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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2005
or

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number: 333-61286


KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Florida
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  59-2549529
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

8th Floor, No. 98 Min Chuan Road, Hsien Tien
Taipei, Taiwan ROC

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  011-886-22218 5996

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

     
Title of each class
  Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
             N/A

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:

Title of class

None

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the last ninety days.

Yes þ      No o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

Yes o     No þ

As of May 10, 2005, there were 18,999,703 shares of the Registrant’s common stock outstanding.

Documents incorporated by reference: None.

 
 


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FORM 10-Q

KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

                 
            Page
PART I   FINANCIAL INFORMATION     2  
  Item 1.   Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.     2  
  Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.     24  
  Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk     36  
  Item 4.   Controls and Procedures.     37  
PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION     37  
  Item 1.   Legal Proceedings.     37  
  Item 2.   Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.     38  
  Item 3.   Defaults upon Senior Securities.     38  
  Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.     38  
  Item 5.   Other Information.     38  
  Item 6   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.     38  
SIGNATURES     39  

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KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2005 AND DECEMBER 31, 2004
AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2005 AND 2004

KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION
INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     
    Pages
  2 – 3
  4      
  5      
  6 – 8
  9 – 26
 EXHIBIT 31.1
 EXHIBIT 31.2
 EXHIBIT 32.1
 EXHIBIT 32.2

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Expressed in US Dollars)

                 
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2005     2004  
    (Unaudited)        
ASSETS
               
 
               
Current assets
               
Cash and bank balances
  $ 173,169     $ 213,564  
Bank fixed deposits – pledged (Note 12)
    354,416       294,331  
Notes and accounts receivable, net (Notes 5 and 10)
    2,903,221       2,401,904  
Inventories, net (Note 6)
    2,983,890       2,979,738  
Other receivables (Notes 7 and 10)
    420,351       337,848  
Prepayments and other current assets (Note 10)
    440,200       478,752  
Pledged notes receivable (Note 12)
    1,220,482       1,218,356  
Deferred income tax assets
    256,105       218,574  
 
           
 
               
Total current assets
    8,751,834       8,143,067  
Deferred income tax assets
    167,093       170,477  
Prepaid interest in associates
          24,165  
Interest in associates (Note 8)
    137,213       99,467  
Property and equipment, net
    2,173,300       2,188,092  
Intangible assets, net of amortization (Note 11)
    856,147       894,419  
Long-term notes receivable
    224,185       240,971  
Pledged notes receivable (Note 12)
    573,832       407,149  
Other assets
    570,168       613,617  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 13,453,772     $ 12,781,424  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities
               
Borrowings – short-term and maturing within one year (Note 12)
  $ 2,443,026     $ 2,632,982  
Notes and accounts payable (Note 10)
    1,574,181       1,506,543  
Accrued expenses
    855,018       703,407  
Other payables
    368,333       283,080  
Deposits received
    668,432       498,266  
Receipts in advance (Note 13)
    2,831,244       2,996,558  
Income tax payable (Note 9)
    213,196       97,142  
Obligation under capital leases due within one year
    27,572       8,659  
 
           
 
               
Total current liabilities
    8,981,002       8,726,637  
 
Borrowings maturing after one year (Note 12)
    1,877,956       1,651,825  
Receipts in advance (Note 13)
    1,421,803       1,124,809  
Obligation under capital leases
    27,280        
Deposits received
    594,136       689,530  
Accrued pension liabilities (Note 14)
    190,820       160,907  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities
    13,092,997       12,353,708  
 
           

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Continued

(Expressed in US Dollars)

                 
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2005     2004  
    (Unaudited)        
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
               
Minority interest
    33,950       33,791  
 
           
 
               
Shareholders’ equity
               
Common stock, no par share:
               
25,000,000 shares authorized; 18,999,703 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004
    7,669,308       7,669,308  
Additional paid-in capital
    194,021       194,021  
Legal reserve
    65,320       65,320  
Accumulated deficit
    (7,362,504 )     (7,312,074 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (239,320 )     (222,650 )
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    26,825       393,925  
 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 13,453,772     $ 12,781,424  
 
