JZXN Jiuzi Holdings Inc

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NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (“Company” or “Jiuzi”) was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on October 10, 2019. The Company in an investment holding company; its primary operations are conducted through subsidiaries and variable interest entities as described below.

Jiuzi (HK) Limited (“Jiuzi HK”) was incorporated in Hong Kong on October 25, 2019. It is wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

Zhejiang Navalant New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. (“Jiuzi WFOE”) was incorporated on June 5, 2020 as wholly foreign owned entity in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). Jiuzi WFOE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jiuzi HK.

Zhejiang Jiuzi (“Zhejiang Jiuzi”) was incorporated on May 26, 2017 in the PRC. Zhejiang Jiuzi’s scope of business includes the sale of new energy vehicles (“NEVs”) and NEV components and parts, and the related development of products and services for the NEV industry. Zhejiang Jiuzi generates revenues by both selling NEVs and NEV components and parts to Jiuzi branded licensed NEV dealerships, and by rendering professional services to new Jiuzi NEV dealerships, such as initial setup, NEV product procurement services, and specialized marketing campaigns. The Zhejiang Jiuzi also provides short term financing solutions to the new Jiuzi NEV dealerships for the procurement of NEVs.

Shangli Jiuzi was incorporated on May 10, 2018 in the PRC. Its scope of business is similar to Zhejiang Jiuzi. Zhejiang Jiuzi owns 59.0% equity interest in Shangli Jiuzi, and the remaining 41% equity interest is owned by unrelated third-party investors; as such Shangli Jiuzi is accounted as a subsidiary of Zhejiang Jiuzi.

Hangzhou Zhitongche Technology Co., Ltd. (“Hangzhou Zhitongche”) was incorporated on February 2, 2018 in the PRC. The company is providing technical services, technical development, technical consulting and trading for new energy for motor vehicle and its accessories. Zhitongche is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Jiuzi.

Zhejiang Jiuzi New Energy Network Technology Co., Ltd was incorporated on July 1, 2021 in PRC. Its scope of business includes software outsourcing services; industrial internet data services; network and information security software development; artificial intelligence application software development; Internet of Things technology research and development; internet security services; information system operation and maintenance services; artificial intelligence basic software development; cloud computing equipment technical services; research and development of robots (except for projects subject to approval according to law, business activities are carried out independently according to law with business licenses). Zhejiang Jiuzi owns 100% equity interest in Zhejiang Jiuzi Xinneng Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Guangxi Nanning Zhitongche New Energy Technology Co., Ltd was incorporated on December 31, 2021 in PRC. Its scope of business includes technical service, development and consultation; sales of electrical accessories for new energy vehicles; automobiles new car sales; business agency services; motor vehicle charging sales; sales of new energy prime movers; R&D of emerging energy technologies; car trailers, assistance, and clearance services; auto parts wholesale; auto parts retail; sales agency; domestic trade agency; import and export agency. Hangzhou Zhitongche owns 90% equity interest in Guangxi Nanning Zhitongche New Energy Technology Co., Ltd, and the remaining 10% equity interest is owned by unrelated third-party investor; as such Guangxi Nanning Zhitongche New Energy Technology Co., Ltd is accounted as a subsidiary of Zhejiang Jiuzi.

Hangzhou Jiuyao New Energy Automobile Technology Co. Ltd. was incorporated on January 24, 2022 in PRC. Its scope of business includes technical service, technology development, technical consultation and promotion, as well as sales of automobiles and new energy vehicles, and sales of electrical accessories and accessories for new energy vehicles. Hangzhou Jiuyao is 51% owned by Hangzhou Zhitongche, as such Hangzhou Jiuyao is accounted as a subsidiary of Zhejiang Jiuzi.; the remaining 49% equity interest is owned by unrelated third-party investors.

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Contractual Arrangements between Jiuzi WFOE and Zhejiang Jiuzi

Due to PRC legal restrictions on foreign ownership, the Company and its subsidiaries do not own any direct equity interest in Zhejiang Jiuzi. Instead, the Company and its subsidiaries control and receive the economic benefits of Zhejiang Jiuzi’s business operation through a series of contractual arrangements.

