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EX-32 - EASTERN ENVIRONMENT 10Q SEPTEMBER 2009 EXH 32 - Eastern Environment Solutions Corp. | eastern10qsep09exh32.htm |
EX-31 - EASTERN ENVIRONMENT 10Q SEPTEMBER 2009 EXH 31.2 - Eastern Environment Solutions Corp. | eastern10qsep09exh312.htm |
EX-31 - EASTERN ENVIRONMENT 10Q SEPTEMBER 2009 EXH 31.1 - Eastern Environment Solutions Corp. | eastern10qsep09exh311.htm |
U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____
Commission File No. 0-31193
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP. | ||||
(Name of Registrant in its Charter) | ||||
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer I.D. No.) |
Harbin Dongdazhi Street 165, Harbin, P.R. China 150001 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
Issuer's Telephone Number: 86-451-5394-8666
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 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 subjected to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.) Yes [ ] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One) Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer_ Non-accelerated filer Small reporting company X
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes [ ] No [X]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
November 10, 2009
Common Voting Stock: 14,970,186
EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2009 (Unaudited) and
December 31, 2008
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Nine and Three Months Ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited)
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited)
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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| September 30, |
| December 31, |
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| 2008 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ 572,105 |
| $ 1,112,487 |
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Accounts receivable |
| 3,861,245 |
| 2,518,920 |
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Inventory |
| 55,936 |
| 81,203 |
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Other receivables |
| 440,252 |
| 183,996 |
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Loans to related parties |
| 46,854 |
| 243,662 |
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Total Current Assets |
| 4,976,392 |
| 4,140,268 |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation |
| 6,331,723 |
| 6,276,030 |
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Other asset: |
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Advance to suppliers |
| 3,792,443 |
| 3,824,984 |
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Total Other Asset |
| 3,792,443 |
| 3,824,984 |
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Total Assets |
| $ 15,100,558 |
| $ 14,241,282 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Loan payable - current portion |
| $ 2,198,997 |
| $ 2,271,492 |
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Accounts payable |
| 810 |
| 887 |
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Taxes payable |
| 123,698 |
| 108 |
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Accrued expenses and other payables |
| 80,963 |
| 94,439 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
| 2,404,468 |
| 2,366,926 |
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Total Liabilities |
| 2,404,468 |
| 2,366,926 |
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Stockholders' Equity |
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Common stock, $0.0001 par value, |
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100,000,000 shares authorized; |
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14,970,186 and 14,970,186 shares issued |
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and outstanding as of September 30, 2009 |
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and December 31, 2008 |
| 1,497 |
| 1,497 |
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Additional paid-in-capital |
| 3,740,477 |
| 3,453,415 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
| 1,977,503 |
| 2,000,096 |
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Statutory reserves |
| 186,156 |
| 186,156 |
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Retained earnings - Unappropriated |
| 6,790,457 |
| 6,233,192 |
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Total Stockholders' Equity |
| 12,696,090 |
| 11,874,356 |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
| $ 15,100,558 |
| $ 14,241,282 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) | ||||||||
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Revenues |
| $ 1,342,554 |
| $ 1,318,179 |
| $ 452,533 |
| $ 452,080 |
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Cost of Goods Sold |
| 251,248 |
| 212,013 |
| 65,611 |
| 88,392 |
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Gross Profit |
| 1,091,306 |
| 1,106,166 |
| 386,922 |
| 363,688 |
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Operating Expenses |
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Selling, general and administrative |
| 419,041 |
| 387,018 |
| 137,015 |
| 154,576 |
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Income from operations |
| 672,265 |
| 719,148 |
| 249,907 |
| 209,112 |
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Other Income |
| 8,622 |
| 10,508 |
| 471 |
| 3,451 |
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Income Before Income Taxes |
| 680,887 |
| 729,656 |
| 250,378 |
| 212,563 |
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Provision for Income Taxes |
| 123,622 |
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| 44,348 |
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Net Income |
| $ 557,265 |
| $ 729,656 |
| $ 206,030 |
| $ 212,563 |
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Other Comprehensive Income - |
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Foreign currently translation gain (loss) |
| (22,593) |
| 913,823 |
| 4,406 |
| 134,176 |
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Comprehensive Income |
| $ 534,673 |
| $ 1,643,479 |
| $ 210,436 |
| $ 346,739 |
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Basic & Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share |
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Basic |
| $ 0.04 |
| $ 0.05 |
| $ 0.01 |
| $ 0.01 |
Diluted |
| $ 0.04 |
| $ 0.05 |
| $ 0.01 |
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Weighted Average Number of |
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Common Shares Outstanding |
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Basic |
| 14,970,186 |
| 13,678,215 |
| 14,970,186 |
| 14,970,186 |
Diluted |
| 14,970,186 |
| 13,678,215 |
| 14,970,186 |
| 14,970,186 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |
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Net income |
| $ 557,265 |
| $ 729,656 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash |
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provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
| 184,295 |
| 179,871 |
Amortization of stock compensation |
| 287,063 |
| 227,229 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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Inventory |
| 25,267 |
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Other receivables |
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| 18,179 |
Advances to suppliers |
| 32,541 |
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Accounts payable |
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| 1,590 |
Taxes payable |
| 123,589 |
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Accrued expenses and other payables |
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| 3,514 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
| (145,857) |
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities: |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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Additions to construction in process |
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Loan to outside party |
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Collections (payments) on loans to related parties |
| 196,808 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
| (300,880) |
| (728,960) |
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities |
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Reduction in bank loan payable |
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| (72,495) |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
| (21,151) |
| 738,787 |
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Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
| (540,382) |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period |
| 1,112,487 |
| 2,105,255 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period |
| $ 572,105 |
| $ 1,680,306 |
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information: |
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During the periods, cash was paid for the following: |
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Interest expense |
| $ 162,736 |
| $ 213,066 |
Income taxes |
| $ - |
| $ - |
Non-Cash Financing Activities: |
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Common stock issued for incentive employee compensation |
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| $ 1,327,500 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ORGANIZATION
Eastern Environment Solutions, Corp. (the Company or EESC) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada and formerly known as USIP.COM, Inc. (USIP).
