Overview

The Company's business primarily consists of two types of products: coffee and liquor. The Company, through its PRC subsidiaries, develops, produces, markets and sells flagship "coffee tea" products, which are innovative specialty coffee products with Chinese black tea's taste, as well as black coffee products and other coffee products. We sell our coffee products wholesale to retail partners and corporate customers, and we also sell directly to consumers in the PRC via our e-commerce channels. We commit to build the first brand of "coffee tea" culture in the PRC. As of the date of this report, we have entered into franchise agreements with a large number of franchisees relating to the distribution, marketing and sale of our coffee products, and we are offering five different coffee products.





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Our liquor products are sold across China through sales agents, distributors and franchisees. Our licensed "Nainiang Liquor" retail stores have opened in a dozen cities in China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Chongqing, Chengdu, Kunming, Foshan, Zhaoqing, Huangshan, Jingzhou and Baoding, to primarily market and sell our proprietary brand liquor products to consumers. We supply the licensed retail stores with our liquor products and maintain quality and uniformity throughout the licensed stores by requiring uniform retail prices, providing continual trainings, periodic field visits by our marketing personnel and holding annual and special meetings of franchisees. Such retail stores launch marketing initiatives like tasting events to increase our brand awareness and promote sales. We currently sell six liquor products, including featured "coffee spirit" products and vintage "Baijiu" products. Our "coffee spirit" products are independently innovated by us and unique in China, with premium quality, good taste and large profit margin. Our "Baijiu" (a type of Chinese liquor made from whole grain with alcohol content from 40-60%) products have excellent quality and we own a large stock of vintage Baijiu whose value grows as they age. The liquor market size is massive which generates more revenues than the coffee business.

Our coffee factory in Dongguan as well as offices, contracted liquor producers and licensed "Nainiang Liquor" retail stores in Shenzhen have been temporarily closed due to COVID-19 resurgences and local containment measures. Consumer demand for liquor products has dropped during lockdown periods as a result of social distancing policies and reduced gatherings. In addition, our plan to expand internationally has largely stalled due to COVID-19. It remains difficult to predict the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the broader economy and our coffee and liquor business in particular.

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make certain estimates and to apply judgments. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience, current trends and other factors that management believes to be important at the time the financial statements are prepared. On a regular basis, we review our accounting policies and how they are applied and disclosed in our condensed consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates made by management.

We believe that of our significant accounting policies, which are described in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements, the following accounting policies involve a greater degree of judgment and complexity. Accordingly, these are the policies we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our financial condition and results of operations.

Revenue Recognition

Our revenues primarily include product sales, franchise fees and income and revenues from transactions with franchisees.

Product sales

Product sales represent the sale of "coffee tea," other coffee products, "coffee spirit" and other liquor products. Such revenue is recognized net of value-added taxes, upon delivery at such time that title passes to the customers.

Franchise fees and income

Franchise fees and income primarily include upfront franchise fees, such as initial fees, pre-opening assistance to operate wine stores, subsequent training provided to franchisees and renewal fees. We have determined that the services provided in exchange for upfront franchise fees are highly interrelated with the franchise rights. The franchise rights are accounted for as rights to access our symbolic intellectual property in accordance with ASC 606, and we recognize upfront franchise fees received from a franchisee as revenue when performance obligations are satisfied in accordance with the franchise agreement or the renewal agreement. The franchise agreement term is typically 3 years.

Revenues from transactions with franchisees

Revenues from transactions with franchisees consist primarily of sales of wine and liquor products. We sell and deliver wine and liquor products to the franchisees. The performance obligations arising from such transactions are considered distinct from the franchise agreement as they are not highly dependent on the franchise agreement and the customer can benefit from the procurement service on its own. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control over ordered items, generally upon delivery to the franchisees.




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In determining the amount and timing of revenue from contracts with customers, we exercise significant judgment with respect to collectability of the amount; however, the timing of recognition does not require significant judgment, as it is based on either the franchise term or the date of product shipment, none of which require estimation.

We do not incur a significant amount of contract acquisition costs in conducting the franchising activities. We believe the franchising arrangements do not contain a significant financing component.

