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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

ANNUAL REPORT
ON FORM 10-K

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

For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2009

Commission File Number 000-32161

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
20-3828148
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)

658 Hongyan Road, Economic Development Zone, Shangyu City, Zhejiang Province,
The People’s Republic of China 312300
 (Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)

86 575 8212 7538
 (Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)

Securities Registered Under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:  None

Securities Registered Under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:  Common Stock, par value US$0.001 per share

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o    No x
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.    Yes o    No x
 
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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    
 
Yes x     No o
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o
 
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.
 
Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller 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 o    No x
 
Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant based upon the closing price as of March 31, 2009 was approximately US$59,500,000.
 
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s Common Stock on December 26, 2009 was 120,000,000.  
 
 
 

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Index

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PART I
 
3
ITEM 1.
Business
3
ITEM 1A
Risk Factors
27
ITEM 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
27
ITEM 2.
Properties
28
ITEM 3.
Legal Proceedings
28
ITEM 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
28
PART II
 
29
ITEM 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
29
ITEM 6.
Selected Financial Data
30
ITEM 7.
Management‘s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
30
ITEM 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
39
ITEM 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
39
ITEM 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures
39
ITEM 9A(T).
Controls and Procedures
40
ITEM 9B.
Other Information
41
ITEM 10.
Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance
42
ITEM 11.
Executive Compensation
45
ITEM 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
47
ITEM 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
49
ITEM 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
49
PART IV
 
51
ITEM 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
51
SIGNATURES
 
53
 
 
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PART I
 
ITEM 1.
Business
 
Forward Looking Statements
 
Statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of CH Lighting International Corporation (formerly known as “Sino-Biotics, Inc.” and hereinafter, the “Company”) that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, "believes", "seeks", "estimates" or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s expectations of our future liquidity needs, our expectations regarding our future operating results including our planned increase in our revenue levels and the actions we expect to take in order to maintain our existing customers and expand our operations and customer base. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and are based on current management expectations and information available to us as of such date. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially from historical results or those contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and include risks associated with our target markets and risks pertaining to competition, other trend information and our ability to successfully enhance our operations. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, those identified in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All references to “CH Lighting International Corporation”, “us”, “we” or the “Company” in this Annual Report mean CH Lighting International Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and all entities owned or controlled by CH Lighting International Corporation, except where it is made clear that the term means only the parent company. All tabular amounts are stated in US dollars.
 
Prior Operations of the Company
 
The Company’s predecessor, Innovative Coatings, a Georgia corporation, ceased operations in June 2003.  On August 1, 2003, ICC Holdings Corp. was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Innovative Coatings.  Also on August 1, 2003, Instachem Systems was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICC Holdings Corp. and ICC Merger Corp. was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Instachem Systems.  On August 11, 2003, ICC Holdings Corp. merged with its parent company, Innovative Coatings, to change its State of incorporation from Georgia to Oklahoma.  On August 12, 2003, ICC Merger Corp. bought ICC Holdings Corp. A new corporation with ownership unrelated to the above, Sino-Biotics, Inc., was formed in Delaware on July 6, 2005.  On July 18, 2005, Instachem Systems sold ICC Merger Corp. to an individual for US$1.  On July 19, 2005, Sino-Biotics, Inc. bought Instachem Systems. As a result of the above, the pre-existing creditors of the original operating entity, Innovative Coatings, were spun off through the sale of ICC Merger in July 2005.

The Share Exchange Transaction

On July 16, 2008 (the “Closing Date”), Sino-Biotics, Inc. entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with CH International Holdings Limited, a British Virgin Islands investment holding company (“CH International”) and KEG International Limited, a British Virgin Islands company and the sole stockholder of CH International (the “Stockholder”). As a result of the share exchange, Sino-Biotics, Inc. acquired all of the issued and outstanding securities of CH International from the Stockholder in exchange for Ninety-Three Million (93,000,000) newly-issued shares of Sino-Biotics, Inc.’s common stock, par value US$0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), representing seventy-seven and one half percent (77.5%) of the issued and outstanding Common Stock as of the Closing Date (the “Exchange”).  As a result of the Exchange, CH International became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sino-Biotics, Inc.
 
From its inception through the closing of the Exchange, the Company has had no operations. Prior to the Exchange, the Company was considered a “blank check” company with US$1 in assets and a net loss of approximately US$80 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.  As of March 31, 2008, the Company had approximately US$22 in liabilities. On July 16, 2008, the Company did not have any liabilities.
 
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CH International, the wholly-owned and chief operating subsidiary of the Company, is an international investment holding company founded in British Virgin Islands on April 30, 2004.  CH International’s wholly-owned operating subsidiaries are as follows: (a) Zhejiang Shaoxing CH Lamps Manufacturing Company (“CH Lamps”), a company organized under the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) on December 13, 1999; (b) Zhejiang CH Lighting Company Limited (“CH Lighting PRC”), a company organized under the laws of the PRC on September 27, 2000; (c) CH Lighting (Hong Kong) Limited, a company organized under the laws of Hong Kong on November 10, 2000 and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CH Lighting PRC (“CH Hong Kong”); and (d) Zhejiang CH Lighting Technology Company Limited, a company organized under the laws of the PRC on March 31, 2003 (“CH Technology”).
 
CH International also owns ninety percent (90%) of Shangyu CH Laboratory Testing Company Limited, a company organized under the laws of the PRC on January 7, 2008 (“CH Lab”, and together with CH International, CH Lamps, CH Lighting PRC, CH Hong Kong and CH Technology, the “Group”).
 
Our Common Stock is currently traded on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) and on the Pink Sheets under the symbol “CHHN.OB”.

Current Operations of the Company (General Development of Business)
 
CH Lamps manufactures and sells fluorescent lamp tubes, bulbs, luminaires and other decorative products. CH Lighting PRC currently manufactures and sells lighting products and luminaires (light fitting parts). In order to increase our sales volume in the international market and upon approval by the PRC’s Ministry of Commerce in November 2005, CH Lighting PRC purchased CH Hong Kong, which is mainly engaged in the export trade and information technology services.  CH Technology manufactures and sells sterilized electronic appliances, lighting equipment and luminaires (light fitting parts).  CH Lab was established on January 7, 2008 in the PRC and currently provides laboratory testing services of lighting sources and electronic products.

The Company is dedicated to developing, manufacturing and selling healthy, energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly (green) and innovative high-end products and relevant services in the fluorescent lighting field. CH International offers ten (10) series and over 1,000 types of products, including “special light” sources, “general light” sources and luminaires for the home and for businesses (office buildings), and lighting electronics. CH International is one of the leading producers in China’s “special light” market, including product innovation, specification and sales. Currently, the Company has the most product series collected in the “Government Purchasing List of Energy-Saving Products” in China (a list of compulsory purchase items by which the Chinese government enforces the procurement of energy-efficient products by departments and local authorities).

The volume of production and sales of linear fluorescent lamps amounted to 1.5 billion and 3.4 billion in China in 2007 and 2008, respectively, however there are only fifteen (15) enterprises (including CH International) whose annual volume of production and sales of linear fluorescent lamps exceeded (in the aggregate) 1.04 billion and 1.9 billion in 2007 and 2008, respectively. In 2007, CH International accounted for eight percent (12%) of the market share of China’s linear fluorescent lamp market, ranking third among total linear fluorescent lamp manufacturers in China, and according to the China Association of Lighting Industry, the Company’s T5 fluorescent lamp model was and currently is the best selling product in the Chinese market.
 
The Company has three (3) major production facilities: CH Lighting PRC, CH Lamps and CH Technology, collectively covering 62,000m2, with floor area of 70,000m2, having fifteen (15) automatic light source production lines, capable of producing 120 million light sources and 17 million sets of  luminaries annually.
 
The Company also established a Special Light Source Research Center in 2003 and a Light Source and Fitting Inspection and Development Laboratory in January 2008, of which the latter has been declared a state-accredited laboratory. Furthermore, the Company employs an external consulting team composed of over 21 professors and experts in the industry. The Company has 161 patents (including 23 patents pending) and is a participant as well as contributor to various China Lighting Industry Standards.
 
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The Company has 32 established offices in China and has cooperative agreements with over 450 distributors in the Chinese market and over 380 foreign customers in the international market. The Company has established agents in Saudi Arabia and Belgium that distribute self-owned brands in the Middle East and in the European markets.  The Company is currently in the process of establishing agents in the United States.
 
General Overview of Lighting Industry and Lighting Markets
 
General
 
Along with economic globalization and accelerated industrial adjustment in developed countries, international demand for electric lighting products and production bases has begun to shift to developing countries. Today, China has become the world’s largest manufacturer of lighting products.
 
Since 1996, the export volume of lighting products manufactured in China grew by over twenty percent (20%) each year. In 2006, the total output of electric light sources amounted to 10.9 billion, ranking first throughout the world in that year, including 3.71 billion florescent lamps (accounting for 34% of total electric light sources) and 4.37 billion incandescent lamps (accounting for 33% of total electric light sources). In 2007, the total output of electric light sources amounted to 12.2 billion, including 4.8 billion florescent lamps (accounting for 39% of total electric light sources). In 2008, the total output of electric light sources amounted to 14.5billion, including 6.1 billion florescent lamps (accounting for 42% of total electric light sources).
 
The rate of florescent lamp to incandescent lamp sales increased from 1:6.52 in 1995 to 1:1.05 in 2008 Among florescent lamps, compact power-saving florescent lamp sales totaled 3.37 billion in 2008, evidencing a trend in electric light sources towards energy conservation.
 
As foreign-owned enterprises have multiplied in China, such competition has also internationalized the Chinese lighting market. We believe this will cause further reorganization and integration toward market centralization. The Chinese lighting market has shown increasing demand for lighting products, and rapid growth in different grades and patterns of power-saving light sources and the development of lighting products for different uses. Therefore, market participants have focused on accelerating the development, popularization and application of “green” and power-saving lighting products in China’s lighting industry.
 
Under China’s Great West Development Strategy, China has focused development in western and central China, and this forms a gradient effect on power-saving lighting products of different grades across the country. The implementation of green lighting engineering and energy-saving demand has accelerated the development of high-effective energy-saving products, especially power-saving florescent lamps. And at same time, we believe it is crucial for lighting enterprises to develop their own brand identity in this constantly evolving and developing lighting industry.
 
Currently, energy deficiency across the world has come into reality.  Also, CO22 (carbon dioxide) emissions have raised the question of global warming and a deteriorating living environment. Such issue have been recognized around the world. Countries have formulated important policies to develop and popularize green and power-saving lighting lamps. The Chinese government has also placed energy savings and emission reduction as long-term national policies, followed by certain targets and specific measures that have been enacted and put into effect. For the next three (3) years the Chinese government intends promote and popularize 50 million high-effective power-saving lighting products each year. With rapid advancements in China’s urbanization, real estate and secondary education will produce increasing space for growth and demand, and we believe China’s lighting industry will have a tremendous opportunity to reap great benefits.
 
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Industry Policies
 
Power-saving lighting products have long been a sector in the economy supported and encouraged by national industrial and energy policies. In November 2004, the National Development and Reform Commission issued the China Medium and Longer Term Energy Conservation Plan that placed “lighting equipment” as an important energy-saving field and “Green Lighting Engineering” as one of top ten (10) energy-saving programs. During the period of the National Five-Year Plan (2006-2010), we believe highly-effective power-saving lighting systems and three-band fluorescent lamps will be widely applied to public facilities, hotels, office buildings, stadiums, gymnasiums and homes, together with automatic reconstruction of production lines of power-saving lighting equipment.

In December 2005, the State Council issued Interim Provisions for Promotion of Industrial Structure Adjustment to greatly develop the economy, to construct resource-conservation and to develop an environmentally-friendly society. During the same period, the National Development and Reform Commission issued a Guiding Catalogue of Industrial Structure Adjustment (2005) that encouraged green lighting product and system development, new-type power-saving lighting product and relevant production technology development.
 
In 2006, the State Council issued the Decision of the State Council on Strengthening Energy-saving Work and in 2007, Comprehensive Work Schedule of Energy Savings and Pollution Reduction. The National Development and Reform Commission further organized certain departments and associations to incorporate power-saving lighting work into energy savings and pollution reduction and is now constituting a Plan for the Implementation of Governmental Subsidy for Popularization of High-Effective and Power-Saving Products. These policies and others reflect China’s strategic planning with respect to developing a circular economy (development with environmental and resources protection) and promoting the development of green power-saving products.

Under the direction and support of China’s national industrial policy, it is expected that China will take comprehensive measures to (a) promote healthy development of the high-effective lighting market, (b) actively explore new mechanisms to promote and utilize such lighting products, (c) provide extensive publicity and training on power-saving products and (d) engage in international exchange and cooperation with respect to the aforementioned topics. In light of these advancements and policies, we believe hi-tech enterprises such as CH International with exclusive intellectual property in the lighting industry have a tremendous opportunity for development in China.

Growth of Chinese Economy

China’s national economy has experienced significant growth in recent years, and we are equally optimistic with the lighting industry. We believe the following fields will become hot spots pushing forward supply and demand in China’s lighting market and providing economic growth opportunities for the Company:

 
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The development and construction of public infrastructure, such as airports, railways, highways and ports, creates a demand for a construction program of high-power lighting and special lighting to support engineering; and

 
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advancements in industrialization creates a great demand for special fluorescent lamps necessary to facilitate the growth of certain living plants (please see our “special lighting” subsection below);

 
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demand for increases in standard of living conditions creates a demand for new construction which will in turn creates a market demand for civil/municipal lighting products;

 
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demand for various custom and specialized projects, such as control rooms of nuclear power plants, airport control towers, hospitals, schools, banks, army facilities and museums, creates a demand for custom lighting equipment for special purposes;
 
 
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the increased attention given to the effects of lighting on human vision creates increased demand performance-improvement lighting products, especially the implementation of such products in educational facilities;

 
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the increasing global energy crisis and the shift in the global lighting industry to China enhances demand for lighting products and simultaneously promotes the growth of Chinese lighting enterprises.

Advancements in High-Tech Equipment

In recent years, some lighting enterprises have imported advanced manufacturing equipment from foreign countries. Such equipment is highly technical and highly automated, and the quality of electric light source products manufactured by such equipment has advanced technology and consistency. The production lines imported into China have reached or approached international standards and have played an increasing role in the success of lighting enterprises. Through absorption and change-over to manufacture on imported equipment, most of them can be made in China and are capable of replacing imports.

Energy Savings and Pollution Reduction

Energy savings and pollution reduction, as a world concern, is now and we believe will be of great importance in the long term, and we believe that the driving forces arising therefrom aimed at energy savings and pollution reduction will yield tremendous commercial opportunities for lighting enterprises. Power-saving lighting is an important measure and a breakthrough with respect to conserving energy and reducing pollution, and the popularization of power-saving lighting resonates throughout the world. For example, the Australian Environment Minister announced in December 2007 that Australia will gradually phase out incandescent lamps within three (3) years and in Europe, all member states reached a consensus that they would replace the old high-energy consuming incandescent bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps gradually to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In the United States, the President signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which announced that low-efficiency incandescent lamps would be gradually phased out and replaced by high-efficiency lighting schemes of fluorescent lamps and LEDs. We believe that all of these trends aid in the expansion of the international lighting market and provide a good opportunity for CH International to increase international sales of its products.

Integral Market Share

In 2005, the market share of lighting products was about US$100 billion throughout the world, and China’s was approximately US$13.5 billion, accounting for 13.5% of the global market. The sales value of Chinese-made lighting products was US$21 billion, accounting for 21% of total sales value across the world.

In 2005, China had about 10,000 enterprises manufacturing lighting products, with sales values of RMB140 billion (US$16.9 billion) and export of US$8 billion. In 2005, the breakdown of electric light source products were as follows: electric incandescent lamps accounting for 43%, fluorescent lamps accounting for 15.8%, HID lamps accounting for 12%, tungsten-halogen lamps accounting for 1.2% and other sources accounting for 28%. Since 1996, the annual growth of export volume of China’s lighting products has exceeded 20% and the export reached US$10 billion. In 2006, China had sales values of RMB160 billion (US$20.4 billion) and in 2008 China had sales value of RMB 180 billion (US$23.3 billion). It has been estimated by an international research institute that by the year 2013, total global demand for lighting products will amount to US$140 billion, in which light source products will account for 20% and luminaires will account for 80%.

Export Volume of Chinese Lighting Industry over 1999~2007
 (Unit: 100 million)

Year
 
1999
   
2000
   
2001
   
2002
   
2003
   
2004
 
2005
   
2006
   
2007
 
Sales volume
    26.5       32       38       43.7       54       66.5       79.5       100       128  
Source: China Association of Lighting Industry

 
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Industry Sales

In recent years, the Chinese lighting industry has experienced continuous, rapid and stable growth and has formed a production base of global lighting products.

China’s lighting industry achieved sales of RMB 45 billion (US$5.4 billion) in 1999, RMB 180 billion (US$24 billion) in 2007 and up to an estimated RMB 200 billion (US$28.6 billion) in 2008. According to experts’ analysis, Chinese lighting industry will continue its stable growth in the following 5~10 years.

Industry Sales Volume (1999 - 2008)
 (Unit: 100 million)

Year
 
1999
   
2000
 
2001
   
2002
 
2004
   
2005
   
2006
   
2007
   
2008
 
Sales volume
      450       550       680       800       1100       1300       1500       1800       2400  
Source: China Association of Lighting Industry

China’s Electric Light Source Market

According to the China Association of Lighting Industry, China has become a huge light product manufacturing country. China’s gross output of electric light sources reached 82,655 million in 2008, ranking first in the world, including 29.7 billion fluorescent lamps (36% of total output). The production volume of T8 fluorescent lamps in 2008 was up 16% from 2007, for T5 fluorescent lamps was up 25.1% from 2007 in 2008 and for compact fluorescent lamps was up 18.6% from 2007 in 2008. The rate of fluorescent lamps to incandescent lamps increased from 1:1.53 in 2005 to 1:1.18 in 2006 and increased from 1:1.18 in 2006 to 1.07:1 in 2007 and increased from 1:1.07 in 2007 to 1.05:1 in 2008. The structure of electric light source products has also shifted towards power-saving product types.

China’s output of fluorescent lamps was 30.6 billion in 2008, up 17.06% from 2007 (26.14 billion) and the rate of incandescent lamps to fluorescent lamps was 1:1.18. It is estimated that in the year 2010 the production volume of China’s fluorescent lamps will reach 5.8 billion and that the rate of incandescent lamps to fluorescent lamps will be 1:1.3.

China’s Power-Saving Lighting Market

Since 1996, China began to implement “Green Lighting Engineering”. Experts estimate that compared with general lighting products, power-saving lighting products will save power by 60~80%. During the period of National Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2006~2010), China will aim to increase the popularity of Green Lighting Engineering. China is the world’s largest manufacturer of power-saving fluorescent lamps, its production volume in 2005 was 1.7 billion, accounting for 80% of international market, however more than 70% of such products were exported to foreign countries. Therefore, power-saving fluorescent lamps have not accounted for a high share in the domestic Chinese lighting market however this also evidences a very large opportunity for development in the future. It is estimated that in the next five (5) years, the annual comprehensive growth rate of China’s lighting industry will be approximately 27%.

In addition, developed countries have enacted laws prohibiting incandescent lamps. For example, in Taiwan, within five (5) years, it is believed that incandescent lamps will be purged out of the market. In the United States, recent legislation has aimed at replacing incandescent lamps with fluorescent lamp and LEDs and in Europe by 2020 the European Union plans to reduce energy consumption by twenty percent (20%) by banning the incandescent lamp. This is a very favorable factor when considering the development of China’s power-saving fluorescent lamp industry. About 70% of power-saving fluorescent lamps made in China are exported, and we believe further expansion into the foreign markets will yield more extensive market prospects and more opportunities for green lighting product manufacturing industry participants.

 
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 Description of Company Business Segments (Financial Information About Sales of Products)

The Company is dedicated to developing, manufacturing and selling healthy, energy-saving, green and innovative high-end products and relevant services in the fluorescent lighting field. Many of our products lead the Chinese market in terms of quality, as do our services relating to environmental protection. We primarily generate revenues through the sale of our products to third parties, and to a certain extent, our sales are seasonal, with the first quarter being the low season in light of the Chinese New Year festivities and the fourth quarter being our peak season.

We are not required to carry significant amounts of inventory to meet rapid delivery requirements of our foreign customers as most of our foreign sales are “made to order” products. However, we are required to carry significant amounts of inventory to meet rapid delivery requirements of our domestic (China) customers. Unless there is a quality issue, we do not provide customers with the right to return merchandise and we do not provide extended payment terms to our customers.

Our revenues from the sale of our products were US$14,047 for fiscal year 2005 (100% of all revenues), US$15,225 for fiscal year 2006 (100% of all revenues), US$32,379 for fiscal year 2007 (100% of all revenues), US$90,864 for fiscal year 2008 (100% of all revenues) and US$57,459 for fiscal year 2009 (100% of all revenues).  Set forth below is a description of our best-selling products and services. A more complete list of our products and services can be found our website at http://chlighting.com.

Lighting Source Products

CH International’s light source products may be divided into “Special Lighting” and “General Lighting”. A description of both categories, as well as a brief description of our best selling products in both categories, is set forth below.

   
Revenues at September 30,
2009 (US$)
   
Percentage of
Total Revenue
 
General Lighting Source Products
    16,119       28.05 %
Special Lighting Source Products
    12,920       22.49 %

Special Lighting Source Products

CH International leads the special light source market and presently has no significant competition in Chinese market with respect to the innovation, type and sales of such products. Revenues generated from the sale of special lighting source products accounted for approximately 22.49% of our product sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

Special Lighting Source
Products
 
Revenues at September 30,
2009 (US$)
   
Percentage of Special
Lighting Products
 
Air Cleaning Lamps
    315       2.44 %
Power-Saving Lamps
    6,046       46.8 %
Plant Growth Fluorescent Lamps
    828       6.41 %
Marketplace Lighting Products
    3,730       28.87 %
Performance-Improvement Lighting Products
    1,579       12.22 %
Sterilizing and Disinfecting Lighting Products
    422       3.27 %
Total:
    12,920       100 %

 
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Air Cleaning Lamps

Our product entitled “Air Cleaning Treasure” (patents pending) is a photocatalyst fluorescent lamp which uses advanced nano-biological technology, inorganic bond and multi-band integrating technology which not only provides light, but also helps purify the air. By using a 320nm~400nm band optically-excited photocatalyst fluorescent tube, this product effectively removes formaldehyde, benzene, dimethylbenzene, viruses, bacteria and odors indoors while aiding in the prevention of viral infections, the reduction of disease transmissions, the promotion of metabolism and the enhancement of immunity. This product is suitable for both the home and office buildings.