The Company operates its business primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary Harbin Yifeng Eco-Environment Co., Ltd. (Harbin Yifeng), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). Harbin Yifeng is an environmental engineering company in the PRC that specializes in providing non-hazardous municipal solid waste processing and disposal services in the northeast regions of China.
The Companys condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (US GAAP). In the opinion of management, the accompanying balance sheets and related interim statements of income and cash flows include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring items, necessary for their fair presentation in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Managements Discussion and Analysis and the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys 2008 Form 10-K.
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Management estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principal requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Harbin Yifeng and Harbin Yifengs wholly owned subsidiary, Harbin Yifeng Zhiye Management Co., Ltd. (Yifeng Zhiye). All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and cash equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flow, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Accounts receivables
Accounts receivables are stated at net realizable value. Any allowance for doubtful accounts is established based on the managements assessment of the recoverability of accounts and other receivables. A considerate amount of judgment is required in assessing the realization of these receivables, including the current credit worthiness of each customer and the related aging analysis. The Companys receivables are entirely due from municipal government of Harbin City. At September 30, 2009 and 2008 we reviewed the receivable to determine the likelihood that we would collect it. We received assurances from the government of its intention to continue the landfill project and to satisfy its account. Shortly after September 30, 2009, the government notified us that the landfill project would be restored in November 2009. Based on this assessment, we determined that collection of the receivable in full is reasonably assured. Therefore, no allowance for doubtful accounts was deemed necessary for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. We expect the receivable to be paid in full within the next few months, since operations at the landfill were restored in November 2009.
Inventory
Inventories mainly consist of the raw materials and supplies to be used in the regular day-to-day operations. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market with cost determined on a first-in first-out basis.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 5-10 years.
Advance to suppliers
Advance to suppliers represent the payments made and recorded in advance for the purchase of the materials and equipment related to the Companys construction in progress. We expect to utilize the advances during the next two years. Pursuant to Paragraphs 17 and 21 of ASC 230, we have classified the advances as operating cash flows, since the payments have not been made at the time of purchase or soon before or after purchase. The final phase of the construction is not completed. As such, no amortization was made for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
Revenue recognition
The Companys revenue policies are in compliance with the United States Accounting Guide. Revenue is recognized when service is provided and payments of the customers and collection are reasonably assured. Payments received in advance but not yet earned are recorded as
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Deferred revenue. Under our Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Agreement with the Harbin Municipal Government, we receive fee payments related to use of the landfill. We recognize these payments as revenue when the related use of the landfill has been completed. During the period when our landfill operations were suspended, the Harbin government was still responsible to pay us a monthly fee for the minimum usage of the landfill set forth the the BOT Agreement.
Income taxes
The Company accounts for income tax under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) No.740 "Income Taxes", which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of the events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred income taxes are recognized for all significant temporary differences between tax and financial statements bases of assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established against net deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company does not have any long-term deferred tax assets or liabilities in China that will exist once the tax holiday expires. However, the Company has deferred tax assets that relate to its net operating loss in the U. S., which is not covered by the tax holiday. (See Note 9)
Concentrations of credit risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of accounts receivable and other receivables. The Company does not require collateral or other security to support these receivables. The Company conducts periodic reviews of its clients' financial condition and customer payment practices to minimize collection risk on accounts receivable.
The primary operations of the Company are now located in the PRC. Accordingly, the Companys business, financial condition, and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic, and legal environments in the PRC, in addition to the general state of the PRC economy. The Company's operations in the PRC are subject to special considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environments legal environments and foreign currency exchange.
The Companys results may be adversely affected by changes in the political and social conditions in the PRC, and by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Segment Reporting
ASC Codification 280, "Segments Reporting" requires use of the management approach model for segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a company's management organizes segments within the company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. Reportable segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure, management structure, or any other manner in which management disaggregates a company.
ASC 280 has no effect on the Company's financial statements as substantially all of the Company's operations are conducted in one industry segment. The Company consists of one reportable business segment. All of the Company's assets are located in The People's Republic of China.
Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying amounts of certain financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other receivables, accounts payable, accrued expenses, taxes payable, notes payable and other loans payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The carrying amounts of bank borrowings approximate the fair value based on the Company's expected borrowing rate for debt with similar remaining maturities and comparable risk.
