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

 
FORM 8-K/A
 
(Amendment No. 2)
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
 
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 9, 2010
 
HELLENIC SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

CAYMAN ISLANDS
 
000-52136
 
NA
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5, Ichous Str. – Galatsi
111 46 Athens, Greece

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
30-210-223-4533

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
¨           Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
¨           Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
¨           Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
¨           Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 

In this report, unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, all references to the “Company,” “we,” “Hellenic,” or “us” shall mean Hellenic Solutions Corporation, together with our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Aegean Earth and Marine S.A. and Temhka S. A.
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
 
This Current Report on Form 8-K/A amends and restates (i) our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2010 and (ii) our Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on May 3, 2010, each of which relate to, among other things, the completion of our acquisition of Temhka S.A.  We are filing this Current Report on Form 8-K/A to revise certain information and provide additional disclosure in response to a comment letter received from the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Current Report contains forward-looking statements, including statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts.  These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, demand and acceptance of services, changes in governmental policies and regulations, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, and other risks defined in this document and in statements filed from time to time with the SEC.  All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by us or on our behalf, are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements.  In addition, we disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
 
ITEM 1.01
ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
 
All share and per share information furnished herein regarding us, unless otherwise expressly provided, reflects (i) the May 14, 2010 consolidation, or the Consolidation, of our ordinary shares, with a par value $0.00064 per share, at the rate of each 5.402 ordinary shares into one (1) ordinary share, and (ii) the May 14, 2010 amendment, or the Amendment, to our Memorandum and Articles of Association increasing the authorized number of our ordinary shares to 100,000,000.  Prior to the Consolidation and the Amendment, our authorized share capital consisted of 78,125,000 ordinary shares, par value $0.00064 per share.
 
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
 
On February 9, 2010, we entered into an Acquisition Agreement, or the Acquisition Agreement, with Temhka S.A., a company organized under the laws of the Hellenic Republic, or Greece, and the shareholders of Temhka S.A., pursuant to which we acquired all the issued and outstanding capital stock of Temhka S.A. from Temhka S.A.’s shareholders, each of whom is referred to herein as a Seller and are collectively referred to as the Sellers, solely in exchange for 1,623,333 of our Series B Preference Shares.  Of such Series B Preference Shares, 600,036 were placed in escrow pending the fulfillment of certain criteria.  Each such Series B Preference Share automatically converted, the Conversion, into ten shares of our ordinary shares immediately subsequent to the Consolidation.  Consequently, we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Temhka S.A., resulting in Temhka S.A. becoming our wholly-owned subsidiary.  As a condition prior to the closing of our acquisition of Temhka S.A., Stavros Ch. Mesazos, the controlling shareholder of Temhka S.A., contributed $4,500,000 to Temhka S.A. during 2009.
 
After giving effect to the Consolidation, the Amendment, the Conversion and the cancellation, redemption and conversion into ordinary shares of our Class A Preference Shares held by Access America Fund, LLP, or AAF, prior to the closing of our acquisition of Temhka S.A., the number of our issued and outstanding ordinary shares was 18,133,330, consisting of (i) the 16,233,330 ordinary shares held by the Sellers, constituting approximately 89.5% of our issued and outstanding ordinary shares, and (ii) 1,900,000 of our ordinary shares held by persons who were our shareholders prior to our acquisition of Temhka S.A., constituting approximately 10.5% of our issued and outstanding ordinary shares.  The closing of our acquisition of Temhka S.A. resulted in a change in control.
 
The Series B Preference Shares issued to the Sellers were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder and/or Regulation S of the Securities Act.  We made this determination based on the representations of the persons obtaining such securities, which included, in pertinent part, that such persons were “accredited investors” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that such persons were acquiring such securities for investment purposes for their own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents, and not with a view to resale or distribution, and that each such person understood that such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.
 
 
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We agreed that we would appoint a new board of directors as soon as reasonably practical (but in no event later than 90 days) following the closing of our acquisition of Temhka S.A.  The new board of directors must consist of five directors, of which a minimum of two such directors shall be appointed by AAF and shall be “independent” as defined by NYSE-AMEX rules and regulations.  On April 13, 2010, we appointed Rizos Krikis (who resigned as our Chief Financial Officer on May 3, 2010), Stavros Ch. Mesazos and Dimitrios K Vassilikos (who was simultaneously appointed as our Chief Executive Officer) to our board of directors, and on June 15, 2010, we appointed Kostas Moschopoulous to our board of directors.  Joseph Clancy, who was appointed as a member of our board of directors on February 29, 2008, continues to serve as one of our directors.  Messrs. Moschopoulous and Clancy are each “independent directors” as defined by the NYSE-AMEX rules and regulations.
 
We agreed that, for a period of twelve months commencing upon the closing date of our acquisition of Temhka S.A., we would not sell more than ten percent of our Net Equity without the written consent of Access America Investments LLC, or AAI, where “Net Equity” means that amount reflected as Shareholders’ Equity on our most recent financial statements filed with the SEC at such time as we elect to sell our securities.
 
The foregoing description of the Acquisition Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of such Acquisition Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 2.1 to our Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
MAKE GOOD ESCROW AGREEMENT
 
On February 9, 2010, we entered into a Make Good Escrow Agreement, or the Make Good Escrow Agreement, with the Sellers, AAF and an escrow agent, pursuant to which the Sellers placed 600,636 of the 1,623,333 Series B Preference Shares received in connection with our acquisition of Temhka S.A. (as converted into 6,003,360 shares of our ordinary shares, these shares are referred to herein as the Escrow Shares) into escrow for the benefit of AAF in the event that we fail to attain certain financial thresholds defined as follows:
 
 
·
2010 Threshold.” The threshold for our 2010 fiscal year is $7.5 million in net income (as determined in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP, consistently applied); and
 
 
·
2011 Threshold.” The threshold for our 2011 fiscal year is $14.9 million in net income (as determined in accordance with GAAP).
 
If our net income is ten percent or more below the 2010 Threshold, the escrow agent shall release to AAF that number of Escrow Shares equivalent to the percentage by which we missed the 2010 Threshold.  For example, if we were to miss the 2010 Threshold by 15%, the number of Escrow Shares released to AAF would be 900,954 of our ordinary shares.  In the event we miss our 2010 Threshold, and, as a result thereof, the escrow agent releases all and/or a portion of the Escrow Shares to AAF, then each Seller shall (pro rata based upon the total number of Series B Preference Shares such Seller received in connection with our acquisition of Temhka S.A. relative to the total number of such shares issued in connection with such acquisition), deliver to the escrow agent such number of additional ordinary shares in the Seller’s name so that the escrow agent continues to hold 6,006,360 Escrow Shares.
 
If our net income is at least ten percent less than the 2011 Threshold, the escrow agent shall release to AAF that number of Escrow Shares equivalent to the percentage by which we missed the 2011 Threshold.  All Escrow Shares not required to be released to AAF following the release of our 2011 fiscal year annual financial information shall be promptly released to the Sellers on a pro rata basis based on the number of such shares the Sellers received from us pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement.
 
The foregoing description of the Make Good Escrow Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Make Good Escrow Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
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VOTING AGREEMENT AND IRREVOCABLE PROXY
 
On February 9, 2010, we entered into a Voting Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy, or the Voting Agreement, with the Sellers and certain other signatories thereto, who are collectively referred to herein as the Voting Parties, pursuant to which the Sellers agreed to vote their 16,233,330 shares of our ordinary shares, or the Voting Shares, received in connection with our acquisition of Temhka S.A. (as converted from the 1,632,333 shares of our Class B Preference Shares) in accordance with the terms of the Voting Agreement.  Specifically, each Seller agreed that, at any meeting or by written consent of our shareholders, such Seller will vote all of his, her or its Voting Shares in favor of (i) the May 14, 2010 consolidation of our ordinary shares, with a par value $0.00064 per share, at the rate of each 5.402 ordinary shares into one ordinary share, (ii) an amendment to our Memorandum and Articles of Association increasing the authorized number of our ordinary shares to 100,000,000, and (iii) two persons nominated by the representative of AAF, or the Representative, to be elected as members of our board of directors pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement. Additionally, each Seller appointed the Representative to vote such Seller’s Voting Shares in a manner consistent with the Voting Agreement at any meeting or written consent of our shareholders
 
The Voting Agreement will terminate two years from February 9, 2010.
 
The foregoing description of the Voting Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Voting Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 4.2 to our Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
 
Simultaneous with the closing of our acquisition of Temhka S.A., in February 2010 we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement, or the Purchase Agreement, with Temhka S.A. and AAF.  Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, we sold in a private offering, or the February 2010 Offering, 1,666,667 ordinary shares and warrants to purchase up to an additional 1,666,667 ordinary shares for an aggregate purchase price of $2.5 million to AAF.  Each warrant is exercisable for five years at a price of $3.00 per ordinary share.  The ordinary shares and warrants sold in the February 2010 Offering were issued pursuant to the exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder and/or Regulation S of the Securities Act.  We made this determination based on the representations of the persons obtaining such securities, which included, in pertinent part, that such persons were “accredited investors” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that such persons were acquiring such securities for investment purposes for their own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents, and not with a view to resale or distribution, and that each such person understood that such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.
 
In March 2010, and pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, we sold in a private offering, or the March 2010 Offering, 1,333,334 ordinary shares and warrants to purchase up to an additional 1,333,334 ordinary shares to accredited investors for an aggregate purchase price of $2.0 million.  Each warrant is exercisable for five years at a price of $3.00 per ordinary share.  The ordinary shares and warrants sold in the March 2010 Offering were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.  We made this determination based on the representations of the persons obtaining such securities, which included, in pertinent part, that such persons were “accredited investors” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that such persons were acquiring such securities for investment purposes for their own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents, and not with a view to resale or distribution, and that each such person understood that such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.
 
The Purchase Agreement required that we appoint a new board of directors as soon as reasonably practical (but in no event later than 90 days) after the date on which the final closing of the private offering contemplated by the Purchase Agreement occurred, or the Closing Date.  The new board of directors must consist of five directors, of which a minimum of two such directors shall be appointed by AAF and shall be “independent” as defined by NYSE-AMEX rules and regulations.  On April 13, 2010, we appointed Rizos Krikis (who resigned as our Chief Financial Officer on May 3, 2010), Stavros Ch. Mesazos and Dimitrios K Vassilikos (who was simultaneously appointed as our Chief Executive Officer) to our board of directors, and on June 15, 2010, we appointed Kostas Moschopoulous to our board of directors.  Joseph Clancy, who was appointed as a member of our board of directors on February 29, 2008, continues to serve as one of our directors.  Messrs. Moschopoulous and Clancy are each “independent directors” as defined by the NYSE-AMEX rules and regulations.
 
 
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We agreed, for a period of two years following the Closing Date, that we will not effect any financing or transaction in which we (i) sell or issue securities that are convertible into, exchangeable or exercisable for, or include the right to receive additional ordinary shares at a conversion, exercise or exchange rate or other price that is (A) based upon and/or varies with the trading prices of or quotations for shares of our ordinary shares at any time after the initial issuance of such debt or equity securities or (B) subject to being reset at some future date after the initial issuance of such debt or equity security or upon the occurrence of specified or contingent events related to our business or the market for our ordinary shares or (ii) sell or issue amortizing convertible securities which amortize prior to their maturity date, where we are required to or have the option to (or the investor in such transaction has the option to require us to) make such amortization payments in ordinary shares, or (iii) enter into any agreement, including but not limited to, an equity line of credit, pursuant to which we agree to sell securities at a future determined price.
 
We agreed that we will not, between the Closing Date and the date that is ninety days following the effective date of the registration statement filed pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement (as discussed below), file any new registration statement under the Securities Act without the consent of the holders of at least a majority of the ordinary shares purchased under the Purchase Agreement except for the registration statement to be filed in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement.  On November 10, 2010, pursuant to consent received from the holders of the majority of the ordinary shares purchased under the Purchase Agreement, we filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 under which we intend to offer up to $30 million of our ordinary shares.  We expect to file a registration statement as required by the Registration Rights Agreement shortly following the commencement of the offering of our securities contemplated by the registration statement that we filed on November 10, 2010.
 
We agreed to use our best efforts to (i) file an application with NYSE-AMEX within ninety days following the final Closing Date and (ii) cause our ordinary shares to be listed on the NYSE or other national stock exchange no later than six months after the final Closing Date.  We have applied to list our ordinary shares on the NASDAQ Global Market and, if approved, our ordinary shares will trade under the symbol “HESC.”
 
We agreed that we would adopt a stock option plan applicable to our directors, employees and consultants within ninety days following the final Closing Date, with such stock option plan being approved by our board of directors.  We also agreed not to issue any compensatory stock options prior to the adoption of a stock option plan and thereafter, not to issue any compensatory stock options outside of the stock option plan.  We intend to implement a stock option plan for our directors, employees and consultants within the next twelve months.
 
We agreed that, during the twelve month period commencing on February 10, 2010, we will not (i) sell more than 10% of our “Net Equity” (as defined above and after giving effect to our acquisition of Temhka S.A.) without the written consent of each of AAF and both of the independent directors appointed by AAF pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, or (ii) assume, borrow, guarantee and/or otherwise become obligated for Indebtedness (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) that equals and/or exceeds fifty percent of our Net Equity.
 
We intend to use the net proceeds from the February 2010 Offering and the March 2010 Offering primarily for working capital.
 
The foregoing description of the Purchase Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Purchase Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 4.3 to our Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
 
In connection with the private placement of our ordinary shares in February 2010, we entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with our investors, pursuant to which we agreed that within 60 calendar days of February 10, 2010, we would use our best efforts to file a registration statement with the SEC, on the appropriate form, covering the resale of (i) the ordinary shares purchased by the investors, including ordinary shares underlying the warrants acquired by AAF, (ii) the ordinary shares underlying the Series B Preference Shares held in Escrow pursuant to the Make Good Agreement entered into in connection with our acquisition of Temhka S.A., and (iii) any and all ordinary shares issued in respect of the foregoing as a result of stock splits, stock dividends, reclassifications, consolidation, recapitalizations, or other similar events.
 
We agreed to use our best efforts to (a) cause the registration statement to be declared effective within one hundred twenty days from the filing date, or, if not reviewed by the SEC, within three business days after the date on which the SEC informs us that the SEC will not review the registration statement, and (b) keep the registration statement continuously effective until such date as is the earlier of (i) the date when all the ordinary shares covered by such registration statement have been sold or (ii) the date on which the ordinary shares may be sold without any restriction pursuant to Rule 144.
 
 
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The foregoing description of the Registration Rights Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Registration Rights Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 4.4 to our Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 2.01
COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
 
THE ACQUISITION OF TEMHKA S.A.
 
On February 9, 2010, we entered into the Acquisition Agreement, pursuant to which we acquired all the issued and outstanding capital stock of Temhka S.A. from the Sellers in exchange for the issuance of 1,623,333 of our Series B Preference Shares.  Of such Series B Preference Shares, 600,036 were placed in escrow pending the fulfillment of certain criteria.  In connection with the Conversion, each such Series B Preference Share automatically converted into ten shares of our ordinary shares immediately subsequent to the Consolidation.  Consequently, we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Temhka S.A., resulting in Temhka becoming our wholly-owned subsidiary.
 
The foregoing description of the acquisition of Temhka S.A. does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Item 1.01 above and to the complete text of the Acquisition Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 2.1 to our Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 2.01(f) of Form 8-K states that if the registrant was a shell company, as we were immediately before the acquisition of Temhka S.A., then the registrant must disclose the information that would be required if the registrant were filing a general form for registration of securities on Form 10.  Accordingly, set forth in Item 5.01 below is the information that would be included in a Form 10 if we were to file a Form 10 as a "smaller reporting company," as such term is defined in Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC.  Please note that the information provided below relates to the combined enterprises after the acquisition of Temhka S.A., except that information relating to periods prior to the date of the acquisition only relate to us unless otherwise specifically indicated.
 
ITEM 3.02
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 1.01, Item 2.01 and Item 5.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K/A, each of which is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 5.01
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
 
On February 9, 2010, we consummated the transactions contemplated by the Acquisition Agreement, pursuant to which we acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Temhka S.A. from the Sellers in exchange for the issuance of 16,233,330 of our ordinary shares to the Sellers, or 89.5% of our ordinary shares issued and outstanding immediately following the acquisition.  The ordinary shares issued to the Sellers were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder and/or Regulation S of the Securities Act.  We made this determination based on the representations of the persons obtaining such securities, which included, in pertinent part, that such persons were “accredited investors” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that such persons were acquiring such securities for investment purposes for their own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents, and not with a view to resale or distribution, and that each such person understood that such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.
 
Other than the transactions and agreements disclosed in this Current Report on Form 8-K/A, we know of no arrangements which may result in a change of control.
 
No officer, director, promoter or affiliate has, or proposes to have, any direct or indirect material interest in any asset proposed to be acquired by us through security holdings, contracts, options, or otherwise.
 
Prior to the consummation of our acquisition of Temhka S.A., Frank DeLape resigned as our Executive Chairman.  Joseph Clancy remains a member of our board of directors subsequent to our acquisition of Temhka. Upon the closing of our acquisition of Temhka S.A., Mr. Mesazos became our Executive Chairman, as well as our Chief Operating Officer, and Dimitrios Vassilikos was appointed as our Chief Executive Officer.  On April 13, 2010 we appointed Rizos Krikis, Stavros Ch. Mesazos and Dimitrios K Vassilikos to our board of directors, and on June 15, 2010, we appointed Kostas Moschopoulous to our board of directors.  These actions, viewed together with the transactions related to our acquisition of Temhka S.A., constitute a “change in control.”
 
Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 1.01 and Item 2.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K/A, each of which is incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
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FORM 10 INFORMATION
 
BUSINESS
 
Overview
 
We are a leading designer, builder, remodeler and outfitter of manufacturing facilities, specializing in the agricultural sector in Greece. Our clients utilize European Union, or EU, grants to help pay for these new, expanded or remodeled facilities.  In order to obtain EU grants, we first prepare a feasibility study and construction plan to be submitted by the client to the applicable Greek governmental ministry for approval, which ministry has been delegated grant approval authority by both the EU and Greek government.  Following approval by the relevant Greek governmental ministry, we design and build the facility to the specifications outlined in the approved grant application.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, we generated $35.0 million in revenues and net profit of $3.2 million.  Additionally, we have a total of €388 million (or $543.2 million) in projects that are either in our backlog or in our pipeline and are expected to generate revenues during fiscal years 2011 through 2014.  Of our completed projects, 81% have been in the agricultural and green sectors.  Similarly, 89% of our current backlog and pipeline projects are in the agricultural and green sectors.  We provide the following services to our clients:
 
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perform engineering and economic feasibility studies;
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prepare EU grant applications under the CSF guidelines;
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design building facilities;
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design production lines and related equipment;
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specify all facilities and all equipment to be installed in a facility;
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order all equipment and materials;
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install or construct all facilities and equipment in conformance with the study, the plans and the specification;
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test all of the installed equipment in the facility to ensure workmanship according to the plans and specifications; and
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conduct periodic follow-up inspections to ensure that the facility is performing at optimal conditions.
 
At the present time, we believe that we are recognized in the Greek marketplace as a company that designs and constructs not only functional facilities but also “people friendly” facilities that promote employee awareness and good morale.  These factors all contribute directly to the profitability of our clients’ businesses.  We believe this attention to the business needs of our clients is one of the primary reasons that approximately two-thirds of our clients are repeat clients.  We are building and expanding our business by securing not only repeat business but also new clients on an ongoing basis.
 
We believe that we employ a model that is unique in the Greek marketplace.  We provide turnkey solutions, including designing and building processing and packaging facilities, to businesses and individuals that are recognized as being at the top of their specific segment in the agriculture sector.
 
The way our business operates is best summarized by considering the typical planning and execution stages of a project:
 
 
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During a series of planning meetings with a prospective client, our engineers and our economists, a preliminary outline of the project requirements is developed.
 
