Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology Announces Second Quarter 2019 and First Half 2019 Unaudited Financial Results

XIAMEN, China, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology ("Blue Hat" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BHAT), a producer, developer and operator of augmented reality ("AR") interactive entertainment games, toys and educational materials in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fiscal quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019.

Second Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights[1]

    --  Total revenues increased 74.6% year-on-year to $3.2 million
    --  Gross profit increased 78.9% year-on-year to $2.2 million
    --  Income from operations was $1.3 million, compared to a loss from
        operations of $274,975 from the same period of 2018
    --  Net income increased 3,630.9% year-on-year to $1.1 million

First Half 2019 Financial Highlights

    --  Total revenues increased 11.9% year-on-year to $7.5 million
    --  Gross profit increased 25.0% year-on-year to $5.3 million
    --  Income from operations increased 83.1% year-on-year to $3.3million
    --  Net income increased 73.7% year-on-year to $3.1 million

"We are delighted to report strong sales momentum and healthy profitability for our first earnings since becoming a NASDAQ-listed company," said Mr. Xiaodong Chen, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Hat. "During the first half of 2019 we expanded our product portfolio and marketing reach, with particular highlights including our partnership with the 'Talking Tom and Friends' media franchise to produce new branded version of our products, the launch of an upgraded model of 'Crazy Bug'[2] and distribution agreements with leading national toy retailers. We also completed research and development on our AR Bouncing Bubble and AR Dinosaur products. Looking ahead, we intend to continue to strengthen our pipeline of innovative toys and game content through both in-house development and potential strategic acquisitions, although no definitive agreements have been executed."

Recent Developments

    --  In July 2019, the Company closed its initial public offering ("IPO") of
        ordinary shares, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of
        approximately $6.4 million. In connection with the IPO, the Company's
        ordinary shares began trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market on July 26,
        2019 under the symbol "BHAT".
    --  Consequent to the partnership with "Talking Tom and Friends," Blue Hat
        launched its first co-branded product "Talking Tom and Friends" Bouncing
        Bubble in Q4 2019.
    --  In October 2019, the new AR Dinosaur product helped the Company's booth
        at this year's China Toy Expo attract a large amount of visitors.

Second Quarter 2019 Results

Total revenues were $3.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $1.4 million, or 74.6%, from $1.8 million for the same period ended June 30, 2018. The overall increase was primarily attributable to the increased sales of interactive toys (game series) and mobile games.

Revenues from sales of interactive toys (game series) were $2.3 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $477,928, or 26.9%, from $1.8 million for the same period ended June 30, 2018. The increase was primarily the result of sales of our Bouncing Bubble and upgraded Crazy Bug products during the quarter.

Revenues from sales of interactive toys (animation series) were $11,248 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, a decrease of $30,453, or 73.0% from $41,701 for the same period ended June 30, 2018. This decrease was a result of our business strategy to shift away from interactive toys (animation series) and towards interactive toys (games series), as our game series products generate higher profit margins, with an average gross profit percentage of 61.3% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 as compared to interactive toys (animation series), which had an average gross profit percentage of 26.4% for the same period.

Revenues from mobile games were $913,469 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $909,578 from $3,891 from the same period ended June 30, 2018. This increase is a result of the popularity of our first mobile game "Quan Min Dou Yu", which was launched in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Total cost of revenues was $953,732 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $376,912, or 65.3%, from $576,820 for the same period ended June 30, 2018. This increase is a direct result of our increased revenue.

Gross profit was $2.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $980,142, or 78.9%, from $1.2 million for the same period ended June 30, 2018.

Gross margin was 70.0% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to 68.3% for the same period of 2018.

Total operating expenses was $954,016 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, a decrease of $563,651, or 37.1%, from $1.5 million for the same period ended June 30, 2018. This decrease was mainly attributable to the $14,549 decrease in selling expenses, the $573,976 decrease in general and administrative expenses, and the $24,874 increase in research and development expenses for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same period of 2018.

Income from operations was $1.3 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to a loss from operations of $274,975 from the same period of 2018.

Total other loss, net was $125,072 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to total other income, net of $86,794 for the same period ended June 30, 2018. This decrease was primarily attributable to an approximate $169,000 decrease in interest income as we invested in fewer short-term certificate deposits.

Provision for income taxes were $55,447 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to provision for income taxes of $217,351 for the same period ended June 30, 2018.

Net income was $1.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $1.1 million, or 3,630.9%, from $29,170 for the same period ended June 30, 2018.

Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.03 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to $0.00 for the same period ended June 30, 2018.

First Half 2019 Results

Total revenues were $7.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $792,001, or 11.9%, from $6.7 million for the same period ended June 30, 2018. The overall increase was primarily attributable to the increase in revenues from our mobile games.

