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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OF 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

From the transition period from ___________ to ____________.

Commission File Number 001-34715

KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

Nevada
 
26-3552213
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
Rm 2102 F&G, Nan Fung Centre, 264-298 Castle Peak Rd
Tsuen Wan, N.T., Hong Kong
(Address of principal executive offices)

(852) 2412-2208
(Issuer's telephone number)

N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x     No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes ¨    No ¨    

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filer ¨
 
Accelerated filer ¨
 
Non-accelerated filer ¨
 (Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨    No x

As of May 13, 2011, there were 3,285,007 shares of common stock of the issuer outstanding.

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
PART I FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
     
Item 1
Financial Statements
1
     
Item 2
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
22
     
Item 3
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
31
     
Item 4
Controls and Procedures
31
     
 
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1
Legal Proceedings
32
     
Item 1A
Risk Factors
32
     
Item 2
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
32
     
Item 3
Default upon Senior Securities
32
     
Item 4
[Removed and Reserved]
32
     
Item 5
Other Information
32
     
Item 6
Exhibits
32
     
Signatures
  33

 
 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements

 
KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 (US dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
         
(Unaudited)
 
ASSETS
           
             
Current assets:
           
Cash
  $ 27,374     $ 42,184  
Trade accounts receivable
    22,165       13,327  
Inventories
    1,596       2,323  
Prepayments and other receivables
    1,296       358  
                 
Total current assets
    52,431       58,192  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    7,657       7,490  
Deposits on property, plant and equipment
    -       3,287  
                 
Total assets
  $ 60,088     $ 68,969  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Trade accounts payable
  $ 240     $ 394  
Accruals and other payables
    3,530       2,535  
Taxes payable
    2,949       2,947  
Short-term borrowings
    2,655       3,440  
Convertible note
    25       25  
Derivative instruments
    55       116  
Due to shareholders
    2,870       4,170  
                 
Total liabilities (all current)
    12,324       13,627  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, no par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding on December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011
    -       -  
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 600,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 3,285,007 shares on December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011
    3       3  
Additional paid in capital
    9,122       9,122  
Statutory reserve
    5,425       5,425  
Retained earnings
    28,044       35,154  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    5,170       5,638  
Total shareholders’ equity
    47,764       55,342  
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 60,088     $ 68,969  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
             
Sales
  $ 16,973     $ 25,689  
Cost of sales
    (9,628 )     (17,640 )
                 
Gross margin
    7,345       8,049  
Operating expenses
    (754 )     (864 )
Income from operations
    6,591       7,185  
                 
Interest expense and other
    (39 )     (107 )
Interest income and other
    302       32  
      263       (75 )
                 
Income before income taxes
    6,854       7,110  
Income tax expense
    (690 )     -  
                 
Net income
  $ 6,164     $ 7,110  
                 
Net income per share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.27     $ 0.30  
                 
Diluted
  $ 0.27     $ 0.30  
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding used in the calculation of net income per share:
               
Basic
    22,493,475       23,416,766  
                 
Diluted
    22,493,475       24,003,570  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
             
Net income
  $ 6,164     $ 7,110  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (142 )     468  
                 
Total comprehensive income
  $ 6,022     $ 7,578  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
   
Common Stock
   
Additional
paid in
capital
   
Statutory
reserve
   
Retained
earnings
   
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
   
Total
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
                               
                                           
Balances at January 1, 2011
    3,285,007     $ 3     $ 9,122     $ 5,425     $ 28,044     $ 5,170     $ 47,764  
                                                         
Net income
    -       -       -       -       7,110       -       7,110  
                                                         
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    -       -       -       -       -       468       468  
                                                         
Balances at March 31, 2011
    3,285,007     $ 3     $ 9,122     $ 5,425     $ 35,154     $ 5,638     $ 55,342  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)

 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
             
Operating activities:
           
Net income
  $ 6,164     $ 7,110  
                 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    241       254  
Fair value change on derivative instruments
    -       61  
                 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Trade accounts receivable
    5,955       8,956  
Inventories
    (74 )     (711 )
Prepayments and other receivables
    142       960  
Taxes payable
    (623 )     -  
Trade accounts payable
    193       152  
Accruals and other payables
    (109 )     (1,011 )
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    11,889       15,771  
                 
Investing activities:
               
Deposits for property, plant and equipment
    -       (3,287 )
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment
    -       (30 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    -       (3,317 )
                 
Financing activities:
               
Proceeds from short-term debt
    -       760  
Payment of dividends
    (22,775 )     -  
Advances from shareholders
    2,927       1,303  
Repayment of advances from  shareholders
    (2,073 )     -  
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (21,921 )     2,063  
                 
(Decrease) increase in cash
    (10,032 )     14,517  
Effect of exchange rate on changes in cash
    (172 )     293  
Cash, beginning of period
    22,131       27,374  
                 
Cash, end of the period
  $ 11,927     $ 42,184  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 39     $ 46  
Income taxes
  $ 1,312     $ -  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
1.
ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
 
 
(a)
Organization:

Kaibo Foods Company Limited (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on December 10, 2007 in the former name of CFO Consultants, Inc (“CFO Consultants”).  On March 10, 2011, the Company changed its name from “CFO Consultants, Inc.” to “Kaibo Foods Company Limited”.  The Company is primarily engaged in the business of processing potatoes and selling potato starch products in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”).

 
(b)
Recapitalization and reorganization:

On October 21, 2010 (the “Closing Date”), CFO Consultants, a U.S. public shell company (now known as the Company) completed a stock exchange transaction (the “Share Exchange”) with the stockholders of Hong Kong Waibo International Limited (“Waibo”), whereby 22,493,475 shares of CFO Consultants’ common stock were agreed to be issued to stockholders of Waibo in exchange for 100% of their outstanding capital stock in Waibo, equal to 96% of all of the Company’s outstanding common stock, after giving effect to the conversion of an outstanding convertible note of the Company held by Millennium Group, Inc. (“Millennium”), in the principal amount of $25,000 (Note 6).  The note is convertible into 586,804 shares of the Company’s common stock.  

