Attached files
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2011
SMSA Treemont Acquisition Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 000-54096 | 27-2969090 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Ruixing Industry Park Room 206, Building #6, Unit #3 #17 Pengjizhen Guodao, Dongping County Shandong Province, 271509 Peoples Republic of China |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: 86-538-241-8001
174 FM 1830, Argyle, TX 76226
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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:
o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) | |
o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) | |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) | |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains forward-looking statements, which reflect our views with respect to future
events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such
statements. These forward-looking statements are identified by, among other things, the words
anticipates, believes, estimates, expects, plans, projects, targets and similar
expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,
which speak only as of the date the statement was made. We undertake no obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ from those projected include
the risk factors specified below.
USE OF DEFINED TERMS AND TREATMENT OF STOCK
Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this report to:
| SMSA, the Company, we, us, or our, refers to the combined business of SMSA
Treemont Acquisition Corp., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Xiangrui Pharmaceutical
International Limited, and Shandong Xiangrui Pharmacy Co., Ltd.; |
| SMSA refers to SMSA Treemont Acquisition Corp.; |
| Xiangrui refers to Xiangrui Pharmaceutical International Limited, a BVI company and
our direct, wholly owned subsidiary, and/or its direct and indirect subsidiaries, as the
case may be; |
| WFOE refers to Taian Yisheng Management & Consulting Co., Ltd., a PRC corporation and
our direct, wholly owned subsidiary, and/or its direct and indirect subsidiaries, as the
case may be; |
| Shandong Xiangrui refers to Shandong Xiangrui Pharmacy Co., Ltd., a PRC corporation; |
| China, Chinese and PRC, refer to the Peoples Republic of China; |
| BVI refers to the British Virgin Islands; |
| RMB refers to Renminbi, the legal currency of China; |
| U.S. dollar, $ and US$ refer to the legal currency of the United States; |
| Securities Act refers to the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended; and |
| Exchange Act refers to the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
ITEM 1.01 | ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT |
On May 13,
2011, we entered into a share exchange agreement (the Share Exchange Agreement) with
Xiangrui, and Mr. Chongxin Xu, the sole shareholder of Xiangrui. Pursuant to the Share Exchange
Agreement, on May 13, 2011, Mr. Xu transferred to us all of the shares of the capital stock of
Xiangrui in exchange for 12,363,885 newly issued shares of our common stock, which constituted 93%
of our issued and outstanding capital stock on a fully-diluted basis as of and immediately after
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement.
The foregoing description of the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement is qualified in its entirety
by reference to the provisions of the document filed as Exhibit 2.1 to this report, which is
incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 2.01 | COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS |
On May 13, 2011, we completed an acquisition of Xiangrui pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement.
The acquisition was accounted for as a recapitalization effected by a share exchange. Xiangrui is
considered the acquirer for accounting and financial reporting purposes. The assets and liabilities
of the acquired entity have been brought forward at their book value and no goodwill has been
recognized.
FORM 10 DISCLOSURE
As disclosed elsewhere in this report, on May 13, 2011, we acquired Xiangrui in a reverse
acquisition transaction. Item 2.01(f) of Form 8-K states that if the registrant was a shell company
like we were immediately before the reverse acquisition transaction disclosed under Item 2.01, 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, we are providing below the information that would be included in a Form 10 if we were
to file a Form 10. Please note that the information provided below relates to the combined
enterprises after the acquisition of Xiangrui, except that information relating to periods prior to
May 13, 2011, the date of the reverse acquisition, only relate to Xiangrui unless otherwise
specifically indicated.
BUSINESS
Our Corporate Structure
We are a Nevada holding company for several direct and indirect subsidiaries in the BVI and China.
We own all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Xiangrui, a BVI corporation. Xiangrui is
a holding company that owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of WFOE, a PRC corporation, which
has contractual arrangements with Shandong Xiangrui and its shareholders that enable us to
substantially control Shandong Xiangrui.
The following chart reflects our organizational structure as of the date of this report.
Our Corporate History
We were originally incorporated in the State of Nevada on May 3, 2010 to effect the reincorporation
of Treemont Management Services, Inc., a Texas corporation, mandated by the plan of reorganization
discussed below.
On January 17, 2007 Treemont Management Services, Inc. and its affiliated companies (collectively
"SMS Companies ), filed a petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code. On August 1, 2007, the bankruptcy court confirmed the First Amended, Modified
Chapter 11 Plan (the Plan ), as presented by SMS Companies and their creditors. The effective
date of the Plan was August 10, 2007.
On May 13, 2011, we entered into the Share Exchange Agreement with Xiangrui and its sole
shareholder, Mr. Xu. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement we issued 12,363,885 newly created
shares to Mr. Xu, and became the sole shareholder of Xiangrui. The shares we issued to Mr. Xu
constitutes 93% of our issued and outstanding capital stock on a fully-diluted basis as of and
immediately after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange
Agreement.
Upon the closing of share exchange transaction, Mr. Timothy P. Halter, our sole director and
officer, submitted a resignation letter pursuant to which he resigned from all offices that he held
effective immediately and from his position as our director that will become effective on the tenth
day following the mailing by us of an information statement, or the Information Statement, to our
stockholders that complies with the requirements of Section 14f-1 of the Exchange Act, which will
be mailed out on or about May 18, 2011. Dianshun Zhang and Guangyin Meng were appointed as our
directors effective upon the closing of the reverse acquisition. In addition, our executive
officers were replaced by the Shandong Xiangrui executive officers upon the closing of the reverse
acquisition as indicated in more detail below.
For accounting purposes, the share exchange transaction was treated as a reverse acquisition with
Xiangrui as the acquirer and SMSA as the acquired party. When we refer in this report to business
and financial information for periods prior to the consummation of the reverse acquisition, we are
referring to the business and financial information of Shandong
Xiangrui on a single entity basis unless the
context suggests otherwise.
Background and History of Xiangrui
Xiangrui was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on November 29, 2010. Xiangrui is a holding
company that has no operations or assets other than its ownership of all of the capital stock of
the WFOE. The WFOE was incorporated in China on May 6, 2011, as a wholly foreign owned enterprise
in China, and has a series of contractual arrangements with Shandong Xiangrui and its shareholders
which enable us to substantially control Shandong Xiangrui, through which we conduct our operations
in China.
VIE Arrangements
PRC laws and regulations restrict foreign ownership of domestic companies within the corn refinery
industry due to national security reasons. To comply with these foreign ownership restrictions,
SMSA conducts its operations in China through variable interest entities. Xiangrui owns 100% of
the issued and outstanding capital stock of the WFOE. On May 9, 2011, the WFOE entered into a
series of variable interest entity contractual agreements (the VIE Agreements) with Shandong
Xiangrui and the shareholders of Shandong Xiangrui namely Mr. Wang Xuchin, Mr. Huang Lingfa, Mr.
Qiao Binglong and Mr. Wang Guo (collectively referred to as the Shandong Xiangrui Shareholders)
who are all PRC citizens. Pursuant to the VIE Agreements, we control Shandong Xiangrui. The VIE
Agreements are comprised of a series of agreements, including an Exclusive Technical and Consulting
Service Agreement, Management Fee Payment Agreement, Equity Interest Pledge Agreement, Exclusive
Equity Interest Purchase Agreement, Operating Agreement and Proxy Agreement, through which the WFOE
has the right to advise, consult, manage and operate Shandong Xiangrui for an annual consulting
services fee in the amount of Shandong Xiangruis yearly net income before tax. In order to further
reinforce the WFOEs rights to control and operate Shandong Xiangrui, the Shandong Xiangrui
Shareholders have entrusted their shareholders rights in Shandong Xiangrui to a person designated
by the WFOE. The terms of the VIE Agreements are more fully described below:
3
Exclusive Technical and Consulting Service Agreement. The WFOE and Shandong Xiangrui have entered
into a Exclusive Technical and Consulting Service Agreement which provides that the WFOE will be
the exclusive provider of technical and consulting services to Shandong Xiangrui.
See Risk Factors Risks Associated With Doing Business in China.
Management Fee Payment Agreement. The WFOE, Shandong Xiangrui and the Shandong Xiangrui
Shareholders have entered into a Management Fee Payment Agreement, pursuant to which the Shandong
Xiangrui Shareholders have agreed to pay the WFOE a management fee in an amount equal to the
Transfer Fee (as defined below) that the Shandong Xiangrui Shareholders will receive from the WFOE
pursuant to the Exclusive Equity Interest Purchase Agreement. Such payment would be in
consideration of the services performed by the WFOE under the VIE Agreements.
Exclusive Equity Interest Purchase Agreement. The WFOE, Shandong Xiangrui and the Shandong Xiangrui
Shareholders have entered into an Exclusive Equity Interest Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which
the Shandong Xiangrui Shareholders irrevocably grant the WFOE the exclusive right pursuant to PRC
laws to purchase or designate one or more persons to purchase all or any portion of the equity
interest in Shandong Xiangrui from the Shandong Xiangrui Shareholders. The Transfer Fee payable
by the WFOE shall not be significantly lower than the value of the net assets of Shandong Xiangrui,
as determined by an appraiser.
Equity Interest Pledge Agreement. The WFOE and the Shandong Xiangrui Shareholders have entered into
an Equity Interest Pledge Agreement, pursuant to which the Shandong Xiangrui Shareholders pledge
all of their equity interest in Shandong Xiangrui as security for the WFOEs collection of the
consulting services fee from Shandong Xiangrui under the Exclusive Technical and Consulting Service
Agreement.
Operating Agreement. Pursuant to the Operating Agreement among the WFOE, Shandong Xiangrui and the
Shandong Xiangrui Shareholders, the WFOE agrees to serve as the guarantor for Shandong Xiangrui in
all contracts, agreements or transactions between Shandong Xiangrui and third parties that relate
to Shandong Xiangruis operation. Shandong Xiangrui in turn agrees to pledge all account
receivables arising out of its operation, equipments and other operating assets to the WFOE.
Proxy Agreement. The WFOE, Shandong Xiangrui and the Shandong Xiangrui Shareholders have entered
into a Proxy Agreement, pursuant to which the Shandong Xiangrui Shareholders agree to irrevocably
entrust the person designated by the WFOE with their shareholder rights in Shandong Xiangrui.
As a result of the VIE Agreements described above, we have consolidated Shandong Xiangruis
historical financial results in our financial statements as a variable interest entity pursuant to
U.S. GAAP following the date of the VIE Agreements and combined such results prior to the date of
the VIE Agreements.
Our Business
Principal Products and Distribution
We are a producer of pharmaceutical- and food-grade refined corn products for the domestic China
market and are headquartered in Shandong Province in China. We purchase raw corn from corn growers
located near us in Shandong Province, and refine the corn at our plant into corn starch and
glucose. Corn starch and glucose are our principal products, and
contributed 78.4% and 21.2%,
respectively, of our total revenue in calendar year 2010.
Our customers also are located primarily in Shandong Province. We sell products constituting
approximately 90% of our revenues through our direct sales force, with the remaining 10% sold to
distributors. Our principal customers purchase corn starch and glucose products for use in food and
beverages as well as pharmaceuticals, which together constituted approximately 66.5% of our 2010
revenue. Our other corn-refined products are principally sold to the animal feed industry, which
accounted for approximately 17.9% of our 2010 revenue. Sales of our products to the industrial
manufacturing sector accounted for approximately 9.0% of our 2010 revenue.
4
Competitive Strengths
We are a corn processor located in Shandong province. Corn is one of the highly cultivated crops
globally, and in China, corn is the second largest crop. There are more than 1,000 types of
corn-based products in the world which are widely used in food, beverage, animal feed, and
industrial production. The corn refinery industry has witnessed rapid growth recently, with total
sales of Chinas corn refinery industry having grown at a compound annual growth rate of 35.7%
during the period from 2005 to 2010, according to China Statistical Year Book 2006-2011. According
to the industry report issued by S&P Consulting Limited, the total sales of Chinas corn refinery
industry is projected to reach $138.3 billion in 2015 from $62.5 billion in 2011, representing a
compound annual growth rate of 22.0%. We believe that the following strengths enable us to compete
effectively in and to capitalize on this growing corn refinery industry in China:
| Strategic location. Our factory is strategically located in Shandong province. Shandong
province became Chinas largest corn producer in 2010 and accounted for 11.7% of Chinas
total corn output. We believe this strategic location allows us better access to corn
suppliers at a lower transportation cost than other corn refinery factories located outside
Shandong province. |
| Large scale. In 2010, we had an annual production capacity of 80,000 tons and is a large
scale corn refinery factory. The National Development and Reform Commission of China
(NDRC), which formulates and implements strategies of national economic and social
development, has issued policies to ensure the healthy development of Chinas corn refinery
industry in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way. The NDRC has commanded
small-scale refinery factories without waste water treatment systems to cease operation and
halted approval of new small-scale refinery projects. These policies establish a higher
entry barrier for Chinas refinery industry and enables large scale refinery factories,
like us, to better compete in the industry. We have complied with the mandated
environmental requirements, have large production capacity and are equipped with
sophisticated waste water treatment facilities. In addition, local Chinese governments open
up corn reserves to large scale refinery factories and provide subsidies to leading
refinery factories. |
| Business to business sales model. We use a business to business sales model and sell
more than 90% of our products to end users of our products directly. We believe this sales
model enables us to better manage our supply chain and reduce distribution costs. Selling
directly to end users also better equips us to gather information on consumption of our
products and make more effective production decisions. Moreover, it encourages us and our
end users to establish a long-term business relationship which may provide stability in our
sales. |
| GMP Certification. As required by the State Foods and Drugs Administration of China
(SFDA), only good manufacturing practice (GMP) certified factories can produce
pharmaceutical grade crystalline glucose in China, and we have one of the few GMP certified
crystalline glucose production lines in China. |
| Quality Standards. The manufacture of certain corn-based products require certain
approvals, licenses and certifications issued by relevant governmental authorities, and
securing such approvals, licenses and certifications can be an entry barrier for new
businesses. We have secured relevant approvals, licenses and certifications for our
products: for the manufacture and sale of corn starch and related products, we hold a Food
Sanitary License issued by Dongping County Sanitation Administration and a National
Industrial Product Manufacture License issued by Quality and Technology Supervision Bureau
of Shandong province; for the glucose we produce for medical use, we hold a Drug
Manufacturing License issued by Shandong Food and Drug Administration, and a Certificate of
Good Manufacturing Practices for Pharmaceutical Products of the PRC issued by Shandong Food
and Drug Administration; for the corn gluten meal we produce for use as additive to single
fodder, we hold a Certificate of Fodder Manufacturer Investigation issued by Shandong
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Bureau; and for procurement of the raw materials, we hold a
License for Grain Procurement issued by Dongping County Administration of Grain. |
| Experienced Management Team. Our senior management team has extensive experience in this
industry, and a majority of our senior management team members have been with us since the
formation of Shandong Xiangrui. Mr. Guangyin Meng, our chairman, has nearly twenty years
of experience in the corn
refinery industry, Mr. Dianshun Zhang, our director, has over twenty years of experience in
managing corn refinery factories and Mr. Guo Wang, our CEO, has nearly ten years in the corn
refinery industry. |
5
Raw Materials
Our principal raw material is corn kernels, which we procure principally from individual farmers
close to our plant in Dongping County, Shandong Province and nearby counties in Shandong Province.