 
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The client agrees to pay us for an economic and technical feasibility study, which may take several weeks or months to complete, depending on the scope of the proposed project.  Such study covers the economic feasibility of the project, including all geographic and industry sector demographics that may be relevant to the project.  As part of the study, a full economic analysis, including projections and market study characteristics, are set forth in order to validate or to modify the projections that have been presented by the client.  This study also encompasses the technical feasibility of the proposed plant to be constructed and the operating equipment to be installed.  Once completed, the feasibility study will be fully compliant with the EU standards for grant submittal, as well as containing full specifications and designs for the proposed plant (including sections, profiles, plan views, roof and ceiling plans, and electrical and mechanical drawings and specifications).  A complete bill of materials for the project, with specifications and quantities, is also prepared at this time.  Additionally, all equipment to be installed has been identified, pro forma invoices prepared, and firm price quotations received.
 
 
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The entire package is then submitted to the relevant Greek governmental ministry for approval.  Included in the submittal are all financial guarantees from the client and its bank to assure that, upon receiving EU grant approval, the project will be 100% financed.  The review and approval process is typically short and, when completed, the project will have received full approval for not only the actual construction, but also of all grant submittals.  This review and approval process is undertaken in accordance with applicable Greek laws and EU regulations, and in our founder’s 31 year history of making these types of EU grant-based submittals and proposals, only one package that we submitted was not approved.  After the project has received this approval, a formal contract may be entered into between the client and us pursuant to which the parties agree on the scope and timing of the work.  The construction will then commence with full grant support.
 
 
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The project materials are then forwarded to an internal ministerial committee for formal approval in accordance with both EU regulations and Greek law.  There is no appeal or disapproval at this phase as the project has already been approved.  This step is simply a bureaucratic requirement that consists of transcribing the previous approval, which is handwritten, into electronic format.
 
 
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In a typical scenario, we will collect at least 20% of the project cost from the client (usually paid at the time the feasibility study commences).  Approximately 50% of the cost will be covered by EU grants, and the remaining 30% will take the form of conventional bank financing arranged either by the client or by us for the client.
 
 
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The project then commences with all specifications and approvals in place, and will be completed, on average, within eight months.  In the event of a change in the scope of work or in any cost overruns that result in any change orders, any increase in the cost of the project will be the responsibility of the client.  Conversely, in the event of cost savings, such savings, per the standard project contract, inure to us, and not the client.
 
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The following flow chart highlights the typical project lifecycle:
 

Competitive Strengths
 
Our competitive strengths are based on the following:
 
Our company has unmatched experience in the industry in which we operate.  During the past 31 years, we and our predecessors have focused on providing turnkey solutions to the agriculture sector in both primary processing and packaging.  This focus has been supplemented by the implementation of the CSF program, which began in 1986 and is now into its fourth program.  We have a strong relationship with the Ministry of Agriculture which has directed access to €6.3 billion (or $8.8 billion) EU Community Support Framework IV funds allocated to the agricultural sector in Greece.  We believe that we are the only provider to the agricultural sector in Greece providing our clients with turnkey facilities in the areas of design and build as well as in the equipment and installation of production and packaging facilities.  While there are other companies that each provide a particular subset of the services we offer, such as feasibility, economic and environmental studies, or architectural and engineering services, or construction and management expertise, to our knowledge, no other company in Greece offers the complete range of services we provide, from the initial feasibility study, to the grant process, and through to the construction and outfitting of the final facility.
 
 
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We have a successful track record for our past projects and a strong backlog and pipeline for future projects.  We believe we are the first and only company in Greece offering turnkey advisory services, construction, operational solution and financing to both the primary and processing segments of the agricultural industry.  Since inception, we have successfully completed over 200 projects with no losses over the past 31 years of operations.  Our total revenue from current contracted projects exceeded €130 million (or $182 million) over the past 3.5 years alone.  Over 67% of all current clients are repeat clients.  As of October 15, 2010, our projects in process, backlog and pipeline was approximately €388 million (or $543.2 million).
 
Our clients have been highly satisfied with our services.  We believe that our competitive advantage rests in our ability to provide turnkey solutions to our clients. Over the past 31 years, we have continually provided innovative and cost effective solutions to benefit our clients. This is evidenced by the fact that over two-thirds of our current client base are repeat clients. Only one-third are new, or first time, clients. We believe that our staff of professional engineers and technicians enjoy a high level of professional peer respect, and have earned our clients’ trust as a result of the quality service and advice provided over the years.
 
Our management team has substantial experience in our industry.  Our management team plays a significant role in establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, supporting the growth of our business and managing the financial aspects of our operations. Our management team possesses significant industry experience and contains a deep understanding of our clients and their performance requirements.
 
Strategy
 
The key elements of our business strategy are:
 
Execute successfully on our existing backlog and pipeline.  As of October 15, 2010, our backlog and project pipeline was approximately €388 million (or $543.2 million). We intend to work closely with our clients to ensure we execute on our already signed contracts at a performance level that exceeds our clients’ service requirements. In addition, we are dedicated to utilizing our expertise to ensure that we execute this existing backlog in a highly profitable manner.
 
Expand and diversify our target business.  We are focused on growing and diversifying our backlog through increasing our relationships with existing clients and building relationships with new clients. The continued expansion and enhancement of not only our current operations, but also the acquisition and imposition of new technology into the existing operations is one of our primary focus areas. Specifically, we have formed an environmental division, led by our founder, Stavros Ch. Mesazos, to focus on growing our green sector capabilities and taking on a larger number of green projects in the future.  At present, we have 39 projects that fall within the biofuels and biogas green sector, five of which are “stand alone” projects wherein their scope of work is not tied to a larger facility contract involving processing or packaging, and the other 34 of which relate to existing physical plants that we have constructed or are presently constructing for our clients.   Of these 39 green projects, eight are backlog projects with an aggregate value of €19.3 million (or $27.0 million), and 31 pipeline projects with an aggregate value of €68.5 million (or $95.9 million)).  We have a number of backlog and pipeline projects that will also utilize solar energy to generate and augment power into the grid of the national electrical utility company.  We have projects that will use animal or plant waste by-products from the processing operations of our clients to generate “green” energy and, in the case of electricity, to shift it back into the electrical grid system.
 
Pursue selective acquisitions to increase our revenue.  We plan to continue growing our core business at a measured rate, in light of our project stream and the availability of capital from both the private sector and the CSF funding programs.  In addition, we are seeking to selectively acquire businesses that will enhance what we believe is our leading position in the sector.  Our founder has continued to maintain his professional reputation and the high professional standards of our company in furtherance of this strategy.  Acquisitions, should they occur, will be strategic to the growth of our business and will most likely involve certain of our existing suppliers and subcontractors with whom we have dealt over the years of business in a repeated and successful fashion.  This will enable us to improve our profitability and enhance our position in the market place.
 
Greek and EU Market
 
Both the Greek government and the EU have endorsed two major sectors of growth within Greece:  agriculture and tourism.  Since a key component of our business approach is the availability of EU grants, we have assiduously maintained and monitored the developments with respect to the EU’s CSF project as it continues in its fourth phase.  The recently endorsed Stability, Growth and Development Program by the Greek government is an excellent example.  While “stability” and “growth” can be addressed internally by many of the programs espoused by the government, “development” can only occur with the participation of the private sector.  This is where we believe we have a dominant role among other companies.  The Greek government, through the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, has earmarked over €6.3 billion (or $8.8 billion) of the CSF funds for the agricultural sector, and has pledged an additional matching amount equal to 15% of these funds.
 
 
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We believe that we are well positioned to take advantage of the market and economic conditions currently prevalent in the EU and Greece.  Our near term objectives are to:
 
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solidify what we perceive as our dominant position in the agricultural processing and packaging industry of Greece;
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become a leading player in the renewable energy sector as it directly relates to our position as a provider of “turnkey” solutions to successful companies in the agricultural processing and packaging industry;
·
undertake deliberate acquisitions of companies and suppliers that we believe can provide our company with economies of scale and allow us to expand vertically our operations via selective and accretive acquisitions, as described in more detail below; and
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as a result of the above, to provide maximum shareholder value from our operations.
 
Our long term objectives are to:
 
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expand our scope of operations from Greece into the neighboring Balkan and Middle Eastern regions; these are also agriculturally dominated countries and we would offer our technology and processing skills in a “turnkey” manner to those markets;
·
apply our technological expertise in the renewable energy sector in these additional markets as we expand geographically;
·
establish a subsidiary that could provide financing to our clients enabling them to expand their operations without needing to rely on the commercial financing of Greek banks.  We anticipate offering such financing services only to our client base and not to the general public; and
·
provide maximum shareholder value from all of our operations.
 
Consolidation and Vertical Integration
 
Our current program is to accelerate our vertical integration within our business.  We plan to undertake a series of deliberate, non-hostile acquisitions of our suppliers of goods and materials for our projects.  We have not entered into any agreements or letters of intent for such acquisitions or investments, so we may not be successful in such undertakings.
 
The elementary parameters of such an acquisition, should it occur, would be that the target company contributes at least 5%, on average, to our project costs.  Such a participation in project costs would merit, in our opinion, a close examination as to the accretive value of an investment or acquisition.  Also, we will generally require that we have worked with the target company on a number of projects over a period of several years before considering an acquisition.  We believe this will mitigate any unknowns regarding operational characteristics of the target and will minimize the likelihood of any fiscal surprises during our due diligence on the targets financial affairs.
 
There is no assurance that we will be successful in this effort or that any such acquisitions, should they occur, will be profitable and not be dilutive to our management and capital resources.  Such dilutive effort, should it occur, could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, profitability and share value.
 
Projects Completed by the Company
 
The below table illustrates the projects we have completed since 2001.  We have never lost money on a project nor, to our knowledge, ever failed to complete a project to the client’s satisfaction.
 
Year
 
Number of Projects
   
Contract Value
In
   
Contract Value
In $
 
2009
    4     9,447,898     $ 13,227,057  
2008
    15     42,800,198     $ 59,920,277  
2007
    7     15,883,643     $ 22,237,100  
2006
    9     19,546,500     $ 27,365,300  
2005
    6     14,030,000     $ 19,642,000  
2004
    5     3,174,100     $ 4,443,740  
2003
    5     11,096,000     $ 15,534,400  
2002
    1     1,295,000     $ 1,813,000  
2001
    4     3,188,600     $ 4,464,040  
 
 
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Backlog and Project Pipeline
 
The following table sets forth our backlog and project pipeline at the dates indicated.  “Backlog” refers to services that our clients have committed by contract to purchase from us, and for which full funding approval has been received from both the EU and a commercial banking source.  “Pipeline” refers to services that our clients have committed by contract to purchase from us, but for which final financing approval is being sought or is pending from either or both of the EU and a commercial banking source. Our business is not cyclical and does not have a clear pattern of seasonality.
 
   
As of
December 31, 2009
   
As of
October 15, 2010
 
   
Number
   
Amount in €
   
Amount in $
   
Number
   
Amount in €
   
Amount in $
 
                                     
Backlog:
Projects approved for commencement of construction
    11     84,481,761     $ 118,274,465       20     105,581,761     $ 147,814,465  
Pipeline:
Projects for which funding is pending with government
    8     42,850,000     $ 59,990,000       49     175,650,000     $ 245,910,000  
Total Backlog and Pipeline:
    19     127,331,761     $ 178,264,465       69     281,231,761     $ 393,724,465  
 
Project Pricing Structure
 
We use a standard form of contract, similar to the form of contract used by the American Institute of Architects in the U.S. and the Royal Institute of British Architects in the United Kingdom.  Our form contract provides for specifications, workmanship, materials and equipment to be used in the construction of the client’s facility, included in the economic and technical feasibility study submitted to the relevant Greek and EU officials for the CSF grant funding.  These contracts are historically based on a cost plus system with a fixed price set and agreed at the outset.  The fixed price may be modified by change orders either from the client or from us.
 
Change orders may include, but are not limited to, a change in the scope of the project, a change in specifications of the equipment or of the processing involved in the project, or a change in the cost of raw materials or equipment for the project.  Any change orders that result in an increase in the price are paid by the client; conversely, we will benefit from any change orders that reduce the price.
 
Suppliers and Subcontractors
 
We employ subcontractors and suppliers on our projects who have applicable regional and industry experience, most of whom work with us on multiple projects.  Our suppliers vary from project to project as the specifications of each project will differ and will dictate the technical expertise and equipment required.
 
Quality Assurance
 
One of our top priorities is to ensure that we build high quality facilities for our clients.  Although the standard contract used in Greece provides for a one year guarantee or warranty on parts, material, labor and overall workmanship, we periodically visit each job that has been completed for up to a 5 year period or longer, depending on the project, to ensure that both the construction and the processing technology continue to function as originally designed, specified and installed by us.
 
 
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Sales and Marketing
 
The majority of our work is awarded from new and existing clients. This work is awarded to us directly.  On occasion, we may bid on a project, but such instances are rare as most of our work is sourced from referrals originating in either the private sector or from the government.
 
We employ a sales and marketing team, led by our founder, Stavros Ch. Mesazos and assisted by two of our senior engineers and consultants, who respond to new opportunities as they are identified. We internally process new client requests for proposals as procured by such team. Through our proprietary systems, we track opportunities and respond based upon our resources, strict financial criteria and overall strategic objectives.
 
Clients
 
Our clients are recognized as being at the top of their specific segment in the agricultural sector, including companies such as: N. Ladas, S.A., a premier olive oil bottler in Greece; Feta Producing Vonitsa, S.A., a producer of high quality Feta cheese; Kokiniotis S.A., a processor of fine Greek honey; Pharma Hita S.A., a provider of high quality processing and packaging of meats; A.T.I. S.A., a provider of high quality processing and packaging of vegetables; and Golden Eggs, S.A., a state-of-the-art egg processing operator.  As of June 30, 2010, our work for A.T.I. S.A. constituted €7.4 million ($10.3 million), or 21.3%, of our revenues and Anaparogogiki Ipeirou S.A. constituted €7.2 million ($10.1 million), or 20.98%, of our revenues.
 
Government Regulation of Our Industry in Greece
 
Since our focus is on the agricultural sector, our projects are typically conducted under various governmental supervision and oversight.  For example, a project may fall under the purview of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food (Agriculture), the MEF or the Ministry of Development.
 
Before we commence construction of a project, we require our clients to present us with written evidence that all environmental approvals required for such project have been received.  These approvals, and any costs associated therewith, are incorporated into our standard proposal for EU grant and project approval at the Greek ministerial level.  Accordingly, our compliance with state and local previsions enacted with respect to environmental protections have had no material effects on our capital expenditures.
 
Please see “Industry Overview” for more information regarding government regulation of our industry.
 
Competition
 
We estimate that there are over 2,000 construction companies in Greece.  Many of these companies are small businesses conducting their trade on a local level.  Some are large international construction firms with operations on an international scale.
 
We operate in a narrowly defined niche that we believe to be unique to the market place in Greece.  No projects are undertaken without EU grant approval, whereby we prepare the entire dossier.  No project is commenced without all financing, both public and private, in place, so that payment is guaranteed from the outset.  The effectiveness of this approach has been proven by the consistent profitability of the operations over the last three decades.  We have never lost money on a project since our inception.  This is further testimony to the level of repeat clients that make up our base of projects.
 
There are other companies that perform feasibility studies, prepare architectural design of structures, or design and specify processing equipment for facilities.  However, to our knowledge, there is no single firm that combines all of these areas of expertise, other than ourselves.
 
With the global economic situation and the resultant uncertainties, we believe we are well positioned to increase our business and our client base in that the current governmental focus is agricultural processing or packaging of food items for consumption to the consumer.  Therefore, we intend to capitalize on this timing and optimize our position in this important sector within Greece and with the continued support and endorsement of the EU.
 
History
 
We were incorporated as an exempted company with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands on March 10, 2006 for the purpose of identifying and entering into a business combination with a privately held business or company, domiciled and operating in an emerging market.  On February 29, 2008, we completed the acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A. pursuant to a share exchange agreement.  Aegean Earth S.A. was organized under the laws of Greece in July 2007 and with the objective of becoming engaged in the construction industry in Greece and surrounding Mediterranean countries.  Since the acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A., we have entered into negotiations for the construction of a number of construction projects in Greece but have not commenced any construction projects or entered into any binding agreements to perform a construction project.  As discussed elsewhere in this report, in February 2010 we completed the acquisition of Temhka S.A. pursuant to a share exchange agreement.  Prior to our acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A., we were a blank check company that had not yet realized revenue.
 
 
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Recent Acquisition
 
On February 9, 2010, we completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Temhka S.A. from Temhka S.A.’s shareholders solely in exchange for 1,623,333 Series B Preference Shares.  Of such Series B Preference Shares, 600,036 were placed in escrow pending the fulfillment of certain criteria.  Each Series B Preference Share converted automatically into ten ordinary shares upon the earlier to occur of the consolidation of our ordinary shares or the amendment to Memorandum and Articles of Association.  As a condition prior to the closing of our acquisition of Temhka S.A., Stavros Ch. Mesazos, the controlling shareholder of Temhka S.A., contributed $4,500,000 to Temhka S.A. during 2009.
 
Aegean Earth S.A.
 
Aegean Earth S.A.’s business has been focused on construction and development of real estate projects, roads, utility structures, commercial buildings, and other related facilities in Greece, the Mediterranean and Balkan countries and other parts of Southern and Eastern Europe, either alone or by forming joint ventures with other companies.  As a result of the acquisition of Temhka S.A. and the commencement of the consolidation and the vertical integration into Temhka S.A., we have focused our efforts on the growth of Temhka S.A. and are using Aegean Earth S.A. as a supporting vehicle for the growth of the company.
 
Employees
 
As of September 30, 2010, we had 44 employees, of which 27 are full time.
 
Company Organization
 
The following chart details the organization of our executive management team:
 

Executive Offices
 
Our principal executive offices are located in Galatsi, a suburb of Athens.  Our senior management team, our engineering staff, our economic and technical feasibility teams and our accounting department are housed in this location.  Our engineers and economic and technical feasibility teams are supported by state of the art information technology using a suite of mathematical modeling tools as well as Computer Aided Design, or CAD, systems to support the initial economic feasibility study, our design-build program, and our monitoring of the grant approval process.  Once the grant has been approved and the project construction commences, the project reporting performed by the project manager, under the direct supervision of our Engineering Department Manager and Mr. Mesazos, is managed from this office.
 
 
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Our accounting department uses the Kefaleo Accounting System, which is a state of the art system of accounting employed to ensure our timely and accurate reporting under both the Greek accounting and tax methodology as well as under the reporting requirements of the SEC and the Public Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB, in the U.S.
 
Key Clients
 
We currently have approximately €388 million (or $543.2 million) of projects in our anticipated project pipeline for the next three years from 69 clients.  Of these clients, 46 are repeat clients and 23 are new clients.  Of the current projects under construction, projects with two of these clients account for over €34.6 million (or $48.4 million) of revenues.  Such a concentration of business could result in a decrease in our revenue or profit should either of these clients suffer adverse financial setbacks that might impact their ability to commence or finalize such project.
 
Seasonality
 
Our business is not cyclical and does not have a clear pattern of seasonality.
 
Property
 
We rent our corporate offices at 5, Ichous Str. – Galatsi 111 46 Athens, Greece.  We do not own any real property.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
From time to time we may become party to litigation or other legal proceedings that we consider to be a part of the ordinary course of business.  We are not currently involved in legal proceedings that we believe could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations.
 
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
 
Temhka S.A. and its predecessor companies, the Mesazos Group of Companies, had its genesis in 1979 when Stavros Ch. Mesazos, our Executive Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Operating Officer, recognized an opportunity in the type of business that has become our core business model.  The agriculture sector is one of the primary focus sectors in Greece by the EU, receiving approximately 16% of the 4th CSF funds.  The revenues from the agricultural sector in Greece for 2009 accounted for 3.4% of the national GDP, or $11 billion. (Source: CIA The World Factbook updated September 16, 2010).
 
