NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOVEMBER
30, 2022 AND 2021
NOTE 1
- ORGANIZATION, DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Photozou Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”)
was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on September 29, 2014.
On May 8, 2018, the Company
conducted a stock cancellation of the above 3,037,300 shares and the total funds of $75,933 were returned to investors. The cancellation
of the shares and return of funds was due to the fact that we did not make an acquisition in the allotted time granted by Rule 419.
On May 31, 2018, the Company
entered into and consummated a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”) with Koichi Ishizuka, our President,
CEO, and Director. At the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement, Koichi Ishizuka transferred to the Company, 10,000 shares of common
stock of Photozou Koukoku Co., Ltd., a Japan corporation (“Photozou Koukoku”), which represented all of its issued and outstanding
shares, in consideration of 1,000,000 JPY ($9,190 USD as of the exchange rate May 31, 2018). The Company has since gained a 100% interest
in the issued and outstanding shares of Photozou Koukoku’s common stock and Photozou Koukoku is now a wholly owned subsidiary of
the Company. The Company and Photozou Koukoku were under common control at the time of the acquisition.
Photozou Koukoku was incorporated under the laws of
Japan on March 14, 2017. Currently, Photozou Koukoku is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Company offers advertising services and photo
session services, and sells used cameras.
On June 5, 2018, Photozou Co., Ltd., our controlling
shareholder, entered into stock purchase agreements with 69 Japanese shareholders. Pursuant to these agreements, Photozou Co., Ltd. sold
3,028,900 shares of Photozou Holdings common stock in total to these individuals and received $75,723 as aggregate consideration. Each
shareholder paid .025 USD per share.
On July 17, 2018, Photozou Co., Ltd., our
controlling shareholder, entered into a stock purchase agreement with 1 Japanese shareholder. Pursuant to the agreement, Photozou
Co., Ltd. sold a total of 7,000 shares of common stock to this individual and received $175 as aggregate consideration. Each
shareholder paid $0.025 USD per share.
On September 21, 2020, Photozou Co., Ltd., our principal controlling shareholder,
entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Koichi Ishizuka, our Sole Officer and Director. Pursuant to the closing of the Agreement
on September 21, 2020, Photozou Co., Ltd. transferred to Koichi Ishizuka 4,553,200 shares of our common stock, which represents approximately
56.9% of our issued and outstanding common stock, in consideration of JPY 6,657,917 (approximately $60,500). Following the closing of
the share purchase transaction, Koichi Ishizuka owns approximately 66.7% interest in the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock.
Photozou Co., Ltd. was and remains owned and controlled entirely by Koichi Ishizuka, we do not believe that this transaction is deemed
to be a change in control of the Company.
Our principal executive offices are located at 4-30-4F,
Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0004, Japan.
The Company has elected November 30th as its fiscal
year end.
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of the Company and of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Photozou Koukoku. Intercompany transactions are eliminated.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The presentation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. The most significant estimates and assumptions made by management include
going concern, allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation allowance on deferred income tax, inventory obsolescence and sales allowance.
Since early 2020, the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) has significantly affected the economy
in Japan, where the Company mainly operates its business. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may directly or indirectly impact
our business, financial condition, and results of operations is highly uncertain and subject to change. We considered the potential impact
of the COVID-19 pandemic on our estimates and assumptions and there was not a material impact to our consolidated financial statements
as of November 30, 2022 and for the year then ended. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management's
estimates and assumptions.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
The Company accounts for related party transactions
in accordance with ASC 850 ("Related Party Disclosures"). A related party is generally defined as (i) any person that holds
10% or more of the Company's securities and their immediate families, (ii) the Company's management, (iii) someone that directly or indirectly
controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Company, or (iv) anyone who can significantly influence the financial and
operating decisions of the Company. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources
or obligations between related parties. The Company conducts business with its related parties in the ordinary course of business.
Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed
to be carried out on an arm's-length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free market dealings may not exist. Representations
about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent
to those that prevail in arm's-length transactions unless such representations can be substantiated.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid investments
with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT POLICIES
Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at
the original invoice amount less allowance for any uncollectible amounts. An estimate for doubtful accounts is made when collection of
the full amount is no longer probable. Bad debts are written off as incurred. If there is a claim for a defect of product after within
four days after arrival of goods, the Company shall accept a goods return. Uncollectible accounts are written off against the allowance
after appropriate collection efforts have been exhausted and when it is deemed that a balance is uncollectible. As of November 30, 2022,
the Company expects to collect these balances completely and therefore has not created any allowance for it.
As of November 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company had
account receivable in the amount of $7,981 and $18,731, respectively.
SALES TAX RECOVERABLE
As of November 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company had
sales tax recoverable in the amount of $10,978 and $25,741, respectively. The sales tax recoverable was related to sales tax paid by Photozou
Koukoku for inventories and expenses incurred during the period which was recoverable from the government.
