10-Q: Natures Miracle Q2 Revenue Plunges 86%, Liquidity Concerns Mount

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Quarterly Report


Natures Miracle Holding Inc. reported an 85.8% decline in quarterly revenue and a worsening working capital deficit, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.

Delay expectedRedOne Investment Limited loan balance of $230,000, originally due by December 11, 2024, was extended in two equal installments to July 15, 2025, and subsequently to September 10, 2025.A loan agreement with an independent third party for $100,000, originally due May 29, 2023, was extended multiple times, most recently to November 16, 2025.Loans with Tie (James) Li totaling $110,000 and $125,000 were extended multiple times, most recently to October 16, 2025.Loan agreements with NMCayman totaling $318,270 and $294,985 were extended multiple times, most recently to October 16, 2025.Convertible notes totaling $410,000, where investors declined conversion due to the company's failure to complete registration of converted shares, had their maturity dates extended to June and September 2025.Factor K (Funders App LLC dba Tenthly) filed a complaint on July 16, 2025, for an outstanding balance of $100,588.45, leading to a Stipulation of Settlement Agreement on July 22, 2025, with a new remittance schedule.Factor I (Webfunder LLC) filed a Settlement Agreement for Stay of Prosecution on July 31, 2025, agreeing to a new payment schedule from August 5, 2025, to December 9, 2025, for a total of $186,572.41 due to previous payment defaults.Factor L (Wave Advance, Inc.) entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release on August 1, 2025, requiring payments from August 5 to October 27, 2025, for an aggregate of $201,170 due to previous payment defaults.MaximCash Solutions LLC filed a complaint on July 8, 2025, due to failure to make required repayments, leading to a Standstill Agreement on August 6, 2025, after a partial payment of $61,720.
Capital raiseThe company has a $20 million equity financing program (ELOC) with GHS Investment, declared effective by the SEC, allowing it to draw on this facility for working capital.Big Lake Capital, LLC, a related party controlled by the CEO, entered into a $2 million Convertible Promissory Note on April 11, 2025, with an initial tranche of $600,000, and the company may borrow an additional $1,342,428.On May 7, 2025, the company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement to sell 250 shares of Series A Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $250,000, with a deposit of $238,000 received.Multiple convertible notes were issued to investors, including Diagonal Lending LLC, with varying principal amounts, interest rates (e.g., 12%, 14%), and conversion features (e.g., 25% or 35% discount to market price).Subsequent to June 30, 2025, the company obtained approximately $0.6 million in proceeds from new convertible notes for liquidity.On July 24, 2025, debt-to-equity conversion agreements were made with Tie (James) Li ($673,476 converted), Zhiyi (Jonathan) Zhang ($406,691 converted), George Yutuc ($52,083 converted), and Peng Zhang ($560,000 converted), effectively raising capital by settling liabilities with shares.
Worse than expectedRevenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025, decreased by 85.8% compared to the prior year, indicating a severe downturn in sales.Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2025, decreased by 93.6%, reflecting both lower sales volume and reduced gross margins from selling existing, lower-margin inventory.The company's cash position deteriorated significantly, with cash and cash equivalents dropping to $9,511 from $420,131 in six months.The working capital deficit worsened to $17.5 million, highlighting severe liquidity challenges.Provision for credit losses increased by over 1,000% for the quarter, indicating a higher risk of uncollectible receivables.Interest expenses surged due to reliance on high-interest loans and convertible notes, further burdening the company's financial health.

Summary

  • Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025, decreased by 85.8% to $484,009, down from $3,404,967 in the prior year period.
  • Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2025, plummeted by 93.6% to $28,958, compared to $452,220 in the same period last year, with gross margin falling to 6.0% from 13.3%.
  • Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $(1,770,937), a slight increase from $(1,768,319) in the prior year.
  • For the six months ended June 30, 2025, revenue decreased by 71.6% to $1,590,828, and gross profit decreased by 73.3% to $204,258.
  • Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $(3,790,748), a 7.0% decrease from $(4,075,125) in the prior year period.
  • Cash and cash equivalents significantly decreased to $9,511 as of June 30, 2025, from $420,131 as of December 31, 2024.
  • The working capital deficit worsened to approximately $17.5 million as of June 30, 2025, from $14.6 million as of December 31, 2024.
  • Management has determined that conditions raise substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern within one year.
  • The company was delisted from Nasdaq effective January 15, 2025, due to non-compliance with minimum shareholders' equity rules and is now trading on the OTC Market.