On the Closing Date, CFO Consultants did not have sufficient authorized shares to complete the issuance of the entire amount of these shares, therefore only 2,361,716 shares were issued to the designee of the shareholders of Waibo at the Closing Date, and no shares were issued to Millennium. After the Closing Date, these shares represented approximately 87% of the total issued and outstanding shares of the Company.  On March 10, 2011 the Company increased the total number of authorized shares of common stock, and the Company plans to issue the remaining 20,131,759 shares of common stock issuable pursuant to the stock exchange transaction to the designee of the former shareholders of Waibo and issue 586,804 shares of common stock to Millennium during the second quarter of 2011.

On the Closing Date, Waibo became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Share Exchange has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization whereby Waibo is deemed to be the accounting acquirer (and the legal acquiree) and the Company is deemed to be the accounting acquiree (and the legal acquirer). Accordingly, Waibo’s historical financial statements for the periods prior to the reverse acquisition became those of the Company retroactively restated for, and giving effect to, the number of shares received in the Share Exchange.  The assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses of the Company are included in the accompanying financial statements effective from the Closing Date.  The total net liabilities assumed by Waibo as of the Closing Date were $25,000.  The Company is deemed to be a continuation of the business of Waibo.

 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
1.
ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY (Continued)

 
(b)
Recapitalization and reorganization:  (Continued)

On March 10, 2011, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation (the “Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada for the purpose affecting a 1 for 16.09 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”).  In addition to setting forth the terms of the Reverse Stock Split, the Amendment also (i) increased the total number of authorized shares of capital stock of the Company from 75,000,000 to 600,000,000 shares of common stock; (ii) provided for a class of 2,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; (iii) elected not to be governed by the business combination statute under the Nevada Private Corporations Law for the Company; and (iv) changed the name of the Company to “Kaibo Foods Company Limited”. All shares and per share amounts for periods prior to March 10, 2011 in these financial statements have been given effect to the Reverse Stock Split.

On March 23, 2011, the Company was approved to change its stock symbol on the OTC Bulletin Board and is now quoted under the stock symbol “KKFC”.

 
(c)
Business:

The Company mainly focuses on serving the local market in the PRC.  Currently, the Company’s products are sold to customers in twelve provinces and four municipalities in the PRC.  Sales of the Company’s products are generated using a combination of direct sales and distributor agreements. The Company created the “Weibao” and “Jiabao” brands with emphasis on high quality, purity, whiteness and consistency.  The Weibao brand is targeted at industrial users such as food and pharmaceutical manufacturers, while the Jiabao brand is targeted at food service operators such as restaurants, caterers and the customer retail market.

2.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management without audit.  Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s annual audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2011.  Amounts as of December 31, 2010 are derived from those audited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
2.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Continued)
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.
 
In the opinion of the management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2011, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011, have been made.  The Company’s operations are seasonal; therefore, the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
 
The Company generally halts its production process from May through July for its production facilities located in the Yunnan and Guizhou provinces. The potato planting season typically begins in March, and potatoes are harvested from early July until the end of December. The harvested potatoes can typically be stored up to four months in cellars by farmers, allowing the facilities in Yunnan and Guizhou to expand their production period through April of each year.
 
The Company’s production facility in Gansu is located in a colder region in the PRC and typically halts production from January to February and resumes production in March.  The Gansu facility also halts production from June through July and resumes production in August.
 
During the off season, the production facilities perform routine maintenance on their production lines.
 
 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
3.
SUMMARY OF SELECTED SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Information about the organization of the Company, significant accounting policies, and recent accounting standards are included in the Company’s December 31, 2010 consolidated financial statements. However, certain selected accounting policies are described below:
 
 
 (a)
Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided based on an evaluation of the collectability of accounts receivable and other receivables. This evaluation primarily consists of an analysis based on current information available about the customer or borrower. Receivable losses are charged against the allowance when the Company believes the uncollectability of the receivable is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. No allowance for doubtful accounts was deemed necessary as of December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011.
 
 
(b)
Inventories
 
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventory is valued using the weighted-average method, which approximates actual cost. Capitalized costs include materials, labor and manufacturing overhead related to the purchase and production of inventories.  Excess and obsolete inventory reserves are established based upon the Company’s evaluation of the quantity of inventory on hand relative to demand.  No reserve for obsolete inventory was deemed necessary as of December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011.
 
 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
3.
SUMMARY OF SELECTED SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
 
(c)
Property, plant and equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for routine repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
 
Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis over each asset’s estimated useful life down to the estimated residual value of each asset. Estimated useful lives are as follows:
 
Land use rights
     
52-55 years
Buildings
     
20 years
Motor vehicles
 
5 years
Plant and machinery
 
10 years
Other equipment
 
5 years

The Company reviews and evaluates its property, plant and equipment for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparing the total estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, an impairment loss is measured and recorded based on discounted estimated future cash flows. The Company’s estimates of future cash flows are based on numerous assumptions, and it is possible that actual future cash flows will be significantly different than the estimates which are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.  Management believes that there is no impairment to property, plant and equipment as of December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011.
 
 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
3.
SUMMARY OF SELECTED SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
 
(d)
Fair value accounting
 
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) No. 820-10 (“FASB ASC 820-10”) establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). As required by FASB ASC 820-10, assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under FASB ASC 820-10 are described below:
 
 
Level 1
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
 
 
Level 2
Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability;
 
 
Level 3
Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).
 
As of March 31, 2011, derivative instruments are measured at fair value on a recurring basis within Level 2 (See Note 10).  The Company did not have any assets or liabilities measured on a recurring basis within Level 1 or Level 3.
 
The carrying value of financial instruments including cash, trade accounts receivable and payable, convertible notes and short-term borrowings approximate fair value due to their short maturities.   The fair value of amounts due to shareholders is not practicable to estimate, due to the related party nature of the underlying transactions.
 
 
 (e)
Revenue recognition
 
The Company generates its revenues from the sale of potato starch products.
 
Revenues from product sales are recognized only when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred and any necessary customer acceptance has been received; the price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Generally, these criteria are met upon shipment of products and transfer of title to customers.
 
