10-Q: SEATech Ventures Corp. Reports Q3 2024 Results with Revenue Decline and Increased Net Loss

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Quarterly Report


SEATech Ventures Corp. reported a net loss of $101,108 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, with no revenue generated during the third quarter.

Capital raiseThe company depends substantially on financing activities to provide liquidity and capital resources.Management believes the existing shareholder or external financing will provide the additional cash to meet the Company's obligations as they become due.There is no assurance that future financing will be available or on terms satisfactory to the company.
Worse than expectedThe company's revenue was $0 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $248,340 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.The net loss increased to $101,108 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, from $70,026 for the same period in 2023.

Summary

  • SEATech Ventures Corp. reported its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
  • The company did not generate any revenue in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $248,340 in the same period of 2023.
  • The net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $101,108, which is an increase from the $70,026 loss in the same period of 2023.
  • General and administrative expenses decreased to $103,008 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, from $129,831 in the same period of 2023.
  • The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to $22,108 as of September 30, 2024, from $49,552 as of September 30, 2023.
  • The company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting.

Sentiment

Score: 2

Explanation: The document indicates significant financial challenges, including zero revenue, increased losses, and material weaknesses in internal controls. The company's ability to continue as a going concern is also in question, leading to a very negative sentiment.

Positives

  • General and administrative expenses decreased to $103,008 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, from $129,831 in the same period of 2023.
  • Selling and distribution expenses decreased to $65 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, from $835 in the same period of 2023.

Negatives

  • The company reported zero revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
  • The net loss increased to $101,108 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
  • Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $22,108 as of September 30, 2024.
  • The company has a significant accumulated deficit of $998,017.
  • Material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting were identified.

Risks

  • The company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on improving profitability and continued financial support from its Chief Executive Officer and shareholder.
  • There is no assurance that future financing will be available or on terms satisfactory to the company.
  • The company has material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, which could lead to misstatements in financial reports.
  • The company has a history of losses and negative operating cash flow.

Future Outlook

The company expects increased levels of operating activities going forward will result in more significant cash flows, and depends substantially on financing activities to provide liquidity and capital resources.

Management Comments

  • Management believes the existing shareholder or external financing will provide the additional cash to meet the Company's obligations as they become due.
  • Management has identified material weaknesses which have caused management to conclude that, as of September 30, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.

Industry Context

The company operates in the technology industry, specifically focusing on information and communication technology (ICT). The lack of revenue and increasing losses suggest challenges in the current market environment or the company's business model.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • It is difficult to make a direct comparison to industry standards without knowing the specific niche within the ICT sector that SEATech Ventures operates in.
  • However, the lack of revenue and increasing losses are concerning and would likely place the company below average compared to other companies in the technology sector.
  • Companies like Greenpro Capital Corp (GRNQ), which has a 27.55% shareholding in SEATech, may be a comparable company, but without detailed financial information for GRNQ, a direct comparison is not possible.
  • The company's investments in other companies such as AsiaFIN Holdings Corp., Angkasa-X Holdings Corp., JOCOM Holdings Corp., and catTHIS Holdings Corp. are strategic, but their performance is not detailed in this report.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Chief Financial OfficerMr. Tan Hock ChyeMr. Prabodh Kumar A/L Kantilal H. Sheth2023-12-14Mr. Tan Hock Chye resigned on November 1, 2023, and Mr. Sheth was appointed on December 14, 2023.
Chief Financial OfficerMr. Prabodh Kumar A/L Kantilal H. ShethNA2024-05-08Mr. Sheth resigned on May 8, 2024.
Executive DirectorNAMr. Tan See Meng2023-12-14Mr. Tan See Meng was appointed as Executive Director on December 14, 2023.
Independent Non-Executive DirectorMr. Louis Ramesh RubenNA2023-12-13Mr. Ruben resigned on December 13, 2023.
Non-Executive DirectorMr. Seah Kok WahNA2023-12-13Mr. Seah Kok Wah resigned on December 13, 2023.

Legal Proceedings

  • The company is not involved in any material legal proceedings.

Related Party Transactions

  • The company has significant related party transactions, including payables to GreenPro Financial Consulting Limited, Asia UBS Global Limited, and GreenPro Global Capital Village Sdn. Bhd.
  • The company has investments in related parties such as AsiaFIN Holdings Corp., Angkasa-X Holdings Corp., JOCOM Holdings Corp., and catTHIS Holdings Corp.
  • The company had revenue from related parties in 2023, but none in 2024.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders are negatively impacted by the company's poor financial performance and material weaknesses in internal controls.
  • Employees may be concerned about the company's financial stability and future prospects.
  • Customers may be impacted by the company's ability to provide services due to its financial challenges.
  • Creditors may be at risk due to the company's negative cash flow and accumulated deficit.

Next Steps

  • The company needs to improve its profitability and secure additional financing to meet its obligations.
  • The company needs to address the material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting.
  • The company needs to develop a strategy to generate revenue.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2018-03-12SEATech Ventures Corp. incorporated in Labuan.
2018-04-02SEATech Ventures Corp. organized as a Nevada limited liability company.
2018-05-02Company acquired 100% interest in SEATech Ventures Corp., a private limited liability company incorporated in Labuan, Malaysia.
2018-12-21SEATech Ventures Corp., the Malaysia Company acquired 100% interest in SEATech Ventures (HK) Limited.
2021-10-04SEATech Ventures (HK) Limited subscribed 60% of the equity interests in SEATech Bigorange CVC Sdn. Bhd.
2022-01-03SEATech Ventures (HK) Limited acquired 100% equity interest of SEATech Ventures Sdn. Bhd.
2022-02-22The Malaysia Company changed its company name to SEATech CVC Sdn. Bhd.
2022-02-25SEATech Ventures (HK) Limited further acquired 40% of the equity interests in SEATech CVC Sdn. Bhd.
2023-07-12Company entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Just Supply Chain Limited.
2023-10-13Company issued 21,831,660 shares of its restricted common stock for the acquisition of Just Supply Chain Limited.
2024-05-06The acquisition of Just Supply Chain Limited was cancelled.
2024-07-01The 21,831,660 shares issued for the acquisition of Just Supply Chain Limited were returned to the Company.
2024-09-30End of the reporting period for the quarterly report.
2024-11-14Date of the quarterly report filing.

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