           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Expressed in US Dollars)

                 
    Three months ended March 31,  
    2005     2004  
    (Unaudited)  
Operating Revenue
               
Sales of goods
  $ 2,375,155     $ 2,029,853  
Franchising income
    597,925       528,132  
Other operating revenue
    149,912       52,353  
 
           
 
               
Total net operating revenue
    3,122,992       2,610,338  
 
           
 
               
Operating costs
               
Cost of goods sold
    (927,731 )     (674,505 )
Cost of franchising
    (113,613 )     (132,101 )
Other operating costs
    (74,196 )     (57,195 )
 
           
 
               
Total operating costs
    (1,115,540 )     (863,801 )
 
           
 
               
Gross profit
    2,007,452       1,746,537  
 
               
Advertising costs
    (33,363 )     (126,642 )
 
               
Other operating expenses
    (1,785,500 )     (2,016,424 )
 
           
 
               
Income (loss) from operations
    188,589       (396,529 )
 
               
Interest expenses, net
    (59,253 )     (21,765 )
 
               
Share of loss of investments
    12,483       46,967  
 
               
Other non-operating (loss) income, net
    (48,939 )     43,673  
 
           
 
               
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest income
    92,880       (327,654 )
 
               
Provision for taxes
    (143,453 )      
 
           
 
               
Loss before minority interest income
    (50,573 )     (327,654 )
 
               
Minority interest income
    143        
 
           
 
               
Net loss
  $ (50,430 )   $ (327,654 )
 
           
 
               
Loss per share – basic and diluted
  $ (0.003 )   $ (0.017 )
 
           
 
               
Weighted-average shares used to compute (loss) earnings per share – basic and diluted
    18,999,703       18,999,703  
 
           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(Expressed in US Dollars)

                                                         
    Common Stock                                      
                                            Accumulated        
                    Additional                     other        
    Number of             paid-in     Legal     Accumulated     comprehensive        
    shares     Amount     capital     reserve     deficit     loss     Total  
     
Balance, December 31, 2003
    18,999,703       7,669,308       194,021       65,320       (6,057,482 )     (163,170 )     1,707,997  
 
                                                       
Net loss for 2004
                            (1,254,592 )           (1,254,592 )
Cumulative translation adjustment
                                  (59,480 )     (59,480 )
 
                                                     
Comprehensive loss
                                                    (1,314,072 )
 
                                                     
 
                                                       
     
Balance, December 31, 2004
    18,999,703     $ 7,669,308     $ 194,021     $ 65,320     $ (7,312,074 )   $ (222,650 )   $ 393,925  
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2005 (Unaudited)
                            (50,430 )           (50,430 )
Cumulative translation adjustment (Unaudited)
                                  (16,670 )     (16,670 )
 
                                                     
Comprehensive loss (Unaudited)
                                                    (67,100 )
 
                                                     
 
                                                       
     
Balance, March 31, 2005 (Unaudited)
    18,999,703     $ 7,669,308     $ 194,021     $ 65,320     $ (7,362,504 )   $ (239,320 )   $ 326,825  
     

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Expressed in US Dollars)

                 
    Three months ended March 31,  
    2005     2004  
    (Unaudited)  
Cash flows from operating activities
               
Net loss
  $ (50,430 )   $ (327,654 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
               
Depreciation of property and equipment
    66,681       52,266  
Amortization of intangible assets
    42,835       40,509  
Allowance for sales returns
    95,267       71,890  
Allowance for doubtful debts
    284,537       156,221  
Provision for (reversal of) allowance for loss on inventory obsolescence and slow-moving items
    6,452       (69,180 )
Gain on disposal of property and equipment
    (9,010 )      
Minority interest income
    (143 )      
Share of gain of investments
    (12,483 )     (46,967 )
(Increase)/decrease in:
               
Notes and accounts receivable
    (775,674 )     192,461  
Inventories
    4,514       204,320  
Other receivables
    (129,129 )     72,016  
Prepayments and other current assets
    41,002       (6,073 )
Deferred income tax assets
    (32,194 )     3,314  
Other assets
    46,591       (31,084 )
Increase/(decrease) in:
               