 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
3.
SUMMARY OF SELECTED SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
 
(f)
Income taxes

Income tax expense is recognized for the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year. In addition, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating losses and tax credit carry forwards.  Deferred taxes are measured by applying enacted tax rates expected to apply to the taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
 
The Company recognizes the financial statement impact of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return in its consolidated financial statements when it is more-likely-than-not that the position will be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. A recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
 
The Company files income tax returns in various foreign jurisdictions.  Various foreign jurisdiction tax years remain open to examination; however, the Company believes any additional assessment, if any, will be immaterial to its consolidated financial statements.  The Company does not believe there will be any material changes in its tax positions over the next 12 months.  Interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits, if any, will be recognized as a component of income tax expense.  As of March 31, 2011 the Company did not have any accrued interest or penalties associated with any unrecognized tax benefits, nor was any interest expense recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011.
 
 
(g)
Foreign currency translation
 
The functional currency of Waibo, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, is the Hong Kong Dollar (“HK$”). The functional currency of the Company’s wholly owned PRC subsidiaries is the Chinese Renminbi Yuan, (“RMB”). The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. The Company’s Hong Kong and PRC subsidiaries’ financial statements are maintained in their respective functional currencies. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at rates of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Exchange gains or losses arising from foreign currency transactions are included in the determination of net income for the respective periods, which were not significant in 2010 or 2011.
 
 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
3.
SUMMARY OF SELECTED SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
 
(g)
Foreign currency translation (Continued)

For financial reporting purposes, the consolidated financial statements of the Company have been translated into United States dollars (“US$”). Assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates at the balance sheet dates, revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates, and shareholders’ equity is translated at historical exchange rates. Any resulting translation adjustments are not included in determining net income but are included as a foreign currency translation adjustment to other comprehensive income, a component of shareholders’ equity.
 
The exchange rates applied are as follows:
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 30,
 
   
2010
   
2010
   
2011
 
Conversion from HK$ into US$:
                 
Period end exchange rate
    7.76       7.77       7.78  
Average periodic exchange rate
    7.76       7.77       7.79  
                         
Conversion from RMB into US$:
                       
Period end exchange rate
    6.83       6.59       6.54  
Average periodic exchange rate
    6.83       6.76       6.58  

 
(h)
Earnings per share
 
ASC 260 “Earnings Per Share” requires dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) with a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation. Basic EPS excludes dilution. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company.
 
Earnings per basic share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each respective period. Earnings per diluted share of common stock adds to basic weighted shares the weighted average number of shares issuable under convertible securities and warrants outstanding during each respective period, using the if-converted and treasury-stock methods (See Note 8).
 
 
(i)
Recent accounting guidance
 
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” This guidance is related to implementation of fair value measurement disclosures. This guidance updates ASC topic 820 and specifically addresses: 1) transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy; 2) level of disaggregation of derivative contracts for fair value measurement disclosures; and 3) disclosures about fair value measurement inputs and valuation techniques. This guidance became effective for the Company on January 1, 2011, and did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
 
4.
INVENTORIES
 
Inventories consist of:
 
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
         
(Unaudited)
 
             
Raw materials
  $ 454     $ 948  
Finished goods
    1,142       1,375  
                 
    $ 1,596     $ 2,323  

 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
5.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
 
Property, plant and equipment consist of:
 
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
         
(Unaudited)
 
At cost:
           
Land use rights
  $ 713     $ 718  
Buildings
    2,176       2,193  
Motor vehicles
    318       323  
Plant and machinery
    9,481       9,552  
Other equipment
    75       77  
Construction in progress
    4       34  
      12,767       12,897  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (5,110 )     (5,407 )
                 
    $ 7,657     $ 7,490  
 
 
At December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011, property and equipment with carrying amounts of $5.3 million and $5.1 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral for bank facilities granted to the Company (Note 6). Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011 was approximately $0.2 million for each period.
 
 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
6.
DEBT
 
 
(a)
Short-term borrowings:
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
         
(Unaudited)
 
             
Secured bank borrowings
  $ 2,655     $ 3,440  
 
 
 
As of March 31, 2011, the Company has borrowings from banks, expiring at various dates through November 23, 2011, primarily used to finance working capital requirements.  The bank borrowings are in the form of credit facilities, which provide for borrowings of up to $3.4 million as of March 31, 2011. All amounts available to the Company from the bank are based on the amount of collateral pledged. All banking facilities available to the Company were fully utilized as of March 31, 2011.  Each draw on the bank facilities has a fixed term of twelve months for repayment. The interest rates on these borrowings are fixed at 5.31% to 5.89% per annum as of March 31, 2011.  The weighted average short-term borrowing rate was 5.07% and 5.56% for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011, respectively.  These borrowings are collateralized by certain property, plant and equipment of the Company.
 
 
(b)
Convertible note:

On August 20, 2010, CFO Consultants issued a convertible note with principal amount of $25,000, and maturity date of August 20, 2012, to Millennium Group, Inc.  Millennium Group, Inc. is a consulting services firm that is owned and managed by an individual whose father is a shareholder of the Company.  The convertible note was issued to Millennium Group, Inc. as a non-refundable retainer to pay for Millennium to complete due diligence on CFO Consultants and to secure its assistance with future advice and assistance on new business directions including possible acquisitions.  CFO Consultants also engaged Millennium Group, Inc. pursuant to a consulting agreement to assist them in connection with new business development strategies and options.

The convertible note entitles Millennium Group, Inc. to convert the note into 2.5% of the Company’s fully diluted common shares at their option at any time before the maturity date.  The convertible note bears interest at 5% per annum and is payable in full, including accrued interest at maturity, unless converted earlier.

 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
6.
DEBT (Continued)
 
 
(b)
Convertible note: (Continued)

Under the consulting agreement, Millennium was to also receive a $400,000 cash payment if it was involved in assisting or advising the Company on any acquisition that was completed. On October 21, 2010, Millennium Group, Inc. elected to convert the entire balance of the convertible note plus accrued interest into 586,804 shares of the Company’s common stock.  The fair value of the consideration received by Millennium Group, Inc. (the 586,804 shares of common stock) was determined to be approximately $400,000 at the date Millennium Group, Inc. provided the Company with its notice to convert (October 21, 2010).  However, the Company has not issued shares to Millennium Group, Inc. to complete the conversion.  Therefore, this amount has been reported as a liability within “Accruals and Other Payables” as of March 31, 2011.