Sentiment

Score: 2

Explanation: The company faces severe financial distress, evidenced by an 85.8% revenue decline, a worsening working capital deficit, minimal cash, and explicit 'going concern' doubt. Its reliance on high-interest debt and related-party financing, coupled with multiple legal proceedings and a Nasdaq delisting, indicates a highly precarious financial position with significant operational challenges.

Positives

  • Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 40.5% for the three months and 22.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to reduced stock compensation, professional fees, and headcount.
  • Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, decreased by 7.0% compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to lower selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Negatives

  • Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025, decreased by 85.8% to $484,009, attributed to cash constraints and limited inventory.
  • Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2025, decreased by 93.6% to $28,958, with gross margin falling to 6.0% from 13.3%, driven by the sale of lower-margin existing inventory.
  • Provision for credit losses increased by 1,000.3% to $155,984 for the three months and 635.0% to $179,267 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, due to higher estimated credit risk on outstanding receivables.
  • Interest expense, net, increased by 24.6% to $606,326 for the three months and 90.5% to $1,503,343 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, due to multiple convertible notes and high-interest loans, including merchant cash advances with effective interest rates up to 113.58%.
  • Cash and cash equivalents declined significantly to $9,511 as of June 30, 2025, from $420,131 at December 31, 2024.
  • The working capital deficit increased to $17.5 million as of June 30, 2025, from $14.6 million as of December 31, 2024.
  • The company has experienced recurring losses from operations and negative cash flows from operating activities since 2022.
  • Delisted from Nasdaq effective January 15, 2025, due to non-compliance with minimum shareholders' equity rules.
  • Multiple material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting were identified, including lack of effective risk assessment, overall control environment, monitoring, human resources (segregation of duties), IT control design, and controls impacting financial reporting, revenue recognition, purchase cutoff, and income tax.

Risks

  • Substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern within one year due to recurring losses, negative cash flows, and working capital deficit.
  • Inability to secure additional financing on commercially acceptable terms, which is critical to fund expansion plans and operations.
  • High reliance on high-interest debt, including merchant cash advances with effective interest rates ranging from 84.0% to 113.58%, increasing financial burden.
  • Ongoing legal proceedings and claims, including lawsuits for breach of contract, wrongful discharge, fraud, and misappropriation of trade secrets, which could result in significant financial liabilities.
  • Customer and vendor concentration risk, with top 5 customers accounting for a significant portion of revenue and major vendors being critical for supply.
  • Material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, which could lead to financial misstatements or fraud.
  • Dependence on related party financing and transactions, which may not be on arm's-length terms.
  • Uncertainty regarding tariffs on imports from China, which could impact product costs and profitability.
  • Inability to replenish inventory due to cash constraints, directly impacting revenue generation.

Future Outlook

Management expects the revenue situation to improve once inventory levels are restored, contingent on securing additional financing in Q3 2025. The company plans to increase investments in product and brand development, evaluate acquisitions, and develop proprietary automated indoor growing systems. It also seeks to expand manufacturing relationships in Europe and enter joint ventures in other industry verticals to utilize excess space for vertical farming.

Management Comments

  • "Revenue declined due to cash constraints that restricted inventory purchases; as we were mainly selling our inventory on hand."
  • "The Company is seeking additional financing in Q3 to replenish inventory, and management expects the revenue situation to improve once inventory levels are restored."
  • "We can make no assurances that required financings will be available for the amounts needed, or on terms commercially acceptable to us, if at all."