Mr. Mesazos, as a licensed mechanical engineer, and a graduate of the prestigious Athens Polytechnic University, had been raised in a rural environment and is very knowledgeable in the various aspects of primary food processing and food packaging.  As an engineer and contractor, he bid on and was awarded several projects to construct processing and packaging facilities in the farming areas of Greece.  He realized that in many of these projects:
 
·
the feasibility studies which formed the basis for the client’s business model were inaccurate;
·
the architectural drawings and designs that resulted from the conclusions of the feasibility studies were, as a result, often not reflective of the pure operational objectives that the client wanted to achieve with the project;
·
the final specifications and building design and construction that emanated from the preliminary specifications were therefore in error and more often than not, were either unbuildable as designed or, as was often the case, though buildable did not achieve the requisite level of functionality and efficiency; and
·
the plant and equipment design and construction that came from the drawings and specifications therefore often did not successfully meld together.
 
All too often, these integrated efforts were, in fact, not integrated.  This led to Mr. Mesazos often having to redesign the final facility in order to achieve the desired functionality for the client’s own business model.  With this experience in hand, coupled with the practical knowledge of the agricultural and farming sector, Mr. Mesazos, upon receiving his degree in 1986 and commencing to build the business on a full time basis, recognized that he would be able to provide a unique and valuable service to clients by consolidating these various aspects of a project into one unified service offering.
 
 
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Community Support Framework:  2007-2013
 
Since joining the EU, Greek regions have benefited from the inflow of community funds through a number of programs, including the earlier Mediterranean Integrated Programs, or MIPs (that operated from 1984 through 1993, and provided funds for certain infrastructure projects), and the later Community Support and Cohesion Fund, or CSF.  The current CSF program is referred to as the 4th CSF and has allocated approximately €30.4 billion (or $42.6 billion) to Greece.  Of that amount, we believe that €6.3 billion (or $8.8 billion) is allocated to the agricultural sector alone, and may be deployed in equal amounts per year through 2015.  To date, we believe that approximately €800 million (or $1.1 billion) of the 4th CSF funds have been assigned to specific projects in the Greek agricultural industry.  These monies are to improve primary processing, packaging and develop economies of scale not only in primary processing but in plant facilities in order to enhance Greece’s position in the market place as a major provider of agricultural products to the local populace as well as an exporter to the other member states.  (Source:  Greek Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry for Rural Development and Food, February 2010.)
 
The inflow of CSF funds to Greece, from the country’s accession to this day, has assisted development, has significantly contributed to the restructuring of the Greek economy and has softened the social impacts of adaptation.  Since 1996, Greece has continually witnessed a real economic growth exceeding the European average.  The improvement of the country’s general economic state allowed Greece to enter the Eurozone on January 1, 2001.  (Source:  Eurostat Yearbook 2010.)
 
The negotiations for the implementation of the 5th CSF, which is expected to begin in 2013, are underway between the EU and the 27 member states of the EU.
 
The CSF Focus:  Strategy and Priorities for Joint Action
 
The Greek portion of the 4th CSF aims to contribute to the country’s further integration in the EU and into the knowledge-based world economy by promoting structural change, higher productivity and employment.  The 4th CSF priorities are focused on the types of investment in physical, human and knowledge capital that are most conducive to increasing Greek productivity.  This strategy is expected to create the conditions necessary for sustained high growth rates leading to real convergence with the rest of the EU in terms of GDP per capita.
 
The impact and effectiveness of this strategy is largely determined by progress in the following key categories:  1) structural reforms in the labor, goods and services markets, 2) sustainable rural development and agriculture, 3) mobilization of the private sector in all regions, and 4) significant improvement in program management capabilities.  We continue to benefit from the focus on sustainable agriculture development in particular.
 
The 4th CSF also emphasizes development in the fields of environment, culture, health and welfare, as well as sustainable regional development.  The 4th CSF is financed by €30.4 billion (or $42.6 billion) from the Structural Funds, including €3.7 billion (or $5.2 billion) from the EU Cohesion Fund, and 20% co-funded by the Greek government.  The EU Cohesion Fund was set up by the Treaty of Maastricht to help those EU member states whose per capita GNP was less than 90% of the EU member state average (namely Greece, Ireland, Portugal and Spain) to enable those countries to adjust to the challenges of the economic and monetary union by financing of portion of projects in the fields of the environment and trans-European transport infrastructure.  (Sources: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gr.html and http://www.espa.gr/en/Pages/staticWhatIsESPA.aspx)
 
With regard to agricultural and rural development, priority is given to overall rural competitiveness in a sustainable and balanced way.  Principal policy tools include the mobilization of private investment, the promotion of quality, improvements in manufacturing and marketing of the products.  The protection of natural resources and the environment is also a priority.  These goals are consistent with the operational modus of our company in that we will not commence a project until all required environmental approvals have been received.
 
Relatedly, there is a reinforced effort to meet the EU directives concerning drinking water quality, wastewater treatment, and the promotion of proper management of solid and toxic waste.  Our company, through its emphasis on the green energy development from our client’s operations, is actively involved in the treatment and management of wastewater and the management of solid waste in the facilities we construct.
 
 
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Managing authorities for the CSF
 
At the CSF level, a managing authority was established within the Greek Ministry of Economy & Finance, or the MEF, which is the general coordinator of all CSF interventions.  Specific program oversight is vested in the Ministry of Economy Competitiveness and Shipping. (See http://www.espa.gr/en/Pages/staticWhatIsESPA.aspx).  Managing authorities were also designated for all Operational Programmes, or OP.  The Management Organisation Unit (MOU) and other entities support the managing authorities in their tasks and ensure compatibility with relevant local community policies.
 
Compliance of the CSF interventions with community law is a condition for granting the payments.  The CSF managing authority systematically informs the OP managing authorities on the state of implementation of EU directives into national law.
 
Special attention is given to compliance with:
 
1) the EU public procurement legislation;
 
2) the EU environmental legislation;
 
3) the EU State aid legislation;
 
4) equal treatment between men and women; and
 
5) the rural development policy.
 
Project approval
 
The respective OP managing authority is responsible for project selection.  Only technically mature projects may be funded, and projects are evaluated for economic and social viability before funding is approved.  Expenditures due to cost or time overruns is ineligible, unless the projects are resubmitted to a second approval procedure and adopted with the new planning proposed.
 
System for monitoring the CSF and OPs
 
CSF/OP implementation is the responsibility of the respective managing authorities under the surveillance and the control of the CSF/OP monitoring committees.
 
The CSF monitoring committee is chaired by the Minister of Economy and Finance.  Its members are the chairmen of the OP monitoring committees, the representatives of the CSF managing authority, the paying authority, the MEF, public authorities and bodies involved in the CSF implementation, representatives of social partners, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank, or EIB.  Highly qualified persons may be invited to participate as well on an ad hoc basis.  Non-governmental organizations, or NGOs, are regularly informed and consulted.
 
The OP monitoring committees are chaired by the Secretary General of a Ministry or Region.  They include representatives of the OP managing authority, the paying authority, the MEF, representatives of public authorities or bodies involved in the OP implementation (environment, equal opportunities), the social partners, the European Commission and the EIB.  Where appropriate, NGO's are represented as well.
 
Paying authority
 
A single paying authority for all Structural Funds is set up in the MEF, with a clear separation of tasks from those of the CSF Managing Authority.  This authority is responsible for monitoring the financial flows, for drawing up payment applications and for receiving payments from the European Commission.  It also ensures payments to the final beneficiaries in the least amount of time and in full.  It is subject to external controls and, in case of irregularities, subject to financial corrections.  Financial corrections can take place only after a hearing of the interested parties and in compliance with the principle of proportionality.  In addition, they are subject to administrative and judicial appeal.
 
The paying authority is the single entity authorized to access accounts kept in the Bank of Greece (one account for each Structural Fund, one for each Community Initiative and one for the Cohesion Fund).  Commitments and payment provisions are registered in the Public Investment Programme.
 
 
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This budget contains data enabling the identification of the operation, the final beneficiary and the financial assistance.  Payment information is controlled and registered in the CSF Management Information System by the each respective OP managing authority.  The paying authority checks and verifies this information before submission of payment applications to the European Commission.
 
Control
 
Control aims to ensure efficient and financially correct implementation of the Structural Fund assistance.
 
The following controls are conducted within the framework of the 4th CSF:
 
 
·
Controls by OP Managing Authorities which include controls of the physical, financial and accounting aspects of projects, on the basis of provided data at the office premises of the Managing Authority and at the project implementation site.  In addition, at the office premises of any agency that holds the original technical dossiers and expenditure vouchers.
 
 
·
Controls by the Paying Authority, consisting of external managerial control of the OP Managing Authorities and of projects in coordination with those conducted by the Managing Authorities.  These external managerial controls include the analysis and evaluation of the control system conducted which involve, when considered necessary, prior decisions made by the managing bodies, as well as control of final beneficiaries.
 
 
·
Control concerning the total coordination of control systems and specialized reviews–objectives.  Conducted by a special unit belonging to the MEF/General Accounting Office of the State, that conducts controls of the Managing Authorities, of the Paying Authority and of final beneficiaries, in order to ensure sound and effective fiscal management.  The same authority conducts also sampled controls of projects/actions.
 
Greece has benefited from the CSF, with multiplicative effects on economic and social cohesion.  A significant portion of the financial resources available from the Structural Funds under the 4th CSF has been dedicated to infrastructure projects (approximately 8.7% of the total budget for the period 2007-2013) The largest category is into structural funds, such as development projects in the productive areas at 68.7%. (Source: Ministry of Economy and Finance EU Fund Allocation http://www.espa.gr/elibrary/Xrimatodotiki_Katanomi_2007-2013.pdf).
 
These investments have already begun to generate results which we believe will become increasingly visible in the near future.  The intention is to increase the productivity and competitiveness of the regions.  At the same time special emphasis is placed on social policy and cohesion through improvements in education and increased levels of employment, allowing the regions to ensure their people prosperity and full employment.
 
The Greek Policy on International Environmental Protection
 
It is the position of Greece that environmental protection should be taken into consideration in all fields of human activity.  As a result of this view, the country has incorporated the environmental dimension in as many governmental policies as possible.  The Gothenburg Summit on Sustainable Development was an important step in the International Community efforts to ensure a sustainable environment for future generations.  It is Greece’s belief that the timetables set, the practical implementation measures adopted and government co-operation with civil society and private firms lay the foundations for effective environmental protection.  Greece has already formed an Inter-Ministerial Committee for Sustainable Development, which recently developed a national strategy for sustainable development.
 
In May 2002, Greece ratified the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change and, together with the other EU Member States, submitted the Protocol’s ratification documents to the United Nations Secretariat.  In March 2002, Greece formulated the National Plan on Climate Change, which enforces a reduction in greenhouse gases emissions during the period 2000-2010.  In order to achieve this goal, ‘clean energy’ alternatives need to be used.  For this reason, Greece has concentrated its efforts on developing renewable energy sources (wind, sun, etc.).  The international community has recently begun to exchange views on the matter of global environmental governance.  Greece is open to all options concerning improved co-ordination and effective international environmental institutions, including the establishment of an International Authority and an International Court.
 
We believe that we are in the forefront of environmental engineering as it pertains to waste management and the processing of waste from the manufacturing plants of our clients.  In the past 25 years, we have studied and developed cost effective and efficient systems for converting animal waste products.  At present, we have over €89 million (or $$124.6 million) in projects in the backlog and pipeline in the biofuels and biogas areas alone (consisting of nine backlog projects with an aggregate value of €21.2 million (or $29.7 million), and 31 pipeline projects with an aggregate value of €68.5 million (or $95.9 million)).  Some projects utilize solar energy to generate and augment power from the grid of the national electrical utility company.  Some of these projects are also using animal or plant waste by-products from the processing operations of our clients to generate “green” energy and, in the case of electricity, to shift it back into the electrical grid system.  These backlog and pipeline projects number 40 in total.  Of these 40 pending projects in the green sector, five are “stand alone” projects wherein their scope of work is not tied to a larger facility contract involving processing or packaging. The other 35 projects relate to existing physical plants that we have constructed or are presently constructing for our clients.
 
 
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Rural Development
 
We have historically focused on the rural areas of the market place.  As a result, the development and fiscal impact of any EU, Greek or other governmental influence is of paramount importance to us and we continually monitor and provide input as needed or requested in order to assure that such programs, pronouncements and resultant policies and procedures are properly enforced.  We shall continue this effort in the future as we have in the past.  Accordingly, a full understanding of the nature and impact of the rural/agricultural sector within Greece and within the EU is necessary in order to fully comprehend the scope and nature of our company’s business.
 
Greece's agriculture sector continues to hold a significant position, both as a field of economic activity and as a social and economic cohesion factor for large parts of the country.
 
The general characteristics of Greek agriculture include:
 
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the average agricultural holding approximates 4.3 hectares and includes 5-6 plots;
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the mountainous and less-favored areas constitute 80% of the country's farmable land;
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irrigated land constitutes 37% of cultivated land, a fact which shows the great efforts that have been made to improve the productivity of agriculture; and
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the natural conditions in Greece favor Mediterranean products such as fruits and vegetables, olive growing, tobacco and cotton farming, vineyards, as well as free-range sheep and goat farming.
 
The agricultural sector contributes to the total GDP a share of 3.4%, or €11.3 billion ($15.8 million), employs 12.4% of the labor force.   (Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gr.html).  In addition, the agricultural sector creates the right conditions for development in a significant number of other economic fields, especially in the field of manufacturing (food and beverage, textile, tobacco industries and others).  It must be emphasized that the agricultural sector share in certain Greek states is over 50% in both GDP and employment.
 
Consequently, developmental restructuring of rural areas, which are dominated by the agricultural sector, constitutes a major factor in any effort aimed at regional development in the larger part of Greece.
 
All of our projects are located in approved development areas for the processing and packaging of our client’s products.  Whether the client is processing animal products or plant products for food, the projects are located in pre-designated development areas for such facilities.  As an example, a pork breeding, feeding and abattoir operations, with or without packaging facilities, would not be permitted in a populated metropolitan area.  It would be in a designated area, likely in a less populated or rural setting.  Even then, the projects all must meet stringent building and zoning regulations such as setbacks from roads and rail, height restrictions, waste management, impact on water aquifers and such other restrictions as may be imposed by the municipal and state authorities.
 
RISK FACTORS
 
Risks Related to our Business
 
We will require additional capital to pursue our business plan.
 
Our projects begin with a down payment from the client equal to 20% of the total project costs, plus evidence from the client that an additional 30% of the total project costs will be available in the form of bank guarantees or loan commitments from a third party lender.  At such time as this 50% of the project costs has been secured, we then submit the project for EU grant approval. In most cases, we will not receive additional funds from until 60 days after the completion of 50% of the project.  Therefore, we must finance a significant portion of the expenses related to the construction until we receive payments due to us.  We have financed our operations since inception through funds raised in private placements, loans from our founder and internally generated cash flows.  On November 10, 2010, we filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 under which we intend to offer $30 million of our ordinary shares.  The proposed sale of our ordinary shares is referred to herein as the Offering.  The registration statement has not been declared effective by the SEC and our ordinary shares may not be sold nor may offers be accepted prior to the time, if any, that such registration statement becomes effective.  There can be no assurances that the registration statement will become effective or that we will be able to complete the sale of any of the ordinary shares that we intend to offer under such registration statement.
 
 
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In February 2010, we completed a private placement in connection with our acquisition of Temhka S.A., pursuant to which we received approximately $4.5 million in gross proceeds.  As a condition precedent, prior to the February 2010 closing, the founder of Temhka S.A., Stavros Ch. Mesazos, loaned $4.5 million to us. In addition, our founder has loaned us in excess of $4.9 million from the date that we acquired Temhka S.A. through September 30, 2010.  We have accumulated $12.5 million in retained earnings as of September 30, 2010.  These amounts were utilized to fund our current operating and capital requirements.  Accordingly, following the Offering, we may need to obtain additional private or public financing to fund our operations, including debt or equity financing, and there can be no assurance that such financing will be available as needed or, if available, on terms favorable to us.  Furthermore, debt financing, if available, will require payment of interest and may involve restrictive covenants that could impose limitations on our operating flexibility.  There can be no assurance that additional funds will be available when and if needed from any source or, if available, will be available on terms that are acceptable to us.  We may be required to pursue sources of additional capital through various means, including joint venture projects and debt or equity financings.  Future financings through equity investments are likely to be dilutive to existing shareholders.  Such additional equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges that are senior to those of our existing ordinary shares.  The terms of securities we may issue in future capital transactions may be more favorable for our subsequent investors.  Newly issued securities may include preferences, superior voting rights, or may be issued with warrants or other derivative securities, which themselves may have additional dilutive effects.  Further, we may incur substantial costs in pursuing future capital and/or financing, including investment banking fees, legal fees, accounting fees, printing and distribution expenses and other costs.  Our ability to obtain needed financing may be impaired by such factors as the capital markets, the lack of a market for our ordinary shares, and our lack of profitability, which could impact the availability or cost of future financings.  If the amount of capital we are able to raise from financing activities, together with our revenue from operations, is not sufficient to satisfy our capital needs, we may be required to reduce operations.
 
Our revenue and profitability are heavily dependent upon the availability of EU grant funding.
 
Should EU grant funding not become available, it would materially adversely impact our revenue and profitability as such financing is integral to our business model.  The EU program commenced in 1986 and provides to all member states of the EU the ability to obtain financing in the form of grants that require no repayment by the grantee and are added to the capital base of the grantee as the project is completed.  This program, entitled the Community Support Framework, or the CSF, is in its fourth iteration and accordingly is called the 4th CSF.  The 4th CSF continues to commit funds through 2013 and flow funds to projects through 2015.  This program is an integral part of the Growth and Stability program of the EU and the negotiations for the implementation of the 5th CSF are underway between the EU and the 27 member states of the EU.  Any slow down or delay in the implementation of the CSF program by the Greek government would reduce our revenues and profitability.  See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation — Understanding the EU Community Support Framework.”
 
If we are unable to finance our working capital, then our revenue and income may be reduced.
 
Due to the timing of the payments for projects from our customers, we must use working capital to cover the expenses of the project.  Historically, we have generated working capital by selling equity, borrowing from our founder and borrowing from commercial banks.  Since the financial crisis began in 2008, the availability of commercial bank financing has been severely limited.   If we cannot obtain commercial credit financing, we may not have sufficient working capital to timely construct or complete the projects we undertake including projects in our backlog and pipeline.  Any delay in the completion of our projects will delay payments from our customers.  In addition, if we do not have sufficient working capital, we may not be able to accept new projects.  We are pursuing alternative commercial bank facilities and are considering pursuing other financing arrangements in order to continue our business model; however, there is no such facility in place at this time and the unavailability of such a facility could have an adverse effect on our revenues and profits.
 
If our customers are unable to obtain adequate financing for their projects, then our revenue and income may be reduced.
 
Our customers are required to finance, or arrange third party financing, for up to approximately 50% of the project costs.  Historically, this portion of the project costs has been financed by commercial bank loans. As a result of the financial crisis that began in 2008, the Greek financial system has been largely ineffective.  The availability of commercial bank financing has been an integral part of our business model and the elimination of such financial support would damage our business.   If our clients cannot obtain commercial credit financing or an alternative source of financing, then our clients will not receive the applicable CSF approval and the number of projects we can undertake will be reduced.  The continued lack of commercial banking facilities to our clients could have an adverse effect on both our revenues and profitability.
 
 
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We may not be able to effectively control and manage our growth and a failure to do so could adversely affect our operations and financial conditions.
 
Our revenue increased from $28.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, to $54.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  For the three months ended September 30, 2010, revenues totaled $19.7 million compared to $9.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of approximately $10.5 million, or 47%.  If we continue to experience an increase in demand for our services, we will need to expand our capabilities in order to meet these demands.  We may face challenges in managing and financing the acquisition of additional companies to facilitate the planned vertical integration of our operations.  This could put increased demands on our management team and may require us to hire additional executives to manage this growth.  Our failure to address these increased demands could interrupt, delay or adversely affect our operations and cause construction backlogs, extend project completion times and contribute to added administrative inefficiencies.
 