7.
INCOME TAXES
 
Pre-tax income from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011, was taxable in the following jurisdiction:
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
             
Current income tax expenses - PRC
  $ 690     $ -  

 
(a)
United States of America
 
No U.S. corporate income taxes are provided for in these consolidated financial statements, as the Company did not generate any taxable income in the U.S.
 
 
(b)
Hong Kong
 
No provision has been made for Hong Kong profits tax as the Company did not earn income subject to Hong Kong profits tax.
 
 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
7.
INCOME TAXES (Continued)
 
 
(c)
PRC (Continued)
 
The Company’s PRC subsidiaries were entitled to enjoy a preferential tax rate of 15% from 2003 to 2007 as they are engaged in agricultural projects encouraged by the government in the western region of China. However, pursuant to the circular entitled Scope of Preliminary Processing of Agricultural Products Entitled to Preferential Enterprise Income Tax Policies (Trial Implementation) published by Ministry of Finance (“MOF”) and State Administrative of Taxation (“SAT”), the Company’s PRC subsidiaries have been entitled to full exemption from PRC corporate income tax beginning January 1, 2008.  The exemption currently is not subject to any limitations.
 
A reconciliation of the PRC tax rate to the actual provision for taxes is as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
             
PRC tax rate
    15 %     15 %
                 
Computed expected income tax expense
  $ 1,028     $ 1,067  
Tax exempt income – PRC subsidiaries
    (1,035 )     (1,095 )
Hong Kong holding company losses
    7       28  
PRC withholding tax on dividends
    690       -  
                 
    $ 690     $ -  

Pursuant to the New Tax Law, dividends declared by the Company’s PRC subsidiaries to their parent companies incorporated in Hong Kong are subject to withholding tax.  In accordance with Caishui (2008) No. 1 (“Circular 1”) issued by State Tax Authorities in February 2008, undistributed profits from the PRC subsidiaries up to December 31, 2007 are exempt from withholding tax when they are distributed in the future.  As a result, current income tax for three months ended March 31, 2010 includes a provision for dividend withholding tax for distributable profits that were earned subsequent to January 1, 2008.  No provision for dividend withholding tax has been provided since October 1, 2010, as our Board of Directors and management have approved a plan to reserve all profits earned after October 1, 2010 for the Company’s business expansion in future.
 
No deferred tax assets or liability have been recorded as there were no significant temporary differences that give rise to a deferred tax asset or liability as of December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011.
 
 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
8.
NET INCOME PER SHARE

 
Basic net income per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income per share assumes the conversion, exercise or issuance of all potential common stock instruments, such as warrants and convertible debt, unless the effect is anti-dilutive.
 
 
The following is a reconciliation of the denominators for the weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic net income per share for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011:
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
             
Shares issued beginning of period
    2,361,716       3,285,007  
Effect of reverse merger (1)
    20,131,759       20,131,759  
                 
Basic weighted average shares – end of period
    22,493,475       23,416,766  

 
 
(1)
Earnings per share for periods prior to the reverse merger have been restated to reflect the equivalent number of shares to be received pursuant to the Share Exchange by the Waibo shareholders.
 
 
The following is a reconciliation of the denominators for the weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted net income per share for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011:
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
             
Basic weighted average shares – end of period
    22,493,475       23,416,766  
Effect of convertible debt
    -       586,804  
                 
Diluted weighted average shares – end of period
    22,493,475       24,003,570  
 
As of March 31, 2011 the Company had warrants outstanding to purchase 171,536 shares of common stock, which were considered anti-dilutive as exercise prices of the warrants exceeded the average market price of the Company’s common stock.  As of March 31, 2010, the Company had no potentially dilutive securities outstanding.

 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
9.
RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS

The amounts due to shareholders as of March 31, 2010 and 2011 and transactions during the respective periods are as follows:
   
2010
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
             
Balance at January 1,
  $ 596     $ 2,870  
Cash advances from shareholders
    2,927       1,300  
Repayment of cash advances from shareholders
    (2,073 )     -  
                 
Balance at March 31,
  $ 1,450     $ 4,170  

The amounts due to shareholders are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no fixed terms of repayment. Cash advances received from shareholders are primarily used by the Company to finance working capital requirements.
 
10.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Company has warrants outstanding to purchase an aggregate of 171,536 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $5.23 per share or on a cashless exercise basis, which expire on March 10, 2014.  If at any time prior to the exercise of the warrants, the Company enters into an agreement to issue shares of its common stock at a price less than that obtained for the common stock and warrants issued in December 2010, the exercise price of the warrants will be adjusted downward as to obtain an equivalent number of shares of common stock at the lower issuance price.  As a result, the warrants are not considered to be indexed to the Company’s common stock and are therefore accounted for as a derivative liability instrument in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.  As of December 31, 2010, the Company valued the warrants at approximately $55,000 using a binominal model and has reported the warrants as a liability on its consolidated balance sheet under the caption “Derivative Instruments”.  The change in fair value of the derivative instruments during the three months ended March 31, 2011 was approximately $61,000. Changes to the fair value of the derivative instruments are reported in the Company’s statement of operations under the caption “Interest expense and other”.
 
The assumptions used in the binominal model to estimate the fair value of the warrants as of March 31, 2011 are as follows:
 
Stock price
  $ 2.89  
Risk free interest rate
    1.17 %
Expected life
 
2.73 years
 
Expected volatility
    63.56 %
Expected dividend yield
    0 %

 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
11.
CONCENTRATION OF RISK

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a significant concentration of credit risk consist principally of the following:
 
 
(a)
Cash and cash deposits
 
The Company maintains its cash and cash deposits primarily with various China State-owned banks and Hong Kong-based financial institutions. The Company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of those financial institutions.
 
 
(b)
Trade receivables and revenue
 
The Company sells potato starch to customers in the PRC. Management considers that the Company’s current customers are generally creditworthy and credit is extended based on an evaluation of the customers’ financial condition. Therefore, collateral is generally not required. The Company evaluates accounts receivable for potential credit losses based on its loss history and aging analysis. Such losses have been within management’s expectations.  At December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011, the five largest customers accounted for 26% and 23% of trade receivables, respectively.  No single customer exceeds 10% of trade receivables.  For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011, the five largest customers accounted for 25% and 22% net of sales, respectively. No single customer exceeds 10% of revenue for the three months ended 2010 and 2011.
 