INVENTORY
Inventories, consisting of used cameras, are primarily
accounted for using the specific identification method, and are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. This valuation requires
the Company to make judgments, based on currently-available information, about the likely method of disposition, such as through sales
to individual customers, returns to product vendors, or liquidations, and expected recoverable values of each disposition category. The
Company routinely evaluates its inventories for their salability and for indications of obsolescence to determine if inventories should
be written down to market value. The write down for obsolescence is charged to cost of revenue from cameras sold in the consolidated statements
of operations and comprehensive loss. At the point of the loss recognition, a new, lower cost basis for that inventory is established,
and subsequent changes in facts and circumstances do not result in the restoration or increase in that newly established cost basis.
As of November 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company held
inventory comprised solely of used cameras in the amount of $58,780 and $99,797, respectively. The aforementioned amounts were presented
net of allowance for inventory obsolescence as of November 30, 2022 and 2021 totaling $11,900 and $0, respectively.
SOFTWARE
The Company capitalizes certain costs related to obtaining
or developing computer software for internal use. Costs incurred during the application development stage internally or externally are
capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected useful life of two to five years since the computer software is ready
for its intended use. The application development stage includes design of chosen path, software configuration and integration, coding,
hardware installation and testing. Costs incurred during the preliminary project stage and post implementation-operation stage are expensed
as incurred.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
In accordance with ASC Topic 360, the Company reviews
long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be
fully recoverable, or at least annually. The Company recognizes an impairment loss when the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows
is less than the carrying amount of the asset. The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the asset’s estimated
fair value and its book value. For the years ended November 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company did not record any impairment charges on long-lived
assets.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
The Company maintains its books and record in its
local currency, Japanese YEN (“JPY”), which is a functional currency as being the primary currency of the economic environment
in which its operation is conducted. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the
functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies
other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency using the applicable exchange rates at the balance sheet
dates. The resulting exchange differences are recorded in the statements of operations.
The reporting currency of the Company is the United
States Dollars (“US$”) and the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been expressed in US$. In accordance with
ASC Topic 830-30, “Translation of Financial Statement”, assets and liabilities of the Company whose functional currency is
not US$ are translated into US$, using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates
prevailing during the period. The gains and losses resulting from translation of financial statements are recorded as a separate component
of accumulated other comprehensive loss within the statements of shareholders’ equity.
Translation of amounts from the local currency of
the Company into US$1 has been made at the following exchange rates:
|
November 30, 2022 |
|
November 30, 2021 |
Current JPY: US$1 exchange rate |
138.87 |
|
113.77 |
Average JPY: US$1 exchange rate |
129.71 |
|
109.00 |
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OR LOSS
ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income”,
establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income or loss, its components and accumulated balances. Comprehensive
income or loss as defined includes all changes in equity during a period from non-owner sources. Accumulated comprehensive loss, as presented
in the accompanying consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ deficit consists of changes in unrealized gains and losses
on foreign currency translation.
REVENUE RECOGNITION AND
DEFERRED REVENUE
The Company recognizes its revenue in accordance with
ASC 606 - Revenue from contracts with Customers. To determine revenue recognition for agreements within the scope of ASC 606, the Company
performs the following five steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract;
(3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize
revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.
Revenue from cameras sold is recognized at a
point in time when the cameras are delivered to the customer. There are two types of service revenue. Revenue for advertising
service is recognized over time when the service is provided to the customers. Revenue for photo session service is recognized at
a point of time when service is provided to the customers at the photo session.
Deferred revenue is recorded when consideration is
received from a customer prior to the goods or services were delivered. As of November 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company's deferred revenue
was $0 and $2,110, respectively.
Disaggregated revenue by nature of the Company is
as follows:
|
|
For the year |
Percentage of |
For the year |
Percentage of |
|
|
ended |
total revenues |
ended |
total revenues |
|
|
November 30, 2022 |
|
November 30, 2021 |
|
Revenue from cameras sold |
$ |
139,974 |
75.26% |
159,662 |
76.54% |
Service revenue |
|
46,017 |
24.74% |
48,935 |
23.46% |
Total |
|
185,991 |
100% |
208,597 |
100% |
Disaggregated revenue by geographic of the Company
is as follows:
|
|
For the year |
Percentage of |
For the year |
Percentage of |
|
|
ended |
total revenues |
ended |
total revenues |
|
|
November 30, 2022 |
|
November 30, 2021 |
|
Revenue from US |
$ |
139,974 |
75.26% |
151,012 |
72.39% |
Revenue from Japan |
|
46,017 |
24.74% |
57,585 |
27.61% |
Total |
|
185,991 |
100% |
208,597 |
100% |
NET LOSS
PER COMMON SHARE
Net income per common share is computed pursuant to
section 260-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted
average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by
the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially outstanding shares of common stock during each period. There were
no potentially dilutive shares outstanding as of November 30, 2022 and 2021.