Other challenges relating to the expansion and operation of our business include:
 
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unanticipated costs;
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diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns;
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potential adverse effects on existing business relationships with clients and suppliers;
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obtaining sufficient working capital to support our expansion program;
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maintaining the high quality of our workmanship;
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completing projects on time;
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completing projects within budgets;
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maintaining our profit margins at projected levels;
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maintaining adequate controls over expenses and accounting systems;
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successfully integrating acquisitions into our corporate structure and operations;
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anticipating and adapting to rules and regulatory changes or modifications that may be promulgated from time to time by the EU or the Hellenic Republic, sometimes referred to as Greece in this report, as such changes or modifications may affect our operations; and
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being cognizant of any competitive entrants into our market and maintaining our exclusive position as the sole provider in Greece to provide the range of services we provide to our clients.
 
Even if we maintain our market share, and are able to increase our sales and/or access additional sources of funds, there may be a delay between the time that costs and expenses are incurred and the time when we recognize the benefits of such increased sales and/or access to other funds, which could also affect our cash flow, profitability and earnings.
 
We have a limited number of clients and the loss of one or more of these clients, or the cancellation of all or a portion of projects currently underway, could adversely affect our revenue and profitability.
 
We currently have approximately €388 million (or $543.2 million) of projects in our backlog and project pipeline from 69 clients.  Of these clients, 46 are repeat clients and 23 are new clients.  Of the current projects under construction, two of these projects would account for over €34.6 million (or $48.44 million) of our future revenues.  We do not anticipate that our dependence on a limited number of clients will continue in the future.  However, if we are unable to decrease our dependence on a limited number of clients, such a concentration of our business could result in a decrease in our revenue or profit should any of these clients suffer adverse financial setbacks that might impact their ability to commence or finalize a project.  Any of our client companies could suffer financial setbacks either resulting from or causing a loss of their respective market share.  The reduction in revenue and profit from our clients could also have an adverse effect on our business in the form of reducing our revenues and reducing our profits.
 
Additionally, one or more of our clients could cancel all or a portion of a project that is currently underway, which could have an adverse effect on our business in the form of reducing our revenues and our profits.  We base our planned operating expenses in part on our expectations of future revenue, and as a result, a significant portion of our expenses will be fixed in the short term.  If revenue for a particular quarter is lower than we expect, we likely will be unable to proportionately reduce our operating expenses for that quarter, which would have a material adverse effect on our operating results for that quarter.
 
 
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Our backlog and project pipeline are subject to reduction and cancellation.
 
Backlog represents services that our clients have committed by contract to purchase from us, and for which full funding approval has been received from both the EU and a commercial banking source, typically a bank located in Greece.  Additionally, our project pipeline represents services that our clients have committed by contract to purchase from us, but for which final financing approval is being sought or is pending from either or both the EU or a commercial banking source.  As of October 15, 2010, our backlog was approximately €105.6 million (or $147.84 million), and our project pipeline was approximately €175.7 million (or $245.98 million). Our backlog and project pipeline are subject to fluctuations as a result of project cancellations or an inability to obtain full governmental approval, and are not necessarily indicative of future sales. Moreover, cancellations of services or reductions of the types of services being purchased in existing contracts could substantially and materially reduce our backlog and/or project pipeline and, consequently, future revenues. Our failure to replace canceled or reduced backlog and project pipeline could result in lower revenues.
 
We have a small number of key suppliers for services, equipment and material for our clients’ projects which could delay our completion of products and increase our expenses.
 
We currently have approximately 65 suppliers of services, goods and materials for our clients’ projects.  These services, goods and materials range from external economic consultants that advise us on our EU grant submittals, to architects and engineers that supplement our professional staff with specialty expertise on equipment design and manufacturing for the specialized packaging and processing equipment that we design to fit our clients’ requirements and specification.  Of these suppliers and consultants, 13 accounted for over €34 million (or $47.6 million) of billings in the past year.  A financial setback or reversal to any of our consultants or suppliers of materials or technology could have a material adverse effect upon our revenues and profits.  Delays due to financial problems, the global economic crisis, or as a result of shortages of supply or personnel of our key suppliers could materially adversely impact our business and profitability.
 
Our future success depends on retaining our existing key employees and the loss of any of them could adversely affect our future operations.
 
Our future success depends to a significant degree on the continued service of our executive officers and other key employees, particularly Stavros Ch. Mesazos, our Chief Operating Officer and Executive Chairman, and Dimitrios K. Vassilikos, our Chief Executive Officer.  Messrs. Mesazos and Vassilikos have experience in, and knowledge of, the construction and agricultural processing industry in Greece and the loss of either or both of these individual’s services could have a material adverse impact on our ability to compete in the industry in Greece.  Further, while we have entered into employment contracts with each of Messrs. Mesazos and Vassilikos, no assurances can be given that we will be able to employ and/or keep Messrs. Mesazos and Vassilikos, or any of our other key employees.  The loss of the services of any of our executive officers, or other key employees, could make it more difficult to successfully operate our business and pursue our growth strategy, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.  In addition, we do not currently have key person insurance on any of our employees.
 
Our operating results may fluctuate considerably on a quarterly basis.  These fluctuations could have an adverse effect on the price of our ordinary shares.
 
Our results of operations have fluctuated in the past, and may continue to fluctuate, significantly on a quarterly basis as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control. Although many companies may encounter fluctuations in their results of operations, these fluctuations are particularly relevant to us as a result of our historical and current reliance on a limited number of customers, the availability of EU grants and commercial financing in order to fund our projects, our relatively small size and the dynamics of operating a business in Greece. Factors that could cause our results of operations to fluctuate include, among others:
 
 
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seasonal or periodic fluctuations in our clients’ businesses, which could cause the timing of their engagement of our services to fluctuate;
 
 
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the average prices for our services, which are impacted by fluctuations in the raw materials, such as cement and steel, and equipment we use in the planning and construction of facilities;
 
 
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delivery delays, price fluctuations and shortages with respect to raw materials that we acquire from suppliers and outsourced manufacturers;
 
 
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the rate and cost at which we are able to expand our internal project development capacity to meet client demand and the timeliness and success of these expansion efforts;
 
 
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the loss of one or more key customers or the significant reduction or postponement of projects from these clients;
 
 
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unplanned expenses incurred to address contingencies such as manufacturing failures, defects or downtime;
 
 
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costs relating to acquisitions and investments;
 
 
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the effects of the global economic downturn, and in Greece in particular, which has led to decreases in demand for our services and which could continue or increase in severity;
 
 
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geopolitical turmoil within Greece or the EU;
 
 
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foreign currency fluctuations, particularly fluctuations in the exchange rates of the Euro and U.S. dollar;
 
 
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our success in maintaining, establishing and expanding customer relationships;
 
 
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our ability to successfully develop, introduce and sell new or enhanced services in a timely manner, and the amount and timing of related research and development costs;
 
 
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the timing of new product or technology announcements; and
 
 
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introductions by our competitors and other developments in our competitive environment.
 
You should not rely on our results from any quarter as an indication of future performance. Quarterly variations in our operations could result in significant volatility in the market for our ordinary shares.
 
Furthermore, the occurrence of any of the risks described above could result in long-term harm to our business, financial condition and operating results, especially if it continues for a period of time or is not mitigated in subsequent periods.
 
Since competition for highly skilled employees is intense, we may not be able to attract and retain the highly skilled employees we need to support our business and our expected growth.
 
As a result of the specialized and technical nature of our business, our future performance is largely dependent on the continued service of, and on our ability to attract and retain, qualified engineers, economists and technical personnel. Approximately 73% of our employees are economists, engineers or technicians, who have specialized experience and education. We compete with competitors and other employers for these qualified and experienced economists, engineers and technology professionals. Without sufficient numbers of skilled employees, our operations would suffer from, among other things, deteriorating production standards and decreasing capacity utilization. Competition for such skilled personnel is intense, and replacing qualified employees is difficult. In order to effectively hire and retain a sufficient number of employees with the skills, experience and education that we require to operate and expand our business, we may be required to offer higher compensation and other benefits, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. If we are unable to attract, retain and motivate our economists, engineers and technical personnel, our business and prospects could be materially and adversely affected. Furthermore, we may not be able to hire sufficient numbers of skilled and experienced employees to replace those who leave, and we may be unable to redeploy and retrain our professionals to keep pace with continuing changes in technology, evolving standards and changing customer demands, which could adversely affect our business and prospects.
 
Our quarterly operating results may vary from the actual payment stream we receive from the EU, the commercial banks and our clients.
 
Our clients, on average, pay 20% of the project cost from their own funds and an additional 30% of the project cost from either their own funds or commercial bank financing, or a combination thereof.  The EU pays the balance of the project costs through a grant, which is typically 50%, upon completion of 50% and 100% of the work.  The client pays 20% of the project cost upfront, and must demonstrate to us and the Greek governmental ministry through either a bank loan commitment or guarantee, or other evidence that the client will be able to pay the other 30%, before the project can be submitted to the relevant governmental ministry for approval.  After the initial 20% up-front payment, the remaining 80% of costs (consisting of funds from both the EU and the client) are paid to us in two installments, half of which is paid approximately 60 days after 50% of the work on the project has been completed and the remaining half of which is paid approximately 60 days after the completion of the project.  The EU does not pay any amounts upfront.  Our reporting periods for revenue and expenses and the resultant gross profit and net profits for the period are accounted for under the percentage completion method of accounting and may vary from the actual income received during the period.  Under the percentage completion method, the accounting is calculated on expenses incurred during the time period, and as a result, expenses may exceed actual revenue generated, and would be reflected in our financial statements as “Expenses in Excess of Billings.”  Conversely, it is possible, though unlikely, that our revenue could exceed expenses incurred and would therefore be reflected in our financial statements as “Billings in Excess of Expenses.”
 
 
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Concerns over food safety and public health may affect our operations by causing our clients to experience increased costs for producing their food products.
 
Although we stringently monitor all events concerning food and food production in the European markets, our clients may experience some public scrutiny and oversight from relevant EU agencies concerning food production and packaging, which could increase their costs, or conversely, reduce their earnings, and reduce their ability to retain our services.  An example was the 2009 occurrence of swine flu.  Although neither we nor any of our clients were affected, we nevertheless continued to monitor these issues closely in order to intervene if necessary.  There is no assurance that such monitoring or counteraction, if it occurred in the future, would be effective.  If such actions by us or our clients were not effective, our revenues and earnings could be negatively impacted.
 
We may be subject to construction defect and product liability claims that could adversely affect our operations.
 
The construction business is subject to construction defect and product liability claims which are common in the construction industry and can be costly.  Among the claims for which developers and builders have financial exposure are property damage and related bodily injury claims.  Damages awarded under these suits may include the costs of remediation, loss of property, and bodily injuries.  In response to increased litigation, insurance underwriters have attempted to limit their risk by excluding coverage for certain claims associated with pollution and product and workmanship defects.  We may be at risk of loss for bodily injury and property damage claims in amounts that exceed available limits on our comprehensive general liability policies.  In addition, the costs of insuring against construction defect and product liability claims, if applicable, are high and the amount of coverage offered by insurance companies is limited.  There can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to obtain insurance with respect to such claims, or that the coverage will not be restricted and become more costly.  If we are not able to obtain adequate insurance, we may experience losses that could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
 
We may be subject to warranty claims for workmanship claims over an extended period of time.
 
We may be required from time to time to repair buildings and equipment lines which we constructed entirely or in part.  Historically, we conduct routine inspections of finished projects and the operational equipment.  Although this has typically not been a part of our contractual agreements beyond a one (1) year period, we nonetheless periodically perform such inspections for a longer period of time, up to three or more years following the completion of a project in many cases.  We cannot guarantee that, in the future, circumstances or incidents will not occur that will require us to extend such warranty periods as it pertains to our workmanship.  We also cannot be assured that governmental rules and regulations may not require extended periods of warranty to our workmanship.  In the event we experience such extensions of warranty periods, our business operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected if significant repairs are required.
 
The relative lack of public company experience of our management team may put us at a competitive disadvantage.
 
Our management team lacks public company experience under the guidelines of the SEC, which could impair our ability to comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as those imposed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or Sarbanes-Oxley.  Aside from our Chief Executive Officer, Dimitrios K. Vassilikos, our senior management does not have experience operating in a publicly traded company environment.  Mr. Vassilikos has had no experience with a company such as ours which is a fully reporting company under the rules and regulations of the SEC.  Such responsibilities include complying with federal securities laws and making required disclosures on a timely basis.  Our senior management may be unable to implement programs and policies in an effective and timely manner that adequately respond to the increased legal, regulatory and reporting requirements associated with being a publicly traded company.  Our failure to comply with all applicable requirements could lead to the imposition of fines and penalties, distract our management from attending to the administration and growth of our business, result in a loss of investor confidence in our financial reports and have an adverse effect on our business and stock price.
 
 
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As a public company, we are obligated to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.  Our internal controls may not be determined to be effective, which may adversely affect investor confidence in us and, as a result, decrease the value of our ordinary shares.
 
Although Greece has a full operating stock exchange, the Athens Exchange, it has not adopted management and financial reporting concepts and practices similar to those in the U.S.  Consequently, we may have difficulty in hiring and retaining a sufficient number of qualified finance and management employees to work for us in Greece.  If this were to occur, we may experience difficulty in establishing and maintaining accounting and financial controls, collecting financial data, budgeting, managing our funds and preparing financial statements, books of account and corporate records and instituting business practices that meet investors’ expectations in the U.S.
 
Rules adopted by the SEC, pursuant to Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley, require annual assessment of our internal controls over financial reporting.  The standards that must be met for management to assess the internal controls over financial reporting as effective are complex and require significant documentation, testing and possible remediation to meet the detailed standards.  This assessment will need to include disclosure of any material weaknesses identified by our management in our internal controls over financial reporting.  The process of compiling the system and processing documentation necessary to perform the evaluation needed to comply with Section 404 is costly and challenging.  We may not be able to complete our evaluation, testing and any required remediation in a timely fashion.  During the evaluation and testing process, if we identify one or more material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, we will be unable to assert that our internal controls are effective.  If we are unable to conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, we could lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which could harm our business and cause the price of our ordinary shares to decline.
 
In connection with the audit of the financial statements for the Mesazos Group of Companies (the predecessors to Temhka S.A.) for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the auditors identified significant deficiencies in Temhka S.A.’s internal control over financial reporting, but these deficiencies did not rise to the level of a material weakness.  Additionally, our management identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of March 31, 2010, and June 30, 2010.  Management concluded that there was a material weakness in our internal controls because there was an insufficient number of personnel with appropriate technical accounting and SEC reporting expertise to adhere to certain control disciplines and to evaluate and properly record certain non-routine and complex transactions.
 
A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of a company’s financial reporting.  A material weakness in internal control over financial reporting is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.  If we fail to (1) remediate the significant deficiencies identified in Temhka S.A.’s internal control over financial reporting and integrate Temhka S.A.’s internal controls over financial reporting with ours, (2) maintain the adequacy of internal control over our financial reporting with regard to the financial condition and results of operations of Temhka S.A., or (3) remediate the material weakness identified in our internal controls over financial reporting, we may not be able to ensure that we can conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of Sarbanes Oxley, as such standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time.  Also, such ineffective controls could impair our ability to report quarterly and annual financial results, or other information required to be disclosed, in a timely and accurate manner and could cause our financial reporting to be unreliable, leading to misinformation being disseminated to the public.
 
If our costs and demands upon management increase disproportionately to the growth of our business and revenue as a result of complying with the laws and regulations affecting public companies in the U.S., our operating results could be harmed.
 
As a public company, we will continue to incur significant legal, accounting, investor relations and other expenses, including costs associated with public company reporting requirements.  We also have incurred, and will continue to incur, costs associated with current corporate governance requirements, including requirements under Section 404 and other provisions of Sarbanes Oxley, as well as rules implemented by the SEC and the stock exchange on which our ordinary shares are traded.  The expenses incurred by public companies for reporting and corporate governance purposes have increased dramatically over the past several years.  These rules and regulations have increased our legal and financial compliance costs substantially and make some activities more time consuming and costly.  If our costs and demands upon management increase disproportionately to the growth of our business and revenue, our operating results could be harmed.
 
 
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Our future growth depends in part on our ability to make strategic acquisitions and investments and to establish and maintain strategic relationships.  The failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our market penetration, revenue growth and prospects.
 
As part of our plan to sustain and potentially increase business growth, we intend to make strategic acquisitions and investments and to establish and maintain joint ventures and strategic relationships with third parties.  We may engage in such activities to gain expertise in certain production and logistical activities, access to raw materials or equipment and facilities.  In addition, we may enter into strategic relationships with third parties to gain access to capital or funding for research and development programs, and commercialization activities, or to reduce the risk of developing and scaling-up for backlog and project pipeline.
 
Strategic acquisitions, investments, joint ventures and strategic relationships with third parties that we enter into may not be beneficial for our business.  Furthermore, exploration into these transactions, whether or not actually consummated, could require us to incur significant expenses and could divert significant management time and attention from our existing business operations, which could harm the effective management of our business.  This could have a material adverse effect on our market penetration, revenue growth and results of operations.  In addition, strategic acquisitions, investments and relationships with third parties could subject us to a number of risks, including:
 
 
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our inability to integrate new operations, products, personnel, services or technologies;
 
 
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unforeseen or hidden liabilities, including exposure to lawsuits associated with newly acquired companies;
 
 
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the diversion of resources from our existing businesses;
 
 
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disagreement with joint venture or strategic relationship partners;
 
 
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our inability to generate sufficient revenues to offset the costs and expenses of strategic acquisitions, investments, joint venture formations, or other strategic relationships; and
 
 
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potential loss of, or harm to, employees or customer relationships.
 
Any one or more of these events could impair our ability to manage our business, result in our failure to derive the intended benefits of the strategic acquisitions, investments, joint ventures or strategic relationships, result in us being unable to recover our investment in such initiatives or otherwise have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
Our success depends upon our ability to have projects successfully approved and completed in a timely manner, which involves a high degree of risk.
 
The construction business is subject to substantial risks, including, but not limited to, the ability to acquire favorable construction projects.  Further, if we continue to be successful in securing favorable construction projects, our ability to successfully complete such construction projects is subject to a number of additional risks, including, but not limited to, availability and timely receipt of zoning and other regulatory approvals, compliance with local laws, availability of, and ability to obtain capital to fund projects, and potential equipment, raw material and labor shortages.  These risks could result in substantial unanticipated delays or expenses and, under certain circumstances, could prevent the start or the completion of construction activities once undertaken, any one of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
 
The construction business is subject to a number of risks outside of our control.
 
Factors which could adversely affect the construction industry, which are beyond our control, include but are not limited to:
 
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the availability and cost of financing for our clients;
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unfavorable interest rates and increases in inflation;
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overbuilding or decreases in demand;
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changes in national, regional and local economic conditions;
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cost overruns, inclement weather, and labor or material shortages;
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the impact of present or future environmental legislation, zoning laws and other regulations;
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availability, delays and costs associated with obtaining permits, approvals or licenses necessary to develop property;
 
 
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increases in taxes or fees;
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availability of governmental funding;
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local laws; and
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labor problems, work stoppages, strikes and negotiations with unions.
 
All of the above mentioned risks are mitigated, eliminated or neutralized under our business model.  Prior to commencing construction of any project, we complete a full feasibility study, including economic and market analysis, as well as analysis of local labor and civil restrictions and conditions.  However, there can be no assurances that such risks can continue to be controlled in the future.  In the event that we are unable to control or effectively eliminate these risks, such failure could have a material adverse effect on our revenues and earnings and thusly our share price for our ordinary shares.
 
Risks Related to Doing Business in Greece
 
We face the risk that changes in the policies of the Greek government could have a significant impact upon the business we may be able to conduct in Greece and the profitability of such business.
 
The Greek economy has been characterized by heavy government spending, a bloated public sector, rigid labor rules and an overly generous pension system.  Efforts by the government to effect structural reforms have often faced opposition from Greece’s powerful labor unions and the general public.  Public debt, inflation and unemployment have been above the average for EU member states.  Greece is a major beneficiary of EU aid and any reduction in such aid could adversely affect its economy.
 
Greece is prone to severe earthquakes, which have the potential to disrupt its economy.  Greece’s economy is dependent on the economies of other European nations.  Many of these countries are members of the EU and are member states of the EU’s Economic Monetary Union, or the EMU.  The member states of the EU and EMU are heavily dependent on each other economically and politically.
 
