GINSMS Announces Financial Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021 and Provides Financial Forecasts for Year 2022


CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GINSMS Inc. (TSXV: GOK) (“GINSMS” or the “Corporation”) has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2021.

The annual audited financial statements of the Corporation for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 are currently under audit and in the process of preparation. As required under Canadian securities law regulations, the Corporation will be disclosing and filing on SEDAR its annual audited financial statements and the related management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) within 120 days after the end of its year end of December 31, 2021.

This financial disclosure was done in advance of the filing of the audited financial statements of the Corporation to allow GINSMS’ ultimate holding company, Beat Holdings Limited (“BHL”), a public company in Japan, to use certain of GINSMS’ financial information in the preparation of BHL’s financial statements and announcements.

The Corporation’s financial information for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 is prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

Highlights include:

  • Revenue of $2,731,334 for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $2,823,335 for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2020.
  • Revenue of $694,953 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to Revenue of $684,260 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020.
  • Gross Profit of $1,023,234 for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to gross profit of $1,031,565 for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2020.
  • Gross Profit of $288,782 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to gross profit of $281,754 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020.
  • Operating expenses and finance costs of $732,629 for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2021 decreased from $1,034,124 for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2020.
  • Operating expenses and finance costs of $146,805 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2021 decreased from $194,419 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020.
  • Net profit of $281,162 for twelve-month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to a net loss of $3,508 for twelve-month period ended December 31, 2020.
  • Net profit of $131,651 for three-month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to a net profit of $85,094 for three-month period ended December 31, 2020.

Selected Profit and Loss Information

Financial HighlightsThree-month
period ended
December 31,
2021
(Unaudited)
 Three-month
period ended
December 31,
2020
(Unaudited)
 Twelve-month
period ended
December 31,
2021
(Unaudited)
 Twelve-month
period ended
December 31,
2020
(Audited)
 


Revenues $
    
A2P Messaging Service347,813 241,944 1,338,627 1,386,756 
Software Product & Services347,140 442,316 1,392,707 1,436,579 
 694,953 684,260 2,731,334 2,823,335 
     
Cost of sales $    
A2P Messaging Service228,973 220,288 1,016,352 1,102,704 
Software Product & Services177,198 182,218 691,748 689,066 
 406,171 402,506 1,708,100 1,791,770 


Gross profit $
    
A2P Messaging Service118,840 21,656 322,275 284,052 
Software Product & Services169,942 260,098 700,959 747,513 
 288,782 281,754 1,023,234 1,031,565 


Gross margin %
    
A2P Messaging Service34.2% 9.0% 24.1% 20.5% 
Software Product & Services49.0% 58.8% 50.3% 52.0% 
 41.6% 41.2% 37.5% 36.5% 
     
Adjusted EBITDA(1) $
Adjusted EBITDA margin
166,509
24.0%
 108,147
15.8%
 387,645
14.2%
 85,953
3.0%
 
Net earnings profit/(loss) $
Net earnings profit/(loss) margin
131,651
18.9%
 85,094
12.4%
 281,162
10.3%
 (3,508
(0.1)%
)

Net earnings profit/(loss) per share $    
Basic (in Canadian cents)0.088 0.057 0.187 (0.002)
Diluted0.088 0.057 0.187 N/A 


(1)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure which does not have any standardized meaning under IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA is related to cash earnings and is defined for these purposes as earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization (in both cost of sales and general and administration expenses), interest expenses and also excludes certain non-recurring or non-cash expenditure and income. This non-IFRS measure is not recognized under IFRS and accordingly, shareholders are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with IFRS. The non-IFRS measure presented is unlikely to be comparable to similar measure presented by other issuers. The Corporation believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful financial metric as it measures cash generated from operations which the Corporation can use to fund working capital requirements, service interest and principal debt repayment and fund future growth initiatives.