Notes and accounts payable
    60,036       107,712  
Accrued expenses
    148,876       (46,463 )
Other payables
    124,933       (76,311 )
Receipts in advance
    (147,307 )     (261,384 )
Income taxes payable
    115,635       (3,314 )
Deposits received
    67,207       29,413  
Accrued pension liabilities
    29,115       (16,266 )
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (22,689 )     45,426  
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Purchase of property and equipment
    (104,562 )      
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
    72,795        
Bank fixed deposits – pledged
    (58,629 )     (135,818 )
Pledged notes receivable
    29,990       30,129  
 
           
 
               
Net cash used in investing activities
    (60,406 )     (105,689 )
 
           

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Continued

(Expressed in US Dollars)

                 
    Three months ended March 31,  
    2005     2004  
    (Unaudited)  
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Proceeds from bank borrowings
  $ 795,968     $ 2,829,827  
Repayment of bank borrowings
    (781,513 )     (2,169,859 )
Proceeds from capital leases
    57,089        
Repayment of capital leases
    (10,910 )     (5,662 )
Repayment of loan from officers/stockholders
          (586,529 )
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided by financing activities
    60,634       67,777  
 
           
 
               
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (22,461 )     7,514  
 
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (17,934 )     (30,792 )
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    213,564       1,273,723  
 
           
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 173,169     $ 1,250,445  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental disclosure of significant non-cash transactions
               
 
               
Increase (decrease) of notes receivable and pledged notes receivable corresponding to the increase (decrease) in the following accounts:
               
 
               
Deposits received
  $ 1,586     $ (18,896 )
 
           
 
               
Other payables
  $ 6,473     $ (10,112 )
 
           
 
               
Receipts in advance
  $ 258,156     $ (123,465 )
 
           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Expressed in US Dollars)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

     Kid Castle Internet Technologies Limited (“KCIT”) was incorporated on December 17, 1999 under the provisions of the Company Law of the Republic of China (“ROC”) as a limited liability company. KCIT is engaged in the business of children’s education focusing on the English language. The business comprises publication, sales and distribution of related books, magazines, audio and videotapes and compact disc, franchising and sales of merchandises complementary to the business. KCIT commenced operations in April 2000 when it acquired the above business from a related company, Kid Castle Enterprises Limited (“KCE”), which was owned by two directors and stockholders of KCIT.

     On March 9, 2001, KCIT formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier Holding Investment Property Limited incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, which held the entire common stock of Higoal Developments Limited (“Higoal”) incorporated in the Cayman Islands on March 8, 2001. On September 10, 2001, Higoal established a wholly owned subsidiary, Kid Castle Educational Software Development Company Limited (“KCES”) in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). The existing operations of Higoal are principally located in Taiwan and are being expanded in the PRC. In June 2002, after KCIT undertook a series of group restructurings, KCIT became the direct owner of the outstanding shares of Higoal. Premier Holding Investment Property Limited was then liquidated in June 2003.

     On September 18, 2002, Higoal issued 11,880,000 shares of common stock to the stockholders of KCIT in exchange for 100% of the outstanding common stock of KCIT. As a result of this reorganization, KCIT became a wholly owned subsidiary of Higoal. On October 1, 2002, Kid Castle Educational Corporation (the “Company”), formerly King Ball International Technology Limited Corporation entered into an exchange agreement with Higoal whereby the Company issued to the stockholders of Higoal 11,880,000 shares of common stock of the Company in exchange for 100% of the issued and fully paid up capital of Higoal.

     As a result of the share exchange, the former stockholders of Higoal hold a majority of the Company’s outstanding capital stock. Generally accepted accounting principles require in certain circumstances that a company whose stockholders retain the majority voting interest in the combined business to be treated as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the acquisition has been accounted for as a “reverse acquisition” whereby Higoal is deemed to have purchased the Company. However, the Company remains the legal entity and the Registrant for Securities and Exchange Commission reporting purposes.