Revenues from sales of interactive toys (game series) were $6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, a decrease of $393,043, or 6.0%, from $6.5 million for the same period ended June 30, 2018. This decrease was primarily attributable to exchange rate fluctuation, as the Chinese Yuan depreciated against the U.S. dollar by approximately 6.6% during the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018.

Revenues from sales of interactive toys (animation series) were $89,391 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $131,564 for the same period ended June 30, 2018. This decrease is a result of our business strategy to shift towards products that have a higher gross margin.

Revenues from mobile games were $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $1.2 million, or 6,170.6%, from $19,888 from the same period ended June 30, 2018. This increase is a result of revenues generated by sales of our first mobile game "Quan Min Dou Yu", which was launched in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Total cost of revenues was $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, a decrease of $261,692, or 10.7%, from $2.4 million for the same period ended June 30, 2018. This decrease is a result of a decrease in sales of interactive toys - animation and interactive toys - game series.

Gross profit was $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $1.1million, or 25.0%, from $4.2 million for the same period ended June 30, 2018.

Gross margin was 70.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 63.4% for the same period of 2018.

Total operating expenses were $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, an decrease of $440,072, or 18.1%, from $2.4 million for the same period ended June 30, 2018. This increase was mainly attributable to the $90,027 decrease in selling expenses, the $418,125 decrease in general and administrative expenses, and the $68,080 increase in research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same period of 2018.

Income from operations was $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $1.5million, or 83.1%, from $1.8 million for the same period ended June 30, 2018.

Total other loss, net was $70,116 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to total other income, net of $54,887 for the same period ended June 30, 2018. This decrease was primarily attributable to an approximate $169,000 decrease in interest income as we invested in less short-term investments of certificate deposits.

Provision for income taxes were $161,346 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $70,608, or 77.8%, from $90,738 for the same period ended June 30, 2018.

Net income was $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $1.3million, or 73.7%, from $1.8 million for the same period ended June 30, 2018.

Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.09 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $0.05 for the same period ended June 30, 2018.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

As of June 30, 2019, the Company's cash and cash equivalents was $81,231. In July 2019, the Company closed its IPO, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $6.4 million.


             [1] The average translation
              rates applied to statement of
              income accounts for the periods
              ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
              were 6.79 RMB and 6.37 RMB to
              $1.00, respectively. The
              balance sheet amounts as of
              June 30, 2019 and December 31,
              2018 were translated at 6.87
              RMB and 6.62 RMB, respectively.


             [2] "Crazy Bug" was the classic
              model of "AR Crazy Bug", which
              was previously named "AR Need a
              Spanking".

About Blue Hat

Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology is a producer, developer and operator of AR interactive entertainment games and toys in China, including interactive educational materials, mobile games, and toys with mobile game features. The Company's interactive entertainment platform creates unique user experiences by connecting physical items to mobile devices, which creates a rich visual and interactive environment for users through the integration of real objects and virtual scenery. Distinguished by its own proprietary technology, Blue Hat aims to create an engaging, interactive and immersive community for its users. For more information, please visit the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.bluehatgroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the Company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

Contacts:

Lexie Zhang
Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology
Phone: +86 (592) 228-0010
Email: ir@bluehatgroup.net

Sam Martin
The Foote Group
Phone: +86 187-0160-0950
Email: sam@thefootegroup.com



                                                                               
              
             BLUE HAT INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES


                                                                                            
           
                UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


                                                                                                                                         June 30,                                    December 31,




     ASSETS                                                                                                                                                                  2019                                2018




     
                CURRENT ASSETS



     Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                      $
           81,231                     $
       11,829,509



     Short-term investments



     Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                                                           7,516,723                          11,890,146



     Other receivables, net                                                                                                                                               306,164                             232,318



     Other receivables - related party                                                                                                                                     12,557                              12,036



     Inventories                                                                                                                                                          381,919                             273,271



     Prepayments, net                                                                                                                                                   1,063,953                           1,332,532



     Prepaid IPO Costs                                                                                                                                                    247,739                              89,367




     
                Total current assets                                                                                                                                  9,610,286                          25,659,179




     PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET                                                                                                                                          209,342                             208,869




     
                OTHER ASSETS



     Prepayments                                                                                                                                                       21,712,837                           3,449,445



     Intangible assets, net                                                                                                                                             4,757,824                           4,265,537



     Long-term investments                                                                                                                                              1,754,820                           1,751,835



     Deferred tax assets                                                                                                                                                  125,973                             135,999



     Deposit for investment




     
                Total other assets                                                                                                                                   28,351,454                           9,602,816




     
                Total assets                                                                                                                     $
              
      
          38,171,082              $
     
     
          35,470,864






     LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



     CURRENT LIABILITIES



     Short-term loans - banks                                                                                                                                           1,092,212                           3,125,681