We conduct all of our operations and generate our revenue in Greece.  Accordingly, economic, political and legal developments in Greece will significantly affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.  The Greek economy is being assisted by a financial aid package structured and implemented by the EU, the European Central Bank, or ECB, and the International Monetary Fund, or IMF.  This package contains certain benchmarks and restrictive covenants and places great fiscal responsibility on the Greek government and population.  These programs are expected to transition the Greek economy from instability to stability and growth in the future.  Although this plan and program is uncertain as to timing and outcome, should it not be successful, it could result in a slowing of the economy from its present status.  While we believe that Greece will continue to strengthen its economic standing within the EU and abroad, we cannot assure you that this will be the case.  Our interests may be adversely affected by any changes in policies of the Greek government, including, changes in laws, regulations or their interpretation, increased taxation, or disputes within the EU.  Our revenues and profitability could be materially affected by any of these actions.
 
In September 2010, the IMF released its first report on the progress of the Greek government under the accord reached in May 2010 between Greece, the IMF, the EU and the ECB, referred to as the May Accord.  The report stated that “…the program has made a strong start.  End-June quantitative performance criteria have been met, led by forceful implementation of the fiscal program, and major reforms are ahead of schedule.”  (Source:  IMF Greece First Review dated August 26, 2010).  The report and analysis continued to state that, although a strong start has been made by the Greek government, there remains much to be accomplished to continue to meet the benchmarks as agreed in the May Accord.  We continue to monitor these developments and signs of any adverse or positive occurrences.  Although there have been no negative events that have impacted our core business to date, there is no assurance that, despite the assertions and efforts of the Greek government, there will not be any negative events or adverse setbacks in the future.  Should any of these events occur, this could have a material adverse effect on our revenues and earnings.
 
The state of the political and economic environment in Greece significantly affects our performance as well as the market price of our ordinary shares.  Consequently, an economic slowdown, a deterioration of conditions in Greece or other adverse changes affecting the Greek economy or the economies of other member states of the EU could adversely impact our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.  Moreover, the political environment both in Greece and in other countries in which we may elect to operate may be adversely affected by events outside our control, such as changes in government policies, EU directives, political instability or military action affecting Europe and/or other areas abroad and taxation and other political, economic or social developments in or affecting Greece and other EU Union member states.
 
 
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Economic conditions in Greece have had and may continue to have an adverse effect on our clients and on our business.
 
Our business is concentrated in Greece.  Greece has been the subject of intense scrutiny by the international financial community since October, 2009.  Recent developments have included a financial aid package engineered by the EU, the IMF and the ECB in May 2010.  This aid package imposes strict controls on the Greek government to, among other things, reduce spending, increase collections and revenues from all forms of taxation, including but not limited to, value added tax, or VAT, personal income tax, corporate income tax, property tax, food tax, fuel tax and taxes on other consumable items.  This coordinated effort between the Greek government and the EU, IMF and ECB has met with some measured success since its implementation.  This success is more fully reported in the IMF Greece First Review dated August 26, 2010.  This report acknowledged that significant progress had been made by the Greek government to fulfill its commitments under the May Accord but it cautioned that there was much work remaining ahead in order to fully meet the covenants of such accord.  There is no guarantee or assurance that such progress will continue.  While we do not depend on government spending in Greece or receive any government subsidies, we are affected by the prevailing economic conditions that affect our clients.  Should the recent progress falter or cease, Greece could suffer from high unemployment rates, declining consumer and business confidence, reduced consumer and business spending, and a worsening of conditions in the credit and capital markets.  Should any of these events occur, this could have a material adverse effect on our revenues and earnings.
 
We could face increasing competition from foreign or domestic companies and, if so, any failure to effectively meet such competition could adversely affect our operations.
 
Although we believe that we are the only company in Greece to provide a turn key solution by building packaging and processing plants and facilities for companies that are active in the agricultural sector, there is no assurance that some company, individual or entity may not enter the sector as a competitor.  Should some heretofore unidentified company or entity desire to enter this sector, we would face competition of an uncertain scale.  Although we are confident that our business model is effective and profitable and that we provide a superior solution to our clients, there is no assurance that either we can continue to do so or that a competitor, should one commence operations, could not adversely affect our business model and adversely affect our revenue and profitability by providing superior and more cost-effective solutions.
 
Difficult conditions in the global and European economy, particularly the Greek economy, may adversely affect our ability to complete acquisitions, receive additional financing, and may decrease the number of projects available for us to bid on.
 
The difficult global economic conditions, particularly in Greece, may significantly decrease the number of construction projects available for us and make it more difficult to obtain funding to purchase the necessary materials to complete any of our intended projects.  In addition, we may not be able to obtain funds necessary to complete synergistic and accretive acquisitions which remain an important part of our business plan.  All of these factors may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
 
Our business and operations may be subject to disruption from work stoppages, terrorism or natural disasters.
 
Our operations may be subject to disruption for a variety of reasons, including work stoppages, acts of war, terrorism, pandemics, fire, earthquake, flooding or other natural disasters. Should a major incident or stoppage occur in any of the regions where our clients projects or facilities are located or if the facilities of critical suppliers should be damaged or destroyed, such a disruption could result in a reduction in available raw materials, the temporary or permanent loss of critical data, suspension of operations, delays in shipment of products and disruption of business generally, which would adversely affect our revenue and results of operations.
 
You may not be able to enforce your claims in the Cayman Islands or in Greece.  Also, our principal assets are located outside of the United States and it may be difficult for investors to use the U.S. federal securities laws to enforce their rights against us, our officers and some of our directors in the US or to enforce judgments of US courts against us or them in the EU or Greece.
 
We are a Cayman Islands corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Aegean Earth S.A. and Temhka S.A., are each Greek companies.  There can be no assurance that a Cayman Islands court, an EU court or a Greek court would enforce foreign judgments requiring us to make payments outside of the Cayman Islands or Greece.
 
All of our present officers and directors, other than director Joseph B. Clancy, reside outside of the U.S.  In addition, we are located in Greece and all of our assets are located outside of the U.S.  Therefore, it may be difficult for investors in the U.S. to enforce their legal rights based on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws against us in the courts of either the U.S. or Greece and, even if civil judgments are obtained in courts of the U.S., to enforce such judgments in the Greek courts.  Further, it is unclear whether current extradition treaties now in effect between the U.S. and the EU would permit effective enforcement against us or our officers and directors of criminal penalties under the U.S. federal securities laws or otherwise.
 
 
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We are subject to the risk of increased income taxes, which could harm our business, financial condition and operating results.
 
We base our tax position upon the anticipated nature and conduct of our business and upon our understanding of the tax laws of Greece.  Although we have been continually audited by the relevant tax authorities, we have never been penalized or found in error by underpayment of tax.  However, our tax position is subject to review and possible challenge by tax authorities and to possible changes in law, which may have retroactive effect.  We currently operate through Temhka S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary organized under the laws of Greece and Aegean Earth S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary also organized under the laws of Greece.  We maintain our executive offices in Greece, and Greece could assert tax claims against us.  We cannot determine in advance the extent to which such assertions could require us to pay taxes or make payments in lieu of taxes.  If we become subject to additional taxes, such tax treatment could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.
 
Our current construction projects are subject to various environmental protection laws and regulations issued by the Greek government authorities and by the EU.  In addition, changes in the existing laws and regulations or additional or stricter laws and regulations on environmental protection in the EU and in Greece may cause us to incur significant capital expenditures.
 
We carry on our business in an industry that is subject to Greek and EU environmental protection laws and regulations.  Prior to commencing construction of our projects, our clients are required to complete the environmental impact evaluation at its commencement and the examination upon completion of the construction to the competent environment protection administrative authority for approval.  This environmental approval is done at the state level in Greece.  Our company does not commence any project without the client providing us with documented approval of the project by the relevant environmental authority.  Failure to submit the environment impact evaluation document or obtain the approval by competent environmental administrative authority may subject our client and us to fines and cease the project construction.  Such an event would adversely affect our business and financial condition.
 
Greek and EU laws and regulations also require enterprises engaged in construction that may cause environmental waste to adopt effective measures to control and properly dispose of waste gases, waste water, industrial waste, dust and other environmental waste materials, as well as fee payments from producers discharging waste substances.  Fines may be levied against producers causing pollution.  Although we and our clients have historically complied in all material respects with such laws and regulations, we cannot assure you that in the future, we and/or our clients will have fully complied in all material respects with all such laws and regulations.  The failure to comply with environmental laws or regulations may subject our client and ourselves to various administrative penalties such as fines, and if the circumstances of the breach are serious, it is at the discretion of the Greek government or of the EU, depending upon the project and the violation, to cease or close any operations failing to comply with such laws or regulations.
 
In addition, there can also be no assurance that the Greek government or the EU will not change the existing laws or regulations or impose additional or stricter laws or regulations, compliance with which may cause us to incur significant capital expenditure, which we may be unable to pass on to our clients.  In addition, we cannot assure you that we will be able to comply with any such laws and regulations.
 
Changes in existing Greek and EU food hygiene and safety laws may cause us to incur additional costs to comply with the more stringent laws and regulations, which could have an adverse impact on our financial position.
 
Since our core business is providing factory facilities to our clients for the primary processing and packaging of food items from the agricultural areas of Greece, our clients are subject to compliance with both EU and Greek food hygiene laws and regulations.  These laws and regulations set out hygiene and safety standards with respect to foods, packaging and containers, information to be disclosed on packaging, and hygiene requirements for food production sites, facilities and equipment used for the transportation and sale of food.  Failure to comply with these food hygiene and safety laws may result in fines, suspension of operations, loss of business licenses and, in more extreme cases, criminal proceedings against an enterprise and its management.  Although we believe that all of our clients and their projects are in compliance in all material respects with current food hygiene laws, in the event that the Greek or EU governments increase the stringency of such laws, the production and distribution costs of our clients may increase, which could slow down our clients growth and expansion and adversely impact our financial position by reducing our revenues and net profits.
 
 
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Fluctuations in exchange rates could adversely affect our business and your investment.
 
The value of the Euro against the U.S. dollar and other currencies may fluctuate and is affected by, among other things, changes in the EU member states’ political and economic conditions.  Any significant movement of the Euro against the U.S. dollar may materially and adversely affect our cash flows, revenue and financial condition.  For example, to the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars that we may receive from an offering of our securities into Euros for our operations, appreciation of the Euro against the U.S. dollar would diminish the value of the proceeds of the offering and could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.  Conversely, as our functional currency is the Euro, if we decide to convert our Euros into U.S. dollars for business purposes and the U.S. dollar appreciates against the Euro, the U.S. dollar equivalent of the Euro that we convert would be reduced.  In addition, the depreciation of significant U.S. dollar denominated assets could result in a charge to our income statement and a reduction in the value of those assets.
 
Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares
 
Our officers, directors and their relatives control us through their positions and stock ownership, and their interests may differ from other shareholders.
 
Stavros Ch. Mesazos, our Executive Chairman of the board of directors, through his direct and indirect holdings, has the ability to vote 18,343,670 of our ordinary shares, which as of September 30, 2010, represented 86.7% of our voting stock on a fully diluted basis.  Additionally, our directors and officers beneficially own in the aggregate 6% of our voting stock on a fully diluted pro forma basis as of September 30, 2010.  As a result, our officers and directors are generally able to control the outcome of shareholder votes on various matters, including the election of directors and extraordinary corporate transactions, such as business combinations.  The interests of our directors and officers may differ from those of our other shareholders.  Furthermore, the current ratio of ownership of our ordinary shares reduces the public float and liquidity of our ordinary shares, which can, in turn, affect the market price of our ordinary shares.  This concentration of ownership may also discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of our company, which could deprive our shareholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their ordinary shares as part of a sale of our company and might negatively impact the price of our ordinary shares.  These actions may be taken even if they are opposed by our other shareholders.
 
We are not likely to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
 
We expect to retain available cash flow for working capital, capital expenditures and potential acquisitions for the foreseeable future.  However, we have no current agreements to enter into any potential acquisitions.  The payment of any future dividends will be determined by the board of directors in light of conditions then existing, including our earnings, financial condition and capital requirements, business conditions, corporate law requirements and other factors.
 
An active trading market for our ordinary shares may not develop, and you may not be able to sell your ordinary shares at or above the public offering price.
 
There is virtually no public market for our ordinary shares. An active trading market for our ordinary shares may never develop or be sustained.  As a result, our shareholders may not be able to sell their ordinary shares at the time that they would like to sell.  Additionally, the lack of a public market for our ordinary shares may also negatively affect the price of our ordinary shares.
 
If equity research analysts do not publish research or reports about our business or if they issue unfavorable commentary or downgrade our ordinary shares, the price of our ordinary shares could decline.
 
The trading market for our ordinary shares will rely in part on the research and reports that equity research analysts publish about us and our business.  The price of our ordinary shares could decline if one or more securities analysts downgrade our ordinary shares or if those analysts issue other unfavorable commentary or cease publishing reports about us or our business.
 
Many of our ordinary shares will in the future be available for resale.  Any sales of our ordinary shares, if in significant amounts, are likely to depress the market price of these shares.
 
There are presently very few freely tradable ordinary shares.  We intend to register up to an additional 6,000,002 ordinary shares (3,000,001 of which are issuable upon the exercise of warrants) issued in a private placements completed in February 2010 and March 2010 and 16,233,330 ordinary shares issued to the shareholders of Temhka S.A.  We currently have no ordinary shares reserved for issuance pursuant to the exercise of options but we may issue options in the future and register the underlying ordinary shares on Form S-8 or other form.  While we cannot currently determine the number of such shares that may be registered, the figure may be substantial.
 
 
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The ordinary shares issued and outstanding that are not freely tradable are “restricted securities” as defined under Rule 144 of the Securities Act, the vast majority of which are owned by our officers, directors and other “affiliates.”  These persons may only sell their shares, absent registration, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 144 (if at all).  Restricted securities may only be publicly sold pursuant to a registration under the Securities Act, or pursuant to Rule 144 or some other exemption that may be available from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.  Rule 144 entitles each affiliate holding restricted securities to sell an amount of shares which does not exceed the greater of 1% of the shares of our ordinary shares outstanding every three months in ordinary brokerage transactions or, assuming our ordinary shares are then traded on NASDAQ or a national securities exchange, the average weekly trading volume during the four calendar weeks prior to said sale.  Any substantial sales pursuant to Rule 144 or a registration statement filed subsequent to the Offering, including the potential sale of ordinary shares held by our affiliates, may have an adverse effect on the market price of our ordinary shares, and may hinder our ability to arrange subsequent equity or debt financing or affect the terms and time of such financing.
 
Our stock price may be volatile, and you may be unable to sell your shares at a desired price.
 
The market price of our ordinary shares could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to, among other things, the factors described in this “Risk Factors” section in this report or otherwise, and other factors beyond our control, such as fluctuations in the valuations of companies perceived by investors to be comparable to us.  Furthermore, the stock markets have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies.  These fluctuations often have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies.  These broad market fluctuations, as well as general economic, systemic, political and market conditions, such as recessions, interest rate changes or international currency fluctuations, may negatively affect the market price of our ordinary shares.  In the past, many companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their stock have become subject to securities class action litigation.  We may be the target of this type of litigation in the future.  Securities litigation against us could result in substantial costs and divert our management’s attention from other business concerns, which could harm our business.
 
Market prices for our ordinary shares may be influenced by a number of factors, including:
 
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the issuance of new equity securities pursuant to future offerings;
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changes in interest rates;
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competitive developments, including announcements by our competitors;
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new services or significant acquisitions;
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strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments;
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variations in quarterly operating results;
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change in financial estimates by securities analysts;
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the depth and liquidity of the market for our ordinary shares; and
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general economic and other national and international conditions.
 
We are authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 ordinary shares and 20,000,000 preference shares, the issuance of which could, among other things, reduce the proportionate ownership interests of current shareholders.
 
We are authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 ordinary shares and 20,000,000 preference shares.  Of this authorized capital stock, 21,133,481 ordinary shares are issued and outstanding.  Our board of directors has the ability, without seeking shareholder approval, to issue additional ordinary shares and/or preference shares in the future for such consideration as our board of directors may consider sufficient.  The issuance of additional ordinary shares and/or preference shares in the future will reduce the proportionate ownership and voting power of the ordinary shares held by existing shareholders.  Further, our board of directors is empowered, without shareholder approval, to issue preference shares with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting or other rights which could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of ordinary shares.  In the event of such issuance, the preference shares could be used as a method of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change in control of our company, which could have the effect of discouraging bids for our company and thereby prevent shareholders from receiving the maximum value for their shares.
 
Any shares of preferences shares that may be issued are likely to have priority over our ordinary shares with respect to dividend or liquidation rights.  In the event of issuance, the preference shares could be utilized under certain circumstances as a method of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change in control, which could have the effect of discouraging bids to acquire us and thereby prevent shareholders from receiving the maximum value for their shares.  We have no present intention to issue any additional shares of preference shares in order to discourage or delay a change of control or for any other reason.  However, there can be no assurance that preference shares will not be issued at some time in the future.

 
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U.S. holders of our ordinary shares could be subject to material adverse tax consequences if we are considered a Passive Foreign Investment Company, or PFIC, for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
 
There is a risk that we will be classified as a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes.  Our status as a PFIC could result in a reduction in the after-tax return to U.S. holders of our ordinary shares and may cause a reduction in the value of such shares.  We will be classified as a PFIC for any taxable year in which (i) at least 75.0% of our gross income is passive income or (ii) at least 50.0% of the average value of all our assets produces or are held for the production of passive income.  For this purpose, passive income includes dividends, interest, royalties and rents that are not derived in the active conduct of a trade or business.  Based on the projected composition of our income and valuation of our assets, we do not believe we were a PFIC in 2009 or will be a PFIC in 2010, and we do not expect to become a PFIC in the foreseeable future, although there can be no assurance in this regard.  The U.S. Internal Revenue Service or a U.S. court could determine that we are a PFIC in any of these years.  If we were classified as a PFIC, U.S. holders of our ordinary shares could be subject to greater U.S. income tax liability than might otherwise apply, imposition of U.S. income tax in advance of when tax would otherwise apply and detailed tax filing requirements that would not otherwise apply.  The PFIC rules are complex and a U.S. holder of our ordinary shares is urged to consult its own tax advisors regarding the possible application of the PFIC rules to it in its particular circumstances.
 

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes which are included elsewhere in this report.  This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Our actual results may differ substantially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements included in this discussion as a result of various factors, including those set forth in “Risk Factors” contained elsewhere in this report.
 
Overview
 
We are a leading designer, builder, and outfitter of manufacturing facilities, specializing in the agricultural sector in Greece.  Our clients utilize European Union, or EU, grants to help pay for these new, expanded or refurbished facilities.  We first prepare a feasibility study and construction plan to be submitted by the client to the applicable Greek governmental ministry for approval, which ministry has been delegated grant approval authority by both the EU and the Greek government.  Following approval by the relevant governmental entity, we design and build the facility to the specifications outlined in the approved grant application.

We provide the following services to our clients:
 
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perform engineering and economic feasibility studies;
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prepare EU grant applications under the Community Support Framework (CSF) guidelines;
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design building facilities;
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design production lines and related equipment;
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specify all facilities and all equipment to be installed in a facility;
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order all equipment and materials;
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install or construct all facilities and equipment in conformance with the study, the plans and the specification;
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test all of the installed equipment in the facility to ensure workmanship according to the plans and specifications; and
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conduct periodic follow-up inspections to ensure that the facility is performing at optimal conditions
 
We were incorporated as an exempted company with limited liability in the Cayman Islands on March 10, 2006 for the purpose of identifying and entering into a business combination with a privately held business or company, domiciled and operating in an emerging market.  On February 29, 2008, we completed the acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A. pursuant to a share exchange agreement.  Aegean Earth S.A. was organized under the laws of Greece in July 2007 with the objective of becoming engaged in the construction industry in Greece and surrounding Mediterranean countries. Aegean Earth S.A.’s primary business focus is the construction and development of real estate projects, marinas, and other commercial ventures in Greece and other parts of Southern and Eastern Europe, either alone or by forming joint ventures with other companies. Since the acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A., we have entered into negotiations for the construction of a number of construction projects in Greece, but have not commenced any construction projects or entered into any binding agreements to perform a construction project.
 