In general, we do not enter into long-term supply contracts for our corn kernel purchases, in order
to provide us with flexibility in purchasing corn kernels at competitive prices. We anticipate that
we will be able to obtain sufficient supply of corn kernels, because (a) our plant is strategically
located in Dongping County, Shandong Province, which is the top corn growing province in China; (b)
there are few corn processing companies within a radius of 50 km; (c) In the second quarter of 2011
we entered into corn kernel supply agreements with four enterprises, namely Taian Branch of China
Grain Reserves Corporation, Jinan Jinliang Grains Storage Co., Ltd., Shanghai Yihai Commerce &
Trade Co., Ltd., and Zhongjiao Grain and Oil Storage Center, Qingdao Tariff-free Area. Pursuant to
such agreements, the corn kernels purchased from such enterprises account for approximately 60% of
those consumed by our Company. Under these supply agreements, a stable supply of corn kernels at
market prices can be guaranteed to us during the low season of corn supply during the next low
season starting in July to September.
Major Customers
Our sales are based on purchase orders with our customers. Sales to our top ten customers
represented 30.8% and 22% of our total revenues in 2010 and 2009 respectively. Sales to Shandong
Sanxing Corn Technology, our biggest customer in terms of sales, accounted for 5.9% of our total
revenues in 2010. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of our revenues in 2010 and 2009.
The following tables set forth our top ten customers in 2010 and 2009.
2010 top ten customers
Volume | Sales | |||||||||||
Client | Product | (tonnes) | Contribution | |||||||||
Shangdong Sanxing Corn
Technology |
Corn Starch | 5200 | 5.9 | % | ||||||||
Hunan Hongyingxiang Biology |
Corn Starch | 4680 | 4.6 | % | ||||||||
Qupu Pharmacy |
Corn Starch | 4300 | 4.3 | % | ||||||||
Linyi Lihua Paper |
Corn Starch | 1630 | 1.6 | % | ||||||||
Yishui Hengye Commerce |
Corn Starch | 2250 | 3.3 | % | ||||||||
Yanzhou Minhe Forage |
Corn Starch | 1980 | 2.9 | % | ||||||||
Dongying Xiaguang Chemical
Engineering |
Corn Starch | 2500 | 2.5 | % | ||||||||
Shandong Hualu Pharmacy |
Glucose | 1600 | 2.1 | % | ||||||||
Jinhu Xinyuan Starch Adhesive |
Corn Starch | 1970 | 1.9 | % | ||||||||
Shandong Quanrun Paper |
Corn Starch | 1760 | 1.7 | % | ||||||||
Total |
30.8 | % | ||||||||||
6
2009 top ten customers
Volume | Sales | |||||||||||
Client | Product | (tonnes) | Contribution | |||||||||
Qupu Pharmacy |
Corn Starch | 2950 | 5.3 | % | ||||||||
Baolingbao Biology |
Corn Starch | 2450 | 4.4 | % | ||||||||
Guizhou Kelun Pharmacy |
Glucose | 481 | 1.2 | % | ||||||||
Shandong Lukang Pharmacy |
Glucose | 670 | 1.8 | % | ||||||||
Jinhu Xinyuan Starch Adhesive |
Corn Starch | 980 | 1.7 | % | ||||||||
Wuxi Saide Biological
Engineering |
Corn Starch | 675 | 1.2 | % | ||||||||
Shandong Qifa Pharmacy |
Corn Starch | 940 | 1.7 | % | ||||||||
Hunan Hongyingxiang Biology |
Corn Starch | 880 | 1.6 | % | ||||||||
Shandong Hualu Pharmacy |
Glucose | 600 | 1.6 | % | ||||||||
Anhui Huanqiu Pharmacy |
Glucose | 556 | 1.4 | % | ||||||||
Total |
22 | % | ||||||||||
Patents, trademarks, licenses, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements
We have
developed technology and know-how in our manufacturing activities but
have not patented our technology and know-how. We currently hold a
patent license from Ruixing Group Co., Ltd. to use its patent for
Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket. We currently hold no francise,
concession, or royalty agreements with third parties.
We sell our corn starch and other corn based products under the
trademark Ruixing Pinghu that has been licensed to us by Ruixing Group
Co., Ltd., and we
sell our pharmaceutical grade crystalline glucose products under the trademark Xiangxing.
Government Approval
We are subject to the government approvals described in the preceding section entitled Our
Business Competitive Strengths Quality Standards.
Government Regulation
Because our operating subsidiaries are located in the PRC, we are regulated by the national and
local laws of the PRC.
We are subject to the environmental regulations described in the preceding section entitled Our
Business Environmental Compliance.
There is no private ownership of land in China. Upon payment of a land grant fee, land use rights
can be obtained from the government for a period up to 50 years in the case of industrial land and
are typically renewable. We have received the necessary land use rights certificate for two plots
of industrial land. See Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations Description of Property Land Use Rights.
We are also subject to Chinas foreign currency regulations. The PRC government has controlled
Renminbi reserves primarily through direct regulation of the conversion of Renminbi into other
foreign currencies. Although foreign currencies, which are required for current account
transactions, can be bought freely at authorized PRC banks, the proper procedural requirements
prescribed by PRC law must be met. At the same time, PRC companies are also required to sell their
foreign exchange earnings to authorized PRC banks, and the purchase of foreign currencies for
capital account transactions still requires prior approval of the PRC government.
Under current PRC laws and regulations, Foreign Invested Entities, or FIEs, may pay dividends only
out of their accumulated after-tax profits, if any, determined in accordance with PRC accounting
standards and regulations. In addition, FIEs in China are required to set aside at least 10.0% of
their after-tax profit based on PRC accounting standards each year to their general reserves until
the cumulative amount of such reserves reaches 50.0% of their registered capital. These reserves
are not distributable as cash dividends. The board of directors of an FIE has the discretion to
allocate a portion of the FIEs after-tax profits to staff welfare and bonus funds, which may not
be distributed to equity owners except in the event of liquidation.
7
Certain government permits or certificates are required for certain of our products. Please see
Our Business Government Approval.
Environmental Compliance
Our manufacturing facilities are subject to sewage discharge regulations. We also are subject to
periodic inspections by local environmental protection authorities. Our operating subsidiaries have
received certifications from the relevant PRC government agencies indicating that their business
operations are in material compliance with the relevant PRC environmental laws and regulations.
Shandong Xiangrui currently holds a Sewage Discharge Permit issued on January 5, 2011 by Dongping
County Environmental Protection Bureau, which is valid until December 2012. We are not currently
subject to any pending actions alleging any violations of applicable PRC environmental laws.
We are subject to approvals by the NDRC described in the preceding section entitled Our Business
Competitive Strengths Large Scale. We have complied with these environmental mandates and we
have used sophisticated waste water treatment facilities, which not only recycle waste water to
meet the chemical oxygen demand standard as required by the Chinese government, but also recover
proteins and other by-products in the corn milling process to increase the production yield.
Employees
As of December 31, 2010, we had a total of 214 employees, all of whom are full-time employees.
The following table sets forth the number of employees by function:
HR & Admin. |
6 | |||
Sales |
23 | |||
Production |
159 | |||
R & D |
6 | |||
Sourcing |
4 | |||
Quality Control |
12 | |||
Finance |
4 | |||
Total |
214 | |||
As required by applicable PRC laws, we have entered into employment contracts with our officers,
managers and employees, all of whom are full time staff. We believe that we maintain a satisfactory
working relationship with our employees, and we have not experienced any significant disputes or
any difficulty in recruiting staff for our operations.
Our employees in China participate in a state pension scheme organized by PRC municipal and
provincial governments. We are currently required to contribute to the scheme at the rate of 29% of
the average monthly salary.
In addition, we are required by PRC law to cover employees in China with various types of social
insurance, and we believe that we are in material compliance with the relevant PRC laws.
RISK FACTORS
An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the
risks described below, together with all of the other information included in this report, before
making an investment decision. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business,
financial condition or results of operations could suffer. In that case, the trading price of our
common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
8
Risks Related to Our Business
We face stiff competition, some of which may be from companies which may be better capitalized and
more experienced than us.
We operate in a highly competitive environment. Many of our products compete with virtually
identical or similar products manufactured by other domestic and global manufacturers, several of
which have more financial resources than we do. While we expect to continue to invest in product
development and productivity improvements to compete effectively in our markets, we cannot assure
you that we can successfully remain competitive.
We
do not have patents or other intellectual property rights over our
technology and know-how that would prevent third parties from selling
products similar to ours, which may allow competitors to capture market share from us.
As of
December 31, 2010, we hold no patents over our technology and
know-how and thus cannot prevent third parties from selling
products similar to us. In addition, we do not have any confidential or proprietary processes or
procedures that would make it difficult for a competitor to produce products like ours. This lack
of intellectual property protection permits competitors to manufacture and sell products that
compete directly with us, which may allow them to capture market share from us and therefore
adversely affect our results of operations. Moreover, competition in markets in which we compete is
largely based on price, quality and product availability. If our competitors develop a more
efficient product or undertake more aggressive and costly marketing campaigns than us, this could
have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
Our limited operating history may not serve as an adequate basis to judge our future prospects and
results of operations.
Shandong Xiangrui was founded and commenced business in April 2005. Our limited operating history
in the corn refinery industry may not provide a meaningful basis on which to evaluate our business.
Although Shandong Xiangruis revenue has grown since its inception, we cannot assure you that we
will maintain our profitability or that we will not incur net losses in the future. We expect that
our operating expenses will increase as we expand. Any significant failure to realize anticipated
revenue growth could result in significant operating losses. We will continue to encounter risks
and difficulties frequently experienced by companies at a similar stage of development, including
our potential failure to:
| expand our product offerings and maintain the high quality of our products; |
| manage our expanding operations, including the integration of any future acquisitions; |
| obtain sufficient working capital to support expansion and fill customers orders in
time; |
| maintain adequate control of our expenses; |
| implement our product development, marketing, sales, and acquisition strategies and
adapt and modify them as needed; or |
| anticipate and adapt to changing conditions in the corn refinery industry in which we
operate as well as the impact of any changes in government regulations, mergers and
acquisitions involving our competitors, technological developments and other significant
competitive and market dynamics. |
If we are not successful in addressing any of these risks, and other risks as indicated in this
section of Risk Factors, our business may be materially and adversely affected.
We cannot give any assurance that any plans for future expansion will be implemented or that they
will be successful.
There is no guarantee that any expansion plans we may have now or in the future will be implemented
or that they will be successful. These plans are subject to, among other things, their feasibility
to meet the challenges we face,
our ability to arrange for sufficient funding and our ability to hire qualified and capable
employees to carry out these expansion plans.
9
Inadequate funding for our capital expenditures may affect our growth and profitability.
Our total revenues have increased from $17,115,553 for the 2009 fiscal year to $42,053,129 for the
2010 fiscal year. Our continued growth is dependent upon our ability to raise capital from outside
sources and improvement of profitability. Our ability to obtain financing will depend upon a number
of factors, including:
| our financial condition and results of operations; |
| the condition of the PRC economy and the corn refinery industry in the PRC; |
| conditions in relevant financial markets; and |
| relevant PRC laws and regulations. |
If we are unable to obtain financing, as needed, on a timely basis and on acceptable terms to our
investors or lenders, our financial position, competitive position, growth and profitability may be
adversely affected.
We may not be able to effectively control and manage our growth.
When our business and markets grow and develop, it will be necessary for us to finance and manage
expansion in an orderly fashion. We may not have the requisite experience to manage and operate a
larger, more modern cornstarch manufacturing plant and an enhanced glucose production line. In
addition, we may face challenges in managing our expanding product offerings and in integrating
acquired businesses with our own. These events would increase demands on our existing management,
workforce and facilities. Failure to satisfy these increased demands could interrupt or adversely
affect our operations and cause production backlogs, longer product development time frames and
administrative inefficiencies.
Significant fluctuations in raw material prices may have a material adverse effect on us.
We do not have any long-term supply contracts with our raw materials suppliers. Any significant
fluctuation in price of our raw materials could have a material adverse effect on the manufacturing
cost of our products. We are subject to market conditions and although raw materials are generally
available and we have not experienced any raw materials shortage in the past, we cannot assure you
that the necessary materials will continue to be available to us at prices currently in effect or
acceptable to us.
We may have limited options in the short-term for alternative supplies if our suppliers fail for
any reason, including their business failure or financial difficulties, to continue the supply of
raw materials. Moreover, identifying and accessing alternative sources may increase our costs.
Although we are in the corn-producing region in Shandong province, there is no guarantee that we
will not face a shortage of corn kernels because of some natural calamity or other reasons beyond
our control.
We intend to mitigate the risks of a shortage in corn kernels by taking advantage of low season
prices and storing a certain amount of raw materials. We cannot guarantee these measures will be
effective in eliminating or mitigating all risks attendant to the supply of raw materials. In the
event that our cost of materials increase, we may have to raise prices of our products, making us
less competitive in price. Alternatively, we may not be able to pass potential increases in the
cost of materials on to customers through raising prices of our products. This may result in our
profit margin being adversely affected.
Energy price fluctuations could adversely affect our results of operations.
We consume electricity and steam to generate energy. The total energy costs represent approximately
7.5% of our product costs, among which electricity accounts for approximately 2.5% while steam
accounts for approximately 5%. We use energy primarily in our manufacturing process. The market
prices for these commodities may vary
considerably depending on supply and demand, world economies and other factors. As Chinas economy
has grown rapidly, demand for these commodities has increased resulting in higher prices for these
commodities, shortage of supply, or rationing of such commodities. We cannot assure that we will be
able to purchase these commodities at prices that we can adequately pass on to customers to sustain
or increase profitability.
