NOTE 14 – DEFERRED REVENUE

 

Deferred revenue is summarized as follow:

 

   As of 
   December 31,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Subsidy   1,083,784    1,263,180 
Total  $1,083,784   $1,263,180 

 

Changes in the deferred revenue are as follows:

 

  

For the Years Ended

December 31,

 
   2025   2024 
Beginning balance  $1,263,180   $1,529,831 
Recognized as revenue during the year   (228,357)   (228,097)
Effect of foreign exchange change   48,961    (38,554)
Ending balance  $1,083,784   $1,263,180 

 

Subsidy mainly consists of an incentive granted by the Chinese government to encourage transformation of fixed assets in China and other miscellaneous subsidy from the Chinese government. As of December 31, 2025, grant income decreased by $0.18 million, as compared to December 31, 2024. The change was mainly due to timing of incurring qualifying expenses.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 23, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 26, 2025
2023Apr 16, 2024
2022Mar 31, 2023
2021Mar 31, 2022
2020Mar 31, 2021
2019Apr 3, 2020

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.