10-Q: Ezagoo Reports Q3 2025 Loss Amid Revenue Decline, Going Concern Doubts
Quarterly Report
Ezagoo Limited reported a net loss of $332,448 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with revenues decreasing by 36.6% and significant going concern uncertainties.
Summary
- Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $332,448, an improvement from $396,932 in the prior year.
- Revenues decreased by 36.6% to $67,037 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $105,699 in the same period of 2024.
- The company continues to operate with a significant shareholder deficit of $4,049,359 and an accumulated deficit of $5,656,692 as of September 30, 2025.
- Cash and cash equivalents declined to $174,151 as of September 30, 2025, from $193,434 at December 31, 2024.
- Net cash used in operating activities increased to $340,377 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $287,857 in the prior year.
- The company relies heavily on financing from related parties, which provided $372,416 in cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
- Material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting were identified, including inadequate segregation of duties and insufficient written policies and procedures.
Sentiment
Score: 2
Explanation: The company faces severe financial challenges, including a substantial shareholder deficit, accumulated losses, declining revenues, and increasing cash burn from operations. The explicit "going concern" uncertainty and identified material weaknesses in internal controls further highlight the precarious financial position. While net loss decreased, it was primarily due to reduced operating expenses, not improved revenue generation or gross profit. Heavy reliance on related party financing is also a concern.
Positives
- Net loss decreased to $332,448 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $396,932 in the same period of 2024.
- Operating expenses decreased by 5.4% to $410,412 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $433,697 in the prior year.
Negatives
- Revenues decreased significantly by 36.6% to $67,037 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $105,699 in the prior year, primarily due to less commission income from the LSM WeChat application.
- The company reported a gross loss of $6,383 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, a deterioration from a gross profit of $1,295 in the prior year.
- Shareholder deficit increased to $4,049,359 as of September 30, 2025, from $3,617,282 at December 31, 2024.
- Accumulated deficit grew to $5,656,692 as of September 30, 2025, from $5,324,244 at December 31, 2024.
- Net cash used in operating activities increased to $340,377 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, indicating higher cash burn.
- Total liabilities increased to $4,244,342 as of September 30, 2025, from $3,841,165 at December 31, 2024.
Risks
- Substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to significant shareholder deficit ($4,049,359), accumulated deficit ($5,656,692), net loss ($332,448), and negative operating cash flows ($340,377) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
- Dependence on improving profitability and continuing financial support from existing stockholders to meet obligations.
- Material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, including inadequate segregation of duties and effective risk assessment.
- Insufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting with respect to US GAAP and SEC guidelines.
- Uncertainties in the PRC legal system could limit the ability to enforce contractual arrangements related to the Variable Interest Entity (VIE) structure.
- Potential for shareholders of the consolidated VIE to reduce their interest, leading to divergent interests and actions contrary to contractual terms.
- The voting rights proxy agreement for VIE control may not be as effective as direct equity ownership.
Future Outlook
Management states that the continuation of the company as a going concern is dependent upon improving profitability and the continuing financial support from its stockholders. They believe existing shareholders or external financing will provide additional cash to meet obligations.
Management Comments
- "The decrease in revenues was mainly reflected in less commission income that was generated from LSM as its sales order decreased."
- "We'll focus on the operation of the ZCZX and LSM WeChat applications."
- "Management believes the existing shareholders or external financing will provide additional cash to meet the Company's obligations as they become due."
- "We believe that the contractual arrangements among CETL, BEZL, BELCB and the shareholders of BEZL are in compliance with PRC law and are legally enforceable."
Industry Context
The company operates in the e-commerce and travel planning sectors in China, utilizing WeChat applications (ZCZX and LSM) for trading and value-added services. The decline in commission income from LSM suggests challenges in maintaining sales order volume within its e-commerce value-added services, potentially reflecting increased competition or shifts in consumer behavior within the Chinese e-commerce landscape.
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Xin Yang | Yibo Li | 2023-08-28 | Resignation of previous officer |
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Control Weaknesses | Identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, including inadequate segregation of duties and effective risk assessment, and insufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting. | 2025-09-30 | These weaknesses are reasonably likely to adversely affect the company's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information, raising concerns about financial reporting reliability. |
Related Party Transactions
- Amounts due to related parties totaled $4,164,366 as of September 30, 2025, an increase from $3,694,880 at December 31, 2024.
- These amounts are unsecured, interest-free, and have no fixed payment terms, primarily for working capital and administrative expenses.
- Key related parties include Mr. Xiaohao Tan (director), Ms. Qianwen Zhang (wife of Mr. Tan), Changsha Boyi Zhicheng Management Consulting Co., Ltd. (influenced by the Company), Ms. Weihong Wan (Assistant/Secretary of Mr. Tan, shareholder/legal representative of other related parties), Changsha Kexibeier E-commerce Limited, Chen Zhang (legal representative of Zhicheng Beijing Ezagoo Zhicheng Internet Technology Limited), Kuaile Motors Camping Site Investment Development Limited (owned by Mr. Tan and Ms. Zhang), Hunan Bright Lionrock Mountain Resort Limited (owned by related parties J and G), Beijing Ezagoo Industrial Development Group Holding Limited (owned by related party N and Mr. Tan), Ruiyin (Shenzhen) Financial Leasing Limited (Ms. Weihong Wan is legal representative), Ezagoo B&R (HongKong) Industry Development Group Limited (100% owned by Mr. Tan), Hunan Ezagoo Film Co., Limited (85% owned by Mr. Tan), Hunan Wancheng Xingyi Industrial Development Co., Limited (100% owned by Mr. Tan), and Changsha Little Penguin Culture Communication Co., Limited (owned by related party J and Mr. Tan).