10
Unexpected equipment failures may damage our business due to production curtailments or shutdowns.
We conduct periodic inspection and maintenance of all of our equipment to minimize the impact of
interruption of production and prevent breakdown because our machinery is highly specialized and
cannot be repaired or replaced without significant expense and time delay. On occasion, our
equipment may be out of service as a result of unanticipated failures which may result in material
plant shutdowns or periods of reduced production. Interruptions in production capabilities will
inevitably increase production costs and reduce our sales and earnings. In addition to equipment
failures, our facilities are also subject to the risk of catastrophic loss due to unanticipated
events such as fires, explosions or adverse weather conditions. Furthermore, any interruption in
production capability may require us to make large capital expenditures to remedy the situation,
which could have a negative effect on our profitability and cash flows. In addition, longer-term
business disruption could result in a loss of customers. If this were to occur, our future sales
levels, and therefore our profitability, could be adversely affected.
If our customers and/or the ultimate consumers of our products successfully assert product
liability claims against us due to defects in our products, our operating results may suffer and
our reputation may be harmed.
Since some of our products are used by pharmaceutical companies, we face an inherent risk of
exposure to claims in the event that the failure, use or misuse of our products results, or is
alleged to result, in bodily injury, property damage or economic loss. We believe that we meet or
exceed existing professional specification standards recognized or required in the industries in
which we operate. We have not been subject to claims in the past, but there is no guarantee that we
will not be subject to claims in the future. We currently do not maintain product liability
coverage and such insurance may be difficult to obtain on terms acceptable to us and may not cover
warranty claims.
A successful product liability claim or series of claims against us, including one or more consumer
claims purporting to constitute class actions, or a significant warranty claim or series of claims
against us could materially decrease our liquidity and impair our financial condition.
Our products may become subject to recall in the event of defects or other performance related
issues.
We are at risk for product recall costs which are costs incurred when, either voluntarily or
involuntarily, a product is recalled through a formal campaign to solicit the return of specific
products due to a known or suspected performance defect. Costs typically include the cost of the
product and the cost of the recall borne by our customers and labor to remove and replace the
defective product. Our products have not been the subject of an open recall. If a recall decision
is made, we will need to estimate the cost of the recall and record a charge to earnings in that
period. In making this estimate, judgment is required as to the quantity or volume to be recalled,
the total cost of the recall campaign, the ultimate negotiated sharing of the cost between us and
our distributor or customer. As a result, these estimates are subject to change. Excessive recall
costs or our failure to adequately estimate these costs may negatively affect our operating
results.
Our reliance on certain industries for a significant portion of our sales could have a material
adverse affect on our business.
Approximately 78.4% of our 2010 revenue was from sales of corn starch and 21.2% of our 2010 revenue was
from sales of crystalline glucose to the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries. If our
customers were to substantially decrease their purchases, our business could be materially
adversely affected.
Our inability to contain costs could adversely affect our future profitability and growth.
Our future profitability and growth depend on our ability to contain operating costs and per-unit
product costs and to maintain and/or implement effective cost control programs, while at the same
time maintaining competitive pricing and superior quality products, customer service and support.
Our ability to maintain a competitive cost structure
depends on continued containment of manufacturing, delivery and administrative costs, as well as
the implementation of cost-effective purchasing programs for raw materials, energy and related
manufacturing requirements.
11
If we are unable to contain our operating costs and maintain the productivity and reliability of
our production facilities, our profitability and growth could be adversely affected.
Our profitability may be affected by other factors beyond our control.
Our operating income and ability to increase profitability depend to a large extent upon our
ability to price finished products at a level that will cover manufacturing and raw material costs
and provide an acceptable profit margin. Our ability to maintain appropriate price levels is
determined by a number of factors largely beyond our control, such as aggregate industry supply and
market demand, which may vary from time to time, and the economic conditions of the geographic
regions where we conduct our operations.
Potential environmental liability could have a material adverse effect on our operations and
financial condition.
Although it has not been alleged by PRC government officials that we have violated any current
environmental regulations, we cannot assure you that the PRC government will not amend the current
PRC environmental protection laws and regulations. Our business and operating results may be
materially and adversely affected if we were to be held liable for violating PRC environmental
regulations or if we were to increase expenditures to comply with environmental regulations
affecting our operations.
We have inadequate insurance coverage.
We do not presently maintain product liability insurance which leaves us with exposure to claims
filed against us. We cannot assure you that we would not face liability in the event of the failure
of any of our products.
We do not have other insurance such as business liability or disruption insurance coverage for our
operations in the PRC.
We do not maintain a reserve fund for warranty or defective products claims. Our costs could
substantially increase if we experience a significant number of warranty claims. We have not
established any reserve funds for potential warranty claims since historically we have experienced
few warranty claims for our products so that the costs associated with our warranty claims have
been low. If we experience an increase in warranty claims or if our repair and replacement costs
associated with warranty claims increase significantly, it would have a material adverse effect on
our financial condition and results of operations.
We rely on our senior management team, for the management of our business, and the loss of their
services may significantly harm our business and prospects.
We depend, to a large extent, on the abilities and participation of our current senior management
team, but have a particular reliance upon Mr. Guangyin Meng, Chairman of our Board of Directors,
Mr. Dianshun Zhang, our director and, until recently our CEO, Mr. Guo Wang, our current CEO, Mr.
Qingtai Wang, our CFO and Mr. Shoubing Tang our vice president of sales. for the direction of our
business. The loss of the services of these individuals, for any reason, may have a material
adverse effect on our business and prospects. We cannot assure you that the services of these
individuals will continue to be available to us, or that we will be able to find a suitable
replacement for these individuals. We do not have key man insurance policy on these individuals. If
we are unable to replace these individuals for a prolonged period of time, we may be unable to
carry out our long term business plan and our future prospect for growth, and our business may be
harmed.
12
We may not be able to hire and retain qualified personnel to support our growth and if we are
unable to retain or hire such personnel in the future, our ability to improve our products and
implement our business objectives could be adversely affected.
Our future success depends heavily upon the continuing services of the members of our current
senior management team. If one or more of our senior executives or other key personnel is/are
unable or unwilling to continue in
his/her/their present positions, we may not be able to replace them easily or at all, and our
business may be disrupted and our financial condition and results of operations may be materially
and adversely affected. Competition for senior management and personnel is intense, the pool of
qualified candidates is very limited, and we may not be able to retain the services of our senior
executives or senior personnel, or attract and retain high-quality senior executives or senior
personnel in the future. This failure could materially and adversely affect our future growth and
financial condition.
We may have difficulty establishing adequate management, legal and financial controls in the PRC,
and such difficulties could reduce the value of any investment in our common stock.
The PRC historically has not adopted a Western style of management and financial reporting concepts
and practices, or a modern Western style of banking, computer and other control systems. We may
have difficulty in hiring and retaining a sufficient number of employees qualified in these areas
to work for Shandong Xiangrui in the PRC. As a result of these factors, we have had, and may
continue to have difficulty in establishing management, legal and financial controls, collecting
financial data and preparing financial statements, books of account and corporate records and
instituting business practices relating to our PRC operations that meet Western standards.
Our existing stockholder has substantial influence over our company, and his interests may not be
aligned with the interests of our other stockholders.
Mr. Chongxin Xu is the controlling shareholder of our common stock. As a result, he has significant
influence over our business, including decisions regarding mergers, consolidations and the sale of
all or substantially all of our assets, election of directors and other significant corporate
actions. This concentration of ownership may also have the effect of discouraging, delaying or
preventing a future change of control, which could deprive our stockholders of an opportunity to
receive a premium for their shares as part of a sale of our company and might reduce the price of
our shares.
We will incur significant expenses as a result of continuing to be a public company, which will
negatively impact our financial performance.
We will incur significant legal, accounting, insurance and other expenses as a result of continuing
to be a public company. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as related rules implemented by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, have required changes in corporate governance
practices of public companies. We expect that compliance with these laws, rules and regulations,
including compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as discussed below, will
substantially increase our expenses, including our legal and accounting costs, and make some
activities more time-consuming and costly. We also expect these laws, rules and regulations to make
it more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may be required
to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same
or similar coverage, which may make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified
persons to serve on our board of directors or as officers. As a result of the foregoing, we expect
a substantial increase in legal, accounting, insurance and certain other expenses in the future,
which will negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition.
We may be exposed to potential risks relating to our internal controls over financial reporting and
our ability to have those controls attested to by our independent auditors.
As directed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or SOX 404, the SEC adopted rules
requiring public companies to include a report of management on the companys internal controls
over financial reporting in their annual reports, including Form 10-K. In addition, for companies
that are accredited filers or large accelerated filers the independent registered public
accounting firm auditing a companys financial statements must also attest to and report on the
operating effectiveness of the companys internal controls. Shandong Xiangrui was not subject to
these requirements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010; accordingly, we have not evaluated
our internal control systems in order to allow our management to report on our internal controls as
required by these requirements of SOX 404. Under current law, we will be required to issue a report
on management of the companys internal controls over financial reporting beginning with our annual
report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. If we continue to qualify as a smaller
reporting company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011, as we currently do, we will not be
required to include an attestation from our independent auditors. We can provide no assurance that
we will comply with the requirements imposed thereby. However, in the event that we no longer
qualify as a smaller reporting company, there can be no assurance that we will receive a positive
attestation from our independent auditors. In the event we identify significant deficiencies or
material weaknesses in our internal controls that we cannot remediate in a timely manner or we are
unable to receive a positive attestation from our independent auditors with respect to our internal
controls, where applicable, investors and others may lose confidence in the reliability of our
financial statements.
13
Current economic conditions may adversely impact demand for our products, reduce access to credit
and cause our customers and others with which we do business to suffer financial hardship, all of
which could adversely impact our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash
flows.
Economic conditions may remain challenging for the foreseeable future in China and globally.
General business and economic conditions that could affect us include short-term and long-term
interest rates, unemployment, inflation, fluctuations in debt markets and the strength of the
Chinese economy and the local economies in which we operate. While currently these conditions have
not impaired our ability to access credit markets and finance our operations, there can be no
assurance that there will not be a further deterioration in the financial markets.
There could be a number of other effects from these economic developments on our business,
including reduced consumer demand for products; insolvency of our customers, resulting in increased
provisions for credit losses; decreased customer demand, including order delays or cancellations
and counterparty failures negatively impacting our operations.
In addition, the currently weak worldwide economic conditions and market instability make it
increasingly difficult for us, our customers and our suppliers to accurately forecast future
product demand trends, which could cause us to produce excess products that can increase our
inventory carrying costs. Alternatively, this forecasting difficulty could cause a shortage of
products that could result in an inability to satisfy demand for our products.
Our holding company structure may limit the payment of dividends.
We have no direct business operations, other than our ownership of our subsidiaries. While we have
no current intention of paying dividends, should we decide in the future to do so, as a holding
company, our ability to pay dividends and meet other obligations depends upon the receipt of
dividends or other payments from our operating subsidiaries and other holdings and investments. In
addition, our operating subsidiaries, from time to time, may be subject to restrictions on their
ability to make distributions to us, including as a result of restrictive covenants in loan
agreements, restrictions on the conversion of local currency into U.S. dollars or other hard
currency and other regulatory restrictions as discussed below. If future dividends are paid in RMB,
fluctuations in the exchange rate for the conversion of RMB into U.S. dollars may reduce the amount
received by U.S. stockholders upon conversion of the dividend payment into U.S. dollars.
Chinese regulations currently permit the payment of dividends only out of accumulated profits as
determined in accordance with Chinese accounting standards and regulations. Our subsidiaries and
affiliates in China are also required to set aside a portion of their after tax profits according
to Chinese accounting standards and regulations to fund certain reserve funds. Currently, our
subsidiaries and affiliates in China are the only sources of revenues or investment holdings for
the payment of dividends. If they do not accumulate sufficient profits under Chinese accounting
standards and regulations to first fund certain reserve funds as required by Chinese accounting
standards, we will be unable to pay any dividends.
Risks Related to Doing Business in China
We may be exposed to liabilities under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and any determination
that we violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act could hurt our business.
We are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, or FCPA, and other laws that prohibit improper
payments or offers of payments to foreign governments and their officials and political parties by
U.S. persons and issuers as defined by the statute for the purpose of obtaining or retaining
business. We have operations, agreements with third parties and make sales in China, which may
experience corruption. Our activities in China create the risk of unauthorized payments or offers
of payments by one of the employees, consultants, sales agents or distributors of
our company, even though these parties are not always subject to our control. It is our policy to
implement safeguards to discourage these practices by our employees. However, our existing
safeguards and any future improvements may prove to be less than effective, and the employees,
consultants, sales agents or distributors of our company may engage in conduct for which we might
be held responsible. Violations of the FCPA may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, and
we may be subject to other liabilities, which could negatively affect our business, operating
results and financial condition. In addition, the government may seek to hold our Company liable
for successor liability FCPA violations committed by companies in which we invest or that we
acquire.
14
Changes in Chinas political or economic situation could harm us and our operating results.
Economic reforms adopted by the Chinese government have had a positive effect on the economic
development of the country, but the government could change these economic reforms or any of the
legal systems at any time. This could either benefit or damage our operations and profitability.
Some of the things that could have this effect are:
| Level of government involvement in the economy; |
| Control of foreign exchange; |
| Methods of allocating resources; |
| Balance of payments position; |
| International trade restrictions; and |
| International conflict. |
The Chinese economy differs from the economies of most countries belonging to the Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD, in many ways. For example, state-owned enterprises
still constitute a large portion of the Chinese economy and weak corporate governance and a lack of
flexible currency exchange policy still prevail in China. As a result of these differences, we may
not develop in the same way or at the same rate as might be expected if the Chinese economy was
similar to those of the OECD member countries.
Our business is largely subject to the uncertain legal environment in China and your legal
protection could be limited.
The Chinese legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes. Unlike common law
systems, it is a system in which precedents set in earlier legal cases are not generally used. The
overall effect of legislation enacted over the past 20 years has been to enhance the legal
protections afforded to foreign invested enterprises in China. However, these laws, regulations and
legal requirements are relatively recent and are evolving rapidly, and their interpretation and
enforcement involve uncertainties. These uncertainties could limit the legal protections available
to foreign investors, such as the right of foreign invested enterprises to hold licenses and
permits such as requisite business licenses. In addition, all of our executive officers and our
directors are residents of China and not of the U.S., and substantially all the assets of these
persons are located outside the U.S. As a result, it could be difficult for investors to effect
service of process in the U.S., or to enforce a judgment obtained in the U.S. against our Chinese
operations and subsidiaries.