Our revenue recognition policy is compliant with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods and is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods. In addition, the standard requires disclosure of the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The amount of revenue that is recorded reflects the consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods. We apply the following five-step model in order to determine this amount:



  (i)   identification of the goods and services in the contract;

  (ii)  determination of whether the goods and services are performance
        obligations, including whether they are distinct in the context of the
        contract;

  (iii) measurement of the transaction price, including the constraint on variable
        consideration;

  (iv)  allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and

  (v)   recognition of revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies each performance
        obligation.


We only apply the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that we will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer. Once a contract is determined to be within the scope of ASC 606 at contract inception, we review the contract to determine which performance obligations we must deliver and which of these performance obligations are distinct. We recognize as revenues the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when the performance obligation is satisfied or as it is satisfied. Generally, our performance obligations are transferred to customers at a point in time, typically upon delivery or service being rendered.

For all reporting periods, we have not disclosed the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for all product revenue contracts with an original expected length of one year or less, which is an optional exemption that is permitted under the adopted rules.



                                                  For the years ended
                                                      December 31,
Revenue                                           2021            2020
Product sales                                 $ 11,381,616     $ 1,194,427
Franchise fees and income                          848,429               -
Revenues from transactions with franchisees     25,163,757               -
                                              $ 37,393,802     $ 1,194,427



                                                                       As of
                                                                    December 31,
Contract liabilities                                             2021          2020

Deferred revenue related to prepaid coffee and wine products $ 20,881 $ 27,648 Deferred revenue related to upfront franchise fees

               716,634            -
                                                               $ 737,515     $ 27,648




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Contract liabilities primarily consist of deferred revenue related to prepaid wine products and upfront franchise fees. Deferred revenue related to prepaid wine products represents advance from franchisees for future supply of products which is expected to be recognized as revenue in the next 12 months. Deferred revenue related to upfront franchise fees represents the training service to be delivered over the term of franchise agreement that as of December 31, 2021, we expect to recognize revenue of $221,831 within the next 12 months.

We have elected, as a practical expedient, not to disclose the value of remaining performance obligations associated with the franchise agreement in exchange for franchise right and related training services. The remaining duration of the performance obligation is the remaining contractual term of each franchise agreement. Revenue from training services provided to franchisees is recognized upon the conduct and delivery of training.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially expose us to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other receivables, inventory and advance to suppliers. As of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, substantially all of our cash and cash equivalents were deposited with financial institutions with high-credit ratings and quality. The following customers had an accounts receivable balance greater than 10% of total accounts receivable at December 31, 2021.



               Amount          %
Customer A   $ 1,540,197        51 %
Customer B     1,472,059        49 %
             $ 3,012,256       100 %


We did not have customers constituting 10% or more of the net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Statements. This ASU requires a financial asset (or group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. This Accounting Standards Update affects entities holding financial assets and net investment in leases that are not accounted for at fair value through net income. The amendments affect loans, debt securities, trade receivables, net investments in leases, off balance sheet credit exposures, reinsurance receivables, and any other financial assets not excluded from the scope that have the contractual rights to receive cash. For smaller public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after January 1, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. All entities may adopt the amendments in this Update through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective (that is, a modified-retrospective approach). We are in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of this pronouncement on its consolidated financial statements.

We review new accounting standards as issued. We have not identified any other new standards that it believes will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Microalliance Group Inc. attached hereto for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Revenue

We generated $37,393,802 in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $1,194,427 for the year ended December 31, 2020. There was an increase in total revenues of $36,199,375 or 3,031% compared with the fiscal year 2020.

Our business is gradually recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, which was less severe in 2021 as compared to 2020. The measures taken by the Chinese government to contain the virus have been effective, business has returned to normal and the market has substantially regained confidence. The recovery of the economy has positively affected our results, and we earned a significant portion of revenue from our new liquor products that was launched in January 2021. In addition, we acquired Nainiang Liquor on June 3, 2021, which contributed $21,628,675 to our consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021.





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Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue was $10,422,569 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $176,393 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase of cost of revenue by $10,246,176 or 5,809% was relatively in line with the increase in revenue. The cost of revenue consists of the cost of raw materials and cost of manufactured goods sold to customers, including labor cost, rental expense, research, and development costs, etc. The acquisition of Nainiang Liquor contributed $7,388,108 to our consolidated cost of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021.