Industry Context

Natures Miracle operates in the agriculture technology sector, specifically controlled environment agriculture (CEA), providing LED lights and related equipment. The company has diversified into electric vehicle distribution, data centers, and Bitcoin mining. The significant revenue decline and liquidity issues indicate severe underperformance relative to the growth potential in these diverse, high-growth industries. The company's reliance on high-interest debt and related-party financing suggests a struggle to compete and fund its ambitious multi-industry strategy, especially given the capital-intensive nature of data centers and EV distribution.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The company's gross margin of 6.0% for Q2 2025 is significantly below healthy industry standards for technology or specialized product companies, which typically aim for gross margins of 20% or higher to cover operating expenses and generate profit.
  • The substantial revenue decline of 85.8% in Q2 2025 and 71.6% for the six months is indicative of severe operational distress, contrasting sharply with the growth trends seen in the broader agriculture technology and controlled environment agriculture sectors.
  • The company's negative working capital of $17.5 million and minimal cash balance of $9,511 are far below liquidity benchmarks for stable businesses, which typically maintain positive working capital and sufficient cash reserves for at least 3-6 months of operations.
  • The reliance on high-interest merchant cash advances (up to 113.58% effective interest rate) and convertible notes with significant discounts to market price for financing is a red flag, indicating an inability to secure traditional, lower-cost capital, unlike well-capitalized industry peers.
  • The Nasdaq delisting due to non-compliance with minimum shareholders' equity rules places the company significantly below the governance and financial health standards expected of publicly traded companies on major exchanges.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Chief Operating OfficerDarin CarpenterN/A (transitioned to consultant)2024-07-31Mutual termination of employment agreement and transition to project-based work; 3,334 shares of common stock fully vested.
CEO (unpaid wages/salaries converted to equity)N/ATie (James) Li2025-07-24Conversion of $673,476 in unpaid wages/salaries into 5,160,739 shares of common stock.
Stockholder/Management (unpaid wages/salaries converted to equity)N/AZhiyi (Jonathan) Zhang2025-07-24Conversion of $406,691 in unpaid wages/salaries into 3,111,408 shares of common stock.
Chief Financial Officer (partial unpaid wages/salaries converted to equity)N/AGeorge Yutuc2025-07-24Conversion of $52,083 (50% of wages/salaries from Feb-Jun 2025) into 399,106 shares of common stock.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Internal Control WeaknessesIdentified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, including lack of effective risk assessment, overall control environment, monitoring, human resources (segregation of duties), information technology control design and operating effectiveness, controls impacting financial reporting, proper revenue recognition and purchase cutoff, and income tax controls.2025-06-30Raises substantial doubt about the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements. Remedial measures are planned but not yet fully implemented.
Nasdaq DelistingDelisted from Nasdaq due to non-compliance with Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) (minimum shareholders' equity rule).2025-01-15Results in trading on the OTC Market, potentially reducing liquidity and investor confidence.

Legal Proceedings

  • Two lawsuits filed by Megaphoton against NMI and its subsidiaries (Visiontech Group Inc., Hydroman Inc.) on August 22, 2023, asserting breach of contract/guarantee for $6,857,167. Megaphoton refiled in federal court, and the company claims forged signatures, fraud, and bad product qualities.
  • Complaint filed by Vien Le (former CFO) in San Bernardino Superior Court on March 1, 2024, alleging wrongful discharge and untimely payment of wages.
  • Complaint filed by Growterra, LLC on October 22, 2024, alleging breach of contract, fraud, and misappropriation of trade secrets, seeking rescission and unspecified damages. The company has filed a motion to compel discovery.
  • Cross-complaint filed by Visiontech against Beverly Hills View, Inc. (BHV) on October 30, 2024, in response to BHV's claim of $2,500,000 in damages for unsuitable lighting products.
  • Funders App LLC dba Tenthly (Factor K) filed a complaint on July 16, 2025, for an outstanding loan balance of $100,588.45, leading to a Stipulation of Settlement Agreement on July 22, 2025, for $129,463.45.
  • Webfunder LLC (Factor I) filed a Settlement Agreement for Stay of Prosecution on July 31, 2025, for a new payment schedule of $186,572.41 due to previous payment defaults.
  • Wave Advance, Inc. (Factor L) entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release on August 1, 2025, for payments totaling $201,170 due to previous payment defaults.
  • MaximCash Solutions LLC filed a complaint on July 8, 2025, due to repayment failure, leading to a Standstill Agreement on August 6, 2025, after a partial payment of $61,720.