Foreign currency translation
The functional currency for the Companys operations in China is the Renminbi (RMB). Foreign currency transactions are translated at the applicable rates of exchange in effect at the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated at the applicable rates of exchange in effect at that date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the reporting period.
Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates from period to period are included as a component of stockholders' equity as "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income". Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency translations are included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Stock-based compensation
The Company records stock based compensation expense pursuant to the United States ASC Codification 718, which establishes the accounting for employee stock-based awards. Under the above provisions, stock-based compensation is measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the requisite employee service period (generally the vesting period of the grant). Deferred stock compensation represents shares issued to employees that will be vested over a certain service period. Deferred stock compensation is included in additional paid-in capital as an offset to equity.
Also in accordance with FASB ASC Codification 718, when the Company measures compensation expense for its non-employee stock-based compensation, the fair value of the option issued is used to measure the transaction, as this is more reliable than the fair value of the services received. Fair value is measured as the value of the Companys common stock on the date that the commitment for performance by the counterparty has been reached or the counterpartys performance is complete.
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. There are no common stock equivalents available for dilution purposes as of September 30, 2009 and 2008.
Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events that have occurred through the filing date and has determined that there were no material events since the balance sheet date of this report.
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
Note 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
New accounting pronouncements
In June 2009, FASB established Accounting Standards CodificationTM (Codification) as the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with the GAAP. The Codification will supersede all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become non-authoritative. The Codification is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. Adoption of the Codification is not expected to have a material impact on the Companys results of operations or financial position.
In June 2009, FASB updated the accounting standards related to the consolidation of variable interest entities (VIEs). The standard amends current consolidation guidance and requires additional disclosures about an enterprises involvement in VIEs. The standard shall be effective as of the beginning of each reporting entitys first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within the first annual reporting period, and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Earlier application is prohibited. The Company does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the Companys results of operations or financial position.
In May 2009, FASB issued FAS No. 165, "Subsequent Events," which was subsequently codified within ASC 855, Subsequent Events. The standard establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. An entity should apply the requirements of ASC 855 to interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. Adoption of this standard does not have a material impact on the Companys results of operations or financial position.
In April 2009, the FASB updated the accounting standards to provide guidance on estimating the fair value of a financial asset or liability when the trade volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased relative to historical levels. The standard requires entities to disclose the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, debt and equity securities as defined by GAAP shall be disclosed by major category. This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009, and is to be applied prospectively. The adoption did not have a material effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition.
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
Note 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
In April 2009, the FASB updated the accounting standards for the recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairments. The standard amends existing guidance on other-than-temporary impairments for debt securities and requires that the credit portion of other-than-temporary impairments be recorded in earnings and the noncredit portion of losses be recorded in other comprehensive income. The standard requires separate presentation of both the credit and noncredit portions of other-than-temporary impairments on the financial statements and additional disclosures. This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. At the date of adoption, the portion of previously recognized other-than-temporary impairments that represent the noncredit related loss component shall be recognized as a cumulative effect of adoption with an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The adaption of this standard did not have a material effect on the preparation of the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In August 2009, the FASB updated the accounting standards to provide additional guidance on estimating the fair value of a liability in a hypothetical transaction where the liability is transferred to a market participant. The standard is effective for the first reporting period, including interim periods, beginning after issuance. The Company does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
NOTE 3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following:
|
| September 30, 2009 |
| December 31, 2008 |
Machinery & Equipment |
| $ 883,275 |
| $ 877,375 |
Vehicles |
| 385,175 |
| 383,280 |
Landfills |
| 2,143,197 |
| 2,128,203 |
Subtotal |
| 3,411,647 |
| 3,388,858 |
Less: Accumulated Depreciation |
| (1,250,816) |
| (1,066,957) |
Construction in progress |
| 4,170,892 |
| 3,954,129 |
Total Property and equipment, net |
| $ 6,331,723 |
| $ 6,276,030 |
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $184,295 and $179,871, respectively.
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
NOTE 3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Continued)
Landfills represents the capitalized expenses attributable to the construction of the portion of the Harbin landfill that is currently functional. Landfill costs are amortized using a straight-line method over the contract term, commencing when the landfill is first put into use. The Company has no obligations relating to capping, closure or other post-closure obligations; accordingly no reserve for post-closure activities has been established.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the landfill was not utilized due to suspension of operations. (See: Note 12)
Construction in progress represents direct costs of construction or acquisition and design fees incurred for the Companys new operating site. Capitalization of these costs ceases and the construction in progress is transferred to plant and equipment when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the assets for their intended use are completed. No depreciation is provided until it is completed and ready for its intended use. Commencing at that time, the capitalized expenses will be depreciated on a 15 year schedule. Interest expense in the amount of $162,736 and $213,066 was capitalized for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
NOTE 4. INVENTORY
Inventory as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consists of the following:
|
| September 30, 2009 |
| December 31, 2008 |
Materials |
| $ 51,461 |
| $ 11,068 |
Supplies |
| 4,475 |
| 70,135 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
| $ 55,936 |
| $ 81,203 |
No allowance for inventory was made for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
NOTE 5. OTHER RECEIVABLES
During the 4th quarter of 2008 we entered into a lending arrangement with Harbin Jiayi Import and Export Co., Ltd. This is a Chinese limited liability company owned by two individuals, neither of whom has any relationship with Yifeng or its affiliates. We made the arrangement in order to put our cash reserves to a productive use while our operations are suspended. We chose Harbin Jiayi Import and Export because it has a good reputation in the local business community. We made a smaller amount, short-term loan at a nominal interest rate at the beginning to initiate the relationship, and then followed in the 1st quarter of 2009 with a larger loan carrying a market rate of interest.
