LONGFIN
CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in
thousands, except share data)
|
|
As
at
March
31, 2018
$
|
|
|
As
at
December
31, 2017
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Audited)
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
|
4,447
|
|
|
|
2,189
|
|
Accounts
receivable
|
|
|
31,066
|
|
|
|
36,805
|
|
Due
from related parties
|
|
|
3,150
|
|
|
|
4,721
|
|
Derivatives
held for trading
|
|
|
107
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
current assets
|
|
|
10,570
|
|
|
|
336
|
|
Total
current assets
|
|
|
49,340
|
|
|
|
44,051
|
|
Property, plant and
equipment, net
|
|
|
8,688
|
|
|
|
8,429
|
|
Intangibles, net
|
|
|
33,742
|
|
|
|
35,305
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
90,474
|
|
|
|
90,474
|
|
Total
assets
|
|
|
182,244
|
|
|
$
|
178,259
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
|
20,989
|
|
|
$
|
21,987
|
|
Accrued
expenses
|
|
|
304
|
|
|
|
3,369
|
|
Due
to related parties
|
|
|
5,957
|
|
|
|
5,843
|
|
Derivatives
held for trading
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
taxes
|
|
|
326
|
|
|
|
305
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
current liabilities
|
|
|
4,102
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Unsecured
Loans
|
|
|
1,185
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible
notes payable
|
|
|
10,096
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Non-current
liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Secured
Loan
|
|
|
125
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
43,097
|
|
|
|
31,504
|
|
Income
taxes
|
|
|
354
|
|
|
|
354
|
|
Deferred
taxes
|
|
|
7,158
|
|
|
|
7,435
|
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
|
50,609
|
|
|
|
39,293
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments
and contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’
equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class
A voting common stock, $0.00001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; and 44,540,989 shares issued and outstanding
as of March 31, 2018 and 100,000,000 shares authorized; and 46,540,989 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2017
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Class B voting common
stock, $0.00001 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; and 30,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2018
and December 31, 2017
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Class
C voting common stock, $0.00001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; and no shares issued and outstanding as of March
31, 2018 and December 31, 2017
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Additional
paid-in capital
|
|
|
165,334
|
|
|
|
165,334
|
|
Non-controlling
interest
|
|
|
107
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Accumulated
other comprehensive income
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
|
(33,770
|
)
|
|
|
(26,369
|
)
|
Total
equity attributable to parent
|
|
|
131,635
|
|
|
|
138,966
|
|
Total
liabilities and stockholders’ equity
|
|
|
182,244
|
|
|
$
|
178,259
|
|
See
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
LONGFIN
CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In
thousands, except share and per share amounts)
|
|
Three
months ended March 31, 2018
$
|
|
|
For
the period from February 1, 2017 (inception) through March 31, 2017
$
|
|
Revenue:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sale
of physical commodities (includes sales to related parties of $10,669 in March 31, 2018 and Nil in March 31, 2017)
|
|
$
|
52,515
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Technology
revenue (includes sales to related parties of $398 in March 31, 2018 and Nil in March 31, 2017)
|
|
|
1,613
|
|
|
|
702
|
|
Other
revenue
|
|
|
131
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
revenue
|
|
|
54,259
|
|
|
|
702
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
of physical commodities revenues (includes purchases from related parties of $27,029 in March 31, 2018 and Nil in March
31, 2017)
|
|
|
51,048
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cost
of technology revenue (includes related party costs of Nil in March 31, 2018 and $638 in March 31, 2017)
|
|
|
1,161
|
|
|
|
638
|
|
Stock-based
compensation
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Employee
compensation and payroll taxes
|
|
|
274
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Operations
and administrative
|
|
|
2,003
|
|
|
|
42
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
693
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Amortization
of acquired intangible assets
|
|
|
1,563
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
56,742
|
|
|
|
680
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit
/(Loss) from operations
|
|
|
(2,483
|
)
|
|
|
22
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
income (expenses)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
income , net
|
|
|
(5,070
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
other income, net
|
|
|
(5,070
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Profit/(Loss)
before income taxes
|
|
|
(7,553
|
)
|
|
|
22
|
|
Income
tax (benefit) expense
|
|
|
(254
|
)
|
|
|
3
|
|
Net
profit/(loss) before minority interest
|
|
$
|
(7,299
|
)
|
|
$
|
19
|
|
Non-controlling
interest in earnings of subsidiaries
|
|
|
99
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net
profit/( loss) attributable to common stockholders
|
|
|
(7,398
|
)
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss per common share, basic
|
|
$
|
(0.10
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.003
|
|
Net
loss per common share, diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.10
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.003
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average
common shares outstanding, basic
|
|
|
76,229,878
|
|
|
|
7,500,000
|
|
Weighted average
common shares outstanding, diluted
|
|
|
76,229,878
|
|
|
|
7,500,000
|
|
See
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
LONGFIN
CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income / (Loss)
(in
thousands)
|
|
Three months ended March 31, 2018
|
|
|
For
the period from February 1, 2017 (inception) through March 31, 2017
|
|
|
|
Longfin
Corp.
$
|
|
|
Non-
controlling Interest
$
|
|
|
Total
$
|
|
|
Longfin
Corp.
$
|
|
|
Non-
controlling Interest
$
|
|
|
Total
$
|
|
Net income
/ (loss)
|
|
|
(7,398
|
)
|
|
|
99
|
|
|
|
(7,299
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Foreign currency translation
adjustments
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Comprehensive income (loss)
|
|
|
(7,361
|
)
|
|
|
99
|
|
|
|
(7,261
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
LONGFIN
CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in
thousands)
|
|
Three
months ended March 31, 2018
$
|
|
|
For
the period from February 1, 2017 (inception) through March 31, 2017
$
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(7,299
|
)
|
|
$
|
19
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile
net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
|
|
2,256
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other Comprehensive
Income
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Note issue expenses
|
|
|
1,292
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Changes in operating
assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
5,739
|
|
|
|
(702
|
)
|
Due from related
parties
|
|
|
1,604
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Fair value (gain)
/ loss on trading securities
|
|
|
(94
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other current assets
|
|
|
(10,267
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
(998
|
)
|
|
|
638
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
(3,061
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Due to related parties
|
|
|
110
|
|
|
|
26
|
|
Income taxes
|
|
|
(256
|
)
|
|
|
3
|
|
Other current liabilities
|
|
|
9,199
|
|
|
|
17
|
|
Net cash provided
by operating activities
|
|
|
(1,812
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of computer
software
|
|
|
(951
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cash acquired by
Longfin Limited (WI) acquisition
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in)
investing activities
|
|
|
(948
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cash flows from financing
activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unsecured loan
|
|
|
1,185
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Secured Loan
|
|
|
125
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of stock
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of convertible
notes
|
|
|
3,708
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash provided
by financing activities
|
|
|
5,018
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
|
2,258
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
at the beginning of the period
|
|
|
2,189
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the period
|
|
$
|
4,447
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
See
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Note
1: Nature of Business
Longfin
Corp. (“Longfin” or the “Company”) specializes in structured trade finance solutions and physical commodities
finance solutions for finance houses and trading platforms throughout the North America, South America and Africa regions. Longfin
was incorporated in Delaware on February 1, 2017 and Mr. Meenavalli had a 100% ownership interest in Longfin upon formation of
the Company. The Company is headquartered in New York, New York.
On
June 19, 2017, Longfin acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Longfin Tradex in exchange for shares of Longfin’s
Common Stock. Prior to the acquisition, Longfin Tradex was 55% owned by Stampede Capital Limited (“SCL”), a
public company in India, and 45% owned by Mr. Meenavalli. As consideration for the acquisition of Longfin Tradex, Longfin issued
27,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock to SCL and 22,500,000 shares of Class B Common Stock to Mr. Meenavalli (the “Longfin
Tradex Acquisition”). The Company’s plan is to utilize Longfin Tradex’s technology, strategy, infrastructure
and its business model across the globe.
On
March 20, 2018, the Company amended and restated its Certificate of Incorporation to increase the authorized shares of the Company’s
capital stock from 200,000,000 shares to 300,000,000 shares, $0.00001 par value per share, comprised of 200,000,000 shares of
Class A Common Stock, 75,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock and 25,000,000 shares of Class C Common Stock. All shares of Common
Stock shall have the same rights and powers, rank equally (including as to dividends and distributions, and any liquidation, dissolution
or winding up of the corporation), share ratably and be identical in all respects as to all matters, except each share of Class
B Common Stock shall be convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock. Holders of Class A and Class B Common Stock will be
entitled to one vote for each share held. Holders of Class C Common Stock will have no voting rights.
At
March 31, 2018, Mr. Meenavalli controls the voting interests in Longfin through his ownership of 10,000,000 of Class A common
shares and 30,000,000 of Class B common shares.
As
of December 31, 2017, the Company had one subsidiary, Longfin Tradex, located in Singapore. During the first quarter of 2018,
the Company added four new subsidiaries Longcom India Private Ltd. (formerly Longhash commmodities Private Ltd) in India, Longfin
Trading FZC in UAE, Longfin Bullion FZC in UAE, and Longfin Ltd in West Indies. Further, the Company is in process of incorporating
two more subsidiaries in Hong Kong and China.
Longcom
India Private Ltd, (formerly Longhash Commmodities Private Ltd) a 100% subsidiary of Longfin commenced business operations
during the first fiscal quarter of 2018 and focused primarily in structured trade finance and physical commodities finance
solutions for finance and trading houses.
Longfin
Trading FZC, is a subsidiary of Longfin Tradex of which Longfin Tradex holds 85% and Mr. Meenavalli holds remaining 15% of the
equity. Longfin Trading FZC also commenced its business operations during the first fiscal quarter of 2018 and focused
primarily in structured trade financé and offering technology and Platform services to clients.
Longfin
Bullion FZC was incorporated during the current quarter and is also a subsidiary of Longfin Tradex of which Longfin Tradex holds
99% and Mr. Meenavalli holds remaining 1% of the equity. Longfin Bullion FZC has not started its business operations during the
current quarter.
Longfin
Limited had no business operations during the current quarter
The
Company operates and is managed as one business. The Company’s operating results are regularly reviewed on a consolidated
basis by its Chief Executive Officer, who is also the chief operating decision maker.
Note
2: Going Concern
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and
the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has limited operating history and experienced a
net loss of $34 million since its inception. The Company has $4.4 million of cash at March 31, 2018. The Company
operates primarily in structured trade finance and provides technology services. The Company’s operating costs are primarily
related to the cost of providing those services, employee compensation and administrative expenses.
On
January 22, 2018, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) entered into between the Company and an institutional
investor (the “Investor”), the Company agreed to sell and issue (1) (i) Senior Convertible Notes to the Investor in
the aggregate principal amount of $52,700,000 (each, a “Note” and collectively, the ‘‘Notes”), consisting
of a Series A Note in the principal original issuance of discount amount of $10,095,941 and (ii) a Series B Note in the principal
amount of $42,604,059, and (2) a warrant to purchase 751,894 shares of Longfin Class A Common Stock, exercisable for a period
of five years at an exercise price of $38.55 per share (the “Warrant”), for consideration consisting of (i) a cash
payment of $5,000,000, and (ii) a secured promissory note payable by the Investor to Longfin (the “Investor Note”)
in the principal amount of $42,604,059 (collectively, the “Note Financing”). On February 13, 2018, the Company completed
the Note Financing and related sale and issuance of the Notes, the Warrant and a placement agent warrant. The maturity date of
the Notes is August 13, 2019 and the Investor Note is February 13, 2048. As of May 21, 2018 the Company has received $3.7
million in net proceeds ($5.0 million net of costs of $1.3 million) related to the Note Financing and will not be able to obtain
additional monies through the Note Financing until the Company files a Registration Statement to register the common shares underlying
the Notes and Warrant and such Registration Statement is declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission or such
shares are eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, or the investor elects to convert or exercise such
securities notwithstanding the underlying shares have not been so registered or are then so eligible.
On
April 6, 2018, the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) halted the trading of the Company’s Class A Common
Stock, which such suspension from trading continued for a period of at least five (5) consecutive trading days, which constituted
an event of default under the Note. The Company has elected to voluntary delist from Nasdaq and will seek to have its Class
A Common Stock quoted for listing on an over the counter platform or the Pink Sheet market in an effort to mitigate the effects
of the aforementioned default.
The
continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to obtain the monies from the Note
Financing and the attainment of profitable operations. These factors, which are not within the Company’s control, raise
substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Although it is unlikely that additional
funding will be forthcoming pursuant to the Note Financing in light of the Default Notice, the Company intends to enter into discussions
with the investor regarding the renegotiation of the terms of the Note Financing. If the Company is unable to obtain the monies
from the Note Financing, its business and operations will be negatively impacted and could also lead to the reduction or suspension
of the Company’s operations and ultimately force the Company to cease operations. These financial statements do not include
any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might
be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
On
May 2, 2018 the Company notified Nasdaq that it would voluntarily delist its shares of Class A Common Stock from trading. The
Company believes that it is preferable for the Class A Common Stock to trade on the Over The Counter market as soon as possible
as opposed to proceeding with an extended review process with Nasdaq. The Company filed a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 14, 2018, with the delisting becoming effective 10 days after such filing.
Note
3: Basis of Presentation, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Basis
of Preparation
The
accompanying unaudited interim condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include
all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited
interim condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments necessary for
the fair statement of the balances and results for the periods presented. They may not include all of the information and footnotes
required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The results of operations for any interim periods are not necessarily indicative
of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year or any other interim period
Principles
of Consolidation
The
significant accounting policies adopted by the Company, in respect of these consolidated financial statements, are set out in
the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. Therefore, the Financial Statements
should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and respective notes contained in the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 filed with the SEC on April 2, 2018. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation have been included
in the Financial Statements. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all its subsidiaries
that are more than 50% owned and controlled. The Company consolidates the subsidiaries into its consolidated financial statements.
Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
The
condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Longfin and its subsidiaries, Longfin Tradex, Longcom India
Private Ltd, Longfin Trading FZC and Longfin Ltd. The Company has no unconsolidated subsidiaries or investments accounted
for under the equity method.
The
Company’s current
quarterly
period
ends on March 31, 2018. Unless
the context requires otherwise, all references in this report to “Longfin,” “we,” “our” and
“us” refer to Longfin Corp., together with its subsidiaries, as listed and described in its Annual Report on Form
10-K filed with the SEC on Aprils 2, 2018. We exclude our investments and minority non-controlling interests, and any information
provided by them is not incorporated by reference in this report, and you should not consider it a part of this report. Our filings
are available on www.sec.gov. The information contained on our website, www.longfincorp.com is not incorporated by reference in
this report, and you should not consider it a part of this report.
Use
of Estimates and Assumptions
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ materially from those estimates.
The
Company’s most significant estimates and judgments include the estimation of the underlying deemed fair value of Common
Stock, the valuation of acquired intangible assets and goodwill from business combinations, the recoverability and useful lives
(indefinite or finite) of intangible assets, and the assessment of impairment of goodwill.
The
Company’s estimates could be affected by external conditions, including those unique to the Company and general economic
conditions. It is reasonably possible that these external factors could have an effect on the Company’s estimates and could
cause actual results to differ from those estimates and assumptions.
Functional
Currency
The
functional currency for Longfin Tradex is the United States Dollar (“USD”). Transaction gains or losses related to
balances denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are recognized in the condensed consolidated statements
of operations. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into USD amounts at
the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of other assets and liabilities and the related income and expenses denominated in
foreign currencies are translated into USD on the respective dates of the transactions.
In
the quarter ended March 31, 2018, in addition to the US, the Company operated in India, Dubai, West Indies and Singapore and a
substantial portion of the Company’s sales are denominated in INR, AED and SGD. As a result, changes in the relative values
of the U.S. dollar and INR, SGD or the AED affect revenues and profits as the results are translated into U.S. dollars in the
consolidated and pro forma financial statements. The accompanying financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars. The INR and
the AED are the functional currencies for the Company. The translation of the functional currencies into U.S. dollars is performed
for assets and liabilities using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenues, costs and expenses using
average exchange rates prevailing during the reporting periods. Adjustments resulting from the translation of functional currency
financial statements to reporting currency are accumulated and reported as other comprehensive
income/(loss),
a separate component of shareholders’ equity.
Foreign
Currency Transactions
Gains
and losses realized from foreign currency transactions (those transactions denominated in currencies other than the foreign subsidiaries’
functional currency) are included in other income (expense), net. Monetary assets and liabilities are re-measured using foreign
currency exchange rates at the end of the period, and non-monetary assets are re-measured based on historical exchange rates.
Concentrations
of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments that potentially subject us to credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable and
derivative financial instruments. Certain of our cash and cash equivalents are invested in money market accounts with investment
banks that are not FDIC insured. We place our cash and cash equivalents in what we believe to be creditworthy financial institutions.
We actively monitor the credit risk of our counterparties and customers, including our receivables and payables for physical commodities.
Our accounts receivable are concentrated within entities engaged in import/export industry, mainly outside the U.S. We generally
have not collected collateral for accounts receivable.
Our
counterparties and customers primarily consist of financial institutions and trading companies.
We
have concentrations of credit risk with a few of our physical commodity counterparties. We have exposure to trends within the
physical commodities import/export industry, including declines in the creditworthiness of our counterparties and customers for
our physical commodity transactions. We manage counterparty and customer credit risk and monitor our net exposure with each counterparty
or customer on a daily basis. The net exposure is compared against a credit risk threshold which is determined based on each counterparties’
and customer’s credit rating and evaluation of their financial statements. We utilize these thresholds to determine the
need for collateral or restriction of activity with the counterparty or customer. We believe that our credit policies adequately
monitor our credit risk. Currently, our wholesale counterparties and retail customers are performing and financially settling
timely according to their respective agreements.
The
Company’s three largest customers accounted for 81% of the total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and nil
for the period from February 1, 2017 (inception) through March 31, 2017. For the three months ended March 31, 2018,
these customers accounted for 51%, 16% and 14% of the revenue and 20% of this revenue was from related parties. For the period
from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017, no revenue was from related parties.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
All
highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents.
All of the Company’s cash equivalents have liquid markets and high credit ratings.
Fair
Value Measurements
The
Company follows accounting guidance on fair value measurements for financial instruments measured on a recurring basis, as well
as for certain assets and liabilities that are initially recorded at their estimated fair values. Fair value is defined as the
exit price, or the amount that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date. The Company uses the following three level hierarchy that maximizes the use
of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs to value its financial instruments:
Level
1: Observable inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments.
Level
2: Quoted prices for similar instruments that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
Level
3: Significant unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity and that are financial instruments whose
values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments
for which the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation.
Financial
instruments measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to
the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety
requires us to make judgments and consider factors specific to the asset or liability. The use of different assumptions and/or
estimation methodologies may have a material effect on estimated fair values. Accordingly, the fair value estimates disclosed,
or initial amounts recorded may not be indicative of the amount that the Company or holders of the instruments could realize in
a current market exchange.
Certain
of the Company’s financial instruments are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis, but are recorded at amounts
that approximate their fair value due to their liquid or short-term nature, such as cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable
and accrued expenses.
Accounts
Receivable and Payable
Accounts
receivable and payable represent amounts due from customers and owed to vendors, respectively. Accounts receivable are recorded
at invoiced amounts, net of reserves and allowances, and do not bear interest. The Company assesses the need for an allowance
for doubtful accounts by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due,
the customer’s ability to pay its obligation and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company
will write off accounts receivable when the Company determines that they are uncollectible. No allowance for doubtful accounts
was required as of March 31, 2018 since the Company has not yet experienced any collection problems.
The
Company’s three largest customers accounted for 6%, 8% and 27% of the March 31, 2018 accounts receivable
balance, respectively.
The
Company’s three largest vendors accounted for 21%, 0% and 0% of the March 31, 2018 accounts payable balance,
respectively.
Physical
Commodity Purchases
The
Company purchases certain physical commodities in the normal course of business that result in physical delivery of the goods
and, hence, are excluded from ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging.
Property,
Plant and Equipment, Net
Property
plant and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the assets. Depreciation is recorded
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, generally three to seven years. Leasehold
improvements are amortized over the shorter of the asset’s useful life or the life of the lease term. Expenditures for maintenance
and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
Software
Development Costs
The
Company generally capitalizes eligible costs to acquire or develop internal-use software that are incurred during the application
development stage once the preliminary project stage is complete, management authorizes and commits to funding the project, and
it is probable that the project will be completed, and that the software will be used to perform the function intended. Capitalization
ceases at the point the software project is substantially complete and ready for its intended use, and after all substantial testing
is completed. Upgrades and enhancements are capitalized if it is probable that those expenditures will result in additional functionality.
Amortization is provided for on a straight-line basis over the expected useful life of three years of the internal-use software
development costs and related upgrades and enhancements. When existing software is replaced with new software, the unamortized
costs of the old software are expensed when the new software is ready for its intended use. Costs related to preliminary project
activities and post implementation activities are expensed as incurred. There were no capitalized internal use software costs
for the period ended March 31, 2018.
Business
Combinations
The
Company uses estimates and assumptions to assign a fair value to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed
in business combinations as of the acquisition date. These estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. During
the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, adjustments to the fair value of these tangible
and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed may be recorded, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion
of the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes
first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Goodwill
and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill
is the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identified net assets of businesses acquired. The Company’s intangible
assets with an indefinite life are related to the acquisition of Longfin Tradex. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
are measured at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. The Company does not amortize goodwill and intangible
assets with indefinite useful lives.
The
Company reviews goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets at least annually for possible impairment. Goodwill and indefinite-lived
intangible assets are reviewed for possible impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would
more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit or the indefinite-lived intangible assets below their carrying
values. The Company tests its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets each year on December 31. The Company has six
reporting units as of March 31, 2018. The company will review the carrying value of goodwill utilizing market capitalization
approach which would be based upon the closing price of the company’s stock price after the completion of the IPO. As of
March 31, 2018 the fair value of the company’s reporting unit was in excess of carrying value and goodwill was not deemed
to be impaired. The Company did not identify any impairment to goodwill during the period ended March 31, 2018.
Finite
Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-lived
intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the asset’s estimated economic life and are tested for impairment
based on undiscounted cash flows and, if impaired, are written down to fair value based on discounted cash flows. The identified
intangible assets are amortized over 8 years for developed technology and 3 years for customer relationships.
The
Company reviews finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If the sum of the estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual
disposition of an asset is less than its net book value, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss is
based on the fair value of an asset. No impairment was recorded during the period ended March 31, 2018.
Impairment
of Non-Financials Assets
The
Company monitors the carrying value of long-lived assets for potential impairment and tests the recoverability of such assets
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If a change in circumstance
occurs, the Company performs a test of recoverability by comparing the carrying value of the asset or asset group to its undiscounted
expected future cash flows. If cash flows cannot be separately and independently identified for a single asset, the Company will
determine whether impairment has occurred for the Company of assets for which the Company can identify the projected cash flows.
If the carrying values are in excess of undiscounted expected future cash flows, the Company measures any impairment by comparing
the fair value of the asset or asset group to its carrying value. There were no indicators of impairment of long-lived assets
during the period ended March 31, 2018.
Revenue
Recognition
Revenue
is recognized when the four basic criteria of revenue recognition are met: (1) persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists;
(2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; (3) the fee is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably
assured. When the revenue recognition criteria are not met, the Company defers the recognition of revenue by recording deferred
revenue on the balance sheet until such time that all criteria are met.
The
Company’s revenue consists of the following:
Physical
commodity contracts — We recognize revenue from the sale of physical commodities for sale to our customers. Additionally,
we determine whether the financial statement presentation of revenues should be on a gross or net basis. With respect to our physical
commodity contracts, we act as a principal and take title of the physical commodities and assume the risks and rewards of ownership.
We record settlement of our physical commodity contracts on a gross basis.
Technology
services revenue consists of fees paid by third parties for using the Company’s proprietary risk management and trading
infrastructure technology and provision of associated services.
Other
revenue consists of incentive income received pursuant to agreements with exchanges that is recognized when earned.
Income
Taxes
The
Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for
the future tax effects attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets
and liabilities and their respective income tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The Company establishes
a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be recovered based on an evaluation
of objective verifiable evidence. For tax positions that are more likely than not of being sustained upon audit, the Company recognizes
the largest amount of the benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. For tax positions that are not more likely
than not of being sustained upon audit, the Company does not recognize any portion of the benefit.
The
FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), Topic 740, Income Taxes, or ASC 740, also clarifies the accounting
for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold
and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in
a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination
by taxing authorities. ASC 740 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in
interim period, disclosure and transition. Based on the Company’s evaluation, it has been concluded that there are no significant
uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company believes that
its income tax positions and deductions would be sustained on audit and does not anticipate any adjustments that would result
in material changes to its financial position.
The
Company’s policy for recording interest and penalties associated with audits is to record such expense as a component of
income tax expense. There were no amounts accrued for penalties or interest as of March 31, 2018. Management is currently unaware
of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviations from its position.
Stock-Based
Compensation.
The
Company measures all stock-based compensation to using a fair value method.
Prior
to the Company’s initial public offering, in determining the fair value of the Company’s common stock the Company
considered, among other things, contemporaneous valuations of the Company’s common stock, the Company’s business,
financial condition and results of operations, including related industry trends affecting its operations; the likelihood of achieving
a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering, or IPO, or sale, given prevailing market conditions; the lack of marketability
of the Company’s common stock; the market performance of comparable publicly traded companies; and U.S. and global economic
and capital market conditions.
Loss
per Share
Basic
and diluted net loss per share attributable to Common Stockholders are presented in conformity with the “two-class method”
in accordance with ASC 260, Loss Per Share. Under the two-class method, basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average
number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average
number of shares of Common Stock and, if dilutive, potential shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. The dilutive
effect of potential shares of Common Stock is reflected in diluted loss per share by application of the treasury stock method.
Recently
Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In
January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No.
2017-01, Business Combinations – Clarifying the Definition of a Business
,
which clarifies the definition of a business
to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or businesses.
The standard introduces a screen for determining when assets acquired are not a business and clarifies that a business must include,
at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that contribute to an output to be considered a business.
Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In
November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Restricted Cash (a consensus of the Emerging
Issues Task Force). This update attempts to reduce diversity in practice and provides guidance on the presentation of restricted
cash or restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect this new guidance to
have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In
August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash
Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force). This update attempts to reduce diversity in practice by providing guidance
on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. The new standard is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect
this new guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In
June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), which introduces a new accounting
model, referred to as the current expected credit losses (CECL) model, for estimating credit losses on certain financial instruments
and expands the disclosure requirements for estimating such credit losses. Under the new model, an entity is required to estimate
the credit losses expected over the life of an exposure (or pool of exposures). The guidance also amends the current impairment
model for debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities. The new guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating
the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
In
February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). Under the new provisions, all lessees will report on the balance
sheet a right-of-use asset and a liability for the obligation to make payments with the exception of those leases with a term
of 12 months or less. The new provisions will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim
periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will evaluate the expected impact of this standard
on its consolidated financial statements.
In
January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement
of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which amends the guidance relating to the classification and measurement of financial
instruments. Changes to the current guidance primarily affect the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under
the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The new standard is effective
for fiscal years, including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017.The Company does not
expect this new guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In
November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Restricted Cash. The standard requires restricted cash to be included with cash and
cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and ending amounts in the statement of cash flows and also requires disclosures
regarding the nature of restrictions on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. The standard is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods and requires retrospective adoption with early adoption permitted.
The Company does not expect this new guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In
January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The standard eliminates the second step
in the goodwill impairment test which requires an entity to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill.
Instead, an entity should recognize an impairment loss if the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit
exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, with the impairment loss not to exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting
unit. The standard is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests conducted in fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company will evaluate the expected impact of this standard on its consolidated financial
statements.
In
August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The standard better aligns
an entity’s hedging activities and financial reporting for hedging relationships through changes to both the designation
and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentation of hedge results in the financial statements.
The standard will prospectively make hedge accounting easier to apply to hedging activities and also enhances disclosure requirements
for how hedge transactions are reflected in the financial statements when hedge accounting is elected. The standard is effective
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company will evaluate the future effect
this standard may have on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In
May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2014-09) as modified by ASU
No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts
with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue
from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, and ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from
Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. The revenue recognition principle in
ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that
reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, new
and enhanced disclosures will be required. Companies may adopt the new standard either using the full retrospective approach,
a modified retrospective approach with practical expedients, or a cumulative effect upon adoption approach. The Company will adopt
the new standard effective January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of ASU 2014-09 will not have
a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, equity or cash flows.
Note
4: Business Combinations
On
June 19, 2017, Longfin acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Longfin Tradex in exchange for shares of Longfin’s
Common Stock. The acquisition of Longfin Tradex was determined to be an acquisition of a business and the results of Longfin Tradex’s
operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. Prior to the acquisition, Longfin Tradex
was 55% owned by SCL, a public company in India, and 45% owned by Mr. Meenavalli.
The
acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred totaled $134.4 million, which consisted of the following:
Fair
value of consideration transferred (in thousands):
Longfin Class A common stock
(27,500,000 shares)
|
|
$
|
73,920
|
|
Longfin Class
B common stock (22,500,000 shares)
|
|
|
60,480
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
134,400
|
|
The
fair value of the consideration of $134,400 as on June 19, 2017 was based on a third party valuation report from Scalar in accordance
with ASC 805.
The
following table summarizes the preliminary estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition
date (in thousands):
As
of June 19, 2017:
Assets:
|
|
(in
thousands)
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
14
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
11,934
|
|
Due from related parties
|
|
|
1,209
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
3,454
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
38,600
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
90,474
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
231
|
|
Total
Assets
|
|
|
145,916
|
|
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
675
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
37
|
|
Due to related parties
|
|
|
3,431
|
|
Other current liabilities
|
|
|
16
|
|
Accrued income taxes
|
|
|
208
|
|
Deferred tax
liability
|
|
|
7,149
|
|
Total
Liabilities
|
|
|
11,516
|
|
Net assets
acquired
|
|
$
|
134,400
|
|
Acquired
intangible assets of $38.6 million are finite-lived assets, which include $32.0 million of the Company’s developed technology
to be amortized over an 8-year useful life and $6.6 million related to customer relationships to be amortized over a 3-year useful
life. Due to the complexity and proprietary nature of the underlying technology, a useful life of 8 years was ascribed by the
Company.
Goodwill
of $90 million is primarily attributable to the valuation of the Longfin Tradex acquisition and includes a deferred tax liability
of $7.1 million related to the acquired intangible assets of $38.6 million. Goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.
The
following represents the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations as if Longfin Tradex had been included
in the condensed consolidated results of the Company for the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017:
Unaudited
pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations (in thousands, except for share and per share amounts):
|
|
March
31, 2017
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
2,779
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(54
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per common share, basic
|
|
$
|
(0.0009
|
)
|
Net loss per common share, diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.0009
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares
outstanding, basic
|
|
|
57,500,000
|
|
Weighted average common shares
outstanding, diluted
|
|
|
57,500,000
|
|
These
amounts have been calculated after applying the Company’s accounting policies and adjusting the results of Longfin Tradex
to reflect the additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to property,
plant and equipment and intangible assets had been applied on February 1, 2017.
Prior
to the acquisition, the Company had no prior relationship with Longfin Tradex, except for the ownership interest of Mr. Meenavalli.
On
January 9, 2018, the Company has acquired a shell company, Longfin Ltd in West Indies at a nominal price of $2,500.
Note
5: Other Current Assets and Other Current Liabilities
Other
Current Assets consist of the following (in thousands):
|
|
March
31, 2018
$
|
|
|
December
31, 2017
$
|
|
Prepaid Expenses
|
|
|
655
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
Advance to customers
|
|
|
8,195
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Employee advances
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Deposits
|
|
|
1,560
|
|
|
|
247
|
|
Advance expense
|
|
|
127
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Others
|
|
|
32
|
|
|
|
39
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
|
10,570
|
|
|
|
33
6
|
|
Other
Current Liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
|
|
March
31, 2018
$
|
|
|
December
31, 2017
$
|
|
Advance from Customers
|
|
|
1,713
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Others
|
|
|
2,389
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
|
4,102
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Note
6: Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property,
Plant and Equipment, net consists of the following (in thousands):
|
|
March
31, 2018
$
|
|
|
December
31, 2017
$
|
|
Computer software
|
|
$
|
822
|
|
|
|
6,283
|
|
Computer equipment
|
|
|
11,142
|
|
|
|
3,454
|
|
Vehicles
|
|
|
123
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
12,087
|
|
|
|
9,737
|
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
|
|
(3,399
|
)
|
|
|
(1,308
|
)
|
Property and
equipment, net
|
|
$
|
8,688
|
|
|
|
8,429
|
|
For
the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017, the Company recorded $0.7 million
and Nil, respectively, in depreciation expense.
Note
7: Intangible Assets
As
of March 31, 2018, the Company has the following amounts related to intangible assets (in thousands):
|
|
March
31, 2018
|
|
December
31, 2017
|
|
|
|
Useful
Lives
|
|
Gross
Carrying Amount
|
|
|
Accumulated
Amortization
|
|
|
Net
Book Value
|
|
|
Gross
Carrying Amount
|
|
|
Accumulated
Amortization
|
|
|
Net
Book Value
|
|
Developed technology
|
|
8 years
|
|
$
|
32,000
|
|
|
$
|
(3,134
|
)
|
|
$
|
28,866
|
|
|
|
32,000
|
|
|
|
(2,126
|
)
|
|
|
29,874
|
|
Customer relationships
|
|
3 years
|
|
|
6,600
|
|
|
|
(1,724
|
)
|
|
|
4,876
|
|
|
|
6,600
|
|
|
|
(1,169
|
)
|
|
|
5,431
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
38,600
|
|
|
$
|
(4,858
|
)
|
|
$
|
33,742
|
|
|
|
38,600
|
|
|
|
(3,295
|
)
|
|
$
|
35,305
|
|
The
following table represents the total estimated amortization of intangible assets for the five succeeding years (in thousands):
For
the Quarter-Ended
|
|
Estimated
|
|
March
31
|
|
Amortization
Expense
|
|
2018
|
|
$
|
6,200
|
|
2019
|
|
$
|
6,200
|
|
2020
|
|
$
|
5,585
|
|
2021
|
|
$
|
4,000
|
|
2022
|
|
$
|
4,000
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
$
|
10,882
|
|
For the three months ended
March 31, 2018, the Company recorded $1.6 million in amortization expense. For the period ended December 31, 2017 the Company
recorded $3.3 million in amortization expense.
Note
8: Convertible Notes Payable
On
January 22, 2018, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) entered into between the Company and an institutional
investor (the “Investor”), the Company agreed to sell and issue (1) (i) Senior Convertible Notes to the Investor in
the aggregate principal amount of $52,700,000 (each, a “Note” and collectively, the ‘‘Notes”), consisting
of a Series A Note in the principal original issuance of discount amount of $10,095,941 and (ii) a Series B Note in the
principal amount of $42,604,059, and (2) a warrant to purchase 751,894 shares of Longfin Class A Common Stock, exercisable for
a period of five years at an exercise price of $38.55 per share (the “Warrant”), for consideration consisting of (i)
a cash payment of $5,000,000, and (ii) a secured promissory note payable by the Investor to Longfin (the “Investor Note”)
in the principal amount of $42,604,059 (collectively, the “Note Financing”). On February 13, 2018, the Company completed
the Note Financing and related sale and issuance of the Notes, the Warrant and a placement agent warrant. The maturity date of
the Notes is August 13, 2019 and the Investor Note is February 13, 2048.
Till
date, the Company has received $3.7 million in net proceeds ($5.0 million net of costs of $1.3 million) related to the Note Financing
and will not be able to obtain additional monies through the Note Financing until the Company files a Registration Statement to
register the common shares underlying the Notes and Warrant and such Registration Statement is declared effective by the Securities
and Exchange Commission or such shares are eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, or the investor
elects to convert or exercise such securities notwithstanding the underlying shares have not been so registered or are then so
eligible.
On
April 6, 2018, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) halted the trading of the Company’s Class A Common Stock,
which such suspension from trading continued for a period of at least five (5) consecutive trading days, which constituted an
event of default under the Note.
Note
9: Secured and Unsecured Loans
The
company has a Secured Loan for the purchase of vehicle during the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The Unsecured Loan relates to
Buyers Credit in relation to the commodity purchases.
Note
10: Accrued Expenses
Accrued
expenses as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 consists of the following (in thousands):
|
|
March
31, 2018
$
|
|
|
December
31, 2017
$
|
|
Legal and
professional fee
|
|
|
115
|
|
|
|
3,090
|
|
Director fees
|
|
|
88
|
|
|
|
28
|
|
Payroll
|
|
|
96
|
|
|
|
134
|
|
Others
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
117
|
|
|
|
$
|
304
|
|
|
|
3,369
|
|
Note
11: Stockholders’ Equity
As
of the date of incorporation, the Company’s authorized capital stock consisted of 200,000,000 shares, par value $0.00001
per share. On February 1, 2017 the Company issued 7,500,000 founder shares to Mr. Meenavalli, the Company’s Chief Executive
Officer (“CEO”), valued at $75, which was paid for in cash by Mr. Meenavalli.
On
June 15, 2017, the Company amended its Certificate of Incorporation such that the Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares
of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share; 75,000,000 of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share and 25,000,000
shares of Class C Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share. The By-Laws were amended such that (i) the holders of Class A Common
Stock and Class B Common Stock will at all times vote together as one class on all matters(including the election of directors)
submitted to a vote for the consent of the stockholders of the Company, (ii) Each holder of Class A Common Stock is entitled to
one (1) vote for each share of Class A Common Stock held, (iii) Each holder of Class B Common Stock is entitled to ten (10) votes
for each share of Class B Common Stock held, and (iv) Each holder of Class C Common Stock is entitled to zero votes for each share
of Class C Common Stock held. The Company has been advised that such provisions of its By-Laws are ineffective under Delaware
law and accordingly the disparate voting rights have been disregarded for all periods.
On
March 20, 2018, the Company amended and restated its Certificate of Incorporation to increase the authorized shares of the Company’s
capital stock from 200,000,000 shares to 300,000,000 shares, $0.00001 par value per share, comprised of 200,000,000 shares of
Class A Common Stock, 75,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock and 25,000,000 shares of Class C Common Stock. Shares of Common
Stock shall have the same rights and powers, rank equally (including as to dividends and distributions, and any liquidation, dissolution
or winding up of the corporation), share ratably and be identical in all respects as to all matters, except each share of Class
B Common Stock convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock. Holders of Class A and Class B Common Stock will be entitled
to one vote for each share held. Holders of Class C Common Stock will have no voting rights.
The
holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as and when declared and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings
of the Company. All shares rank equally with regards to residual assets of the Company.
On
June 19, 2017, the Company issued shares of its Common Stock related to the acquisition of Longfin Tradex valued at $134.4 million,
which is comprised of 27,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock issued to SCL and 22,500,000 shares of Class B Common Stock issued
to Mr. Meenavalli, Longfin’s CEO. The Company also issued 10,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock to Mr. Meenavalli, valued
at $19 million for services and recorded compensation expense in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations
in general and administrative expenses. The 10,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock were valued under 409A of the Internal Revenue
Code at a price of $1.90 per share based on a third party valuation report from Scalar.
On
September 14, 2017, the Company issued 2,025,000 shares of its Class A Common Stock valued at $4.2 million to a third-party marketing
platform owned by Adamson Brothers Corp., an entity of which Mr. Andy Altahawi has voting and dispositive control, in exchange
for services in connection with the Financing. Such amounts were recorded as deferred offering costs-non cash as of December 31,
2017. Also, in addition to stock compensation paid to Adamson Brothers Corp., the Company also agreed to pay $65,000 in cash for
the services obtained in connection with the Public Offering.
On
December 11, 2017, the Company acquired the Ziddu.com website from a related party, Meridian Enterprises Pte. Ltd., a Singapore
corporation (“Meridian”), in exchange for the issuance of 2.5 million restricted shares of Class A stock. Exemption
from registration for the above transaction was claimed by the Company pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act based
on the facts and circumstances of the acquisition.
On
December 12, 2017, the Company completed the initial public offering of 1,140,989 shares of its Class A Common Stock, par value
$0.00001 at a price of $5.00 per share to investors pursuant to Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act. Net proceeds
from the offering totaled $4,948,998, net of cash offering expenses of $755,947. 46,540,989 shares are issued and outstanding
as of December 31, 2017.
On
September 14, 2017, the Company issued 3,375,000 shares of its Class A Common Stock valued at $7.0 million to Mr. Krishanu Singhal,
the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer. On March 19, 2018, the Company executed an agreement to cancel 2,000,000 of
the 3,375,000 shares of Class A Common Stock issued and agreed to pay Mr. Singhal $100,000 in cash compensation.
Note
12: Related Party Transactions
Related
party transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 are as
follows (in thousands):
|
|
March
31, 2018
$
|
|
|
|
Sale
of physical commodities
|
|
|
Technology
revenue
|
|
|
Cost
of physical commodities revenues
|
|
|
Cost
of technology revenue
|
|
|
Purchase
of shell company
|
|
|
Rentals
|
|
Stampede
Enterprises India Private Limited
|
|
$
|
2,254
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
12,008
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meridian
Enterprises Pte. Limited
|
|
|
8,415
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,021
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
2,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meridian
Tech HK Limited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stampede
Technologies Pte Limited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
398
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Globe
7 Pte Ltd
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
4
|
|
|
|
$
|
10,669
|
|
|
$
|
398
|
|
|
$
|
27,029
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
2,500
|
|
|
$
|
4
|
|
|
|
March
31, 2017
$
|
|
|
|
Sale
of physical commodities
|
|
|
Cost
of physical commodities revenues
|
|
|
Cost
of technology revenue
|
|
|
Capital
Expenditures
|
|
Stampede
Enterprises India Private Limited
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Meridian
Enterprises Pte. Limited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Meridian
Tech HK Limited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
638
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Stampede
Technologies Pte Limited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
638
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Related
party balances for the period-ended March 31, 2018 period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 are as follows (in thousands):
Due from Related Parties:
|
|
Relationship
|
|
March 31, 2018
$
|
|
|
March 31, 2017
$
|
|
Meridian Enterprises Pte Ltd
|
|
Common Promoter
|
|
$
|
2,601
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meridian Tech HK
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
638
|
|
Stampede Enterprises India Private Limited
|
|
Wholly owned subsidiary of Stampede Capital Limited
|
|
$
|
1
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Stampede Technologies Pte Ltd
|
|
Wholly owned subsidiary of Stampede Capital Limited
|
|
$
|
548
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
3,150
|
|
|
|
638
|
|
Due to Related Parties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Stampede Capital Limited
|
|
Common promoter
|
|
$
|
333
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Usha Rani Meenavalli
|
|
Common promoter
|
|
$
|
2
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Meridian Enterprises Pte Limited
|
|
Common promoter
|
|
$
|
5,612
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Venkat Srinivas Meenavalli
|
|
CEO
|
|
$
|
11
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stampede Tradex Pte Ltd.
|
|
Common promoter
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
26
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,957
|
|
|
|
26
|
|
A
description of the amounts included related party transactions are as follows:
Stampede
Enterprises India Private Limited includes revenue related to the sale of physical commodities $2,254 and costs related
to the purchase of physical commodities $12,008.
Meridian
Enterprises Pte. Limited includes revenue related to the sale of physical commodities $8,415 and costs related to the purchase
of physical commodities $15,021. The Company also acquired a shell company, Longfin Ltd in West Indies from Meridian Enterprises
Pte. Limited at a nominal price of $2,500.
Meridian
Tech HK Ltd. includes the cost related to technology revenue $638.
Stampede
Technologies Pte Ltd includes revenue related to the sale of technology $398 and Nil costs related to technology from this vendor.
Note
13: Income Taxes
The
Company adopted ASC 740, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. In assessing the recoverability of its deferred tax assets,
management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets is dependent on the generation of future taxable income during the periods
in which those temporary differences become deductible. The management considers historical and projected future taxable income,
and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
The
Company has US deferred tax assets, which have been offset by valuation allowance because of historical and expected losses. As
the Company reverses its losses and becomes profitable, we will reassess the likelihood of recovering a portion or all of the
deferred tax assets. The remaining balance of deferred tax assets, which appear on the balance sheet, are from foreign based operations
in which utilization is highly probable in offsetting future foreign income taxes.
The
Company recorded an income tax of $253,652 resulting from operational results of its foreign entities for three months period
ended March 31, 2018. As of March 31, 2018, there was no significant liability for income tax associated with unrecognized tax
benefits. As of March 31, 2018, the Company could not use its net operating losses.
Impact
of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2017 and provides for significant changes
to U.S. tax law. Among other provisions, the Tax Reform Act reduces the U.S. corporate income tax rate to 21%, effective in 2018.
As a result, the Company has remeasured its U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2017 to reflect the lower
rate expected to apply when these temporary differences reverse.
The
Company estimates that the remeasurement resulted in a nominal reduction in deferred tax assets, which was fully offset by a corresponding
change to the Company’s valuation allowance. The impact will likely be subject to ongoing technical guidance and accounting
interpretation, which the Company will continue to monitor and assess.
The
Tax Reform Act also provides for a transition to a new territorial system of taxation and generally requires companies to include
certain untaxed foreign earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries into taxable income in 2017 (“Transition Tax”). The Company
estimates that it will incur a $0.6 million Transition Tax and has recorded a provisional liability in this amount.
Additionally,
the Securities Exchange Commission staff has issued SAB 118, which allows the Company to record provisional amounts during a measurement
period not to extend beyond one year of the enactment date. On December 22, 2017, Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB
118”) was issued to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information
available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax
effects of the Act. Because the Company is still in the process of analyzing certain provisions of the Tax Act, the Company has
determined that the adjustment to its deferred taxes and the Transition Tax are provisional amounts as permitted under SAB 118.
Note
14: Commitments & Contingencies
Legal
Matters
The
Company is and may become subject to certain legal proceedings and claims arising in connection with the normal course of its
business. In the opinion of management, there were no claims as of March 31, 2018 that would have a material adverse effect on
its condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On
or about March 5, 2018, the Division of Enforcement of the SEC informed the Company that it is conducting an investigation
In the Matter of Trading in the Securities of Longfin Corp. and requested that the Company provide certain documents in connection
with its investigation, including documents related to our IPO and other financings and the acquisition of Ziddu.com. The Company
is in the process of responding to this document request and will cooperate with the SEC in connection with its investigation.
While the SEC is trying to determine whether there have been any violations of the federal securities laws, the investigation
does not mean that the SEC has concluded that anyone has violated the law. Also, the investigation does not mean that the SEC
has a negative opinion of any person, entity or security of or related to the Company
At
the beginning of
April 2018, the SEC filed the case
Securities
and Exchange Commission v. Longfin Corp., et al.
,
18 Civ. 2977 (DLC) (‘the SEC Litigation”) in federal
court in Southern District of New York. The Company and Mr. Meenavalli are named as defendants, as are three of the Company’s
stockholders who made certain sales of Class A Common Stock. The SEC’s complaint alleges that the defendants violated Section
5 of the Securities Act by either distributing or participating in the distribution of the Company’s securities to the public
in unregistered transactions. The SEC Litigation includes the SEC”s application for a temporary restraining order and asset
freeze relating to the assets of the three defendants who were stockholders who made certain sales of Class A Common Stock. By
order dated April 23, 2018, the Court vacated the temporary restraining order and asset freeze with respect to the Company and
Mr. Meenavalli. By order dated May 1, 2018, the Court granted the SEC’s request for a preliminary injunction regarding the
assets of the other three defendants. On May 11, 2018, the Company and Mr. Meenavalli filed a motion to dismiss the SEC’s
complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, and the three other defendants answered the complaint
and denied the allegations of wrongdoing against them. The Company is unable at this time to express any opinion as to the
outcome of this matter or any potential remedies that may be sought against the Company or Mr. Meenavalli at this early stage
of the proceedings. The Company and Mr. Meenavalli maintain that no violations of Section 5 of the Securities Act occurred nor
did they aid or participate in the distribution of the Company’s securities to the public in an unregistered transaction.
In
April 2018, five putative securities class action lawsuits
were filed in the federal courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York against Longfin Corp and our CEO, Mr. Meenavalli,
and (in two cases) CFO, Mr. Ratakonda. The actions are:
Reddy v. LongFin Corp. et al
., 18 Civ. 2933 (SDNY);
Long
Chee Min v. Longfin Corp. et al
., 18 Civ. 2973 (SDNY);
Chauhan v. Longfin et al.