The Chinese government exerts substantial influence over the manner in which we must conduct our
business activities.
China only recently has permitted provincial and local economic autonomy and private economic
activities. The Chinese government has exercised and continues to exercise substantial control over
virtually every sector of the Chinese economy through regulation and state ownership. Our ability
to operate in China may be harmed by changes in its laws and regulations, including those relating
to taxation, import and export tariffs, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and
other matters. We believe that our operations in China are in material compliance with all
applicable legal and regulatory requirements. However, the central or local governments of the
jurisdictions in which we operate may impose new, stricter regulations or interpretations of
existing regulations that
would require additional expenditures and efforts on our part to ensure our compliance with such
regulations or interpretations.
15
Accordingly, government actions in the future, including any decision not to continue to support
recent economic reforms and to return to a more centrally planned economy or regional or local
variations in the implementation of economic policies, could have a significant effect on economic
conditions in China or particular regions thereof, and could require us to divest ourselves of any
interest we then hold in Chinese properties or joint ventures.
Future inflation in China may inhibit our ability to conduct business in China.
In recent years, the Chinese economy has experienced periods of rapid expansion and highly
fluctuating rates of inflation. During the past ten years, the rate of inflation in China has been
as high as 20.7% and as low as -2.2% . These factors have led to the adoption by the Chinese
government, from time to time, of various corrective measures designed to restrict the availability
of credit or regulate growth and contain inflation. High inflation may in the future cause the
Chinese government to impose controls on credit and/or prices, or to take other action, which could
inhibit economic activity in China, and thereby harm the market for our products and our company.
Restrictions on currency exchange may limit our ability to receive and use our revenues
effectively.
The majority of our revenues will be settled in Renminbi, and any future restrictions on currency
exchanges may limit our ability to use revenue generated in Renminbi to fund any future business
activities outside China or to make dividend or other payments in U.S. dollars. Although the
Chinese government introduced regulations in 1996 to allow greater convertibility of the Renminbi
for current account transactions, significant restrictions still remain, including primarily the
restriction that foreign-invested enterprises may only buy, sell or remit foreign currencies after
providing valid commercial documents, at those banks in China authorized to conduct foreign
exchange business. In addition, conversion of Renminbi for capital account items, including direct
investment and loans, is subject to governmental approval in China, and companies are required to
open and maintain separate foreign exchange accounts for capital account items. We cannot be
certain that the Chinese regulatory authorities will not impose more stringent restrictions on the
convertibility of the Renminbi.
Failure to comply with PRC regulations relating to the establishment of offshore special purpose
companies by PRC residents may subject our PRC resident stockholders to personal liability, limit
our ability to acquire PRC companies or to inject capital into our PRC subsidiaries, limit our PRC
subsidiaries ability to distribute profits to us or otherwise materially adversely affect us.
In October 2005, the PRC State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, issued the Notice on
Relevant Issues in the Foreign Exchange Control over Financing and Return Investment Through
Special Purpose Companies by Residents Inside China, generally referred to as Circular 75, which
required PRC residents to register with the competent local SAFE branch before establishing or
acquiring control over an offshore special purpose company, or SPV, for the purpose of engaging in
an equity financing outside of China on the strength of domestic PRC assets originally held by
those residents. Amendments to registrations made under Circular 75 are required in connection with
any increase or decrease of capital, transfer of shares, mergers and acquisitions, equity
investment or creation of any security interest in any assets located in China to guarantee
offshore obligations. In the case of an SPV which was established, and which acquired a related
domestic company or assets, before the implementation date of Circular 75, a retroactive SAFE
registration was required to have been completed before March 31, 2006. Subsequent regulations
further clarified that PRC subsidiaries of an offshore company governed by the SAFE regulations are
required to coordinate and supervise the filing of SAFE registrations in a timely manner by the
offshore holding companys shareholders who are PRC citizens or residents. Failure to comply with
the requirements of Circular 75 may result in fines and other penalties under PRC laws for evasion
of applicable foreign exchange restrictions. Any such failure could also result in the SPVs
affiliates being impeded or prevented from distributing their profits and the proceeds from any
reduction in capital, share transfer or liquidation to the SPV, or from engaging in other transfers
of funds into or out of China.
16
Because of uncertainty over how Circular 75 will be interpreted and implemented, and how or whether
SAFE will apply it to us, we cannot predict how it will affect our business operations or future
strategies. For example, our present and prospective PRC subsidiaries ability to conduct foreign
exchange activities, such as the remittance of dividends and foreign currency-denominated
borrowings, may be subject to compliance with Circular 75 by our
PRC resident beneficial holders. In addition, such PRC residents may not always be able to complete
the necessary registration procedures required by Circular 75. We also have little control over
either our present or prospective direct or indirect stockholders or the outcome of such
registration procedures. A failure by our PRC resident beneficial holders or future PRC resident
stockholders to comply with Circular 75, if SAFE requires it, could subject these PRC resident
beneficial holders to fines or legal sanctions, restrict our overseas or cross-border investment
activities, limit our subsidiaries ability to make distributions or pay dividends or affect our
ownership structure, which could adversely affect our business and prospects.
In March 2007, SAFE issued further regulations requiring Chinese citizens who are granted share
options by an overseas publicly-listed company to register with SAFE through a Chinese agent
(including without limitation a Chinese subsidiary of the overseas publicly-listed company) and
complete certain other procedures. We and our PRC employees who have been granted share options
will be subject to these regulations upon the completion of this offering. Failure of our PRC share
option holders to complete their SAFE registrations may subject these PRC residents to fines and
legal sanctions and may also limit our ability to contribute additional capital into our PRC
subsidiaries, limited our PRC subsidiaries ability to distribute dividends to us, or otherwise
materially adversely affect our business.
If the China Securities Regulatory Commission, or CSRC, or another PRC regulatory agency determines
that CSRC or other approval is required in connection with the reverse acquisition of Xiangrui ,
the reverse acquisition may be unwound, or we may become subject to penalties.
On August 8, 2006, six PRC regulatory agencies, including the CSRC, promulgated the Provisions
Regarding Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors, or the M&A Rule ,
which became effective on September 8, 2006. The M&A Rule, among other things, requires that an
offshore company controlled by PRC companies or individuals that have acquired a PRC domestic
company for the purpose of listing the PRC domestic companys equity interest on an overseas stock
exchange must obtain the approval of the CSRC prior to the listing and trading of such offshore
companys securities on an overseas stock exchange. In addition, when an offshore company acquires
a PRC domestic company, the offshore company is generally required to pay the acquisition
consideration within three months after the issuance of the foreign-invested company license unless
certain ratification from the relevant PRC regulatory agency is obtained. On September 21, 2006,
the CSRC, pursuant to the M&A Rule, published on its official web site procedures specifying
documents and materials required to be submitted to it by offshore companies seeking CSRC approval
of their overseas listings.
In the opinion of our PRC counsel, Grandall, the M&A Rule concerning the CSRC approval for
acquisition of a PRC domestic company by an offshore company controlled by PRC companies or
individuals should not apply to our reverse acquisition of Xiangrui because none of Xiangrui and
SMSA is a Special Purpose Vehicle or an offshore company controlled by PRC companies or
individuals at the moment of acquisition. However, a number of Option Agreements have been entered
into between Chongxin Xu, the majority shareholder of Xiangrui prior to the exchange, and the
Shandong Xiangrui Shareholders dated May 13, 2011, pursuant to which each of the optionees has an
option to purchase the equity interest in the Company held by Chongxin Xu at any time during the
period commencing on the 90th day following the signing date of the Option Agreements and ending on
the second anniversary of the signing date of the Option Agreements, at an aggregate exercise price
of Twenty Thousand U.S. Dollars (US$20,000). Due to the substantial uncertainties regarding the
interpretation and application of the M&A Rules by PRC governmental authorities, should a PRC
governmental authority challenge the purpose or effect of the Option Agreements, such governmental
authority could regard the transactions contemplated by the option agreement or otherwise as
affiliated acquisition and return investment for which approval of the Ministry of Commerce, or
MOFCOM, would be required. We cannot assure you that we would be able to obtain the approval
required from MOFCOM and if the PRC regulatory authorities take the view that the reverse
acquisition of Xiangrui constitutes a round-trip investment without MOFCOM approval, they could
invalidate our acquisition and ownership of Xiangrui.
17
The M&A Rule establishes more complex procedures for some acquisitions of Chinese companies by
foreign investors, which could make it more difficult for us to pursue growth through acquisitions
in China.
The M&A Rule establishes additional procedures and requirements that could make some acquisitions
of Chinese companies by foreign investors more time-consuming and complex, including requirements
in some instances that the PRC Ministry of Commerce be notified in advance of any change-of-control
transaction and in some situations, require approval of the PRC Ministry of Commerce when a foreign
investor takes control of a Chinese domestic enterprise. In the future, we may grow our business in
part by acquiring complementary businesses, although we do not have any plans to do so at this
time. The M&A Rule also requires PRC Ministry of Commerce anti-trust review of any
change-of-control transactions involving certain types of foreign acquirers. Complying with the
requirements of the M&A Rule to complete such transactions could be time-consuming, and any
required approval processes, including obtaining approval from the PRC Ministry of Commerce, may
delay or inhibit our ability to complete such transactions, which could affect our ability to
expand our business or maintain our market share.
Under the New EIT Law, we may be classified as a resident enterprise of China. Such
classification will likely result in unfavorable tax consequences to us and our non-PRC
shareholders.
China passed a new Enterprise Income Tax Law, or the New EIT Law, and its implementing rules, both
of which became effective on January 1, 2008. Under the New EIT Law, an enterprise established
outside of China with de facto management bodies within China is considered a resident
enterprise, meaning that it can be treated in a manner similar to a Chinese enterprise for
enterprise income tax purposes. The implementing rules of the New EIT Law define de facto
management as substantial and overall management and control over the production and operations,
personnel, accounting, and properties of the enterprise.
On April 22, 2009, the State Administration of Taxation issued the Notice Concerning Relevant
Issues Regarding Cognizance of Chinese Investment Controlled Enterprises Incorporated Offshore as
Resident Enterprises pursuant to Criteria of de facto Management Bodies, or the Notice, further
interpreting the application of the New EIT Law and its implementation non-Chinese enterprise or
group controlled offshore entities. Pursuant to the Notice, an enterprise incorporated in an
offshore jurisdiction and controlled by a Chinese enterprise or group will be classified as a
non-domestically incorporated resident enterprise if (i) its senior management in charge of daily
operation reside or perform their duties mainly in China; (ii) its financial or personnel decisions
are made or approved by bodies or persons in China; (iii) its substantial properties, accounting
books, corporate chops, board and shareholder minutes are kept in China; and (iv) 50% of the
directors with voting rights or senior management often resident in China. Such resident enterprise
would be subject to an enterprise income tax rate of 25% on its worldwide income and must pay a
withholding tax at a rate of 10% when paying dividends to its non-PRC shareholders. However, it
remains unclear as to whether the Notice is applicable to an offshore enterprise incorporated by a
Chinese natural person. Nor are detailed measures on imposition of tax from non-domestically
incorporated resident enterprises are available. Therefore, it is unclear how tax authorities will
determine tax residency based on the facts of each case.
If the PRC tax authorities determine that we are a resident enterprise for PRC enterprise income
tax purposes, a number of unfavorable PRC tax consequences could follow. First, we may be subject
to enterprise income tax at a rate of 25% on our worldwide taxable income as well as PRC enterprise
income tax reporting obligations. In our case, this would mean that income such as interest on
financing proceeds and non-China sourced income would be subject to PRC enterprise income tax at a
rate of 25%. Second, although under the New EIT Law and its implementing rules dividends paid to us
from our PRC subsidiaries would qualify as tax-exempt income, we cannot guarantee that such
dividends will not be subject to a 10% withholding tax, as the PRC foreign exchange control
authorities, which enforce the withholding tax, have not yet issued guidance with respect to the
processing of outbound remittances to entities that are treated as resident enterprises for PRC
enterprise income tax purposes. Finally, it is possible that future guidance issued with respect to
the new resident enterprise classification could result in a situation in which a 10% withholding
tax is imposed on dividends we pay to our non-PRC shareholders and with respect to gains derived by
our non-PRC shareholders from transferring our shares. We are actively monitoring the possibility
of resident enterprise treatment for the 2011 tax year and are evaluating appropriate
organizational changes to avoid this treatment, to the extent possible.
If we were treated as a resident enterprise by PRC tax authorities, we would be subject to
taxation in both the U.S. and China, and our PRC tax may not be creditable against our U.S. tax.
18
The value of our securities will be affected by the currency exchange rate between U.S. dollars and
RMB.
The value of our common stock will be affected by the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollars
and RMB, and between those currencies and other currencies in which our sales may be denominated.
For example, if we need to convert U.S. dollars into RMB for our operational needs and the RMB
appreciates against the U.S. dollar at that time, our financial position, our business, and the
price of our common stock may be harmed. Conversely, if we decide to convert our RMB into U.S.
dollars for the purpose of declaring dividends on our common stock or for other business purposes
and the U.S. dollar appreciates against the RMB, the U.S. dollar equivalent of our earnings from
our subsidiaries in China would be reduced.
Risks Related to Our Corporate Structure
We rely on contractual arrangements with our consolidated variable interest entity and its
shareholders for our China operations, which may not be as effective as direct ownership in
providing operational control.
We rely on contractual arrangements with our consolidated variable interest entity, Shandong
Xiangrui, and its shareholders, to operate our business in China. For a description of these
contractual arrangements, see the preceding section entitled Business Our Company History
VIE Arrangements. These contractual arrangements may not be as effective as direct ownership in
providing us with control over our consolidated variable interest entity. As a legal matter, if our
consolidated variable interest entity or its shareholders fail to perform their respective
obligations under these contractual arrangements, we may have to incur substantial costs and expend
significant resources to enforce such arrangements in reliance on legal remedies under PRC law.
These remedies may not always be effective, particularly in light of uncertainties in the PRC legal
system.
All of these contractual arrangements are governed by PRC law and provide for the resolution of
disputes through arbitration in the PRC. Accordingly, these contracts would be interpreted in
accordance with PRC law and any disputes would be resolved in accordance with PRC legal procedures.