Jiuzi WFOE, Zhejiang Jiuzi and the Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders entered into a series of contractual arrangements, 1) Exclusive Option Agreement, 2) Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, and 3) Share Pledge Agreement, known as VIE Agreements, on June 15, 2020. The VIE agreements are designed to provide Jiuzi WFOE with the power, rights and obligations equivalent in all material respects to those it would possess as the sole equity holder of Zhejiang Jiuzi, including absolute control rights and the rights to the assets, property and revenue of Zhejiang Jiuzi.

Each of the VIE Agreements is described in detail below:

Exclusive Option Agreement

Under the Exclusive Option Agreement, the Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders irrevocably granted Jiuzi WFOE (or its designee) an exclusive right to purchase, to the extent permitted under PRC law, once or at multiple times, at any time, a portion or whole of the equity interests or assets in Zhejiang Jiuzi held by the Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders. The purchase price is RMB 10 and subject to any appraisal or restrictions required by applicable PRC laws and regulations.

The agreement takes effect upon parties signing the agreement, and remains effective for 10 years, extendable upon Jiuzi WFOE or its designee’s discretion.

Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement

Pursuant to the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement between Zhejiang Jiuzi and Jiuzi WFOE, Jiuzi WFOE provides Zhejiang Jiuzi with technical support, consulting services and other management services relating to its day-to-day business operations and management, on an exclusive basis, utilizing its advantages in technology, business management and information. For services rendered to Zhejiang Jiuzi by Jiuzi WFOE under this agreement, Jiuzi WFOE is entitled to collect a service fee that shall be calculated based upon service hours and multiple hourly rates provided by Jiuzi WFOE. The service fee should approximately equal to Zhejiang Jiuzi’s net profit.

The Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement shall remain in effect for ten years unless earlier terminated upon written confirmation from both Jiuzi WFOE and Zhejiang Jiuzi before expiration. Otherwise, this agreement can only be extended by Jiuzi WFOE and Zhejiang Jiuzi does not have the right to terminate the agreement unilaterally.

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Share Pledge Agreement

Under the Share Pledge Agreement between Jiuzi WFOE and certain shareholders of Zhejiang Jiuzi together holding 1,000,000 shares, or 100% of the equity interests, of Zhejiang Jiuzi (“Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders”), the Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders pledged all of their equity interests in Zhejiang Jiuzi to Jiuzi WFOE to guarantee the performance of Zhejiang Jiuzi’s obligations under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement. Under the terms of the Share Pledge Agreement, in the event that Zhejiang Jiuzi breaches its contractual obligations under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, Jiuzi WFOE, as pledgee, will be entitled to certain rights, including, but not limited to, the right to dispose of dividends generated by the pledged equity interests. The Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders also agreed that upon occurrence of any event of default, as set forth in the Share Pledge Agreement, Jiuzi WFOE is entitled to dispose of the pledged equity interest in accordance with applicable PRC laws. The Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders further agree not to dispose of the pledged equity interests or take any actions that would prejudice Jiuzi WFOE’s interest.

The Share Pledge Agreement shall be effective until the full payment of the service fees under the Business Cooperation Agreement has been made and upon termination of Zhejiang Jiuzi’s obligations under the Business Cooperation Agreement.

The purposes of the Share Pledge Agreement are to (1) guarantee the performance of Zhejiang Jiuzi’s obligations under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, (2) ensure the shareholders of Zhejiang Jiuzi do not transfer or assign the pledged equity interests, or create or allow any encumbrance that would prejudice Jiuzi WFOE’s interests without Jiuzi WFOE’s prior written consent and (3) provide Jiuzi WFOE control over Zhejiang Jiuzi.