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
NOTE 5. OTHER RECEIVABLES (Continued)
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the balance of other receivables consists of the following:
|
| September 30, 2009 |
| December 31, 2008 |
Harbin Jiayi Import and Export Co.,Ltd |
| $ 439,476 |
| $ 183,217 |
Others |
| 777 |
| 779 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
| $ 440,253 |
| $ 183,996 |
As of December 31, 2008, the balance with Harbin Jiayi Import and Export Co., Ltd. (Jiayi) represents a third-party loan from the Company. The loan was unsecured and bears 0.36% annual interest and expires on June 30, 2009. The loan has been paid off by the end of June 2009. As of September 30, 2009, the balance with Jiayi represents a second loan from the Company. The loan is unsecured and bears 5.31% annual interest and expires on March 11, 2010.
NOTE 6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the balance of loan to related parties consists of the following:
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| September 30, 2009 |
| December 31, 2008 |
Loan to Related Party |
|
|
|
|
Shibin Jiang |
| $ 13,577 |
| $ 9,144 |
Yun Wang |
| 33,277 |
| - |
Harbin Binjiang Freight Co., Ltd. |
| - |
| 234,518 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total Loan to related party |
| $ 46,854 |
| $ 243,662 |
Mr. Shibin Jiang is the shareholder of the Company. Mr. Yun Wang is the spouse of Ms. Yan Feng, the CEO and the major shareholder of the Company. The loans to the above two persons are unsecured and interest free. The management of the Company expects the entire amount of this outstanding loan to shareholder will be repaid within one year.
Harbin Binjiang Freightage Market Co., Ltd (Binjiang) is an affiliated company partially owned by Ms. Yan Feng, who serves as a Director of Binjiang. The loan is also unsecured and bears 6.12% annual interest rate. The loan to Binjiang has been repaid by the end of March 2009.
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
NOTE 7. MAJOR CUSTOMER
On September 1, 2003, the Company signed an exclusive 17-year agreement with Harbin Municipal Urban Administrative Bureau (HMUAB) to handle approximately one-third of the citys solid waste disposal. The contract will expire on August 30, 2020. The revenue from HMUAB alone accounted for 100% of the gross revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the entire balance of accounts receivable was due from HMUAB.
NOTE 8. BANK LOAN PAYABLE
On November 18, 2004, the Company received a long-term loan from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Harbin Branch in the amount of $4,832,960, secured by the Companys building. The loan is for a 5-year term, maturing November 15, 2009. Pursuant to the loan agreement, the interest rate for the first year was set at 7.605%. Starting from the second year and thereafter, the rates become adjustable based on the change of the official rates at the time. In addition to paying the quarterly interest, the Company is also required to make $241,648 pre-determined principal repayments every quarter.
Upon the suspension of the Companys landfill operation as discussed in the following Note 12, the Company renegotiated with the Bank for a temporarily reduced quarterly principle repayments in the amount of RMB 200,000 each quarter, starting in the third quarter of 2007.
Once the Company resumes the landfill operation, it will be required to make the regular quarterly repayments as agreed. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company repaid $72,494 to the lender.
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the balance of loan payable all became due within one year.
Interest expense for the above loan totaled $162,736 and $213,066 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. These interest expenses were capitalized as a part of the cost of construction in progress.
NOTE 9. INCOME TAXES
United States Tax
EESC is subject to United States of America tax law. No provision for income taxes in the United States or elsewhere has been made as EESC had no taxable income subject to U.S. taxes for the nine month ended September 30, 2009.
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
NOTE 9. INCOME TAXES (Continued)
PRC Tax
Two of the Companys operating subsidiaries, Harbin Yifeng and Yifeng Zhiye are both registered and operate in Harbin, China. They are governed by the Income Tax Law of the Peoples Republic of China concerning the private-run enterprises, which are normally subject to tax at a statutory rate of 25% and were, until January 2008, subject to tax at a statutory rate of 33% (30% state income tax plus 3% local income tax) on its taxable income.
Upon the acquisition of Harbin Yifeng by AEEC, Harbin Yifeng has applied to be treated as a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE). In accordance with the relevant income tax laws, the profits of WFOEs are fully exempted from income tax for two years, from the first profit making calendar year of operations after offset of accumulated taxable losses, followed by a 50% income tax reduction for the immediate next three calendar years (tax holiday).
Harbin Yifeng was granted the status of WFOE in the fourth quarter of 2006 upon the reserve merger with USIP with a choice of starting the tax holiday immediately or the next calendar year. Harbin Yifeng elected for this tax holiday to commence in January 2007. Its two-year tax exemption period was from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2008 and the three-year income tax reduction period will be from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2011.