Cost of Sales

 Three-month
period ended
December 31,
2021
(Unaudited)
Three-month
period ended
December 31,
2020
(Unaudited)
Twelve-month
period ended
December 31,
2021
(Unaudited)
Twelve-month
period ended
December 31,
2020
(Audited)
     
Depreciation
- Property, plant and equipment
4,3135,08718,11422,469
Salaries and wages172,628188,818671,892675,716
Subcontractor costs228,977208,4271,016,6331,091,158
Software and hardware--163147
Others2531741,2982,280
 406,171402,5061,708,1001,791,770

Operating Expenses and Finance Costs

 Three-month
period ended
December 31,
2021
(Unaudited)
 Three-month
period ended
December 31,
2020
(Unaudited)
 Twelve-month
period ended
December 31,
2021
(Unaudited)
 Twelve-month
period ended
December 31,
2020
(Audited)
     
Salaries and wages51,418 199,835 251,170 496,128
Directors’ fees10,000 10,000 40,000 40,000
Professional fees54,855 52,610 273,960 272,101
Foreign currency exchange (gain)/loss(8,101)(118,487)(2,786)20,192
Other general & administrative expenses27,979 34,221 100,924 137,577
(Reversal of)/ allowance for doubtful debts)(9,565)515 (9,565)2,083
Depreciation    
- Property, plant and equipment1,512 1,596 5,800 6,217
- Right-of-use assets16,813 10,892 63,473 44,340
Lease interest on right-of-use assets1,894 3,237 9,653 15,486
 146,805 194,419 732,629 1,034,124

Selected Balance Sheet Information

The figures reported below are based on the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Corporation which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS.

  December 31,
2021
(Unaudited)
$
 December 31,
2020
(Audited)
$
 


Current Assets
   
Accounts receivable 601,321 557,834 
Other receivables, prepayments and deposits 62,985 76,576 
Current tax asset 2,586 - 
Bank and cash balances 183,941 296,312 
  850,833 930,722 
Non-Current Assets   
Right-of-use assets 48,777 73,331 
Property, plant and equipment 33,199 39,999 


TOTAL ASSETS
 932,809 1,044,052 
    
Current Liabilities   
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 591,373 749,061 
Advances from related parties 878,410 1,100,130 
Loan from a related party 4,826,177 4,933,186 
Lease liabilities 46,093 38,717 
Promissory note payable 580,000 580,000 
Current tax liabilities - 1,490 
  6,922,053 7,402,584 
Non-Current Liabilities   
Lease liabilities - 34,629 
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES  6,922,053 7,437,213 
    
Equity   
Share capital 11,415,709 11,415,709 
Deficit (17,753,423)(18,034,210)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 361,874 239,449 
Total deficiency attributable to equity shareholders(5,975,840)(6,379,052)
Non-controlling interest (13,404)(14,109)
TOTAL DEFICIENCY (5,989,244)(6,393,161)
    
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 932,809 1,044,052 
    

Total assets of GINSMS including cash, accounts receivable, other receivables, prepayment and deposits, current tax asset, property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets as at December 31, 2021 amounted to $932,809 compared to December 31, 2020 amounted to $1,044,052. Bank and cash balances amounted to $183,941 as at December 31, 2021 an decrease of 37.9% compared to $296,312 as at December 31, 2020. This decrease was mainly due to cash flow used in the financing activities of the Corporation for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 as contrasted to cash flow from the financing activities of the Corporation for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020.

Selected Liquidity and Capital Resources Information

Financial HighlightsThree-month
period ended
December 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
$
 Three-month
period ended
December 31,
2020
(Unaudited)
$
 Twelve-month
period ended
December 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
$
 Twelve-month
period ended
December 31,
2020
(Audited)
$
 