     Current maturities of long-term loans - third party                                                                                                                   75,598                              75,469



     Accounts payable                                                                                                                                                   1,764,012                           1,402,972



     Other payables and accrued liabilities                                                                                                                               948,447                             438,299



     Other payables - related party                                                                                                                                        43,324                              62,368



     Customer deposits                                                                                                                                                     71,985                              76,274



     Taxes payable                                                                                                                                                      2,792,121                           1,941,770




     
                Total current liabilities                                                                                                                             6,787,699                           7,122,833






     OTHER LIABILITIES



     Long-term loans - third party                                                                                                                                         54,852                              91,986




     
                Total other liabilities                                                                                                                                  54,852                              91,986




     
                Total liabilities                                                                                                                                     6,842,551                           7,214,819






     COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES



     Total shareholders' equity


      Ordinary shares, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 33,000,000 shares issued and
       outstanding as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018                                                                                                                33,000                              33,000



     Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                                                        12,831,969                          12,831,969



     Statutory reserves                                                                                                                                                 1,178,432                           1,178,432



     Retained earnings                                                                                                                                                 18,229,790                          15,169,573



     Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)                                                                                                                       -944,660                            -956,929




     
                Total shareholders' equity                                                                                                                           31,328,531                          28,256,045




     
                Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                                                                                       $
              
      
          38,171,082              $
     
     
          35,470,864






             
              
                BLUE HAT INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES


          
              
                UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


                                                                                                               For the Three Months
                                                                                                                    ended June 30,



                                                                                                                   2019            2018




      
                REVENUES                                                           $
              
                3,176,565       1,819,512


       Interactive toys -animation series                                                                        11,248          41,701



      Interactive toys - game series                                                                         2,251,848       1,773,920



      Mobile games                                                                                             913,469           3,891



      
                COST OF REVENUES                                                                          (953,732)      (576,820)



      
                GROSS PROFIT                                                                              2,222,834       1,242,692



      
                OPERATING EXPENSES



      Selling                                                                                                (207,263)      (221,812)



      General and administrative                                                                             (650,605)    (1,224,581)



      Research and development                                                                                (96,148)       (71,274)


                    Total operating expenses                                                                  (954,016)    (1,517,667)


                    INCOME FROM OPERATIONS                                                                    1,268,818       (274,975)


                    OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)



      Interest income                                                                                               32         168,940



      Interest expense                                                                                        (18,759)       (44,836)



      Other finance expenses                                                                                     (724)          (504)



      Other (expense) income, net                                                                            (105,621)       (36,806)


                    Total other income, net                                                                   (125,072)         86,794


                    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES                                                                1,143,746       (188,181)


                    PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                                                                 (55,447)        217,351



      
                NET INCOME                                                                                1,088,299          29,170


                    OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)


                    Foreign currency translation adjustment                                                      31,760       (423,638)


                    COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                                $
              
                
                  1,120,059       (394,468)



       WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES



      Basic and diluted                                                                                     33,000,000      33,000,000




      EARNINGS PER SHARE



      Basic and diluted                                                                                 $
              0.03            0.00








      
              
                
                  BLUE HAT INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES


          
              
                UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


                                                                                                             For the Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                       June 30,



                                                                                                                   2019            2018



                                   REVENUES                                                         $
              7,453,379       6,661,378


       Interactive toys -animation series                                                                        89,391         131,564



      Interactive toys - game series                                                                         6,116,883       6,509,926



      Mobile games                                                                                           1,247,105          19,888



      COST OF REVENUES                                                                                     (2,176,756)    (2,438,448)



      GROSS PROFIT                                                                                           5,276,623       4,222,930



                                   OPERATING EXPENSES



      Selling                                                                                                (410,404)      (500,431)



      General and administrative                                                                           (1,375,180)    (1,793,305)



      Research and development                                                                               (199,360)      (131,280)


                                   Total operating expenses                                                 (1,984,944)    (2,425,016)



                                   INCOME FROM OPERATIONS                                                     3,291,679       1,797,914



                                   OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)



      Interest income                                                                                              502         169,935



      Interest expense                                                                                        (65,507)       (79,124)



      Other finance expenses                                                                                   (1,881)        (1,456)



      Other (expense) income, net                                                                              (3,230)       (34,468)



                                   Total other income, net                                                     (70,116)         54,887



                                   INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES                                                 3,221,563       1,852,801


                                   PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                                                 (161,346)       (90,738)



                                   NET INCOME                                                                 3,060,217       1,762,063


                                   OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)


                                   Foreign currency translation adjustment                                               12,269       (446,273)



                                   COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                                $
              
                3,072,486       1,315,790



       WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES



      Basic and diluted                                                                                     33,000,000      33,000,000




      EARNINGS PER SHARE



      Basic and diluted                                                                                 $
              0.09            0.05

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