The estimated tax savings as a result of our tax holidays for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $123,622 and $251,471, respectively. The net effect on earnings per share had the income tax been applied would decrease basic earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 from $0.04 to $0.03 and from $0.05 to $0.03, respectively.
On the other hand, Yifeng Zhiye, Harbin Yifengs wholly-owned subsidiary, is exempted from both income tax and value-added tax for three years starting August 2004 because Zhiye hires retired veterans and the government grants tax incentives for such employers.
On March 16, 2007, National People's Congress passed a new corporate income tax law (the New CIT Law), which became effective on January 1, 2008. This new corporate income tax unifies the corporate income tax rate, cost deductions and tax incentive policies for both domestic and foreign-invested enterprises in China. Under the new CIT law, the corporate income tax rate applicable to all Companies will be 25%, replacing the current applicable tax rate of 33%. However, companies previously being approved for any income tax holiday will not be subject to the new enacted tax rate until the holiday runs out. Accordingly, the applicable corporate income tax rate of our Chinese subsidiaries will incrementally decrease to 12.5% (50% of new applicable rate of 25%) for the three-year income tax reduction period.
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
NOTE 9. INCOME TAXES (Continued)
The Company was incorporated in the United States. It incurred net operating loss for U.S. income tax purposes for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. The net operating loss carry forwards, including amortization of share-based compensation, for United States income tax purposes amounted to $756,579 and $469,515 as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, which may be available to reduce future periods' taxable income. These carry forwards will expire, if not utilized, beginning in 2028 through 2029. Management believes that the realization of the benefits arising from this loss appear to be uncertain due to Company's limited operating history and continuing losses for United States income tax purposes. Accordingly, the Company has provided a 100% valuation allowance at September 30, 2009 for the temporary difference related to loss carry-forwards. Management reviews this valuation allowance periodically and makes adjustments as warranted. At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the deferred tax assets and the related valuation allowance were as follows:
|
| September 30, 2009 |
| December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Tax Assets |
| $ 257,237 |
| $ 159,635 |
Less: Valuation Allowance |
| (257,237) |
| (159,635) |
Net Deferred Assets |
| $ - |
| $ - |
NOTE 10. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In the second quarter of 2008, the Company issued a total of 2,950,000 shares of its common stock as full compensation to consultants and eight employees. An amount of $1,327,500 represents the aggregate fair value of the shares.
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company has 14,970,186 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
NOTE 11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
In May 2007, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted and approved the 2007 Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan (the 2007 Plan), which authorized the issuance of up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock under the 2007 Plan. In April 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted and approved the 2008 Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan (the 2008 Plan), which authorized the issuance of up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock under the 2008 Plan. Subject to the terms and provisions of the 2007 Plan and the 2008 Plan, the Board of Directors, at any time and from time to time, may grant shares of stock to eligible persons in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors shall determine.
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EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
NOTE 11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
The Company granted a total of 2,000,000 shares of its common stock to twenty two employees in 2007 under the Plan with a weighted average grant price of $0.49 and average vesting period of 3 years.
The Company granted a total of 2,950,000 shares of its common stock to consultants and eight employees in 2008 under the Plan with a weighted average grant price of $0.45 and average vesting period of 10 years.
A summary of the status of the Companys deferred stock compensation under the Plan as of September 30, 2009, and changes for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, is presented below:
Deferred stock compensation as of January 1, 2009 |
| $ 1,881,069 |
Deferred stock compensation granted |
| - |
Compensation expenses debited to statement of operations |
|
|
with a credit to additional paid-in capital |
| (287,062) |
|
|
|
Deferred stock compensation as of September 30, 2009 |
| $ 1,594,007 |
NOTE 12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On June 13, 2007, the company filed a Form 8-K with SEC, announced that in accordance with the PRC National Environment Protection Bureaus request in relation to landfills and adjustments to their peripheral inhabitants well-being, the Harbin municipal government city administrative bureau is carrying out certain adjustments to the original landfill plans of our subsidiary, Harbin Yifeng Eco-environment Co. Ltd. (Harbin Yifeng). Such adjustments will result in the relocation of some peripheral inhabitants of the landfill and its waste water disposal plant. The costs of such adjustments will be borne by the Harbin municipal government city administrative bureau. These measures will disrupt Harbin Yifengs normal operations. After careful consideration, the Companys Board of Directors has decided to temporarily suspend Harbin Yifengs operations effective June 13, 2007 while these measures are being carried out. The Company expects to recommence the operations as soon as HMUAB completes the adjustments. As of September 30, 2009, Harbin Yifeng has not yet resumed the Landfill operations.
However, Harbin Yifeng will still be collecting the minimum fixed fees during the period of suspensions as per the Special Permission Operation Rights Contract, which Harbin Yifeng had signed with the Harbin municipal government city administrative bureau on September 1, 2003. The bureau will compensate and pay Harbin Yifeng a sum equivalent to the fee for disposing 800 tons of waste per day before the Company resumes the operations.
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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULT OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements: No Assurances Intended
In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements, which are generally identifiable by use of the words believes, expects, intends, anticipates, plans to, estimates, projects, or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements represent Managements belief as to the future of Eastern Environment Solutions, Corp. Whether those beliefs become reality will depend on many factors that are not under Managements control. Many risks and uncertainties exist that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the section entitled Managements Discussion and AnalysisRisk Factors That May Affect Future Results. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements.