Related Party Transactions

  • On September 24, 2024, Uninet Global Inc. (vendor, stockholder Zhiyi (Jonathan) Zhang) agreed to cancel $2,135,573 of outstanding trade payables owed by Visiontech, recorded as an increase in additional paid-in capital.
  • The remaining balance of $577,500 owed to Uninet was converted into 218,750 shares of common stock for Jonathan Zhang on November 19, 2024.
  • Iluminar Lighting LLC (customer and vendor, 10% investment) accounted for significant sales revenue ($58,616 for Q2 2025, $76,038 for YTD Q2 2025) and accounts receivable ($580,225 as of June 30, 2025).
  • Prepayments from Jonathan Zhang ($10,000) and Mr. Tie (James) Li ($2,700) as of June 30, 2025.
  • Deferred income contract liabilities from Iluminar Lighting LLC of $86,468 as of June 30, 2025.
  • Outstanding amounts due to Natures Miracle Inc. (Cayman) (NMCayman), controlled by CEO Tie Li, for legal and audit fees ($170,000 as of June 30, 2025).
  • Outstanding amounts due to Yang Wei (shareholder) for business operating fees ($23,813 as of June 30, 2025).
  • Outstanding amounts due to Zhiyi (Jonathan) Zhang for business operating fees ($17,120 as of June 30, 2025).
  • Accrued interest expense from related parties of $108,963 as of June 30, 2025.
  • Short-term loans from Zhiyi Zhang ($60,000), Tie Li ($35,000), and NMCayman ($35,755) as of June 30, 2025, with various extensions.
  • Convertible promissory note agreement with Big Lake Capital, LLC (controlled by CEO Tie Li) on April 11, 2025, for up to $2,000,000, with an initial tranche of $600,000 and a balance of $652,800 as of June 30, 2025.
  • Debt-to-equity conversion agreements on July 24, 2025, converting unpaid wages/salaries for Tie (James) Li ($673,476), Zhiyi (Jonathan) Zhang ($406,691), George Yutuc ($52,083), and a debt for Peng Zhang ($560,000) into common stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • **Shareholders**: Significant value erosion due to substantial losses, Nasdaq delisting, and potential for further dilution from ongoing capital raises and debt-to-equity conversions at low prices. The 'going concern' doubt poses an existential risk.
  • **Employees**: Reduced headcount and conversion of wages/salaries into equity for key management suggest financial strain that could impact employee morale and retention.
  • **Customers**: Limited inventory availability due to cash constraints could lead to unfulfilled orders, longer lead times, and reduced product offerings, potentially impacting customer satisfaction and retention.
  • **Suppliers**: Decreased accounts payable indicates reduced purchasing activity, which could strain supplier relationships. Payment defaults on merchant cash advances suggest difficulty in meeting obligations.
  • **Creditors**: Multiple payment defaults and subsequent settlement agreements indicate high credit risk. Lenders are imposing very high interest rates and protective clauses, reflecting the company's distressed financial state.