     
Cash, beginning of period/year225,807 264,303 296,312 194,411 


Operating activities
    
Net profit/(loss) for the period/year131,651 85,094 281,162 (3,508)
Deferred tax expenses/(credit)- 1,292 - - 
Current tax expenses10,326 949 9,443 949 
Interest expenses on lease liabilities1,894 3,237 9,653 15,486 
Foreign currency exchange (gain)/loss(8,101)(118,487)(2,786)20,192 
(Reversal of)/ allowance for doubtful debts)(9,565)515 (9,565)2,083 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment5,825 6,683 23,914 28,686 
Depreciation of right-of-use assets16,813 10,892 63,473 44,340 
Changes in working capital items(42,907)104,274 (179,471)(100,529)
Interest expenses on lease liabilities(1,894)(3,237)(9,653)(15,486)
Income tax paid(2,586)- (2,586)- 
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities101,456 91,212 183,584 (7,787)
Financing activities    
Advance from a related company- - 5,950,591 - 
Repayment of advance from a related party- - (5950,591)- 
Advances from related parties- 2,000 233,180 212,377 
Repayment of advance from a related party(121,628)(845)(415,782)(2,690)
Principal elements of lease payments(13,259)(8,600)(75,823)(43,504)
Net cash (used in) / generated from financing activities(134,887)(7,445)(258,425)166,183 
Investing activities    
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(11,337)(7,226)(18,357)(18,732)
Net cash used in investing activities(11,337)(7,226)(18,357)(18,732)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash held in foreign currencies2,902 (44,532)(19,173)(37,763)
     
(Decrease)/Increase in cash(41,866)32,009 (112,371)101,901 
     
Cash, end of period/year183,941 296,312 183,941 296,312 


SEGMENTED INFORMATION

a) Revenue by customers

 Twelve-month period ended
December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Twelve-month period ended
December 31, 2020
(Audited)
 $% of total
revenue
$% of total
revenue
Customer A958,21535.1967,11534.3
Next five top customers    
Customer B412,22315.1466,48716.5
Customer C355,87413.0418,70714.8
Customer D289,33610.6233,9178.3
Customer E175,8616.4164,5975.8
Customer F67,8572.5--
All other customers471,96817.3572,51220.3
Total2,731,334100.02,823,335100.0

b) Revenue by geographical location (by location of operations)

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(Unaudited)
Twelve-month period ended
December 31, 2020
(Audited)
 $% of total
revenue
$% of total
revenue
Singapore1,168,36042.81,228,38543.5
Indonesia338,87912.4293,05510.4
Other Asia countries234,5578.6160,8565.7
Europe210,2067.7225,1558.0
United States770,29828.2885,19931.4
Other regions9,0340.330,6851.0
Total2,731,334100.02,823,335100.0

c) Total assets by geographical location

 As at December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
As at December 31, 2020
(Audited)
 $% of total
assets
$% of total
assets
Singapore29,7663.245,2454.3
Indonesia515,21655.2586,88156.2
Other Asia countries343,17836.8381,09236.5
Europe7,0330.85,0060.5
United States31,3293.420,7172.0
Other regions6,2870.65,1110.5
Total932,809100.01,044,052100.0

d) Financial information by business segments

 MessagingSoftware
products and
services
UnallocatedTotal
 $$$$
Twelve-month period ended
   December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
    
Revenue1,338,627 1,392,707 - 2,731,334 
Intersegment revenue10,375 222,572 - 232,947 
Amortization and depreciation- 87,387 - 87,387 
Interest income41 192 - 233 
Interest and finance expenses- 9,653 - 9,653 
Income tax expense- 9,443 - 9,443

 
Segment profits/(losses)252,775 280,703 (252,316)281,162 
Additions to segment non-current assets- 59,526 - 59,526 
     
At December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)    
Segment assets150,465 774,767 7,577 932,809 
Segment liabilities(3,059,029)(1,344,928)(2,518,096)(6,922,053)
     


 MessagingSoftware
products and
services
UnallocatedTotal
 $$$$
Twelve-month period ended
   December 31, 2020 (Audited)
    
Revenue1,386,756 1,436,579 - 2,823,335 
Intersegment revenue- 11,382 - 11,382 
Amortization and depreciation- 73,026 - 73,026 
Interest income1 200 - 201 
Interest and finance expenses- 15,486 - 15,486 
Income tax expense- 949 - 949 
Segment profits/(losses)255,253 (102,672)(156,089)(3,508)
Additions to segment non-current assets- 18,732 - 18,732 
     
At December 31, 2020 (Audited)    
Segment assets195,671 846,158 2,223 1,044,052 
Segment liabilities(3,730,960)(1,386,298)(2,319,955)(7,437,213)
     

Outlook

The Corporation announces its financial forecasts for the twelve months ending December 31, 2022. The information included in this news release represents management’s guidance as approved on February 11, 2022. The financial outlook was prepared for BHL, the ultimate holding company of the Corporation, for its public company reporting obligations in Japan.