INCOME TAX
The Company follows Section 740-10-30 of the FASB
Accounting Standards Codification, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences
of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are
based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for
the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management
concludes it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted
tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the Statements of operations in the period
that includes the enactment date. The Company adopted section 740-10-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("Section 740-10-25").
Section 740-10-25 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded
in the financial statements. Under Section 740-10-25, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if
it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits
of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest
benefit that has a greater than fifty percent (50%) likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISKS
Financial instruments that potentially expose the
Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. The Company places its
cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions. The Company does not require collateral or other security to support financial
instruments subject to credit risks. With respect to trade receivables, the Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers
and, as a consequence, believes that the receivable credit risk exposure is limited.
RECENT
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 "Financial
Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments." ASU 2016-13 requires an entity to
utilize a new impairment model known as the current expected credit loss ("CECL") model to estimate its lifetime "expected
credit loss" and record an allowance that, when deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, presents the net
amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. The CECL model is expected to result in more timely recognition of credit losses.
ASU 2016-13 also requires new disclosures for financial assets measured at amortized cost, loans and available-for-sale debt securities.
ASU 2016-13 is effective for smaller reporting companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods
within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard's provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of
the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact
of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on the Company's financial statements and disclosures.
The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements
that are in effect and that may impact its financial statements and does not believe that there are any other new pronouncements that
have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 3
- GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements
are prepared on a basis of accounting assuming that the Company is a going concern that contemplates realization of assets and satisfaction
of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company is in the early stage of operations and has reoccurring net losses and working
capital deficit. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company will
offer noncash consideration and seek equity lines as a means of financing its operations. If the Company is unable to obtain revenue-producing contracts or financing or if the revenue or financing it does obtain is insufficient to cover any operating losses it may incur,
it may substantially curtail or terminate its operations or seek other business opportunities through strategic alliances, acquisitions
or other arrangements that may dilute the interests of existing stockholders. However, management cannot provide any assurances that the
Company will be successful in accomplishing any of its plans. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that
might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
NOTE 4
- RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended November 30, 2022, Photozou
Co., Ltd., a company controlled by Koichi Ishizuka, our CEO, advanced to the Company $23,129
and paid expenses on behalf of the Company in the amount of $138,465.
For the year ended November 30, 2022, the Company repaid $50,112 to Photozou Co., Ltd. The total due to related party as of November 30, 2022 was $651,999
and are unsecured, due on demand and non-interest bearing.
For the year ended November 30, 2021, Photozou
Co., Ltd., a company controlled by Koichi Ishizuka, our CEO, advanced to the Company $3,351
and paid expense on behalf of the Company in the amount of $167,174.
The total due to related party as of November 30, 2021 was $630,586
and is unsecured, due on demand and non-interest bearing.
For the years ended November 30, 2022, and 2021, the Company utilized
office space and storage space of the Company’s sole officer, Koichi Ishizuka, free of charge.
NOTE
5 - SHAREHOLDER EQUITY
Preferred Stock
The authorized preferred stock of the Company consists
of 20,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.0001. The Company has not issued any shares during November 30, 2022 and 2021.
Common Stock
The authorized common stock of the Company consists
of 500,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.0001. There were 8,000,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of November 30,
2022 and 2021.
Pertinent Rights and Privileges
Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to
one vote for each share held to be used at all stockholders’ meetings and for all purposes including the election of directors.
Common stock does not have cumulative voting rights. Nor does it have preemptive or preferential rights to acquire or subscribe for any
unissued shares of any class of stock.
NOTE
6 - INCOME TAXES
The Company conducts its major businesses in Japan
and is subject to tax in this jurisdiction. As a result of its business activities, the Company files tax returns that are subject to
examination by the local tax authority.
National income tax in Japan is charged at 15% of the Company’s assessable profit based on its current capital base. The Company’s subsidiary, Photozou Koukoku, was incorporated in Japan and is subject to Japanese
national income tax and city income tax at the applicable tax rates on the taxable income as reported in their Japanese statutory accounts
in accordance with the relevant enterprises income tax laws applicable to foreign enterprises.
Photozou Koukoku’s operation during the year
ended November 30, 2022 has resulted a net taxable loss, as such Photozou Koukoku was not subject to income tax for the year ended November
30, 2022. The effective income tax rate of Photozou Koukoku is 0%.
Photozou Holdings, Inc., which acts as a holding
company on a non-consolidated basis, does not plan to engage any business activities and current or future loss will be fully allowed.