Next Steps

  • Seek additional financing in Q3 2025 to replenish inventory and support operations.
  • Implement remedial measures to address material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, including hiring qualified accounting personnel, providing GAAP training, and engaging external consultants.
  • Continue negotiations and settlements in ongoing legal proceedings to mitigate financial liabilities.
  • Develop additional manufacturing relationships and suppliers in Europe.
  • Continue developing proprietary all-in-one automated and robotic indoor growing systems.
  • Explore joint ventures in other industry verticals to utilize excess space for vertical farming.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2021-08-27Visiontech and Upland 858 LLC entered into a promissory note agreement.
2022-01-10Upland entered into a $3,000,000 commercial loan with Bank of the West and purchased a warehouse.
2022-01-17Company and NMCayman entered into two loan agreements for $318,270 and $294,985.
2022-02-01Upland leased the warehouse to Visiontech.
2022-06-01NMI entered into Share Exchange Agreements with Visiontech Group, Inc. and Hydroman, Inc.
2022-08-01Natures Miracle Holding Inc. (formerly LBBB Merger Corp.) incorporated under Delaware law.
2022-08-18NMI acquired 100% interest of Photon Technology (Canada) Ltd.
2022-08-27Upland entered into an assignment and assumption of unsecured promissory note with Assignees.
2022-09-28Company purchased a third vehicle and financed $56,440 through an auto loan.
2022-11-29Visiontech signed a loan with Zhiyi (Jonathan) Zhang for $100,000.
2022-12-01Company signed two loans with Tie (James) Li for a total of $610,000.
2023-04-11Iluminar Lighting LLC entered into a Debt Conversion Agreement with the Company, converting $1,000,000 of accounts receivable into 10% of Iluminar's shares.
2023-05-28Visiontech entered into a lease agreement for a vehicle.
2023-06-14Visiontech and Hydroman entered into a secured business loan agreement with Newtek Business Services Holdco 6, Inc. for up to $3,700,000.
2023-07-03Company entered into four convertible note agreements totaling $410,000.
2023-07-11Lakeshore signed a loan with Tie (James) Li for $125,000.
2023-07-17Company entered into a securities purchase agreement for a $180,000 convertible note and warrant.
2023-07-29Company closed an underwriting public offering for 166,667 units at $7.2 per unit.
2023-08-13Company entered a securities purchase agreement with 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC for a $181,700 promissory note.
2023-08-22Two separate lawsuits filed against NMI and its subsidiaries by Megaphoton.
2023-09-18Company entered into another securities purchase agreement with Diagonal for a $107,880 convertible promissory note.
2023-09-24Company entered into a trade payable forgiveness agreement with Uninet, canceling $2,135,573 of trade payables.
2023-10-14Company issued and sold a promissory note to Diagonal in the principal amount of $101,200.
2023-10-22Growterra, LLC filed a complaint against the Company and its CEO.
2023-10-30NMI entered into a loan agreement with an independent third party for $100,000.
2023-11-07Company entered into an underwriting agreement with D. Boral Capital LLC for a public offering of units and pre-funded units.
2023-11-11Hydroman, Inc. changed its name to Hydroman Electric Corporation.
2023-11-18Company filed a certificate of amendment to effect a one-for-thirty (1-for-30) reverse stock split, effective November 21, 2024.
2023-11-19Company entered into debt-to-equity conversion agreements with Peng Zhang, Uninet, and NMCayman.
2023-11-22NM Data entered into an investment agreement to acquire 51% of Future Tech Incorporated for $3 million.
2023-12-12Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Diagonal for $101,200.
2023-12-17Company entered into a securities purchase agreement for a $180,000 convertible note.
2023-12-30Company entered into a business loan and security agreement with Maximcash Solutions LLC for $311,000.
2024-01-15Nasdaq suspended trading in the Company's securities due to delisting.
2024-03-01NMI was notified of a complaint in San Bernardino Superior Court by Vien Le, its former CFO.
2024-03-05Megaphoton filed requests to dismiss cases against Hydroman and Visiontech in Los Angeles Superior Court.
2024-03-07Company's subsidiary Natures Miracles entered into a loan agreement with Peng Zhang for $1,405,000.
2024-03-11Lakeshore merged with and into the Company, and the Company consummated the merger with Natures Miracle, Inc. (NMI), treated as a reverse recapitalization.
2024-04-11Company entered into a lease agreement for an office in California.
2024-04-11Company signed a convertible promissory note agreement with Big Lake Capital, LLC for up to $2,000,000.
2024-05-07Company entered into an equity financing agreement (ELOC) with GHS Investments, LLC for up to $20,000,000.
2024-05-07Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (SPA) to sell 250 shares of Series A Preferred Stock for $250,000.
2024-05-07Company entered into another securities purchase agreement with Diagonal for a $140,250 convertible promissory note.
2024-06-10Company entered into another securities purchase agreement with Diagonal for a $126,260 convertible promissory note.
2024-07-20Visiontech entered into a lease agreement for another vehicle.
2024-08-29BHV filed an initial lawsuit against Visiontech.
2025-07-10Company entered into a convertible redeemable note with Lender 1 for $120,000.
2025-07-16Funders App LLC dba Tenthly (Factor K) filed a complaint against the Company.
2025-07-22Factor K and the Company entered into a Stipulation of Settlement Agreement.
2025-07-23Company entered into another securities purchase agreement with Diagonal for a $97,350 convertible promissory note.
2025-07-24Company entered into debt-to-equity conversion agreements with Tie (James) Li, Zhiyi (Jonathan) Zhang, George Yutuc, and Peng Zhang.
2025-07-25Company entered into the Amended Equity Financing Agreement (Amended EPFA) with GHS Investments, LLC, increasing purchase amount to $2,000,000.
2025-07-30Company entered into another securities purchase agreement with Diagonal for a $90,200 convertible promissory note.
2025-07-30Company entered into a loan agreement with Lender 2 for $230,000.
2025-07-31Webfunder LLC (Factor I) filed a Settlement Agreement for Stay of Prosecution.
2025-08-01Company and Wave Advance, Inc. (Factor L) signed a Settlement Agreement.
2025-08-04Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Lender 3 for $82,500.
2025-08-04Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Lender 4 for four 8% convertible redeemable notes.
2025-08-05Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Lender 5 for a $172,500 convertible promissory note and 200,000 shares of Class A common stock.
2025-08-06Company entered into a Standstill Agreement with MaximCash Solutions LLC.
2025-08-07Company wired $61,720 to MaximCash as partial payment.
2025-08-14Date of filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Recommendation

strong sell

The company is in severe financial distress, evidenced by an 85.8% quarterly revenue decline, a worsening working capital deficit, and minimal cash reserves. The explicit 'going concern' warning, Nasdaq delisting, and reliance on extremely high-interest debt and dilutive equity financing from related parties highlight an unsustainable financial model. Multiple legal proceedings and material weaknesses in internal controls further compound the risks. There is no clear path to profitability or sustainable operations, making the stock a high-risk investment with significant downside potential.

Keywords

Agriculture Technology, Controlled Environment Agriculture, LED Lighting, Indoor Farming, Bitcoin Mining, Electric Vehicles, SEC Filing, Quarterly Report, Financial Results, Going Concern, Liquidity, Debt, Nasdaq Delisting, Internal Controls

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