In February 2010, we completed the acquisition of Temhka S.A. pursuant to a share exchange agreement.  Temhka S.A.’s primary business focus is the design, construction and outfitting of new factory facilities and the expansion, remodeling, rehabilitation and upgrading of existing facilities for a broad spectrum of businesses primarily in the agriculture industry.  All of Temhka S.A.’s clients utilize EU grants to help pay for these new, expanded or remodeled facilities.  Based on the projects currently under construction, and in our backlog and project pipeline categories, approximately 44% of our expected revenues will come from projects involving the construction of new facilities, while the remaining 56% will come from projects involving the expansion or remodeling of existing facilities.
 
Mr. Mesazos formed Temhka S.A. as a Société Anonyme in December 2009 in anticipation of our acquisition.  The predecessor companies to Temhka S.A. are referred to as the Mesazos Group of Companies.  In 2009, the Mesazos Group of Companies reported over $37 million in revenue and achieved net income of over $3.7 million.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, Temhka S.A. reported $54.2 million of revenues with net income of $5.2 million.  Mr. Mesazos has assembled a highly qualified team of over 44 employees who span the business spectrum from technical engineering to financial executives from Greece and the U.S.
 
We intend to focus our resources primarily on expanding the businesses of Temhka S.A.  In addition, we intend to accelerate our vertical integration within our business through selective acquisitions and/or partnership arrangements.  We plan to undertake a series of deliberate, non-hostile acquisitions of, or joint venture arrangements with, certain of our suppliers of goods and materials for our projects.

Key Components of Operating Results
 
Sources of Revenue
 
We generate our revenue by designing, constructing and outfitting new commercial, agricultural and industrial facilities, and upgrading existing facilities, in Greece on behalf of private sector companies and industry cooperatives.  We also provide our clients with assistance in procuring EU and/or Greek government grants.  Our credit risk with respect to our projects is minimized through our receipt of notes, collateral or liens that are in place until the project has been completed and the final cash payment received.
 
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As a result of the difficult economic conditions in Greece that began in 2008, the Greek financial system is now largely ineffective, and the availability of commercial bank financing has been severely limited.  Since our clients have historically financed from 30% to 50% of the cost of a typical project through commercial bank facilities in Greece, we have had to adjust our business model in some instances to address the lack of availability of commercial financing in order to maintain our historical project flow.  If our clients cannot obtain commercial credit financing or an alternative source of financing, then our clients will not receive the applicable CSF approval and the number of projects we can undertake will be reduced.  The continued lack of commercial banking facilities to our clients could have an adverse effect on both our revenues and profitability.
 
As a result of the timing of the payments for projects from our clients, we use working capital to cover the expenses of the project.  Historically, we have generated working capital by selling equity, borrowing from our founder and borrowing from commercial banks.  Since the financial crisis began in 2008, the availability of commercial bank financing has been severely limited.   If we cannot obtain commercial credit financing, we may not have sufficient working capital to timely construct or complete the projects we undertake including projects on our backlog and pipeline.  Any delay in the completion of our projects will delay payments from our clients.  In addition, if we do not have sufficient working capital, we may not be able to accept certain projects.  We are pursuing alternative commercial bank facilities in order to continue our business model; however there is no such facility in place at this time and the unavailability of such a facility could have an adverse effect on our revenues and profitability.
 
Cost of Sales
 
Our cost of sales is derived from the cost of development of each project we undertake. It consists primarily of our direct cost for materials, labor and subcontracting costs, as well as our indirect costs related to equipment rental and repair and insurance.
 
General and Administrative Expenses
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of wages and salaries for our executives and administrative personnel, social security contributions, professional fees, rent and other office expenses, local taxes, marketing and hospitality expenses, transportation and travel expenses, and depreciation expense.
 
Other Expenses
 
Other expenses consist of only interest expenses paid to banks that provide us with project financing services.
 
Amendment to Authorized Shares
 
On May 14, 2010, shareholder resolutions were passed to increase our authorized ordinary share capital from 78,125,000 ordinary shares (with a par value per share of $0.00064) to 100,000,000 ordinary shares (with a par value of $0.00345728 per share) through the consolidation of the 78,125,000 ordinary shares outstanding on May 14, 2010 into 14,462,237 ordinary shares, and the creation of an additional 85,537,763 ordinary shares.  This resulted in every shareholder as of May 14, 2010 receiving 1,000 ordinary shares for every 5,402 ordinary shares previously held.  This consolidation was treated as a reverse stock split for U.S. GAAP purposes, and all share and per share data is presented in this report as if the division took place as of the date of our inception, March 10, 2006.
 
Results of Operations
 
The acquisition of Temhka S.A. was accounted for as a reverse merger under the purchase method of accounting since there was a change of control.  Accordingly, Temhka S.A. is treated as the continuing entity for accounting purposes.

 
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Temhka S.A.
 
Comparison of the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
 
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, a summary of our condensed consolidated statement of operations information.
 
     
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
 
    
December 31, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
Revenues
  $ 34,990,864     $ 61,965,224  
Cost of sales
    (29,490,537 )     (54,341,895 )
Gross profit
    5,500,327       7,623,329  
Operating Expenses
               
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    906,860       1,306,282  
Total operating expenses
    906,860       1,306,282  
Income before other expenses
    4,593,467       6,317,047  
Other expenses
               
Interest and other expense
    710,738       1,161,975  
Total other expenses
    710,738       1,161,975  
Income before income taxes
    3,882,729       5,155,072  
Provision for income taxes
    698,891       1,164,632  
Net income
  $ 3,183,838     $ 3,990,440  
Net income per share – basic and diluted (A)
  $ 0.18     $ 0.23  
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding– basic and diluted
    17,538,964       17,538,964  

Revenues.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, we had revenues of $34,990,864 compared to $61,965,224 for the year ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of $26,974,360, or 43.5%.  Since approximately 50% of our revenues come directly from EU grants, we experienced a decrease primarily from the temporary slowdown in the availability of EU grant money from the Greek governmental ministries for our clients in 2009 compared to 2008, which caused a decrease in demand for new facilities.  The slow down occurred as a result of the transition from the 3rd CSF to the 4th CSF, and the occurrence of governmental elections in Greece and the other EU nations.  Subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2009, and through the date of this filing, EU grant funds have commenced payments at historical levels to our clients, increasing our revenues collected. This has enabled our project workload to increase, and using the percentage completion method of accounting, our billings have increased proportionately.
 
Cost of sales.
 
Costs of sales decreased $24,851,358, or 45.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, to $29,490,537 in 2009 from $54,341,895 in 2008.  This decrease was caused primarily by the decrease in sales activity over the same period.
 
Gross profit and gross margin.
 
Our gross profit was $5,500,327 for the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to $7,623,329 for the year ended December 31, 2008, representing gross margins of 15.7% and 12.3%, respectively.  The increase in gross margins is largely attributable to our ability to reduce costs without reducing revenues proportionally.  Although we experienced a reduction in revenues during the year ended December 31, 2009, we managed our direct costs by carefully balancing, and in some cases reducing, the average number of employed personnel required to successfully complete a project.  We also had improved efficiencies that resulted from working on a smaller number of large projects so that overall gross margins actually increased on a percentage basis.

 
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Selling, general and administrative expenses.
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 30.6%, to $906,860 for the year ended December 31, 2009 from $1,306,282 for the year ended December 31, 2008.  This decrease was attributable to the decrease in administrative expenses occasioned by the decrease in sales activity which occurred as a result of the delay in EU grant monies for our client projects during such period.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
We estimate that our total anticipated general and administrative and other fixed costs for the 12 months ended December 31, 2010 will be approximately $1,500,000, consisting primarily of increased wages and salaries, social security contributions for newly hired personnel, increased travel costs for site inspections and added costs attributable to our offering of up to $30 million of our ordinary shares pursuant to the Form S-1 filed with the SEC on November 10, 2010.  We expect some of the estimated costs will increase or decrease depending on the size and number of projects that we undertake. We believe that our current cash and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs, including our cash needs for working capital, for the next 12 months. We may, however, require additional cash resources due to changing business conditions or other future developments, including any investments or acquisitions we may decide to pursue. Because we receive payments from the EU that account for approximately 50% of the costs of the average project within 60 days following the completion of two separate milestones (25% of which is paid within 60 days following the date that 50% of the project has been completed, and the balance of which is paid within 60 days following the date that the project is finished), we anticipate that we will need to continue utilizing project financing or deposit payments to fund the construction and development of the projects we undertake to the extent possible to mitigate the additional operating costs of undertaking construction and development projects. We also expect to utilize financing, through the sale of either debt or equity securities to fund any acquisitions of complimentary businesses including supplier or service providers with which we work, to further achieve efficiencies through our vertical integration. Our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity depends partially on our ability to achieve anticipated levels of revenue, while continuing to control costs. If we do not have sufficient available cash, we would have to seek additional debt or equity financing through other external sources, which may not be available on acceptable terms, or at all. Failure to maintain financing arrangements on acceptable terms would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
Our ability to satisfy our current obligations is dependent upon our cash on hand, borrowings under our lines of credit and the operations of our subsidiaries. Our obligations as of December 31, 2009, consist primarily of our accounts payable to suppliers of approximately $7.4 million, amounts owing under our credit lines of approximately $11.3 million, and social security, deferred tax and other liabilities of approximately $595,359. In the event we are not able to generate positive cash flow in the future, or if we incur unanticipated expenses for operations and are unable to acquire additional capital or financing, we will likely have to reassess our strategic direction, make significant changes to our business operations and substantially reduce our expenses until such time as we achieve positive cash flow. The cancellation and/or deferral of a number of projects from our largest clients may have a material impact on our ability to generate sufficient cash flow in future periods.

 
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Summary of Cash Flows
 
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008:
 
   
For the Year Ended
 
    
December 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
  $ (4,583,891 )   $ 1,073,342  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
  $ 283,134     $ (44,582 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
  $ 3,370,499     $ (1,088,980 )
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities.

Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $4,583,891 and net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $1,073,342.  During the year ended December 31, 2009, cash flow used in operating activities primarily resulted from payments to our suppliers and subcontractors on our projects totaling $15,803,302, and we borrowed an additional $9,793,605 from the owner. During the year ended December 31, 2008, we increased contract receivables by $22,647,639 and collected $17,754,261 from suppliers.
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities.

Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $283,134 and net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $44,582.  During the year ended December 31, 2009, the cash provided from the sale of equipment was $283,134 and was comprised primarily of the sale of machinery.  During 2008, we purchased equipment totaling $44,582.
 
Net cash provided by financing activities.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $3,370,499.  Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $1,088,980. During the year ended December 31, 2009, net cash provided by financing activities consisted primarily of net proceeds from our lines of credit of $1,562,560 and net contributions from the ownerof $1,807,939 in anticipation of the acquisition of Temhka, S.A. For 2008, net cash used in financing activities primarily consisted of net proceeds from our lines of credit of $2,064,132 and distributions to owners of $3,197,235.

At December 31, 2009, interest-bearing debt was $11,356,165, drawn under several credit line facilities.  At December 31, 2008, interest bearing date was $9,793,605, drawn under several credit line facilities.  Each credit line facility is used to finance a specific project and will be paid off upon completion of the project.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, we paid $710,738 in interest and $1,161,775 for the year ended December 31, 2008.  As of December 31, 2009, we had $0 available under our credit line facilities, and no outstanding letters of credit, within our syndicated credit facilities.  We had no debt covenants at December 31, 2009.
 
 
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Management estimates that there will be no capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2010. We may enter into additional debt/ credit facilities to fund specific projects should the business levels exceed our current capacity.  We expect to finance our capital requirements with cash flow from operations, and additional debt/credit line facilities.
 
   
Payment due by period
             
Company Debt
 
Total
   
2010
   
2011
   
2012
   
2013
   
2014
   
Thereafter
 
Credit Lines
  $ 11,356,165     $ 11,356,165     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Due Suppliers
    7,376,566       7,376,566               -       -       -       -  
Total Company Debt
  $ 18,732,731     $ 18,732,731     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
 
A significant decrease in demand for our services could limit our ability to generate cash flow and affect our profitability. Should the current macro-economic environment further destabilize, we may fail to comply with the interest payments associated with the credit lines mentioned above. As a result, we may seek to amend our existing debt structure.

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
 
Unrealized translation gains and losses resulting from changes in functional currency exchange rates are reflected in the cumulative translation component of other comprehensive loss. During the year ended December 31, 2009, functional currency exchange rates for most of our international operations strengthened against the U.S. Dollar, resulting in net unrealized gains of $241,757. The cash held in foreign currencies will primarily be used for project-related expenditures in those currencies, and therefore our exposure to realized exchange gains and losses is considered nominal.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which 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 financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
The following accounting policies are critical in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results:
 
Basis of Presentation
 
Our consolidated financial statements are presented on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, whereby revenues are recognized in the period earned and expenses are recognized when incurred.  The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Aegean Earth S.A. and Temhka S.A.  All immaterial amounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
Use of Estimates
 
Certain of our accounting policies require higher degrees of judgment than others in their application.  These include the recognition of revenue and earnings from construction contracts under the percentage of completion method, the valuation of long-term assets, and income taxes.  Management evaluates all of its estimates and judgments on an on-going basis.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
Construction
 
Our primary business is as a provider of engineering and contracting services to private sector companies and industry cooperatives.  Credit risk with private owners is minimized because of the receipt of post-dated checks and other liens throughout the construction progress until final cash payment has been secured.
 
Revenues are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, which is based upon costs incurred as a percentage of total costs for each contract.

 
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Revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed are recorded as a current asset under the caption “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts.”  Billings in excess of revenues recognized are recorded as a current liability under the caption “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts.”
 
Contract costs include all direct material, labor, subcontracting and other costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect salaries and wages, equipment repairs and depreciation, insurance and payroll taxes.  Administrative and general expenses are charged to expense as incurred.  Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined.  Changes in job performance, job conditions and estimated profitability, including those changes arising from contract penalty provisions and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined.  An amount attributable to contract claims is included in revenues when realization is probable and the amount can be reliably estimated.  If it were to be estimated that an uncompleted contract would result in a loss, the entire amount of the loss would be accrued.  Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings included $0 at December 31, 2009, for contract claims not yet billed to the client due to the interim stage of completion of such projects.  The zero amount for 2009 was the result of billings equaling work performed as of December 31, 2009.  As of December 31, 2009, we had billed our clients for all of the work that had been performed to that date, leaving a zero balance due to us from all projects.
 
Engineering & Architectural Design
 
We recognize revenue from architectural and engineering design services on the basis of our estimates of the percentage-of-completion of the underlying construction contracts or based on progress towards completion of design and other service agreements.  A portion of the total contract price is recognized as revenue based on management’s measured and validated report on the percentage-of-completion of each project as compared to the total contract amount of such project.  Certain long-term contracts may extend over one or more years, and revisions in cost and profit estimates during the course of the work are reflected in the period in which the facts become known.  At such time as a loss on a contract becomes known, the entire amount of the loss will be accrued.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Our cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2009 were $57,159 compared to $987,417 on December 31, 2008.
 
We consider all highly liquid investments with original or remaining maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.  We have concentrated our risk for cash by maintaining deposits in foreign bank accounts, which are insured by the Greek Government up to a limit of €100,000 (approximately $149,331 as of September 30, 2010) per account holder, regardless of which bank is the depository.  We had no uninsured bank deposits as of December 31, 2009.
 
In connection with our acquisition of Temhka S.A. and pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 10, 2010, we deposited $750,000 in escrow to be released upon meeting certain requirements for the appointment of directors and the appointment of an investor relations firm.  Both requirements have been met and the escrow was released to us on June 18, 2010.  This amount is classified on the balance sheet as cash held in escrow.
 
Contracts Receivable
 
Contracts receivable are primarily concentrated with private companies located throughout Greece.  Credit terms for payment of products and services are extended to clients in the normal course of business and no interest is charged.  We often accept various forms of collateral, including post-dated checks, and can follow the practice of filing statutory liens or stop notices on all construction projects if collection problems are anticipated.  We use the allowance method of accounting for losses from uncollectible accounts.  Under this method, an allowance is provided based upon historical experience and management's evaluation of outstanding contract receivables at the end of each year.  Because of the short-term nature of the projects and the frequent collection of collateral in the form of post-dated checks from the client, receivables are rarely deemed uncollectible.  During 2009, we did not designate any receivables as uncollectible.
 
Retainage
 
We do not have retention provisions in our present operations since all contracts are pre-approved in the governmental grant program, if applicable, and are fixed price contracts.  Any change orders upward are paid in advance by the client and change orders downward cause a credit to the client’s contractual balance.

 
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Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income
 
Our functional currency is the Euro.  For financial reporting purposes, Euros have been translated into U.S. dollars as the reporting currency.  Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date.  Income statement accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing for the period.  Capital accounts are translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transaction occurred.  Translation adjustments arising from fluctuations in exchange rates from period to period are included as a component of shareholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive income.
 
Property, Plant and Equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost.  Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally 10 to 30 years.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
 
Deferred Taxes
 
Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates.
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
Our financial instruments consist of contract receivables, prepayments, deposits, short term borrowings, and accounts due to suppliers.  We believe the fair value of these items reflect their carrying amounts, primarily due to the short term nature of these instruments.
 
In 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued new guidance relating to the measurement and disclosure of financial assets and liabilities.  This guidance established a framework for measuring fair value in U.S. GAAP and clarified the definition of fair value within that framework.  This guidance does not require assets and liabilities that were previously recorded at cost to be recorded at fair value or for assets and liabilities that are already required to be disclosed at fair value.  This guidance introduced, or reiterated, a number of key concepts which form the foundation of the fair value measurement approach to be used for financial reporting purposes.  The fair value of our financial instruments reflects the amounts that we estimate to receive in connection with the sale of an asset or paid in connection with the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price).  This guidance also established a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the use of inputs used in valuation techniques into the following three levels:
 
Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
 
Level 2—observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
 
Level 3—unobservable inputs.
 
The adoption of this guidance did not have an effect on our financial condition or results of operations, but this guidance introduced new disclosures about how we value certain assets and liabilities.  Much of the disclosure is focused on the inputs used to measure fair value, particularly in instances where the measurement uses significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs.  As of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we did not have financial assets or liabilities that would require measurement on a recurring basis based on this guidance.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In May 2009 FASB issued State of Financial Accounting Standard, or SFAS, No. 165, Subsequent Events (ASC 855, Subsequent Events), or ASC 855.  ASC 855 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued.  Specifically, ASC 855 provides (a) the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements; (b) the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements; and (c) the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date.  ASC 855 is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively.  We adopted ASC 855 in the second quarter of 2009.  The adoption did not have a materially impact on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.  We considered all subsequent events through April 19, 2010, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.

 
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In June 2009, FASB issued SFAS No. 168, FASB Accounting Standards Codification TM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162 (ASC 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), or ASC 105, which states that the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (Codification) will become the source of authoritative US GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities.  On the effective date of this Statement, the codification superseded all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards.  All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the codification became non-authoritative.  ASC 105 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.  The principal impact of ASC 105 is limited to disclosures as all current and future references to authoritative literature will be reference in accordance with the codification.
 
In August 2009, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, No. 2009-05, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) – Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value.  This ASU provides amendments for fair value measurements of liabilities.  It provides clarification that in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, a reporting entity is required to measure fair value using one or more techniques.  ASU 2009-05 also clarifies that when estimating a fair value of a liability, a reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the transfer of the liability.  ASU 2009-05 is effective for the first reporting period (including interim periods) beginning after issuance or fourth quarter 2009.  We are assessing the impact of ASU 2009-05 on our financial condition, results of operations, and disclosures.  The implementation of the fair value guidance for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, effective January 1, 2009, did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.
 
In October 2009, the FASB issued amendments to the accounting and disclosure for revenue recognition.  These amendments, effective for fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010 (early adoption is permitted), modify the criteria for recognizing revenue in multiple element arrangements and the scope of what constitutes a non-software deliverable.  We are currently assessing the impact (if any) on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.
 