Results of Operations
The growth of our business was delayed in June 2007, when the Harbin Municipal Urban Administrative Bureau (HMUAB), which is our only customer, was mandated by the PRC National Environment Protection Bureau to carry out certain modifications to the development of its landfill for the protection of local residents. The modifications involve the relocation of some of the neighboring residents, as well as the relocation of our wastewater disposal plant. The cost of the modifications is being born entirely by the HMUAB. Nevertheless, while the modifications were ongoing, we suspended our operations at the Landfill, which are currently our only source of revenue. As of September 30, 2009, Harbin Yifeng had not yet resumed the landfill operations.
In accordance with the terms of our contract, the HMUAB is required to pay us, during the period of suspended operations, a sum equivalent to the fee for processing 800 tons of waste per day, which is approximately 66% of the Landfills capacity. As a result, our revenue from waste processing during the nine and three months ended September 30, 2009 was $1,342,554 and $452,533 respectively, compared to that of $1,318,179 and $452,080 during the nine and three months ended September 30, 2008. The differences primarily reflected the decreased value of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Chinese Renminbi, as our revenue in Renminbi remained unchanged.
In October 2009 we were notified by HMUAB that we could recommence operations at the landfill as of October 30, 2009. We are working on a limited basis during early November, while we restore operations. We will then return to the level of operations that we carried on prior to June 2007.
From that baseline, we will endeavor to expand our waste processing operations by (a) pursuing strategic acquisitions, (b) developing additional landfills, and (c) implementing recycling technologies that will provide additional revenue sources, such as the sale of methane
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to the electric power industry. Given the overwhelming growth of Chinas cities, we expect there to be plentiful market opportunities.
Although our revenues in the nine and three months ended September 30, 2009 were achieved without any production on our part, we still realized $251,248 and $65,611 respectively in cost of goods sold. These costs are attributable to the fact that we have retained our core employees on salary, even as we had no revenue producing work for them to perform. Management determined that eliminating the Companys employee base during the landfill suspension would make it very difficult to revive that operation when the suspension ends.
Our selling, general and administrative expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $419,041 ($137,015 during the three months ended September 30, 2009), compared to that of $387,018 during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 ($154,576 during the three months ended September 30, 2008). $287,062 of the 2009 expenses was attributable to the expensing of stock compensation that we gave to employees and consultants as incentives for future services. At September 30, 2009 there remained $1,594,007 in deferred stock compensation expense on our books, which will be amortized as expenses over the expected terms of service of the employees and consultants who received the shares.
The Companys revenue less expenses produced a pre-tax income of $680,887 during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 ($250,378 for the three months), compared to a pre-tax income of $729,656 during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 ($212,563 during the three months). Our net income during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 decreased to $557,265 from $729,656 during the same period of 2008. Likewise, our net income during the three months ended September 30, 2009 also decreased to $206,030 from $212,563 during the same period of 2008. The reduction of net income was partially attributed to the income tax of $123,622 and $44,348 that we incurred during the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2009, respectively. As a result of Chinese tax laws that reward foreign investment in China, our subsidiary, Yifeng, was entitled to exemption from income taxes during 2007 and 2008, followed by a 50% abatement of taxes from 2009 to 2011. Accordingly, our net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $0.04 per share ($0.01 during the three months), a decrease from $0.05 for the same period of 2008 ($0.01 during the three months).
Our business operates entirely in Chinese Renminbi, but we report our results in our SEC filings in U.S. Dollars. The conversion of our accounts from RMB to Dollars results in translation adjustments. While our net income is added to the retained earnings on our balance sheet; the translation adjustments are added to a line item on our balance sheet labeled accumulated other comprehensive income, since it is more reflective of changes in the relative values of U.S. and Chinese currencies than of the success of our business. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the effect of converting our financial results to Dollars was to reduce our accumulated other comprehensive income by $22,593, while during the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the effect was to add $913,823 to our comprehensive income.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
To date, we have financed our operation and met capital expenditure requirements primarily through bank loans and operating income. On November 18, 2004, the Company
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received a long-term loan from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Harbin Branch in the amount of $4,832,960, secured by the Companys building. The loan is for a 5-year term, maturing November 15, 2009. Pursuant to the loan agreement, the interest rate for the first year was set at 7.605%. Starting from the second year and thereafter, the rates become adjustable based on the change of the official rates at the time. In addition to paying the quarterly interest, the Company is also required to make $241,648 pre-determined principal repayments every quarter. When our operations at the Landfill were suspended, the Bank agreed to reduce our debt service requirements, with the result that in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we made principal payments of only $72,494. That abatement will end when we recommence operations at the Landfill.
The entire amount of the loan, $2,198,997 at September 30, 2009, was due to be paid on November 15, 2009. We have reached an agreement with the Bank extending the loan to December 25, 2011, and reducing the interest rate to 6.534% per annum. All other terms of the loan remain in effect. In particular, the loan does not include any financial covenants that we are required to sustain.
Our working capital at September 30, 2009 totaled $2,571,924, an increase of $798,582 from our working capital at December 31, 2008. The increase in working capital was somewhat greater than our net income of $557,265 for the first three quarters of 2009. The disparity was primarily due to the fact that our net income was reduced by $287,062 of stock compensation expense, a non-cash item.