The legal environment in the PRC is not as developed as in other jurisdictions, such as the United
States. As a result, uncertainties in the PRC legal system could limit our ability to enforce these
contractual arrangements. In the event that we are unable to enforce these contractual
arrangements, or if we suffer significant time delays or other obstacles in the process of
enforcing these contractual arrangements, it would be very difficult to exert effective control
over Shandong Xiangrui, and our ability to conduct our business and our financial conditions and
results of operation may be materially and adversely affected. See Risks Related to Doing
Business in China Our business is largely subject to the uncertain legal environment in China and
your legal protection could be limited.
The shareholders and ultimate beneficial shareholders of our consolidated variable interest entity
may have potential conflicts of interest with us, which may materially and adversely affect our
business and financial condition.
The shareholders and ultimate beneficial shareholders of our consolidated variable interest entity,
Shandong Xiangrui, are also the directors, executive officers, employees and ultimate beneficial
owners of our company. Conflicts of interests between their roles may arise. We cannot assure you
that if and when conflicts of interest arise, these individuals will act in the best interests of
our company or that conflicts of interests will be resolved in our favor. In addition, these
individuals may breach or cause our consolidated variable interest entity to breach the existing
contractual arrangements. Currently, we do not have arrangements to address potential conflicts of
interest between these individuals and our company. We rely on these individuals to abide by the
laws of BVI and China. If we cannot resolve any conflicts of interest or disputes between us and
the shareholders of our consolidated variable interest entity, we would have to rely on legal
proceedings, which could result in disruption of our business and substantial uncertainty as to the
outcome of any such legal proceedings.
We may lose the ability to use and enjoy assets held by our consolidated variable interest entity
that are important to the operation of our business if it goes bankrupt or becomes subject to a
dissolution or liquidation proceeding.
As part of our contractual arrangements with our consolidated variable interest entity, Shandong
Xiangrui, and its shareholders, Shandong Xiangrui holds certain assets that are important to our
business operations. If Shandong Xiangrui goes bankrupt and all or part of its assets become
subject to liens or rights of third-party creditors, we may be unable to continue some or all of
our business operations, which could materially and adversely affect our
business, financial condition and results of operations. If Shandong Xiangrui undergoes a voluntary
or involuntary liquidation proceeding, its shareholders or unrelated third-party creditors may
claim rights to some or all of these assets, thereby hindering our ability to operate our business,
which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and result of
operations.
19
Risks Related to the Market for Our Stock
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board which may have an unfavorable impact on our
stock price and liquidity.
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. The OTC Bulletin Board is a significantly
more limited market than the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ system. The quotation of our shares
on the OTC Bulletin Board may result in a less liquid market available for existing and potential
stockholders to trade shares of our common stock, could depress the trading price of our common
stock and could have a long-term adverse impact on our ability to raise capital in the future.
We are subject to penny stock regulations and restrictions.
The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define so-called penny stocks to be an equity
security that has a market price less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00
per share, subject to certain exemptions. If our common stock becomes a penny stock, we may
become subject to Rule 15g-9 under the Exchange Act, or the Penny Stock Rule. This rule imposes
additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers that sell such securities to persons other
than established customers and accredited investors (generally, individuals with a net worth in
excess of $1,000,000 or annual incomes exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with their
spouses). For transactions covered by Rule 15g-9, a broker-dealer must make a special suitability
determination for the purchaser and have received the purchasers written consent to the
transaction prior to sale. As a result, this rule may affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell
our securities and may affect the ability of purchasers to sell any of our securities in the
secondary market.
For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require delivery, prior to
any transaction in a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule prepared by the SEC relating to the
penny stock market. Disclosure is also required to be made about sales commissions payable to both
the broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the securities.
Finally, monthly statements are required to be sent disclosing recent price information for the
penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stock.
There can be no assurance that our common stock will qualify for exemption from the Penny Stock
Rule. In any event, even if our common stock were exempt from the Penny Stock Rule, we would remain
subject to Section 15(b)(6) of the Exchange Act, which gives the SEC the authority to restrict any
person from participating in a distribution of penny stock, if the SEC finds that such a
restriction would be in the public interest.
Certain provisions of our Articles of Incorporation may make it more difficult for a third party to
effect a change-in-control.
Our Articles of Incorporation authorize our Board of Directors to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of
preferred stock. The preferred stock may be issued in one or more series, the terms of which may be
determined at the time of issuance by the board of directors without further action by the
stockholders. These terms may include voting rights including the right to vote as a series on
particular matters, preferences as to dividends and liquidation, conversion rights and redemption
rights provisions. The issuance of any preferred stock could diminish the rights of holders of our
common stock, and therefore could reduce the value of such common stock. In addition, specific
rights granted to future holders of preferred stock could be used to restrict our ability to merge
with, or sell assets to, a third party. The ability of our Board of Directors to issue preferred
stock could make it more difficult, delay, discourage, prevent or make it more costly to acquire or
effect a change-in-control, which in turn could prevent the stockholders from recognizing a gain in
the event that a favorable offer is extended and could materially and negatively affect the market
price of our common stock.
20
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of our operations
should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included
elsewhere in this Current Report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those expressed or
implied by those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such
difference include, but are not limited to, those identified below and those discussed in the
section entitled Risk Factors included elsewhere in this Current Report.
Overview
We are one of the leading corn processors in Shandong province. We produce pharmaceutical- and
food-grade refined corn products for the domestic China market, and we also manufacture glucose, or
dextrose monohydrate. Our products are the important ingredients for a wide range of industries,
including food and beverages, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, textile and other industrial
manufacturing industries. We are one of the leading corn starch processors in Shandong province and
since 2010 have an annual capacity of 80,000 tonnes. We also manufacture glucose, or dextrose
monohydrate. We have one of the few good manufacturing practice (GMP) certified glucose production
lines in China.
We purchase raw corn kernels from corn growers located near us in Shandong Province, and refine the
corn at our plant into corn starch and glucose. Our customers also are located primarily in
Shandong Province. We sell products constituting approximately 90% of our revenues through our
direct sales force, with the remaining 10% sold to distributors.
We plan to further expand our corn starch processing capacity to 240,000 tonnes in the end of 2011,
with an estimated capital expenditure of $12 million, to take the advantage of economy of scales in
production. We also plan to launch two new products, MSG and PDO by early 2013. We are now
reviewing the feasibility of the PDO production technology and evaluating the profitability of
these two new products.
Reverse Acquisition
On May 13, 2011, we completed a reverse acquisition transaction through a share exchange with
Xiangrui and its sole shareholder, Mr. Chongxin Xu, whereby we acquired 100% of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Xiangrui, in exchange for 12,363,885 shares of our common stock, which
constituted 93% of our issued and outstanding shares on a fully-diluted basis immediately after the
consummation of the reverse acquisition. As a result of the reverse acquisition, Xiangrui became
our wholly-owned subsidiary and Mr. Chongxin Xu, the former shareholder of Xiangrui, became our
controlling stockholder.
Upon the closing of the reverse acquisition, Timothy P. Halter, our then sole director and officer,
resigned from all offices that he held and from the board immediately. Also upon the closing of
the reverse acquisition, our board of directors increased its size from one to two directors and
appointed Guangyin Meng and Dianshun Zhang to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of
Timothy P. Halter. In addition, Guo Wang was appointed as our chief executive officer and Qingtai
Wang was appointed as our chief financial officer..
For accounting purposes, the share exchange transaction was treated as a reverse acquisition, with
Xiangrui as the accounting acquirer and SMSA as the acquired party.
Our results of operations and financial condition are affected by numerous factors, including those
described above under Risk Factors and elsewhere in this Current Report.
Financial Operations Overview
Revenues
Our revenue comprised principally sales of cornstarch and glucose. In 2010, we generated total
revenues of $42 million, of which $33 million, or 78.4%, was derived from sales of cornstarch,
while the remaining was sales of glucose. For a detailed description see the section entitled
Results of Operations.
21
Cost of Revenue
The cost of goods sold consists primarily of purchase costs of raw material, direct labor
costs and overhead expenses attributable to production and machine depreciation.
Operating Expenses
We classify our operating expenses into two categories: selling and distribution, and general
and administrative.
Selling and distribution. Selling and distribution expenses consist primarily of salary and
benefits of sales people, and freight expenses.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses consist primarily of
personnel costs of our executive, finance and administrative personnel, accounting, legal and
professional services fees, allowances for bad debts, travel, allocations for facilities and
information technology services and other corporate expenses. We expect general and administrative
expenses to increase as we continue to invest in corporate infrastructure and incur additional
expenses associated with being a public company, including increased legal and accounting costs,
investor relations costs, insurance premiums and compliance costs associated with the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Interest Expenses, Net
Interest expense, net consists of our payments on borrowings under our revolving credit
facility, other indebtedness and capital leases, less interest received on our cash.
Other Income (Expenses), Net
Other income (expense), net consists of foreign currency gain or loss and scrap sales.
Taxation
Because we, our subsidiaries and Shandong Xiangrui are incorporated in different
jurisdictions, we file separate income tax returns.
United States. We are subject to United States tax at a tax rate of 34%. No provision for
income tax in the United States has been made as we had no U.S. taxable income for 2010 and 2009
and for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
British Virgin Islands. Xiangrui was incorporated in the BVI and under the current laws of
the BVI, is not subject to income tax.
China. Shandong Xiangrui is subject to a 25% EIT rate.
Chinas Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementing rules generally provide that a 10%
withholding tax applies to China-sourced income derived by non-resident enterprises for PRC
enterprise income tax purposes unless the jurisdiction of incorporation of such enterprises
stockholder has a tax treaty with China that provides for a different withholding arrangement.
We incurred income tax of $1.021 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, an increase of
$0.894 million, or 702.3%, from the tax we incurred in 2009, which was $0.13 million. This increase
in tax was due to the increase in our pre-tax income..
Our future effective income tax rate depends on various factors, such as tax legislation, the
geographic composition of our pre-tax income and non-tax deductible expenses incurred. Our
management carefully monitors legal and other developments and will make appropriate tax saving
planning when necessary and available.
22
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
As directed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or SOX 404, the SEC adopted
rules requiring public companies to include a report of management on the companys internal
controls over financial reporting in their annual reports, including Form 10-K. In addition, for
companies that are accredited filers or large accelerated filers the independent registered
public accounting firm auditing a companys financial statements must also attest to and report on
the operating effectiveness of the companys internal controls. Shandong Xiangrui was not subject
to these requirements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. Accordingly we have not
evaluated our internal control systems in order to allow our management to report on our internal
controls as required by SOX 404. Under current law, we will be required to issue a report of
management on the companys internal controls over financial reporting beginning with our annual
report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. If we continue to qualify as a smaller
reporting company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011, as we currently do, we will not be
required to include an attestation from our independent auditors.
Critical Accounting Policies
We prepare financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires us to make judgments,
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities and the
disclosure of our contingent assets and liabilities at the end of each fiscal period and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during each fiscal period. We continually evaluate these
judgments and estimates based on our own historical experience, knowledge and assessment of current
business and other conditions, our expectations regarding the future based on available information
and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, which together form our basis for making
judgments about matters that are not readily apparent from other sources. Since the use of
estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, our actual results could
differ from those estimates. Some of our accounting policies require a higher degree of judgment
than others in their application.
The selection of critical accounting policies, the judgments and other uncertainties affecting
application of those policies and the sensitivity of reported results to changes in conditions and
assumptions are factors that should be considered when reviewing our financial statements. We
believe the following accounting policies involve the most significant judgments and estimates used
in the preparation of our financial statements.
For further information on our critical and other significant accounting policies, see note 2 to
our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, which are included elsewhere in this Current Report.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue pursuant to ASC 605 Revenue Recognition, when persuasive
evidence of sales arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the buyers price is fixed or
determinable and collection of payment is reasonably assured. Generally, these criteria are met
upon shipment of products. Shipping costs are included in selling and distribution expenses.
Revenues presented on the statements of income are net of value added taxes and sales taxes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency of the Company is Chinese Renminbi (RMB), as determined based on
criteria of FASB ASC 830 Foreign Currency Matters. The Company uses the U.S. dollar for financial
reporting purposes.
The Company translates assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange
rate quoted by the Peoples Bank of China at the balance sheet date. The income and expenses items
are translated using average rates during the reporting period. Adjustments resulting from the
translation of financial statements from RMB into U.S. dollars are recorded in shareholders equity
as part of accumulated other comprehensive income translation adjustments. The exchange rates
used for the translation are listed below:
Year end exchange rate | Average yearly | |||||||
US$:RMB | US$:RMB | |||||||
2009 |
6.8282 | 6.8319 | ||||||
2010 |
6.6227 | 6.7353 |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Companys financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,
accounts payable, other current liabilities, and amounts due to employees. The fair value of these
financial instruments approximate their carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance
sheets due to the short term maturity of these instruments. Significant judgment is required to
assess whether the impairment is other-than-temporary. Our judgment of whether an impairment is
other-than-temporary is based on the assessment of factors including severity of the impairment,
expected duration of the impairment and forecasted recovery of fair value.
23
Accounts Receivable Allowance
We record an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability
of customers to make payments. The allowance is recorded as a general and administrative expense
in our consolidated financial statements. We base our allowance on periodic assessments of
historical bad debt analysis, specific customer creditworthiness, and current economic trends.
Accounts receivable in our consolidated financial statements are stated net of such allowance, if
any.
Inventories
We record inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value at balance sheet date.
Cost of inventories is determined using the weighted average method, and net realizable value is
estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs and expenses and
related taxes necessary to make the sale. Inventories are determined on an individual item basis.
We periodically evaluate our ending inventories for excessive, slow moving and obsolete inventories
as well as inventories whose carrying value exceeds their net realizable value.
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation
is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Judgment
is required to determine the estimated useful lives of assets. We determined that our property,
plant and equipment with estimated useful lives as follows:
Buildings |
20 years | |||
Machinery |
5-10 years | |||
Office equipments |
5-10 years | |||
Vehicles |
10 years |
Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially impact our financial position and
results of operations.