The Company has concluded that the Company is the primary beneficiary of Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries, and should consolidate financial statements. The Company is the primary beneficiary based on the VIE Agreements that each equity holder of Zhejiang Jiuzi pledged their rights as a shareholder of Zhejiang Jiuzi to Jiuzi WFOE. These rights include, but are not limited to, voting on all matters of Zhejiang Jiuzi requiring shareholder approval, disposing of all or part of the shareholder’s equity interest in Zhejiang Jiuzi, oversee and review Zhejiang Jiuzi’s operation and financial information. As such, the Company, through Jiuzi WFOE, is deemed to hold all of the voting equity interest in Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries.

For the periods presented, the Company has not provided any financial or other support to either Zhejiang Jiuzi or its subsidiaries. However, pursuant to the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, the Company may provide complete technical support, consulting services and other services during the term of the VIE agreements. Though not explicit in the VIE agreements, the Company may provide financial support to Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries to meet its working capital requirements and capitalization purposes. The terms of the VIE Agreements and the Company’s plan of financial support to the VIEs were considered in determining that the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIEs. Accordingly, the financial statements of the VIEs are consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Based on the foregoing VIE Agreements, Jiuzi WFOE has effective control of Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries, which enables Jiuzi WFOE to receive all of their expected residual returns and absorb the expected losses of the VIE and its subsidiaries. Accordingly, the Company consolidates the accounts of Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries for the periods presented herein, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, 810-10, Consolidation.

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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. Significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management’s estimates and assumptions. In particular, the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and the resulting adverse impacts to global economic conditions, as well as our operations, may impact future estimates including, but not limited to, our allowance for loan losses, inventory valuations, fair value measurements, asset impairment charges and discount rate assumptions. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. Amounts and percentages may not total due to rounding.

Functional and presentation currency

The functional currency of the Company is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates which is Chinese Yuan (“RMB”).

Transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rates prevailing at the end of the reporting periods. Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items and on translation of monetary items at period-end are included in income statement of the period.

For the purpose of presenting these financial statements, the Company’s assets and liabilities are expressed in US$ at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, stockholder’s equity accounts are translated at historical rates, and income and expense items are translated at the weighted average exchange rate during the period. The resulting translation adjustments are reported under accumulated other comprehensive income in the stockholder’s equity section of the balance sheets.

Exchange rate used for the translation as follows:

Fair Values of Financial Instruments

The Company adopted ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements,” which defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosures requirements for fair value measures. Current assets and current liabilities qualified as financial instruments and management believes their carrying amounts are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and if applicable, their current interest rate is equivalent to interest rates currently available. The three levels are defined as follow:

As of the balance sheet date, the estimated fair values of the financial instruments approximated their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. The Company evaluates the hierarchy disclosures each year.

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Related parties

The Company adopted ASC 850, Related Party Disclosures, for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.

Cash and Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recorded at the net value less estimates for expected credit losses. Management regularly reviews outstanding accounts and provides an allowance for doubtful accounts. When collection of the original invoice amounts is no longer probable, the Company will either partially or fully write-off the balance against the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Short-term investments

Short-term investments consist primarily of investments in fixed deposits with original maturities between three months and one year and certain investments in wealth management products and other investments that the Company has the intention to redeem within one year. As of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the investments in bank wealth management and security that were recorded as short-term investments amounted to $2,050,390 and $1,180,772, respectively. 

Loans Receivable

Loans receivable are recorded at origination at the fair value less estimates for expected credit losses. Management regularly reviews outstanding accounts and provides an allowance for credit losses. When collection of the original amounts is no longer probable, the Company will either partially or fully write-off the balance against the allowance for credit losses.

Revenue Recognition

In 2014, the FASB issued guidance on revenue recognition (“ASC 606”), with final amendments issued in 2016. The underlying principle of ASC 606 is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at the amount expected to be collected. ASC 606 creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of contracts, which includes (1) identifying the contracts or agreements with a customer, (2) identifying our performance obligations in the contract or agreement, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (5) recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the Company will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the services it transfers to its clients. The Company has concluded that the new guidance did not require any significant change to its revenue recognition processes.

