NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- High-Trend International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO) ("HTCO" or the "Company"), a global ocean technology company, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025.
-- Total revenue soared 98% year-over-year to approximately US$214.4 million
in fiscal year 2025
-- Ocean freight revenue jumped 103% year-over-year, with total voyage days
more than doubling
-- Operating cash flow turned positive at approximately US$4.6 million
-- Cash and cash equivalents increased to approximately US$10.1 million as
of October 31, 2025
Revenue and volume growth
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025, High-Trend's total revenue increased to approximately US$214.4 million, compared to approximately US$108.2 million for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, representing an increase of approximately US$106.2 million, or 98.2%. This growth was primarily driven by a significant expansion of the Company's coal transportation business on routes including Australia--Asia, Indonesia--Southeast Asia and Vietnam, which substantially increased voyage days and dry bulk shipping volumes.
Ocean freight revenue increased to approximately US$214.0 million in fiscal 2025 from approximately US$105.4 million in fiscal 2024, an increase of approximately US$108.6 million, or 103.1%. Total voyage days rose from 3,496 days in fiscal 2024 to 7,470 days in fiscal 2025, reflecting the Company's expanded fleet deployment and higher customer demand.
Stronger cash position
The Company generated net cash provided by operating activities of approximately US$4.6 million in fiscal 2025, compared to net cash used in operating activities of approximately US$3.3 million in fiscal 2024, reflecting a significant year-over-year improvement in operating cash flow. As a result, cash and cash equivalents increased to approximately US$10.1 million as of October 31, 2025, from approximately US$6.9 million as of October 31, 2024.
Net loss primarily driven by non-cash items
High-Trend reported a net loss of approximately US$20.1 million for fiscal 2025, an improvement from a net loss of approximately US$21.2 million for fiscal 2024. The 2025 net loss was driven largely by non-cash expenses, most notably share-based compensation of approximately US$21.9 million, compared to approximately US$1.2 million in fiscal 2024, as the Company issued shares and options to directors, management and consultants in lieu of cash compensation and to support future growth.
By contrast, non-cash losses related to the Company's convertible notes that significantly impacted the prior year did not recur in fiscal 2025. In fiscal 2024, the Company recorded a non-cash loss of approximately US$23.2 million from the change in fair value of convertible notes and an additional non-cash loss of approximately US$0.3 million on the settlement of convertible notes, which were major contributors to the prior-year net loss. Excluding these prior-year non-cash fair value and settlement losses, the Company's underlying operating performance in 2025 reflects substantial revenue growth and improved cash flow generation despite reported net losses being dominated by non-cash charges.
Management commentary
"Our fiscal 2025 results clearly demonstrate that High-Trend has successfully scaled its core shipping business, nearly doubling revenue year-over-year while strengthening our cash position and book value per share," said Christopher Nixon Cox, Chairman of High-Trend International Group. "Although we reported a net loss in 2025, this was primarily driven by non-cash share-based compensation, as we chose to incentivize management and partners with equity rather than cash. From a cash perspective, our operations delivered positive cash flow and a significantly stronger balance sheet."
He continued, "Looking ahead, we intend to continue focusing on high-demand trade lanes and disciplined cost management, while optimizing our capital structure and equity-based incentives to align long-term shareholder value with operational performance."
