Reborn Coffee(REBN) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report

Financial Performance - Total net revenues for Q1 2025 were $1,693,261, an increase of 11.5% compared to $1,518,062 in Q1 2024[18] - The company reported a net loss of $2,191,144 for Q1 2025, compared to a net loss of $990,544 in Q1 2024, reflecting a 121.5% increase in losses year-over-year[18] - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, total net sales were $1,693,261, an increase of 12% compared to $1,518,062 for the same period in 2024[39] - The company reported a net loss of $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $990,544 for the same period in 2024, representing an increase in loss of 121.2%[132] - Operating costs and expenses for Q1 2025 were $3,390,618, a significant increase from $2,381,634 in Q1 2024, indicating rising operational challenges[18] - Operating costs and expenses increased by 42.4% to approximately $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $2.4 million for the same period in 2024[132] - General and administrative expenses rose by 23.3% to approximately $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $2.0 million for the same period in 2024[135] Assets and Liabilities - Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to $777,117 as of March 31, 2025, up from $158,215 at the end of 2024[16] - Total current assets rose to $1,556,963, a substantial increase from $862,752 at the end of 2024, indicating improved liquidity[16] - Total liabilities increased to $7,648,995 as of March 31, 2025, compared to $5,186,381 at the end of 2024, highlighting rising financial obligations[16] - The company has an accumulated deficit of $23,754,016 as of March 31, 2025, up from $21,562,872 at the end of 2024[16] - As of March 31, 2025, total long-lived assets were $4,017,002, a slight decrease from $4,080,004 as of December 31, 2024[39] - Total property and equipment as of March 31, 2025, amounted to $5,493,905, a decrease from $5,581,398 as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a reduction of approximately 1.56%[69] Financing and Capital Structure - The company plans to raise additional operating funds through equity and/or debt offerings to support its working capital requirements[28] - The weighted average number of common shares outstanding increased to 4,616,591 in Q1 2025 from 1,653,826 in Q1 2024, reflecting potential dilution[18] - The Company issued convertible notes payable totaling $3,333,333 as of March 31, 2025, with a debt discount of $3,142,146, resulting in a net amount of $191,187[80] - The Company entered into a short-term borrowing agreement for $300,000 at an interest rate of 5.5% per annum, maturing in February 2024[72] - The Company has a total of $500,000 in Emergency Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) with a maturity date extending to May 16, 2050, and an interest rate of 3.75%[73] - The company secured a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan totaling $115,000 and a second loan of approximately $167,000, with the first loan forgiven prior to December 31, 2021[148] Operational Insights - North America generated net sales of $1,693,261, while Asia reported no sales for the period, down from $153,200 in 2024[39] - Reborn Malaysia, which opened in November 2023, operated at limited capacity, contributing immaterial revenue for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025[36] - The company recognized retail store revenue, which constitutes approximately 99% of total revenue, at the point of sale[43] - Advertising expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $5,709, down from $10,891 in 2024[49] - The company has not recorded any royalty revenue from franchise operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024[45] - The company operates 13 retail locations, with a significant focus on expanding its presence in California and internationally in South Korea and Malaysia[118] Market and Strategic Initiatives - The retail coffee market in the U.S. is projected to reach $74.3 billion by 2025, driven by a shift towards premium coffee products[124] - The company aims to capture a growing portion of the market through innovative products like Reborn Coffee Pour Over Packs, which have seen increased B2B sales[121] - Management identified control deficiencies due to inadequate accounting resources and a lack of segregation of duties, which may affect the accuracy of financial reporting[155] Tax and Regulatory Matters - The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was 0%, primarily due to California state income taxes and changes in the valuation allowance[88] - The company reported total deferred tax assets of $11,652,321 as of March 31, 2025, with a valuation allowance of the same amount, indicating that it is unlikely to realize these assets[89] - The company has cumulative net operating loss carryforwards for federal tax purposes of approximately $1.16 million and state tax net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $3,715,000 as of March 31, 2025[91] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has incorporated various agreements and certifications in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, ensuring regulatory adherence[167] - The company has filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation on January 12, 2024, reflecting corporate governance changes[166] - The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Jay Kim, and Chief Financial Officer, Stephan Kim, signed the report on May 20, 2025, affirming its accuracy[170]