This single product has relatively high profits (approximately 2.44% of our Special Lighting Source Products sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009) and we believe such product has great market potential and may be deemed to be a key growth point of our future business development.

Power-Saving Lamps

Our power-saving products are highly competitive in the power-saving alternative market of lighting products and in our management operating model of “contract energy management” (as discussed below) With respect to governmental purchases of improved power-saving lighting products, CH International has won over many important national projects, including “Power-Saving-Oriented Improvement of Lighting System for Office Area of Government Offices Administration of the State Council ”, “Power-Saving-Oriented Improvement of Lighting System for Office Area of Government Offices under Direct Control of Central Government” and “Power-Saving-Oriented Improvement of Lighting System for Middle and Primary Schools in Beijing”. Additionally, we have won important national projects through the bidding process, including the National Olympic Conference Center, the Beijing Olympic Fire Control Center and Beijing Subway Line 5. We believe power savings lighting improvement projects are one of the most important directions of CH International’s business development.

Our product entitled “Power-Saving Treasure” (patent pending) is a new efficient power-saving product that combines high-power electronic ballast and a T5 earth triphosphor strip lamp, featuring high coloration, low electric current and power saving features. This product is build of materials which are in compliance with the national requirement for environmental protection to reduce pollution. This product is used primarily to replace T8 inductive luminaires and has two (2) main advantages, to use electronic ballast to replace magnetic ballast and to use the triphosphor strip lamp to replace the halogen powder strip lamp (95lm/W up from 70lm/W in optical efficiency). For example, a 28W T5 integrated transition stand can save power by thirty percent (30%); if used to replace a halogen 36W T8 powder fluorescent light source and magnetic ballast, this item would have an obvious effect on power savings. This product is therefore most suitable for office buildings, schools, hospitals, factories and supermarkets.

Revenues generated from the sale of power saving lamps accounted for approximately 46.8% of our Special Lighting Source Products sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

Plant Growth Fluorescent Lamps

After many tests, CH International has achieved great breakthroughs in light supplementation for tissue cultures. Plant tissue culture technology is a new technique of biology developing in recent years, and is an important part of biotechnology (bioengineering). Tissue cultures, which preserve parent characteristics, can reproduce many plants out of a parent body in small space and within a short amount of time. With light supplementation, such cultures may produce agricultural products around the clock and throughout the year, free of natural condition restrictions.

For example, CH International designed a special light for the African chrysanthemum tissue culture which proved to increase the height of such plant by twenty percent (20%), increase the plant’s weight by ten percent (10%), considerably shorten the growth period and reduce the manufacturing cost of such industrialized agriculture. According to statistical data, tissue culture laboratories in China cover an area of 1 million square meters. In the next few years, the Company plans to continue to the development of light sources necessary for tissue culture of different-types of plants, to increase production lines and to promote the development of industrialized agriculture.

 
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In addition to tissue cultures, we sell fluorescent lamps specially designed for indoor ecological fish tanks and aquariums. Such lamps provide an efficient optical ecological environment for aquatic animals. For example, the spectral energy of our product “Growth-Lux” is close to the efficiency curve of photosynthesis, the ideal light source to plant growth, especially for green plants. Our product “Sun-Lux 10000K” casts the same light as afternoon sunshine, producing simulated natural light for breeding seawater fish and growing green plants, in furtherance of growth and reproduction. Our product “Blue-Lux Coral/Actinic” provides a nutritive light source for soft ocean creatures, simulates a blue shortwave of the deep sea, a strong force of light penetration into 4-6m of deep which are effectively available to surface of organisms. Our product “Blue-Lux Lake Treasure” uses untrastrong triphosphoric light which can provide simulated natural light to freshwater fish and green plants and promote growth and reproduction.

Revenues generated from the sale of plant growth fluorescent lamps accounted for approximately 6.41% of our Special Lighting Source Products sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 and have occupied a dominant position in the Chinese market.

 Vision-Improvement Lighting Products

Ordinary lighting products may easily tire the eyes and induce short sight. High myopia may also induce a series of complications with the eye. Our vision-improvement products (which include the T8 straight fluorescent lamp, the T5 straight fluorescent lamp, the T5 combined stand and the electronic power-saving lamp) simulate sunlight at ten o’clock in morning, which we believe are effective on reducing visual fatigue and protecting vision. China is home to one of the world’s largest number of short-sighted people and according to related research, “unscientific lighting” is one of the primary causes of short-sightedness. With over 200 million middle and primary school children in China, we believe that these products have great market potential.

Marketplace Lighting Products

The coloration of fluorescent lamps used in public marketplaces (such as supermarkets) is typically low, and such poor quality creates a poor appearance of the product being offered for sale. Our products with a coloration index of Ra≥90 enhance the original color of an item, which may produce a more ideal display which could promote more sales. Such marketplace lighting products accounted for approximately 28.87% of our Special Lighting Source Products sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

Performance-Improvement Lighting Products

Similar to marketplace lighting products, the coloration of fluorescent lamps used in office spaces is typically low, and studies have shown that employees tend to tire easily, under poor lighting, which inevitably reduces work efficiency. Our performance-improvement lighting products simulate natural light which reduces visual fatigue and creates a more comfortable working environment which could improve work efficiency. Such performance-improvement lighting products accounted for approximately 12.22% of our Special Lighting Source Products sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

Sterilizing and Disinfecting Lighting Products

Ultraviolet light exposure may damage and change the DNA structure of microbes and kill bacteria immediately or render them unable to reproduce. CH International has developed two (2) types of products for sterilization of air and water. Some of these products have been certified as medical devices by the Chinese Ministry of Health, together with technical patents, and have been sold to and utilized in hospitals, schools, aquariums, swimming pools and other public places. Such sterilizing and disinfecting lighting products accounted for approximately 3.27% of our Special Lighting Source Products sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

 
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General Lighting Products

CH International has many general light source products which have various specifications and account for eight percent (8%) of China’s linear fluorescent lamps. We also rank third among Chinese enterprises manufacturing linear fluorescent lamps, in which our T5 fluorescent lamp currently leads the Chinese market in sales volume. Our general lighting products accounted for approximately 28.05% of our product sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

 
General Lighting Products
 
Revenues at September 30,
2009 (US$)
   
Percentage of General
Lighting Products
 
General Lighting Source Products
    14,507       90.00 %
Luminaire (Light Fitting) Products
    1,048       6.50 %
Electronic Products
    564       3.50 %
Total
    16,119       100 %


General Lighting Source Products
 
Revenues at September 30,
2009 (US$)
   
Percentage
 
Linear Fluorescent Lamps
    7,979       55 %
Compact Fluorescent Lamps
    6,528       45 %
Total
    14,507       100 %

Linear Fluorescent Lamps

Our T5 and T8 series of linear fluorescent lamps use rare earth triphosphor fluorescent powder advanced water-coating technology and fully-automatic equipment. Such products are stable and reliable in quality, provide great light efficiency and long service life, have power saving capabilities and offer selective color temperatures that adapt to changing environments. Our linear fluorescent lamps accounted for approximately 50% of our General Lighting Products sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

Compact Fluorescent Lamps

Our PL divided and integrated power-saving fluorescent lamps use rare earth triphosphor fluorescent powder, advanced water-coating technology and fully-automatic equipment. Such products are stable and reliable in quality, provide great light efficiency and long service life, have power saving capabilities and offer selective color temperatures that adapt to changing environments. Our compact fluorescent lamps accounted for approximately 40% of our General Lighting Products sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

Luminaire (Light Fitting) Products

CH International has strong independent design and innovative capacity. Aimed at future market development, CH International has established strategic relationships with the French internationally renowned design company Millot Design (“Millot Design”), the United States design company In2 Innovation, Inc. (“In2 Innovation”) and the top Chinese design company Light & View Lighting Design Co. Ltd. (“Light & View”) with which we design luminaires that have enjoyed an international appeal. We have also jointly designed with Millot Design a series of products for the kitchen, bathroom and the workplace. Overall, our luminaire products are matched to our light source products and may be used in kitchen and bathrooms, classrooms, the workplace and other locations. CH International develops series of new-type light source lamps and supporting luminaires to guarantee the products meet various needs of different countries. Our luminaire products accounted for approximately 6.5% of our General Lighting Products sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

 
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Our lighting series of products for the home are developed jointly by CH International and Millot Design and has a European style, including eight (8) major series, such as hanging and ceiling lamps. Furthermore, through our collaboration with an enterprise that manufactures cupboards, CH International designs and manufactures luminaires that meet customer’s different demands for practical functions of the kitchen. Our luminaires use energy-saving and environmental-protection materials.

Electronic Products

Our electronic products focus on electronic ballasts and on matching our light source products and our luminaire (light fitting) products. Our electronic ballasts adopt optimized circuit design and high-quality elements which create stable performance. Furthermore, the photoelectric parameters of light sources are completely matched to the electric apparatus, producing higher efficiency. Depending on the technical advantage in special light sources and exclusive intellectual property, CH International plans to work with professional design companies to design electric apparatus of various styles for air purification and to popularize such products to customers shopping for new automobiles.

As of September 30, 2007, sales to Feile International Trading Company accounted for approximately 12.89% of our revenues. However, as of September 30, 2009, the Company was not (and currently is not) dependent on a single or few customers, the loss of which would materially affect our business. Our Electronic Products accounted for approximately 3.5% of our General Lighting Products sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

Products Currently Under Development

Lamps for the Classroom

CH International is currently organizing scientists, engineers and designers to work with professional design companies that jointly develop lamps for classrooms. We plan to cooperate with the Ministry of Education to popularize this series of products. For example, our blackboard lamp uses extension pipes to adjust height and employs different reflectors for different light sources to reduce glare. Classroom lamps apply the scientific principle of optical reflection to structural design which overcomes glaring interference by reason of many lamps in one large classroom.

Eyeshield Reading Lamps

CH International is currently organizing professional design companies to work with ophthalmologists, engineers and designers to develop a new-type of eyeshield reading lamp. This product will be specially aimed at China’s 200 million middle and primary school students.

Company Services

CH International has established close cooperative relations with customers to provide them with all-round support to enhance mutual growth. CH International may, aimed at the specific needs of certain special customers, provide customized products and services, including professional design, lighting system installation, test and maintenance and other series of professional pre-market and after-sale services. Also, we believe CH International has an excellent technical service team that can provide a reliable guarantee of smooth completion of various light engineering projects. We have not historically and currently do not generate revenues from our services. Set forth below is a description of our main services and support features. A more complete list of our services can be found our website at http://chlighting.com.

 
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Personnel Support

Up to now, CH International has established 32 offices in China and has trained a high-quality sales team that provide local customers (distributors and customers) with professional training, instruction, market support and other services. We have built a sales service network at three (3) levels of province, city and county and our sales network are all over China.

CH International applies a similar system to the international market. Our regional general agent for the mid-east market is located in Saudi Arabia, which such agent is in charge of expansion and customer support for that region. Our regional general agent for the European market is located in Belgium, and such agent is in charge of expansion and customer support for that region. In addition, we also set up branch in Hong Kong to set up market expansion and customer support in Asia-Pacific region.

Distribution Support

CH International applies the system of regional sales to the domestic Chinese market and has established cooperative relationships with over 450 distributors. CH International establishes composite terminal sales that include exclusive agency, light experience hall and special counter, and provides financial support and professional training thereto. This way the Company may enhance its enterprise image and strengthen its competitiveness.

Marketing and Promotional Support

CH International promotes the sale of its products through television, newspapers, journals, professional websites, search engines and at exhibitions held in China and in foreign countries. Also, CH International collaborates with the media to publicize its brand. For example, the Company has invested RMB10 million (US$1300) to hold strategic cooperation with CCTV-2 and has strategic cooperation with print media, including: China Business, Lighting Technology & Design, Lamps and Lighting, China Light & Lighting, Interior Architecture of China and Guzhen Light. Furthermore, the Company has built large-size outdoor advertising boards on the Hangha-Hangzhou Expressway and the Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway.

Service Support

CH International’s marketing center in China sets up service departments that provide clients with pre-market, in-market and after-sale services which include ordering products, delivering products and follow-up. In addition, the Company’s international marketing department employs a professional merchandiser that provides our customers with services and support throughout the entire transaction.

Lighting Engineering Design and Consultation

Aimed at the various needs of different customers, CH International offers systematic and scientific lighting design and consultation, together with complete solutions, including lamp systems, luminaires and electronics selection, allotment and optimization up to the standard of beautifying, energy saving and environmental protection. Relying on our professional lighting technology center (the Special Light Source Research Center), CH International offers state-of-the-art lighting technology and specialized knowledge, and our lighting design is evident in office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, schools, hospitals, tunnels and various special workshops.

Customized Development of Lighting Products

Aimed at the particular demand of certain specialized customers (like control rooms of nuclear power plants, airport control towers, hospitals, schools, banks, army facilities and museums), CH International develops lighting products for special use and provides reliable and high-quality professional lighting equipment and services, including professional design, high-quality products, system installation, test and maintenance services and other pre-market and after-sale services. CH International has a high-quality technical service team that offers reliable guarantees on various lighting engineering.

 
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Environmental Protection Services

Consistent with the global trend of environmental protection and saving energy, CH International takes forward-looking measures to set up recovery and disposal systems of fluorescent lamps to reduce pollution in the environment and to realize recycled uses of its materials.

Environmental protection measures comply with non-technical barriers for world trade. In the next few years, with the implementation of the European EUP, we believe China will constitute and pass similar relevant laws to normalize the market. Therefore, we believe the measures we take today will help our growth of our sales volume in the future.

Environmental protection measures are consistent with China’s basic national policy of energy saving and pollution reduction, and we believe that such measures will be financially supported by the Chinese government in the future and will help establish a good brand image.

Environmental protection measures are also consistent with basic principles in international trade that manufacturer producing pollution will be responsible for disposal of such pollution. Therefore, we believe the measures we take today will help our growth of our international sales volume in the future.

The European Union has passed laws that impose surcharge recovery and disposal expenses on the products having impact on environment. In the face of environmental pressures and international practice, we believe China will pass laws requiring similar payments on products having an impact on the environment. We believe that forward-looking measures will produce economic benefits to the Company.

Sources and Availability of Raw Materials from Suppliers

Purchases from one of the Company’s major suppliers for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 contributed to 37% and 11% of the Company’s purchases during such years, respectively. No purchases from the Company’s suppliers for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 contributed to over ten percent (10%) of the Company’s purchases for such year.

Enterprise Marketing Strategy and Methods of Distribution

Domestic Marketing Strategy

CH International owns patents for special lighting lamps, and currently holds a leading position in the Chinese domestic market. CH International’s sale of products has yielded positive results since 2006 when it entered the China market. Set forth below are some key features of the Company’s domestic marketing strategy:
 
 
·
Building/Training Sales Team. CH International plans to strengthen and build its sales team and establish incentives for competitive marketing with internal sales competitions and a rotational training program to accelerate training of a modern sales team of professional competence. Apart from day-to-day sales training, the Company’s domestic marketing center holds Marketing Training Camp, hiring renowned teachers from Beijing and other places throughout the country to provide training courses to build a cohesive, creative, strong team with effective marketing skills.

 
·
Expansion of Sales Network. CH International plans to continue to expand domestic market share and increase points of sales. At present, it has set up 32 offices and has relationships with more than 200 distributors.

 
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·
Energy Savings and Emission Reduction. The Company plans to participate actively in government projects of replacement and procurement for green lighting, group procurement of enterprises and institutions and major projects bidding. CH International plans to establish contacts with provincial and municipal governments to promote its energy-saving products. Through the Company’s implementation of a corresponding discount policy, CH International plans to increase the intensity of cultivation in the market, making the design and concepts of its products fully recognized by channel partners, consumer groups and lighting designers. At the same time, consistent with national policies of energy-savings and emission reduction, the Company intends to fully utilize its advantage of advanced lighting technology to enhance development with innovative lighting design, to provide complimentary products and to accelerate the upgrading of products. CH International plans to continue to maintain extensive cooperation with key branded enterprises to ensure the growing orders of existing customers and to develop new customers.

 
·
Strengthen Brand Promotion. CH International plans to continue to collaborate with various media sources to promote its brand. It has established strategic cooperation with CCTV2 (China Television) and with the print media as well as large-scale outdoor advertising on the Shanghai-Hangzhou and Hangzhou- Ningbo Expressways. CH International also plans to continue to maintain its professional website (http://chlighting.com), search engines and exhibitions in China and abroad to develop new customer groups. Furthermore, CH International plans to continue to employ the top products planning corporation in China (Guangzhou Zhonghe Jiuding Planning Company) as CH International's products promotion planning consultant.

International Marketing Strategy
 
 
·
Participating in International Lighting Fair. CH International currently participates in more than 10 exhibitions abroad annually, such as international lighting fairs in Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, New York, Las Vegas and Italy and plans to continue to do so. CH International continues to improve its influence and to expand sales in the international market. The purpose of participation in the exhibitions is not only to contact new customers but also to exhibit the strength of CH International and its brand image.

 
·
International Market District Management. The global market of CH International is divided into several regions, including Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East. There is a sales team responsible for the promotion of our products and negotiation of the business arrangements in each regional market. CH International plans to adopt specific strategies and practices for each of the regional markets.

 
·
Brand Enterprise (Manufacturer) Cooperation. There are two (2) methods employed with respect to the manufacturing of our products. The first is “ODM”, whereby the structure, appearance and technical aspects of our products are developed and designed by CH International, however after the completion of their development such products are sold with the trademark of certain clients after the production. These products are usually mass produced in accordance with the placement of orders by such clients. The other method is “OEM”, whereby our products are made in connection in cooperation with certain third party enterprises such as GE Lighting, Sylvania, and other large multinational groups. For example, our plant growth lamp co-developed by CH International and Huazhong Agricultural University and is sold in Europe, America and Australia. We have established cooperation with a number of large enterprises like Interpet, Arcardia of Britain, Croci SpA of Italy, PENN-PLAX and SUNPARK of United States, AVK LIGHTING of Australia and Narva of Germany to develop the global market of plant growth lamps.

 
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Product Sales Strategy (Domestic and International Sales)

Domestic Sales through Distributors

CH International entered into the high-tech domestic Chinese lighting market in 2006. Currently, 32 offices have been set up in China, forming a three-level sales network in counties, cities and provinces, with point-of-sale locations across the country, which contributes toward an efficient marketing system. Each office is responsible for providing professional services to its local dealers and consumers. CH International has implemented a regional distribution system in the Chinese domestic market, establishing long-term cooperative relationships with approximately 450 distributors. CH International builds up composite-end sales channels including franchise stores, lighting centers and counters to increase its market competitiveness.

Set forth below is a table setting forth domestic revenues generated from customers in four (4) geographic regions of China for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, as well as the percentage of total domestic revenues for each of the aforementioned periods:

         
% of
   
% of
     
% of
   
% of
     
% of
   
% of
     
% of
   
% of
 
    
 
   
China
   
World
 
 
 
China
   
World
 
 
 
China
   
World
 
 
 
China
   
World
 
   
9/ 30/ 06
   
Sales at
   
Sales at
 
9/ 30/ 07
 
Sales at
   
Sales at
 
9/ 30/ 08
 
Sales at
   
Sales at
 
9/ 30/ 09
 
Sales at
   
Sales at
 
   
Sales
   
9/30/06</fo nt>
   
9/30/06</fo nt>
 
Sales
 
9/30/07</fo nt>
   
9/30/07</fo nt>
 
Sales
 
9/30/08</fo nt>
   
9/30/08</fo nt>
 
Sales
 
9/30/09</fo nt>
   
9/30/09</fo nt>
 
South China
 
US$23
      3       0.15  
US$3,923
    30       12.12  
US$13,730
    24.78       15.11  
US$7,450
    21.50       12.97  
East China  
 
US$53
      7       0.35  
US$653
    4.99       2.01  
US$5,870
    10.59       6.46  
US$3,200
    9.24       5.57  
West China
    -       -       -  
US$655
    5.01       2.02  
US$4,500
    8.12       4.95  
US$600
    1.73       1.04  
North China
 
US$685
      90       4.5  
US$7,846
    60       24.23  
US$31,310
    56.51       34.46  
US$23,393
    67.53       40.71  
Total Domestic Sales: 
 
US$761
      100       5  
US$13,077
    100       40.38  
US$55,410
    100       60.98  
US$34,643
    100         60.29  

International Sales through Distributors

CH International also implements its distribution system in the international market. In the Middle East, CH International has a regional agent in Saudi Arabia that is solely responsible for the promotion in the local market of the Middle East. In the European market, CH International has a regional agent in Belgium who is in charge of the regional marketing. The Group has also set up a branch in Hong Kong to take the responsibility of marketing business in Asia-Pacific region.