The Company’s revenues consist of sales of vehicle by the Company’s own corporate retail store to third party customers, sales of vehicle to franchisees as a supplier, and fees from retail stores operated by franchisees. Revenues from franchised stores include initial franchise fees and annual royalties based on a percent of net incomes.

The Company recognizes sales of vehicle revenues at the point in time when the Company has transferred physical possession of the goods to the customer and the customer has accepted the goods, therefore, indicating as control of the goods has been transferred to the customer. The transaction price is determined and allocated to the product prior to the transfer of the goods to the customer.

The initial franchise services include a series of performance obligations and an indefinite license to use the Company’s trademark. The series of performance obligations are specific services and deliverables that are set forth in the agreement and are billed and receivable as delivered and accepted by the franchisee. These services and deliverables may be customized and are not transferable to other third parties.

The royalty revenues are distinct from the initial franchise services. The Company recognizes royalty revenues only when the franchisee has generated positive annual net income, at which point the Company has the contractual right to request for payment of the royalty. The royalty is calculated as a percentage of the franchisees’ annual net income.

The Company estimates potential returns and records such estimates against its gross revenue to arrive at its reported net sales revenue. The Company has not experienced any sales returns.

Inventory

Inventories, which are primarily comprised of finished goods for sale, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, using the first-in first-out method. The Company evaluates the need for reserves associated with obsolete, slow-moving and non-salable inventory by reviewing net realizable values on a periodic basis. Only defects products can be return to our suppliers.

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Advertising

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred and includes it in selling expenses. The Company recorded $220,850 and $nil of advertising and promotional expenses for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are provided in accordance with ASC No. 740, Accounting for Income Taxes.  A deferred tax asset or liability is recorded for all temporary differences between financial and tax reporting and net operating loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax expense (benefit) results from the net change during the years of deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion of all of the deferred tax assets will be realized.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

A tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities. The determination is based on the technical merits of the position and presumes that the relevant taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information will examine each uncertain tax position. Although the Company believes the estimates are reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of these matters will not be different than what is reflected in the historical income tax provisions and accruals.

Earnings (loss) per share

Basic income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to the holders of ordinary shares by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Diluted income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to the holders of ordinary shares as adjusted for the effect of dilutive ordinary share equivalents, if any, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive ordinary share equivalents outstanding during the period. However, ordinary share equivalents are not included in the denominator of the diluted earnings per share calculation when inclusion of such shares would be anti-dilutive, such as in a period in which a net loss is recorded.

All per share amounts for all periods presented herein have been adjusted to reflect the Share Subdivision and 2 for 1 stock dividend on post-Share Subdivision basis. See Note 11.

Intangible Assets & Amortization

Intangible assets are stated at historical cost net of accumulated amortization. Software are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software which is 3 years.

Impairment of Long-lived assets

The Company accounts for impairment of property and equipment and amortizable intangible assets in accordance with ASC 360, “Accounting for Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of”, which requires the Company to evaluate a long-lived asset for recoverability when there is event or circumstance that indicate the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of a long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable (when carrying amount exceeds the gross, undiscounted cash flows from use and disposition) and is measured as the excess of the carrying amount over the asset’s (or asset group’s) fair value.

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New Accounting Pronouncements

In February of 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02) “Leases (Topic 842)”. ASU 2016-02 requires a lessee to recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. ASU 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted.

For finance leases, a lessee is required to do the following:

For operating leases, a lessee is required to do the following:

In July 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-11 (ASU 2018-11), which amends ASC 842 so that entities may elect not to recast their comparative periods in transition (the “Comparatives Under 840 Option”). ASU 2018-11 allows entities to change their date of initial application to the beginning of the period of adoption. In doing so, entities would:

In addition, the FASB also issued a series of amendments to ASU 2016-02 that address the transition methods available and clarify the guidance for lessor costs and other aspects of the new lease standard.