Gross profit


Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $26,971,233 compared with $1,018,034 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The decrease in gross profit margin of 72% for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 85% for the year ended December 31, 2020 was due to a lower margin for the new liquor products from the acquisition of Nainiang Liquor. The gross profit margin of Nainiang Liquor for the year ended December 31, 2021 was 66%.

Operating Expenses

Selling and marketing expenses

Our selling expenses for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were $586,228 and $108,364, respectively. Selling expenses consist primarily of salary and welfare for sales staff, advertising expense and exhibition expense. The increase of selling and marketing expenses by $477,864 or 441% was relatively in line with the increase in revenue. In addition, the acquisition of Nainiang Liquor contributed $251,802 to our consolidated selling and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021.

General and administrative expense



By far the most significant component of our operating expenses for both the
years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was general and administrative expenses
of $1,525,321 and $1,519,552, respectively. The following table sets forth the
main components of our general and administrative expenses for the years ended
December 31, 2021 and 2020.

                                                           For the years ended
                                                              December 31,
                                                     2021                       2020
                                              Amount         % of        Amount         % of
                                               (US$)        Total         (US$)        Total
General and administrative expense:
Consultancy fee                             $   574,202       37.7 %   $   626,885       41.3 %
Salary and welfare                              381,454       25.0 %       355,914       23.4 %
Rental expenses                                 296,090       19.4 %       270,657       17.8 %
Research and development costs                   44,396        2.9 %        98,892        6.5 %
Office expenses                                  47,278        3.1 %        27,640        1.8 %
Travel and accommodations                        39,698        2.6 %        40,781        2.7 %
Entertainment                                    24,235        1.6 %        25,480        1.7 %
Others                                          117,968        7.7 %        73,303        4.8 %

Total general and administrative expenses $ 1,525,321 100 % $ 1,519,552 100 %

Slight increase in general and administrative expenses by $5,769 or 0.4% from $1,519,552 for the year ended December 31, 2020 to $1,525,321 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The general and administrative expenses remained stable due to the cost saving measures implemented in 2021 such as streamline of manpower, better controls on business expenses, etc. The acquisition of Nainiang Liquor contributed $192,023 to our consolidated general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021.





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Net Profit

We reported a net profit of $18,675,547 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to a net loss of $(627,870) for the year ended December 31, 2020, an increase of $19,303,417 or 3,074%. The increase was primarily attributable to the fact that our revenue has increased significantly, whereas the increase in administrative expenses is lower than the increase of revenue, because some expenses are fixed costs in nature. In addition, the acquisition of Nainiang Liquor contributed $10,346,744 to our consolidated net profit for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Liquidity and Capital Resources



                                                   As of
                                               December 31,
                                           2021             2020
Working capital:
Total current assets                   $ 30,383,395     $    505,082
Total current liabilities                (2,731,608 )     (1,947,717 )

Working capital surplus (deficiency) $ 27,651,787 $ (1,442,635 )

As of December 31, 2021, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1,190,465. To date, we have financed our operations primarily through working capital generated from our profitable business. The following table provides detailed information about our net cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:



                                                                         As of
                                                                     December 31,
                                                                  2021           2020
Cash flows:
Net cash provided by operating activities                      $ 1,288,533        37,755
Net cash used in investing activities                             (177,613 )      (2,800 )
Net cash provided by financing activities                                -             -

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 18,028 3,516 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

                        1,128,948        38,471
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year                  61,517        23,046
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year               $ 1,190,465        61,517



Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,288,533 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The difference between our net profit of $18,675,548 and net cash provided by operating activities was mainly attributable to the depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets of $104,192, and the decrease in other operating assets and liabilities of $17,491,207 which was primarily due to the cash flows used in purchase of inventory, advance paid to suppliers, decrease in collections from accounts receivables and decrease payment in accounts payable.




Investing Activities


Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $177,613, as compared to $2,800 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in cash used in investing activities was mainly attributable to cash of $48,689 acquired from the acquisition of Nainiang Liquor, which was offset by the decrease in cash of $226,302 from the acquisition of leasehold improvements and equipment and intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2021. We will evaluate and assess the COVID-19 pandemic impact to our business to determine the plan for increasing our capital expenditures in the future periods.





Financing Activities



There were no cash flows movements from financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

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