Set forth below is a table setting forth foreign revenues generated from customers in five (5) geographic regions of the World outside of China for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, as well as the percentage of total foreign revenues and percentage of total world revenues for each of the aforementioned periods:

   
9/ 30/
06Sales
 
% of
Foreign
Sales at
9/30/06
   
% of
World
Sales
at
9/30/06
 
9/ 30/ 07
Sales
 
% of
Foreign
Sales at
9/30/07
   
% of
World
Sales
at
9/30/07
 
9/ 30/ 08
Sales
 
% of
Foreign
Sales at
9/30/08
   
% of
World
Sales
at
9/30/08
 
9/ 30/ 09
Sales
 
% of
Foreign
Sales at
9/30/09
   
% of
World
Sales
at
9/30/09
 
North America
US$723
    5       4.75  
US$1,090
    5.65       3.37  
US$1,212
    3.42       1.33  
US$591
    2.59       1.04  
Europe  
US$6,943
    48       45.6  
US$7,159
    37.09       22.11  
US$7,647
    21.57       8.42  
US$8,832
    38.71       15.37  
Asia  
US$4,773
    33       31.35  
US$2,156
    11.17       6.66  
US$9,008
    25.41       9.91  
US$3,932
    17.23       6.84  
Middle East  
US$868
    6       5.7  
US$6,048
    31.33       18.68  
US$13,251
    37.38       14.59  
US$7,369
    32.30       12.82  
Other:  
US$1,157
    8       7.6  
US$2,849
    14.76       8.8  
US$4,336
    12.22       4.77  
US$2,092
    9.17       3.64  
Total Foreign Sales:
US$14,464
    100       95  
US$19,302
    100       59.62  
US$35,454
    100       39.02  
US$22,816
    100       39.71  

 
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Domestic Replacement Market

In 2007, China's domestic market size of the T8 halogen powder lamp was 1 billion lamps. Currently, according to the requirements of energy savings and emissions reduction, T8 halogen powder lamps are one of the main products to be replaced. The sum total of growing data and stock amount of T8 halogen powder lamps are estimated to be not less than 2 billion (each lamp for two years) annually. If 10% of the lamps are to be replaced, the replacement market would be still 200 million per year. Users that are pressing for replacement of such lamps in China include manufacturing enterprises, large-scale commercial enterprises (especially supermarket chains and large stores), colleges and universities, primary and secondary schools and other educational institutions, hospitals, railway stations, airports, libraries and other public buildings and facilities, government organs, institutions and office buildings.

Our T5-integrated conversion stand product (also known as the “Power-Saving Treasure”) is most suitable to replace the T8 halogen powder lamp and ballast without changing the original lamps, and can provide significant energy-saving benefits for users. It can be used in the energy-saving replacement of units, enterprises, schools, stores, supermarkets and hospitals.

Since CH International offers energy-saving lighting products such as the “Power-Saving Treasure”, we believe that we have the competitive edge in the replacement market and the marketing model of “contract energy management” (as described below). The participation and engagement of the Company in energy-saving lighting rebuilding (and replacement) projects is an important growth point for the development of CH International. CH International has already begun to provide replacement services for users which gained high evaluation and high reputation in the field of energy-saving lighting from 2005 to 2007. Typical users include the following:
 
 
·
Government Offices. In October 2007, CH International was the first domestic enterprise appointed by Zhongnanhai (General Office of the State Council) to rebuild energy-saving lighting systems at the central and state organs held by the Government Offices Administration of the State Council. The first group of users include: Zhongnanhai (General Office of the State Council), the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Information Industry, State General Administration of Quality Supervision and Inspection, State Administration of Work Safety Supervision, Ministry of Supervision, the State Tourism Administration, the State Meteorological Administration, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Legal Affairs Office of the State Council, the State Bureau for Letters and Calls and the China Law Society.

 
·
Green Lighting Procurement Projects. Recently, the Ministry of Finance and the State Development and Reform Commission jointly held the "National Project to Promote Efficient Lighting Products Tender" whereby more than 30 well-known enterprises bid for projects and CH International won several bids for projects, including the Green Lighting Procurement Project of Central Government Departments under the CPC Central Committee.

 
·
Primary and Secondary Schools. In 2006, in the energy-saving lighting rebuilding project of Beijing’s primary and secondary schools, organized by the Beijing Municipal Development and Reform Commission, with participation of global branded enterprises Philips, Matsushita and others, CH International’s products achieved the top integrated score among the three most successful enterprises (CH International, Philips, Matsushita). CH International’s products were used in the implementation of energy-saving lighting rebuilding in more than 300 primary and secondary schools in the Changping, Huairou, Shunyi and Mentougou Districts of Beijing.

 
·
Universities and Other Enterprises. CH International is and plans to continue competing for rebuilding (and hence, replacing) projects of energy-saving lighting projects in universities and other enterprises. For example, CH International has won projects and has sold products to the Visual Arts College of Fudan University, the Ningbo Wanli International Aristocratic School, the Chengdu Institute of Technology, Foxconn (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. and Suning Appliance Chain Store (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

 
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Domestic Direct Sales

CH International is one of the key suppliers to the Chinese government of lighting products. The government procurement market is an important part of development of CH International's business, and it has been very successful in such endeavors. For example, CH International is the only enterprise in the Chinese lighting industry that was awarded the China Energy-Saving Contribution Award for two (2) consecutive years. It has the largest number of series of products on the state list of energy-saving products in government procurement out of all lighting enterprises, and is the main company participating in the national efficient lighting products promotion project. At the same time, the quality for the major products obtained State Inspection-free Qualification in China.

CH International has a leading position in product technology, quality, types, energy saving and environmental protection. CH International has won national key projects of government procurement of rebuilding energy-saving lighting systems.  Additionally, it has won the bidding of major national projects, including:
 
 
·
Beijing Olympic Project. Olympic Park National Conference Center: National Conference Centre is the main press centre and international broadcast centre of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. In November 2007, when the Olympic Park National Conference Center invited lighting brands in China and abroad to tender bids, CH International had the highest score.

 
·
Olympic Fire Command Center. CH International won the bid for Beijing lighting systems at the Olympic Fire Command Center.

 
·
Construction of Infrastructure Projects. The Company has also won projects in public infrastructure such as the lighting system project of Beijing Subway Line 5, the lighting systems project of the People's Square in Shanghai’s subway system. At the same time, CH International has also won projects for offices, hotels, hospitals and other projects to provide lighting products and services.

International Direct Sales

Through ten (10) years of hard work, CH International’s products have obtained critical certifications in a number of countries (such as the EU's CE, TUV and GS, UL in the United States, South Korea’s KS and Saudi Arabia’s SASO) which has enabled the Company to create good conditions for ODM and OEM production for many large companies in the international market. Through ODM and OEM, CH International's products are sold to major multinational lighting enterprises. CH International plans to use its influence of its brand for self-owned brand sales in the international market and to increase sales for end-users.

Research and Development (R&D)

The Company spent US$536, US$580 and US$231 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively on Company-sponsored research and development (“R&D”) activities as determined in accordance with US GAAP. The Company plans to spend US$600 and US$650 during fiscal years 2010 and 2011, respectively, on Company-sponsored research and development activities.

Advanced Technology Test Equipment

Our Special Light Research Center is equipped with China's leading laboratory equipment, such as the German-made EUHER X fluorescence detector and the only imported DL756 fluorescence spectrometer from the United States. Also, CH International’s Light Source and Fitting Inspection and Development Laboratory was ranked a Provincial Technology Centre by the Zhejiang Economic and Trade Commission, and our Special Lamps Research and Development Center International was deemed a high-tech research and development center by the Office of Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province in China. CH International was also recognized as a high-tech enterprise and as a Zhejiang Patent Model Enterprise by the Office of Science and Technology Group in Zhejiang Province. Our Light Source and Fitting Inspection and Development Laboratory, which has lamp product testing and developmental capability, is recognized nationally. The development and detection capacity therein provides hardware support for development of high-tech and reliable products that provide for stable quality of the products.

 
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Personnel

As of September 30, 2009, CH International employed 33 R&D specialists, 21 external experts and advisers and had technical exchanges with four top external product research institutions located in Europe, America and Asia.

Cooperative Institutions

CH International is striving to be an innovator and leader in the fluorescent lighting field. Since its inception, the Company has established working relationships with colleges and universities, scientific research units, professional design institutions, professors and other experts, including the Institute for Electric Lamps, Shanghai Fudan University, Shanghai Tongji University, South East University, Zhejiang University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shanghai Lighting Institute and the National Center of Supervision & Inspection on Electric Lamps Quality (Shanghai).

In the field of lighting design, CH International collaborates with China's top lighting design company (Light & View) on the development of new lamps at an engineering design studio located at CH International. At the same time, CH International also collaborates with Millot Design (of France) and In2 Innovation (of the United States) to design kitchen series, wall lamp series, showcase series lamps with European and American aesthetic standards for the internationalization and globalization of our products.

Employees

General Employment Figures

As of September 30, 2009, CH International employed 1,482 individuals, 18% of which have graduated with a college or higher degree and 39% of which graduated from junior high school or specialized secondary school. Each factory employee has executed a labor contract. The staff of each department is as follows:
 
Department/Level
 
Number
 
Senior – Medium Level Management
    40  
Marketing
    130  
Manufacturing
    1,003  
R&D
    33  
Management
    276  
Total:
    1,482  

Management

CH International has a specialized and internalized management team and constantly creates innovation in its management system. In 2002, CH International passed its ISO9001:2000 certification. In 2004, CH International initiated an ERP information management system throughout the whole enterprise. In 2005, CH International adopted the KPI performance evaluation index system, and in same year, CH International passed its ISO14001:2004 certification.

 
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Sources of Management and Production Personnel

The Company locates management personnel with business and other professional skills through the use of headhunters to meet the need of rapid business development. The Company is currently in the process of
establishing an internal staff development platform for the establishment of internal development channels for staff members.

CH International has established a long-term cooperative relationship with a school of light industry in Shashi, Hubei. The school provides students majoring in electric lamps the opportunity to work with CH International to add new members for our basic-level management team and technical teams.

CH International has also established school-enterprise cooperation with Zhejiang Shangyu Vocational Technology School to train prospective production personnel.

 Professors and Experts

As of September 30, 2009, CH International employed 21 professors and experts from universities, institutions and authoritative industry bodies such as Fudan University, Shanghai Jiaotong University and Shanghai Institute of Lighting.

Product Development Consultancy Team

CH International works with the Shanghai Lighting Association of Shanghai Fudan University which provides product development consultation.

Product Design Consultants

CH International has retained top design companies such as Millot Design (of France) In2 Innovation (of the United States) and China's leading design company Light & View, as design consultants for our new, luxury and fashion lighting products.

Marketing Consultant

CH International has retained the Guangzhou Zhonghe Jiuding Planning Company, the top products planning company in China, as the Company’s products marketing/promotional planning consultant. Zhang Dingjian is the chief planner of that company.

Intellectual Property Advisor

Hu Hongjuan is our senior patent agent, lawyer and founder of the Hangzhou Tianqin Intellectual Property Agency Co., Ltd. Ms. Hu has rich experience in intellectual property field and has represented clients with respect to many patent infringement lawsuits and has served as a legal adviser on intellectual property rights to a number of enterprises.

 
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Intellectual Property

Trademarks

CH International successfully registered the trademark “” in China in 2000, the trademark “” in China in 2004 and the trademark “” in China in 2005.

CH International has applied to register the trademarks “”, “CH LIGHTING” and “” in Hong Kong in December of 2005 and has applied to register“” in certain participating countries of the Madrid Agreement Concerning International Registration of Trademarks in November 2006 (the United States, India, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Ireland, Norway).

Furthermore, CH International has applied to register the trademark “” and “CHENHUI GUANGBAO” in China in 2007 and has applied to register the trademark“” and “CH LIGHTING” in the United States in 2008.

CH International has obtained the title of “China Famous Trademark” in 2007.

Patents

As of September 30, 2009, CH International owned 161 patents, 23 patent applications of which are pending.

Strategic Relationships with Universities, Organizations and Associations

Institute for Electric Light Sources at Shanghai Fudan University

CH International has signed an agreement with the Institute for Electric Light Sources at Shanghai Fudan University, a renewed institution of high education, pursuant to which the experts and professors of the university will provide training and guidance in the professional fields of green and energy-saving lighting.

Fudan University, initially known as “Fudan Public School”, was founded in 1905. It is the first institution of higher education established independently by the Chinese. After 100 years of development, Fudan University has been listed in the top four (4) famous universities of higher education in China. The Institute for Electric Light Sources of Fudan University specializes in optical research and development. The Institute has extensive exchanges and contacts within lighting academic circles both at home and abroad, and is recognized as the authority in the field of lighting sources and lighting.

The Institute has 4 research labs and one centre: Light Source Research Lab, Light Source Technics and Materials Research Lab, Light Sources Electrical and Electronics Research Lab, CAD Lighting Design and Measurement Research Lab and Shanghai Automobile Lighting Engineering Centre. The Institute’s research orientation includes green lighting, lighting engineering design, automotive lighting engineering, optoelectronic test technology, intermediate visual studies and other fields.

 
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On scientific research, the Institute has completed dozens of important projects, has obtained 18 honors such as State Technological Invention Award, the first prize of Scientific and Technological Progress of Ministry of Education and incentives of national and provincial-levels, and has published more than 20 monographs and translation works and hundreds of paper is major magazines in China and abroad. The teaching materials compiled by the Institute have achieved the Outstanding Teaching Materials Award of the Shanghai Common Institutes of Higher Learning. At present there are 4 professors (2 are doctoral tutors), 9 associate professors and senior engineers mainly for cultivation of talents of design, production and application in the field of lighting equipment in the civilian, industrial and special lighting industry. The Institute has also established the training centre for China Electric Lighting Industry Association. It holds 2 programs for doctor degree and master degree of physical electronics and plasma physics.

Hubei Province Huazhong Agricultural University

The Company has an established relationship with Hubei Province Huazhong Agricultural University to jointly carry out the development and promotion of the project of the Company’s Zu Pei Bao fluorescent tube under the direction of professors of Huazhong Agricultural University. This plant growth fluorescent lamp passed through the provincial identification of new products in 2007.

Shanghai Lighting Institute

The Group has cooperated with the Shanghai Lighting Institute in the development of certain product series including table lamps for educational study (for example, lamps for computer usage) and classroom lighting products. The Company has retained Mr. Wen Yufu, the director of the Shanghai Lighting Institute, as a consultant to assist the Group’s R&D staff in the design and development of its products.

Active Participation in Institutions and Organizations

Participation in Setting (and Improving Upon) Industry Standards

CH International is a member of the China Lighting Institute, the China Technical Committee of Lighting Electrical Appliances Standardization and Subcommittee of Lamps and Lanterns. As a driving force, it has participated in and has established the setting of certain industry standards of China’s lighting industry.

CH International has participated in the formulation of a large number of national standards, including Plant Growth Fluorescent Lamps, Method of Measuring and Specifying the UV-radiation of Ultraviolet Lamps Used for Sun-tanning, Photometry of Indoor Type Luminaires, Photometry of Luminaires for Street Lighting, Safety Requirements of Emergency Luminaires, Safety Requirements for Handlamps, Luminaires: Special Requirements - of Luminaires with Built-in Transformers for Filaments Lamps, Safety requirements of Self-ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services-, Safety Requirements of Single-capped Fluorescent Lamps, and Miscellaneous Lamps, to name a few. Among them, the industry standard of Plant Growth Fluorescent Lamps was exclusively applied and drafted by CH International. In 2008, CH International is drafting standards including the Performance Specifications of Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps, the Disposal and Recovery Standards of Wasted Lighting Products, the Recycling and Reuse technical Specifications of Wasted Fluorescent Lamps, and the Light Control Device Part 4.

China Association of Lighting Industry

The China Association of Lighting Industry, a social organization voluntarily organized by enterprises and institutional units in the lighting appliances industry, is the only social organization of electrical lighting industry officially registered by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China. The Association, founded in 1989, is a national non-profit social group, under no restriction of region, department and ownership, with the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission as the administrative department. The Association is comprised of the following committees: Light Sources Committee, Lighting Committee, Illuminaires Committee, Lamps and Caps Committee, Electrical Appliance Accessories Committee, Specific Materials Committee, Neon Light Committee and Semiconductor Lighting Committee. It also has 2 Work Committees, the Information Work Committee and Talent Training Committee. In 2007, CH Lighting PRC became a member of the sixth council of China Association of Lighting Industry.

 
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China Illuminating Engineering Society

The China Illuminating Engineering Society (“CIES”), established in June 1, 1987, is a level one national institute under the administration of Chinese Association of Science and Technology. In the same year of its foundation, it joined the International Commission on Illumination (“CIE”) in the name of China National Commission on Illumination, and it is the only organization representing China in CIE.

The China Illuminating Engineering Society is a group of domestic experts and scholars in the field of lighting that is mainly engaged in scientific research, teaching, design, production, development and promotion of lighting technology application. The tenet of CIES is to organize and unite the vast number of scientific and technological workers and members of the lighting industry, and to actively carry out academic exchange activities as well as to care and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the lighting technology workers and members to contribute to the prosperity and development of China's lighting industry and to speed up the realization of socialist modernization in China. Its main tasks are academic exchanges, technical advice and technical training in the field of lighting, editing and publishing scientific and technical publications of lighting to popularize scientific and technological knowledge, promotion on academic exchange activities and strengthening the links between science and technology workers in the field of lighting in China and abroad, and providing business services for enterprises through evaluation and feasibility studies on science and technology projects, and exposition on lighting science and technology.  CIES has 8526 ordinary members, 652 corporate members. It established Lighting China (http://www.lightingchina.com.cn) to proliferate the exchange of information. “Lighting Engineering Journal” and “Yearbook of China Lighting Engineering” are publications of CIES distributed all around China.

After its foundation, through hard work and exploration for 20 years, CIES has improved its organization, improved rules and regulations, established a standing office with the capacity, efficiency and unity based on the principles of democracy. Giving full play to the role of group leadership, it firmly seized the opportunity to compete for survival and development and actively carry out activities in accordance with the reform thoughts of autonomy and self-development. Because CIES has made a significant contribution to China's lighting technology for years, it has twice been granted the honor of "Advanced Society" by the Chinese Association for Science and Technology and the "Membership Work Award " of advanced society by the sixth China Association for Science and Technology. CH Lighting PRC is one of the organizational members of CIES.

The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products

The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (“CCCME”), was established by various types of organizations in July of 1988 and is registered in the People's Republic of China in accordance with the law. CCCME is a national trade organization engaging in the import and export of machinery and electronic products and related trade activities with more than 7,000 members. CCCME covers the enterprises which are among the largest and most representative in the industry including aircraft, automobile, shipping, computer, communications equipment, audio and video equipment, household electrical appliances, instrumentation, electrical products, machine tools, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, bicycles, bearings, power tools, components and other electronic goods. CH Lighting PRC became a member of CCCME in 2005.

The Electric Light Source and Accessories Technical Subcommittee of National Lighting Equipment Standardization Technical Committee

The National Electric Light Source Standardization Centre, established in 1975, is the agency which is responsible for the development of national standardization of electric light source and its accessories. In order for China to comply with international standards, the National Lighting Equipment Standardization Technical Committee was established in 1997, with its secretariat in Beijing Light Sources Institute and its business operation of the centre and the committee directly under the guidance and administration of State Bureau Quality and Technical Supervision and the State Bureau of Light Industry. As the centralized technical management unit for the International Electrotechnical Commission IEC (TC34), the Committee's main task is to develop national standards and industry standards of the lighting and electrical equipment industries, to develop and amend the plan of standards and organize the implementation and management, to study and write the draft of IEC standards and amendments and to vote on the amendment and to provide professional lectures on industry standards, and technical consultancy.

 
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The Centre and the Committee currently have the responsibility of centralized management of more than 200 IEC standards. Such national and industry standards involve all aspects of electrical lighting equipment including light, light materials, lamp, cap, ballast, starter, lighting and lamps. It dedicatedly provides high-quality services for users in China and abroad.
 
Zhejiang Province Lighting Engineering Society

The Zhejiang Province Lighting Equipment Society is a social organization of provincial lighting equipment industry approved to establish and register by No.13 Document of Zhejiang Province Ti Ban (1989), No.13 Document of Zhejiang Civil Affairs Office (1990) with legal personality, under the authorities of Zhejiang Economic and Trade Commission. At present it has more than 250 organizational members. In 2004 the Group became the executive member of the council of the Zhejiang Province Lighting Equipment Society which is responsible for the concentrated industrial management of corresponding enterprises originally in the field of 1st light industry, 2nd light industry, electronics, township, education, textile and economic planning commission, civil affairs, railways, food, water and electric, and urban construction system, etc.

This society is an inter-departmental and trans-regional industry organization of the province which is free from the restrictions of ownership. Its tenet is to coordinate industry ties, promote the industrial development, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of members and the industry as a whole, promote communication within the industry and the relation of enterprise and government, and to provide advice and recommendations to the government.

The Zhejiang Province Product Quality Evaluation Association

The Zhejiang Province Product Quality Evaluation Association is jointly established by the Zhejiang Province Institute of Technology Quality Evaluation, the Zhejiang Institute of Metrology and the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Design in December 2005. The first group of members was made up of 153 organizations and units such as technical institutions, industry associations, famous enterprises, scientific research institutes, quality advisory units and 30 individual members. CH International was one of the first enterprise members. The Association was established primarily for the purpose of evaluating the quality of products with the rules of science, applicability and effectiveness and providing a platform for communication and exchange between enterprises. The tenet of the Association is to fully exploit the role of quality supervision and to build a bridge across quality supervision departments, technical institutions, enterprises and consumers. The establishment of the Association promotes the implementation of supervision and evaluation of products quality in Zhejiang Province and plays an active role in the promotion of the effectiveness of their work, enterprise credibility and quality of products.

 Honors and Certificates Received By CH International For Its Products
 
Year
Honors and Certificates of CH International
   
2004
2003 State Outstanding Foreign Investment Enterprise
   
2005
Certificate of Assessment of ISO9001 : 2000
   
2005
Certificate of Assessment of ISO14001 : 2000
   
2005
Energy-saving Product Certificate
   
2005
Lamps and lanterns obtained China Compulsory Certification (3C certification for short)

 
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2005
Products sold in European achieved certificates of GS, EMC, CE
   
2005
Products sold in North American achieved certificates of UL, FCC
   
2005
Products sold in Britain obtained certificate of BS
   
2005
Products sold in Korea obtain certificates of KSEK
   
2005
Products sold in Saudi Arabia obtained certificate of SASO
   
2005
Products sold in Canada have obtained certificate of CSA/CUL
   
2005
Zhejiang High-tech Enterprise, Zhejiang Technology Center, Zhejiang Model Enterprise
   
2005
CH International’s products were granted “National Free-Inspection Product”
   
2005 -2006
CH International was granted “State Award for Contribution on Energy Saving” in 2 consecutive years (It is the only enterprise in the lighting industry to earn this honor in 2 consecutive years)
   
2006
New products were listed as provincial key projects is new products development
   
2006
Technical transform project of export energy saving products obtained capital support from State Ministry of Commerce.
   
