Exhibit 99.2

 

Genius Group Ltd. Reports Unaudited Financial Results for H1 2024

 

First half revenue of $4.9 million, compared to $11.8 million for first half of 2023, due to the spin off of Entrepreneur Resorts Limited and closure of University of Antelope Valley.
   
First half operating expenses of $10.8 million, compared to $15.4 million for first half of 2023, due to the reduction in operational costs and rationalization of operations in anticipation at the time of the LZGI transaction.
   
First half total loss of ($8.8) million, compared to ($11.4) million for first half of 2023, a reduction of 22.8%.
   
First half loss per share of ($0.84) per basic and diluted share compared to loss per share of ($3.20) per basic and diluted share in first half of 2023, a reduction of 74%.
   
$0.50 million cash and equivalents as of June 30, 2024, compared to $0.6 million as of December 31, 2023.
   
First half total current assets of $41.2 million, compared to $9.6 million as of December 31, 2023, an increase of 329%, due to receivables from the reversal of the LZGI transaction.
   
First half total assets of $78.3 million, compared to $43.2 million as of December 31, 2023, an increase of 81%.
   
First half net assets of $54.6 million, compared to $19.7 million as of December 31, 2023, an increase of 177%.

 

The unaudited financials are prepared in accordance with the standard financial statement requirement without including notes to financials. The unaudited financial statements are not reviewed nor have any other services been performed by the Company auditor.

 

Singapore—(BUSINESS WIRE)— Genius Group Ltd. (NYSE American: GNS), a world-leading entrepreneur Edtech and education group, today announced financial results for the first half of 2024.

 

Key Business Metrics

 

We monitor the key business metrics and non-IFRS financial measures set forth below to help us evaluate our business and growth trends, set growth targets and budgets, and measure the effectiveness of our sales and marketing efforts. These key business metrics and non-IFRS financial measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only, are not a substitute for IFRS financial measures, and may differ from similarly titled metrics or measures presented by other companies. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Key Business Metrics and Non-IFRS Financial Measures” for detailed descriptions of the measures and metrics shown below.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Overview

 

We are a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI powered, education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Genius Group serves 5.4 million users in over 100 countries through its Genius City model and online digital marketplace of AI training, AI tools and AI talent. It provides personalized, entrepreneurial AI pathways combining human talent with AI skills and AI solutions at the individual, enterprise and government level. To learn more, please visit www.geniusgroup.net.Our mission is to disrupt the current education model with a personalized, student-centered, Bitcoin-first, AI powered lifelong learning curriculum that prepares our global community with the leadership, entrepreneurial and life skills to succeed in today’s market.

 

Our financial growth model is based on a combination of three main factors:

 

1.Growth of our Bitcoin Treasury and net assets, through the acquisition and custody of Bitcoin, which we believe will deliver long term value preservation to our shareholders.
   
2.Growth of our Edtech platforms GeniusU and GeniusGroup.AI, with its digital curriculum and global student base, via wholly owned curriculum, hosting partners, and their content.
   
3.Growth of our operations via acquisition of cash positive, profitable companies that align with our Bitcoin-first, AI powered education model.

 

To provide an accurate discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operation, the financial reports provided and discussed below are presented for Audited financials provided for the financial years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and unaudited condensed financials provided for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023.

 

 
 

 

Results of Operations

 

Period Ended June 30, 2024, Compared to Period Ended June 30, 2023

 

The below discussion and analysis are for the unaudited financials of June 30, 2024 compared to June 30, 2023. For simplicity, any reference to the first half of 2024 is with reference to the 6 months financials as of and for the period ended June 30, 2024, and any reference to the first half of 2023 is with reference to the 6 months financials as of and for the period ended June 30, 2023.

 

For clarity, each section below has separate paragraphs with discussion and analysis first for the Group unaudited financials, followed by discussion and analysis for the Genius Group pro forma financials (including the Acquisitions).

 

Revenue: Our Group revenues decreased from $11.8 million in first half of 2023 to $4.8 million in the first half of 2024. Campus revenue decreased by 100% from $2.83 million in first half of 2023 to $Nil in first half of 2024 as a result of spin off of Entrepreneur Resorts Limited. The reduction in the education revenue was mainly due to closure of UAV operations and reduction in demand of education courses as a result of business focus in H1 was mainly on closing the key acquisition.