- The company has two office lease agreements with related parties.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Significant dilution risk if new capital is raised, potential for further value erosion due to ongoing losses, increasing deficits, and going concern uncertainties. The stock is trading on OTC Markets, indicating limited liquidity and transparency.
- Employees: Potential job insecurity due to the company's precarious financial health and going concern issues.
- Creditors: High risk due to substantial liabilities, a significant portion of which are unsecured and interest-free related party advances, indicating limited access to traditional credit.
- Customers: Potential for service disruption if financial difficulties persist, especially for e-commerce and travel planning services.
Next Steps
- Improve profitability to address going concern uncertainties.
- Secure continuing financial support from stockholders or external financing.
- Address material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, specifically inadequate segregation of duties, risk assessment, and insufficient written policies and procedures.
- Focus on the operation of the ZCZX and LSM WeChat applications to improve sales orders and commission income.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2018-05-09 | Ezagoo Limited incorporated in Nevada; Tan Xiaohao appointed President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director; Tan Xiaohao purchased 90,050,500 shares of common stock. |
| 2018-06-06 | Ezagoo Holding Limited (Seychelles) acquired Ezagoo Limited (Hong Kong). |
| 2018-06-25 | Ezagoo Limited (Nevada) acquired Ezagoo Holding Limited (Seychelles). |
| 2018-06-30 | Zhang Qianwen and Greenpro Asia Strategic SPC purchased shares of common stock. |
| 2018-07-20 | Ezagoo Limited (Hong Kong) incorporated Changsha Ezagoo Technology Limited (CETL) in Changsha, China. CETL entered into Call Option, Shareholder Voting Rights Proxy, Management Services, Equity Pledge, and Loan agreements with Beijing Ezagoo Shopping Holding Limited (BESH) and Ruiyin (Shenzhen) Financial Leasing Limited (RFLL) regarding Beijing Ezagoo Zhicheng Internet Technology Limited (BEZL). |
| 2018-07-31 | Xin Yang appointed Chief Financial Officer. |
| 2018-12-31 | Total amount of CNY$100,000 loan from CETL to BESH and RFLL due. |
| 2019-05-03 | Form S-1 Amendment No.3 filed, containing details of VIE agreements. |
| 2020-12-02 | Hunan Ezagoo Zhicheng Internet Technology Limited changed its name to Beijing Ezagoo Zhicheng Internet Technology Limited. |
| 2021-01-18 | RFLL transferred 20% equity of BEZL to Hunan Wangcheng Xingyi Industrial Development Co., Ltd. (WCXYID); CETL entered into amended agreements with BEID and WCXYID. |
| 2021-03-03 | Beijing Ezagoo Zhicheng Internet Technology Limited incorporated a branch company in Changsha. |
| 2022-09-01 | Company started generating trading income from ZCZX WeChat Application. |
| 2022-11-01 | Company started generating commission income from LSM WeChat Application. |
| 2023-04-01 | All office equipment fully depreciated. |
| 2023-08-28 | Xin Yang resigned as CFO; Yibo Li appointed as new CFO. |
| 2024-03-01 | Company started providing travel planning service. |
| 2024-08-01 | Lease period for Hunan Bright Lionrock Mountain Resort Limited rent deposit ended. |
| 2024-12-31 | End of fiscal year for audited balance sheet comparison. |
| 2025-05-15 | Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2024, filed. |
| 2025-09-30 | End of current quarterly period. |
| 2025-12-31 | Expiry date for 1st Changsha office rent lease agreement. |
| 2026-03-10 | Expiry date for 2nd Beijing office rent lease agreement. |
| 2026-12-15 | Effective date for ASU 2024-03 (Income Statement Expense Disaggregation) for public business entities. |
| 2027-12-15 | Effective date for ASU 2024-03 (Income Statement Expense Disaggregation) for interim periods within annual reporting periods for public business entities. |
| 2028-03-31 | Interim period beginning for ASU 2024-03 for the Group's condensed combined financial statements. |
Recommendation
strong sellThe company exhibits severe financial distress with a substantial and growing shareholder deficit, accumulated losses, and negative operating cash flows. Revenue is declining significantly, and the company has explicitly raised "going concern" doubts. Material weaknesses in internal controls indicate fundamental governance issues. The heavy reliance on related party financing, which is unsecured and interest-free, suggests a lack of independent funding sources and raises questions about financial sustainability. Given these factors, the risk of further value erosion and potential business failure is extremely high, making it a strong sell for any investor.
Keywords
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