UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): May 20, 2021  

ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Nevada001-3464720-4672080
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

Room 1106, Xinghuo Keji Plaza, No. 2 Fengfu Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, PRC 100070
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

+86-10-60846616
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company [   ]

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [   ]

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 CNET Nasdaq Capital Market

 

 
 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 20, 2021, ZW Data Action Technologies Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release containing certain unaudited financial results for its first fiscal quarter of 2021. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

As provided in General Instruction B.2 of SEC Form 8-K, such information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and it shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated May 20, 2021.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.
   
  
Date: May 20, 2021By: /s/ Handong Cheng        
  Handong Cheng
  Chief Executive Officer
  

EdgarFiling

EXHIBIT 99.1

ZW Data Action Technologies Reports First Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results, highlighted by 91.5% increase in revenue to $8.40 million

BEIJING, May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: CNET) (the "Company"), an integrated Internet advertising, precision marketing, data analytics and other value-added blockchain services provider serving enterprise clients, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

First Quarter of 2021 Financial Results

Revenues

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, revenues increased by $4.01 million, or 91.5%, to $8.40 million from $4.38 million for the same period last year. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to the increase in revenues from our Internet advertising and related services business segment, as a result of economic recovery from the COVID-19 outbreak since the second half of last year.

Cost of revenues

Total cost of revenues increased by $5.63 million, or 161.5%, to $9.11 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 from $3.49 million for the same period last year. The increase in cost of revenues was primary attributable to the increase in costs associated with distribution of the right to use search engine marketing service we purchased from key search engines and cost related to providing Internet advertising services on our ad portals, which was in line with the increase in the related revenues.

Gross profit (loss) and gross profit (loss) margin

Gross loss was $0.72 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to gross profit of $0.90 million for the same period last year, which was primarily due to the negative gross margin rate incurred by our main stream of service revenues. Gross loss margin was 8.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to a gross profit margin of 20.5% for the same period last year.

Operating expenses

Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $0.14 million, or 83.0%, to $0.03 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 from $0.17 million for the same period last year. The decrease in sales and marketing expenses was mainly attributable to the decrease in share-based compensation expenses.

General and administrative expenses decreased by $1.80 million, or 64.4%, to $1.00 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 from $2.80 million for the same period last year. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was mainly attributable to the decrease in share-based compensation expenses and allowance for doubtful accounts, which decrease was partially offset by the increase in general administrative expenses due to the office shutdown in the first fiscal quarter last year, as a result of COVID-19 outbreak during that period.

Research and development expenses decreased by $0.14 million, or 65.4%, to $0.08 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 from $0.21 million for the same period last year. The decrease in research and development expenses was mainly attributable to the decrease in share-based compensation expenses.

Operating loss

Loss from operations was $1.82 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $2.28 million for the same period last year. Operating loss margin was 21.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to 51.9% for the same period last year.

Other income, net

Total other income increased to $2.48 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $0.04 million for the same period last year, which was primarily attributable to the increase in gain from change in fair value of warrant liabilities.

Net income (loss) attributable to CNET and earnings (loss) per share

Net income attributable to CNET was $0.69 million, or earnings per share of $0.02, for the three months ended March 31, 2021. This compared to a net loss attributable to CNET of $2.31 million, or loss per share of $0.11, for the same period last year.

Financial Condition

As of March 31, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $15.79 million, compared to $4.30 million as of December 31, 2020. Accounts receivable, net was $1.69 million as of March 31, 2021, compared to $2.41 million as of December 31, 2020. Working capital was $8.36 million as of March 31, 2021, compared to $4.86 million as of December 31, 2020.

Net cash used in operating activities was $3.71 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $1.52 million for the same period last year. Net cash used in investing activities was $1.87 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $1.12 million for the same period last year. Net cash provided by financing activities was $17.11 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $0.43 million for the same period last year.

About ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.

Established in 2003 and headquartered in Beijing, China, ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (the “Company”) offers Internet advertising, precision marketing, data analytics and other value-added services for enterprise clients. Leveraging its fully integrated services platform, proprietary database, and cutting-edge algorithms, ZW Data Action Technologies delivers customized, result-driven business solutions for small and medium-sized enterprise clients in China. The Company also develops blockchain and artificial intelligence enabled web/mobile applications and software solutions for general public, enterprise clients, and government agencies. More information about the Company can be found at: http://www.zdat.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of ZW Data Action Technologies Inc., which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including business uncertainties relating to government regulation of our industry, market demand, reliance on key personnel, future capital requirements, competition in general and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are or will be described in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. will be those anticipated by ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the Company) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

For more information, please contact:

Sherry Zheng        
Weitian Group LLC
Email: shunyu.zheng@weitian-ir.com
Phone: +1 718-213-7386

ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except for number of shares and per share data)