Land Use Rights
We record prepayments for land use rights, which represent amounts paid for the right to use
land in China, at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is recorded on a straight-line
basis over the terms of the respective land use rights agreements, which are 50 years.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company evaluates its long-lived assets, including property and equipment for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances, such as a significant adverse change to market
conditions that will impact the future use of the assets, indicate that the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recoverable. When these events occur, the Company assesses the recoverability of
long-lived assets by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to the expected future
undiscounted cash flows resulting from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If the
sum of the expected undiscounted cash flow is less than the carrying amount of the assets, the
Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount of the assets over
their fair value. Fair
value is generally determined by discounting the cash flows expected to be generated by the
assets, when the market prices are not readily available. Changes in these estimates and
assumptions could materially impact our financial position and results of operations.
Government Grants
We receive grants from the government. The grants received from government are recorded in
the financial statements in accordance with the purpose and the nature of the grant, either as
other income, a reduction of expenses, or a reduction of the cost of the capital investment. The
benefit of grants is recorded when performance is complete and all conditions as specified in the
agreement are fulfilled. Any refundable grant is accounted for as a liability.
24
Income Taxes
We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method,
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 the 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. Management must make
assumptions, judgments and estimates to determine our current provision for income taxes and our
deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance to be recorded against a deferred
tax asset. Our judgments, assumptions and estimates relative to the current provision for income
tax take into account current tax laws, our interpretation of current tax laws and possible
outcomes of current and future audits conducted by foreign ad domestic tax authorities. Changes in
tax law or our interpretation of tax laws and the resolution of current and future tax audits could
significantly impact the amounts provided for income taxes in our consolidated financial
statements.
We are subject to Chinas New Corporate Income Tax Law, which became effective on January 1,
2008 and have a uniform statutory tax rate of 25 percent.
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
In accordance with the relevant tax laws of China, value-added taxes (VAT) are levied on the
invoiced value of sales and are payable by the purchaser. The Company is required to remit the VAT
it collects to the tax authority, but can deduct the VAT it has paid on eligible purchases. The
difference between the amounts collected and paid is presented as VAT recoverable or payable
balance on the balance sheets.
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities
Our business is conducted through our operating company, Shandong Xiangrui in the PRC.
Through the WFOE, we have contractual arrangements with Shandong Xiangrui and its shareholders that
enable us to substantially control Shandong Xiangrui, including substantially influencing its daily
operations and financial affairs, appoint its senior executives and approve all matters requiring
shareholder approval. As a result of these contractual arrangements, we are considered the primary
beneficiary of Shandong Xiangrui. Accordingly, we regard Shandong Xiangrui as a Variable Interest
Entity under FASB Interpretation No. 46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an
Interpretation ARB No.51, or FIN 46R, and consolidate its results, assets and liabilities in our
financial statements.
Results of Operations
The following table shows the line items that appear on our consolidated statement of operations,
expressed in dollars and as a percentage of consolidated net revenues, for the periods presented.
Net Revenues
Our revenue comprised principally of sales of cornstarch and glucose. The following table
shows the breakdown of revenue by products.
25
For the year ended 31 December, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 2010 | YoY growth | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(audited) | (audited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(USD000) | % | (USD000) | % | (USD000) | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Cornstarch |
12,779 | 74.7 | % | 32,990 | 78.4 | % | 20,211 | 158.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
Glucose |
4,337 | 25.3 | % | 8,934 | 21.2 | % | 4,597 | 106.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
Others |
| | 129 | 0.3 | % | 129 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue |
17,116 | 100.0 | % | 42,053 | 100.0 | % | 24,937 | 145.7 | % |
Revenues increased by $24.94 million, or 146%, to $42 million for the year 2010 from $17.1
million in 2009. This was mainly contributed by the increase in sales volume, and rise in average
selling price. The sales volume increased by 70,744 tonnes, from 61,940 tonnes for the year 2009 to
132,684 tonnes in 2010. The increase in sales volume is mainly attributable to high market demand
and increase in production utilization rate. The average selling price increased 14.7%, from
$266.3/ ton in 2009, to $316.9/ ton in 2010.
Cost of Sales
Our cost of sales increased $21.05 million, or 135.5%, to $36.6 million in 2010 from $15.5
million in 2009. This increase was in line with the increase in sales.
Corn kernel is the principal raw material for our production, accounting for approximately 82%
and 80% of our cost of goods sold in 2009 and 2010 respectively. The remaining are utilities
(including stream, electricity and water), depreciation and labor cost.
Gross Profit
Our gross profit (GP) increased $3.9 million, or 246.7%, to $5.5 million in 2010 from $1.6
million in 2009. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues was 13.3% in 2010, as compared to 9.2% in
2009. The GP margin increase was mainly the result of our ability to increase unit selling price
more than the purchase price of corn kernel. The increase in our GP margin was also partially due
to less fixed cost per unit with increasing sales volume.
Improvement in GP margin is mainly attributable to rise in selling price as the total supply
of cornstarch and glucose did not increase as fast as the increase in market demand. This was
mainly due to the Chinese governments policy of shutting down small factories which operate
without the required waste water treatment systems, as well as halting approval of new
corn-refinery projects, due to the governments commitment to environment. The improvement in GP
margins is also attributable to the economy of scale we achieved with expanded production volume.
Operating Expenses
We have two categories of operating expenses: selling and distribution expense and general and
administrative expense.
Selling and Distribution Expense
Our selling expenses increased $0.43 million, or 75.6%, to $1 million in 2010, from $0.57
million in 2009. The increase is in line with the growth in sales revenue. As a percentage of
revenues, selling expenses decreased to 2.4% in 2010 from 3.3% in 2009.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expenses comprise salary and benefits for administrative personnel,
depreciation and amortization for equipment used other than for production and miscellaneous
expenses unrelated to production. Our general and administrative expenses decreased $0.51 million,
or 67%, to $0.25 million in 2010 from $0.75 million in 2009. As a percentage of revenues, general
and administrative expenses decreased to 0.6% in 2010, as compared to 4.4% in 2009. The decrease
was mainly attributable to the suspension of production because of a
technological and equipment upgrade for the Quality Standard (QS) and GMP certification in
2009. During this period, all the depreciation of fixed assets, salary for workers and other
production related expenses are recorded in G&A expenses, amounting to $0.36 million. The decrease
is also attributable to decrease of bad debt provision in 2010 by $0.14 million as compared to
2009.
26
Interest Expenses, Net
Our interest expenses, net increased $0.13 million, or 52%, to $0.38 million in 2010 from
$0.25 million in 2009. The increase is mainly attributable to an increase in short-term loans with
banks.
Other Income (Expenses), Net
Other income (expenses), net decreased by $0.33 million from $0.42 million in 2009 to $94,916
in 2010.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
In December 2008, we entered into a non-cancellable contract with Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical
Co., Ltd. to secure the steam and electricity supply for our corn starch and glucose production.
The non-cancellable utility supply contract with Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd. expires in
December 2011 with a price that approximates market price. Total amount of the contract per year
would be determined by the actual quantity of utilities consumed by us.
In 2010, we entered into non-cancellable contracts with certain machinery suppliers for the
purchase of machinery and equipment, which amounted to $4.7 million. In 2009, we also entered into
non-cancellable contracts with certain machinery suppliers for the purchase of machinery and
equipment, which amounted to $0.55 million. All these contracts will be settled in 2011.
As of December 31, 2010, we pledged our building which has a net book value of $2.3 million to
the Shanghai branch of Citibank to secure a long-term bank loan provided by Citibank to Shandong
Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd.
As of December 31, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $6.6 million and restricted cash
of $0.23 million. The following table provides detailed information about our net cash flow for
2009 and 2010.
For the year ended 31 December, | ||||||||
2009 | 2010 | |||||||
(audited) | (audited) | |||||||
(USD000) | (USD000) | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
1,910 | 2,112 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
(2,455 | ) | 1,251 | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
5 | 2,220 | ||||||
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes |
4 | 170 | ||||||
Net cash flows |
(536 | ) | 5,753 |
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.11 million in 2010, as compared to $1.91
million in net cash provided by operating activities in 2009. Our operating cash flow increased in
line with the growth of our net profit of $2.6 million.
27
Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities was $1.3 million in 2010, as compared to $2.5
million used in investing activities in 2009. The change was mainly due to the release of our
restricted cash, which is a deposit in banks for the issuance of notes payable.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $10.6 million in 2010, as compared to $8.6
million in 2009. Net cash used in financing activities was $8.4 million in 2010, as compared to
$8.6 million in 2009. The change was mainly due to the proceeds from and repayments of short-term
loans.
All of our short-term loans were denominated in RMB for working capital purposes, with a
balance of $8 million and fixed interest rates ranging from 4.86% to 11.62% for the year ended
December 31, 2010.
We believe that we maintain good relationships with the various banks we deal with, and based
on current conditions we adequately manage our accounts receivable and accounts payables. We
believe our current available working capital, and bank loans referenced above, should be adequate
to sustain our operations at our current levels through at least the next twelve months.
Holding Company Structure
We are a holding company with no material operations of our own. We conduct our operations
primarily through our wholly-owned subsidiaries and consolidated affiliated entities in China. As
a result, our ability to pay dividends depends upon dividends paid by our PRC subsidiaries. If our
PRC subsidiaries or any newly formed subsidiaries incur debt on their own behalf in the future, the
instruments governing their debt may restrict their ability to pay dividends to us. In addition,
our PRC subsidiaries are permitted to pay dividends to us only out of their retained earnings, if
any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. Under PRC law,
each of our subsidiaries and consolidated affiliated entities in China is required to set aside at
least 10% of its after-tax profits each year, if any, to fund certain statutory reserve funds until
such reserve funds reach 50% of its registered capital. In addition, at its discretion, each of
our subsidiaries and consolidated affiliated entities in China may allocate a portion of its
after-tax profits based on PRC accounting standards to staff welfare and bonus funds. These
reserve funds and staff welfare and bonus funds are not distributable as cash dividends. Our PRC
subsidiaries have not paid our offshore entities any dividends nor have set aside any money to fund
certain statutory reserve funds or staff welfare and bonus funds as they have not been profitable.
Our PRC subsidiaries will not be able to pay dividends to our offshore entities until they generate
accumulated profits and meet the requirements for statutory reserve funds.
Off-Balance Sheet Comments and Arrangements
We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a
current or future effect on our financial condition, sales or expenses, results of operations,
liquidity or capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to an investment in our
securities.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-06 (ASU 2010-06),
Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements, which requires reporting entities to make new
disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair-value measurements including significant transfers
into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value measurements and information on purchases, sales,
issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair-value
measurements. ASU 2010-6 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15,
2009, except for Level 3 reconciliation disclosures which are effective for annual periods
beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2010-06
will have a material impact on its financial statements.
28
In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09 (ASU 2010-09), Subsequent Events (Topic 855).
The amendments remove the requirements for an SEC filer to disclose a date, in both issued and
revised financial statements, through which subsequent events have been reviewed. Revised
financial statements include financial statements revised as a result of either correction of an
error or retrospective application of U.S. GAAP. ASU 2010-09 is effective for interim or annual
financial periods ending after June 15, 2010. The provisions of ASU 2010-09 are not expected to
have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the
Company.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Inflation
Since our inception, inflation in China has not materially impacted our results of operations.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the change of consumer price index in
China was 3.3% in 2010. Although we have not in the past been materially affected by inflation
since our inception, we can provide no assurance that we will not be affected in the future by
higher rates of inflation in China.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
Substantially all of our revenues and expenses are denominated in Renminbi. We do not believe
that we currently have any significant direct foreign exchange risk and have not used any
derivative financial instruments to hedge our exposure to such risk. Although in general, our
exposure to foreign exchange risks should be limited, the value of your investment in our shares
will be affected by the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Renminbi because the value of
our business is effectively denominated in Renminbi, while the shares will be traded in U.S.
dollars.
The value of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar and other currencies may fluctuate and is
affected by, among other things, changes in Chinas political and economic conditions. The
conversion of Renminbi into foreign currencies, including U.S. dollars, has been based on rates set
by the Peoples Bank of China. On July 21, 2005, the PRC government changed its decade-old policy
of pegging the value of the Renminbi to the U.S. dollar. Under the revised policy, the Renminbi is
permitted to fluctuate within a narrow and managed band against a basket of certain foreign
currencies. This change in policy resulted in a more than 20% appreciation of the Renminbi against
the U.S. dollar in the following three years. Since July 2008, however, the Renminbi has traded
within a narrow range against the U.S. dollar. As a consequence, the Renminbi has fluctuated
significantly since July 2008 against other freely traded currencies, in tandem with the U.S.
dollar. On June 20, 2010, the Peoples Bank of China announced that the PRC government would
further reform the Renminbi exchange rate regime and increase the flexibility of the exchange rate.
It is difficult to predict how this new policy may impact the Renminbi exchange rate. To the
extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars into Renminbi for our operations, appreciation of the
Renminbi against the U.S. dollar would have an adverse effect on the Renminbi amount we receive
from the conversion. Conversely, if we decide to convert the Renminbi into U.S. dollars for the
purpose of making payments for dividends on our common shares or for other business purposes,
appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Renminbi would have a negative effect on the U.S.
dollar amounts available to us.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to interest rate risk primarily with respect to our short-term bank loans.
Although the interest rates, which are based on the banks prime rates with respect to our
short-term loans are fixed for the terms of the loans, the terms are typically three to twelve
months for short-term bank loans and interest rates are subject to change upon renewal. There were
no material changes in interest rates for short-term bank loans renewed during the year ended
December 31, 2010.
Management monitors the banks prime rates in conjunction with our cash requirements to determine
the appropriate level of debt balances relative to other sources of funds. We have not entered into
any hedging transactions in an effort to reduce our exposure to interest rate risk.
29
We are also exposed to interest rate risk relating to the interest income generated by excess
cash, which is mostly held in interest-bearing bank deposits. We have not used derivative
financial instruments in our investment portfolio. Interest earning instruments carry a degree of
interest rate risk. We have not been exposed to, nor do we anticipate being exposed to, material
risks due to changes in market interest rates. However, our future interest income may fall short
of expectations due to changes in market interest rates.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Factories
Our production facilities are located in Dongping County, Shandong Province, and consists of a
starch processing plant of 2,800 square meters, a glucose production plant of 4,140 square meters,
a corn decontaminate plant of 480 square metes, a byproduct plant of 1,120 square meters, a starch
drying plant of 2,800 square meters, a sorbierite plant of 1,250 square meters, a power
distribution room, weight house, finish product warehouse, cooling column and administrative
offices.