 
 (c)
Commodity risk
 
The cash flows and profitability of the Company’s current operations are significantly affected by the market price of potato starch and potatoes. These commodity prices can fluctuate widely and are affected by factors beyond the Company’s control.
 
 
(d)
Foreign currency risk
 
The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. The State Administration for Foreign Exchange, under the authority of People’s Bank of China, controls the conversion of the RMB into foreign currencies. The value of the RMB is subject to changes in China government policies and to international economic and political developments affecting supply and demand in the China Foreign Exchange Trading System market. All foreign exchange transactions continue to take place either through the People’s Bank of China or other banks authorized to buy and sell foreign currencies at the exchange rates quoted by the People’s Bank of China.
 
12.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
 
(a)
Capital commitments
 
 
In August 2010, the Company entered into agreements with the People’s Government of the Zhaoyang District, Yunnan Province to purchase property, plant and equipment totaling approximately $19 million related to the construction of production facilities. As of March 31, 2011, the Company has purchased $0.2 million of property, plant and equipment under these agreements and has made $3.3 million of deposits under these agreements. Therefore, as of March 31, 2011 the commitment has been reduced to $15.5 million.
 
 
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KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2011
(UNAUDITED)
(US dollars in thousands)
 
12.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
 
 
 (b)
Lease commitments
 
Operating lease commitments include commitments under non-cancellable lease agreements for the Company’s office premises, as well as a land lease.   The leases expire from July 2011 through October 2042.  The yearly future minimum rental payments required as of March 31, 2011 were as follows:
 
   
Amount
 
2011 (nine months)
  $ 214  
2012
    81  
2013
    46  
2014
    23  
2015
    23  
Thereafter
    606  
         
    $ 993  

Rent expense under operating leases for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011 was approximately $0.1 million for each period.

 
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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These include statements about our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies for the future, which we indicate by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “we believe,” “believes,” “management believes” and similar language.  Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and elsewhere in this report are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The factors listed in the section captioned “Risk Factors,” as well as any cautionary language in this report provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected. Except as may be required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events after the date of this Quarterly Report.

OVERVIEW
 
We are a premium native potato starch manufacturer in the PRC.  Our corporate headquarters is based in Hong Kong and our operational headquarters is based in Kunming city, Yunnan province. We began operations in 2004 and have factories located in Yunnan, Guizhou and Gansu provinces of China.

We primarily sell our products to distributors and food processing companies in the PRC.

Our products are currently sold under the “Wei Bao” and “Jiabao” brand names.  The Wei Bao brand is targeted primarily to food processors and our Jiabao brand is targeted to food service operators. We believe that our company is one of the top 5 premium starch potato processors in the PRC, with a production capacity of 111,500 metric tons per year. In 2008, we received the “China’s Potato Starch Industry Top Ten Best Selling Products”, “China’s Potato Starch Industry Top Ten Customer Satisfaction Product” and “China’s Potato Starch Industry Top Ten Best Brands” awards.  Our Jiabao brand created in 2007 is gaining the acceptance of our target customers.

Reverse acquisition and reorganization

On October 21, 2010, we completed a reverse acquisition transaction with Kaibo Foods Holdings Limited (f/k/a CFO Consultants, Inc.) through a share exchange with former shareholders of Kaibo Foods Holdings Limited.

Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement by and among the Company, Waibo, the holders of all outstanding shares of Waibo (the “Waibo Shareholders”) and Orion Investment Inc. (the “Company’s Principal Shareholder”), we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Waibo (the “Waibo Shares”) from the Waibo Shareholders and the Waibo Shareholders transferred all of the Waibo Shares to us. In exchange, we agreed to issue to the Waibo Shareholders or their designee, an aggregate of 22,493,475 shares of common stock (the “Exchange Shares”), equal to 96% of all of our outstanding common stock, after giving effect to the conversion of an outstanding convertible note of the Company held by Millennium Group, Inc., in the principal amount of $25,000 (the “Convertible Note”).  The Convertible Note is convertible into 586,804 shares of common stock.  On the Closing Date, we did not have sufficient authorized shares to complete the issuance of the entire amount of Exchange Shares and shares issuable pursuant to the Convertible Note, so only 2,361,716 shares of common stock were issued to the designee of the Waibo Shareholders at the closing, and no shares were issued to the holder of the Convertible Note.
 
The business combination was accounted for as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization, whereby we were the surviving and continuing entity for financial reporting purposes and are deemed to be the acquirer of Waibo.  The business combination is accounted for as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization because (i) after the business combination the Waibo Shareholders held approximately 96% of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock (87% based on the actual number of shares issued on the Closing Date) and (ii) we had no prior operations.

 
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Sales

We normally enter into six-month agreements with our customers. The agreement specifies the quantity that the customer believes they will buy during the forthcoming nine months and the negotiated price per metric ton.  Our customers are not charged a penalty for failing to purchase the quantities set forth in our contracts. However, historically our customers have purchased the set amount in the contracts.  In the event the market price exceeds the 10% of the price stipulated in the contract, the agreed price stated on the agreement will be adjusted to the reflect the current market price.

We sell premium quality native potato starch, which is usually sold for 5-10% more than the average market price.

We have established an extensive distribution network in the PRC. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, 50.1% and 49.9% of our products, respectively, were sold to manufacturers and distributors.

Revenue from sales of our native potato starch is recognized upon delivery of our products to the railway station nearest to our respective factories at which time the significant risks and rewards of ownership of our products are transferred to the customers.

The main factors that affect our revenue include the following:

(a)
Competition
We expect to face competition from potato starch producers with more than 20,000 metric tons of annual production capacity and new entrants. Our future revenue growth depends on our ability to compete effectively against such competitors and on key considerations including the price and quality of our products.  If we are unable to retain existing customers and secure new ones, or fail to develop new products to meet the needs of our customers, our revenue and profitability may be adversely affected.

(b)
Stable supply of raw materials
Profitability in the potato starch industry is materially affected by the need to maintain a sufficient supply of potatoes at stable prices from farmers. These commodity prices are determined by supply and demand. While the potato starch industry has historically not been subject to wide fluctuations and cycles, we cannot eliminate the risk of increased operating costs from potato price increases, and it is very difficult to predict when and if price spiral cycles will occur.