The management adopted the new standard using the modified retrospective method of adoption. The transition method expedient which allows entities to initially apply the requirements by recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. As a result of electing this transition method, prior periods will not be restated. The adoption of this ASU resulted in the recording of additional lease assets and liabilities each with no effect to opening balance of retained earnings as the Company.

In June 2016, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement (FASB ASU 2016-13) related to the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments. This pronouncement, along with subsequent ASUs issued to clarify certain provisions of ASU 2016-13, changes the impairment model for most financial assets and will require the use of an “expected loss” model for instruments measured at amortized cost. Under this model, entities will be required to estimate the lifetime expected credit loss on such instruments and record an allowance to offset the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, resulting in a net presentation of the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. In developing the estimate for lifetime expected credit loss, entities must incorporate historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019.

The management adopted the new standard and estimated the lifetime expected credit loss on such instruments and record an allowance to offset the amortized cost basis of such financial asset. .

In October 2018, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement (FASB ASU 2018-17) related to related party guidance for variable interest entities. The amendments in this pronouncement are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standards did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

In December 2019, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement (FASB ASU 2019-12) related to simplifying the accounting for income taxes. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this standards did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

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NOTE 3 – VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES AND OTHER CONSOLIDATION MATTERS

On June 15, 2020, Jiuzi WFOE, Zhejiang Jiuzi and the Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders. The key terms of these VIE Agreements are summarized in “Note 1 - Organization and Principal Activities” above.

VIE is an entity that has either a total equity investment that is insufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or whose equity investors lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest, such as through voting rights, right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity or obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity. The variable interest holder, if any, that has a controlling financial interest in a VIE is deemed to be the primary beneficiary and must consolidate the VIE. Jiuzi WFOE is deemed to have a controlling financial interest and be the primary beneficiary of Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries, because it has both of the following characteristics:

In addition, as all of these VIE agreements are governed by PRC law and provide for the resolution of disputes through arbitration in the PRC, they would be interpreted in accordance with PRC law and any disputes would be resolved in accordance with PRC legal procedures. The legal environment in the PRC is not as developed as in other jurisdictions, such as the United States. As a result, uncertainties in the PRC legal system could further limit the Company’s ability to enforce these VIE agreements. Furthermore, these contracts may not be enforceable in China if PRC government authorities or courts take a view that such contracts contravene PRC laws and regulations or are otherwise not enforceable for public policy reasons. In the event the Company is unable to enforce these VIE Agreements, it may not be able to exert effective control over Zhejiang Jiuzi and its ability to conduct its business may be materially and adversely affected.

All of the Company’s main current operations are conducted through Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries. Current regulations in China permit Zhejiang Jiuzi to pay dividends to the Company only out of its accumulated distributable profits, if any, determined in accordance with their articles of association and PRC accounting standards and regulations. The ability of Zhejiang Jiuzi to make dividends and other payments to the Company may be restricted by factors including changes in applicable foreign exchange and other laws and regulations.

Risks of variable interest entity structure

In the opinion of management, (i) the corporate structure of the Company is in compliance with existing PRC laws and regulations; (ii) the VIE Arrangements are valid and binding, and do not result in any violation of PRC laws or regulations currently in effect; and (iii) the business operations of WFOE and the VIE are in compliance with existing PRC laws and regulations in all material respects.

However, there are substantial uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of current and future PRC laws and regulations. Accordingly, the Company cannot be assured that PRC regulatory authorities will not ultimately take a contrary view to the foregoing opinion of its management. If the current corporate structure of the Company or the VIE Arrangements is found to be in violation of any existing or future PRC laws and regulations, the Company may be required to restructure its corporate structure and operations in the PRC to comply with changing and new PRC laws and regulations. In the opinion of management, the likelihood of loss in respect of the Company’s current corporate structure or the VIE Arrangements is remote based on current facts and circumstances.

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The following financial information of the VIEs in the PRC are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of and for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021.

As of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the VIEs have not incurred any amount due from non-VIE subsidiaries of the Company.

