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HomesToLife Ltd Reports 21% Decrease in Net Revenue for First Half of 2024 Due to Economic Challenges

Quiver Quantitative ·  Nov 25, 2024 07:20

HomesToLife experienced a 21% revenue decrease and reported a net loss of $452,438 for the first half of 2024.

Quiver AI Summary

HomesToLife Ltd. reported a net revenue of $1,993,323 for the first half of 2024, a 21% decrease from $2,527,724 in the same period in 2023, primarily due to reduced sales in upholstered home furniture amidst rising inflation and economic slowdowns affecting Singapore's furniture market. The company's gross profit margin also fell from 68.8% to 66.1%, impacted by higher freight costs. Operating expenses increased by 8.2%, largely due to elevated general and administrative expenses, while the company incurred a loss of $508,865 from operations compared to a profit of $52,847 in 2023. This led to a net loss of $452,438, or $(0.03) per share, compared to a net income of $74,986, or $0.01 per share, a year earlier. Following its Nasdaq debut in October 2024, HomesToLife is pursuing new initiatives to boost future performance.

Potential Positives

  • The Company is trading on Nasdaq as of October 1, 2024, which may enhance visibility and credibility in the market.
  • Management is working on new initiatives to expand the business into Asia, indicating a forward-looking strategy aimed at future growth.
  • Despite a decrease in net revenue, the Company reported an increase in total operating expenses primarily due to an IPO audit fee, showing investment in compliance and growth activities.

Potential Negatives

  • The Company experienced a significant 21% decline in net revenue, indicating a potential loss of market share or consumer interest in its products.
  • HomesToLife reported a net loss of $452,438 for the first half of 2024, a stark contrast to a net income of $74,986 in the corresponding period in 2023, highlighting a concerning financial downturn.
  • Total long-term liabilities increased by $760,496 compared to the end of 2023, raising concerns about the Company's financial stability and ability to manage debt amidst declining revenues.

FAQ

What were HomesToLife's revenue figures for the first half of 2024?

HomesToLife reported a net revenue of $1,993,323 for the first half of 2024, a 21% decrease compared to 2023.

Why did HomesToLife experience a decrease in revenue?

The decrease was mainly due to a decline in sales of upholstered furniture, impacted by inflation and global economic slowdown.

What was HomesToLife's gross profit margin in 2024?

The gross profit margin for the first half of 2024 was 66.1%, down from 68.8% in the previous year.

How did operating expenses change for HomesToLife?

Operating expenses increased by $138,473, primarily due to higher general and administrative costs, including an IPO audit fee.

What loss did HomesToLife report for the first half of 2024?

The company reported a net loss of $452,438, or $(0.03) per share, compared to a net income of $74,986 in 2023.

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Full Release



SINGAPORE, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

HomesToLife Ltd (Nasdaq: HTLM) ("HomesToLife"

or the

"Company

"), one of the leading home furniture products retail chains in Singapore, today announced that, for the first six months of 2024 ended June 30, 2024, the Company had net revenue of $1,993,323, a 21 percent decrease compared to net revenue of $2,527,724 for the first six months of 2023.



The Company's decrease in net revenue was primarily due to a decline in revenue from sales of its leather and fabric upholstered home furniture products compared to such sales in the corresponding six-month period in 2023. This decrease was chiefly the result of rising inflation and the overall slowdown in global economic conditions, both of which negatively impacted Singapore's home furniture market.



For the first half of 2024, the Company's gross profit margin was 66.1 percent as compared to 68.8 percent for the first six months of 2023, a decline primarily attributable to an increase in inward freight costs.



For the first half of 2024, HomesToLife also saw an increase of $138,473, or 8.2 percent, in total operating expenses, compared to the first half of 2023. This increase was primarily the result of a rise in general and administrative expenses of $570,593, mainly consisting of an IPO audit fee of $419,706. The increase in general and administrative expenses was largely offset by a decrease of $432,119 in sales and distribution expenses, mainly due to marketing support from a related party for introducing new designs and products to the market.



The Company had a loss from operations of $508,865 during the first half of 2024, as compared to income from operations of $52,847 for the six months ended June 30, 2023.



Adding other income, which amounted to $56,427 in the first half of 2024 and $22,139 in the first half of 2023, HomesToLife had a net loss of $452,438, or $(0.03) per share, for the first half of 2024, as compared to net income of $74,986, or $0.01 per share, for the same period in 2023.



Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2024 was $544,294, as compared to $1,366,956 at December 31, 2023.



Net cash used in operating activities during the first half of 2024 was $899,519, as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $53,225 for the same period in 2023.



Total long-term liabilities at June 30, 2024 was $2,985,724, as compared to $2,225,228 at December 31, 2023.



Weighted average number of ordinary shares was 13,250,000 at both June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023.



"We are thrilled to have begun trading on Nasdaq on October 1 of this year," said the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Phua Mei Ming. "Our performance for the first six months of 2024 reflected the effect of certain global economic factors which had been impacting Singapore's home furniture sector."



"In response, we are working on a number of new initiatives to expand our business into the rest of Asia. As a result, we are hopeful these initiatives will improve top and bottom-line performance on our financials for the second half of this year."