(c)
Alternative raw materials or production technology
If a new source of starch is discovered as a substitute to native potato starch or new production technologies are developed that render our production facilities obsolete, our revenue and profitability may be adversely affected.

(d)
Our production capacity
We currently have a production capacity of 111,500 metric tons per year for native potato starch. As of March 31, 2011, our production capacity utilization was 88%. We plan to establish new production lines for native potato starch, modified potato starch and whole potato starch.  We plan to increase our production capacity to 184,500 metric tons by 2012.  Should we able to increase our production capacity in time to meet any increase in demand, future growth of our revenue will be significantly improved.

(e)
Growth of native potato starch industry
The PRC continues to experience exponential economic and population growth. The per capita usage of potato starch in the PRC is mere 0.8kg per annum, compared to 10kg in developed regions such as Europe and Japan.  With the increase in disposable income of the population and the per capita usage of potato starch, we believe that the demand for our products will continue to rise and improve our revenue and profitability.

Cost of sales
 
Our cost of sales comprises cost of raw material, direct labor and production overhead, which accounted for 82.5%, 1.3% and 16.2% of our cost of sales respectively for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

 
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Potatoes are a key raw material and we source them from farmers in Yunnan, Gansu and Guizhou provinces in the PRC.

Direct labor includes salaries, wages and staff related costs of plant operators and those who are directly involved in the production of our products. Overhead consists mainly of depreciation charges on machinery, utilities (water and electricity) and other factory related costs.

In addition to the volume of production, our costs of sales are affected by (i) factors affecting the costs of raw materials, such as, market demand and supply conditions for potatoes, and harvesting conditions; (ii) factors affecting labor costs, such as demand and supply of labor, general wage levels, and government regulations; as well as (iii) factors affecting general manufacturing overhead, such as our depreciation expense resulting from capital expenditures and general prices of utilities charges.

Operating expenses

Our operating expenses consist of selling and distribution costs and administrative expenses.

Our selling and distribution costs consisted of transportation costs, salaries and staff welfare expenses of sales personnel, entertainment expenses and telecommunication expenses incurred by our sales personnel. Our facilities are strategically located near railways, which we use as the main method of transporting our products.  We pay for shipment of our products to the railway station, while our customers pay for the railway transfer fee.  Transportation costs accounted for an average of 73.0% of our selling and distribution costs incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Our administrative and other expenses consisted of salaries and staff related expenses for administrative personnel, depreciation charges, entertainment expenses and other office related expenses. The major components of administrative and other expenses include salaries and depreciation, which accounted for an average of 25.5% and 2.4% of our administrative expenses incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Other non-operating income

Other non-operating income consists of government subsidies, bank interest income and other items. All of our PRC subsidiaries are accredited with “Leading Enterprise” status, which has entitled them to receive various forms of preferential treatment from the local and state governments including government subsidies and infrastructural assistance. The subsidies received related to agriculture land development fund contributions, commitment to produce high quality native potato starch and our contribution to rural agriculture development.

Interest expense and other

Our interest expense and other consists mainly of interest on bank borrowings, which were incurred for working capital purposes as well as changes in the fair value of our derivative instruments (warrants).
  
Income tax expenses
 
The PRC has enacted a tax policy that entitles a foreign corporation to a full exemption from both PRC state and local corporate income tax for the first two profitable calendar years of its operations and thereafter a 50% relief from the PRC state corporate income tax and full exemption from local corporate income tax for the following three calendar years.  Our PRC subsidiaries, Yunnan Zhaoyang Weili Starch Co, Guizhou Province Weining Weili Starch Co. Ltd., Gansu Weibao Starch Co., Ltd. and Yunnan WeiBao Modified Starch Limited, qualify for such tax exemptions. The circular entitled “Scope of Preliminary Processing of Agricultural Products Entitled to Preferential Enterprise Income Tax Policies (Trial Implementation)” published by Ministry of Finance and State Administrative of Taxation, entitled us to a full exemption from PRC corporate income tax since January 1, 2008. Our native potato starch qualifies for this exemption and as a result none of our subsidiaries are subject to PRC corporate income tax.

Pursuant to the New Tax Law, dividends declared by our PRC subsidiaries to their parent company incorporated in Hong Kong are subject to withholding tax of 5% or 10%.  In accordance with Caishui (2008) No. 1 issued by State Tax Authorities, undistributed profits from our PRC subsidiaries up to December 31, 2007 will be exempt from withholding tax when they are distributed in the future.  As a result, a provision for dividend withholding tax has been made starting January 1, 2008.  No provision for dividend withholding tax has been provided since October 1, 2010, as our Board of Directors and management have adopted a plan to reserve all profits earned after October 1, 2010 for our business expansion in the future.  As a United States public company, we do not intend to pay such dividends.

 
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Seasonality

From May through July, we typically halt our production process at our facilities located in Yunnan and Guizhou provinces.  The potato-planting season typically begins in March and the potatoes are delivered to our facilities from August until December.  The farmers store remaining unsold potatoes in cellars for up to four months, which allows us to expand our production period until April.

Our Gansu factory is in one of the colder regions in China and typically halts production during January and February and resumes production from March to May.  It typically shuts down again during June and July and resumes production in August. During the off-season, we spend time performing routine maintenance.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

We have identified certain accounting policies that are significant to the preparation of the financial statements. Critical accounting policies are those that are both most important to the portrayal of our results of operations and financial condition and require management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgment, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods.  Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting the estimate may differ significantly from management’s current judgments.  We believe the following critical accounting policies involve the most significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of the financial statements.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for routine repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis over each asset’s estimated useful life down to the estimated residual value of each asset. Estimated useful lives are as follows:

Land use rights
     
52-55 years
Buildings
     
20 years
Motor vehicles
 
5 years
Plant and machinery
 
10 years
Other equipment
 
5 years

We review and evaluate property, plant and equipment for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis are less than the carrying amount of the assets. An impairment loss is measured and recorded based on discounted estimated future cash flows. Our estimates of future cash flows are based on numerous assumptions, and it is possible that actual future cash flows will be significantly different than the estimates which are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.  Management believes that there is no impairment to property, plant and equipment as of March 31, 2011.
 
Revenue recognition

We generate our revenues from the sale of native potato starch products.  Revenues from product sales are recognized only when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred and the customers' acceptance has been received; the price to the customer is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured.  Generally, these criteria are met upon shipment of products and transfer of title to customers.