As of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the VIEs have $8,519,354 and $6,670,432 due to non-VIE subsidiaries of the Company.

All material related party transactions are disclosed in Note 9, or elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements. For the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, the VIES have not entered into any transaction with other subsidiaries that are not VIEs. If and when such transaction incurs, such transaction would be eliminated upon consolidation.

Under the contractual arrangements with the VIEs, the Company has the power to direct activities of the VIEs and can have assets transferred out of the VIEs under its control. Therefore, the Company considers that there is no asset in any of the VIEs that can be used only to settle obligations of the VIEs, except for registered capital and PRC statutory reserves. As all VIEs are incorporated as limited liability companies under the Company Law of the PRC, creditors of the VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company for any of the liabilities of the VIEs.

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The Company and its directly and indirectly wholly owned subsidiaries, Jiuzi (HK) and Jiuzi WFOE do not have any substantial assets or liabilities or result of operations. They were incorporated for the purpose of providing a tax efficient structure for the Zhejiang Jiuzi to raise additional capital for its development.

Inventory write-down expense was $nil and $nil for the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The following is a summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts:

Bad debt expense/(recoveries) was ($764) and ($7,894) for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

NOTE 6 – SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT

The following table summarizes the Company’s short-term investment:

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NOTE 7 – LOANS RECEIVABLES

Loans receivables include amounts due from related franchisees and are presented net of imputed interest and an allowance for estimated loan losses. The loans are provided in the form of credit line to related franchisee to support their operations. These loans are unsecured with a due date of 18 months upon initial drawing.

Management has determined that the 18-month borrowing rate most appropriately capture the financing cost for these loans. Given that the loans are in the forms of credit lines to the franchisees that may have varying balances over time, as a practical expedient, management has elected to the expense the interest as a cost of revenue at inception rather than amortize over time.

The amounts charged were $183,557 and $497,506 for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The allowance for loan losses represents an estimate of the amount of net losses inherent in our portfolio of managed receivables as of the applicable reporting date and expected to become evident during the following 12 months.

Each lending request is evaluated by considering the borrower’s financial condition. The Company uses a proprietary model to assign each franchisee a risk rating. This model uses historical franchisee performance data to identify key factors about a franchisee that are considered most significant in predicting a franchisee’s ability to meet its financial obligations. The Company also considers numerous other financial and qualitative factors of the franchisee’s operations, including capitalization and leverage, liquidity and cash flow, profitability, and credit history with the Company and other creditors.

The Company also consider recent trends in delinquencies and defaults, recovery rates and the economic environment in assessing the models used in estimating the allowance for loan losses, and may adjust the allowance for loan losses to reflect factors that may not be captured in the models. In addition, the Company periodically consider whether the use of additional metrics would result in improved model performance and revise the models when appropriate. The provision for loan losses is the periodic expense of maintaining an adequate allowance.

An account is considered delinquent when the related franchisee fails to make a substantial portion of a scheduled payment 3 months after the due date. For purposes of determining impairment, loans are evaluated collectively, as they represent a large group of smaller-balance homogeneous loans, and therefore, are not individually evaluated for impairment.

The following is a summary of the activity in the allowance for credit loss:

Credit loss was $ 3,846,416 and $274,403 for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The following is a summary of current and non-current loan receivables, net of allowance for credit losses:

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Credit Quality

The Company extends credit to related franchisees primarily in the form of lines of credit to purchase vehicles and support their daily operations. Each of the franchisees are assigned to one of nine groups according to risk ratings with Group 1 demonstrating the strongest financial metrics, including performance and repayment ability and Group IX demonstrating the weakest financial metrics.

Generally, the company suspends credit lines and does not extend further funding to franchisee who are unable to repay the balance within 3 months after the 18-month deadline.

The Company regularly reviews the model to confirm the continued business significance and statistical predictability of the model and may make updates to improve the performance of the model. In addition, the Company regularly audits the related franchisee’s inventory and sales records to verify the franchisee’s performance. Based on the results of monitoring the franchisee’s performance, including daily payment verifications and monthly analysis of the franchisee’s financial statements, payoffs, aged inventory, over credit line and delinquency reports, the Company can adjust the franchisee’s risk rating, if necessary.

