
(46,919)
|
|
Value-added tax prepayment
|
|
|
(51,078)
|
|
|
|
(29,212)
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
(810,421)
|
|
|
|
(141,545)
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
597,744
|
|
|
|
839,735
|
|
Unearned revenue
|
|
|
(472,584)
|
|
|
|
353,849
|
|
Accrued expenses and other payables
|
|
|
(108,736)
|
|
|
|
523,534
|
|
Payment on operating lease liabilities
|
|
|
(177,194)
|
|
|
|
(575,156)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in
operating activities
|
|
|
(6,398,883)
|
|
|
|
(3,136,081)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from
investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of property and equipment
|
|
|
(6,868)
|
|
|
|
(3,881)
|
|
Acquisition of intangible assets
|
|
|
(161,054)
|
|
|
|
(80,438)
|
|
Cash disposed due to disposal of subsidiary
|
|
|
(35)
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Long-term investment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(28,812)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in
investing activities
|
|
|
(167,957)
|
|
|
|
(113,131)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from
financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Due
to related parties
|
|
|
360,804
|
|
|
|
1,110,238
|
|
Proceeds from loan payables
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,197,400
|
|
Repayment of loan payables
|
|
|
(1,582,513)
|
|
|
|
(198,431)
|
|
Net
proceeds from issuance of common stock
|
|
|
8,061,286
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by
financing activities
|
|
|
6,839,577
|
|
|
|
3,109,207
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of exchange
rate changes on cash
|
|
|
(111,203)
|
|
|
|
(4,484)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase
(decrease) in cash
|
|
|
161,534
|
|
|
|
(144,489)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash, beginning of
period
|
|
|
19,728
|
|
|
|
164,217
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash, end of
period
|
|
$
|
181,262
|
|
|
$
|
19,728
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
disclosures of cash flow information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for
interest
|
|
$
|
20,516
|
|
|
$
|
25,501
|
|
Cash paid for income
tax
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
disclosures of non-cash financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Right-of-use assets
obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities
|
|
$
|
125,280
|
|
|
$
|
241,093
|
|
Transfer of debt owing
to the Company's' CEO to Mr. Wanli Kuai
|
|
$
|
730,163
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
The notes to the
consolidated financial statements as filed with the SEC on Form
10-K are an integral
part of these consolidated financial statements.
|
|
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