 March 31,
2021
 December 31,
2020
 (US $) (US $)
 (Unaudited)  
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents *$15,785 $4,297 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,217 and $4,247, respectively * 1,694  2,407 
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers * 7,194  4,657 
Due from related parties, net * 102  61 
Other current assets, net * 1,765  1,462 
Total current assets 26,540  12,884 
    
Long-term investments * 404  67 
Operating lease right-of-use assets * 2,199  48 
Property and equipment, net * 61  60 
Intangible assets, net * 3,603  2,557 
Blockchain platform applications development costs 4,403  4,406 
Long-term deposits and prepayments * 793  39 
Deferred tax assets, net * 624  606 
Total Assets$ 38,627 $ 20,667 
    
Liabilities and Equity   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable *$1,226 $608 
Advances from customers * 1,592  1,436 
Accrued payroll and other accruals * 286  489 
Taxes payable * 3,385  3,430 
Operating lease liabilities * 267  18 
Lease payment liabilities related to short-term leases * 200  203 
Other current liabilities * 306  333 
Warrant liabilities 10,919  1,505 
Total current liabilities 18,181  8,022 


Long-term liabilities:       
Operating lease liabilities-Non current * 1,953   32 
Long-term borrowing from a director 133   134 
Total Liabilities 20,267   8,188 
    
Commitments and contingencies   
    
Equity:   
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.’s stockholders’ equity   
Common stock (US$0.001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 31,304,915 shares and 26,062,915 shares at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively) 31   26 
Additional paid-in capital 54,980   49,772 
Statutory reserves 2,598   2,598 
Accumulated deficit (40,295)  (40,980)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,110   1,129 
Total ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.’s stockholders’ equity 18,424   12,545 
    
Noncontrolling interests (64)  (66)
Total equity 18,360   12,479 
    
Total Liabilities and Equity$ 38,627  $ 20,667 

*All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company’s general assets.


ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
(In thousands, except for number of shares and per share data)

    
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2021   2020 
 (US $) (US $)
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
    
Revenues   
From unrelated parties$8,396  $4,371 
From related parities -   13 
Total revenues 8,396   4,384 
Cost of revenues 9,113   3,485 
Gross (loss)/profit (717)  899 
    
Operating expenses   
Sales and marketing expenses 28   165 
General and administrative expenses 996   2,796 
Research and development expenses 74   214 
Total operating expenses 1,098   3,175 
    
Loss from operations (1,815)  (2,276)
    
Other income/(expenses)   
Interest income/(expense), net 1   (1)
Other expenses (24)  (1)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities 2,507   46 
Total other income 2,484   44 
    
Income/(loss) before income tax benefit/(expense) and noncontrolling interests 669   (2,232)
Income tax benefit/(expense) 18   (78)
Net income/(loss) 687   (2,310)
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (2)  - 
Net income/(loss) attributable to ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.$ 685  $ (2,310)


Net income/(loss)$687  $(2,310)
Foreign currency translation (loss)/gain (19)  72 
Comprehensive income/(loss) 668   (2,238)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests (2)  (1)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.$ 666  $ (2,239)
     
Earnings/(loss) per share   
Earnings/(loss) per common share   
    
Basic and diluted$ 0.02  $ (0.11)
    
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:   
    
Basic and diluted 28,505,181   20,397,406 
        


ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

  
 Three Months Ended March 31,
  2021   2020 
  (US $)   (US $) 
  (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Cash flows from operating activities       
Net income/(loss)$687  $(2,310)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities       
Depreciation and amortization 112   207 
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets 36   3 
Share-based compensation expenses 100   1,919 
Provision for allowances for doubtful accounts -   410 
Deferred taxes (18)  (5)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities (2,507)  (46)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities   
Accounts receivable 700   (255)
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers (2,630)  2,236 
Due from related parties -   29 
Other current assets 7   (5)
Long-term deposits and prepayments (794)  (1,125)
Accounts payable 628   (147)
Advances from customers 169   123 
Accrued payroll and other accruals (188)  34 
Other current liabilities 25   319 
Taxes payable (18)  94 
Lease payment liability related to short-term leases (1)  37 
Operating lease liabilities (14)  - 
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities (3,706)  1,518 
    
Cash flows from investing activities   
Cash effect of deconsolidation of VIEs’ subsidiaries (8)  - 
Investments and advances to ownership investee entities (385)  - 
Short-term loan to an unrelated party (312)  (815)
Payment for purchase of software technologies (1,160)  - 
Payment for blockchain platform applications development costs -   (302)
Net cash used in investing activities (1,865)  (1,117)


Cash flows from financing activities   
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrant (net of cash offering cost of US$1,600) 17,111   - 
Repayment of short-term bank loan -   (430)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities 17,111   (430)
    
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash and cash equivalents (52)  (19)
    
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 11,488   (48)
    
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 4,297   1,603 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period$ 15,785  $ 1,555