The credit quality of the loans receivables is evaluated based on our internal risk rating analysis. A franchisee has the same risk rating for its entire financing regardless of the type and timing of financing.

The credit quality analysis of franchisee loan receivables at April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021 was as follows:

Depreciation expenses was $42,471 and $31,755 for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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Amortization expenses was $1,708 and $nil for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

NOTE 10 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The franchisees are related parties of the Company due to the nominal, symbolic equity interest ownership in the franchisees. The franchisees were originally incorporated with the Company shown as a 51.0% owner and subsequently as a 1.25% owner. The intent of having such ownership percentage in the franchisees was to enable the franchisees to register their respective individual business name to include the words “Jiuzi” as required by the local business bureau. Subsequent to the successful registration by the franchisees and completion of the Company’s obligations under the franchise and license agreement, the Company will decrease its ownership interest in these franchisees to 0%. The Company’s percentage of shareholding is nominal, inconsequential, and symbolic. The Company’s equity interest of 51.0% and 1.25% in the franchisees were symbolic in nature.

The Company did not and does not control the franchisees, exert significant influence over the franchisees, have the power to direct the use of the franchisee’s assets and the fulfillment of their obligations, appoint or dismiss directors, authorized representatives, or executive officers of the franchisees. Management has also determined that the percentage shareholding in the franchisee is not compensatory to the Company in nature, and accordingly, would not be subject to consideration as income under revenue recognition criteria. The Company did not contribute any permanent equity capital in these franchisees and if these franchisees were to incur substantial losses and accumulate significant liabilities, the Company is not obligated to absorb such losses on behalf of the franchisees. Accordingly, the management has determined that the financial positions and results of operations of these franchisees should not be included as part of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In addition, the Company did not and will not receive any actual ownership interest in the franchisees, nor receive any benefits from being a 51% or 1.25% owner in the franchisees. Any after tax profits generated by the franchisees that are potentially distributable to the Company are governed by the royalty agreements between the Company and the franchisee not the shareholding percentage. Accordingly, the management has determined that the ownership interest is not part of the initial franchise fee.

Accounts receivable from related franchisees comprised of the following:

Accounts receivables above derived from sales of vehicles supplied to the Company’s franchisees without any special payment terms. Sales revenues from related parties’ franchisees were $484,543 and $ nil for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively

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Notes to the Financial Statements

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Loan to related franchisees is comprised of the following (see note 7 for details):

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The advances paid above are derived from funds advanced to the Company’s franchisees as working capital to support its operations. Such advances are due within 18 months.

Accounts payable to related parties’ franchisees comprised of the following: 

Accounts payable above derived from vehicles purchased by the Company from the franchisees as inventory on a needed basis without any special payment terms. 

Contract liability – related party comprised of the following:

Deferred revenues from related franchisees comprised of the following:

The deferred revenues above derived from initial franchise fees payments received in advance for services which have not yet been performed. The initial franchise fees include a series of performance obligations and an indefinite license to use the Company’s trademark. Amounts are recognized as advances when received, and are recognized as deferred revenues when the minimum amount required under the franchise or license agreement is attained. The payments are received in advance progressively and are not refundable once the required amount is attained. Such amounts are recognized as revenues when the Company performed the initial services required under the franchise or license agreement, which is generally when a specific performance obligation is completed or when and if the franchise or license agreement is terminated. 

Advance received from related franchisees for purchase car deposits comprised of the following:

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The amount derived from initial franchise deposit received in advance for purchase car. Amounts are recognized as advances when received, and are recognized as revenues when the performance of obligation has completed.

Related parties receivables comprised of the following: 

As of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the Company has an outstanding receivable of $286,592 and $296,252, respectively, from Mr. Shuibo Zhang, the Company’s shareholder, director, and office. The amount was advanced to Mr. Zhang for business purposes. The advances were considered due on demand in nature and have not been formalized by a promissory note and are non-interest bearing.