 

Our two main revenue segments were Education Revenue and Campus Revenue. Education Revenue consists of Digital Education Revenue, where the courses are delivered virtually on GeniusU, and In-Person Education Revenue, where the courses are delivered to our students with the aid of our faculty in-person. Campus Revenue consists of revenue we generate from our locations through accommodation, food and beverage charges which will no longer be reported due to spin off of ERL in 2023. The following table shows the breakdown of this revenue into segments for both Genius Group, on a pro forma basis and unaudited basis:

 

  

Genius Group Unaudited Financials

Six Months Ended (USD 000’s)

  

Group Audited Financial

Year Ended (USD 000’s)

 
  

June 30,

2024

  

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
Digital Education Revenue   2,989    4,990    8,374    8,012 
In-Person Education Revenue   1,891    3,972    10,238    5,544 
Total Education Revenue   4,880    8,962    18,612    13,556 
Campus Revenue   -    2,834    4,451    4,638 
                     
Total Revenue   4,880    11,796    23,063    18,194 

 

Cost of Revenue: The Group’s cost of revenue was $3.1 million in first half of 2024 with $1.7 million in gross profit, giving us a 35.46% gross margin, compared to $5.59 million in first half of 2023 with $6.2 million in gross profit. Our cost of revenue primarily decreased because of closure of operations at UAV which resulted in ongoing cost of sales while the revenue remained low. Also, the cost of sales includes the depreciation expense which is not impacted by the lower revenue and impacting the gross profit margin for the Group.

 

Operating Expenses: The Group had a net operating expense of $10.80 million in the first half of 2024 compared to $15.36 million in first half of 2023. Approximately 60% of our operating expense is our staff costs, with the remaining in development costs, marketing, rental, legal and general expenses. The decrease in our operating expenses is the result exclusion of ERL (spin off) and reduction in operating expenses across the group due to cost control measures.

 

Non-IFRS Financial Measure — Adjusted EBITDA: We have included Adjusted EBITDA because it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short- and long-term operational plans. In particular, the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business.

 

We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net profit / loss for the period plus income taxes and social contribution plus / minus finance revenue /expense result plus depreciation and amortization plus impairments plus revaluation adjustment of contingent liabilities plus share-based compensation expenses plus bad debt provision.

 

 
 

 

Derived from Financial Statements

 

  

Genius Group Unaudited Financials

Six Months Ended (USD 000’s)

  

Group Audited Financials Year

Ended (USD 000’s)

 
  

June 30,

2024

  

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
Net (Loss)   (9,253)   (10,775)   (5,711)   (56,007)
Tax Expense   -    (325)   (1,079)   (1,064)
Interest Expense, net   224    1,999    3,695    1,312 
Depreciation and Amortization   1,020    1,209    3,271    2,351 
Legal expenses (Non recurring)   531         1,178      
Impairments   -    -    15,372    28,246 
Revaluation adjustment of Contingent Liabilities   -    -    (32,775)   13,838 
Stock Based Compensation   619    403    10    1,309 
Bad Debt Provision   210    170    2,822    1,509 
Adjusted EBITDA   (6,650)   (7,318)   (13,217)   (8,505)

 

The Group had a negative Adjusted EBITDA of ($6.65) million in first half of 2024 compared to a negative of ($7.31) million in first half of 2023. The negative Adjusted EBITDA of ($6.64) million in first half of 2024 is partly due to further Group investments in development, marketing spend, increasing legal and professional services cost.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Group held $0.50 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, and $0.61 million as of December 31, 2023.

 

Current Assets: The Group’s current assets increased from $9.6 million as of December 31, 2023 to $41.15 million as of June 30, 2024 with a current ratio of 2.52 in first half of 2024 compared to 0.56 as of December 31, 2023. The primary reason for increase is investment into acquisition of LZG International which is under the arbitration. The amount receivable from the transaction includes cancellation of shares ($29.3 million) and recovery of $6.5 million in cash payment.

 

Non-Current Assets: The Group’s non-current assets increased from $33.58 million as of December 31, 2023 to $37.14 million as of June 30, 2024. This is mainly due to the increase in investments in ERL by $4.4 million.