     In July 2003, KCES entered into an agreement with 21st Century Publishing House to incorporate Jiangxi 21st Century Kid Castle Culture Media Co., Ltd (“Culture Media”). It was agreed that KCES and 21st Century Publishing House each owned 50% ownership and that each party contributed RMB$1 million for the incorporation. On July 2, 2004, KCES acquired additional 40% of ownership in Culture Media from 21st Century Publishing House. KCES now owns 90% of Culture Media.

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     The Company, Higoal and its subsidiaries collectively are referred to as the “Group”. The operations of the Group are principally located in Taiwan and the PRC.

NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The accompanying financial data as of March 31, 2005 and for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 have been prepared by the Group, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, the Group believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Group’s audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004.

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

     The Group has incurred operating losses since inception and hence, as of March 31, 2005, the balance of accumulated deficit was $7,362,504. The Group plans to fund its working capital needs by obtaining new credit lines from financial institutions and raising capital through the sale of equity securities. If the Group is unable to meet its current operating plan, it will be required to obtain additional funding. Management believes such funding will be available, but there can be no assurances that such funding will be available, or if it is available, on terms acceptable to the Group. Management believes that if funding is not available, other actions can and will be taken to reduce costs. These actions may entail the Group to reduce headcount, sales and marketing, other expansion activities, which may affect the future growth of the Group’s operations.

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

REVENUE RECOGNITION

     Sales of books, magazines, audio and video tapes, compact disc and other merchandises are recognized as revenue on the transfer of risks and rewards of ownership, which generally coincides with the time when the goods are delivered to customers and title has passed. Provision is made for expected future sales returns and allowances when revenue is recognized.

     Franchise fees are the annual licensing fees for franchisees to use the Group’s brand name and consulting services. Franchising income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the relevant franchise agreements.

ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

     An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided based on the evaluation of collectibility and aging analysis of notes and accounts receivables.

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INVENTORIES

     Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost includes all costs of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition, and is calculated using the weighted average method. Market value is determined by reference to the sales proceeds of items sold in the ordinary course of business after the balance sheet date or to management estimates based on prevailing market conditions.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION

     Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of depreciable assets over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

     
    Estimated useful life
    (in years)
Land
  Indefinite
Buildings
  50
Furniture and fixtures
  3-10
Transportation equipment
  2.5-5
Miscellaneous equipment
  5-10

     Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged directly to the statement of operations as incurred. When assets are disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation thereon are removed from the financial statements and any resulting gain or loss is included in the statement of operations.

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

     Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. The Group does not perform a periodic assessment of assets for impairment in the absence of such information or indicators. Conditions that would necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, a significant change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, or a significant adverse change that would indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets is not recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, the Group measures fair value based on quoted market prices or based on discounted estimates of future cash flows.

INCOME TAXES

     The Company and its subsidiaries accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax liabilities or assets at the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when taxes are actually paid or recovered. Valuation allowances are established when it is considered more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     Franchises and copyrights are stated at cost and amortized on the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 10 years.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

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     Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a company during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments from owners and distributions to owners. Comprehensive income (loss) is disclosed in the condensed consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity.

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

     The Group computes net earnings (loss) per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” Under the provisions of SFAS No. 128, basic net earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted net earnings (loss) per share gives effect to common stock equivalents. For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, the Group did not have any potential common shares.

RECLASSIFICATION

     The presentation of certain prior information has been reclassified to conform to current presentation.

NOTE 4 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

     In September 2004, the EITF delayed the effective date for the recognition and measurement guidance previously discussed under EITF Issue No. 03-01, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments” (“EITF 03-01”) as included in paragraphs 10-20 of the proposed statement. The proposed statement will clarify the meaning of other-than-temporary impairment and its application to investments in debt and equity securities, in particular investments within the scope of FASB Statement No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” and investment accounted for under the cost method. The Group is currently evaluating the effect of this proposed statement on its financial position and results of operations.

     In November 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 151, Inventory Costs, which clarifies the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material. SFAS No. 151 will be effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. We do not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 151 will have a material impact on our financial statements.

     In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, which eliminates the exception for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets and replaces it with a general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. SFAS No. 153 will be effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. We do not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 153 will have a material impact on our financial statements.

NOTE 5 – NOTES AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

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