The starch processing plan is used for producing corn starch which contributed to 78.4% of our total
revenues in the 2010 fiscal year, and the glucose production plant is used for producing glucose
products which contributed to 21.2% of our total revenues in the 2010 fiscal year. The following
table sets forth the actual production capacity and the utilization rate of each of our production
plants during the 2009 and 2010 fiscal years.
Fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2009 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||
Production | Average | Production | Average | |||||||||||||
capacity | utilization | capacity | utilization | |||||||||||||
Production Facilities | (tons) | (%) | (tons) | (%) | ||||||||||||
Corn starch processing plant |
50,000 | 61.2 | % | 63,000 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
Glucose production plant |
15,000 | 65.4 | % | 18,000 | 90 | % |
Land Use Rights
There is no private land ownership in China. Individuals and companies are permitted to acquire
land use rights for specific purposes. We were granted land use rights from the PRC government for
two plots of land for industrial use with 123,820 and 43,249 square meters respectively located at
Pengji Town, Dongping County, Shandong Province, China. The land use rights for these two plots of
land will expire on September 18th, 2056 and November 14th, 2051
respectively.
As of December 31, 2010, Shandong Xiangrui pledged its land use right to the 43,249 square meter
plot of land, with net book value of US$768,827 to Citibank (China) Co., Ltd., Shanghai Branch to
secure a long term bank loan for Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd., an affiliate of Shandong
Xiangrui. We believe that all our properties have been adequately maintained, are generally in good
condition and are suitable and adequate for our business.
Buildings
As of December 31, 2010 we have the lawful rights to four buildings located in at Western State
Road 105, Pengji Town, Dongping County, Shandong Province, three of which are used for production
and one of which is used as a warehouse. The buildings are subject to mortgage to Citibank (China)
Co., Ltd., Shanghai Branch.
30
Leased Property
We have entered into a lease with our affiliated company Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd.,
for a plant located in Ruixing Industry Park, Dongping County, Shandong Province, for a lease term
from December 1, 2008 to November 30, 2011.
Transportation Vehicles
We do not currently own any transportation vehicles. In order to meet our transportation needs we
have entered into a vehicle lease contract with our affiliated company Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical
Co., Ltd., for vehicle rental, in which we pay a rental fee per vehicle and per kilometer for each
day of use.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of
May 13, 2011 (i) by each person who is known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our common
stock; (ii) by each of our officers and directors; and (iii) by all of our officers and directors
as a group.
Amount and Nature | ||||||||||||||||
Name and Address of | of Beneficial | |||||||||||||||
Beneficial Owner | Office, If Any | Title of Class | Ownership | Percent of Class | ||||||||||||
Officers and Directors |
||||||||||||||||
Guangyin Meng* |
0 | |||||||||||||||
Dianshun Zhang* |
0 | |||||||||||||||
Guo Wang* |
0 | |||||||||||||||
Qingtai Wang* |
0 | |||||||||||||||
5% Security Holders |
||||||||||||||||
Chongxin Xu Flat 10, 84-88 Pitt St. Mortdale NSW 2223 |
Common | 12,363,885 common shares | 93 | % |
* | None of the officers or directors hold any shares in our company as of the date of this
Current Report. |
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth the names, ages and positions of our executive officers and
directors as of May 13, 2011:
Name | Age | Position | ||||||
Guangyin Meng |
46 | Chairman | ||||||
Dianshun Zhang |
56 | Director | ||||||
Guo Wang |
37 | Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
Qingtai Wang |
45 | Chief Financial Officer | ||||||
Shoubing Tang |
44 | Vice President of Sales |
Mr. Meng has served as the Chairman of the Company since 2005. He also has served as the Chairman
and CEO of Ruixing Group, a Shandong based agriculture fertilizer manufacturing company since 2003.
Mr. Meng has nearly 20 years of corporate management experience and agriculture industry
experience. He holds a Bachelors degree in chemical engineering from East China University of
Science and Technology.
31
Mr. Zhang has served as the director of the Company since 2005. Mr. Zhang has also served as a
director since 2003 and vice president since 1997 in the Ruixing Group. Mr. Zhang has over 20
years of corporate management experience and technician experience. He holds a general degree in
equipment manufacturing from Shandong Dianshi University.
Mr. Guo Wang has served as the CEO of the Company since 2005. Mr. Wang has also served as an
engineer in the research and development department of the Ruixing Group since 1997. Mr. Wang has
over 10 years of agricultural industry experience and over 10 years of engineering experience. He
holds a master degree in chemistry from Shandong Agricultural University.
Mr. Qingtai Wang has served as the CFO of the Company since 2009. Mr. Wang has also served as an
accounting manager in the Ruixing Group since 1999. Mr. Wang has over ten years of financial
accounting experience. He holds a bachelor degree in accounting from Shandong University of
Finance.
Mr. Shoubing Tang has served as the Vice President of Sales of the Company since 2009. Mr. Tang has
also served as a manager and a vice president in sales department of Ruixing Group since 1991. Mr.
Tang has 20 years of sales and marketing experience. He holds a high school degree.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
Over the past ten years, to our knowledge, none of our directors or executive officers has been (i)
involved in any petition under Federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law, convicted, (ii)
convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding
(excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses), (iii) subject of any order, judgment, or
decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction,
permanently or temporarily enjoining him from (a) acting as a futures commission merchant,
introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage
transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or an
associated person of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or
dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of any investment company,
bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct
or practice in connection with such activity, (b) engaging in any type of business practice, or (c)
engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in
connection with any violation of Federal or State securities laws or Federal commodities laws, or
(d) subject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of
any Federal or State authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the
right to engage in any activity described in (iii)(a), (iv) found by a court of competent
jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any Federal or State
securities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been
subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated, (v) found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a
civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any Federal
commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated. (vi) subject of, or a party
to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not
subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of (a) any Federal or
State securities or commodities law or regulation, (b) any law or regulation respecting financial
institutions or insurance companies, or (c) any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or
fraud in connection with any business entity, or (vii) the subject of, or a party to, any sanction
or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as
defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. § 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity
(as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. §1(a)(29))), or any
equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its
members or persons associated with a member. Except as set forth in our discussion below in
Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions, none of our directors, director nominees or
executive officers has 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.
32
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Background and Compensation Philosophy
Prior to our reverse acquisition of SMSA in 2011, Xiangrui was a privately-held BVI corporation
that had no operations or assets other than its ownership of the capital stock of the WFOE.
Following the reverse acquisition of SMSA, our named executive officers included Guanyin Meng,
Dianshun Zhang, Guo Wang, Shoubing Tang and Qintai Wang. From and after our reverse acquisition of
SMSA, our board of directors became responsible for determining the compensation of our named
executive officers, based on our financial and operating performance and prospects and the
contributions made by each of the executive officers to our success. In determining the
compensation paid to our officers, our board of directors will make reference to similarly-sized
manufacturing companies operating in our geographic region.
We do not currently have a compensation committee. As the membership of our board of directors
increases, our board of directors expects to form a compensation committee charged with the
oversight of our executive compensation plans, policies and programs and the authority to determine
and approve the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer and make recommendations with respect
to the compensation of our other executive officers.
Our board of directors goal in determining compensation levels is to adequately reward the efforts
and achievements of executive officers in the management of our company. The objective of our
compensation program is to incentivize our employees and to retain employees and avoid employee
turnover. We currently have no pension plan, stock option plan, non-equity incentive plan or
deferred compensation arrangement. We have not used a compensation consultant in any capacity but
believes that our executive compensation package is comparable to similar businesses in the areas
where we operate.
Elements of Compensation
We provide our executive officers with a base salary and discretionary bonuses to compensate them
for services rendered during the year. We believe that our policy of compensating our executives
in this way has served the company well and does not encourage unreasonable risk-taking.
| Base Salary. The base salary we provide is intended to equitably compensate the named
executive officers based upon their level of responsibility, complexity and importance of
role, leadership and growth potential, and experience. The base salary paid to our named
executive officers is governed by their respective employment agreements and is reflected
in the Summary Compensation Table below. |
| Equity Incentives. Presently, we do not have an equity based incentive program.. In
the future, we may adopt and establish an equity incentive plan pursuant to which awards
may be granted and which will provide us with the ability to provide to our eligible
employees, including each of our named executive officers, grants of stock compensation
awards based on our shares if our compensation committee determines that such awards are in
our and our stockholders best interests. |
33
Summary Compensation Table
The following table summarizes the total compensation earned by each of our named executive
officers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010:
Non- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Equity | Qualified | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Incentive Plan | Deferred | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock | Option | Compensation | Compensation | All Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Name and Principal | Salary | Bonus | Awards | Awards | Earnings | Earnings | Compensation | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Position | Year | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Guo Wang CEO |
2010 | 7,168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,168 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qingtai Wang* CFO |
2010 | 4,533 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,533 |
* | In 2010, Qingtai Wang was compensated by Ruixing Group Co., Ltd., an affiliate of Shandong
Xiangrui. |
Employment and Change of Control Severance Agreements
During the year ended December 31, 2010, none of our named executive officers have been part of
employment and change of control severance agreements.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
None of our named executive officers received any equity awards, including options, restricted
stock or other equity incentives during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
During the year ended December 31, 2010, there were no option exercises or vesting of stock awards
to our named executive officers.
Non-qualified Deferred Compensation
During the year ended December 31, 2010, there was no non-qualified deferred compensation of any of
our named executive officers.
Potential Payments on Termination or Change in Control
During the year ended December 31, 2010, there were no payments on termination or change of control
to any of our named executive officers.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Transactions with Related Persons
In addition to the director and executive compensation arrangements discussed above in Executive
Compensation, we have been a party to the following transactions since the beginning of the 2009
fiscal year in which the amount involved exceeded or will exceed $120,000 and in which any
director, executive officer or holder of more than 5% of our common stock, or any member of the
immediate family of any of them, had or will have a material interest.
34
We believe the terms obtained or consideration that we paid or received, as applicable, in
connection with the transactions described below were comparable to terms available or the amounts
that would be paid or received, as applicable, in arms-length transactions.
| On June 17, 2010, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Loan Agreement with Bank of
Communications Taian Branch (Bank of Communications) for a Five Million RMB loan. The term
of agreement is from June 17, 2010 to June 17, 2011. |
|
| On June 17, 2010, Shandong Runyin Biochemical Co., Ltd. entered into a Guaranty Contract
with Bank of Communications, to guarantee payment obligations under that certain Five Million
RMB Loan Agreement between Shandong Xiangrui and Bank Communications dated as of June 17,
2010. |
|
| On June 17, 2010, Xuchun Wang entered into a Guaranty Contract with Bank of Communications,
to guarantee payment obligations under that certain Five Million RMB Loan Agreement between
Shandong Xiangrui and Bank of Communications dated as of June 17, 2010. |
|
| On March 15, 2011, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Loan Agreement with Rural Cooperative
Bank of Dongping, Shandong (Rural Cooperative Bank) for a Five Million loan. The term of the
agreement is from March 15, 2011 to March 14, 2012. |
|
| On March 16, 2011, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Loan Agreement with Rural Cooperative
Bank for a Five Million RMB loan. The term of the agreement is from March 16, 2011 to March
15, 2012. |
|
| On March 15th, 2011, Shandong Guangda Sun & Moon Grease Co., Ltd. entered into a Guarantee
Agreement with Rural Cooperative Bank, to guarantee that certain Ten Million RMB Loan
Agreement between Shandong Xiangrui and Rural Cooperative Bank dated as of [ ]. [under the
Loan Agreement with Contract No.: Shandong Dongping Nongcun Hezuo Yinhang Liu Jie Zi (2011 No.