 

Current Liabilities: The Group’s current liabilities decreased from $17.24 million as of December 31, 2023 to $16.30 million as of June 30, 2024. The primary reason for reduction is repayment of payable balances to the external parties. The Company also repaid the Bridge loan in January 2024 and secured a new promissory note in April 2024.

 

Non-Current Liabilities: The Group’s non-current liabilities increased from $6.3 million as of December 31, 2023 to $7.3 million as of June 30, 2024. The increase was due to increase in loan payable balance of $1.34 million as of June 30, 2024 compared to $0.25 as of December 31, 2023 which is due to additional loan taken during the year.

 

Shareholders’ Equity: The Group’s shareholder’s equity increased from $19.71 million as of December 31, 2023 to $54.62 million as of June 30, 2024. The increase in equity is due to the loss of $9.15 million in the first half of 2024 and increase in capital by $3.68 million mainly due to issuance of shares for follow on fund raise, exercise of warrant, issuance of shares to LZG International and recording of stock- based compensation expenses.

 

 
 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents, short term investments, and cash generated from operations. Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments consist mostly of cash on deposit with banks. As of June 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $0.50 million maintained at various financial institutions compared to $0.61 million as of Dec 31, 2023.

 

Going Concern

 

Pursuant to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements, the Company is required to and does evaluate at each annual and interim period whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are issued. Based on the definitions in the relevant accounting standards, and due to current liabilities exceeding current assets, management has determined that without additional capital raised, in the next twelve months, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2024 have been prepared on a going concern basis. Although the Company has taken, and plans to continue to take, proactive measures to enhance its liquidity position and provide additional financial flexibility, including discussions with lenders and bankers, there can be no assurance that these measures, including the timing and terms thereof, will be successful or sufficient.

 

The substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern may negatively affect the price of the Company’s common stock, may impact relationships with third parties with whom the Company does business, including customers, vendors and lenders, may impact the Company’s ability to raise additional capital or implement its business plan.

 

Subsequent events

 

On August 15, 2024 the approved and effected the share consolidation in the ratio of 1:10.

 

On November 14, 2024, the Company reduced its debt by $5.2 million via the early repayment of the remaining principal balance and interest of the promissory note issued to it by Alto Master Opportunity Fund in April 2024, repaying the note 12 months early.

 

On December 13, 2024, the Board has voted to proceed with arbitration to fully rescind ab initio the agreement and to pursue via the arbitration process the return of the 7.3 million ordinary shares in the Company issued and the $6.6 million in cash paid to date to LZGI as part of the transaction to the Company. On December 17, 2024, the court has passed temporary injection on the shares enjoining LZG to participate and vote on any of the shareholders meetings of the Company.

 

On September 10, 2024, the Company received an approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and became effective on the registration statement F-3. Under this offering, Genius Group may offer and sell up to US$150 million of its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

 

On November 14, 2024, the board has adopted a global “Bitcoin-first” strategy with Bitcoin to be the primary treasury reserve asset. Following the announcement, the Company has purchased 214 Bitcoin for the average net price of $93,586.

 

On December 6, 2024, the Company acquired Bitcoin and Blockchain Learning Platform, XD Academy for total consideration of $80,000. XD Academy’s learning platform and courses, which it is integrating into its Genius learning platform.

 

 
 

 

GENIUS GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(In US Dollars)

 

  

As of June 30, 2024

  