HIGH-TREND INTERNATIONAL GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the years ended October 31,
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2025 2024 2023
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Revenue
Ocean freight
revenue $ 213,993,072 $ 105,387,225 $ 94,523,562
Vessel service
revenue and
others 422,840 2,789,458 733,976
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Total revenue 214,415,912 108,176,683 95,257,538
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Cost of revenues 207,612,961 100,076,361 107,142,741
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Gross profit
(loss) 6,802,951 8,100,322 (11,885,203)
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Operating
expenses:
Share-based
compensation 21,922,261 1,200,562 -
General and
administrative
expenses 4,792,925 4,595,206 3,742,728
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Total operating
expenses 26,715,186 5,795,768 3,742,728
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(Loss) income
from
operations (19,912,235) 2,304,554 (15,627,931)
Other income
(expense)
Interest income 60,833 3,444 7,738
Interest expense (45,935) (90,203) (112,022)
Change in fair
value of
convertible
notes - (23,213,031) -
Loss on
settlement of
convertible
notes - (306,793) -
Other income
(expense), net (203,984) 91,318 (42,947)
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Total other
expense, net (189,086) (23,515,265) (147,231)
------------ ------------ ------------
Loss before
income taxes (20,101,321) (21,210,711) (15,775,162)
Provision for
income taxes 9,106 4,139 2,542
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Net loss (20,110,427) (21,214,850) (15,777,704)
Less: Net income
(loss)
attributable to
non-controlling
interests 1,352,335 2,382,846 (6,445,680)
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Net loss
attributable to
the Company $(21,462,762) $(23,597,696) $ (9,332,024)
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Loss per share
attributable to
the Company -
Basic and
diluted* $ (4.18) $ (10.02) $ (4.45)
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Weighted average
shares
outstanding -
Basic and
diluted* 5,470,715 2,354,185 2,096,971
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* Retroactively restated for twenty-five-for-one share consolidation on July
16, 2025.
HIGH-TREND INTERNATIONAL GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of
October 31,
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2025 2024
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ASSETS
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Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,140,032 $ 6,862,970
Accounts receivable 8,651,612 7,582,530
Prepayments, prepaid expenses and
other current assets 8,481,387 8,078,301
Deferred compensation expense 1,587,603 3,338,719
Due from related parties 1,428,808 3,472
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Total Current Assets 30,289,442 25,865,992
Property and equipment, net 4,767 201
Prepayments, prepaid expenses and
other non-current assets 830,389 869,779
Deferred compensation expense-
non-current 1,130,476 2,447,180
Operating lease right-of-use assets,
net 104,129 23,407
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Total Assets $ 32,359,203 $ 29,206,559
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
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Current Liabilities:
Current maturity of long-term bank
loan $ - $ 580,076
Accounts payable 1,106,686 731,042
Advances from customers 7,427,910 5,784,425
Accrued expenses and other
liabilities 11,018,723 6,924,302
Operating lease liability-current 77,596 23,407
Due to related parties 91,059 5,502,907
Taxes payable 9,213 7,756
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Total Current Liabilities 19,731,187 19,553,915
------------ ------------
Long-term bank loans - 916,923
Operating lease liability-noncurrent 26,533 -
Deferred tax liability - 107
------------ ------------
Total Liabilities 19,757,720 20,470,945
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note
13)
Equity:
Class A Ordinary Shares, $0.0025 par
value, 489,900,000
shares authorized, 6,632,441 and
4,715,419 shares issued and
outstanding at October 31, 2025 and
2024, respectively * 16,583 11,790
Class B Ordinary Shares, $0.0025 par
value, 10,100,000 shares
authorized, 100,000 and nil shares
issued and outstanding at October
31, 2025 and 2024, respectively * 250 -
Additional paid-in capital 59,279,198 33,904,575
Accumulated deficit (51,419,154) (28,553,022)
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Total Shareholders' Equity 7,876,877 5,363,343
Non-controlling interest 4,724,606 3,372,271
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Total Equity 12,601,483 8,735,614
------------ ------------
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 32,359,203 $ 29,206,559
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* Retroactively restated for twenty-five-for-one share consolidation on July
16, 2025. Shares and per share data are presented on a retroactive basis to
give effect to the reverse recapitalization
About High-Trend International Group
High-Trend International Group is a global ocean technology company with core businesses in international shipping and marine carbon neutrality.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are made under the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and can be identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "future," "will," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by these statements, including but not limited to those detailed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025. All information in this press release is as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.
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