0026) and a Loan Agreement with Contract No.: Shandong Dongping Nongcun Hezuo Yinhang Liu Jie
Zi (2011 No. 0027). |
|
| On November 24, 2010, Shandong Xiangrui and Rural Cooperative Bank entered into a Loan
Agreement for an Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand RMB loan. The term of the agreement is
from November 24, 2010 to November 23, 2011. |
|
| On November 24, 2010, Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd., entered into a Maximum Amount
Mortgage Agreement with Rural Cooperative Bank for a Ten Million RMB mortgage. Under the
agreement Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd. guarantees Shandong Xiangruis mortgage over
land, houses and equipment valued at RMB 23,110,000 for securing the Shandong Xiangruis debt
under a Loan Agreement (Ref: (Shan Dong Dong Ping Nong Cun He Zuo Yin Hang) Liu Jie Zi (2010)
No. 0025). |
|
| On June 11, 2010, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Loan Agreement with Agricultural
Development Bank of China Dongping Branch (Agricultural Development Bank), for a Thirty
Million RMB loan. The term of the agreement is from June 11, 2010 to June 10, 2011. |
|
| On June 11, 2010, Ruixing Group Co., Ltd., entered into a Guarantee Agreement with
Agricultural Development Bank to guarantee payment obligations under that certain Thirty
Million RMB Loan Agreement between Shandong Xiangrui and Agricultural Development Bank dated
as of June 11, 2010. |
|
| On July 13, 2009, Shandong Xiangrui Chemical Devices Co., Ltd., Shandong Runyin
Bio-chemical Co., Ltd., Ruixing Group Co., Ltd., and Guangyin Meng, entered into a Guarantee
Agreement to guarantee payment obligations under that certain Eighty Million RMB Uncommitted
Short Term Cycling Finance Agreement between Shandong Xiangrui and Citibank (China) Co., Ltd.,
Shanghai Branch (Citibank China) dated as of July 13, 2009. |
|
| On May 9, 2011, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Corn Kernels Purchase Agreement with
Taian Branch of China Grain Reserves Corporation, for the purchase of corn kernels between
May 9, 2011 to June 10,
2011, at an aggregate price of RMB 67,380,000. |
35
| On April 1, 2011, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Corn Kernels Purchase Agreement with
Jinan Jinliang Grains Storage Co., Ltd., for the purchase of corn kernels from May 9, 2011 to
December 31, 2011, at an aggregate price of RMB 66,000,000. |
|
| On May 11, 2011, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Purchase Agreement with Shanghai Yihai
Commerce & Trade Co., Ltd., for the purchase of corn kernels from May 11, 2011 to May 12,
2011, at an aggregate price of RMB 44,169,400. |
|
| On May 6, 2011, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Grain Purchase Agreement with Zhongjiao
Grain and Oil Storage Center, Qindao Tariff free Area, for the purchase of 7,236,442 tonnes
of corn kernels from Zhongjiao Grain and Oil Storage Center, Qindao Tariff free Area, for
RMB 2,300 to RMB 2,270 per tonne. |
|
| On June 30, 2010, Shandong Xiangrui entered into an Agreement for Sale of Corn with
Wenshang County Xingu Grain Reserve Co., Ltd., pursuant to which Shandong Xiangrui contracted
to purchase 2800 tonnes of corn from Wenshang County Xingu Grain Reserve Co., Ltd., at an
aggregate price of RMB 5,600,000. |
|
| On October 11, 2010, Shandong Xiangrui entered into an Agreement for Sale of Commodity with
Guizhou Dahua Pharmacy Co., Ltd., pursuant to which Shandong Xiangrui contracted to purchase
60 tonnes of glucose from Guizhou Dahua Pharmacy Co., Ltd., at an aggregate price of RMB
235,800. |
|
| On July 28, 2010, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Glucose Sales Contract with Shijiazhuang
Penghai Pharmacy Co., Ltd., pursuant to which Shandong Xiangrui sold 60 tonnes of glucose to
Shijiazhuang Penghai Pharmacy Co., Ltd., at an aggregate price of RMB 150,000. |
|
| On October 12, 2010, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Glucose Sales Contract with
Shijiazhuang Penghai Pharmacy Co., Ltd., pursuant to which Shandong Xiangrui sold 40 tonnes of
glucose to Shijiazhuang Penghai Pharmacy Co., Ltd. |
|
| On October 13, 2010, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Glucose Sales Contract with
Shijiazhuang Penghai Pharmacy Co., Ltd., pursuant to which Shandong Xiangrui sold 40 tonnes of
glucose to Shijiazhuang Penghai Pharmacy Co., Ltd., at an aggregate price of RMB 150,000. |
|
| On February 22, 2010, Shandong Xiangrui entered into an Agreement for Sale of Commodity
with Shanghai Suyan Trade Co., Ltd., pursuant to which Shandong Xiangrui sold 20 tonnes of
corn starch to Shanghai Suyan Trade Co., Ltd., at an aggregate price of RMB 544,000. |
|
| On May 19, 2010, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Sales Contract with Baolingbao Bios Co.,
Ltd., pursuant to which Shandong Xiangrui sold 800 tonnes of corn starch to Baolingbao Bios
Co., Ltd., at an aggregate price of RMB 2,304,000. |
|
| On August 23, 2010, Shandong Xiangrui entered into an Agreement for Sale of Corn with
Shandong Taishan Beer Co., Ltd., pursuant to which Shandong Xiangrui sold 320 tonnes of corn
starch to Shandong Taishan Beer Co., Ltd., at an aggregate price of RMB 931,200. |
|
| On February 2, 2011, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Contract of Offering Technology
Design, Key Equipments, Materials and Technical Service for Effluent Disposal Project with
Park Environment Protection Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Park Technology), pursuant to
which Park Technology provides consulting services to Shandong Xiangrui at an aggregate
service fee of RMB 17,900,000. |
|
| On January 1, 2009, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Patent License Agreement with Ruixing
Group Co., Ltd., pursuant to which Ruixing Group Co., Ltd. has licensed the right to use its
patent for the Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket from January 1, 2009 to January 1, 2019 to
Shandong Xiangrui free of charge. |
36
| On January 1, 2009, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Transportation Vehicle Lease Agreement with
Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd., pursuant to which Shandong Xiangrui rents vehicles
from Shandong Runyin for a monthly fee based on the number of vehicles rented and the
kilometer usage. |
|
| On January 1, 2009, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Steam the Purchase Agreement with Runyin
Bio-chemical, pursuant to which Runyin Bio-chemical agrees to supply steam to Shandong
Xiangrui at the price of RMB 113 per tonne from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2014. |
|
| On January 1, 2009, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Steam Sales Agreement with Shandong Xinrui
Chemical Devices Co., Ltd. (Xinrui Chemical), pursuant to which Shandong Xiangrui agrees to
supply steam to Xinrui Chemical at the price of RMB 113 per tonne from January 1, 2009 to
December 31, 2014. |
|
| On January 1, 2009, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Purchase Agreement with Shandong
Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd., pursuant to which Runyin Bio-chemical agrees to supply
electricity to Shandong Xiangrui at the price of RMB 0.68679/KWH from January 1, 2009 to
December 31, 2014. |
|
| On January 1, 2009, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Sales Agreement with Xinrui Chemical,
pursuant to which Shandong Xiangrui agrees to supply electricity to Xinrui Chemical at the
price of RMB 0.68679/KWH from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2014. |
|
| On January 1, 2009, Shandong Xiangrui entered into a Purchase Agreement with Shandong
Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd., pursuant to which Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd.
supplied auxiliary materials to the Company. |
|
| On January 1, 2008, Shandong
Xiangrui entered into a Trademark License Agreement with Ruixing
Group Co., Ltd., pursuant to which Shandong Xiangrui was licensed the right
to use the Ruixing Pinghu trademark owned by Ruixing Group. |
Director Independence
We currently do not have any independent directors, as the term independent is defined by the
rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in
the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an
adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. We
are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have a
material adverse affect on our business, financial condition or operating results.
MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON OUR COMMON
EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Information
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board trades under the symbol SAQU, however there
is not currently, and there has never been, an active trading market for our common stock, and no
information is available for the prices of our common stock, as reported by [www.quotemedia.com.]
Approximate Number of Holders of Our Common Stock
As of May
13, 2011, there were approximately 570 stockholders of record of our common stock, as
reported by our transfer agent. In computing the number of holders of record, each broker-dealer
and clearing corporation holding shares on behalf of its customers is counted as a single
stockholder.
37
Dividends
We have never declared dividends or paid cash dividends. Our board of directors will make any
future decisions regarding dividends. We currently intend to retain and use any future earnings for
the development and expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in
the near future. Our board of directors has complete discretion on whether to pay dividends,
subject to the approval of our shareholders. Even if our board of directors decides to pay
dividends, the form, frequency and amount will depend upon our future operations and earnings,
capital requirements and surplus, general financial condition, contractual restrictions and other
factors that the board of directors may deem relevant.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
We do not have in effect any compensation plans under which our equity securities are authorized
for issuance and we do not have any outstanding stock options.
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 3.02 of this report, which disclosure is
incorporated herein by reference.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
Common Stock
Our authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock and
10,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value preferred stock. Each share of common stock entitles a
stockholder to one vote on all matters upon which stockholders are permitted to vote. No
stockholder has any preemptive right or other similar right to purchase or subscribe for any
additional securities issued by us, and no stockholder has any right to convert the common stock
into other securities. No shares of common stock are subject to redemption or any sinking fund
provisions. All the outstanding shares of our common stock are fully paid and non-assessable.
Subject to the rights of the holders of the preferred stock, if any, our stockholders of common
stock are entitled to dividends when, as and if declared by our board from funds legally available
therefore and, upon liquidation, to a pro-rata share in any distribution to stockholders. We do not
anticipate declaring or paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value preferred stock.
Pursuant to our Articles of Incorporation, our board has the authority, without further stockholder
approval, to provide for the issuance of up to 10,000,000 million shares of our preferred stock in
one or more series and to determine the dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, rights
in terms of redemption, liquidation preferences, the number of shares constituting any such series
and the designation of such series. Our Board has the power to afford preferences, powers and
rights (including voting rights) to the holders of any preferred stock preferences, such rights and
preferences being senior to the rights of holders of common stock. No shares of our preferred stock
are currently outstanding. Although we have no present intention to issue any shares of preferred
stock, the issuance of shares of preferred stock, or the issuance of rights to purchase such
shares, may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of our
company.
PROVISIONS HAVING A POSSIBLE ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECT
Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws contain certain provisions that are intended to enhance
the likelihood of continuity and stability in the composition of our board and in the policies
formulated by our board and to discourage certain types of transactions which may involve an actual
or threatened change of our control. Our board is authorized to adopt, alter, amend and repeal our
Bylaws or to adopt new Bylaws. In addition, our board has the authority, without further action by
our stockholders, to issue up to 10 million shares of our preferred stock in one or more series and
to fix the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions thereof. The issuance of our preferred
stock
or additional shares of common stock could adversely affect the voting power of the holders of
common stock and could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in our
control.
38
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Our bylaws provide for the indemnification of our directors to the fullest extent permitted by the
Nevada Revised Statutes and may, if and to the extent authorized by our board of directors, so
indemnify our officers and any other person whom we have the power to indemnify against liability,
reasonable expense or other matter. This indemnification policy could result in substantial
expenditure by us, which we may be unable to recoup.
Insofar as indemnification by us for liabilities arising under the Exchange Act may be permitted to
our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to provisions of our Articles of
Incorporation and bylaws, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC, such
indemnification is against public policy and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a
claim for indemnification by such director, officer or controlling person of us in the successful
defense of any action, suit or proceeding is asserted by such director, officer or controlling
person, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling
precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification
by us is against public policy as expressed in the Exchange Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
At the present time, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving a director, officer,
employee or other agent of ours in which indemnification would be required or permitted. We are
not aware of any threatened litigation or proceeding which may result in a claim for such
indemnification.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 4.01 of this report, which disclosure is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 3.02 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
On May 13, 2011, we issued 12,363,885 shares of our common stock to Mr. Xu, the sole shareholder of
Xiangrui. The total consideration for the 12,363,885 shares of our common stock was 1 share of
Xiangrui, which is all the issued and outstanding capital stock of Xiangrui. The number of our
shares issued to Mr. Xu was determined based on an arms-length negotiation. The issuance of our
shares to Mr. Xu was made in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering and Regulation D
promulgated thereunder.
In instances described above where we issued securities in reliance upon Regulation D, we relied
upon Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act. These stockholders who received the securities
in such instances made representations that (a) the stockholder is acquiring the securities for
his, her or its own account for investment and not for the account of any other person and not with
a view to or for distribution, assignment or resale in connection with any distribution within the
meaning of the Securities Act, (b) the stockholder agrees not to sell or otherwise transfer the
purchased shares unless they are registered under the Securities Act and any applicable state
securities laws, or an exemption or exemptions from such registration are available, (c) the
stockholder has knowledge and experience in financial and business matters such that he, she or it
is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in us, (d) the stockholder had
access to all of our documents, records, and books pertaining to the investment and was provided
the opportunity ask questions and receive answers regarding the terms and conditions of the
offering and to obtain any additional information which we possessed or were able to acquire
without unreasonable effort and expense, and (e) the stockholder has no need for the liquidity in
its investment in us and could afford the complete loss of such investment. Management made the
determination that the investors in instances where we relied on Regulation D are accredited
investors (as defined in Regulation D) based upon managements inquiry into their sophistication
and net worth. In addition, there was no general solicitation or advertising for securities issued
in reliance upon Regulation D.
39
In instances described above where we indicate that we relied upon Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act in issuing securities, our reliance was based upon the following factors: (a) the issuance of
the securities was an isolated private transaction by us which did not involve a public offering;
(b) there were only a limited number of offerees; (c) there were no subsequent or contemporaneous
public offerings of the securities by us; (d) the securities were not broken down into smaller
denominations; and (e) the negotiations for the sale of the stock took place directly between the
offeree and us.
ITEM 4.01 | CHANGE IN REGISTRANTS CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT |
On May 13, 2011 concurrent with the share exchange transaction, our board of directors recommended
and approved the dismissal of S.W. Hatfield CPA, or S.W. Hatfield, as our independent auditor,
effective upon the filing of the consummation of the share exchange transaction.
SW Hatfields reports on our financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31,
2009 and December 31, 2010 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and were
not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles, except that its
report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 contained a going concern qualification as to
the ability of us to continue.
During our two most recent fiscal years ended 2009 and 2010 and during the subsequent interim
period through the date of this report, there were (1) no disagreements with S.W. Hatfield on any
matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or
procedures, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of S.W. Hatfield, would have
caused S.W. Hatfield to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection
with its reports, and (2) no events of the type listed in paragraphs (A) through (D) of Item
304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
Concurrent with the decision to dismiss S.W. Hatfield as our independent auditor, our board of
directors elected to continue the existing relationship of our new subsidiary Xiangrui with BDO
China Shu Lun Pan CPAs and appointed BDO China Shu Lun Pan CPAs as our independent registered
public accounting firm.
During the fiscal years ended 2009 and 2010 and through the date hereof, neither us nor anyone
acting on our behalf consulted BDO China Shu Lun Pan CPAs with respect to (i) the application of
accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of
audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, and neither a written report was
provided to us or oral advice was provided that BDO China Shu Lun Pan CPAs concluded was an
important factor considered by us in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or
financial reporting issue; or (ii) any matter that was the subject of a disagreement or reportable
events set forth in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) and (v), respectively, of Regulation S-K.
We furnished S.W. Hatfield with a copy of this disclosure on May 13, 2011, providing S.W. Hatfield
with the opportunity to furnish us with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether it agrees
with the statements made by us herein in response to Item 304(a) of Regulation S-K and, if not,
stating the respect in which it does not agree. A letter from S.W. Hatfield, dated May 16, 2011 is
filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this report
ITEM 5.01 | CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT |
Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 2.01 of this report, which disclosure is
incorporated herein by reference.
As a result of the closing of the reverse acquisition with Xiangrui, the former shareholder of
Xiangrui owns 93% of the total outstanding shares of our capital stock and 93% total voting power
of all our outstanding voting securities.
ITEM 5.02 | DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS |
In connection with the closing of the reverse acquisition on May 13, 2011, Mr. Timothy P. Halter,
our sole director and officer, submitted a resignation letter pursuant to which he resigned from
all offices of that he held effective immediately and from his position as our director that will
become effective on the tenth day following the mailing
by us of the Information Statement to our stockholders, which will be mailed out on or about May
17, 2011. The resignation of Mr. Timothy P. Halter is not in connection with any known disagreement
with us on any matter.
40
Guangyin Meng and Dianshun Zhang were appointed to our board of directors effective as of the
closing of the reverse acquisition on May 13, 2011.
A copy of this report has been provided to Mr. Timothy P. Halter. Mr. Timothy P. Halter has been
provided with the opportunity to furnish us as promptly as possible with a letter addressed to us
stating whether he agrees with the statements made by us in this report, and if not, stating the
respects in which he does not agree. No such letter has been received by us.
For certain biographical and other information regarding the newly appointed officers and
directors, see the disclosure under Item 2.01 of this report, which disclosure is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 5.06 | CHANGE IN SHELL COMPANY STATUS |
Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 2.01 and 5.01 of this report, which
disclosure is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
(a) | