NEW YORK, May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Datasea Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSS) (“Datasea” or the “Company”), a technology company engaged in providing smart security solutions and developing education-related technologies in China, reported results for the fiscal third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2020.

Third Quarter 2020 Financial and Recent Highlights:

  • Secured 33 purchase orders for Datasea’s customized hardware and proprietary software solutions that are being utilized in public spaces on campuses, shopping malls, scenic areas, residential areas, and factories, with cash inflow from customers in full amount.
  • Commenced a six-location pilot program with K-12 schools and public communities in Nanjing and Taiyuan, to provide infrared thermometers and related hardware & software solutions aimed at detecting outbreaks, and completed the installation of the Epidemic Prevention and Control Systems in two K-12 schools, as the first part of the Company’s six-location pilot program.
  • Signed 17 new agreements since April 1, 2020 with various K-12 schools to deploy intelligent campus security systems.
  • Signed 12 new agreements since April 1, 2020 to deploy intelligent public community security systems.

Management Commentary

“In the fiscal third quarter 2020 we continued to make significant progress on our mission of enhancing the safety of the communities where we inhabit and work,” said Ms. Zhixin Liu, Chairwoman and CEO of Datasea. “Our organization’s unwavering commitment to our mission was evidenced in the third quarter of 2020 in our ability to focus our efforts on development and launch our Epidemic Prevention and Control System (the “System”). This System enhances the efficiency of community managers and provides a safer and more transparent work environment. The 45 purchase orders for this System that we have received to date represent a solid effort in our commercialization efforts for this product, giving us confidence going forward. In the educational market, we managed to secure 17 new agreements with K-12 schools since April, which we believe reflects the growing need for our solutions. We intend to direct our proprietary technology, sales channels, and operational momentum to help us to capitalize on future opportunities.”

Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

The Company did not generate any revenue in the fiscal third quarter of 2020 or during the same period one year ago.

Selling expense was $33,000 as compared to $34,000 in the same period one year ago. The decrease was primarily driven by lower salary expenses, and partly offset by higher travel expenses in the period.

General and administrative expenses decreased to $428,000 from $511,000 in the same year-ago period. The decrease was primarily due to the Company’s ongoing cost and expense management initiatives.

Research and development expenses increased to $109,000 from $29,000 in the same period one year ago. The increase was primarily due to investment in additional research and development personnel in the period.

Net loss totaled $(557,000), or $(0.03) per diluted share, as compared to net loss of $(343,000), or $(0.03) per diluted share, in the same period one year ago.

Fiscal Nine Months 2020 Financial Results

The Company did not generate any revenue in the first nine months of 2020 or the comparable period last year.

Selling expense decreased to $143,000 from $183,000 in the same year-ago period. The decrease was primarily driven by lower salary expenses, and partly offset by higher travel expenses in the period.

General and administrative expense increased to $1.4 million from $1.0 million in the same year-ago period. The increase was primarily due to higher rent expenses and professional fees.

Research and development expenses increased to $230,000 from $133,000 in the same year-ago period. The increase was primarily due to investment in additional research and development personnel in the period.

Net loss totaled $(1.7) million, or $(0.08) per diluted share, compared to net loss of $(1.3) million or $(0.06) per diluted share, in the same year-ago period.

About Datasea Inc.

Datasea is a technology company in China engaged in providing smart security solutions and developing education-related technologies. Datasea leverages its proprietary technologies, intellectual property, innovative products and market intelligence to provide comprehensive and optimized security solutions and education-related technologies to its clients. Datasea has been certified as one of the Zhongguancun High Tech Enterprises in recognition of its achievement in high technology products. Datasea's security and technology engineers and experts create, design, build and run various security systems and education technologies tailored to its clients' needs. Through its professional team and strong expertise in the industry, Datasea offers its clients a broad portfolio of security solutions, along with strategic advice and ongoing management of their security infrastructure, and digital education tools or programs. For additional company information, please visit: www.shuhaixinxi.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "target," "going forward," "outlook" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Datasea's control, which may cause Datasea's actual results, performance or achievements (including, without limitation, the performance and related results of operations arising from Datasea’s contracts and products addressed in this press release) to differ materially and in an adverse manner from anticipated results contained or implied in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Datasea's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov. Datasea does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under the law.


DATASEA INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

  March 31,
2020		  June 30,
2019		 
  (Unaudited)  (Audited) 
ASSETS      
       
CURRENT ASSETS      
Cash $2,010,811  $6,072,637 
Restricted cash  600,000   600,000 
Inventory  272,749   73,294 
Value-added tax prepayment  70,534   - 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  491,913   105,932 
         
Total current assets  3,446,007   6,851,863 
         
 NONCURRENT ASSETS        
Fixed assets, net  252,315   41,116 
Intangible assets, net  1,948,882   555,811 
Right-of-use assets, net  758,162   - 
         
Total noncurrent assets  2,959,359   596,927 
         
TOTAL ASSETS $6,405,366  $7,448,790 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
         
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Accounts payable $46,768  $13,088 
Advances from customers  1,361,134   1,318,897 
Accrued expenses and other payables  178,779   264,684 
Loan payable to shareholder  -   86,733 
Operating lease liabilities  348,401   - 
         
Total current liabilities  1,935,082   1,683,402 
         
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES        
Operating lease liabilities  421,558   - 
         
Total noncurrent assets  421,558   - 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES  2,356,640   1,683,402 
         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 375,000,000 shares authorized, 20,943,846 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019  20,944   20,944 
Additional paid-in capital  11,104,666   11,104,666 
Accumulated comprehensive income  179,000   189,906 
Accumulated deficit  (7,255,884)  (5,550,128)
         
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  4,048,726   5,765,388 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $6,405,366  $7,448,790 


DATASEA INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)

  NINE MONTHS
ENDED		  THREE MONTHS
ENDED		 
  March 31,
2020		  March 31,
2019		  March 31,
2020		  March 31,
2019		 
             
Revenues $-  $-  $-  $- 
Cost of goods sold  -   -   -   - 
                 
Gross profit  -   -   -   - 
                 
Operating expenses                
Selling  142,605   183,240   33,284   34,388 
General and administrative  1,373,837   1,013,136   428,227   510,983 
Research and development  229,511   133,103   109,146   29,218 
                 
Total operating expenses  1,745,953   1,329,479   570,657   574,589 
                 
Loss from operations  (1,745,953)  (1,329,479)  (570,657)  (574,589)
                 
Non-operating income                
Other (expense) income, net  (3,632)  (2,571)  2,784   894 
Interest income  43,828   47,114   10,134   32,696 
                 
Total non-operating income, net  40,196   44,543   12,918   33,590 
               - 
Loss before income tax  (1,705,757)  (1,284,936)  (557,739)  (540,999)
                 
Income tax  -   -   -   - 
                 
Net loss  (1,705,757)  (1,284,936)  (557,739)  (540,999)
                 
Other comprehensive item                
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)  (10,906)  222,332   719   198,209 
                 
Total comprehensive loss $(1,716,663) $(1,062,604) $(557,020) $(342,790)
                 
Net loss per share                
Basic and diluted $(0.08) $(0.06) $(0.03) $(0.03)
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding                
Basic and diluted  20,943,846   19,845,627   20,943,846   20,943,846 



DATASEA INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

  Nine Months Ended 
  March 31,
2020		  March 31,
2019		 
       
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net loss $(1,705,757) $(1,284,936)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  38,536   28,285 
Operating lease expense  113,211   - 
Changes in assets and liabilities:        
Inventory  (204,186)  279 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (394,017)  12,099 
Accounts payable  34,500   - 
Advance from customers  83,889   - 
Accrued expenses and other payables  (13,338)  (44,790)
Taxes payable  (105,098)  - 
Payment on operating lease liabilities  (132,953)  - 
         
Net cash used in operating activities  (2,285,214)  (1,289,063)
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Acquisition of fixed assets  (248,333)  (64,531)
Acquisition of intangible assets  (1,400,000)  - 
         
Net cash used in investing activities  (1,648,333)  (64,531)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Payment of loan payable - shareholder, net  (85,091)  (15,392)
Net proceeds from sale of common stock - offering  -   5,240,889 
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock  -   308,858 
         
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  (85,091)  5,534,355 
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  (43,189)  129,722 
         
Net (decrease) increase in cash and restricted cash  (4,061,826)  4,310,483 
         
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period  6,672,637   1,031,486 
         
Cash and restricted cash, end of period $2,610,811  $5,341,969 
         
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:        
Cash paid for interest $-  $- 
Cash paid for income tax $-  $- 
         
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:        
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $875,366  $- 

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