 
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Inventories

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventory is valued using the weighted average method, which approximates actual cost. Capitalized costs include materials, labor and manufacturing overhead related to the purchase and production of inventories.  Excess and obsolete inventory reserves are established based upon our evaluation of the quantity of inventory on hand relative to demand.  The total reserve for obsolete inventory was zero as of March 31, 2011.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided based on an evaluation of the collectability of accounts receivable, and other receivables. An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided, when considered necessary, primarily consisting of an analysis based on current information available about the customer or borrower. Receivable losses are charged against the allowance when our management believes the uncollectability of the receivable is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Total allowance for doubtful accounts was zero as of March 31, 2011.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE
 
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” This guidance is related to implementation of fair value measurement disclosures. This guidance updates ASC topic 820 and specifically addresses: 1) transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy; 2) level of disaggregation of derivative contracts for fair value measurement disclosures; and 3) disclosures about fair value measurement inputs and valuation techniques. This guidance became effective for the Company on January 1, 2011, and did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
 
Results of Operations
 
Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.
 
Sales
 
Our sales increased by 51.4% from $17.0 million for the first quarter of 2010 to $25.7 million for the first quarter of 2011 as a result of the increase in our average selling prices by 56.3% in the first quarter of 2011 compared to that of 2010.
 
 Cost of sales
 
Our cost of sales increased by 83.2% from $9.6 million for the first quarter of 2010 to $17.6 million for the first quarter of 2011, primarily due to corresponding increases in the average purchase price of potatoes.
 
 Gross profit and gross profit margin
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
   
(Dollars in thousands except units and per
unit data)
 
Revenue
  $ 16,973     $ 25,689  
Gross profit
  $ 7,345     $ 8,049  
Unit sales (metric tons)
    22,740       22,020  
Gross profit per unit
  $ 323.0     $ 365.5  
Gross profit as a percent of revenue
    43.3 %     31.3 %

The price of agricultural products has increased significantly since third quarter of 2010 and became relatively stable during the first quarter of 2011.  The average purchase price of potatoes increased by 94.0% from $61 (RMB 399) per metric ton for the three months ended March 31, 2010 to $118 (RMB 774) per metric ton for the three months ended March 31, 2011.  The increase in the average purchase price of potatoes in the third quarter of 2010 resulted in an increase in the ratio of our cost of sales as a percentage to our sales in 2011.

 
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Though our gross profit margin decreased from 43.3% in 2010 to 31.3% in 2011, we have successfully passed through the increase in the purchase price of potatoes to our customers and improved our gross profit per unit by 13.2% from $323.0 per metric ton in 2010 to $365.5 per metric ton in 2011.  Our customers are well informed regarding potato prices and the fact that potatoes are our major cost of sales.  Since our sales people are able to explain the price changes, we did not experience difficulty in gaining full customer acceptance on our price adjustments.  We did not lose any anticipated orders and were able to maintain our overall gross profit levels.

 
We believe that we have the ability to transfer incremental cost to our customers by making timely adjustments to our selling price.  As a result, our total gross profit still increased by 9.6% from $7.3 million in 2010 to $8.0 million in 2011.

 
Operating expenses
 
Operating expenses increased by 14.6% from $0.8 million for the first quarter of 2010 to $0.9 million for the first quarter of 2011. The increase was due to professional services and additional costs of being a publicly reporting company that we incurred during the first quarter of 2011.  We were not a publicly reporting company in the first quarter of 2010.
 
Income tax expense
 
The PRC subsidiaries have been entitled to full exemption on enterprise income tax in the PRC since January 1, 2008.  The income tax expense recorded during the first quarter of 2010 was provided for the dividend withholding tax of 10% on dividends declared by the PRC subsidiaries to their parent company incorporated in Hong Kong.

Our Board of Directors and management decided to reserve all profits earned after October 1, 2010 for our business expansion in the future and therefore no provision for dividend withholding tax has been provided for since October 1, 2010.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
We have historically financed operations primarily through internally generated cash, loans borrowed from banks and advances from shareholders. Going forward, we believe our sources of liquidity will be satisfied by using a combination of cash provided by our operating activities and proceeds from future offerings.
  
The following table sets out a summary of our cash flow during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011:
 
  
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  
 
2010
   
2011
 
  
           
  
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
11,889
   
$
15,771
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
-
     
(3,317)
 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
   
(21,921)
     
2,063
 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
(10,032)
     
14,517
 
Effect of foreign exchange rate on changes in cash and cash equivalents
   
(172)
     
293
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
   
22,131
     
27,374
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
 
$
11,927
   
$
42,184
 

 
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Cash flow from operating activities
 
We derive our cash flow from operating activities principally from receipt of payments for sales of our products.  Our cash outflow from operating activities is principally from purchases of raw materials.
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we had net cash generated from operating activities of $15.8 million, which was primarily contributed by net income before working capital changes of $7.2 million and a decrease, representing customer repayments, in trade accounts receivable of $9.0 million.  The decrease in trade accounts receivable was primarily due to seasonality of sales which peak in the fourth quarter of the year.
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2010, we had net cash generated from operating activities of $11.9 million, which was primarily contributed by net income before working capital changes of $6.2 million and a decrease, representing customer repayments, in trade accounts receivable of $6.0 million.  The decrease in trade accounts receivable was primarily due to seasonality of sales which peak in the fourth quarter of the year.
 
Cash flow from investing activities
 
Our cash outflow from investing activities is principally for purchases of and deposits made for property, plant and equipment during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011.
 
Cash flow from financing activities
 
We derive our cash inflow from financing activities principally from bank borrowings and advances from shareholders.  Our cash outflow from financing activities relates primarily to repayment of bank borrowings, advances to shareholders and the payment of dividends.
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we had net cash provided by financing activities of $2.1 million, which was due to advances received from shareholders of $1.3 million and proceeds from short term debt of $0.8 million.
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2010, we had net cash used in financing activities of $21.9 million, which was primarily due to the cash outflow used to pay dividends of $22.8 million.
 