As of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the Company has an outstanding receivable of $25,261 and $38,806, respectively, from Mr. Qi Zhang, the vice president of marketing department. The amount was advanced to Mr. Zhang for business purposes. The advances were considered due on demand in nature and have not been formalized by a promissory note and are non-interest bearing and due on demand without a specified maturity date.

As of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the Company has an outstanding receivable of $31,389 and $32,491, respectively, from Mr. Ruchun Huang, the Shangli Jiuzi New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd.’s legal representative. The amount was advanced to Mr. Huang for business purposes. The advances were considered due on demand in nature and have not been formalized by a promissory note and are non-interest bearing. 

NOTE 12 – LEASES

The Company has one operating leases for its corporate office and retail store. The current lease agreement was signed to cover the lease for the period from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2026. The company will receive the subsidy from PRC government.

Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The discount rate used to calculate present value is incremental borrowing rate or, if available, the rate implicit in the lease. The Company determines the incremental borrowing rate for each lease based primarily on its lease term in PRC which is approximately 4.75%.

Operating lease expenses were $97,191 and $44,476 for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The components of lease expense and supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the period are as follows:

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Notes to the Financial Statements

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The supplemental balance sheet information related to leases for the period is as follows:

The undiscounted future minimum lease payment schedule as follows:

NOTE 13 – CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

The Company issued convertible debenture of $6,000,000 with annual interest rate of 5%, which is valid for 12 months from the date of funds receipt. The debentures are carried out in three stages. In the first stage, the company would issue a convertible debenture of $2,500,000 on December 3, 2021, which is the date of signing this Agreement. Second stage, convertible debenture of $2,500,000 was issued by the company on January 4, 2022, which is the date of filing Registration Statement with SEC. In the third stage, convertible debenture of $1,000,000 will be issued on or about the date the Registration Statement has first been declared effective by the SEC. However, the transaction is not yet completed.

As of April 30, 202, the Company has outstanding convertible debenture of $4,191,336.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

NOTE 14 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

As of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the Company had 1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding.

On October 31, 2020, pursuant to a special resolution adopted by its shareholders to amend and restate the memorandum and articles of associations, the Company conducted a subdivision of its par value with each share of a par value of $0.005 of the authorized share capital of the Company (including issued and unissued share capital) be subdivided into 5 shares of a par value of $0.001 each (the “Share Subdivision”). Immediately following the Share Subdivision, the authorized share capital of the Company was $50,000 divided into 50,000,000 shares of a par value of $0.001 each, and the total issued and outstanding shares were 5,000,000.

Subsequent to the Share Subdivision, the Company increased its authorized share capital from 50,000,000 shares to 150,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 per share, and issued a stock dividend on 2 for 1 on post-Share Subdivision basis, whereby each shareholder holding 1 share of the 5,000,000 shares outstanding immediately preceding this stock dividend was issued an additional 2 shares; therefore, a total of 10,000,000 shares were issued; immediately following this transaction, there were a total of 15,000,000 shares issued and outstanding. All shares and per share amounts for all periods presented herein have been adjusted to reflect the Share Subdivision and stock dividend as if it had occurred at the beginning of the first period presented.

On May 20, 2021, we issued 5,200,000 ordinary shares to the investors in connection with the closing of the initial public offering at the offering price of $5.00 per share.

NOTE 15 – SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

The Company believes that it operates in two business segments which comprised of sales of NEVs and franchise services; and it operates in one geographical location China. The Company disaggregates its revenue into categories that depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.

Sales of goods revenues comprised of sales of vehicles to third party customers and to the franchisees. Franchise services revenues comprised of initial fees and ongoing royalties from the franchisees. Under the franchise arrangement, franchisees are granted the right to operate retail store using the Company’s Jiuzi brand and system.

Sales revenues comprised of the following:

Direct costs comprised of the following: