UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of September 2020

 

Commission File Number 001-35715

 

KBS FASHION GROUP LIMITED

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

Xin Fengge Building

Yupu Industrial Park

Shishi City, Fujian Province 362700

People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

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KBS Fashion Group Limited (the “Company”) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

 

The Company’s press release regarding the foregoing matter is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-229046) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 27, 2018, to the extent not superseded by information subsequently filed or furnished (to the extent we expressly state that we incorporate such furnished information by reference) by us under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in each case as amended.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: September 24, 2020 KBS Fashion Group Limited
     
  By: /s/ Lixia Tu
  Lixia Tu
  Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number   Description
     
99.1   Press Release, dated September 24, 2020

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

KBS Fashion Group Limited Announces Second Quarter and First Half of 2020 Financial Results

 

SHISHI, China, September 24, 2020 — KBS Fashion Group Limited (“KBS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KBSF), a leading fully-integrated casual menswear company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2020 ended June 30, 2020.

 

Financial Highlights

 

Total revenues for the second quarter and first half of 2020 were $2.3 million and $4.4 million, respectively, compared to $4.5 million and $9.0 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2019.
Gross margin for the second quarter and first half of 2020 were 23% and 26%, respectively, compared to 39% and 37%, respectively, for the same periods in 2019.
GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share for the second quarter of 2020 were $1.1 million and $0.44, respectively, compared to net income and diluted earnings per share of $0.4 million and $0.15, respectively, for the same period in 2019.
GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share for the first half of 2020 were $3.1 million and $1.21, respectively, compared to net income and diluted earnings per share of $0.61 million and $0.25, respectively, for the same period in 2019.
Working capital was $21.72 million as of June 30, 2020. Cash and restricted cash totaled $16.4 million as of June 30, 2020.

 

Mr. Keyan Yan, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, “The second quarter and first half of 2020 were challenging because our revenue was constrained by the weak demand in the fashion industry, as well as continued business difficulties related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the management team acted quickly. During the first quarter of 2020, we scaled back operations, as our employees worked remotely or at premises in shifts for limited periods of time in response to nationwide lockdowns and quarantines due to COVID-19. We resumed full operations since late March. Our quick response allowed us to minimize downside for the latter half of 2020 and get ahead of potentially necessary business-model changes, such as renting out unused facilities and partnering with manufacturers to sell disposable face masks.”

 

Mr. Yan continued, “Our priority to ensure business continuity remains unchanged as we continue to navigate these challenging times. We are focused on enhancing product offerings to grow potential businesses through our vendors and overseas sales channels.”

 

 

 

  

“Our ability to adapt to these changes allowed us to not only survive amidst an incredibly unprecedented economic landscape but to exceed our projected expectations for the first half of 2020. Importantly, we expect revenue growth recovery in the fourth quarter of this year as the pandemic situation in China has been gradually contained, while taking additional steps to control costs and hold expenses to a minimum.” Mr. Yan concluded.

 

Second Quarter Financial Results

 

   For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
($ millions, except per share data)  2020   2019   % Change 
Revenues   2.25    4.42    -49.0%
Distribution network   1.80    2.39    -24.7%
Corporate stores   0.11    0.12    -9.7%
OEM   0.34    1.91    -82.0%
Gross profit   0.52    1.71    -69.5%
Gross margin   23.1%   38.6%   -0.9pp
Operating income (loss)   -2.07    0.62    -436.4%
Operating (loss) margin   -91.8%   13.9%   -77.1pp
Net income (loss)   -1.13    0.36    -411.2%
Earnings (loss) per share   -0.44    0.15    -393.2%

 

Total revenues decreased by $2.17 million, or 49.1%, to $2.25 million for the second quarter of 2020 from $4.42 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was related to the decreased sales from distribution network and OEM division during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Revenues breakdown

 

   For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2020   2019 
($ millions)  Revenues   Gross Profit   Gross Margin   Revenues   Gross Profit   Gross Margin 
Distribution network   1.80    0.45    24.8%   2.39    0.82    34.1%
Corporate stores   0.11    0.06    51.9%   0.12    0.12    99.4%
OEM   0.34    0.02    5.2%   1.91    0.77    40.5%
Total   2.25    0.52    23.1%   4.42    1.71    38.6%

 

As of June 30, 2020, the distributors operated 30 branded franchise stores, primarily in the second and third tier cities. KBS products distributed to the fourth and fifth tier cities are primarily sold in multi-branded department stores and online shops. As a comparison, the distributors operated 32 branded franchise stores as of June 30, 2019.

 

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The following table lists by region the number of retail stores operated by distributors and sub-distributors as of June 30, 2020:

 

Location  As of
June 30,
2020
Fujian  6
Guangdong  2
Guangxi  2
Jiangsu  3
Anhui  2
Sichuan  4
Chongqing  4
Tianjin  3
Hebei  4
Total  30

 

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit

 

In line with the decrease of our revenues, total cost of sales decreased by $0.98 million, 36.1%, to $1.73 million for the second quarter of 2020 from $2.71 million for the same period of last year.

 

Total gross profit decreased by $1.19 million, or 69.6%, to $0.52 million for the second quarter of 2020 from $1.71 million for the same period of last year. Gross profits for distribution network, corporate stores and OEM were $0.45 million, $0.06 million, and $0.02 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2020, compared to $0.82 million, $0.12 million, and $0.77 million, respectively, for the same period of last year.

 

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Overall gross margin was 23.1% for the second quarter of 2020, compared to 38.6% for the same period of last year. On a segment basis, gross margins for distribution network, corporate stores and OEM were 24.8%, 51.9%, and 5.2%, respectively, for the second quarter of 2020, compared to 34.1%, 99.4%, and 40.5%, respectively, for the same period of last year. The decrease in gross margin was due to the impact from

 

COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown of factories, as well as the decreased customer orders, resulting in decreased profits across all segments.

 

Operating Expenses and Operating Income (Loss)

 

Distribution and selling expenses increased by $1.17 million, or 435.78%, to $1.44 million for the second quarter of 2020 from $0.27 million for the same period of last year. The increase in distribution and selling expenses was mainly due to the increase in special Covid-19 related subsidies to our distributors and necessary advertising expenses. The apparel and fashion industry has faced enormous challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. With store closures, overall consumer demand has plummeted, resulting in weak sales and tight cash flow for our distributors. In order to ease their burden and help their business sustain, we increased the special subsidies to the distributors who have good credits to support their operations during the difficult time.

 

Administrative expenses decreased by $0.10 million, or 11.4%, to $0.76 million for the second quarter of 2020 from $0.86 million for same period of last year. The slight decrease in administrative expenses was mainly due the adjustment of compensation to senior executives and board members.

 

Total loss from operations was $2.10 million for the second quarter of 2020, compared to operating income of $0.62 million for the same period of last year. Operating loss margin was 91.8% for the second quarter of 2020, compared to operating income margin of 13.9% for the same period of last year.

 

Income (Loss) before Income Taxes

 

Loss before income taxes was $2.08 million for the second quarter of 2020, compared to loss before tax of $0.60 million for the same period of last year.

 

Income tax benefit was $0.95 million for the second quarter of 2020, compared to income tax expense of $0.23 million for the same period of last year.

 

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Net Income (Loss) and Earnings (Loss) per Share

 

   For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2020   2019 
   USD   EPS   USD   EPS 
Net income  $(1,131,394)  $(0.437)  $363,603   $0.149 

 

As a result of the cumulative effect of the foregoing factors, we had a net loss of $1.13 million, or $0.44 loss per basic and diluted share, for the second quarter of 2020, compared to net income of $0.36 million, or $0.15 income per basic and diluted share, for the same period of last year.

 

First Half Financial Results

 

   For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
($ millions, except per share data)  2020   2019   % Change 
Revenues   4.49    9.04    -50.3%
Distribution network   3.61    5.43    -33.6%
Corporate stores   0.19    0.30    -34.6%
OEM   0.69    3.31    -79.2%
Gross profit   1.15    3.32    -65.3%
Gross margin   25.7%   36.8%   -2.6 pp
Operating income (loss)   -4.06    1.09    -471.0%
Operating (loss) margin   -90.5%   12.1%   -60.2pp
Net income (loss)   -3.13    0.61    -613.8%
Earnings (loss) per share   -1.21    0.25    -584.1%

 

Total revenues decreased by $4.55 million, or 50.3%, to $4.49 million for the first half of 2020 from $9.04 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was related to the decreased sales from distribution network and OEM division during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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Revenues Breakdown

 

   For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2020   2019 
($ millions)  Revenues   Gross Profit   Gross Margin   Revenues   Gross Profit   Gross Margin 
Distribution network   3.61    0.94    26.2%   5.43    1.78    32.9%
Corporate stores   0.19    0.10    49.2%   0.30    0.19    63.1%
OEM   0.69    0.11    16.6%   3.31    1.35    40.8%
Total   4.49    1.15    25.7%   9.04    3.32    36.8%

 

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit

 

Total cost of sales decreased by $2.38 million, or 41.6%, to $3.33 million for the first half of 2020 from $5.71 million for the same period of last year.

 

Total gross profit decreased by $2.17 million, or 65.3%, to $1.15 million for the first half of 2020 from $3.32 million for the same period of last year. Gross profits for distribution network, corporate stores and OEM were $0.94 million, $0.10 million, and $0.11 million, respectively, for the first half of 2020, compared to $1.78 million, $0.19 million, and $1.35 million, respectively, for the same period of last year.

 

Overall gross margin was 25.7% for the first half of 2020, compared to 36.8% for the same period of last year. On a segment basis, gross margins for distribution network, corporate stores and OEM were 26.2%, 49.2%, and 16.6%, respectively, for the first half of 2020, compared to 32.9%, 63.1%, and 40.8%, respectively, for the same period of last year. The decrease in gross margin for all three divisions was due to decreased sales during COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the decreased customer orders, resulting in decreased profits across all segments.

 

Operating Expenses and Operating Income (Loss)

 

Distribution and selling expenses increased by $2.71 million, or 478.6%, to $3.28 million for the first half of 2020 from $0.57 million for the same period of last year. The increase in distribution and selling expenses was mainly due to the significant increase in special subsidies to our distributors due to the COVID-19 pandemic and necessary advertising expenses.

 

Administrative expenses decreased by $0.20 million, or 11.1%, to $1.59 million for the first half of 2020 from $1.79 million for same period of last year. The decrease was due to the adjustment of compensations to senior executives and board members.

 

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Total loss from operations was $4.06 million for the first half of 2020, compared to operating income of $1.09 million for the same period of last year. Operating loss margin was 90.45% for the first half of 2020, compared to operating income margin of 12.1% for the same period of last year.

 

Income (Loss) before Income Taxes

 

Loss before income taxes was $4.09 million for the first half of 2020, compared to loss before income taxes of $1.01 million for the same period of last year.

 

Income tax benefit was $0.96 million for the first half of 2020, compared to income tax expense of $0.45 million for the same period of last year.

 

Net Income (Loss) and Earnings (Loss) per Share

 

As a result of the cumulative effect of the foregoing factors, we had a net loss of $3.13 million, or $1.21 loss per basic and diluted share, for the first half of 2020, compared to net income of $0.61 million, or $0.25 earnings per basic and diluted share, for the same period of last year.

 

   For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2020   2019 
   USD   EPS   USD   EPS 
Net income  $(3,132,614)  $(1.209)  $609,649   $0.250 

 

Financial Conditions

 

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $16.37 million, working capital of $21.72 million and stockholders’ equity of $56.77 million, compared to $20.20 million, $26.10 million, and $61.09 million, respectively, at December 31, 2019.

 

Net cash used by operating activities was $4.29 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $0.35 million for the same period of last year. Net cash provided by investing activities was $0.06 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $0.03 million for the same period of last year. Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.22 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to net cash provided by financing activities was $0.04 million for the same period of last year.

 

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About KBS Fashion Group Limited

 

Headquartered in Shishi, China, KBS Fashion Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing, selling and distributing its own casual menswear brand, KBS, through a network of 30 KBS branded stores (as of Dec 31, 2019) and over a number of multi-brand stores. To learn more about the Company, please visit its corporate website at www.kbsfashion.com.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” relating to the business of KBS Fashion Group Limited, and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein, are “forward- looking statements” in nature within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects” or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward- looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward- looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Lixia Tu

Chief Financial Officer T: +86 158-5972-2469

E: lingsantu@hotmail.com

 

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KBS FASHION GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(STATED IN US DOLLARS)

 

   2020/06/30   2019/06/30 
Non-current assets        
Property, plant and equipment   10,589,985    11,183,144 
Prepayments and premiums under operating leases   2,192,604    2,261,153 
Prepayment for construction of new plant   -    - 
Prepayment for acquisition of land use right   -    - 
Land use right   564,626    579,900 
Deferred tax asset   15,074,698    14,330,463 
Total non-current assets   28,421,913    28,354,660 
           
Current assets          
Inventories   2,028,115    1,442,260 
Trade receivables   10,119,133    10,475,766 
Other receivables and prepayments   (248,666)   120,298 
Prepayments and premiums under operating leases   77,044    75,318 
Cash and cash equivalents   16,374,945    20,620,478 
Total current assets   28,350,571    32,734,120 
           
Total assets   56,772,484    61,088,780 
           
Current liabilities          
Short-term loans   1,059,397    1,075,084 
Trade and other payables   4,318,802    4,752,338 
Related parties payables   809,552    560,165 
Income tax payable   253,061    256,808 
Interest payable   1,280    - 
Total current liabilities   6,634,820    6,644,394 
           
Warrant liabilities          
           
Total liabilities   6,634,820    6,644,394 
           
Equity          
Share capital   259    259 
Share premium   9,199,779    9,199,779 
Revaluation reserve   184,272    184,272 
Statutory surplus reserve   6,084,836    6,084,836 
Retained profits   43,615,501    46,073,811 
Foreign currency translation reserve   (8,946,982)   (7,098,569)
Total equity   50,137,663    54,444,386 
           
Total liabilities and equity   56,772,484    61,088,780 

 

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KBS FASHION GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(LOSS)

(STATED IN US DOLLARS)

 

   Three months ended
June 30
   Six months ended
June 30
 
   2020   2019   2020   2019 
   USD   USD   USD   USD 
                 
Revenue   2,253,820    4,421,408    4,488,527    9,038,280 
Cost of sales   (1,733,042)   (2,712,832)   (3,334,862)   (5,715,026)
Gross profit   520,778    1,708,576    1,153,665    3,323,254 
GP ratio   23%   39%   26%   37%
                     
Other income   105,043    77,537    195,703    144,108 
Other gains and losses   (491,289)   (41,173)   (535,192)   (13,729)
Distribution and selling expenses   (1,441,016)   (268,958)   (3,280,598)   (566,960)
Administrative expenses   (762,277)   (860,959)   (1,593,570)   (1,792,258)
Operating profit   (2,068,760)   615,024    (4,059,992)   1,094,414 
                     
Finance costs   (14,658)   (16,894)   (31,138)   (34,101)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities   -    -    -    - 
Profit before tax   (2,083,418)   598,130    (4,091,130)   1,060,313 
                     
Income tax expense   952,024    (234,527)   958,516    (450,664)
Profit for the year   (1,131,394)   363,603    (3,132,614)   609,649 
                     
Other comprehensive(loss) income                    
-Currency translation differences   (3,961,596)   (3,746,542)   (1,848,413)   (3,840,841)
Total comprehensive income for the year   (5,092,990)   (3,382,939)   (4,981,027)   (3,231,192)
                     
Weighted average shares outstanding:   2,591,299    2,441,299    2,591,299    2,441,299 
loss per share of common stock attibutable to the company                    
-Basic   -0.44    0.15    -1.21    0.25 
-Diluted   -0.44    0.15    -1.21    0.25 

 

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KBS FASHION GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

(STATED IN US DOLLARS)

 

   2020   2019 
Operating activities  USD   USD 
Profit before tax   (3,132,614)   609,649 
Adjustments for:       
Adjust statutory reserve for year 2013   -    - 
Share based payment   -    1,199,250 
Finance costs   31,138    34,101 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities   -    - 
Interest income   (29,293)   (31,800)
Bad debt allowance   777,847      
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment   349,161    413,560 
Amortisation of prepaid lease payments   6,850    7,123 
Amortisation of subsidies prepaid to distributors   -    - 
Amortisation of prepayments and premiums under operating leases   46,400    104,887 
Provision (Reversal) of inventory obsolescence   (14,827)   - 
Bad debt allowance   -    - 
Gain (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment   6,900    (801)
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital   (1,958,438)   2,335,968 
           
(Increase) / Decrease in trade and other receivables   (572,964)   (3,328,397)
(Increase) / Decrease in inventories   (595,369)   (140,425)
Increase / (Decrease) in trade and other payables   (194,502)   260,014 
Prepayment and premiums paid under operating leases   (10,425)   303,274 
Subsidies preaid to distributors          
Cash generated from operations   (3,331,697)   (569,566)
DTA   (958,516)   217,972 
Income taxes paid   -    - 
Net cash from operating activities   (4,290,213)   (351,594)
           
Investing activities          
Interest received   29,293    31,800 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment   23,585    - 
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment   8,244      
Net cash providing in investing activities   61,122    31,800 
           
Financing activities          
Interest paid   (31,138)   (34,101)
New bank loans raised   1,065,152    1,107,594 
Repayment of borrowings   (1,065,152)   (1,107,594)
Advances from related parities   249,485    71,833 
Repayment to related parties   -    - 
Net cash providing in financing activities   218,347    37,732 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalent   (4,010,745)   (282,061)
Effects of currency translation   (234,788)   (545,356)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year   20,620,478    21,026,103 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year   16,374,945    20,198,685 

 

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