NET CURRENT ASSETS
 
The following table sets out our current assets and current liabilities as at the dates indicated:
 
  
 
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
  
 
2010
   
2011
 
Current assets:
           
Cash
 
$
27,374
   
$
42,184
 
Trade accounts receivable
   
22,165
     
13,327
 
Inventories
   
1,596
     
2,323
 
Prepayments and other receivables
   
1,296
     
358
 
    $
52,431
    $
58,192
 
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Trade accounts payable
   
240
     
394
 
Accruals and other payables
   
3,530
     
2,535
 
Income taxes payable
   
2,949
     
2,947
 
Short term borrowings
   
2,655
     
3,440
 
Convertible note
   
25
     
25
 
Derivative instruments
   
55
     
116
 
Due to shareholders
   
2,870
     
4,170
 
     
12,324
     
13,627
 
Net current assets
 
$
40,107
   
$
44,565
 

 
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We had net current assets of $44.6 million as of March 31, 2011.  The improvement in net current assets as of March 31, 2011 from December 31, 2010 of $4.5 million was primarily due to increase in cash as a result of the cash inflow from operating activities.
 
Trade accounts receivable
 
Our trade accounts receivable represent receivables from customers for sales of products. We had trade accounts receivable of $22.2 million and $13.3 million as of December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011, respectively.  The decrease in trade receivables as of March 31, 2011 was due primarily to seasonality of sales.

The table below sets out our trade accounts receivable turnover days for the period indicated:
 
  
 
Year Ended
   
Three Months Ended
 
  
 
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
  
 
2010
   
2011
 
             
Trade accounts receivable turnover days (note)
   
80
     
62
 
 
 
Note:
Trade accounts receivable turnover days is equal to the average trade accounts receivable divided by sales and multiplied by 365 days (90 days for the March 31, 2011 period). Average trade accounts receivable are equal to trade accounts receivable at the beginning of the year plus trade accounts receivable at the end of the year and divided by two.
 
The reduction in trade accounts receivable turnover days in 2011 to 62 days was as a result of low trade accounts receivable being outstanding as of March 31, 2011 due to seasonality of sales.
 
Inventories
 
Our inventories increased to $2.3 million as of March 31, 2011 from $1.6 million as of December 31, 2010.  The increase was due to increase in purchase prices for potatoes as of March 31, 2011 compared with that of December 31, 2010.
 
The following table sets out the summary of balance of our inventories as of the dates indicated:
 
  
 
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
  
 
2010
   
2011
 
             
Raw materials
 
$
454
   
$
948
 
Finished goods
   
1,142
     
1,375
 
   
$
1,596
   
$
2,323
 
 
The following table sets out the inventory turnover days as of the dates indicated:
 
  
 
Year Ended 
December 31,
   
Three Months Ended
 March 31
 
  
 
2010
   
2011
 
             
Inventory turnover days
   
9
     
10
 
 
 
Note:
The calculation of inventory turnover days is based on the average inventory balances divided by cost of goods sold and multiplied by 365 days for the year (90 days for the March 31, 2011 period).  Average inventory balances are equal to inventory balance at the beginning of the year plus inventory balances at the end of the year and divided by two.

 
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The inventory turnover days remained stable for December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011.

Trade accounts payable
 
Our trade accounts payable primarily represented the amount we owed to our suppliers for the purchase of raw materials, mainly potatoes, packaging materials and coal.
 
Due to shareholders
 
The balances of amount due to shareholders of $2.9 million and $4.2 million as of December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011 are unsecured, interest free and have no fixed terms of repayment.
 
Property, plant and equipment
 
Net plant and machinery and other office equipment, amounted to $7.7 million and $7.5 million as of December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011, respectively.  We had no significant additions to property, plant and equipment during the periods presented.  Deposits of $3.3 million were made to purchase additional property, plant and equipment during the three months ended March 31, 2011.
 
Capital Expenditures
 
The following table sets out the historical capital expenditures during the period indicated:
 
  
 
Year Ended 
December 31,
   
Three Months
Ended 
March 31,
 
  
 
2010
   
2011
 
             
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment
  $ 153     $ 30  
 
The following table sets out our projected capital expenditures for the three years ending December 31, 2013:
 
  
 
December 31,
 
  
 
2011
   
2012
   
2013
 
  
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Land use rights
 
$
13,761
   
$
35,627
   
$
-
 
Buildings
   
9,940
     
5,852
     
12,895
 
Plant and machinery
   
7,951
     
20,234
     
10,805
 
   
$
31,652
   
$
61,713
   
$
23,700
 
 
We expect that the capital expenditures for the three years ending December 2013 will be primarily used for land use rights, buildings, and plant and machinery to establish new production lines for native potato starch, modified potato starch and whole potato starch.
 
We expect to finance our projected capital expenditures mainly by the net proceeds from any future equity offerings after the and cash generated from operating activities.

 
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COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCIES
 
(a)
Capital commitments
 
In August 2010, the Company entered into agreements with the People’s Government of the Zhaoyang District, Yunnan Province to purchase property, plant and equipment totaling approximately $19 million related to the construction of production facilities. As of March 31, 2011, the Company has purchased $0.2 million of property, plant and equipment under these agreements and has made $3.3 million of deposits under these agreements. Therefore, as of March 31, 2011 the commitment has been reduced to $15.5 million.

(b)
Lease commitments
Operating lease commitments include commitments under non-cancellable lease agreements for our office premises, as well as a land lease. The leases expire from July 2011 through October 2042. The yearly future minimum rental payments required as of March 31, 2011 were as follows:
   
(Dollars in
thousands)
 
2011 (nine months)
 
$
214
 
2012
   
81
 
2013
   
46
 
2014
   
23
 
2015
   
23
 
Thereafter
   
606
 
   
$
993
 

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not Applicable.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness, as of March 31, 2011, of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.  [Removed and Reserved]

Item 5.  Other Information

None.

Item 6.  Exhibits.

(b)   Exhibits

Exhibit No.
 
Description
31.1
*
Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2
*
Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.1
*
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

*
Filed herewith.

 
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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.

 
KAIBO FOODS COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
Date: May 13, 2011
By:  
/s/ Joanny Kwok
 
Joanny Kwok, Chief Executive Officer and President
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: May 13, 2011
By:  
/s/ Ken Tsang
 
Ken Tsang, Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
 
Description
31.1
*
Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
*
Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
*
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
*
Filed herewith.

 
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