For the years ended November 30, 2022 and 2021, Photozou Holdings, Inc., as a holding company registered in the state of Delaware, has
incurred net loss and, therefore, has no tax liability.
The Company has not recognized any income tax benefit
for its operating losses generated based on uncertainties concerning its ability to generate taxable income in future periods. Deferred
tax assets arise from net operating loss carried forward of $675,588 are fully allowed as the Company considers its realization not to
be more likely than not. The net operating loss carry forward will start to expire in the year 2028. In future periods, tax benefits
and related deferred tax assets will be recognized when management considers realization of such amounts to be more likely than not.
Due to the change in ownership provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, net operating loss carryforwards for Federal income tax reporting
purposes are subject to annual limitations. Should a change in ownership occur, net operating loss carryforwards may be limited as to
use in future years.
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
Deferred tax asset, generated from net operating loss at statutory rates |
|
$ |
141,873 |
|
$ |
109,263 |
|
Valuation allowance |
|
|
(141,873) |
|
|
(109,263) |
|
|
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
- |
|
The reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the
federal statutory rate is as follows:
Federal income tax rate |
|
21.0 |
% |
Increase in valuation allowance |
|
(21.0 |
%) |
Effective income tax rate |
|
0.0 |
% |
NOTE 7 - CONCENTRATION
Concentration of Purchases
Net purchase from suppliers accounting for 10% or
more of total purchases are as follows:
For the year ended November 30, 2022, 93.8% of the
inventories of cameras were purchased from one supplier, specifically eSakura Market. For the year ended November 30, 2022, 100% of the
purchase of inventory was handled by Mr. Takaharu Ogami whom the Company has a service agreement with to sell and buy used cameras on
behalf of the Company.
For the year ended November 30, 2021, 81.6% of the
inventories of cameras were purchased from one supplier, specifically eSakura Market. For the year ended November 30, 2021, 100% of the
purchase of inventory was handled by Mr. Takaharu Ogami whom the Company has a service agreement with to sell and buy used cameras on
behalf of the Company.
Concentration of Revenues
Gross revenues from customers accounting for 10% or
more of total revenues are as follows:
For the year ended November 30, 2022, 100% of the
revenue from the sale of cameras was generated through Amazon USA. For the year ended November 30, 2022, 100% of the revenue from the
sale of cameras was handled by Takaharu Ogami whom the Company has a service agreement with to sell and buy used cameras on behalf of
the Company.
For the year ended November 30, 2021, 95.4% of the
revenue from the sale of cameras was generated through Amazon USA. For the year ended November 30, 2021, 100% of the revenue from the
sale of cameras was handled by Takaharu Ogami whom the Company has a service agreement with to sell and buy used cameras on behalf of
the Company.
For the year ended November 30, 2022, no customer
accounted for 10% or more of service revenue.
For the year ended November 30, 2021, 21.9% and 13.5%
of the service revenue was generated from Geniee, Inc., and KONICA MINOLTA, respectively.
NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS
On May 1, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement
with Mr. Takahara Ogami, whereas he is to act as an independent contractor to Photozou Koukoku. The services he is to provide include,
but are not limited to, handling the operations of Photozou Koukoku's used camera retail business through purchasing, selling and delivery
of cameras by Mr. Ogami. He is compensated JPY 450,000 ($3,469) a month. Unless either party expresses, in writing, their intention to
terminate the agreement then it shall run for another three months automatically.
Mr. Ogami is responsible for the sale and
shipping of the cameras at the expense of Photozou Koukoku. Photozou Koukoku is the legal owner of the camera(s) until the point of sale
to the purchaser or purchaser(s).
NOTE 9 - LONG-TERM LOAN
On July 2, 2020, the Company borrowed JPY7,000,000
($65,286) from Japan Finance Corporation ("JFC"), a wholly owned public entity by the Japanese government as the COVID-19 subsidy.
The loan is unsecured, repaid monthly, due in five years, and with an annual interest rate of 0.46% within three years and 1.36% thereafter.
Koichi Ishizuka is the guarantor of the loan.
For the year ended November 30, 2022, the Company
repaid $10,917 to JFC. As of November 30, 2022, the Company had the current portion of $10,197 and non-current portion of $16,994.
The future principal payments for the Company’s
long-term loan as of November 30, 2022, are as follows:
Year Ending November 30, |
|
2023 |
|
10,197 |
2024 |
|
10,197 |
2025 |
|
6,797 |
2026 |
|
- |
Thereafter |
|
- |
Total |
|
27,191 |
NOTE 10 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
From December 1, 2022 through the current date,
Photozou Co., Ltd., a Company controlled by Koichi Ishizuka, CEO, paid expenses on behalf of the Company in the amount of $4,177.
This debt is non-interest bearing, unsecured, and due on demand.
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