The material factors and assumptions used to develop the financial outlook include:

  1. Continued business from the Corporation’s major customers. The actual gross margin of Software Products and Services achieved 50.3% for the year ended December 31, 2021 and with the expected increase in revenue earned from business with key customers of the Corporation, the forecasted gross margin of 34.8% in 2022 is reasonable and achievable. The man-hour rates in 2021 had been adjusted substantially to be in line with prevailing market rates hence the increment in man-hour rates in 2022 will be at reduced rate while the salary increments are factored in the 2022 budget. Management believes that the forecast revenue and gross margin is conservative and reasonable.
  2. The actual traffic growth rate of A2P business for the year ended December 31, 2021 declined by 11.2% compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. Both the North Asia and South East Asia region experienced stiff competition hence the growth from this region was affected. The Corporation also adjusted the prices to improve gross margin but that also resulted in a decrease in traffic from customers. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 decreased by 3.5% while annual gross margin increased to 24.1% compared with gross margin of 20.5% for the year ended December 31, 2020. The actual gross margin for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 of 34.2% showed that the gross margin increased steeply as the Corporation experienced recovery from the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as compared to the prior quarter ended December 31, 2020. The extent that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will spread widely and its impact on our result will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and unpredictable as shown by the recent surge in infection due to the Omicron variant. Although uncertain at this time, the outbreak could impede our ability to sell, grow and attract new customers. A number of our employees travel frequently to establish and maintain relationships with our customers. Although we continue to monitor the situation and may adjust our current policies as more information and guidance become available, suspending travel, not doing business in-person, and employees government imposed quarantined or sanitary public health authority imposed closures could negatively impact our operations and marketing efforts and also challenge our ability to enter into new customer contracts in a timely manner, which in turn could harm our business performance.
  3. No significant changes in the environment (including competition) where the Corporation operates that will significantly affect the pricing of the Corporation’s services resulting in changes of the gross margin for the various business segments, except what is disclosed in note b above.
  4. Timely completion and launch of certain additional value-added services for the Corporation’s customers.
  5. The related parties agreed to convert their interest-bearing loans and notes payable to interest-free loans with effect from the year 2019 / 2020, no interest expense expected in 2022.

  6. Continued ability to obtain financing through loans and cash advances to support the sales operations of the Corporation.

The purpose of this financial outlook is to allow the Corporation’s ultimate holding company, BHL, to make reference and/or to use such outlook in its own financial disclosure. The operation of GINSMS is a major part of the growth strategy of BHL. As such, BHL believes that disclosing such information would be useful for its shareholders. Consequently readers of this press release are cautioned that the financial outlook of GINSMS concerning its expected gross margin and revenue is forward looking information and may not be appropriate for other purposes.

Financial HighlightsForecastForecastForecastForecast
($)Jan – Mar
2022
Apr – Jun
2022
Jul – Sep
2022
Oct – Dec
2022


Revenues $
    
A2P Messaging Service296,413 300,133 303,901 307,715 
Software Product & Services380,270 380,270 380,270 380,270 
 676,683 680,403 684,171 687,985 
     
Cost of sales $    
A2P Messaging Service242,760 245,807 248,893 252,017 
Software Product & Services247,750 247,750 247,750 247,750 
 490,510 493,557 496,643 499,767 


Gross profit $
    
A2P Messaging Service53,653 54,326 55,008 55,698 
Software Product & Services132,520 132,520 132,520 132,520 
 186,173 186,846 187,528 188,218 