, 18 Civ. 2010 (MKB) (EDNY); and
Miller
v. Longfin et al
., 18 Civ. 3121 (SDNY). According to the complaints, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and
failed to disclose material adverse facts about Longfin’s business, operations, prospects and performance. Plaintiffs allege,
inter alia
, that defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Longfin had material
weaknesses in its operations and internal controls that hindered the Company’s profitability; and (ii) Longfin did not meet
the requirements for inclusion in Russell indices. Based on the foregoing, plaintiffs assert causes of action for violation of
Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. Plaintiffs seek unspecified
compensatory damages, fees and costs. By order dated April 26, 2018, the four actions filed in Southern District of New York (bearing
docket numbers 18 Civ. 2933, 18 Civ. 2973, 18 Civ. 3121 and 18 Civ. 3462) were consolidated under the docket number of the lead
case, 18 Civ. 2933, pending before the Honorable Denise Cote, United States District Judge. The Company has reviewed the allegations
contained in the various complaints and believe they are without merit. The Company intends to defend the litigation vigorously.
The Company is unable at this time to express any opinion as to the outcome of this matter or as to the possible range of loss,
if any, at this early stage of the proceedings. The Company and Mr. Meenavalli maintain that no violations of Section 5 of the
Securities Act occurred nor did they aid or participate in the distribution of the Company’s securities to the public in
an unregistered transaction.
Leases
Leases
where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the leased asset are classified
as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the statement of operations on a straight-line basis
over the lease term. The aggregate benefit of incentives provided by the lessor is recognized as a reduction of rental expense
over the lease term on a straight-line basis.
Employee
Benefits
Defined
contribution plan
As
required by law, Longfin Tradex makes contributions to a pension plan, the Central Provident Fund (“CPF”), as applicable
in a different jurisdiction where the companies operate. Such obligations for contributions are recognized as compensation expense
in the statement of operations in the same period as the employment that gives rise to the obligatory contribution.
Note
15. Loss Per Share
Under
the two-class method, basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding
during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of Common Stock and, if
dilutive, potential shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. The dilutive effect of potential shares of Common Stock
is reflected in diluted loss per share by application of the treasury stock method.
The
Company has two classes of issued and outstanding Common Stock; Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. Holders of Class
A Common Stock and holders of Class B Common Stock have substantially identical rights, including rights with respect to voting,
any declared dividends or distributions of cash or property, and the right to receive proceeds on liquidation or dissolution of
the Company after payment of the Company’s indebtedness. The undistributed losses are allocated based on the contractual
participation rights of the Class A and Class B Common Stock as if the losses for the year have been distributed. As the liquidation
and dividend rights are identical, the undistributed losses are allocated on a proportionate basis.
The
following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Common Stockholders during
the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018 (in thousands except share and
per share amounts):
Warrants
issued to purchase 39,834 of common shares were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share.
The
Company does not have any dilutive securities as of March 31, 2018.
|
|
For
the three
months
ended
March
31, 2018
|
|
|
For
the period February 1, 2017 through
March
31, 2017
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Profit /(loss)
|
|
$
|
(7,299
|
)
|
|
$
|
19
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average
shares outstanding
|
|
|
76,229,878
|
|
|
|
7,500,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic loss per
share:
|
|
$
|
(0.10
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.003
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted loss per
share:
|
|
$
|
(0.10
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.003
|
|
Note
16 Geography Revenue
Segment
Information
Accounting
pronouncements establish standards for the manner in which public companies report information about operating segments in annual
and interim financial statements. Operating segments are components of an enterprise that have distinct financial information
available and evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”) to decide how to allocate resources
and evaluate performance. The Company’s CODM is considered to be the Company’s chief executive officer (“CEO”).
The CEO reviews financial information presented on an entity level basis for purposes of making operating decisions and assessing
financial performance.
Therefore,
the Company has determined that it operates in a single operating and reportable segment.
The
following provides information required by ASC 280-10-50-38 Entity-Wide Information:
|
1)
|
The
table below shows revenue reported by product and service for the three months ended March 31, 2018:
|
Product
& Service
|
|
Amount
(in
thousands)
|
|
|
%
on total revenues
|
|
Sale
of physical commodities
|
|
$
|
52,515
|
|
|
|
97
|
%
|
Technology
revenue
|
|
|
1,613
|
|
|
|
2.98
|
%
|
Other
revenue
|
|
|
131
|
|
|
|
.02
|
%
|
Total
|
|
$
|
54,259
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2)
|
The
following table sets revenue by geographic area for the three months ended March 31,
2018:
|
|
|
Amount
(in thousands)
|
|
Singapore
|
|
$
|
49,393
|
|
India
|
|
|
2,254
|
|
United
Kingdom
|
|
|
1,216
|
|
Other
|
|
|
1,396
|
|
|
|
$
|
54,259
|
|
|
3)
|
The
table below shows the long-term assets other than financial instruments held in the country of domicile and foreign countries.
|
Nature
of Assets
|
|
USA
(Country
of Domicile)
|
|
|
Foreign
Countries
(India, Dubai, Singapore and
West Indies)
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
90,474
|
|
|
|
90,474
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,742
|
|
|
|
33,742
|
|
Property, Plant and
Equipment , Net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,688
|
|
|
|
8,688
|
|
Total Long Term Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
132,904
|
|
|
|
132,904
|
|
Note
17 Stock-Based Compensation
Longfin
2018 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
On
February 12, 2018, the Company adopted the Longfin 2018 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan authorizing the grant of awards up to 2,000,000
shares of Class A Common Stock effective March 20, 2018. No stocks have been granted since the plan became effective in March
2018 as on May 21, 2018.
Note
18 Subsequent Events
Securities
Purchase Agreement
On
January 22, 2018, the Company entered into a Convertible Note Securities Purchase Agreement with an Investor. Please refer to
Note 8
for further information.
As
of April 3, 2018, the Company has received $3.7 million in net proceeds ($5.0 million net of costs of $1.3 million) related to
the Note Financing and will not be able to obtain additional monies through the Note Financing until the Company files a Registration
Statement to register the common shares underlying the Notes and Warrant and such Registration Statement is deemed effective by
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company also contemplates raising money through Regulation D offering from
the accredited investors.
On
April 6, 2018, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) halted the trading of the Company’s Class A Common Stock,
which such suspension from trading continued for a period of at least five (5) consecutive trading days, which constituted an
event of default under the Note. The Company has elected to voluntary delist from Nasdaq and will seek to have its Class A Common
Stock quoted for listing on an over the counter platform or the Pink Sheet market in an effort to mitigate the effects of the
aforementioned default.
Securities
and Exchange Commission Matters
On
or about March 5, 2018, the Division of Enforcement of the SEC informed the Company that it is conducting an investigation
In the Matter of Trading in the Securities of Longfin Corp.
and requested that the Company provide certain documents in
connection with its investigation, including documents related to its IPO and other financings and the acquisition of Ziddu.com.
The Company is in the process of responding to this document request and will cooperate with the SEC in connection with its investigation.
While the SEC is trying to determine whether there have been any violations of the federal securities laws, the investigation
does not mean that the SEC has concluded that anyone has violated the law. Also, the investigation does not mean that the SEC
has a negative opinion of any person, entity or security.
At
the beginning of April,
2018, the SEC filed the case
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Longfin Corp., et al., 18 Civ. 2977 (DLC) (the “SEC Litigation”) in federal
court in the Southern District of New York. The Company and Mr. Meenavalli are named as defendants, as are three of the
Company’s stockholders who made certain sales of Class A Common Stock. The SEC’s complaint alleges that the
defendants violated Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933 by either distributing or participating in the distribution of
the Company’s securities to the public in unregistered transactions. The SEC Litigation includes the SEC’s
application for a temporary restraining order and asset freeze relating to the assets of the three defendants who were
stockholders who made certain sales of Class A Common Stock. By order dated April 23, 2018, the Court vacated the temporary
restraining order and asset freeze with respect to the Company and Mr. Meenavalli. By order dated May 1, 2018, the Court
granted the SEC’s request for a preliminary injunction regarding the assets of the other three defendants. On May 11,
2018, the Company and Mr. Meenavalli filed a motion to dismiss the SEC’s complaint for failure to state a claim upon
which relief can be granted, and the three other defendants answered the complaint and denied the allegations of wrongdoing
against them. The company is unable at this time to express any opinion as to the outcome of this matter or any potential
remedies that may be sought against the Company or Mr. Meenavalli at this early stage of the proceedings. The Company and
Mr. Meenavalli maintain that no violations of Section 5 of the Securities Act occurred nor did they aid or participate in the
distribution of the Company’s securities to the public in an unregistered transaction.
NASDAQ
Matters
The
Company’s Class A Common Stock is subject to a trading halt on NASDAQ and there can be no assurance when or if this halt
will be lifted. This market has continued listing standards that we must maintain on an ongoing basis in order to continue the
listing of our Class A Common Stock and NASDAQ has requested certain information from us to ensure that we continue to meet these
requirements. If following these inquiries and responses NASDAQ determines that we fail to meet these continued listing requirements,
our Class A Common Stock may be subject to delisting. On May 2, 2018, the Company announced its intention to voluntarily delist
its Class A Common Stock from NASDAQ.
On
April 6, 2018, the Company received a notice from Nasdaq indicating that the Company was no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing
Rule 5250(c)(1) due to its inability to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2017.
Nasdaq elected to exercise its discretionary authority under Listing Rule 5101 and required the Company to submit a plan of compliance
by April 13, 2018. The Company submitted a plan of compliance on April 11, 2018 and on May 4, 2018 filed its Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2017.
On
April 6, 2018, Nasdaq halted the trading of the Company’s Class A Common Stock.
On
April 18, 2018, the Company received a notice from Nasdaq indicating that the Company was no longer in compliance with Nasdaq
Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to the Company not including the signatures of a majority of the members of its Board of Directors
in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. Nasdaq elected to exercise its discretionary authority
under Listing Rule 5101 and required the Company to submit a plan of compliance by April 25, 2018. The Company filed an amendment
to the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and included the signatures of a majority of its directors.