Despite our $557,265 in net income, our operations used $402,114 during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. As a result, we reduced our cash assets by $540,382 to $572,105 during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Three factors primarily led to the reduction in our cash position during the first nine months of 2009:
·
We applied $216,762 of net income to our ongoing construction efforts at the Harbin landfill.
·
We made a one-year loan in the amount of $439,476 to Harbin Jiayi Import and Export Co., Ltd.
·
Our accounts receivable increased by $1,342,325.
The increase in our accounts receivable resulted from the fact that we are dependent on one source of revenue compensation payments made by the HMUAB to offset our loss of revenue during the suspension of Landfill operations. While the landfill is closed, HMUAB has made few payments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, HMUAB made no payments. Nevertheless we do not consider the receivable to be at risk, and have made no provision for doubtful accounts.
After property and equipment primarily our investment in the Landfill our largest asset category at September 30, 2009 was advances to suppliers, totaling $3,792,443, a decrease of $32,541 since December 31, 2008. These amounts primarily represent payments to contractors for work on Phase I and Phase II of the Landfill. The asset will be reclassified as property and equipment when the related construction projects are completed.
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Our operating subsidiary, Yifeng, has sufficient liquidity to fund its near-term operations and to fund the working capital demands of a modest expansion of its operations. In order to complete Phase II and Phase III of the Landfill project within the next six years, it will be necessary that we obtain additional debt or equity financing. In addition, if we are to achieve critical mass in our industry by developing new landfills, we will require substantial infusions of capital. We do not know at this time whether we will be able to secure such financing, or on what terms it might be available.
Based upon the financial resources available to Yifeng, management believes that it has sufficient capital and liquidity to sustain operations for the foreseeable future.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results
Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below together with all of the other information contained in this Report, including the financial statements and the related notes, before deciding whether to purchase any shares of our common stock. If any of the following risks occurs, our business, financial condition or operating results could materially suffer. In that event, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment.
We rely on one relationship for all of our current revenues.
All of our revenues as of today have arisen from our relationship with the Government of Harbin, specifically from one landfill operation. We intend that in the future we will expand our operations to develop other revenue-producing relationships, but we have no immediate prospects for such plan. If our relationship with the City of Harbin becomes disrupted for any reason before we develop other sources of revenue, we will have no source of revenue, and our business would fail.
Our business and growth will suffer if we are unable to hire and retain key personnel that are in high demand.
Our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain highly skilled engineers, technical and marketing personnel. Qualified individuals are in high demand in China, and there are insufficient experienced personnel to fill the demand. Therefore we may not be able to successfully attract or retain the personnel we need to succeed.
We may have difficulty establishing adequate management and financial controls in China and in complying with U.S. corporate governance and accounting requirements.
The Peoples Republic of China has only recently begun to adopt the management and financial reporting concepts and practices that investors in the United States are familiar with. We may have difficulty in hiring and retaining employees in China who have the experience necessary to implement the kind of management and financial controls that are expected of a
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United States public company. If we cannot establish such controls, we may experience difficulty in collecting financial data and preparing financial statements, books of account and corporate records and instituting business practices that meet U.S. standards.
Capital outflow policies in China may hamper our ability to pay dividends to shareholders in the United States.
The Peoples Republic of China has adopted currency and capital transfer regulations. These regulations require that we comply with complex regulations for the movement of capital. Although Chinese governmental policies were introduced in 1996 to allow the convertibility of RMB into foreign currency for current account items, conversion of RMB into foreign exchange for capital items, such as foreign direct investment, loans or securities, requires the approval of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. We may be unable to obtain all of the required conversion approvals for our operations, and Chinese regulatory authorities may impose greater restrictions on the convertibility of the RMB in the future. Because all of our current revenues and most of our future revenues will be in RMB, any inability to obtain the requisite approvals or any future restrictions on currency exchanges will limit our ability to fund our business activities outside China or to pay dividends to our shareholders.
We have limited business insurance coverage.
The insurance industry in China is still at an early stage of development. Insurance companies in China offer limited business insurance products, and do not, to our knowledge, offer business liability insurance. As a result, we do not have any business liability insurance coverage for our operations. Moreover, while business disruption insurance is available, we have determined that the risks of disruption and cost of the insurance are such that we do not require it at this time. Any business disruption, litigation or natural disaster might result in substantial costs and diversion of our resources.
Environmental compliance and remediation could result in substantially increased capital requirements and operating costs.
Our operating subsidiary, Yifeng, is subject to numerous Chinese provincial and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. These laws continue to evolve and are becoming increasingly stringent. The ultimate impact of complying with such laws and regulations is not always clearly known or determinable because regulations under some of these laws have not yet been promulgated or are undergoing revision. Our consolidated business and operating results could be materially and adversely affected if Yifeng were required to increase expenditures to comply with any new environmental regulations affecting its operations.
We may be required to raise additional financing by issuing new securities with terms or rights superior to those of our shares of common stock, which could adversely affect the market price of our shares of common stock.