Gross margin %
    
A2P Messaging Service18.1%18.1%18.1%18.1%
Software Product & Services34.8%34.8%34.8%34.8%
 27.5%27.5%27.4%27.4%
     
Selling, general and administrative expenses(182,471)(182,471)(182,900)(183,754)
     
Operating profit3,702 4,375 4,628 4,464 
     
Non-operating income (1)- - - - 
Non-operating expenses (1)(2,516)(2,516)(2,727)(3,150)
     
Ordinary profit1,186 1,859 1,901 1,314 
     
Extraordinary gains- - - - 
Extraordinary losses- - - - 
     
Profit before tax and non-controlling interest1,186 1,859 1,901 1,314 
     
Income taxes- - - - 
Non-controlling interest- - - - 
     
Net loss for the period1,186 1,859 1,901 1,314 
Adjusted EBITDA (2)25,268 25,941 26,623 27,317 


(1)Non-operating income included interest income and other non-operating income. Non-operating expenses included loss on foreign exchange and interest expense.
  
(2)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure which does not have any standardized meaning under IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA is related to cash earnings and is defined for these purposes as earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization (in both cost of sales and general and administration expenses), interest expenses and also excludes certain non-recurring or non-cash expenditure and income. This non-IFRS measure is not recognized under IFRS and accordingly, shareholders are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with IFRS. The non-IFRS measure presented is unlikely to be comparable to similar measure presented by other issuers. The Corporation believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful financial metric as it measures cash generated from operations which the Corporation can use to fund working capital requirements, service interest and principal debt repayment and fund future growth initiatives.


About GINSMS

GINSMS is a mobile technology and services company focusing on 2 areas namely its A2P Messaging Service and its Software Products and Services. GINSMS operates a cloud-based A2P messaging service that allows the termination of SMS to mobile subscribers of more than 200 mobile operators globally. GINSMS also develops and distribute innovative software products and services for mobile operators and enterprises and have successfully deployed more than 100 solutions worldwide. GINSMS has offices in China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain information included in this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, ”could”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, or “continue” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. These statements are not historical facts, but reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management regarding future results and events. Particularly, these forward-looking statements are based on management’s estimate of future events based on technological advances relating to the Corporation’s services, current market conditions and past experiences of management in relation to how certain contracts will affect revenues. Forward-looking statements, by their very nature, involve significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions.

A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to dependence on major customers, system failures, delays and other problems, increasing competition, security and privacy breaches, dependence on third-party software and equipment, adequacy of network reliance, network diversity and backup systems, loss of significant information, insurance coverage, capacity limits, rapid technology changes, market acceptance, decline in volume of attractions, retention of key members of the management team, success of expansion into Chinese and other Asian markets, credit risk, consolidation of existing customers, dependence on required licenses, economy and politics in countries where the Corporation operates, conflicts of interest, effect of the COVID-19 and residency of directors and officers. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Although the forward-looking statements contained herein are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Corporation cannot assure the reader that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements.

In particular, forward-looking statements include the following assumptions:

  • Management’s belief that the Corporation’s software products and services are expected to take on a different focus based on an outsourcing model approach leveraging on the lower cost base in Indonesia and Malaysia.  Therefore the revenue for the software segment in Indonesia and Malaysia should continue to increase. Management’s belief that the future growth in messaging is in the area of A2P Messaging Service and the Corporation’s investment in this area will create a viable and profitable business in the future.
  • Management’s belief that the Corporation is able to generate sufficient amounts of cash through operations and financing activities to fulfil the working capital requirements of its present operations.

These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and the Corporation assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances except as may be required by law. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are presented in this news release for the purpose of assisting investors and others in understanding certain key elements of our expected fiscal 2020 and 2021 financial results, as well as our objectives, strategic priorities and business outlook for fiscal 2020 and 2021, and in obtaining a better understanding of the Corporation’s anticipated operating environment. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are qualified by this cautionary statement.

For further information, please contact:

GINSMS Inc.
Joel Chin, CEO
Tel: +65-6441-1029
Email: investor.relations@ginsms.com

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