Backlog and Project Pipeline
 
Backlog represents services that our clients have committed contractually to purchase from us, and for which full funding approval has been received from both the EU and a commercial banking source. Additionally, our project pipeline represents services that our clients have committed contractually to purchase from us, but for which final financing approval is being sought or is pending from either or both of the EU and a commercial banking source.  As of October 15, 2010, we had a total of 69 projects in our backlog and pipeline with contract values totaling €281.2 million  (or $393.7 million). Of these, our backlog consisted of 20 contracts valued at €105.6 million (or $147.8 million), and our project pipeline consisted of 49 projects valued at €175.7 million (or $246.0 million).  Projects in our backlog and pipeline categories consist of the following projects by industry category:
 
Number
 
Type
4
 
Vegetable Processing and Packaging
3
 
Fish Processing and Packaging
18
 
Meat (Beef, Pork, Wild Game) Processing and Packaging
12
 
Poultry / Eggs Processing and Packaging
2
 
Wine Processing and Bottling
2
 
Olive Oil Processing and Bottling
3
 
Cheese Processing and Packaging
18
 
Biodiesel, Solar, Waste to Green Generating
1
 
Animal Feed Processing and Packaging
6
 
Non-Agricultural Plants and Projects
69
  
Total Backlog and Pipeline Projects

Our backlog and project pipelines are subject to fluctuations, including as a result of cancellations, or an inability to obtain full governmental approval, and not necessarily indicative of future sales.  Moreover, cancellations of projects or reductions of project scope in existing contracts could substantially and materially reduce our backlog and/or proposed pipeline, and consequently, our future revenues.  Our failure to replace cancelled or reduced backlog and project pipeline would have an adverse impact on future revenues.

 
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
 
Income Taxes
 
We were registered as an Exempted Company in the Cayman Islands, and therefore, are not subject to Cayman Island income taxes during the 20 year period commencing on our date of inception.  While we have no intention of conducting any business activities in the U.S., we would be subject to U.S. income taxes based on any such activities that would occur in the U.S.
 
Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Temhka S.A. and Aegean Earth S.A. are subject to income and sales taxes in Greece.  The statutory income tax rate in Greece is currently 24%.
 
Business Plan
 
During the next 12 months, our business will be focused on (1) the development and integration of Temhka S.A.’s businesses in Greece and (2) accelerating our vertical integration within our business through selective acquisitions and/or partnership arrangements.  We plan to undertake a series of deliberate, non-hostile acquisitions of, or joint venture arrangements with, certain of our suppliers of goods and materials for our projects.  We have not entered into any agreements or letters of intent for such acquisitions or joint ventures.  There is no assurance that we will be successful in this effort or that any such acquisitions, should they occur, will be profitable and not be dilutive to our management and capital resources.  Such dilutive effort, should it occur, could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, profitability and share value.
 
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
 
The following table sets forth certain information as of September 30, 2010 with respect to the beneficial ownership of our ordinary shares by (i) each person who, to our knowledge, beneficially owns more than 5% of our ordinary shares; (ii) each of our directors and executive officers; and (iii) all of our executive officers and directors as a group:
 
Name and address of Beneficial Owner
 
Number of Shares
   
Percent of Class (1)
 
Directors and Named Executive Officers(2):
           
Stavros Ch. Mesazos (3)
    12,499,670       59.1 %
Dimitrios K. Vassilikos (4)
    300,000       1.4 %
Joseph B. Clancy (5)
    130,853       *  
Rizos P. Krikis
    -       -  
Sofia Douskali
    -       -  
Kostas G. Moschopoulos (6)
    974,000       4.6 %
                 
All directors and executive officers as a group (6 persons)
    13,904,523       65.2 %
                 
Other 5% or Greater Beneficial Owners
               
Haris Mesazos (7)
    2,922,000       13.8 %
Kostas Mesazos (8)
    2,922,000       13.8 %
Access America Fund, L.P.(9)
11200 Westheimer Rd. Suite 508
Houston, TX 77042
    4,785,904       22.6 %
* - Less than 1% Beneficial Ownership
               

(1) Beneficial ownership is calculated based on the 21,133,481 ordinary shares outstanding as of September 30, 2010.  Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the SEC.  The number of ordinary shares beneficially owned by a person includes ordinary shares issuable upon conversion of securities and subject to options or warrants held by that person that are currently convertible or exercisable or convertible or exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof.  The ordinary shares issuable pursuant to those convertible securities, options or warrants are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage ownership of the person holding such convertible securities, options or warrants but are not deemed outstanding for the purposes of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.

 
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(2) Unless otherwise specified, the address for the directors, named executive officers, and other beneficial owners is c/o Temhka S.A. at The Mesazos Group of Companies, 5 IHOUS Street, Athens, Greece 11146.
 
(3) Stavros Ch. Mesazos was issued 6,655,670 ordinary shares as consideration for his shares in Temhka S.A. in connection with our acquisition of Temhka S.A.  Such number of shares also includes 5,844,000 shares owned in the aggregate by Haris Mesazos and Kostas Mesazos, the two sons of Mr. Mesazos.  Accordingly, Mr. Mesazos may be deemed to beneficially own such additional 5,844,000 shares.  Mr. Mesazos, however, disclaims beneficial ownership of such ordinary shares.
 
(4) Mr. Vassilikos was issued such 300,000 ordinary shares in connection with his service as an advisor to the company.
 
(5) Includes 100,000 ordinary shares issued to such person in connection with his providing advisory services to the company.
 
(6) Mr. Moschopoulos was awarded such shares by the shareholders for his past services to the predecessor companies of Temhka S.A.
 
(7)  Haris Mesazos was issued the ordinary shares as consideration for his shares in Temhka S.A. in connection with our acquisition of Temhka S.A.
 
(8) Kostas Mesazos was issued the ordinary shares as consideration for his shares in Temhka S.A. in connection with our acquisition of Temhka S.A.
 
(9) This figure consists of (i) 982,639 ordinary shares held by AAF (ii) 1,901,633 ordinary shares purchased by AAF in a private offering following the March 2010 Temhka acquisition, and (iii) 1,901,633 ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of a warrant under that private offering.
 
MANAGEMENT
 
Executive Officers and Directors
 
The following table sets forth as of November 15, 2010 the names, positions and ages of our current executive officers and directors:
 
Name
 
Age
 
Position(s)
Stavros Ch. Mesazos
 
55
 
Director, Executive Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Operating Officer
Dimitrios K. Vassilikos
 
43
 
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Sofia Douskali
 
46
 
Chief Financial Officer
Joseph B. Clancy
 
69
 
Director and Manager of Aegean Earth, S.A.
Rizos P. Krikis
 
43
 
Director
Kostas G. Moschopoulos
  
55
  
Director

Stavros Ch. Mesazos, Director, Executive Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Operating Officer.  Mr. Mesazos was appointed as our Chief Operating Officer and Executive Chairman of our board of directors effective April 13, 2010.  Prior thereto, Mr. Mesazos was the Managing Director of the Mesazos Group of Companies, which he founded in 1979.  The Mesazos Group of Companies were consolidated into Temhka S.A. on January 1, 2010.  Mr. Mesazos has over thirty years of experience in the construction industry.  He graduated from the Athens Polytechnic Institute in 1983 and is a licensed mechanical engineer.  Throughout his career, Mr. Mesazos has been instrumental in the design and construction of a variety of structures utilized in a number of industries.
 
Dimitrios K. Vassilikos, Chief Executive Officer and Director.  Mr. Vassilikos was appointed as our Chief Executive Officer and as a member of our board of directors effective April 13, 2010.  Prior thereto, since 2004, Mr. Vassilikos has been focused on facilitating private equity transactions for a number of companies, private individuals and wealth funds in the Middle East and the United States as an individual advisor.  In 1999, he formed a broker dealer in the Athens market, Mega Trust AXEPEY and was the Responsible Party to the ATHEX Security Regulator. From 1996 to 1999, he headed all operations for trading and underwriting for Capital AXEPEY, and in 1996 took a seat on the Athens Stock Exchange.  Mr. Vassilikos has twenty years experience in securities analysis, private equity and portfolio consulting.  Mr. Vassilikos received a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Macedonia in 1990.

 
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Sofia Douskali, Chief Financial Officer.  Ms. Douskali was appointed as our Chief Financial Officer effective May 3, 2010.  Ms. Douskali served as Director of Corporate Finance at a number of securities firms in Greece, including Cyclos Securities S.A. from October 2007 through August 2008, Beta Securities S.A. from October 2008 through March 2010 and Sarros Securities S.A. from March 2010 to the present, in each case assuming responsibility for company and project valuations, and for preparing companies for listing on the Athens Stock Exchange.  Prior thereto, from January through August 2007, Ms. Douskali served as an Executive Board Member and Head of Investments with Gefico Group Ltd.  From August 2003 through January 2007, Ms. Douskali was Fund Manager and Treasurer with MTH Investments in Liechtenstein.  Ms. Douskali also served as a Portfolio Manager for ASDOM Developers in Greece and as lecturer of Finance at European University, Greek Campus.  Ms. Douskali received her Bachelor of Science from New York University in 1986 in Economics and her MBA from Hartford University in 1988.  Ms. Douskali is also a Certified International Investment Analyst and Certified Derivatives Consultant.
 
Joseph B. Clancy, Director.  Mr. Clancy was appointed as a member of our board of directors on February 29, 2008.  Mr. Clancy also serves as the Manager of Aegean Earth S.A., a position he has held since Aegean Earth S.A.’s inception in July 2007.  Mr. Clancy is an experienced professional in both private equity and construction and development.  Since June 2006, he has served as one of the National Representatives of AAI in Greece and Cyprus.  From February 2003 to May 2006, he served as a consultant/advisor for Vibrant Capital Corporation in New York, where he oversaw the implementation of a life settlement acquisition program to secure a bond issued under the securities laws of Luxembourg and also implemented two private placement programs of investments in conjunction with that asset class.  Mr. Clancy graduated with a B.Sc. from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.  He served as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps.
 
Rizos P. Krikis, Director.  Mr. Krikis was appointed as a member of our board of directors on June 15, 2010 and our Chief Financial Officer on February 29, 2008.  He resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer effective May 3, 2010.  Prior thereto, Mr. Krikis served as the chief financial officer of Aegean Earth S.A. since 2007.  From 2004 to 2007, Mr. Krikis was chief financial officer of Cosmotelco Telecommunications, or Cosmotelco, in Greece.  Prior to Cosmotelco, Mr. Krikis was a senior manager for the Emporiki Private Equity and Venture Capital Fund, where he was responsible for the initial investment decision and ongoing monitoring of the fund’s portfolio investment.  Mr. Krikis has a number of years of experience in the financial industry and has served in multiple capacities both in industry and private equity.  Mr. Krikis also was a consultant from the Greek Trade Commission in New York.  He graduated with both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration from Baruch College in New York, and is fluent in both English and Greek.
 
Konstantinos G. Moschopoulos, Director.  Mr. Moschopoulos was appointed as a member of our board of directors effective June 15, 2010.  Mr. Moschopoulos has over fifteen years experience as an independent economic and tax consultant for a variety of companies.  Prior thereto, he served as a financial analyst and accountant for a number of companies, including Vogue A.E. and Alpha Bank.  Mr. Moschopoulos received his B.A. in Economics from the University of Macedonia in 1980.
 
Election of Directors
 
Holders of our ordinary shares are entitled to one (1) vote for each share held on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders, including the election of directors.  Cumulative voting with respect to the election of directors is not permitted by our Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.
 
Our board of directors shall be ratified at the annual meeting of the shareholders or at a special meeting called for that purpose.  Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until the director’s successor is elected and qualified.  If a vacancy on the board of directors, including a vacancy resulting from an increase in the number of directors then the shareholders may fill the vacancy at the next annual meeting or at a special meeting called for the purpose, or the board of directors may fill such vacancy.
 
Board Composition
 
Our board of directors currently consists of five directors, Stavros Ch. Mesazos, Dimitrios K. Vassilikos, Joseph B. Clancy, Rizos P. Krikis and Kostas Moschopoulos.
 
We have determined that each of Messrs. Clancy and Moschopoulos is an independent director within the meaning of the applicable rules of the SEC and NASDAQ, and that each of Messrs. Clancy and Moschopoulos is also an independent director under Rule 10A-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for the purpose of audit committee membership.  In addition, our board of directors has determined that Mr. Krikis  is a financial expert within the meaning of the applicable rules of the SEC and NASDAQ.

 
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Board Committees
 
Prior to the consummation of the Offering, we will establish the following committees of our board of directors:
 
Audit Committee. The Audit Committee of our board of directors will consist of Messrs. Clancy, Krikis and Moschopoulos.  Mr. Krikis will serve as the chairman of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee will operate pursuant to a charter that will be approved by our board of directors. The Audit Committee will review our internal accounting and financial controls and the accounting principles and auditing practices and procedures to be employed in preparation and review of our financial statements. The Audit Committee also will supervise the engagement of independent public auditors and the scope of the audit to be undertaken by such auditors. The Audit Committee also will review and, as it deems appropriate, recommend to the board of directors corporate governance policies.
 
Compensation Committee.  The Compensation Committee of our board of directors will consist of Dimitrios K. Vassilikos, Stavros Ch. Mesazos and Joseph B. Clancy.  Joseph B. Clancy will serve as the chairman of the Compensation Committee.  The Compensation Committee will operate pursuant to a charter that will be approved by our board of directors.  The Compensation Committee will review and, as it deems appropriate, recommend to the board of directors policies, practices and procedures relating to the compensation of the officers and other managerial employees and the establishment and administration of employee benefit plans.  The Compensation Committee will exercise all authority under our employee equity incentive plans and advise and consult with our officers as may be requested regarding managerial personnel policies.
 
Nomination of Directors
 
Our board of directors does not have and does not currently intend to establish a Nominating Committee. Pursuant to the rules of the Nasdaq Global Market, our board of directors will delegate to its independent members the authority to select qualified nominees for election or appointment to our board of directors. The vote of a majority of the independent directors of our board of directors will be required to select a nominee.
 
Stock Option Plans
 
We intend to implement a stock option plan for our executives within the next 12 months.
 
Corporate Governance
 
We have adopted a code of business conduct and ethics that applies to all of our employees, officers and directors, including those officers responsible for financial reporting.  Our code of business conduct and ethics is available on our website at www.hellenicsolutions.com.   We intend to disclose any amendments to the code, or any waivers of its requirements, on our website.
 
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 
We paid our Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Rizos Krikis, $4,260 in consulting fees for the year ended December 31, 2009.  We did not pay any of our other executive officers or directors any compensation for the year ended December 31, 2009.  We did not pay any of our executive officers compensation for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
 
Neither our Director, Executive Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, Stavros Ch. Mesazos, nor our Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dimitrios K. Vassilikos, have received any compensation from us to date.  All compensation, in accordance with the employment agreements between each of Mr. Mesazos and Mr. Vassilikos and us, has been accrued until the Offering is completed.
 
As of October 15, 2010, the accrued amounts are €167,000 (or $233,800) for Mr. Mesazos and €150,000 ($210,000) for Mr. Vassilikos.
 
Ms. Douskali receives a monthly salary of €3,500 ($4,900) plus expenses.

 
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Employment Agreements
 
We have entered into employment agreements with each of Mr. Mesazos and Mr. Vassilikos.  These agreements provide their amount of salary, establish standard health benefits, and establish their eligibility to receive bonuses and stock options.  Each agreement has an initial term of five years, and will be renewed for successive two year terms thereafter unless terminated by either party upon at least 90 days notice prior to the expiration of such current time period.  We are also entitled to terminate each of these employment agreement upon the occurrence of certain events, including such employee’s death, permanent disability, breach or default of such employee’s representations, warranties, obligations or covenants contained in such agreement, or upon the finding or conviction of such employee of any civil and/or criminal charge involving embezzlement, fraud, misappropriation of funds or moral turpitude.  Additionally, we are entitled to terminate such agreements upon the occurrence of certain change of control transactions.  Each employee is permitted to terminate his respective employment agreement 30 days following our receipt of notice of our breach of such agreement, provided such breach has not been cured.  In the event we terminate such employee’s employment in connection with a change in control transaction, or the agreement is terminated by the employee in connection with our uncured breach of such agreement, employee will be entitled to receive a severance payment equal to six months of such employee’s then base salary (which severance amount may be offset by any amounts such employee receives during the six month period from other consulting jobs and/or other employment).
 
Each of Mr. Mesazos and Mr. Vassilikos also agree that during the term of such employment agreements, and for a period of 36 months after the expiration or termination thereof, they will not directly or indirectly own an interest in or perform services for any business that is in competition with our company, subject to certain limited exceptions.  Similarly, during the term of such employment agreements, and for a period of 30 months thereafter, each of Mr. Mesazos and Mr. Vassilikos agree that he will not directly or indirectly solicit the business of any client of the company, or induce or attempt to induce any company employee, agent, consultant, client or supplier to breach any contract with the company to which such person is a party.
 
Mr. Vassilikos’ agreement provides for a base salary of €225,000 (or $315,000) per year, commencing in February 2010, and the receipt of 300,000 options vesting over three years with a strike price of $1.50 upon establishment of the company’s stock option plan.  Mr. Mesazos’ agreement provides for a base salary of €250,000 (or $350,000), commencing in February, 2010, per year and the receipt of 250,000 options vesting over three years with a strike price of $1.50 upon establishment of the company’s stock option plan.  Both agreements expire February 17, 2015.  All compensation, in accordance with the employment agreements between each of Mr. Mesazos and Mr. Vassilikos and us, has been accrued until the Offering is completed.
 
The foregoing description of the employment agreements with each of Mr. Vassilikos’ and Mr. Mesazos’ does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the agreements, which are filed as Exhibit 10.1 and Exhibit 10.2, respectively,  to our Post Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 filed on July 1, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
Grants of Plan Based Awards
 
There have been no awards made to any of our executive officers.
 
Compensation of Directors
 
We have not paid our directors compensation for serving on our board of directors.  Our board of directors may in the future decide to award the members of the board of directors cash or stock based consideration for their services to us, which awards, if granted shall be in the sole determination of the board of directors.
 
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
We acquired Aegean Earth S.A. pursuant to an Acquisition Agreement dated as of February 29, 2008 by and among us, Aegean Earth S.A., Joseph B. Clancy and Konstantinos Polites for 92,559 of our ordinary shares.  We valued the transaction at approximately $50,000 based on the latest third party transaction involving a purchase of our ordinary shares.  At the time of the acquisition, Mr. Clancy was a controlling shareholder and a Manager of Aegean Earth S.A. and pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreement, Mr. Clancy received 46,280 ordinary shares in exchange for his capital stock of Aegean Earth S.A.  In April 2008, Mr. Clancy transferred 15,427 ordinary shares to PrimeLife Holdings, Ltd.  Mr. Clancy is one of our directors and he is also the Manager of Aegean Earth S.A.  Based on the prior transaction described above, the dollar value received for the transaction was approximately $50,000, and the dollar value received by Mr. Clancy was approximately $25,000.
 
In December 2007, we made two loans to Aegean Earth S.A. evidenced by two promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $85,025.  These notes bear interest at the rate of 6% per year and are payable on demand.  These notes were written primarily to provide working capital to Aegean Earth S.A. prior to our acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A.  Mr. Clancy was a controlling shareholder and a Manager of Aegean Earth S.A. and one of our directors at the time the loans were made.

 
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On February 9, 2010, we issued 300,000 shares to Dimitrios Vassilikos, our current Chief Executive Officer and 100,000 shares to Joseph B. Clancy in connection with consulting services.
 
In May and November 2007, AAF made loans to us evidenced by promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000.  We used the loans to provide working capital to Aegean Earth S.A. prior to our acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A.  The notes accrued interest at the rate of 6% per annum, were payable on demand, and were convertible at any time and from time to time by the holder into an aggregate of approximately 462,792 ordinary shares.  On April 21, 2008, AAF converted the notes into 462,792 of our ordinary shares.  As a result of the conversion, as of April 21, 2008, the remaining outstanding principal balance of the loans was $0.  Access America Investments LLC, or AAI, is the general manager of AAF.  Mr. Frank DeLape, our former Executive Chairman and a former director is the Chairman of AAI and was a beneficial owner of 33.3% of AAI.  Mr. Joseph Rozelle, who was our Chief Financial Officer and a director at the time the loans were made is the Chief Financial Officer of AAI.
 