As of December 31, 2023

 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
Assets          
Current Assets          
Cash and cash equivalents   500,329    614,753 
Restricted cash   711,026    711,026 
Accounts receivable, net   1,834,827    1,868,931 
Other receivables   36,875,097    50,465 
Due from related parties   169,969    4,966,733 
Inventories   574,464    755,284 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   489,296    666,673 
Total Current Assets   41,155,301    9,633,865 
Property and equipment, net   421,952    456,751 
Other investments   4,454,338    28,698 
Investments in joint venture   369    379 
Other receivables   766,076    770,994 
Due from related parties   5,602,470    5,628,298 
Goodwill   11,405,622    11,425,148 
Intangible assets, net   14,476,868    15,250,751 
Other non-current assets   18,889    18,889 
Total Assets   78,301,886    43,213,773 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity          
Current Liabilities          
Accounts payable   3,156,964    4,406,850 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   2,575,505    2,419,205 
Contract Liability   1,916,179    2,750,137 
Income tax payable   225,663    174,738 
Loans payable – current portion   4,185,652    2,467,656 
Due to related parties   4,234,079    4,907,181 
Short term debt   40,000    122,415 
Total Current Liabilities   16,334,042    17,248,182 
Due to related parties   1,807    1,820 
Loans payable – non-current portion   1,343,664    254,455 
Deferred tax liability   2,280,324    2,280,323 
Derivative liabilities   3,714,000    3,714,000 
Total Liabilities   23,673,838    23,498,780 
Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders’ Equity:          
Contributed capital   125,355,215    81,617,864 
Reserves   (8,031,640)   (8,459,565)
Accumulated deficit   (68,362,461)   (59,132,781)
Capital and reserves attributable to owners of Genius Group Ltd   48,961,114    14,025,518 
Non controlling interest   5,666,934    5,689,475 
Total Shareholders’ Equity   54,628,048    19,714,993 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity   78,301,886    43,213,773 

 

 
 

 

GENIUS GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(In US Dollars)

 

   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Revenue  $4,880,309   $11,795,714 
Cost of revenue   (3,149,970)   (5,593,340)
Gross profit   1,730,339    6,202,374 
Operating (Expenses) Income          
General and administrative   (9,510,000)   (13,672,668)
Depreciation and amortization   (729,690)   (919,568)
Other operating income   19,238    1,213 
Legal expenses   (531,252)   (776,867)
Loss from foreign currency transactions   (54,916)   2,425 
Total operating expenses   (10,806,620)   (15,365,465)
Loss from Operations   (9,076,281)   (9,163,091)
(Expense) Income          
Interest expense, net   (223,614)   (1,999,361)
Other expense   -    (5,227)
Other income   47,673    68,311 
Total Other Expense   (175,941)   (1,936,277)
Loss Before Income Tax   (9,252,222)   (11,099,368)
Income Tax Benefit   -    324,666 
Net Loss   (9,252,222)   (10,774,702)
Other comprehensive income:          
Foreign currency translation   427,926    (599,818)
Total Comprehensive Loss   (8,824,296)   (11,374,520)
Total Comprehensive Loss is attributable to:          
Owners of Genius Group Ltd   (8,801,755)   (10,746,977)
Non controlling interest   (22,541)   (627,543)
Total Comprehensive Loss   (8,824,296)   (11,374,520)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted   11,009,270    3,366,848 
Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations   (0.84)   (3.20)

 

 
 

 

GENIUS GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In US dollars)

 

  

Contributed

Capital

  

Non-

controlling

Interest

  

Subscriptions

Receivable

  

Foreign

Currency

   Reserves  

Accumulated

Deficit

  

Total

Equity

 
                             
Balance, January 1, 2023   110,534,000    6,794,617    (1,900,857)   983,653    (33,917,367)   (68,539,210)   13,954,836 
                                    
Net loss       (627,543)               (10,147,159)   (10,744,702)
Foreign currency translation adjustments               (763,548)       163,730    (599,818)
Shares issued for conversion of convertible notes   6,994,299                        6,994,299 
Convertible loan adjustment for outstanding note, net   (3,837,395)                       (3,837,395)
Shares issued by conversion from ERL and GeniusU   125,109    (125,109)                    
Share based compensation   402,565                        402,565 
                                    
Balance, June 30, 2023   114,218,578    6,041,965    (1,900,857)   220,105    (33,917,367)   (78,522,639)   6,139,785 

 

  

Contributed

Capital

  

Non-

controlling

Interest

  

Subscriptions

Receivable

  

Foreign

Currency

   Reserves  

Accumulated

Deficit

  

Total

Equity

 
                             
Balance, January 1, 2024   83,680,975    5,689,475    (2,063,111)   (61,566)   (8,398,000)   (59,132,780)  19,714,993 
                                    