Conference Call Details



The Company will host a conference call to review the financial results on

Tuesday, November 26 at 8:30 a.m. ET.


Conference Call Dial-in:


US toll free: 1-877-269-7751


International: 1-201-389-0908


Conference ID: HomesToLife





Please dial five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled time.




For those who would prefer to receive a call rather than dialing in, please register via the following link:



Call me


.

Please use this option 15 minutes prior to the conference call start time.




Conference Replay

: A replay of this call will be available on

November 26, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET until December 3, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.



To access the replay, please dial:

US toll free: 1- 844-512-2921


International: 1-412-317-6671


Access ID: 13750309




About HomesToLife Ltd



The Company's wholly owned subsidiary and operating company, HomesToLife Pte. Ltd., is one of the leading home furniture retailers that offers and sells customized furniture solutions in Singapore. As of October 2024, it has six retail store locations. It has helped homeowners create living spaces that reflect their individuality since 2014. Its product offerings include leather and fabric upholstered furniture, case goods and accessories, and offers a one-stop shop for retail customers to furnish their homes. "HomesToLife" has a long-standing pledge to offer fair prices, great value, consistent and reliable quality, and on-time delivery to its customers. The Company's website,





, offers consumers a seamless shopping experience online and post-sales customer service support.




FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS



Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "approximates," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may" or other similar expressions in this prospectus. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC.




Contacts



HomesToLife Ltd Contact:
6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-01/02
Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Email: Investor@homestolife.com




Investor Relations Inquiries:



Skyline Corporate Communications Group, LLC
Scott Powell, President
Office: (646) 893-5835
Email: info@skylineccg.com










































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































HOMESTOLIFE LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES


UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS





As of




December 31, 2023



June 30, 2024



June 30, 2024




SGD



SGD



USD



ASSETS











Current assets:













Cash and cash equivalents



1,802,469




739,423




544,294


Accounts receivables



149,602




238,375




175,469


Inventories, net



889,907




1,109,782




816,917


Amounts due from related parties



505,716




-




-


Amount due from former shareholder



730,300




-




-


Deposit, prepayments and other receivables



909,738




1,319,319




971,159


Deferred offering cost



-




1,035,204




762,020


Income tax recoverable



-




26,765




19,702


Total current assets



4,987,732




4,468,868




3,289,561















Non-current assets:













Plant and equipment, net



297,587




359,509




264,637


Right-of-use assets, net



4,100,541




5,349,876




3,938,076


Total non-current assets



4,398,128




5,709,385




4,202,713
















TOTAL ASSETS




9,385,860




10,178,253




7,492,274
















LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY














Current liabilities:













Accounts payable



1,310,787




471,648




347,184


Customer deposits



1,117,364




1,168,742




860,319


Accrued liabilities and other payables



285,756




239,298




176,149


Lease liabilities



1,632,192




1,835,793




1,351,338


Amount due to intermediate holding company



-




922,040




678,719


Total current liabilities



4,346,099




4,637,521




3,413,709















Long-term liabilities:













Other payables



125,083




125,083




92,074


Lease liabilities



2,809,102




3,931,024




2,893,650


Total long-term liabilities



2,934,185




4,056,107




2,985,724
















TOTAL LIABILITIES




7,280,284




8,693,628




6,399,433















Commitments and contingencies



-




-




-















Shareholders' equity:













Ordinary share, US$0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 13,250,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024*



1,747




1,747




1,325


Additional paid-in capital



38,798,253




38,798,253




28,559,627


Accumulated other comprehensive loss



(4,666,758

)



(4,673,072

)



(3,439,916

)

Accumulated losses



(32,027,666

)



(32,642,303

)



(24,028,195

)

Total shareholders' equity



2,105,576




1,484,625




1,092,841
















TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY




9,385,860




10,178,253




7,492,274



* The shares amounts are presented on a retroactive basis.





























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































HOMESTOLIFE LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES


UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS





Six Months ended June 30,




2023



2024



2024




SGD



SGD



USD



Revenues, net:














Revenue from third parties



3,333,058




2,707,929




1,993,323















Cost of goods sold



(1,038,404

)



(918,812

)



(676,343

)














Gross profit



2,294,654




1,789,117




1,316,980















Operating expenses:













Sales and distribution expenses



(1,647,032

)



(1,109,836

)



(816,957

)

General and administrative expenses



(577,938

)



(1,370,574

)



(1,008,888

)

Total operating expenses



(2,224,970

)



(2,480,410

)



(1,825,845

)















Income (loss) from operations




69,684




(691,293

)



(508,865

)














Other income:













Government subsidies



11,604




18,504




13,621


Sundry income



17,589




58,152




42,806


Total other income, net



29,193




76,656




56,427
















Income (loss) before income taxes




98,877




(614,637

)



(452,438

)














Income tax expense



-




-




-
















NET INCOME (LOSS)




98,877




(614,637

)



(452,438

)














Weighted average number of ordinary shares:













Basic and diluted *



13,250,000




13,250,000




13,250,000
















EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE – BASIC AND DILUTED




0.01




(0.05

)



(0.03

)


* The shares amounts are presented on a retroactive basis.



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