2006
The Trademark of CH International was awarded the title of “Zhejiang Famous Trademark”, and CH International’s products were granted “Celebrated Products of Zhejiang” 
   
2006
CH International was listed in the Government Purchase List of Energy-saving Product
   
2006
Products sold in Japan obtained S Certificate.
   
2006
The ultraviolet sterilization light of CH International obtained a China Registration Certificate For Medical Device
   
2007
CH International’s trademark was granted the title of China Famous Trademark.
   
2007
High-tech product specialization project obtained the capital support of 10,000,000 yuan from the National Development and Reform Commission
   
2007
The development of high-tech product obtained capital support from the Ministry of Science and Technology.
   
2007
The state recognized laboratory project of CH International was listed in the projects supported by National Development and Reform Commission.
   
2008
Winner of Zhejiang Science and Technology Achievement Award in the categories of “Catalyst energy-efficient lighting fluorescent lamp”, “Plant growth fluorescent tube” and  “Based on the high color rendering fluorescent lamps EUP Directive”

 
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2008
Member of the China Energy Conservation Association of Energy Service Industry Committee (EMCA)
   
2008
 Zhejiang CH Lighting Co., Ltd. appointed "Energy Efficiency Label Credit Union Member Business Unit"
   
2008
Zhejiang CH Lighting Co., Ltd. named Beijing Health Care Administration and Logistics Management Association Member
   
2008
Third Prize, True Color Fluorescent Tube Technology Innovation Awards
   
2008
2007 Industrial Comprehensive Strength Hundred Honor Plaque 
   
2008
Our "Visible-light photocatalyst fluorescent lamp" was accredited as a "National Key New Product" 
   
2009
Our "Chenhui" trademark was accredited as a"Famous Chinese Trademark" by the State General Administration for Trade and Industry
   
2009
Won the "Zhejiang Province High-tech Enterprise" Honor 
   
2009
Shangyu 2008 Annual Energy-Saving Advanced Enterprise and 2008 Annual Industry Red Units, the 2008 Export Twenty Strong Enterprise 

Competition

We believe the Company’s technology in the special light source sector is the most advanced in the world and therefore, the Company currently faces very little competition in the special light source sector. CH International’s main competitors in the general lighting sector are top global lighting enterprises, include OSRAM, PHILIPS and PANASONIC. Based on the limited availability of data, it is difficult to ascertain the actual number of competitors we have and the percentage of market share each commands with respect to sales in China and abroad. The following information has been obtained by the Company and cited from publicly-released materials or on industrial websites.

Compliance With Environmental Regulation

Currently, there are no relevant or applicable regulatory laws in China relating to the protection of the environment the compliance with which by the Company would have a material adverse affect on the Company’s business (for example, upon the capital expenditures, earnings and competitive position of the Company and its subsidiaries). The Company estimates that it will not incur any costs for environmental control facilities during the fiscal year 2010.

ITEM 1A
Risk Factors

Not required for a smaller reporting company.

ITEM 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

 
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ITEM 2.
Properties
 
According to Chinese law, the government owns all the land in China and companies or individuals are authorized to use the land only through land use rights granted by the Chinese government. Our facilities are located at each of our operating subsidiaries summarized as follow:
 
Subsidiary
 
Facilities
 
Size of Land
 
Land Use Right
Expires
CH Lighting PRC and CH Lab (Land use right owned by CH Lighting PRC)
 
Manufacturing, warehouse and office
 
 
37,539 sq. feet
 
January 2003- May 2031
 
CH Technology
 
Manufacturing, warehouse and office
 
 
18,648  sq. feet
 
June 2007- April 2056

The Company also works with 32 regional “representative” offices in China comprised of distribution and sale agents, collectively forming a three-level sales network in counties, cities and provinces, with point-of-sale locations across the country, which contributes toward an efficient marketing system. Each office is responsible for providing professional services to its local dealers and consumers. None of these 32 offices are leased by the Group.

We believe that all of our properties and equipment have been adequately maintained, are generally in good condition, and are suitable and adequate for our business.

ITEM 3.
Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, we are named as defendant in lawsuits in which claims are asserted against us. In our opinion, the liabilities, if any, which may ultimately result from such lawsuits, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. As of the date hereof, there is no pending or outstanding material litigation with the Company or with the Group except as set forth below.
 
ITEM 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

 
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PART II
 
ITEM 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Our Common Stock is quoted on the OTCBB and on the Pink Sheets under the symbol “CHHN.OB”. The following table sets forth on a per share basis for the periods shown, the high and low closing bid prices of our Common Stock. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
 
Closing Bid Prices
 
High
   
Low
 
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2009:
 
($) 
   
($) 
 
1st Quarter
    3.400       1.600  
2nd Quarter
    4.200       2.600  
3rd Quarter
    4.800       3.100  
4th Quarter
    4.600       3.400  
                 
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2008:
               
1st Quarter (prior to a 1 for 1000 reverse split on December 13, 2008):
    0.020       0.009  
1st Quarter (after a 1 for 1000 reverse split on December 13, 2008):
    10.01       3.000  
2nd Quarter:
    4.250       3.000  
3rd Quarter (after a 6 for 1 split):
    1.010       0.025  
4th Quarter
    4.100       1.010  
 
When the trading price of our Common Stock is below US$5.00 per share, the Common Stock is considered to be a “penny stock” that is subject to rules promulgated by the SEC (Rule 15-1 through 15g-9) under the Exchange Act. These rules impose significant requirements on brokers under these circumstances, including: (a) delivering to customers the SEC’s standardized risk disclosure document; (b) providing customers with current bid and ask prices; (c) disclosing to customers the brokers-dealer’s and sales representatives compensation; and (d) providing to customers monthly account statements.

Holders of Common Equity

As of December 18, 2009, we had issued 120,000,000 shares of our Common Stock to 250 holders of record.  The Company believes that it has more stockholders since many of its shares are held in "street" name. See also the “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” above for a table setting forth (a) each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of five percent (5%) or more of our Common Stock and (b) all directors and officers individually and all directors and officers as a group as of the date of this Report, after giving effect to the Exchange. The Exchange occurred immediately following the cancellation of 2,180,616 shares of the Company’s Common Stock held by Venture Fund I, Inc., the Company’s majority stockholder immediately prior to the closing of the Exchange.

Dividends

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends or distributions on our Common Stock. We have a plan to pay out approximately 50% of our profits in the form of cash dividends on our Common Stock by CH Lighting International Corporation.
 
 
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Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
 
The following table discloses information as of September 30, 2009 with respect to compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance.

  
 
(a)
   
(b)
   
(c)
 
Plan Category
 
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
   
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
   
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation
plans (excluding
securities reflected in
column (a)
 
N/A
    -0-       -0-       -0-  
Total
    -0-       -0-       -0-  

Performance Graph
 
Not required for a smaller reporting company.
 
 Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
 
None.

Options and Warrants

As of September 30, 2009, we have no outstanding options or warrants.

Transfer Agent and Registrar
 
Our transfer agent is Corporate Stock Transfer, located at 3200 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 430, Denver, Colorado 80209. Their telephone number is (303) 282-4800.
 
ITEM 6.
Selected Financial Data
 
Not required for a smaller reporting company.

ITEM 7.
Management‘s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Forward Looking Statements
 
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors which have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as well as information relating to the plans of our current management. This report includes forward-looking statements. Generally, the words “believes ”, “anticipates”, “ may ”, “ will ”, “ should ”, “ expect ”, “ intend ”, “estimate”, “continue” and similar expressions or the negative thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the matters set forth in this report or other reports or documents we file with the SEC from time to time, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those projected. Undue reliance should not be place on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and other financial information contained elsewhere in this Annual Report.

 
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 This section should be read together with the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included as Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2009.

Policy Affecting Recognition of Revenue

Among the most important accounting policies affecting our consolidated financial statements is our policy of recognizing revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605-10 (formly Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 104. ) Under this policy, all of the following criteria must be met in order for us to recognize revenue:

1. Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;
2. Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered;
3. The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable;
4. Collectability is reasonably assured.

The majority of the Company’s revenue results from sales contracts with customers and revenue is recorded upon the shipment of goods.  Management conducts credit background checks for new customers as a means to reduce the subjectivity of assuring collectability.  Based on these factors, the Company believes that it can apply the provisions of FASB ASC 605-10 with minimal subjectivity.

Estimates Affecting Accounts Receivable and Inventories

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reporting of assets and liabilities.  These estimates are particularly significant where they affect the reported net realizable value of the Company’s accounts receivable and inventories.

At September 30, 2009, the Company provided an allowance against its accounts receivable amounting to $2,167.  Management’s estimate of this allowance was based on the aged nature of these accounts receivable.  In making its judgment, management assessed its customers’ ability to continue to pay their outstanding invoices on a timely basis, and whether their financial position might deteriorate significantly in the future, which would result in their inability to pay their debts to the Company.

At September 30, 2009, the Company provided an allowance against its inventories amounting to $157.  Management determination of this allowance was based on potential impairments to the current carrying value of the inventories due to potential obsolescence of aged inventories.  In making its estimate, management considered the probable demand for our products in the future and historical trends in the turnover of our inventories.

While the Company currently believes that there is little likelihood that actual results will differ materially from these current estimates, if customer demand for our products decreases significantly in the near future, or if the financial condition of our customers deteriorates in the near future, the Company could realize significant write downs for slow-moving inventories or uncollectible accounts receivable.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-term assets of the Company are reviewed annually as to whether their carrying value has become impaired, pursuant to the guidelines established in FASB ASC 360 (formerly SFAS No. 144 Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets).  The Company considers assets to be impaired if the carrying value exceeds the future projected cash flows from the related operations.  The Company also re-evaluates the periods of amortization to determine whether subsequent events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives.  There were no impairments for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

 
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted ASC 805 (formerly SFAS No. 141 R, Business Combinations).  ASC 805 requires an acquirer to measure the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at their fair values on the acquisition date, with goodwill being the excess value over the net identifiable assets acquired.  The adoption of ASC 805 did not have any effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted ASC 810-10 (formerly SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements ).  This Statement establishes accounting and reporting standards that require the ownership interests in subsidiaries’ non-parent owners be clearly presented in the equity section of the balance sheet; requires the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income; requires that changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary be accounted for consistently; requires that when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value and the gain or loss on the deconsolidation of the subsidiary be measured using the fair value of any noncontrolling equity; requires that entities provide disclosures that clearly identify the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners.  The adoption of ASC 810-10 did not have a significant effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted ASC 815-10 (formerly SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ), which amends SFAS No. 133 and expands disclosures to include information about the fair value of derivatives, related credit risks and a company’s strategies and objectives for using derivatives.  The adoption of ASC 815-10 did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted ASC 815-40 (formerly Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 07-05, Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock (“EITF 07-05” ).  ASC 815-40 addresses the determination of whether an instrument (or an embedded feature) is indexed to an entity’s own stock, which is the first part of the scope exception in paragraph 11(a) of FASB SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities  (“SFAS 133”).  If an instrument (or an embedded feature) that has the characteristics of a derivative instrument under paragraphs 6–9 of SFAS 133 is indexed to an entity’s own stock, it is still necessary to evaluate whether it is classified in stockholders’ equity (or would be classified in stockholders’ equity if it were a freestanding instrument).  Other applicable authoritative accounting literature, including Issues EITF 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company Own Stock , and EITF 05-2, The Meaning of “Conventional Debt Instrument” in Issue No. 00-19 , provides guidance for determining whether an instrument (or an embedded feature) is classified in stockholders’ equity (or would be classified in stockholders’ equity if it were a freestanding instrument).  ASC 815-40 does not address that second part of the scope exception in paragraph 11(a) of SFAS 133.  The adoption of ASC 815-40 did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

On April 1, 2009, the FASB approved ASC 805 (formerly FSP FAS 141R-1, Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies ) ,  which amends Statement 141R and eliminates the distinction between contractual and non-contractual contingencies.  Under ASC 805, an acquirer is required to recognize at fair value an asset acquired or liability assumed in a business combination that arises from a contingency if the acquisition-date fair value of that asset or liability can be determined during the measurement period.  If the acquisition-date fair value cannot be determined, the acquirer applies the recognition criteria in SFAS No. 5,  Accounting for Contingencies  and Interpretation 14, “Reasonable Estimation of the Amount of a Loss – and interpretation of FASB Statement No. 5,” to determine whether the contingency should be recognized as of the acquisition date or after it.  The adoption of ASC 805 did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)

ASC 320-10 (formerly FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2) amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. GAAP for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements.  It did not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities.  We are required to adopt ASC 320-10 for our interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009.  ASC 320-10 does not require disclosures for periods presented for comparative purposes at initial adoption.  ASC 320-10 requires comparative disclosures only for periods ending after initial adoption.  The adoption of ASC 320-10 did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

On April 9, 2009, the FASB also approved ASC 825-10 (formerly FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments)  to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim period financial statements of publicly traded companies and in summarized financial information required by APB Opinion No. 28,  Interim Financial Reporting.  We are required to adopt ASC 825-10 for our interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. ASC 825-10 does not require disclosures for periods presented for comparative purposes at initial adoption. ASC 825-10 requires comparative disclosures only for periods ending after initial adoption.  The adoption of ASC 825-10 did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

In June 2009, the FASB SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46R, requires an enterprise to perform an analysis and ongoing reassessments to determine whether the enterprises variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity and amends certain guidance for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity.  It also requires enhanced disclosures that will provide users of financial statements with more transparent information about an enterprises involvement in a variable interest entity.  SFAS 167 is effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009 and for all interim reporting periods after that.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of SFAS 167. This recently issued but not yet enacted accounting standard has not yet been codified by the FASB.
 
 
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(In thousands for dollar amount except earnings per share)

Results of Operations
 
Results of Operations For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2009 Compared To the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2008

   
Year ended September 30,
   
Year ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Revenues
  $ 47,334     $ 90,864       82.38 %     100 %
Revenues from government subsidies
    10,125       -       17.62 %     -  
TOTAL REVENUES
    57,459       90,864       100 %     100 %
COST OF SALES
    38,264       62,340       66.59 %     68.61 %
GROSS PROFIT
    19,195       28,524       33.41 %     31.39 %
Selling, marketing and distribution expenses
    5,616       3,071       9.77 %     3.38 %
Non-cash marketing expense - discount on notes receivable
    3,448       -       6.00 %     -  
General and administrative expenses
    6,773       6,410       11.79 %     7.05 %
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    3,358       19,043       5.84 %     20.96 %
Amortization of discount on notes receivable
    1,031       -       1.79 %     -  
Interest income
    882       815       1.54 %     0.90 %
Interest expense
    (4,745 )     (3,941 )     8.26 %     4.34 %
Other government subsidies
    685       595       1.19 %     0.65 %
Other expenses
    (61 )     (11 )     0.11 %     0.01 %
INCOME BEFROE INCOME TAXES
    1,150       16,501       2.00 %     18.16 %
Income tax benefit (expense)
    64       (2,091 )     0.11 %     2.30 %
NET INCOME
  $ 1,214     $ 14,410       2.11 %     15.86 %
NET INCOME PER SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED
  $ 0.01     $ 0.15                  

Revenues
 
  
 
Year Ended September 30,
   
Increase /
   
Increase /
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
(Decrease)
   
(Decrease)
 
Domestic revenue
  $ 24,518     $ 55,410     $ (30,892 )     (55.75 )%
Government subsidies
    10,125       -       10,125       100 %
Overseas revenue
    22,816       35,454       (12,638 )     (35.65 )%
Total Revenues
  $    57,459     $   90,864     $   (33,405 )     (36.76 )%

Revenues decreased by 36.76% for the year ended September 30, 2009 compared to the year ended September 30, 2008.  The decrease was primarily due to revenues from overseas and domestic sales decreased $43,530 for the unfavorable impact by the global economic crisis.

The central government of the PRC has agreed to grant the Company a subsidy for selling energy - saving lighting products at a discount price on a condition that the products are sold to retail customers.  $10,125 was recorded as revenue derived from a government subsidy for the year ended September 30, 2009.
 
 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)

Cost of Sales 
 
  
 
Year Ended September 30,
   
Increase /
   
Increase /
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
(Decrease)
   
(Decrease)
 
Revenues
  $ 57,459     $ 90,864     $ (33,405 )     (36.76 )%
Cost of sales
    38,264       62,340       (24,076 )     (38.62 )%
Gross Profit
  $ 19,195     $ 28,524     $ (9,329 )     (32.71 )%
Gross Profit Rate
    33.41 %     31.39 %     2.02 %     6.44 %

Cost of goods sold decreased by 38.62% for the year ended September 30, 2009 compared to the year ended September 30, 2008.  These decreases are attributable to our decrease in sales.

Gross profit decreased by $9,329, or 32.71%, for the year ended September 30, 2009 as compared with the year ended September 30, 2008.  This decrease is attributable to lower net sales.  Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues increased from 31.39% in the prior year to 33.41% in the year of 2009 due to the fact that Zhejiang CH sold energy - saving lighting products in connection with government purchasing project with higher margin.

Selling, Marketing and Distribution Expenses
 
   
Year Ended September 30,
   
Increase /
   
Increase /
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
(Decrease)
   
(Decrease)
 
Sales commission
  $ 2,851     $ -     $ 2,851       100 %
Transportation fee
    805       708       97       13.70 %
Payroll
    598       608       (10 )     (1.64 )%
Traveling  fee
    589       554       35       6.32 %
Office expense
    349       335       14       4.18 %
Advertising fee
    240       626       (386 )     (61.66 )%
Others
    184       240       (56 )     (23.33 )%
Total
  $ 5,616     $ 3,071     $ 2,545       82.87 %

Our increase in selling, marketing and distribution expenses for the year ended September 30, 2009 as compared with the year ended September 30, 2008 was primarily due to the following factors: (1) The Company assigned agents to perform sales promotion and supporting activities in connection with a government purchasing project and paid them promotion fees of $2,851 based on the actual sales quantities in 2009. Since the operation method was started from 2009, there was none sales commission in 2008; and (2) Advertising and miscellaneous expenses decreased by $442 in 2009 compared to 2008. This decrease was due to the implementation by management of internal controls to decrease expenses.

Non-Cash Marketing Expense

Non-cash marketing expense was $ 3,448 for the year ended September 30, 2009 compared to $0 for the year ended September 30, 2008.  This increase is attributable to a $35,615 interest-free notes receivable provided by the Company to related and unrelated companies for their assistance in developing distribution channels and new markets for the Company during the year ended September 30, 2009.
 
 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)

 General and Administrative Expense 
 
   
Year Ended September 30,
   
Increase /
   
Increase /
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
(Decrease)
   
(Decrease)
 
Bad debt provision
  $ 2,201     $ 373     $ 1,828       490.08 %
Payroll
    1,188       1,176       12       1.02 %
Stock-based employee compensation
    538       962       (424 )     (44.07 )%
Research and development expense
    535       600       (65 )     (10.83 )%
Office expense
    466       955       (489 )     (51.20 )%
Depreciation
    375       280       95       33.93 %
Others
    1,470       2,064       (594 )     (28.78 )%
Total
  $ 6,773     $ 6,410     $ 363       5.66 %

Our increase in general and administrative expense of $363 or 5.66% from $6,410 during the year ended September 30, 2008 to $6,773 during the year ended September 30, 2009 was primarily due to the following factors: (1) Provision for bad debts of $2,201 was provided based on the age of its accounts receivable during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009; and (2) Miscellaneous expenses decreased by $594 or 28.78%, in 2009 compared to 2008.  This decrease was due to the implementation by management of internal controls to decrease expenses.

Amortization of Discount on Notes Receivable
 
Amortization of discount on notes receivable was $1,031for the year ended September 30, 2009 compared to $0 for the year ended September 30, 2008.  This increase was attributable to the amortization of a $3,448 discount on notes receivable for the year ended September 30, 2009.

Interest Expenses
 
   
Year Ended September 30,
   
Increase /
   
Increase /
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
(Decrease)
   
(Decrease)
 
Short-term Bank Loans
  $ (2,770 )   $ (2,232 )   $ 538       24.10 %
Bills Financing
    (781 )     (973 )     (192 )     (19.73 )%
Financial Obligations, Sale-leaseback
    (722 )     (301 )     421       139.87 %
Others
    (472 )     (435 )     37       8.51 %
Total
  $ (4,745 )   $ (3,941 )   $ 804       20.40 %

Our increase in interest expenses of $804 or 20.40% from $(3,941) during the year ended September 30, 2008 to $(4,745) during the year ended September 30, 2009 was primarily due to the following factors: (1) There was an increase of short-tem bank loans of $24,236 at September 30, 2009; and (2) An additional financial obligation, a sale-leaseback which commenced on June 30, 2008, caused an additional interest expense of $380 in the year ended September 30, 2009.

Income Tax Benefit (Expense)

Income tax benefit (expense) for the year ended September 30, 2009 was $ 64 as compared to $(2,091) for the year ended September 30, 2008. The increase was due to a $1,500 pre-tax loss of one subsidiary - Zhejiang CH, which caused an approximate $177 income tax benefit.

 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Cash

Our cash balance at September 30, 2009 was $2,792, representing a decrease of $362, or 11%, compared with our cash balance of $3,154 at September 30, 2008.  The decrease was mainly attributable to the investing activities in notes receivable, acquisitions and the purchases of property for $21,350, offset by net proceeds from short-term bank borrowings and notes payable, which amounted to $13,093 and net cash provided by operating activities of $8,418.

Cash Flow

Cash flows from operations during 2009 amounted to $8,418, representing a decrease of approximately 72% compared with cash flows from operations of $24,161 in 2008.  This decrease in cash flow was primarily due to the decrease of our income from operations by 82.37%, to $3,358 in the year of 2009, compared with operation income of $19,043 in the year of 2008.

Our cash flows used in investing activities amounted to $21,350 in the year ended September 30, 2009.  We also used $2,534 for the purchase of construction in progress, property, plant and equipment in the PRC.  Compared to 2008, our cash flows used in investing activities increased by $23,235.  During that period, we provided $18,816 notes receivable to related and unrelated parties.  We also used $2,534 for the purchase of plant and equipment.

Our cash flows from financing activities amounted to $13,093 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.  During that period, we received net proceeds of $27,154 from the short-term bank loans.
 