We will require additional financing to fund future operations and to expand into new markets. We may not be able to obtain financing on favorable terms, if at all. If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, the percentage ownership of our current shareholders will be reduced, and the holders of the new equity securities may have rights superior to those of the holders of shares of common stock, which could adversely affect the
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market price and the voting power of shares of our common stock. If we raise additional funds by issuing debt securities, the holders of these debt securities would similarly have some rights senior to those of the holders of shares of common stock, and the terms of these debt securities could impose restrictions on operations and create a significant interest expense for us.
We do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future and, therefore, any return on your investment in our common stock must come from increases in the fair market value and trading price of our common stock.
We have never paid a cash dividend on our common stock. We do not intend to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future and, therefore, any return on your investment in our common stock must come from increases in the fair market value and trading price of our common stock.
All of our assets are located in China and changes in the political and economic policies of the PRC government could have a significant impact upon what business we may be able to conduct in the PRC and accordingly on the results of our operations and financial condition.
Our business operations may be adversely affected by the current and future political environment in the PRC. The Chinese government exerts substantial influence and control over the manner in which we must conduct our business activities. Our ability to operate in China may be adversely affected by changes in Chinese laws and regulations, including those relating to taxation, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and other matters. Under the current government leadership, the government of the PRC has been pursuing economic reform policies that encourage private economic activity and greater economic decentralization. There is no assurance, however, that the government of the PRC will continue to pursue these policies, or that it will not significantly alter these policies from time to time without notice.
Our bank deposits are not insured.
There is no insurance program in the PRC that protects bank deposits, in the way that bank deposits in the U.S. are given limited protection by the FDIC. If the bank in which we maintain our cash assets were to fail, it is likely that we would lose most or all of our deposits.
Our operations are subject to PRC laws and regulations that are sometimes vague and uncertain. Any changes in such PRC laws and regulations, or the interpretations thereof, may have a material and adverse effect on our business.
Our principal operating subsidiary, Yifeng, is considered a foreign invested enterprise under PRC laws, and as a result is required to comply with PRC laws and regulations. Unlike the common law system prevalent in the United States, decided legal cases have little value as precedent in China. There are substantial uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of PRC laws and regulations, including but not limited to the laws and regulations governing our business and the enforcement and performance of our arrangements with customers in the event of the imposition of statutory liens, death, bankruptcy or criminal proceedings. The Chinese government has been developing a comprehensive system of commercial laws. However, because these laws and regulations are relatively new, and because of the limited volume of published cases and judicial interpretation and their lack of force as
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precedents, interpretation and enforcement of these laws and regulations involve significant uncertainties. New laws and regulations that affect existing and proposed future businesses may also be applied retroactively. We cannot predict what effect the interpretation of existing or new PRC laws or regulations may have on our businesses. If the relevant authorities find us in violation of PRC laws or regulations, they would have broad discretion in dealing with such a violation.
The scope of our business license in China is limited, and we may not expand or continue our business without government approval and renewal, respectively.
Our principal operating subsidiary, Yifeng, is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise organized under PRC law, commonly known as a WFOE. A WFOE can only conduct business within its approved business scope, which ultimately appears on its business license. In order for us to expand our business beyond the scope of our license, we will be required to enter into a negotiation with the authorities for the approval to expand the scope of our business. We cannot assure you that Yifeng will be able to obtain the necessary government approval for any change or expansion of our business scope.
We rely principally on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our operating subsidiary to fund our cash and financing requirements, but such dividends and other distributions are subject to restrictions under PRC law. Limitations on the ability of our operating subsidiary to pay dividends or other distributions to us could have a material adverse effect on our ability to grow, make investments or acquisitions, pay dividends to you, and otherwise fund and conduct our business.
We are a holding company and conduct substantially all of our business through our operating subsidiary, Yifeng, which is a limited liability company established in China. We rely on dividends paid by Yifeng for our cash needs, including the funds necessary to pay dividends and other cash distributions to our shareholders, to service any debt we may incur and to pay our operating expenses. The payment of dividends by entities organized in China is subject to Yifeng to us only out of accumulated profits as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. Yifeng is also required to set aside at least 10% of its after-tax profit based on PRC accounting standards each year to its general reserves until the cumulative amount of such reserves reaches 50% of its registered capital. These reserves are not distributable as cash dividends. In addition, Yifeng is required to allocate a portion of its after-tax profit to its enterprise expansion fund and the staff welfare and bonus fund at the discretion of its board of directors. Moreover, if Yifeng incurs debt on its own behalf in the future, the instruments governing the debt may restrict its ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to us. Any limitations on the ability of Yifeng to pay dividends or other distributions to us could have a material adverse effect on our ability to grow, make investments or acquisitions, pay dividends to you, and otherwise fund or conduct our business.
ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
The term disclosure controls and procedures (defined in SEC Rule 13a-15(e)) refers to the controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within required time periods. The Companys management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report (the Evaluation Date). Based on that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, such controls and procedures were effective.
(b)
Changes in internal controls.
The term internal control over financial reporting (defined in SEC Rule 13a-15(f)) refers to the process of a company that is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Companys management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated any changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this report, and they have concluded that there was no change to the Companys internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6.
Exhibits
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification CEO
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification - CFO
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Rule 13a-14(b) Certifications
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
EASTERN ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP.
Date: November 16, 2009
By: /s/ Feng Yan
Feng Yan, Chief Executive Officer
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