On
May 2, 2018 the Company notified Nasdaq that it would voluntarily delist its shares of Class A Common Stock.
The
Company believes that it is preferable for the Class A Common Stock to trade on the Over The Counter market as soon as possible
as opposed to proceeding with an extended review process with Nasdaq. The Company filed a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 14, 2018, with the delisting becoming effective 10 days after such filing.
At
the time it made the decision to voluntarily delist its Class A Common Stock, Nasdaq had advised the Company that it intended
to issue a delisting determination based on the current filing delinquency, public interest concerns under Listing Rule 5101,
and the Company’s financial viability.
Class
Action Litigation
At
the beginning of April 2018, four putative securities class action lawsuits were filed in the federal courts for the Southern
and Eastern Districts of New York against Longfin Corp. and our CEO, Mr. Meenavalli, and (in the case of the second action) CFO,
Mr. Ratakonda. The actions are:
Reddy v. LongFin Corp. et al
., 18 Civ. 2933 (JGK) (SDNY);
Long Chee Min v. Longfin Corp.
et al
., 18 Civ. 2973 (VSB) (SDNY);
Chauhan v. Longfin et al.
, 18 Civ. 2010 (MKB) (EDNY); and
Miller v. Longfin et
al
., 18 Civ. 3121 (UA) (SDNY). According to the complaints, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and failed
to disclose material adverse facts about Longfin’s business, operations, prospects and performance. Plaintiffs allege,
inter
alia
, that defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Longfin had material weaknesses
in its operations and internal controls that hindered the Company’s profitability; and (ii) Longfin did not meet the requirements
for inclusion in Russell indices. Based on the foregoing, plaintiffs assert causes of action for violation of Sections 10(b) and
20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. Plaintiffs are seeking unspecified compensatory
damages, fees and costs. By order dated April 26, 2018, the four actions filed in Southern District of New York (bearing docket
numbers 18 Civ. 2933, 18 Civ. 2973, 18 Civ. 3121 and 18 Civ. 3462) were consolidated under the docket number of the lead case,
18 Civ. 2933, pending before the Honorable Denise Cote, United States District Judge. The Company has reviewed the allegations
contained in the various complaints and believe they are without merit. The Company intends to defend the litigation vigorously.
The company is unable at this time to express any opinion as to the outcome of this matter or as to the possible range of loss,
if any, at this early stage of the proceedings. The Company and Mr. Meenavalli maintain that no violations of Section 5 of the Securities Act occurred
nor did they aid or participate in the distribution of the Company’s securities to the public in an unregistered transaction.
Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Results of Operations
Forward-Looking
Statements
The
following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the
section titled “Selected Consolidated Financial and Other Data” and the condensed consolidated financial statements
and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed below. Factors that could cause or contribute
to such differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and those discussed in the section titled “Risk
Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April
2, 2018, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto filed with the SEC on April 19, 2018.
Business
Overview
Longfin
is a finance and technology company (“FINTECH”) that specializes in structured trade finance (Alternative Finance)
solutions and physical commodities finance (Shadow Banking) solutions. On June 19, 2017, Longfin acquired 100% of the global trade
finance technology solution provider, Longfin Tradex Pte. Ltd., (“Stampede Tradex Pte Ltd”), - a Singapore incorporated
entity and post-acquisition Longfin Tradex has become a subsidiary of Longfin.
As
on March 31, 2018, the Company, through Longfin Tradex, has membership agreements with SGX- Singapore, DGCX- Dubai and CME- Chiacgo.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Longfin and its subsidiaries, Longfin Tradex, Longcom India Private
Ltd, and Longfin Trading FZC.
Intellectual
Property and Patents
Our
success depends in part on our ability to protect our intellectual property and proprietary technologies. To protect our proprietary
rights, we rely on a combination of intellectual property rights in the United States and other jurisdictions, including trade
secret laws, license agreements, internal procedures, and contractual provisions. Our internal controls restrict access to proprietary
technology. As of April 2, 2018, we had one trademark registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We may not be able
to obtain protection for our intellectual property, and our existing and future trademark and other intellectual property rights
may not provide us with competitive advantages or distinguish our products and services from those of our competitors. Additionally,
our current and future trademark and other intellectual property rights may be contested, circumvented, or found unenforceable
or invalid, and we may not be able to prevent third parties from infringing them. Our internal controls and contractual provisions
may not always be effective at preventing unauthorized parties from obtaining our intellectual property and proprietary technologies.
We
license technology and other intellectual property from our partners and rely on our license agreements with those partners to
use the intellectual property. We also enter into licensing agreements with third parties to receive rights to intellectual property
and other know-how. Third parties may assert claims related to intellectual property rights against our partners or us.
Financial
Operations Overview
Revenue
Revenue
is recognized when the four basic criteria of revenue recognition are met: (1) persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists;
(2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; (3) the fee is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably
assured. When the revenue recognition criteria are not met, the Company defers the recognition of revenue by recording deferred
revenue on the balance sheet until such time that all criteria are met.
The
Company’s revenue consists of the following:
Physical
Commodity Contracts — we recognize revenue from the sale of physical commodities for sale to our customers. Additionally,
we determine whether the financial statement presentation of revenues should be on a gross or net basis. With respect to our physical
commodity contracts, we act as a principal and take title of the physical commodities and assume the risks and rewards of ownership.
We record settlement of our physical commodity contracts on a gross basis.
Technology
services revenue, consist of fees paid by third parties for using our proprietary risk management and trading infrastructure technology
and provision of associated services.
Other
revenue consists of incentive income that is received pursuant to agreements with exchanges and recognized when earned.
Operating
Expenses
Our
operating expenses consist of expenses directly related to our sale of physical commodities and technology revenue, non-cash stock-based
compensation, amortization of our acquired intangibles related to the Longfin Tradex acquisition, depreciation related to our
computer equipment, and other general and administrative expenses consisting of legal, accounting and professional fees, employee
related expenses, travel, non-income-based taxes and overhead expenses.
We
expect to incur additional expenses to support our growth.
Other
income (expense), net
Other
income (expense), net, consists of gains and losses realized from foreign currency transactions and rebate income from exchanges.
Provision
for income taxes
Provision
for income taxes consists primarily of U.S. federal and state income taxes and income taxes in certain foreign jurisdictions in
which we conduct business. For the periods presented, the difference between the U.S. statutory rate and our effective tax rate
is primarily due to the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. Our effective tax rate is also impacted by earnings realized
in foreign jurisdictions with statutory tax rates lower than the federal statutory tax rate. We maintain a full valuation allowance
on our net deferred tax assets for federal, state, and certain foreign jurisdictions as we have concluded that it is not more
likely than not that the deferred assets will be realized.
Results
of Operations
The
following table presents our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the period from February 1, 2017
(inception) through March 31, 2017 (in thousands):
|
|
Three
months ended
March 31, 2018
|
|
|
For
the period from
February 1, 2017 (inception) through
March 31, 2017
|
|
Revenue:
|
|
$
|
54,259
|
|
|
$
|
702
|
|
Operating expenses
|
|
|
(56,742
|
)
|
|
|
(680
|
)
|
Profit /(Loss) from operations
|
|
|
(2,483
|
)
|
|
|
22
|
|
Other income,
net
|
|
|
(5,070
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Profit/(Loss) before income taxes
|
|
|
(7,553
|
)
|
|
|
22
|
|
Income tax (benefit) expense
|
|
|
(254
|
)
|
|
|
3
|
|
Net Profit /(Loss)
|
|
$
|
(7,299
|
)
|
|
|
19
|
|
Revenue
Revenue
during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the period from February 1, 2017 through
March 31, 2017
consists of the
following (in thousands):
|
|
Three
months ended
March 31, 2018
|
|
|
For
the period from
February 1, 2017 (inception) through
March 31, 2017
|
|
Sale of physical commodities
|
|
$
|
52,515
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Technology revenue
|
|
|
1,613
|
|
|
|
702
|
|
Other revenue
|
|
|
131
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
$
|
54,259
|
|
|
|
702
|
|
Revenue
for the three months ended March 31, 2018 of $53 million is related to the sale of physical commodities to our customers. Technology
revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2018 consists of $1.61 million and is comprised of fees paid by third parties for
using our proprietary risk management and trading infrastructure technology. Other revenue consists of incentive income received
from exchanges that is recognized when earned.
Revenue
for the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 consists of $0.7 million and is comprised of fees paid by third
parties for using our proprietary risk management and trading infrastructure technology.
Operating
Expenses
Operating
expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the period from January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 consists of the
following (in thousands):
|
|
Three
months ended March 31, 2018
|
|
|
For
the period from
February 1, 2017 (inception) through
March 31, 2017
|
|
Cost of physical
commodities revenues (includes purchases from related parties of $27,029 in March 31, 2018 and Nil in March 31, 2017)
|
|
$
|
51,048
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Cost of technology revenue (includes related
party costs of Nil in March 31, 2018 and $638 in March 31, 2017)
|
|
|
1,161
|
|
|
|
638
|
|
Stock-based compensation
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Employee compensation and payroll taxes
|
|
|
274
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Operations and administrative
|
|
|
2,003
|
|
|
|
42
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
693
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
|
|
|
1,563
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total operating expenses
|
|
$
|
56,742
|
|
|
$
|
680
|
|
Operating
expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2018 primarily consists of $51 million of expenses directly related to our sale
of physical commodities, $1.16 million of fees related to our technology revenue, $1.56 million of amortization expense related
to the intangible assets acquired with the Longfin Tradex acquisition, $0.7 million of depreciation and amortization related
to the Company’s computer equipment, $2 million of other operations and administrative expenses including legal and professional
fees, and $0.3 million of employee compensation and payroll taxes.