We believe that the level of financial resources is a significant factor for our future development and accordingly, we may determine from time to time to raise capital through private debt or equity financing to strengthen the Company’s financial position, to expand our facilities and to provide us with additional flexibility to take advantage of business opportunities.   No assurances can be given that we will be successful in raising such additional capital on terms acceptable to us.

Working Capital
 
Our working capital deficit decreased by $12,708 to $(31,161), at September 30, 2009, as compared to $(18,453), at September 30, 2008. This was  primarily due to our increase in restricted cash and short-term notes receivable from related parties approximately amounted to $21,028 and $10,573, respectively, and a decrease in accounts payable and due to related parties of approximately $4,490 and $3,462, respectively, partially offset by a decrease in due from related parties, prepayments and other receivable which approximately amounted to $7,058, $2,440 and $3,698, respectively, and an increase in short-term bank loans and notes payable amounting to approximately $24,236 and $11,522, respectively. The increase in restricted cash represented our pledge deposit for the issuance of notes payable. The increase in notes receivable from related parties represent the increase in relevant principals, which will come to maturity during the coining year. To remedy our working capital deficiency, we received proceeds from short-term bank loans which amounted to approximately $75,085 during the year ended September 30, 2009.
 
We currently generate our cash flow through operations.  We believe that our cash flow generated from operations will be sufficient to sustain operations for at least the next twelve months.  From time to time, we may identify new expansion opportunities for which there will be a need for use of cash.

Capital Expenditures

We made capital expenditures of approximately $2,534 and $4,135 for the years ended September, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The capital expenditures principally consisted of building, plant and machinery and other equipment.
 
 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)

Material Commitment/Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations
 
Contingencies

As of September 30, 2009, the Company provided corporate guarantees for bank loans borrowed by an unrelated company incorporated in the PRC (“Company A”).  Associated with the corporate guarantee, Company A also provided a cross guarantee for the bank loans of $23,927 borrowed by the Company.  If Company A defaults on the repayment of its bank loans when they fall due, the Company is required to repay the outstanding balance.  As of September 30, 2009, the guarantee provided for the bank loans borrowed by Company A was approximately $2,735, which consists of the following:

   
September 30, 2009
 
Due December 24, 2009
  $ 541  
Due May 26, 2010
    1,170  
Due May 26, 2010
    293  
Due June 10, 2010
    731  
Total
  $ 2,735  

As of September 30, 2009, the Company provided a corporate guarantee for bank acceptance notes issued by Henghui, a related party of the Company.  Under the guarantee contract, the maximum guarantee amount is $1,463, due January 28, 2010.

Default by Company A and Henghui is considered remote by the management.  Based on the information available to the management, the fair values of the guarantees granted by the Company are considered not material and therefore no liability for the guarantor's obligation under the guarantee was recognized as of September 30, 2009. 

Financial Obligations, Sale-leaseback

As of September 30, 2009, future minimum payments required under non-cancellable sale-leaseback are:

Year Ended September 30
 
Amount
 
       
2010
  $ 2,757  
2011
    744  
Total minimum lease payments
    3,501  
         
Less: Amount representing interest
    (464 )
Present value of net minimum lease payments
  $ 3,037  

Capital Commitments

As of September 30, 2009, the Company had capital expenditure commitments for construction projects of approximately $8,435.

Operating Lease Commitments
 
As of September 30, 2009, the Company had $4 rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

None.

 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)

ITEM 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

RMB Appreciation
 
The Company believes that inflation has not had a material effect on its operations to date.  However, continued appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar, could negatively affect the Company's export business; and could have a material adverse effect on the Company.  The Company's response strategy would be to reduce our reliance on export sales and to increase domestic sales.
 
Non-Tariff Technical Trade Barriers Could Have a Materially Adverse Effect on our Exporting Business
 
Non-tariff technical trade barriers imposed by governments around the world could adversely affect, including, for example, the European Unions’s EuP Directive.  In response to the Directive, the Company has launched a project to evaluate the impact of our products on the environment during each stage of a product’s life, from design, material procurement and manufacture, to maintenance, recovery and treatment, which conforms to the trend of reducing resources consumption and pollution laid out in the EuP Directive.
 
The Development of High-Tech Products Takes a Long Time and There Are Many Uncertainties in the Process
 
The special light sources products developed by the Company is an innovation in the industry, so there might be unpredictable or presently unavoidable technical flaws, or perhaps the new products do not fit into the market demand.  Either way, the new products might not be able to get into mass production and sold in the markets.  To avert such risk, the Company has set up a new products decision committee and has hired senior experts in China to better oversee and grasp the developmental tendencies of the industry.  Prior to the development and trial of new products, we plan on conducting systematic and in-depth research to find market space and identify technical problems and key targets for breakthrough.
 
Theft of our Key Technologies Could Have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company’s Business and Development
 
To avert such risk, the Company uses management measures, such as performance bonuses and other project awards, to maintain the stability of technical team.  CH International (and its subsidiaries) also have in place confidentiality agreements with certain technical employees to prevent leakage of core technologies.
 
ITEM 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 
Reference is made to the “F” pages herein comprising a portion of this Annual Report immediately following the signature page of this Form 10-K.
 
ITEM 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures
 
Effective as of September 24, 2009 (the “Effective Date”), Mazars CPA Limited (“Mazars”) amicably resigned as the principal independent registered public accounting firm of the Registrant.

None of Mazars’ reports included in the Registrant’s financial statements for the past two (2) fiscal years, as well as the subsequent interim periods through the Effective Date, contained an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, or was qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principle. Mazars’ report did not suggest concern relating to the Registrant's ability to continue as a going concern.

The amicable resignation of Mazars as the Registrant’s principal independent registered public accountants was accepted by the Registrant’s Board of Directors effective as of the Effective Date.

 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)

During the Registrant’s two (2) most recent fiscal years, as well as the subsequent interim period through the Effective Date, there were no disagreements between the Registrant and Mazars on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements if not resolved to their satisfaction would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with Mazars’ report.

During the Registrant’s most recent two (2) fiscal years, as well as the subsequent interim period through the Effective Date, Mazars did not advise the Registrant of any of the matters identified in Item 304(a)(v)(A) - (D) of Regulation S-K.

The Registrant has requested Mazars to furnish a letter addressed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether it agrees with the statements made by the Registrant and, if not, stating the respects in which it does not agree. A copy of the letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 16.1.
 
Effective as of September 29, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Registrant approved the engagement of Weinberg & Company, P.A. (“Weinberg”) as its principal independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Registrant’s financial statements. The Registrant did not consult Weinberg on any matters described in Item 304(a)(2) of Regulation S-K during the Registrant’s two (2) most recent fiscal years or any subsequent interim period prior to engaging Weinberg.
 
ITEM 9A.
Controls and Procedures
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
We are required to maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
In connection with the preparation of this Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2009 our management, under the supervision of the CEO and CFO, conducted an evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control systems are met. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2009.
 
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control structure and procedures over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) under the Exchange Act. Our management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2009 based on the framework set forth in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
 
Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)

Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2009 was effective.

This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Except as disclosed above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B.
Other Information
 
None.
 
 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)

PART III
 
ITEM 10.
Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance
 
Set forth below are the names of the Company’s directors and officers, their business experience during the last five (5) years, their ages and all positions and offices that they hold with the Company as of September 30, 2008 and as of the date of this Annual Report.
 
Name
 
Age
 
Position(s)
Zhao Guosong
 
42
 
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
Huang Hsiao-I
 
45
 
Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
Gan Caiying
 
39
 
Director (Vice Chairman of the Board)
Han Lijun
 
47
 
Director
Ge Minhai
 
34
 
Director
He Wei
 
42
 
Director
Yun Hon Man
 
41
 
Director
Lu Guangming
 
37
 
Director

Family Relationships

There are no family relationships by and between or among the members of the Board of Director or other executives, except that Zhao Gaosong and Gan Caiying are husband and wife. None of our directors and officers are directors or executive officers of any company that files reports with the SEC except as set forth in the Biographies section below.

Term of Office

Our directors are appointed for a one-year term to hold office until the next annual general meeting of our stockholders or until removed from office in accordance with our Bylaws. Our officers are appointed by the Board and hold office until removed by the Board of Directors.
 
Biographies
 
Zhao Guosong. Mr. Zhao has served as a Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since the Closing Date of the Exchange and was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Board effective as of July 28, 2008. Mr. Zhao founded CH International in April 2004 and has served as CH International’s Chairman since July 2006. Mr. Zhao is also a member of the China Society of Lighting Industry and a director of the China Association of Lighting Industry. Mr. Zhao was successively elected as deputy to the People’s Congress of Shangyu and Shaoying for two (2) terms. Mr. Zhao was honored as “Star Entrepreneur” by Shangyu Municipal Government in 2005 and 2006. Mr. Zhao has twenty (20) years of experience in corporate strategy, enterprise management and business analysis. In July 1985, Mr. Zhao graduated from Zhejiang Shangyu Chunhui High School and began to work with Zhejiang Yankon Group Co., Ltd., where he served as Technical Director. In 1993, Mr. Zhao began to work with Hangzhou Hengfeng Lamp Bulb Factory. From 1994 through 1999, he served as Director of both Shaoxing County Electric Lighting Factory and Shangyu Chenhui Fluorescent Lamp Factory. In 1999, Mr. Zhao served as General Manager and Chairman of the Board of CH Lamps. From 2000 to date, Mr. Zhao has served as Chairman of both CH Lighting PRC and CH Hong Kong. Since January 2007, Mr. Zhao has also served as Chairman of CH Technology.

Huang Hsiao-I. Mr. Huang has served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company since the Closing Date of the Exchange and as Corporate Secretary since August 25, 2008. On April 2008, Mr. Huang has served as Chief Financial Officer of CH International. In 1988, Mr. Huang migrated to the United States where he served as a CPA at the firm of David Chen CPA. In 1991, Mr. Huang worked with MP Motor Production Inc. (a subsidiary of Chrysler), serving as Cashier, Accountant and Vice Manager. In 1993, Mr. Huang worked with Bojian (a listed company on the Taiwan Exchange) in Taiwan as Financial Manager and then assumed the office of Business Manager. In 1996, Mr. Huang worked with Shanghai Jianguo Concrete Co., Ltd. (a listed company on the Taiwan Exchange) and assumed the office of Vice General Manager of Administration Division. In 2000, Mr. Huang served as General Manager’s Special Assistant and Advisor for VMTA through March 2008. Mr. Huang graduated from Taiwan University with a major in accounting.
 
 
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 (In thousands for dollar amount)
 
Gan Caiying. Ms Gan has served as Vice Chairman of the Board of the Company effective as of July 28, 2008. Ms. Gan is also a Founder and the Vice Chairman of CH International. Ms. Gan is currently the standing Director of Zhejiang Association of Lighting Industry and an Editor with China Light & Lighting. In 1987, Ms. Gan worked with Zhejiang Yankon Group Co., Ltd. as a Supervisor. From 1994 through 1999, Ms. Gan served as Production Director of Shaoxing County Electric Lighting Factory and as Financial Manager of Shangyu Chenhui Fluorescent Lamp Factory. From 1999 through 2000, Ms. Gan served as Vice General Manager, CFO, Sales Director and General Manager of CH Lighting PRC. From 2000 through January 2006, Ms. Gan served as Chief of Production Department, Marketing Director, Financial Director and General Manager of CH Lighting PRC. Since January 2006, Ms. Gan has served as Vice Chairman of CH Lighting PRC, CH Technology and CH Lamps. From June 2004 through May 2005, Ms. Gan received training in VMTA (Ningbo) and earned an EMBA degree. Also, Ms. Gan was awarded the honor of "Excellent Female Entrepreneur" and "Learning-oriented Knowledge Female".

Han Lijun. Mr. Han has served as a Director of the Company effective as of July 28, 2008. From 1996 through June 2006, Mr. Han served as President and Secretary for the Agricultural Bank of China (Shangyu City Branch). From July 2006 through September 2007, Mr. Han served as Branch Vice Governor of the Agricultural Bank of China Shaoxing City. From January 2008 to date, Mr. Han has served as the President of Wolong Holding Limited, a company organized under the laws of the PRC.

Ge Minhai. Mr. Ge has served as a Director of the Company effective as of July 28, 2008. Since July 1998, Mr. Ge has served (and continues to serve) as the Chairman’s Secretary, Office Chief and Minister of Investment Development of Jinke Holding Co., Ltd., a limited company organized under the laws of the PRC as well as the First and Second Session Director of Zhejiang Jinke Chemical Co., a limited company also organized under the laws of the PRC. From 1994 through 1998, Mr. Ge attended the Zhejiang Institute of Technology earning a degree in mechanical design and manufacturing. From September 2002 through July 2004, Mr. Ge attended the Zhejiang University of Economics and Management. From March 2007 to date, Mr. Ge has attended (and continues to attend) Qinghua University in Beijing with a focus on corporate governance.
 
He Wei. Mr. He has served as a Director of the Company effective as of July 28, 2008. Since 1999, Mr. He has served (and continues to serve) as a Director and Deputy General Manager of the Shangyu City Agricultural Resources Company in the PRC. In 1988, Mr. He graduated from the School of Zhejiang Jinhua with a degree in supply and marketing professional accounting. From 1988 through 1989, Mr. He worked in Shangyu City in the PRC as a clerk for Shangyu Tea Limited, limited company organized under the laws of the PRC. From 1989 through 1993, Mr. He served as Manager in Shangyu City for Shangyu Agricultural Materials Limited, a limited company organized under the laws of the PRC. From 1994-1999, Mr. He served as a Manager in Shangyu City for the Datong Petrochemical Company. From 1999 to date, Mr. He has served as a Director and Deputy General Manager of Shangyu Agricultural Materials Limited.

Yun Hon Man. Mr. Yun has served as a Director of the Company effective as of July 28, 2008. Mr. Yun has served and continues to serve as a Corporate Consultant with Smart Pine Investment Limited since September 2007, a consulting firm organized under the laws of the Hong Kong. Mr. Yun has also served (and continues to serve) as a Director of Chisen Electric Corporation since November 24, 2008 (OTCBB: CIEC). Prior to that, Mr. Yun served as Corporate Controller of Hi-Tech Wealth Inc. (n/k/a China Mobile Media Technology, Inc.)(OTCBB: CHMO) from January 2007 through August 2007. From January 2003 through December 2006, Mr Yun serves as Corporate Controller of General Components, Inc. (n/k/a China Mobile Media Technology, Inc.)(OTCBB: CHMO). Mr. Yun is a chartered accountant having memberships with the institute of chartered accountants in England and Wales. He is also a Fellow Member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants. He is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of International Accountants, the Society of Registered Financial Planners, the Institute of Financial Accountants and the Institute of Crisis and Risk Management. Mr. Yun received is MBA at the University of Western Sydney in 2007, his Higher Diploma in Business Studies at the City Polytechnic School of Hong Kong and his Diploma in Accountancy from Morrison Hill Technical Institute in 1988.

 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)

Lu Guangming. Mr. Lu has served as a Director the Company effective as of July 28, 2008. Mr. Lu has served as Assistant Chairman and Vice-President of CH International since October 2007. From April 1997 through July 2001, Mr. Lu served as Production Manager of CH Lamps. From August 2001 through January 2003, Mr. Lu served as Deputy Chief Technology Officer of CH Lighting, a company organized under the laws of the PRC. From January 2003 through March 2004, Mr. Lu served as General Manager of Shangyu CH Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the PRC. From April 2004 through September 2007, Mr. Lu served as Deputy Chief Technology Officer, General Manager and Supply Chain Vice President of CH Lighting PRC. Mr. Lu was educated in VMTA (Ningbo) and earned an EMBA degree in 2005. Mr. Lu graduated from Southwest Science and Technology University of Network Education Economics in 2006.
 
Involvement In Certain Legal Proceedings
 
None of the members of the Board of Directors or other executives has been involved in any bankruptcy proceedings, criminal proceedings, any proceeding involving any possibility of enjoining or suspending members of our Board of Directors or other executives from engaging in any business, securities or banking activities, and have not been found to have violated, nor been accused of having violated, any federal or state securities or commodities laws.

Promoters and Control Persons

None.
 
Significant Employees

The Company has no significant employees.  

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
 
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our officers and directors, and persons who own more than ten percent (10%) of a registered class of our equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent (10%) stockholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
 
Based solely on a review of the copies of such forms furnished to us, we believe that during the year ended September 30, 2009 all officers, directors and ten percent (10%) beneficial owners who were subject to the provisions of Section 16(a) complied with all of the filing requirements during the year.
 
Committees of our Board of Directors
 
Our Board of Directors has an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Nominating Committeee established in accordance with the Exchange Act and NASDAQ rules.  The Audit Committee met one time, the Compensation Committee met zero time and the Nominating Committee met zero time between the date after the Exchange on July 16, 2008 and September 30, 2008.  A brief description of each committee is set forth below.
 
·
Audit Committee – The purpose of the Audit Committee is to provide assistance to our Board of Directors in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities relating to our consolidated financial statements and financial reporting process and internal controls in consultation with our independent registered public accountants and internal auditors. The Audit Committee is also responsible for ensuring that the independent registered public accountants submit a formal written statement to us regarding relationships and services which may affect the auditors’ objectivity and independence. During fiscal year 2009, members of the Audit Committee were directors Lu Guangming (Chairman), Yun Hon Man and Ge Minhai. Our Audit Committee financial expert is Ge Minhai, an independent director.  Effective December 29, 2008, Lu Guangming resigned as a member of the Audit Committee, the Company’s Board appointed Han Lijun to serve as a member and the Board appointed Ge Minhai to serve as Chairman.
 
 
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·
Compensation Committee – Directors Lu Guangming (Chairman) Yun Hon Man and Ge Minhai were members of our Compensation Committee during fiscal 2009. The purpose of the Compensation Committee is to review and make recommendations to our Board of Directors regarding all forms of compensation to be provided to the executive officers and directors of our company, including stock compensation and loans, and all bonus and stock compensation to all employees.
 
·
Nominating Committee – Directors Lu Guangming (Chairman), Yun Hon Man and Ge Minhai were members of our Nominating Committee during fiscal 2009. The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to review the composition and evaluate the performance of the Board, recommend persons for election to the Board and evaluate director compensation; The nominating committee is also responsible for reviewing the composition of committees of the Board and recommending persons to be members of such committees, and maintaining compliance of committee membership with applicable regulatory requirements.  The Company has not adopted procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors.
 
Code of Ethics
 
We have adopted a Code of Ethics in accordance with the rules of the SEC and NASDAQ. Our Code of Ethics, which are referenced as Exhibit 14.1 herein, applies to all of our directors, officers and employees. The Code of Ethics, and any amendments to, or waivers from, the Code of Ethics, is available in print, at no charge, to any stockholder who requests such information.

ITEM 11.
Executive Compensation
 
Compensation Discussion and Analysis

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

Summary Compensation Table

The following table sets forth compensation information for services rendered by certain of our current and former executive officers in all capacities during the last two (2) completed fiscal years (ended September 30, 2009 and 2008). The compensation listed below which will be paid to our new officers will be paid by CH International. The following information includes the U.S. dollar value of base salaries, bonus awards, the number of stock options granted and certain other compensation, if any, whether paid or deferred.
 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)
 
Name And
Principal
Function
(a)
 
Year
(b)
   
Salary
(US$)
(c)
   
Bonus
(US$)
(d)
   
Stock
Awards
(US$)
(e)
   
Option
Awards
(US$)
(f)
   
Non-
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
(US$)
(g)
   
Non-
qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
(US$)
(h)
   
All
Other
Compensation
(US$)
(i)
   
Total
(US$)
(j)
 
                                                       
Zhao Guosong
President & Chief Executive Officer (1)
   
2008
2009
     
79
79
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
79
79
 
                                                                         
Huang Hsiao-I,
Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary (2)
   
2008
2009
     
17
26
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
17
26
 
                                                                         
Gan Caiying
Vice Chairman of CH International and Vice Chairman of the Board of the Company(3)
   
2008
2009
     
34
35
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
34
35
 
                                                                         
Lu Guangming
Assistant Chairman and Vice-President of CH International and Director of the Company(4)
   
2008
2009
     
25
25
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
-0-
-0-
     
25
25
 
 
(1)
Zhao Guosong has served as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer since the Closing Date of the Exchange (July 16, 2008).  These amounts have been paid by CH International, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, for services rendered to CH International and CH Lighting PRC.
(2) 
Huang Hsiao-I has served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer since the Closing Date of the Exchange (July 16, 2008) and Corporate Secretary since August 25, 2008.  These amounts have been paid by CH International, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, for services rendered to the Company and CH International.
(3)
Gan Caiyang is a founder and Vice Chairman of CH International and has served as Vice Chairman of the Board of the Company since July 16, 2008 as Vice Chairman of CH International effective July 28, 2008.  These amounts have been paid by CH International, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, for services rendered to CH International.
(4)
Lu Guangming has served as Assistant Chairman and Vice President of CH International since October 2007 and as a Director of the Company effective July 28, 2008.  These amounts have been paid by CH International, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, for services rendered to CH International.

Grants of Plan-Based Awards
 
None.
 
Outstanding Equity Awards At Fiscal Year End
None.

 
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Option Exercises and Stock Vested
 
None.
 
Pension Benefits
 
None.
 
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
 
None.
 
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
 
None.
 
Additional Narrative Disclosure
 
None.
 
Compensation of Directors
 
The Company did not provide any compensation to its Directors during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.  The Company may establish certain compensation plans (e.g. options, cash for attending meetings, etc.) with respect to Directors in the future.
 
Employment Agreements
 
There are currently no employment agreements by and between the Company and its employees or the Group and its employees.
 
ITEM 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
 
The following table sets forth each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of five (5%) percent or more of our Common Stock, all directors individually and all directors and officers as a group as of September 30, 2009. Each person named below has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares shown unless otherwise indicated.

Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner(1)
 
Amount of
Direct
Ownership
   
Amount of
Indirect
Ownership
   
Total
Beneficial
Ownership
   
Percentage
of Class(2)
 
Zhao Guosong, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
    0       78,134,880 (3)     78,134,880 (3)     65.11 %
Huang Hsiao-I, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
    0       2,046,000 (4)     2,046,000 (4)     1.71 %
Gan Caiying, Director (Vice Chairman) 
    0       78,134,880 (5)     78,134,880 (5)     65.11 %
Han Lijun, Director
    0       0       0       0 %
Ge Minhai, Director
    0       0       0       0 %
He Wei, Director
    0       0       0       0 %
Yun Hon Man, Director
    0       0       0       0 %
Lu Guangming, Director
    0       465,000 (6)     465,000 (6)     0.3875 %
ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS AS A GROUP (8 PERSONS):
    0       80,180,880       80,180,880       66.82 %
KEG International Limited
Room 42, 4F
New Henry House
10 Ice House Street
Central, Hong Kong
    93,000,000       0       93,000,000       77.50 %
 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)
 
 * less than one percent (1%)

(1)
Unless otherwise noted, each beneficial owner has the same address as the Company.
(2)
Applicable percentage of ownership is based on 120,000,000 shares of our Common Stock outstanding as of September 30, 2009, together with securities exercisable or convertible into shares of Common Stock within sixty (60) days of September 30, 2009 for each stockholder. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of Common Stock are deemed to be beneficially owned by the person holding such securities for the purpose of computing the percentage of ownership of such person, but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Note that affiliates are subject to Rule 144 and Insider trading regulations - percentage computation is for form purposes only.
(3)
Zhao Guosong may be considered to beneficially own 66,960,000 shares by virtue of his 72% ownership in KEG International Limited and 11,174,880 shares by virtue of his spouse’s (Gan Caiying’s) approximate 12% ownership in KEG International Limited, which owns 93,000,000 shares of Common Stock.
(4)
Huang Hsiao-I may be considered to beneficially own 2,046,000 shares by virtue of his 2.2% ownership in KEG International Limited, which owns 93,000,000 shares of Common Stock.
(5)
Gan Caiying may be considered to beneficially own 11,174,880 shares by virtue of her approximate 12% ownership in KEG International Limited and 66,960,000 shares by virtue of her spouse’s (Zhao Guosong’s) 72% ownership in KEG International Limited, which owns 93,000,000 shares of Common Stock.
(6)
Lu Guangming may be considered to beneficially own 465,000 shares by virtue of his 0.5% ownership in KEG International Limited, which owns 93,000,000 shares of Common Stock.
 
 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)
 
ITEM 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
 
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008 (and prior to the Company's reverse merger on July 16, 2008), the Company made a $636 unsecured advance to Ms. Gan Cai Ying, a Director of the Company and the spouse of Mr. Zhao, the Company's President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board which was payable on demand and bore no interest through July 16, 2008 and thereafter, variable interest at the 1-3 Year Lending Rate offered by the People's Bank of China plus 0.5% per annum. As of September 30, 2009, this advance was fully paid off.
 
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, the Company made a $154 unsecured advance to Shangyu Chenhui Childcare Products Company Limited, a company under common control of Mr. Zhao, which was payable on demand and bore no interest through July 16, 2008 and thereafter, variable interest at the 1-3 Year Lending Rate offered by the People's Bank of China plus 0.5% per annum. As of September 30, 2009, this advance was fully paid off.
 
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, the Company made a $26,352 unsecured advance to Shangyu Henghui Electronic Products Manufacturing Company Limited (Henghui), a company under common control of Mr. Zhao, which was payable on demand and bore no interest through July 16, 2008 and thereafter, variable interest at the 1-3 Year Lending Rate offered by the People's Bank of China plus 0.5% per annum. A balance of $15,804 was transferred to a long-term note receivable and a balance of $10,458 was transferred to a short-term note receiveable during the year ended September 30, 2009 as the Company signed fixed term, interest-free notes with this related party. As of September 30, 2009, there was a balance of $28,829 on such notes receivable.
 
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, the Company made a $7 unsecured advance to Zhejiang Chenhui Yingbao Childcare Products Company Limited (Yingbao Childcare), a company under common control of Mr. Zhao, which was payable on demand and bore no interest through July 16, 2008 and thereafter, variable interest at the 1-3 Year Lending Rate offered by the People's Bank of China plus 0.5% per annum. A balance of $5,645 was transferred to a long-term note receiveable during the year ended September 30, 2009 as the Company signed a fixed term, interest-free note with this related party. As of September 30, 2009, there was a balance of $16,318 on such note receivable.
 
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, the Company made interest-free, unsecured advances with no fixed repayment terms to its employees in the aggregate $255. The amounts due from the Company's employees primarily represent advances to sales personnel of the Company for business and travel related expenses. As of September 30, 2009, $255 of such advances was outstanding.
 
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2008 and 2009, Mr. Zhao made an unsecured, interest free advances to the Company of $3,203 and $125, respectively, $125 of which remained outstanding as of September 30, 2009.
 
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2008 and 2009, Shaoxing Umbrella Factory, a company under common control of Mr. Zhao, made unsecured, interest free advances to the Company of $25 and $39, respectively, $39 of which remained outstanding as of September 30, 2009.
 
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2008, Shangyu Hecheng Plastic and Metal Products Company Limited, a company under common control of Mr. Zhao, made an unsecured, interest free advance to the Company of $398. As of September 30, 2009, such advance was fully paid off.
 
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2008 and 2009, Mr. Zhao and Ms. Gan provided guarantees for short term bank loans borrowed by the Company and as of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2008 and 2009, such guarantees amounted to $2,022 and $17,711, respectively.
 
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2008 and 2009, Henghui provided guarantees for short term bank loans borrowed by the Company and as of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2008 and 2009, such guarantees amounted to $2,917 and $512, respectively.
 
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2008 and 2009, the Company provided cash as collateral for bank acceptance notes issued by Henghui and as of September 30, 2008 and 2009, such cash collateral amounted to $4,376 and $1,463, respectively.
 
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, Yingbao Childcare provided guarantees for short term bank loans borrowed by the Company and as of September 30, 2009, such guarantee amounted to $10,823.
 
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2008 and 2009, Yingbao Childcare provided a guarantee for the financial obligations, sale-leaseback borrowed by the Company and as of September 30, 2008 and 2009, such guarantees amounted to $3,325 and $2,413, respectively.
 
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, the Company received interest income from Henghui of $59 for the purpose of loans from the Company.
 
During the fiscal years ended Septmeber 30, 2008 and 2009, the Company paid fees for the rental of doom from Shaoxing Umbrella Factory, a company under common control of Mr. Zhao. As of September 30, 2008 and 2009, such fees amounted to $14 and $15, respectively.

Director Independence
 
The following directors are independent: Yun Hon Man, Han Lijun, Ge Minhai, and He Wei.
 
The following directors are not independent: Zhao Guosong, Lu Guangming and Gan Caiying.
 
Promoters and Certain Control Persons
 
None.
 
ITEM 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The firm of Mazars CPA Limited served as our principal independent registered public accounting firm from August 25, 2008 to September 24, 2009. Effective as of September 29, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Registrant approved the engagement of Weinberg & Company, P.A. as its principal independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Registrant’s financial statements.  The following is a summary of fees incurred for services rendered by Mazars CPA Limited and Weinberg.
 
 
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(In thousands for dollar amount)

Audit Fees
 
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, the fees for Weinberg were US$180 for the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, the fees for our former principal accountant, Mazars were US$175 for the audit of our  year 2008 consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, the fees for our former principal accountant, Mazars, were US$64 for quarterly reviews for the periods ended December 31, 2008, March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009.
 
Audit-Related Fees
 
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, neither Mazars nor Weinberg rendered assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of financial statements.
 
Tax Fees
 
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, neither Mazars nor Weinberg rendered assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of financial statements.
 
All Other Fees
 
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, there were no fees billed for products and services provided by Mazars or Weinberg other than those set forth above.
 
Audit Committee Pre-Approval
 
The policy of the Audit Committee is to pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided by the independent accountants. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax fees, and other services. Pre-approval is generally provided for up to one year and any pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services. The Audit Committee has delegated pre-approval authority to certain committee members when expedition of services is necessary. The independent accountants and management are required to periodically report to the full Audit Committee regarding the extent of services provided by the independent accountants in accordance with this pre-approval delegation, and the fees for the services performed to date. All of the services described above in this Item 14 were approved in advance by the Audit Committee during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.
 
 
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PART IV
 
ITEM 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
 
(a)           Financial Statements and Schedules
 
The financial statements are set forth under Item 8 of this Annual Report. Financial statement schedules have been omitted since they are either not required, not applicable, or the information is otherwise included.
 
(b)           Exhibits
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
Location
2.1
 
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization regarding the merger of Innovative Coatings Corporation with and into ICC Holdings Corp.
 
Incorporated by reference to Instachem Systems, Inc.’s Current Report as filed with the SEC on August 29, 2003
2.2
 
Stock Purchase Agreement, by and between David Lennox and Instachem Systems, Inc.
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB as filed with the SEC on January 20, 2006
2.3
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger between Instachem Systems, Inc. and Sino-Biotics, Inc.
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB as filed with the SEC on January 20, 2006
2.4
 
Share Exchange Agreement, dated July 16, 2008, by and among Sino-Biotics, Inc., KEG International Limited and CH International Holdings Limited
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on July 16, 2008
3.1
 
Certificate of Incorporation of Sino-Biotics, Inc.
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB as filed with the SEC on January 20, 2006
3.2
 
Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of Sino-Biotics, Inc.
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB as filed with the SEC on January 20, 2006
3.3
 
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Sino-Biotics, Inc.
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB as filed with the SEC on January 20, 2006
3.4
 
Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of Sino-Biotics, Inc. dated December 13, 2008 (increase of authorized shares).
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on July 16, 2008
3.5
 
Memorandum and Articles of Association of CH International Holdings Limited
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on July 16, 2008
3.6
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of CH Lighting International Corporation, effective as of August 25, 2008
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on August 26, 2008
14.1
 
Code of Ethics
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on December 29, 2008
16.1
 
Auditor Letter of Mazars CPA Limited, dated September 25, 2009
 
Provided herewith


 
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21
 
List of Subsidiaries of CH Lighting International Corporation
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on July 16, 2008
31.1
 
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Provided herewith
31.2
 
Certifications of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Provided herewith
32.1
 
Certification Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002
 
Provided herewith
32.2
 
Certification Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002
 
Provided herewith
99.1
 
Audit Committee Charter
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on August 26, 2008
99.2
 
Compensation Committee Charter
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on August 26, 2008
99.3
 
Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Charter
 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on August 26, 2008
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on our behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Date: December 29, 2009
 
   
 
By:
/s/ Zhao Guosong
   
Zhao Guosong
   
President, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer
     
   
/s/ Huang Hsiao-I
   
Huang Hsiao-I
   
Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary, Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on the dates indicated.
 
Signatures
 
Title
 
Date
         
/s/ Zhao Guosong
 
President, Chief Executive Officer,
   
Zhao Guosong 
 
Principal Executive Officer and
 
December 29, 2009 
   
Chairman of the Board
   
         
/s/ Huang Hsiao-I
       
Huang Hsiao-I 
 
Chief Financial Officer, Corporate
 
December 29, 2009 
   
Secretary and Principal Financial
   
   
and Accounting Officer 
   
         
/s/ Gan Caiying
       
Gan Caiying
 
Vice Chairman of the Board 
 
December 29, 2009 
         
/s/ Han Lijun
       
Han Lijun
 
Director 
 
December 29, 2009 
         
/s/ Ge Minhai
       
Ge Minhai
 
Director 
 
December 29, 2009 
         
/s/ He Wei
       
He Wei
 
Director 
 
December 29, 2009 
         
/s/ Yun Hon Man
       
Yun Hon Man
 
Director 
 
December 29, 2009 
         
/s/  Lu Guangming
       
Lu Guangming
 
Director 
 
December 29, 2009 
 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
 


CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.)
AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONTENTS

PAGE
1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF WEINBERG & COMPANY, P.A. FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
     
PAGE
2
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF MAZARS CPA LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
     
PAGE
3-4
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
     
PAGE
5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
     
PAGE
6
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
     
PAGE
7-8
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
     
PAGE
9-37
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008

 
 

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of:
CH Lighting International Corporation

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of CH Lighting International Corporation (formerly Sino–Biotics, Inc.) and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended.  These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement.  The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.  Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of CH Lighting International Corporation and Subsidiaries as of September 30, 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ Weinberg & Company, P.A.

Boca Raton, Florida
December 18, 2009

 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACOUNTING FIRM

To the Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Stockholders
CH Lighting International Corporation
(formerly Sino-Biotics, Inc.)

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of CH Lighting International Corporation (“CH Lighting”) and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2008, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing auditing procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. Our audits also included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
Mazars CPA Limited
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
December 29, 2008, except for Note 17 which is as of December 29, 2009
 
F-2

 
CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
(In thousands except par value and number of shares)
           
             
ASSETS
           
             
Current Assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,792     $ 3,154  
Restricted cash
    37,342       16,314  
Other financial assets
    -       2,918  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,167 and $337 at September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively
    18,346       18,871  
Inventories, net of provision of $157 at September 30, 2009
    12,260       15,303  
Other receivables
    395       4,093  
Due from employees
    255       -  
Prepayments
    284       2,724  
Deferred tax assets
    454       -  
Due from related parties, current portion
    -       7,058  
Short-term notes receivable from unrelated parties
    2,118       -  
Short-term notes receivable from related parties
    10,573       -  
Total Current Assets
    84,819       70,435  
                 
Long-Term Assets
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    13,786       13,770  
Construction in progress
    1,500       2,548  
Prepayment for equipment
    1,897       -  
Due from related parties, long-term portion
    -       27,444  
Long-term notes receivable from unrelated parties , net discount of $71 at September 30, 2009
    1,041       -  
Long-term notes receivable from related parties, net discount of $2,349 at September 30, 2009
    34,574       -  
Land use right, net
    839       887  
Total Long-Term Assets
    53,637       44,649  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
    138,456       115,084  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
    17,645       22,135  
Short-term bank borrowings
    75,085       50,849  
Notes payable
    16,041       4,519  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    2,394       1,024  
Customer deposits
    2,038       3,291  
Due to related parties
    164       3,626  
Income tax payable
    200       376  
Financial obligations, sale-lease back, net-current portion
    2,413       3,068  
Total Current Liabilities
    115,980       88,888  
                 
Long-Term Liabilities
               
Financial obligations, sale-lease back, net-long-term portion
    624       6,093  
Government subsidies
    -       96  
Deferred tax liabilities
    1,304       688  
Total Long-Term Liabilities
    1,928       6,877  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
  $ 117,908     $ 95,765  

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
(In thousands except par value and number of shares)
           
             
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
  $ -     $ -  
                 
EQUITY
               
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 0 share issued and outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 120,000,000 shares issued and outstanding
    120       120  
Additional paid-in capital
    1,500       962  
Statutory reserves
    1,168       740  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    1,601       2,124  
Retained earnings
    16,093       15,307  
Total Stockholders’ Equity
    20,482       19,253  
                 
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
    66       66  
                 
TOTAL EQUITY
    20,548       19,319  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 138,456     $ 115,084  

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
 
F-4

 
CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   
Year ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
(In thousands except net income per share and number of shares)
           
             
REVENUES
  $ 47,334     $ 90,864  
REVENUES FROM GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES
    10,125       -  
TOTAL REVENUES
    57,459       90,864  
                 
COST OF SALES
    (38,264 )     (62,340 )
                 
GROSS PROFIT
    19,195       28,524  
                 
Selling, marketing and distribution expenses
    (5,616 )     (3,071 )
Non-cash marketing expense - discount on notes receivable
    (3,448 )     -  
General and administrative expenses
    (6,773 )     (6,410 )
TOTAL OPERATION EXPENSES
    (15,837 )     (9,481 )
                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    3,358       19,043  
                 
Amortization of discount on notes receivable
    1,031       -  
Interest income
    882       815  
Interest expense
    (4,745 )     (3,941 )
Other government subsidies
    685       595  
Other expenses
    (61 )     (11 )
                 
INCOME BEFROE INCOME TAXES
    1,150       16,501  
                 
Income tax benefit (expense)
    64       (2,091 )
                 
NET INCOME
    1,214       14,410  
                 
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
    -       (2 )
                 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST
    1,214       14,408  
                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
               
                 
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain, net of tax
    (523 )     1,551  
                 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $    691     $   15,959  
                 
NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST, BASIC AND DILUTED
  $    0.01     $   0.15  
                 
WeWEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING, BASIC AND DILUTED
    120,000,000       98,621,918  

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
 
F-5

 
 CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of shares)

   
Common Stock Issued
     
Additional
Paid-in
   
Statutory
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
   
 Retained
   
Non
Controlling
       
   
Shares
   
Par Value
   
Capital
   
Reserves
   
Income
   
Earnings
   
Interest
   
Total
 
Balance as of October 1, 2007
    93,000,000     $ 93     $ -     $ 228     $ 573     $ 2,857     $ -     $ 3,751  
                                                                 
Recapitalization upon reverse acquisition
    27,000,000       27       -       -       -       (27 )     -       -  
                                                                 
Capital contribution by minority equity holder
    -       -       -       -       -       -       64       64  
                                                                 
Dividend paid
    -       -       -       -       -       (1,419 )     -       (1,419 )
                                                                 
Stock-based employee Compensation-contributed capital
    -       -       962       -       -       -       -       962  
                                                                 
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       14,408       2       14,410  
                                                                 
Transfers to statutory reserve
    -       -       -       512       -       (512 )     -       -  
                                                                 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    -       -       -       -       1,551       -       -       1,551  
                                                                 
Balance as of September 30, 2008
    120,000,000     $ 120     $ 962     $ 740     $ 2,124     $ 15,307     $ 66     $ 19,319  
                                                                 
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       1,214       -       1,214  
                                                                 
Stock-based employee Compensation- contributed capital
    -       -       538       -       -       -       -       538  
                                                                 
Transfers to statutory reserve
    -       -       -       428       -       (428 )     -       -  
                                                                 
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax
    -       -       -       -       (523 )     -       -       (523 )
                                                                 
Balance as of September 30, 2009
    120,000,000     $ 120     $ 1,500     $ 1,168     $ 1,601     $ 16,093     $ 66     $ 20,548  
 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
 
F-6

 
CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   
Year ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                 
Net income
  $ 1,214     $ 14,410  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
    1,669       1,214  
Amortization of land use right
    48       38  
Amortization of financial obligations, sale-lease back
    722       -  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    2,063       -  
Provision for slow-moving inventories
    157       -  
Notes receivable discount
    3,448       -  
Amortization of notes receivable discount
    (1,031 )     -  
Government subsidies
    (96 )     (595 )
Foreign exchange loss
    -       556  
Imputed interest expenses
    -       175  
Deferred taxation
    162       1,146  
Stock-based employee compensation expenses
    538       962  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase) Decrease in:
               
Accounts receivable
    (1,538 )     (9,614 )
Other receivables
    285       3,431  
Prepayments
    2,440       49  
Inventories
    2,886       1,837  
Increase (Decrease) in:
               
Accounts payable
    (4,490 )     14,005  
Notes payable
    -       (2,420 )
Accrued expenses and other accrued liabilities
    1,370       (1,736 )
Customer deposits
    (1,253 )     782  
Income tax payable
    (176 )     (79 )
Net cash provided by operating activities:
    8,418       24,161  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (637 )     (4,135 )
Investment in restricted cash
    -       6,020  
Prepayment for equipment
    (1,897 )     -  
Increase in principal of long-term notes receivable from unrelated parties
    (1,111 )     -  
Increase in principal of long-term notes receivable from related parties
    (15,472 )     -  
Increase in principal of short-term notes receivable from unrelated parties
    (2,118 )     -  
Increase in principal of short-term notes receivable from related parties
    (115 )     -  
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities:
  $  (21,350 )   $  1,885  

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   
Year ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousand)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
           
Capital contribution to a subsidiary by its non-controlling equity holder
  $ -     $ 64  
Restricted cash
    (21,028 )     -  
Dividends paid
    -       (1,419 )
Increase in advance to related parties
    (3,717 )     (34,533 )
Proceeds from due from related parties
    2,595       -  
Proceeds from notes payable
    11,522       -  
Proceeds from short-term bank borrowings
    103,782       48,493  
Government subsidies received
    -       87  
Repayment of short-term bank borrowings
    (76,628 )     (43,394 )
Net proceeds from financial obligations, sale-leaseback
    -       4,444  
Repayment of financial obligations, sale-leaseback
    (3,433 )     (2,418 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    13,093       (28,676 )
                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    161       (2,630 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of year
    3,154       5,340  
Effect on exchange rate changes
    (523 )     444  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AT END OF YEAR
  $ 2,792     $ 3,154  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Interest received
  $ 873     $ 815  
Taxes paid
  $ 469     $ 1,120  
Interest paid
  $ 2,353     $ 3,766  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH DISCLOSURES:
               
Other financial assets received from related parties
  $ -     $ 2,918  
Due from related parties transferred to long-term notes receivable
  $ 21,449     $ -  
Due from related parties transferred to short-term notes receivable
  $ 10,458     $ -  
Construction in progress transferred to property, plan an equipment
  $ 1,051     $ -  

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 
F-8

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands)

1.
ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

CH Lighting International Corporation (“CH Lighting”), formerly known as Sino-Biotics, Inc., was incorporated on July 6, 2005 under the laws of the State of Delaware, and adopted its existing name effective on August 25, 2008. Its common stock is currently trade on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) of NASDAQ under the symbol “CHHN”.

CH Lighting is an investment holding company with no operation. The principal activities of its subsidiaries (together with CH Lighting, collectively referred to as “the Company”) are manufacture and sale of lighting source products and lighting electronic products and investment holding.