Net loss       (22,541)               (9,229,681)   (9,251,694)
Foreign currency translation adjustments               427,926            427,926 
Share issued for follow on offering   6,580,300                        6,580,300 
Share issued for exercise of warrants   5,990,930                        5,990,930 
Shares issued for acquisition of FatBrain (to be cancelled)   29,327,892                        29,327,892 
Share based compensation   618,543                        618,543 
Transfer of shares to nominee account   (666,498)                       (666,498)
H1 2024 Share Plan   1,886,184                        1,886,184 
Balance, June 30, 2024   127,418,326    5,666,934    (2,063,111)   366,360    (8,398,000)   (68,362,461)   54,628,048 

 

 
 

 

GENIUS GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In US Dollars)

 

   For the Six months Ended 
   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2023 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities          
Net loss  $(9,252,222)  $(10,774,702)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Stock-based compensation   618,543    402,565 
Depreciation and amortization   1,019,961    1,208,772 
Provision for interest expense   223,614    1,277,162 
Provision for doubtful accounts   (321,898)   170,318 
Gain on foreign exchange transactions   54,916    (2,425)
Interest expense on lease liabilities   -    444,553 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   34,104    842,905 
Other receivable   (5,904,240)   (3,556)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (177,083)   (147,408)
Inventories   180,820    (169,751)
Accounts payable   (1,249,689)   551,988 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   156,300    (417,574)
Contract Liability   (833,958)   (1,341,138)
Deferred tax liability   -    (90,613)
Income tax payable   50,926    (485,980)
Other non-current asset   -    178 
Total adjustments   (6,147,880)   2,239,996 
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities   (15,400,102)   (8,534,706)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities          
Internally developed software   (239,156)   (322,419)
Purchase of property and equipment   (41,720)   (111,151)
Acquisitions   -    (2,299,231)
Purchase of investment   (426,182)   (20,000)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities   (707,058)   (2,752,801)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities          
Amount due to/from related party, net   150,042    726,648 
Interest paid   (223,614)   - 
Proceeds from convertible debt, net of issuance costs   -    8,923,994 
Proceeds from equity issuances   13,457,414    - 
Issuance from convertible debt   -    - 
Lease liabilities   -    (639,096)
Proceeds from loan   4,970,269    - 
Repayment of loan   (2,245,479)   (170,000)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities   16,108,632    8,841,546 
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash   (115,896)   (650,096)
Net (Decrease) in Cash   (114,424)   (3,096,135)
Cash – Beginning of year   614,753    5,720,569 
Cash – End of period   500,329    2,624,432 

 

 
 

 

Summary Combined Consolidated Financial Data

 

  

Unaudited Financials

Six Months

Ended (USD 000’s)

  

Audited Financials

Year Ended

(USD 000’s)

 
Summary Income Data: 

June 30,

2024

  

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
Revenue   4,880    11,796    23,063    18,194 
Cost of revenue   (3,150)   (5,593)   (11,127)   (9,555)
Gross profit   1,730    6,203    11,936    8,639 
Other Operating Income   19    4    344    144 
Operating Expenses   (10,826)   (15,369)   (48,347)   (51,121)
Operating Loss   (9,077)   (9,162)   (36,067)   (42,338)
Other income   48    68    32,981    418 
Other Expense   (224)   (2,005)   (3,704)   (15,151)
Net Loss Before Tax   (9,253)   (11,099)   (6,790)   (57,070)
Tax Benefit   -    325    1,079    1,063 
Net Loss After Tax   (9,253)   (10,774)   (5,711)   (56,007)
Other Comprehensive Income   428    (600)   (204)   (290)
Total Loss   (8,825)   (11,374)   (5,915)   (56,297)
Net income per share, basic and diluted   (0.84)   (3.20)   (1.00)   (24.70)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted   11,009,270    3,366,848    5,550,197    2,263,437 

 

  

Unaudited Financials

Six Months Ended,

(USD 000’s)

  

Audited Financials

Year Ended,

(USD 000’s)

 
  

June 30,

2024

  

December 31,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
Summary Balance Sheet Data:               
Total current assets   41,155    9,634    24,251 
Total non-current assets   37,147    33,580    67,009 
Total Assets   78,302    43,214    91,260 
Total current liabilities   16,334    17,248    23,378 
Total non-current liabilities   7,340    6,251    53,927 
Total Liabilities   23,674    23,499    77,305 
Total Shareholders’ Equity   54,628    19,715    13,955 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity   78,302    43,214    91,260