Operating
expenses for the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 primarily consists of $0.6 million of fees related
to our technology revenue, $0.042 million of other operations and administrative expenses including legal and professional
fees.
Other
income, net
Other
income, net, consists of nominal gains recorded from our foreign currency transactions.
Cash
Flows for three months ended March 31 2018 and February 1, 2017 (inception) through March 31, 2017(in thousands):
|
|
Three
months ended
March
31, 2018
$
|
|
|
For
the period from
February
1, 2017
(inception)
through
March
31, 2017
$
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
|
|
|
2,189
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Net
Cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
(1,812
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net
cash (used in) investing activities
|
|
|
(948
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net
cash (used in) financing activities
|
|
|
5,018
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at the end of the period
|
|
|
4,447
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Operating
Activities
For
the period from January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018, net cash provided by operating activities was $(1.8) million, which
primarily consisted of our net loss of $7.3 million, adjusted for depreciation and amortization expenses of $2.3
million, 1.3 million of note issue expenses and net cash inflow of $2.0 million from operating assets and liabilities.
The inflow from operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to $5.7 million of accounts receivable, a net $1.6 million
due from related parties, $1 million of net other current assets, $1 million of accounts payable, $3.1 million of accrued
expenses primarily related to customer deposits and $0.3 million for income taxes payable.
Investing
Activities
For
the period from January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018, net cash used in investing activities was $0.95 million, which is primarily
related to the purchase of computer software.
Financing
Activities
For
the period from January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018, net cash used in financing activities was $5m.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Overview
As
of March 31, 2018, we had $4.4 million in cash and $31 million in accounts receivable and total liabilities of $50.6 million.
To date the Company has received $3.7 million in net proceeds ($5.0 million net of costs of $1.3 million) related to the Note
Financing and will not be able to obtain additional monies through the Note Financing until the Company files a Registration Statement
to register the common shares underlying the Notes and Warrant and such Registration Statement is declared effective by the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
The Company also contemplates raising money through Regulation D offering from the accredited
investors
Since
our inception, we have financed our operations primarily through equity issuances and cash generated from our operations.
Our
principal uses of cash in recent periods have been funding our operations.
On
December 12, 2017, we sold 1,140,989 shares of our Class A Common Stock pursuant to Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933
at a price of $5.00 per share. Net proceeds from the Public Offering totalled $4.9 million, net of cash offering expenses of $0.8
million.
Going
Concern
The
Company has limited operating history and experienced a net loss of $34 million since its inception. The Company has $4.4
million of cash at March 31, 2018. The Company operates primarily in structured trade finance and providing technology services
and our operating costs are primarily related to the cost of providing those services, employee compensation and administrative
expenses.
On
January 22, 2018, pursuant to the SPA entered into between the Company and the Investor, the Company agreed to sell and issue
(1) (i) Senior Convertible Notes to the Investor in the aggregate principal amount of $52,700,000, consisting of a Series A Note
in the principal original issuance discount amount of $10,095,941 and (ii) a Series B Note in the principal amount of $42,604,059,
and (2) a Warrant to purchase 751,894 shares of Longfin Class A Common Stock, exercisable for a period of five years at an exercise
price of $38.55 per share, for consideration consisting of (i) a cash payment of $5,000,000, and (ii) a secured promissory note
payable by the Investor to Longfin in the principal amount of $42,604,059.
As
of April 3, 2018, the Company has received $3.7 million in net proceeds ($5.0 million net of costs of $1.3 million) related to
the Note Financing and will not be able to obtain additional monies through the Note Financing until the Company files a Registration
Statement to register the common shares underlying the Notes and Warrant and such Registration Statement is deemed effective by
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company also contemplates raising money through Regulation D offering from
the accredited investors
On
April 6, 2018, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) halted the trading of the Company’s Class A Common Stock,
which such suspension from trading continued for a period of at least five (5) consecutive trading days, which constituted an
event of default under the Note. The Company has elected to voluntary delist from Nasdaq and will seek to have its Class
A Common Stock quoted for listing on an over the counter platform or the Pink Sheet market in an effort to mitigate the effects
of the aforementioned default
The
continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to obtain the monies from the Note
Financing and the attainment of profitable operations. These factors, which are not within the Company’s control, raise
substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Although it is unlikely that additional
funding will be forthcoming pursuant to the Note Financing in light of the Default Notice, the Company intends to enter into discussions
with the investor regarding the renegotiation of the terms of the Note Financing. If the Company is unable to successfully renegotiate
the terms of the Note Financing, including receiving one or more waivers with respect to the ongoing default under the Notes,
it would negatively impact its business and operations and could also lead to the reduction or suspension of the Company’s
operations and ultimately force the Company to cease operations. These financial statements do not include any adjustments to
the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should
the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Our
future capital requirements will depend on many factors including our revenue growth rate, the timing and extent of spending to
support further infrastructure development, the expansion of sales and marketing and international operation activities, the introduction
of new product capabilities and enhancement of our platform, and the continuing market acceptance of our platform. We may in the
future enter into arrangements to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, services, and technologies, including intellectual
property rights. We may be required to seek additional equity or debt financing. In the event that additional financing is required
from outside sources, we may not be able to raise it on terms acceptable to us or at all. If we are unable to raise additional
capital when desired, our business, results of operations, and financial condition would be materially and adversely affected.
Contractual
Obligations
At
March 31, 2018 our principal commitments consisted of obligations under operating leases for office space which is leased on a
month to month basis.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our
consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report are prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, in the United States. The preparation of consolidated financial statements
also requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs and
expenses, and related disclosures. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe
to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ significantly from the estimates made by management. To
the extent that there are differences between our estimates and actual results, our future financial statement presentation, financial
condition, results of operations, and cash flows will be affected.
We
believe that the accounting policies described below involve a greater degree of judgment and complexity. Accordingly, these are
the policies we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our consolidated financial condition
and results of operations.
Revenue
Recognition
Revenue
is recognized when the four basic criteria of revenue recognition are met: (1) persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists;
(2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; (3) the fee is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably
assured. When the revenue recognition criteria are not met, the Company defers the recognition of revenue by recording deferred
revenue on the balance sheet until such time that all criteria are met.
The
Company’s revenue consists of the following:
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Physical
Commodity Contracts — we recognize revenue from the sale of physical commodities for sale to our customers. Additionally,
we determine whether the financial statement presentation of revenues should be on a gross or net basis. With respect to our
physical commodity contracts, we act as a principal and take title of the physical commodities and assume the risks and rewards
of ownership. We record settlement of our physical commodity contracts on a gross basis.
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Technology
services revenue, consists of fees paid by third parties for using our proprietary risk management and trading infrastructure
technology and provision of associated services.
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Common
Stock Valuations
The
valuation of our common stock was determined based on the guidelines outlined in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Accounting & Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation.
We
considered objective and subjective factors to determine our best estimate of the fair value of our common stock including contemporaneous
valuations of the Company’s common stock, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations, including
related industry trends affecting its operations; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering
given prevailing market conditions; the lack of marketability of the Company’s common stock; the market performance of comparable
publicly traded companies; and U.S. and global economic and capital market conditions.
During
2017, prior to our initial public offering on December 12, 2017, the equity value of our business was determined using the market
approach. The market approach estimates the fair value of a company by applying market multiples of comparable publicly traded
companies in the same industry or similar lines of business. The selection of our comparable industry peer companies requires
us to make significant judgments as to the comparability of these companies to us. We considered several factors including business
description, business size, market share, revenue model, development stage and historical operating results.
Business
Combinations
The
Company uses estimates and assumptions to assign a fair value to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed
in business combinations as of the acquisition date. These estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. During
the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, adjustments to the fair value of these tangible
and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed may be recorded, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion
of the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes
first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Goodwill
Goodwill
is the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identified net assets of businesses acquired. The Company’s intangible
assets with an indefinite life are related to the acquisition of Longfin Tradex. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
are measured at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. The Company does not amortize goodwill.
The
Company reviews goodwill at least annually for possible impairment. Goodwill is reviewed for possible impairment between annual
tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the goodwill below its
carrying values. The Company tests its goodwill each year on December 31st. The Company reviews the carrying value of goodwill
utilizing a market capitalization approach. The Company did not identify any impairment to goodwill during the period ended March
31, 2018.
Finite
Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-lived
intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the asset’s estimated economic life and are tested for impairment
based on undiscounted cash flows and, if impaired, are written down to fair value based on discounted cash flows. The identified
intangible assets are amortized over 8 years for developed technology and 3 years for customer relationships.
The
Company reviews finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If the sum of the estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual
disposition of an asset is less than its net book value, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss is
based on the fair value of an asset. No impairment was recorded during the period ended March 31, 2018.
Our
discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements, which have
been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments
that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities
in our financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including the estimation of the underlying
deemed fair value of Common Stock (prior to public offering),the valuation of acquired intangible assets and goodwill from business
combinations, the recoverability and useful lives (indefinite or finite) of intangible assets, and the assessment of impairment
of goodwill.
We
base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable
under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities
that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions.
Our
significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
As
of March 31, 2018, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities
often referred to as structured finance or variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating
off balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.
CORPORATE
INFORMATION
Longfin
Corp. was incorporated in Delaware on February 1, 2017. Our executive offices are located 17 State Street, Suite 4000, New York,
NY 10004. Our telephone number is (646)-202-9550, and our email address is info@Longfincorp.com.
We
maintain a website with the address www.Longfincorp.com. We make available through our Internet website our annual reports on
Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to these reports, as soon as reasonably
practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish such material to, the Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”). We are not including the information on our website as a part of, nor incorporating it by reference into,
this report. You may read and copy any such reports and amendments thereto at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street,
N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549 on official business days during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330
for information on the Public Reference Room. Additionally, the SEC maintains a website that contains annual, quarterly, and current
reports, proxy statements, and other information that issuers (including us) file electronically with the SEC. The SEC’s
website address is http://www.sec.gov.