Details of CH Lighting’s subsidiaries as of September 30, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:

Name
 
Place and Date of
Establishment /
Incorporation
 
Percentage of
Ownership
 
Principal Activities
             
CH International Holdings Limited (“CH International”)
 
British Virgin Islands
 
100%
 
Investment holding
             
Zhejiang CH Lighting Company Limited (“Zhejiang CH”) *
 
Zhejiang,
the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”)
September 27, 2000
 
100%
 
Manufacture and sales of lighting source products
             
Zhejiang CH Lighting Technology Company Limited (“CH Technology”) *
 
Zhejiang,
the PRC
March 31, 2003
 
100%
 
Manufacture and sales of lighting electronic products
             
Zhejiang Shaoxing CH Lamps Manufacturing Company Limited (“CH Lamps”) *
 
Zhejiang,
the PRC
December 13, 1999
 
100%
 
Manufacture of lighting source products
             
Shangyu CH Laboratory Testing Company Limited (“CH Lab”) *
 
Zhejiang,
the PRC
January 7, 2008
 
90%
 
Laboratory testing services of lighting source and electronic products
             
CH Lighting (Hong Kong) Limited (“CH Hong Kong”)
 
Hong Kong
November 10, 2000
 
100%
 
Trading of lighting source products

* These are direct translation of name in Chinese for identification purpose only and are not the official name in English.

 
F-9

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of shares and par value)

1.
ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)

On July 16, 2008, CH Lighting entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with CH International and KEG International Limited (“KEG”), a company incorporated in the British Virgins Islands. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, CH Lighting acquired all of the issued and outstanding common stock of CH International from KEG in exchange for 93,000,000 newly-issued shares of CH Lighting’s common stock, par value of $0.001, representing 77.5% of CH Lighting’s common stock issued and outstanding upon completion of the share exchange (the “Share Exchange Transaction”).

During the year ended September 30, 2008, CH Lighting (i) implemented a 1 for 1,000 reverse stock split and issued 128 shares for fractional share issuance on December 13, 2007, (ii) converted a $65 convertible promissory note and all related accrued interest into 25,999,998 shares of common stock on January 28, 2008, (iii) converted a $10 convertible promissory note and all related accrued interest into 3,000,000 shares of common stock on January 31, 2008 and (iv) implemented a 6 for 1 forward stock split on March 31, 2008. There were 29,180,616 shares of CH Lighting’s common stocks issued and outstanding immediately before the completion of the Share Exchange Transaction.

Upon completion of the Share Exchange Transaction (including, but not limited to, the cancellation of the 2,180,616 shares of CH Lighting’s common stock concurrent and simultaneous with the consummation of the Share Exchange Agreement), there were 120,000,000 shares of CH Lighting’s common stock issued and outstanding.

The acquisition by CH Lighting of CH International was deemed to be a reverse acquisition in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In accordance with the Accounting and Financial Reporting Interpretations and Guidance prepared by the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, CH Lighting (the legal acquirer) is considered the accounting acquiree and CH International (the legal acquiree) is considered the accounting acquirer. The consolidated financial statements of the consolidated entity are in substance be those of CH International, with the assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses, of CH Lighting being included effective from the date of completion of Share Exchange Transaction. CH Lighting is deemed to be a continuation of business of CH International. The outstanding common stock of CH Lighting prior to the Share Exchange Transaction is accounted for at net book value and no goodwill was recognized.


 
F-10

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands)

1.
 ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)

In order to rationalize the corporate structure and prepare for the Share Exchange Transaction, CH International and other subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “CH International Group”) underwent a reorganization (“Reorganization”) as follows:

• On July 16, 2004, CH International acquired 25% equity interest in each of Zhejiang CH and CH Technology from nominees of Mr. Zhao Guo Song (Mr. Zhao), then the sole shareholder of the CH International, at a consideration of $500 and $75, respectively.

• On November 5, 2004, CH International acquired 25% equity interest in CH Lamps from a nominee of Mr. Zhao at a consideration of $50.

• On November 11, 2006, CH International acquired the remaining 75% equity interest in Zhejiang CH from Mr. Zhao and his nominee at a total consideration of $1,500.

• On November 22, 2006 and November 29, 2006, CH International acquired the remaining 75% equity interest in CH Technology from Mr. Zhao and his nominee at a total consideration of $225.

• On December 11, 2006, CH International acquired the remaining 75% equity interest in CH Lamps from a nominee of Mr. Zhao at a consideration of $150.

• On February 9, 2007, Zhejiang CH acquired the entire equity interest in CH Hong Kong from Mr. Zhao and his nominee at a total consideration of HKD10 (equivalent to $1).

• On January 7, 2008, Zhejiang CH established a 90% owned subsidiary, CH Lab, with registered capital of RMB 4,500 (equivalent to $599). The remaining 10% equity interest is held by Mr. Zhao.

• On May 6, 2008, CH International declared and paid dividends of $1,419 to Mr. Zhao.

• On June 15, 2008, Mr. Zhao transferred all his 100% equity interest in the CH International to KEG, in which Mr. Zhao owns 100% of KEG’s issued and outstanding capital stock. As a result of the transaction, CH International became a wholly owned subsidiary of KEG.

Since the ultimate beneficial owner of the companies comprising the CH International Group was, all the time prior to the completion of the Reorganization, Mr. Zhao, the ownership transfer transaction was accounted for as a transfer of entities under common control in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805 (formerly Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, Business Combinations). Hence, the consolidation has been accounted for at historical cost and prepared on the basis as if the Reorganization had become effective as of the beginning of the first period presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

On July 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASC 105-10 (formerly SFAS No. 168, The FASB ASC and Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162). ASC 105-10 establishes the FASB ASC as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied in preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. The adoption of this standard had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 
F-11

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands)

2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Basis of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CH Lighting and its subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
 
Earings per Share

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common stocks 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 stocks that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. There were no potentially dilutive securities for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Revenue Recognition

Operating revenue represents the sale of goods at invoiced value to customers, net of returns, discounts and value-added tax (“VAT”), and is recognized when goods are delivered to customers, the significant risks and rewards of ownership of goods have been transferred to customers, the sales price to the customers is fixed or determinable and the collectability of consideration is reasonably assured.

The Company estimate sales return based on the amount of defective goods actually returned after the reporting period.  There was no sales return for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Shipping and handling costs related to sales to third parties are reported as sales, marketing and distribution expenses.

Research and Development

Research and development activities are expensed and charged to general administrative expenses as incurred. Research and development costs were $536 and $580 for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Advertising and Promotion Costs

Advertising and promotion costs are expensed as selling, marketing and distribution expenses as incurred. Advertising costs were $244 and $759 for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Retirement Plan Costs

Retirement benefits in the form of contributions under defined contribution retirement plans to the relevant authorities are charged to operations as incurred. Retirement benefits amounting to $175 and $184 were charged to operations for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

 
F-12

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except PPE useful lives)

2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequence attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statement of income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not these items will either expire before the Company is able to realize their benefits, or that future deductibility is uncertain. See Note 18.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity during the year from transactions and other events, excluding the changes resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, and is not included in the computation of income tax expense or benefit. Accumulated comprehensive income consists of changes in unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation.

Property, Plant and Equipment (“PPE”)

PPE are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, and include expenditure that substantially increases the useful lives of existing assets.

Depreciation is provided over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.  Estimated useful lives are as follows:

Buildings
20 years
Furniture, fixtures and office equipments
5 years
Motor vehicles
10 years
Machinery and equipment
10 years

When assets are sold or retired, their costs and accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the consolidated financial statements and any gain or loss resulting from their disposal is recognized in the period of disposition as an element of other income. See Note 6.

Construction in Progress

Construction in progress consists of factories and office buildings under construction and machinery pending installation and includes the costs of construction, machinery and equipment, and any interest charges arising from borrowings used to finance these assets during the period of construction or installation. No provision for depreciation is made on construction in progress until such time as the relevant assets are completed and ready for their intended use. See Note 7.

 
F-13

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except exchange rate)

2. 
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Land Use Rights

According to the laws of China, the government owns all the land in China. Companies or individuals are authorized to possess and use the land only through land use rights granted by the Chinese government. The land use rights granted to the Company are being amortized using the straight-line method over the lease term of thirty years. See Note 8.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-term assets of the Company are reviewed annually as to whether their carrying value has become impaired, pursuant to the guidelines established in FASB ASC 360 (formerly SFAS No. 144 Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets).  The Company considers assets to be impaired if the carrying value exceeds the future projected cash flows from the related operations.  The Company also re-evaluates the periods of amortization to determine whether subsequent events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives. There were no impairments for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which is based on estimated selling prices less any further costs expected to be incurred for completion and disposal. Cost of raw materials is calculated using the weighted average method. Finished goods costs are determined using the weighted average method and comprise direct materials, direct labor and an appropriate proportion of overhead. At September 30, 2009, the Company has a provision for slow moving inventories $157. See Note 5.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For financial reporting purposes, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains no bank account in the United States of America. The Company maintains its bank accounts in China and Hong Kong.

Foreign Currency Translation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars. The functional currency of the Company is the Renminbi (RMB). The consolidated financial statements are translated into United States dollars from RMB at year-end exchange rates as to assets and liabilities and average exchange rates as to revenues and expenses. Capital accounts are translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transactions occurred.
 
   
September 30,
2009
   
September 30,
2008
 
Year ended RMB: $ exchange rate
    6.8376       6.8551  
Average yearly RMB: $ exchange rate
    6.8464       7.1106  

 
F-14

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands)

2. 
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated and combined financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Management makes these estimates using the best information available at the time the estimates are made. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company records compensation expense for stock-based employee compensation arrangement in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of FASB ASC 718 (formerly SFAS No. 123R,  Share-Based Payment).  The Company estimates the fair value of stock-based awards granted to employees at the grant date with reference to the Direct Comparison Method under Market Approach which assumes sale of the awarded stock in its existing state with the benefit of immediate availability and by making reference to comparable sale transactions as available in the relevant markets. The Company records stock-based compensation expense as a general and administrative expense in the period of which the stock-based awards are expected to be vested. See Note 22.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FASB ASC 820 (formerly SFAS No. 157 Fair Value Measurements) establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market

These tiers include:

 
Level 1—defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
 
 
Level 2—defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
 
 
Level 3—defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.
 
The assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to the disclosure requirements of ASC 820 as of September 30, 2009 are as follows:

         
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
   
Carrying value 
as of
September 30,
2009
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,792     $ 2,792       -       -  
                                 
Restricted cash
  $ 37,342     $ 37,342       -       -  
 
See Note 4.

 
F-15

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands)

2. 
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted ASC 805 (formerly SFAS No. 141R, Business Combinations). ASC 805 requires an acquirer to measure the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at their fair values on the acquisition date, with goodwill being the excess value over the net identifiable assets acquired. The adoption of ASC 805 did not have any effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted ASC 810-10 (formerly SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements). This Statement establishes accounting and reporting standards that require the ownership interests in subsidiaries’ non-parent owners be clearly presented in the equity section of the balance sheet; requires the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income; requires that changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary be accounted for consistently; requires that when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value and the gain or loss on the deconsolidation of the subsidiary be measured using the fair value of any noncontrolling equity; requires that entities provide disclosures that clearly identify the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. The adoption of ASC 810-10 did not have a significant effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted ASC 815-10 (formerly SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ), which amends SFAS No. 133 and expands disclosures to include information about the fair value of derivatives, related credit risks and a company’s strategies and objectives for using derivatives. The adoption of ASC 815-10 did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted ASC 815-40 (formerly Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 07-05, Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock (“EITF 07-05”). ASC 815-40 addresses the determination of whether an instrument (or an embedded feature) is indexed to an entity’s own stock, which is the first part of the scope exception in paragraph 11(a) of FASB SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“SFAS 133”). If an instrument (or an embedded feature) that has the characteristics of a derivative instrument under paragraphs 6–9 of SFAS 133 is indexed to an entity’s own stock, it is still necessary to evaluate whether it is classified in stockholders’ equity (or would be classified in stockholders’ equity if it were a freestanding instrument). Other applicable authoritative accounting literature, including Issues EITF 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company Own Stock, and EITF 05-2, The Meaning of “Conventional Debt Instrument” in Issue No. 00-19, provides guidance for determining whether an instrument (or an embedded feature) is classified in stockholders’ equity (or would be classified in stockholders’ equity if it were a freestanding instrument). ASC 815-40 does not address that second part of the scope exception in paragraph 11(a) of SFAS 133. The adoption of ASC 815-40 did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

 
F-16

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands)

2. 
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

On April 1, 2009, the FASB approved ASC 805 (formerly FSP FAS 141R-1, Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies ) ,  which amends Statement 141R and eliminates the distinction between contractual and non-contractual contingencies. Under ASC 805, an acquirer is required to recognize at fair value an asset acquired or liability assumed in a business combination that arises from a contingency if the acquisition-date fair value of that asset or liability can be determined during the measurement period. If the acquisition-date fair value cannot be determined, the acquirer applies the recognition criteria in SFAS No. 5,  Accounting for Contingencies  and Interpretation 14, “Reasonable Estimation of the Amount of a Loss – and interpretation of FASB Statement No. 5,” to determine whether the contingency should be recognized as of the acquisition date or after it. The adoption of ASC 805 did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

ASC 320-10 (formerly FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2) amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. GAAP for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. It did not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities. We are required to adopt ASC 320-10 for our interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. ASC 320-10 does not require disclosures for periods presented for comparative purposes at initial adoption. ASC 320-10 requires comparative disclosures only for periods ending after initial adoption. The adoption of ASC 320-10 did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

On April 9, 2009, the FASB also approved ASC 825-10 (formerly FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments )   to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim period financial statements of publicly traded companies and in summarized financial information required by APB Opinion No. 28,  Interim Financial Reporting . We are required to adopt ASC 825-10 for our interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. ASC 825-10 does not require disclosures for periods presented for comparative purposes at initial adoption. ASC 825-10 requires comparative disclosures only for periods ending after initial adoption. The adoption of ASC 825-10 did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009.

In June 2009, the FASB SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46©, requires an enterprise to perform an analysis and ongoing reassessments to determine whether the enterprises variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity and amends certain guidance for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity. It also requires enhanced disclosures that will provide users of financial statements with more transparent information about an enterprises involvement in a variable interest entity.  SFAS 167 is effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009 and for all interim reporting periods after that.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of SFAS 167. This recently issued but not yet enacted accounting standard has not yet been codified by the FASB. See Note 1.

 
F-17

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of customers and suppliers)

3.
OPERATING RISKS

 
(a)
Concentration of Major Customers and Suppliers

   
Year ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Major customers with revenues of more than 10% of the Company’s sales
           
Sales to major customer
  $ 5,725     $ 9,733  
Percentage of sales
    10 %     11 %
Number
    1       1  
                 
Major suppliers with purchases of more than 10% of the Company’s purchases
               
Purchases from major suppliers
  $ 9,686     $ 5,272  
Percentage of purchases
    37 %     11 %
Number
    2       1  
 
Accounts receivable related to the Company’s major customer comprised 20% and 33% of all accounts receivable as of September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Accounts payable related to the Company’s major suppliers comprised 25% and 10% of all accounts payable as of September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
 
(b)
Country Risks
 
Four of the Company’s major subsidiaries have operations conducted in the PRC. Accordingly, their businesses, financial condition and results of operations maybe influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC economy.
 
The operations in the PRC are subject to special considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in the United States. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environment and foreign currency exchange and remittance restrictions. The Company’s results maybe 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, remittances abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, inter alia. The management does not believe these risks to be significant. There can be no assurance, however, those changes in political and other conditions will not result in any adverse impact.

 
F-18

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands)

4.
RESTRICTED CASH

Restricted cash as of September 30, 2009 and 2008 represented time deposits with original maturity between three and twelve months to secure banking facilities granted by various financial institutions as follows:
 
         
September 30,
 
         
2009
   
2008
 
   
Note
             
Notes payable
   
14
   
 $
    13,057
   
 $
    4,519
 
Bills financing
 
        15(b)
     
19,890
     
7,367
 
Collateral for bank acceptance notes issued by a related party
   
      9(c)
     
1,463
     
4,428
 
A short-term bank loan
   
   15(a)
     
2,925
     
-
 
Others
           
7
     
-
 
                         
           
 $
   37,342
   
 $
  16,314
 

5.
INVENTORIES

Inventories consist of the following:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Raw materials
 
 $
   3,068
   
$
     3,397
 
Work-in-progress and semi-finished goods
   
2,463
     
2,277
 
Finished goods
   
6,886
     
9,629
 
     
12,417
     
15,303
 
                 
Less: Provision for slow-moving inventories
   
(157)
     
-
 
                 
Inventories, net
 
$
    12,260
   
$
   15,303
 

 
F-19

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands)

6.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:

         
September 30,
 
         
2009
   
2008
 
  
 
Note
             
At cost:                       
Buildings
        $ 6,967     $ 6,869  
Plant and machinery
          7,987       7,626  
Motor vehicles
          1,002       1,000  
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment
          1,181       1,167  
Assets recorded under financial obligations, sale-leaseback
 
17
      3,313       2,103  
              20,450       18,765  
Less: Accumulated depreciation
                       
Buildings
            (1,683 )     (1,317 )
Plant and machinery
            (2,726 )     (1,954 )
Motor vehicles
            (453 )     (365 )
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment
            (778 )     (651 )
Assets recorded under financial obligations, sale-leaseback
            (1,024 )     (708 )
              (6,664 )     (4,995 )
                         
Property, plant and equipment, net
          $ 13,786     $ 13,770  
 
Depreciation expense was $1,669 and $1,214 for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
The Company has pledged certain buildings and machineries as collaterals against short-term bank loans. See Note 15(a).

7.
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS

Construction in progress consists of the following:
 
         
September 30,
 
         
2009
   
2008
 
   
Note
             
Construction in progress
        $ 1,500     $ 1,497  
Construction in progress recorded under financial obligations, sale-leaseback
 
17
      -       1,051  
            $ 1,500     $ 2,548  

 

 
F-20

 

CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands)

8.
LAND USE RIGHTS

Land use rights consist of the following:
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Cost of land use rights
  $ 1,140     $ 1,137  
Less: Accumulated amortization
    (301 )     (250 )
Land use rights, net
  $ 839     $ 887  

Amortization expense for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $48 and $38, respectively.
 
The Company has pledged the land use rights as collaterals against short-term bank loans. See Note 15(a).

9.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 
(a)
Names and Relationship of Related Parties:

   
Existing Relationships With the Company
     
Mr. Zhao
 
Director and controlling stockholder of the Company
     
Ms. Gan Cai Ying (“Ms. Gan”)
 
Director of the Company and spouse of Mr. Zhao
     
Shangyu Chenhui Childcare Products Company Limited (“CH Childcare”) *
 
Under common control of Mr. Zhao
     
Shaoxing Umbrella Factory (“SX Umbrella”) *
 
Under common control of Mr. Zhao
     
Shangyu Hecheng Plastic and Metal Products Company Limited (“Hecheng”)*
 
Under common control of Mr. Zhao
     
Shangyu Henghui Electronic Products Manufacturing Company Limited (“Henghui”) *
 
Under common control of Mr. Zhao
     
Zhejiang Chenhui Yingbao Childcare Products Company Limited (“Yingbao Childcare”) *
 
Under common control of Mr. Zhao

 
*
These are direct translation of names in Chinese for identification purpose only and are not official names in English.

 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
9.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
 
  
(b) 
Summary of Balances with Related Parties:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Due from related parties:
  
  
    
 
 
Ms. Gan
  $ -     $ 636  
CH Childcare
     -       154  
Henghui
     -       26,352  
Yingbao Childcare
     -       7,360  
Employees
     255       -  
     $    255     $ 34,502  

Among the balance of $34,502 at September 30, 2008, $2,595 was collected subsequent to September 30, 2008. The remaining balance of $10,458 and $21,449 was transferred to short-term and long-term notes receivable from related parties, respectively, during the year ended September 30, 2009 as the Company signed fixed-term, interest-free note agreements with the related parties. See Note 11 and 13.

The amount due from related parties at September 30, 2008 represents unsecured advances which are interest-free up to July 15, 2008 and repayable on demand. From July 16, 2008 onwards, the amounts carry variable interest at 1-3 Years Lending Rate offered by the People Bank of China plus 0.5% per annum. The Company plans to collect the outstanding amounts as of September 30, 2008 gradually within two years. As at September 30, 2008, the estimated amount to be collected after one year from September 30, 2008 was approximately $27,444.

Due from employees are interest-free, unsecured and have no fixed repayment term. The amounts due from employees primarily represent advances to sales personnel of the Company for business and travelling related expenses.

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Due to related parties:
           
Mr. Zhao
 
 $
      125
   
 $
   3,203
 
SX Umbrella
   
39
     
25
 
Hecheng
   
-
     
398
 
   
 $
    164
   
 $
    3,626
 

The amounts due to related parties represent unsecured advances, which are interest-free and repayable on demand.
 
 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
9.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

(c) Summary of Related Party Transactions:
 
        
 
September 30,
 
   
 2009   
   
2008
 
   
Note
           
Mr. Zhao and Ms. Gan
Mr. Zhao and Ms. Gan provided guarantee for the short-term bank loans borrowed by the Company
15(a)
  $ 17,711     $    2,022  
                     
Henghui
The Company provided cash as collateral for the bank acceptance notes issued by Henghui
4,
20(c)
    1,463           4,376  
                     
 
Henghui provided guarantee for the short-term bank loan borrowed by the Company
15(a)
    512           2,917  
                     
 
The Company had Long-term and Short-term notes receivable from Henghui
11,13
    28,829       -  
                     
 
The Company received interest income from Henghui
      -       59  
                     
Yingbao Childcare
Yingbao Childcare provided guarantee for the financial obligations, sale-leaseback borrowed by the Company
17
    2,413        3,325  
                     
 
Yingbao Childcare provided guarantee for the short-term bank loans borrowed by the Company
15(a)
    10,823       -  
                     
 
The Company had Long-term notes receivable from Yingbao Childcare
13
    16,318          
                     
SX Umbrella
The Company paid rental fee to SX Umbrella for renting doom
    $ 15     $    14  
 
 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)

10.
SHORT-TERM NOTES RECEIVABLE FROM UNRELATED PARTIES

The short-term notes receivable from unrelated parties consist of the following:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
 
2008
 
           
Due December 31, 2009
a) 
  $ 731     $ -  
Due March 31, 2010
b) 
    948       -  
Due August 3, 2010
c) 
    439       -  
                   
Total
     $ 2,118     $ -  

The unsecured notes denoted a) and c) were provided to an unrelated company for its assistance in providing guarantee for bank loans borrowed by the Company, and bears a 4.78% and 4.29% interest rate per annum, respectively. The interest income was $11 for the year ended September 30, 2009.