In November 2007, we reimbursed AAI for $84,980 in due diligence related expenses that were incurred by AAI on behalf of us relating to our acquisition of Aegean Earth, S.A.
 
In February, 2010, prior to our acquisition of Temhka S.A., AAF converted 175,001 Series A Preference Shares into 194,374 ordinary shares.  In addition, we redeemed 450,000 Series A Preference Shares held by AAF for cash in the amount of $1,350,000.
 
Following our acquisition of Temhka S.A., we sold to AAF in a private offering 1,901,633 ordinary shares and 5-year warrants to purchase up to 1,901,633 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $3.00 per ordinary share for aggregate gross proceeds of $2.85 million.
 
We were founded in March 2006 by Nautilus Global Partners, LLC and Mid-Ocean Consulting Limited.  Frank DeLape, our former Executive Chairman and a former director, is the owner, Chairman and CEO of Benchmark Equity Group, which owns 20% of the equity interests of Nautilus Global Partners and Mr. DeLape controls other entities that collectively own an additional 20% of the equity interests of Nautilus Global Partners.  Accordingly, based on his ownership and management position with Benchmark Equity Group, Mr. DeLape may also be deemed to be one of our founders.  In January 2009, we entered into a consulting agreement with Nautilus Global Partners to provide general consulting services to us. As of December 31, 2009, we paid $120,000 in consulting fees to Nautilus Global Partners related to this agreement.  Our consulting agreement with Nautilus Global Partners was terminated on February 10, 2010.  In order to provide us with funds for our formation costs, in April 2006, we issued 289,246 ordinary shares to Nautilus Global Partners and 14,463 ordinary shares to Mid-Ocean Consulting Limited, for aggregate consideration of $1,050 at a purchase price of $.0054 per share.  At the time we received such funding, Joseph Rozelle, the President of Nautilus Global Partners was one of our directors.  Nautilus Global Partners is also one of the founders of the following shell companies, each incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands.  Each of the foregoing entities was formed for the purpose of engaging in an acquisition or business combination of an operating business.
 
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Emerald Acquisition Corporation
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Dragon Acquisition Corporation
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Ruby Growth Corporation
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Global Growth Corporation
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China Growth Corporation
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Lunar Growth Corporation
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Action Acquisition Corporation
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Pan Asian Corporation
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Juniper Growth Corporation
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Seven Seas Acquisition Corporation
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Summit Growth Corporation
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Bering Growth Corporation
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Compass Acquisition Corporation
 
Legal Proceedings
 
From time to time we may become party to litigation or other legal proceedings that we consider to be a part of the ordinary course of business.  We are not currently involved in legal proceedings that we believe could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations.

 
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MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON COMMON EQUITY
AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS

Market Information
 
Our ordinary shares are quoted on the OTCBB, under the symbol “AEGZF.OB.”  We have applied for listing of our ordinary shares on the NASDAQ Global Market and, if approved, our ordinary shares will trade under the symbol HESC.  Since our ordinary shares began being quoted on the OTCBB, there has been virtually no trading in our ordinary shares and there is no readily available information about the market price of our ordinary shares since our quotation began.  The last reported market price of our ordinary shares was $4.00 per share on October 25, 2010.  As of December 7, 2010, there 21,133,481 ordinary shares outstanding.  On that date, our ordinary shares were held by approximately 520 shareholders of record.  The number of record holders was determined from the records of our transfer agent and does not include beneficial owners of our ordinary shares whose shares are held in the names of various security brokers, dealers, and registered clearing agencies.
 
Dividend Policy
 
We currently intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings for use in the operation and expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our ordinary shares for the foreseeable future. Investors seeking cash dividends in the immediate future should not purchase our ordinary shares.
 
Future cash dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon our future operations and earnings, capital requirements and surplus, general financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant. We can pay dividends only out of our profits or other distributable reserves and dividends or distribution will only be paid or made if we are able to pay our debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of business.
 
Payment of future dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of the board of directors after taking into account various factors, including current financial condition, operating results, current and anticipated cash needs and regulations governing dividend distributions by Cayman Islands corporations.
 
Stock Option Plans
 
We intend to implement a stock option plan for our executives and key employees within the next twelve months.
 
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
 
2010
 
In connection with our acquisition of Temhka S.A. in February 2010, or the Temhka Acquisition, we issued 1,623,333 Series B Preference Shares to the Temhka S.A. shareholders in exchange for their Temhka S.A. capital stock.  The Series B Preference Shares issued in the Temhka Acquisition were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.  We made this determination based on the representations of the persons obtaining such securities which included, in pertinent part, that such persons were “accredited investors” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that such persons were acquiring such securities for investment purposes for their own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents, and not with a view to the resale or distribution, and that each such persons understood such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.
 
Simultaneous with the closing of the Temhka Acquisition, in February 2010, we sold in a private offering, or the February 2010 Offering, to AAF 1,666,667 ordinary shares and warrants to purchase up to an additional 1,666,667 ordinary shares for an aggregate purchase price of $2.5 million.  Each warrant is exercisable for five (5) years at a price of $3.00 per ordinary share.  The ordinary shares and warrants sold in the February 2010 Offering were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.  We made this determination based on the representations of the persons obtaining such securities which included, in pertinent part, that such persons were “accredited investors” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that such persons were acquiring such securities for investment purposes for their own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents, and not with a view to the resale or distribution, and that each such persons understood such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.  No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid with respect to the February 2010 Offering.

 
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In March 2010, we sold in a private offering, or the March 2010 Offering, 1,333,334 ordinary shares and warrants to purchase up to an additional 1,333,334 ordinary shares to accredited investors for an aggregate purchase price of $2.0 million.  Each warrant is exercisable for five (5) years at a price of $3.00 per ordinary share.  The ordinary shares and warrants sold in the March 2010 Offering were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.  We made this determination based on the representations of the persons obtaining such securities which included, in pertinent part, that such persons were “accredited investors” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that such persons were acquiring such securities for investment purposes for their own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents, and not with a view to the resale or distribution, and that each such persons understood such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.  No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid with respect to the March 2010 Offering.
 
2008
 
On July 11, 2008, we sold in a private offering 50,000 (9,256 after adjusting for all splits and combinations) ordinary shares and 50,000 Series A Preference Shares to AAF, the owner of approximately 71% of our outstanding ordinary shares, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $150,000.  The ordinary shares and Series A Preference Shares were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.  We made this determination based on the representations of AAF which included, in pertinent part, that it was an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that it was acquiring such securities for investment purposes for its own account and not as nominee or agent, and not with a view to the resale or distribution, and that AAF understood such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.  No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid with respect to the sale of the ordinary and Series A Preference Shares.
 
In connection with our acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A., in February 2008, or the February 2008 Acquisition, we issued 500,000 (92,559 after adjusting for all splits and combinations) ordinary shares to the Aegean Earth S.A. Shareholders in exchange for their Aegean Earth S.A. capital stock.  The ordinary shares issued in the February 2008 Acquisition were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.  We made this determination based on the representations of the persons obtaining such securities which included, in pertinent part, that such persons were “accredited investors” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that such persons were acquiring such securities for investment purposes for their own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents, and not with a view to the resale or distribution, and that each such persons understood such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.
 
Simultaneous with the closing of the February 2008 Acquisition, in February 2008, we sold in a private offering, or the February 2008 Offering, three thousand eight hundred and sixty five (3,865) Units at a purchase price of $1,500 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $5,797,500.  Each Unit consisted of 500 (93 after adjusting for all splits and combinations) ordinary shares and 500 Series A Preference Shares (an aggregate of 1,932,500 Series A Preference Shares and 1,932,500 ordinary shares).  In April 2008, we sold in the February 2008 Offering an additional 183 Units (an aggregate of 91,667 Series A Preference Shares and 91,667 (16,970 after adjusting for all splits and combinations) ordinary shares).  The Series A Preference Shares and ordinary shares sold in the February 2008 Offering were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.  We made this determination based on the representations of the persons obtaining such securities which included, in pertinent part, that such persons were “accredited investors” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that such persons were acquiring such securities for investment purposes for their own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents, and not with a view to the resale or distribution, and that each such persons understood such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.  No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid with respect to the February Offering.

 
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
 
Overview
 
We are authorized to issue 100,000,000 ordinary shares, $0.00345728 par value per share, and 20,000,000 preference shares, $0.00064 par value per share, or the Preference Shares.  We have designated 5,000,000 shares of our Preference Shares as Series A Preference Shares and 2,000,000 shares of our Preference Shares as Series B Preference shares. On January 8, 2008, we divided and increased our authorized ordinary share capital from 50,000,000 ordinary shares of $0.001 par value each to 78,125,000 ordinary shares of $0.00064 par value each by the division (split) of 50,000,000 ordinary shares of $0.001 par value each into 78,125,000 ordinary shares of $0.00064 par value each.  On March, 27, 2006, we divided our authorized ordinary share capital from 5,000,000 ordinary shares of $0.01 par value each to 50,000,000 ordinary shares of $0.001 by the division (split) of 5,000,000 ordinary shares of $0.01 par value each into 50,000,000 ordinary shares of $0.001.
 
On January 8, 2008, we also divided and increased our authorized preference share capital from 1,000,000 Preference Shares of $0.001 par value each to 20,000,000 Preference Shares of $0.00064 par value by the division of 1,000,000 Preference Shares of $0.001 par value each into 1,562,500 Preference Shares of $0.00064 par value each, and the authorization of an additional 18,437,500 Preference Shares with a par value of $0.00064 each.  As a result of the split, our outstanding ordinary shares increased from 1,281,500 ordinary shares immediately prior to the share split to 2,002,691 ordinary shares immediately after the share split.  We did not have any Preference Shares outstanding at the time of the share split.
 
On May 14, 2010, we decreased our issued and outstanding shares by consolidating each 5.402 of our outstanding ordinary shares, par value $0.00064 per share into 1 ordinary share, par value $0.00345728 per share, resulting in 4,900,131 ordinary shares being issued and outstanding prior to the conversion of the Series B Preference shares.  On May 14, 2010 we also increased the number of authorized ordinary shares to 100,000,000 ordinary shares, par value $0.00345728 per share.
 
As of December 7, 2010, we had 21,133,481 ordinary shares, and no Preference Shares outstanding.
 
Ordinary Shares
 
Holders of our ordinary shares are entitled to one (1) vote for each ordinary share held at all meetings of shareholders (and written actions in lieu of meetings).  Dividends may be declared and paid on our ordinary shares from funds lawfully available therefore as, if and when determined by our board of directors and subject to any preferential rights of any then outstanding Preference Shares.  We currently do not intend to pay cash dividends on our ordinary shares.  Upon our voluntary or involuntary liquidation, sale, merger, consolidation, dissolution or winding up, holders of ordinary shares will be entitled to receive all of our assets available for distribution to shareholders, subject to any preferential rights of any then outstanding Preference Shares.  Our ordinary shares are not redeemable.
 
Preference Shares
 
Our board of directors is authorized to issue from time to time, subject to any limitation prescribed by law, without further shareholder approval, up to 20 million preference shares in one or more series.  Preference shares will have such designations, preferences, voting powers, qualifications and special or relative rights or privileges as determined by our board of directors, which may include, among others, dividend rights, voting rights, redemption and sinking fund provisions, liquidation preferences, conversion rights and preemptive rights.  We have designated five (5) million of our preference shares as Series A Preference Shares and two (2) million of our Shares as Series B Preference Shares.  No preference shares are outstanding.
 
Warrants
 
In connection with the private placements of our ordinary shares in February 2010 and March 2010 we issued warrants to purchase 3,000,001 shares of our ordinary shares.  Each warrant is exercisable for five (5) years at a price of $3.00 per ordinary share.
 
Registration Rights
 
In connection with the private placement of our ordinary shares in February 2010, we entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with our investors, pursuant to which we agreed that within 60 calendar days of February 10, 2010, we would use our best efforts to file a registration statement with the SEC, on the appropriate form, covering the resale of the (1) the ordinary shares purchased by the investors, including ordinary shares underlying the warrants acquired by AAF, (2) the ordinary shares underlying the Series B Preference Shares held in Escrow pursuant to the Make Good Agreement entered into in connection with our acquisition of Temhka S.A., and (3) any and all ordinary shares issued in respect of the foregoing as a result of stock splits, stock dividends, reclassifications, consolidation, recapitalizations, or other similar events.
 
We agreed to use our best efforts to (a) cause the registration statement to be declared effective within one hundred twenty days from the filing date, or, if not reviewed by the SEC, within three business days after the date on which the SEC informs us that the SEC will not review the registration statement, and (b) keep the registration statement continuously effective until such date as is the earlier of (i) the date when all the ordinary shares covered by such registration statement have been sold or (ii) the date on which the ordinary shares may be sold without any restriction pursuant to Rule 144.

 
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In connection with our private offering of units of Series A Preference Shares and ordinary shares, we granted to the purchasers thereof “piggy-back” registration rights.  As long as no less than 30% of the ordinary shares included in the units remain issued and outstanding, and provided that such ordinary shares have not previously been registered for re-sale or are eligible for sale pursuant to Rule 144, the holders of such ordinary shares have the right to have such ordinary shares included in a registration statement that we file under the Securities Act.
 
We expect to file a registration statement as required by the Registration Rights Agreement shortly following the commencement of the Offering.
 
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
 
Cayman Islands law does not limit the extent to which a company’s Articles of Association may provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent any such provision may be held by the Cayman Islands courts to be contrary to public policy, such as to provide indemnification against civil fraud or the consequences or committing a crime.  Our Articles of Association provide for indemnification of officers and directors for actions, proceedings, costs, charges, expenses, losses, damages, and liabilities incurred or sustained in their capacities as such.
 
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 9.01 below, which is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 5.02
DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
 
Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 5.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K/A, which is incorporated herein by reference.  For certain biographical, compensation and other information regarding the newly appointed officers and directors, see the disclosure under the headings “Management” and “Executive Compensation” under  Item 5.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K/A.
 
To the best of our knowledge, except as set forth in the disclosure set forth under Item 5.01, the incoming directors are not currently directors, do not hold any position with us and have not been involved in any transactions with us or any of our directors, executive officers, affiliates or associates which are required to be disclosed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.  To the best of our knowledge, the designees have not been convicted in a criminal proceeding, excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors, have not been a party to any judicial or administrative proceeding during the past five years that resulted in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining the person from future violations of, or prohibiting activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or a finding of any violation of federal or state securities laws, except for matters that were dismissed without sanction or settlement.
 
5.06
CHANGE IN SHELL COMPANY STATUS
 
As described in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K/A, on February 9, 2010, we entered into an Acquisition Agreement with Temhka S.A. and the shareholders of Temhka S.A., pursuant to which we acquired all the issued and outstanding capital stock of Temhka S.A. from Temhka S.A.’s shareholders solely in exchange for 1,623,333 of our Series B Preference Shares.  As a result of the consummation of our acquisition of Temhka S.A., we are no longer a shell company as that term is defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
8.01
OTHER EVENTS
 
Consolidation of the Ordinary Shares
 
On May 14, 2010 we effected a consolidation of our ordinary shares, with a par value $0.00064 per share, at the rate of each 5.402 ordinary shares into 1 ordinary share.

 
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The Amendment of the Charter Documents
 
On May 14, 2010, shareholder resolutions were passed to amend our charter documents to increase our authorized ordinary share capital from 78,125,000 ordinary shares (with a par value per share of $0.00064) to 100,000,000 ordinary shares (with a par value of $0.00345728 per share) through the consolidation of the 78,125,000 ordinary shares outstanding on May 14, 2010 into 14,462,237 ordinary shares, and the creation of an additional 85,537,763 ordinary shares.  This resulted in every shareholder as of May 14, 2010 receiving 1,000 ordinary shares for every five 5,402 ordinary shares previously held.
 
Redemption of AAF Series A Preference Shares
 
Immediately prior to the consummation of our acquisition of Temhka S.A., we determined to redeem for cash 450,000 of the Series A Preference Shares then held by AAF, as permitted by the Certificate of Designation of the A Shares.  This redemption is referred to herein as the Redemption.
 
Conversion of AAF Series A Preference Shares
 
Immediately prior to the consummation our acquisition of Temhka S.A., AAF requested that we permit it to convert 175,001 of its Series A Preference Shares into 1,050,000 ordinary shares.  We agreed to AAF’s request, and in consideration for the surrender to us of all of AAF’s rights, title and interest in and to such 175,001 Series A Preference Shares, issued to AAF 1,050,000 ordinary shares.  This conversion is referred to herein as the AAF Conversion.  As a result of the Consolidation, these 1,050,000 ordinary shares were consolidated into approximately 194,446 ordinary shares.
 
Cancellation of AAF Series A Preference Shares
 
Immediately prior to the consummation of our acquisition of Temhka S.A., we requested that AAF agree to the cancellation of its remaining 350,000 Series A Preference Shares held thereby.  AAF agreed to our request and surrendered for cancellation all of its rights, title and interest in and to such 350,000 Series A Preference Shares.  The cancellation of AAF’s Series A Preference Shares is referred to herein as the Cancellation, and the Redemption, the AAF Conversion and the Cancellation are referred to herein collectively as the AAF Transactions.
 
After giving effect to the February 2010 Offering, the March 2010 Offering, the Consolidation and the Conversion, as well as the AAF Transactions described immediately above, the number of our issued and outstanding ordinary shares was 21,133,481 as of September 30, 2010, consisting of: (i) the 16,233,330 ordinary shares held by the Sellers; (ii) the 1,900,150 of our ordinary shares held by persons who were our shareholders prior to our acquisition of Temhka S.A., and (iii) the 3,000,001 ordinary shares issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.  The foregoing excludes warrants to purchase ordinary shares issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
 
ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
 
(a) 
Financial statements of business acquired.
 
Audited Financial Statements of Stavros Mesazos Group of Companies, predecessor to Temhka S.A., as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, and related notes thereto, which are incorporated by reference to the Form S-1 (SEC File NO. 333-170532) filed on November 10, 2010.
 
 (b) 
Exhibits.
 
The exhibits listed in the following Exhibit Index are filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

 
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Exhibit Number
 
Exhibit Description
     
2.1
 
Form of Acquisition Agreement by and among the Registrant, Temhka, S.A. and the other signatories thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-52136) filed on February 17, 2010)
4.1
 
Form of Make Good Escrow Agreement by and among the Registrant, Sellers and the Purchaser (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-52136) filed on February 17, 2010)
4.2
 
Form of Voting Agreement by and among by and among the Registrant and the Sellers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-52136) filed on February 17, 2010)
4.3
 
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement by and among the Registrant and the Purchaser (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-52136) filed on February 17, 2010)
4.4
 
Form of Registration Rights Agreement by and among the Registrant and the Purchaser (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to our Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-52136) filed on February 17, 2010)
4.5
 
Form of Warrant issued to the Purchaser (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Post Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-150389) filed on July 1, 2010)
10.1
 
Employment agreement between Company and Stavros Mesazos (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Post Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-150389) filed on July 1, 2010)
10.2
 
Employment agreement between Company and Dimitrios Vassilikos (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Post Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-150389) filed on July 1, 2010)
10.3
 
Consulting Agreement between Company and Nautilus Global Partners, LLC dated January 1, 2009
21.1
 
Subsidiaries of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-170532) filed on November 10, 2010)
23.1
 
Consent of Friedman, LLP
23.2
 
Consent of Bagell, Josephs, Levine & Company, L.L.C.
99.1
  
Audited Financial Statements of Stavros Mesazos Group of Companies for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 (incorporated by reference to Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-170532) filed on November 10, 2010)

 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated: December 7, 2010
 
 
HELLENIC SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
   
   
By: 
/s/ Stavros Ch. Mesazos
     
Stavros Ch. Mesazos
     
Chief Operating Officer, Executive
     
Chairman of the board of directors
     
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
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