The interest-free, unsecured note denoted b) was provided to an unrelated company for its assistance in providing guarantee for bank loans borrowed by the Company.
 
11.
SHORT-TERM NOTES RECEIVABLE FROM RELATED PARTIES

The short-term notes receivable from related parties consist of the following:

     
September 30,
 
     
2009
   
2008
 
               
Henghui, due December 31, 2009
d)
  $ 115     $ -  
Henghui, due March 31, 2010
e)
    10,458       -  
                   
Total
    $ 10,573     $ -  

The interest-free and secured by Mr. Zhao notes denoted d) and e) were provided to a related company for its assistance in providing guarantee for bank loans borrowed by the Company. See Note 9.
 
 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
12.
LONG-TERM NOTES RECEIVABLE FROM UNRELATED PARTIES

The long-term notes receivable from unrelated parties consist of the following:

     
September 30,
 
     
2009
   
2008
 
Due December 31, 2010, net of discount of $2
a)
  $ 34     $ -  
                   
Due December 31, 2010, net of discount of $2
b)
    34       -  
                   
Due December 31, 2010, net of discount of $10
c)
    151       -  
                   
Due December 31, 2010, net of discount of $56
d)
    822       -  
                   
Total
    $ 1,041     $ -  

In October 2008, interest-free notes were provided to an unrelated company a) for its assistance in developing distribution channels and new markets for the Company. The Company recorded non-cash marketing expense and discounts on the notes receivable of $4 based on the present value of the notes receivable using a 5.4% rate.

In September 2009, interest-free notes were provided to unrelated companies b), c) and d) for their assistance in developing distribution channels and new markets for the Company. The Company recorded non-cash marketing expense and discounts on the notes receivable of $68 based on the present value of the notes receivable using a 5.4% rate.

The amortization of discount, relating to the notes for the year ended September 30, 2009 was $2.
 
13.
LONG-TERM NOTES RECEIVABLE FROM RELATED PARTIES

The long-term notes receivable from related parties consist of the following:

     
September 30,
 
     
2009
   
2008
 
Yingbao Childcare, due December 31, 2010, net of discount of $1,108
e)
  $ 16,318     $ -  
Henghui, due December 31, 2010, net of discount of $1,239
f)
    18,256       -  
                   
Total
    $ 34,574     $ -  

In October 2008, $36,921 interest-free notes were provided to related companies e) and f) for their assistance in developing distribution channels and new markets for the Company. Among the total notes receivable of $36,921, $21,449 was transferred from due from related parties, and the remaining balance of $15,472 was paid by the Company at September 30, 2009. See Note 9. The Company recorded non-cash marketing expense and discounts on the notes receivable of $3,376 based on the present value of the notes receivable using a 5.4% rate.

The amortization of discount, relating to the notes for the year ended September 30, 2009 was $1,029.
 
 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
14.
NOTES PAYABLE

The notes payable consist of the following:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Due October 23, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
  $ 362     $ -  
Due November 7, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
    134       -  
Due November 14, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
    2,925       -  
Due November 11, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
    1,463       -  
Due December 3, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
    160       -  
Due December 4, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
    230       -  
Due December 22, 2009,
    51       -  
Due December 24, 2009,
    523       -  
Due December 30, 2009,
    3,218       -  
Due February 4, 2010,
    694       -  
Due March 1, 2010,
    2,039       -  
Due March 3, 2010,
    1,316       -  
Due March 23, 2010,
    1,463       -  
Due March 27, 2010,
    1,463       -  
Due before February 11, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
    -       4,519  
    $ 16,041     $ 4,519  

All the notes payable are subject to bank charges of 0.05% of the principal amount as commission on each loan transaction. Bank charges for notes payable were $39 and $25 for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The notes payable are secured by $13,057 and $4,519 restricted cash as of September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. See Note 4.
 
15.
SHORT-TERM BANK BORROWINGS

The short-term bank borrowings consist of the following:

         
September 30,
 
   
Note
   
2009
   
2008
 
                   
Short-term bank loans
   
15(a)
   
 $
   55,195
   
 $
    38,814
 
Bills financing 
   
15(b)
     
19,890
     
12,035
 
           
 $
   75,085
   
 $
    50,849
 

 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
15.
SHORT-TERM BANK BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)
 
 
(a)
Short-Term Bank Loans
 
The short-term bank loans consist of the following:

     
September 30,
 
     
2009
   
2008
 
 
Note
           
Due October 12, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
    $ 1,463     $ -  
Due November 25, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
      951       -  
Due on November 26, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
      1,194       -  
Due December 30, 2009
      161       -  
Due January 11, 2010
      1,463       -  
Due January 24, 2010
      2,194       -  
Due February 3, 2010, guaranteed by Henghui
9(c)
    512       -  
Due February 19, 2010
      731       -  
Due February 25, 2010
      995       -  
Due March 1, 2010
      2,867       -  
Due March 17, 2010
      1,755       -  
Due March 26, 2010
      2,925       -  
Due March 30, 2010
      2,925       -  
Due April 4, 2010
      1,463       -  
Due April 9, 2010
      731       -  
Due April 17, 2010
      2,925       -  
Due April 22, 2010
      731       -  
Due April 30, 2010
      1,755       -  
Due May 18, 2010
      2,194       -  
Due May 28, 2010
      761       -  
Due June 7, 2010
      731       -  
Due June 10, 2010
      2,194       -  
Due June 14, 2010
      439       -  
Due June 25, 2010
      731       -  
Due June 28, 2010
      3,642       -  
Due July 14, 2010
      1,463       -  
Due July 15, 2010, guaranteed by Yingbao
 Childcare
9(c)
    5,850       -  
Due August 3, 2010
      1,550       -  
Due August 4, 2010, guaranteed by Yingbao
 Childcare
9(c)
    4,973       -  
Due August 19, 2010
      1,463       -  
Due August 21, 2010
      1,463       -  
Due before August 21, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
      -       38,814  
Total
    $ 55,195     $ 38,814  
 
 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
15.
SHORT-TERM BANK BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)
 
 
(a)
Short-Term Bank Loans (Continued)
 
The short-term bank loans are collateralized by land use rights, property, plant and equipment and restricted cash of the Company with carrying values as follows:
 
         
September 30,
 
         
2009
   
  2008
 
   
Note
         
 
 
Land use right
    8     $  839     $ 887  
Property, plant and equipment
    6       4,371       5,640  
Restricted cash
    4       2,925       -  
            $  8,135     $    6,527  
 
Various parties have also provided guarantees against these short-term bank loans as follows:

     
September 30,
 
     
2009
   
2008
 
 
Note
 
 
       
Personal guarantees provided by related parties
9(c)
  $  17,711     $ 13,858  
Corporate guarantees provided by unrelated parties
20(c)
  $  23,927     $ 30,922  
 
The weighted average annual interest rates of the short-term bank loans were 5.62% and 6.41% as of September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Interest expense was $2,704 and $2,015 for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
15.
SHORT-TERM BANK BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)
 
 
(b)
Bills Financing
 
The bills financing consists of the following:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Due October 21, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
  $ 2,925     $ -  
Due October 29, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
    2,194       -  
Due November 21, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
    1,463       -  
Due November 22, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
    1,463       -  
Due November 27, 2009
subsequently repaid on due date
    1,609       -  
Due December 18, 2009
    2,194       -  
Due December 22, 2009
    2,194       -  
Due February 20, 2010
    1,462       -  
Due March 7, 2010
    1,462       -  
Due March 8, 2010
    1,462       -  
Due March 22, 2010
    1,462       -  
Due before February 25, 2009,
subsequently repaid on due date
    -       12,035  
Total
  $ 19,890     $ 12,035  

The bills are secured by restricted cash of the Company with carrying values of $19,890 and $7,367, for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. See Note 4.

The weighted average annual interest rates of the bills financing were 2.14% and 5.69% as of September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Interest expense was $781 and $973 for the years ended September 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 
F-29

 
 
CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
16.
GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES

Since 2008 the central government of the PRC has agreed to grant the Company subsidy for selling energy - saving lighting products at a discount price on a condition that the products are sold to retail customers. $10,125 and $0 was recorded as revenue derived from government grant for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. $6,839 of the government grant revenue recognized in the year ended September 30, 2009 was associated with the sales for the year ended September 30, 2008. As the Company sold their products to distributors rather than retail customers for the year ended September 30, 2008, they were not able to make an appropriate estimate for the amount of government grant receivable then. And therefore, such amount was recorded as revenue derived from government grant upon receipt for the year ended September 30, 2009. The remaining $3,286 of the government grant revenue was associated with the sales made during the year ended September 30, 2009. Since the Company changed their selling strategy and sold products directly to retail customers, they were able to make appropriate estimate for the amount of government grant receivable.  And therefore, such amount was recorded as revenue derived from government grant for the year ended September 30, 2009. The government grants receivable of $3,286 is included in the accounts receivable balance at September 30, 2009.

During the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, $96 and $595 were recognized as other income for the government subsidies received in the previous years. Such government subsidies were required by the government to record as other payable upon receipt and would be recognized as other income upon utilization. However, the utilization of such government subsidies was not restricted.

For the years ended September 30, 2009, the Company was granted and received unconditional government subsidies of $589, which were recorded as other income.
 
 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
17.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS, SALE-LEASEBACK

In September 2007, the Company refinanced its machineries under a sale-leaseback arrangement. Under the sale-leaseback agreement, the facility was sold for RMB 30,000 ($4,376) and concurrently, the Company leased the facility back for the amount aggregating RMB 30,000 ($4,376) with a weighted average interest rate of 8.16%, payable in periodic installments through September 2010. Among the selling price of RMB 30,000 ($4,376), RMB 20,000 ($2,917) was received in cash, and the remaining balance of RMB 10,000 ($1,459) was treated as an interest bearing security deposit to be applied to the future lease payments. The transaction has been accounted for as a financing arrangement, wherein the property remains on the Company’s books and will continue to be depreciated. A financial obligation in the amount of RMB 20,000 ($2,917), representing the net proceeds of the sale, has been recorded under “Financial obligations, sale-leaseback” in the Company’s Balance Sheets, and is being reduced based on lease payments under the financial obligation. The Company has an option to purchase the facility with RMB 300 ($44) at the expiration date of the lease. The financial obligation is guaranteed by Yinbao Childcare, the related party of the Company. See Note 9(c).

In June 2008, the Company refinanced its machineries under a sale-leaseback arrangement. Under the sale-leaseback agreement, the facility was sold for RMB 40,000 ($5,835) and concurrently, the Company leased the facility back for the amount aggregating RMB 40,000 ($5,835) with a weighted average interest rate of 8.16%, payable in periodic installments through June 2011. Among the selling price of RMB 40,000 ($5,835), RMB 26,666 ($3,889) was received in cash, and the remaining balance of RMB 13,334 ($1,946) was treated as an interest bearing security deposit to be applied to the future lease payments. The transaction has been accounted for as a financing arrangement, wherein the property remains on the Company’s books and will continue to be depreciated. A financial obligation in the amount of RMB 26,666 ($3,889), representing the net proceeds of the sale, has been recorded under “Financial obligations, sale-leaseback” in the Company’s Balance Sheets, and is being reduced based on lease payments under the financial obligation. The Company has an option to purchase the facility with RMB 400 ($58) at the expiration date of the lease.

   
September 30,
 
   
2009   
   
2008
 
       
Financial obligations, sale-leaseback
  $  6,825     $ 10,211  
Less: Accumulated amortization
    (3,788         (1,050 )
Financial obligations, sale-leaseback, net
  $  3,037     $ 9,161  
                 
Less: Current portion
    2,413       3,068  
Long-term portion
  $  624     $ 6,093  

As of September 30, 2009, future minimum payments required under non-cancellable sale-leaseback are:

Year Ended September 30
 
Amount
 
       
2010
  $ 2,757  
2011
    744  
Total minimum lease payments
    3,501  
         
Less: Amount representing interest
    (464 )
Present value of net minimum lease payments
  $ 3,037  

Amortization of the financial obligations for the years ended September, 2009 and 2008 was $722 and $301, respectively.

 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
18.
INCOME TAXES
 
 
(a)
Corporation Income Tax (“CIT”)
 
At September 30, 2009, the Company had US federal net operating loss carryforward of approximately $1,927 expiring beginning in 2009 in varying amounts through 2028.

FASB ASC 740 (formerly SFAS No. 109 Accounting for Income Taxes) requires that a valuation allowance be established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company estimates they will not have net operating income in the United States.  As such, the Company recorded a 100% valuation allowance against its net deferred tax asset associated with net operating loss carryforwrd as of September 30, 2009.

The People’s Republic of China

On March 16, 2007, the National People’s Congress of China approved the Corporate Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “new CIT Law”), which was effective on January 1, 2008.  Under the new CIT Law, the corporate income tax rate applicable to the Company starting from January 1, 2008 is 25%. The new CIT Law has an impact on the deferred tax assets and liabilities of the Company. The Company adjusted deferred tax balances as of September 30, 2009 based on their best estimates and will continue to assess the impact of such new law in the future. The effects arising from the enforcement of the new CIT law have been reflected in the accounts.

The Company uses FASB ASC 740 (formerly FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“FIN 48”)). – AN INTERPRETATION OF FASB STATEMENT NO. 109, ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES. The Interpretation addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under FIN 48, we may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. FIN 48 also provides guidance on recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. As of September 30, 2009, the Company did not have a liability for unrecognized tax benefits. 

CH Technology received official designation by the local tax authority as a foreign-invested enterprise engaged in manufacturing activities, and it exempts from enterprise income tax for two years commencing from the first profitable year in 2007, followed by a 50% reduction for the next three years.

CH Lighting PRC received official designation by the local tax authority as a High and New-Tech Enterprise, and the applicable income tax is 15% from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010.

Dividends payable by a foreign invested enterprise to its foreign investors are subject to a 10% withholding tax, unless any foreign investor’s jurisdiction of incorporation has a tax treaty with the PRC that provides for a different withholding arrangement.
 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
18.
INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

Income tax benefit (expense) consist of the following:
 
   
Year ended September 30,
 
   
2009
 
2008
 
           
Current tax benefit (expense) arising in Hong Kong and the PRC:
  $ 226     $ (946 )
                 
Deferred taxes arising in Hong Kong and the PRC:
    (162 )     (1,145 )
                 
Income tax benefit (expense)
  $ 64     $ (2,091 )

Reconciliation from the expected income tax expenses calculated with reference to the statutory tax rate in the PRC of 25% is as follows:

  
 
Year ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Computed “expected” income tax expenses
 
 $
      (288)
   
 $
    (4,125)
 
DiDifference in tax rates in the countries that the Company operates
   
(33)
     
(1)
 
Effect on tax incentives / holiday
   
419
     
3,225
 
Tax-exempted / Non-deductible items
   
(16)
     
(309)
 
Withholding tax
   
(18)
     
(859)
 
Others
   
-
     
(22)
 
                 
 Income tax benefit (expense)
 
 $
         64
   
 $
     (2,091)
 

Components of net deferred tax liabilities are as follows:

  
 
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Deferred tax assets (liabilities):
           
Current portion:
           
Provision of doubtful accounts
 
 $
        438
   
 $
   99
 
Provision and accruals
   
57
     
18
 
Discount of notes receivable
   
356
     
-
 
Sales cut off
   
(397)
     
-
 
Subtotal
   
454
     
117
 
                 
Non-current portion:
               
Depreciation
   
110
     
54
 
Other comprehensive income
   
(534)
     
-
 
Net operating loss carry forward
   
168
     
-
 
Less: Valuation allowance
   
(168)
     
-
 
Withholding tax
   
(880)
     
(859)
 
Subtotal
   
(1,304)
     
(805)
 
                 
Net deferred tax liabilities
 
 $
       (850)
   
 $
      (688)
 
 
 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
18.
INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

 
(b)
Value Added Tax (“VAT”)
 
Enterprises or individuals, who sell commodities, engage in repair and maintenance or import or export goods in the PRC are subject to a value added tax in accordance with Chinese Laws. The VAT standard rate is 17% of the gross sale price. A credit is available whereby VAT paid on the purchases of semi-finished products or raw materials used in the production of the Company’s finished products can be used to offset the VAT due on the sales of the finished products.
 
On January 1, 2002, the export policy of VAT "Exemption, Credit and Refund" began to apply to all exports by manufacture-based enterprises. In accordance with this policy, exported goods are exempted from output VAT and the input VAT charged for purchases of the raw materials, components and power consumed for the production of the exported goods may be refunded. Beginning July 1, 2008, the refund rates of lighting source products applicable to Zhejiang CH and CH Technology were ranging from 17% to 13%.

The refundable VAT of $390 and $126 at September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, are included in other receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 
(c)
Tax Holiday
 
Income before income tax expenses was $1,150 and $16,501 for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, which was mainly attributed to subsidiaries with operations in China. Income tax related to China income for 2009 was $64. The combined unaudited pro forma effects of the income tax expense exemption and reduction available to us are as follows:
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Effect on tax incentives / holiday
  $ 419     $ 3,225  
Basic net income per share exclude tax holiday effect
  $ 0.01     $ 0.11  
 
19.
DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME

As stipulated by the relevant laws and regulations for sino-foreign joint enterprises in the PRC, the PRC Subsidiaries are required to maintain certain statutory reserves, which include a general reserve fund, an enterprise expansion fund and staff welfare and incentive bonus fund. The statutory reserves are to be appropriated from statutory net income as stipulated by statute or by the board of directors of respective subsidiaries and recorded as a component of stockholders' equity.

However, upon completion of the Reorganization as detailed in Note 1, all PRC Subsidiaries became wholly owned foreign-invested enterprises when all of their equity interest were acquired by CH International and are required by relevant laws and regulation to transfer at least 10% of their after tax profit determined in accordance with the PRC accounting rules and regulations to a statutory surplus reserve until such reserve balance reaches 50% of the PRC Subsidiaries’ registered capital.

For the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company transferred $428 and $512 to the statutory surplus reserve respectively.

The statutory surplus reserve can only be utilized to offset prior years' losses or for capitalization as paid-in capital. No distribution of the remaining reserves shall be made other than upon liquidation of the PRC Subsidiaries.
 
 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
20.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 
(a)
Operating Lease Commitments

As of September 30, 2009, the Company entered into an operating leases agreement for its office and is required to pay the remainder of the rental fee of $4 within one year.

 
(b)
Capital Commitments
 
The Company entered into unconditional purchase commitment for construction projects of $8,435 within one year as of September 30, 2009.
 
 
(c)
Contingencies
 
As of September 30, 2009, the Company provided corporate guarantees for bank loans borrowed by an unrelated company incorporated in the PRC (“Company A”). Associated with the corporate guarantee, Company A also provided a cross guarantee for the bank loans of $23,927 borrowed by the Company. See Note 14(a).  If Company A defaults on the repayment of its bank loans when they fall due, the Company is required to repay the outstanding balance. As of September 30, 2009, the guarantee provided for the bank loans borrowed by Company A was approximately $2,735, which consists of the following:

   
September 30, 2009
 
Due December 24, 2009
  $ 541  
Due May 26, 2010
    1,170  
Due May 26, 2010
    293  
Due June 10, 2010
    731  
Total
  $ 2,735  

As of September 30, 2009, the Company provided a corporate guarantee for bank acceptance notes issued by Henghui, a related party of the Company. Under the guarantee contract, the maximum guarantee amount is $1,463, due January 28, 2010. See Note 9(c).

However, default by Company A and Henghui is considered remote by the management. Based on the information available to the management, the fair values of the guarantees granted by the Company are considered not material and therefore no liability for the guarantor's obligation under the guarantee was recognized as of September 30, 2009.

 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands except number of years)
 
21. 
GEOGRAPHICAL SALES AND SEGMENTS

Information for the Company’s sales by geographical area for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 are as following:

   
Year ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
China, including Hong Kong
  $ 34,643     $ 55,410  
Middle East
    7,369       13,251  
Korea
    3,932       9,008  
Europe
    8,832       7,647  
United State
    591       1,212  
Africa
    219       656  
South America
    33       73  
Others
    1,840       3,607  
Total
  $ 57,459     $ 90,864  

The Company operates one business segment for the years ended Sep 30, 2009 and 2008.
 
22.
STOCK-BASED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT

On June 15, 2008, Mr. Zhao and certain key management personnel of CH Lighting (the “Employees”) entered into stock-based employee compensation agreements, which enable those key management personnel to acquire 470 shares (4.7%) of the issued and outstanding common stocks of KEG (the “Award Stocks”) from Mr. Zhao. Pursuant to the stock-based employee compensation agreements, 125 shares of Award Stocks were fully vested immediately and the remaining 345 shares of Award Stocks will be vested on each anniversary date of the original grant on a pro rata basis over 5 years until all awards are vested (the “Vesting Period”). If the Employees are unable to remain in office during the Vesting Period, Mr. Zhao is entitled to re-purchase the unvested Award Stocks.

The Company adopted FASB ASC 718 (formerly SFAS No. 123R, Share-based payment) to recognize an expense for unvested share-based compensation that has been issued or will be issued after that date. The Company adopted FASB ASC 718 on a prospective basis.

Compensation expense attributed to the stock-based employee compensation agreements is based on the fair value of the Award Stocks on the grant date. Compensation expense is recognized between the grant date and the vesting date on a straight-line basis for each individual award stock. Fair value of stock awards is determined using a Direct Comparison Method under Market Approach which assumes sale of the awarded stock in its existing state with the benefit of immediate availability and by making reference to comparable sale transactions as available in the relevant markets. This valuation method was used because at the time of grant the fair value was not determinable by the market price because KEG is a private company. The fair value of the Award Stocks of $8 per award stock was determined by the management with reference to a valuation report prepared by an independent firm of qualified professional valuers not connected to the Company which has appropriate qualifications and recent experience in the valuation of similar instruments.

For the year ended September 30, 2009, additional 54 shares of Award Stocks were fully vested, 75 shares of Award Stocks had lapsed upon resignation of two employees and 216 shares of Award Stocks were outstanding and unvested.

The fair value of the stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $538 and $962, respectively.

 
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CH LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(FORMERLY SINO-BIOTICS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(In thousands)
 
23. 
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Company has evaluated all subsequent events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through December 18, 2009, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.

 
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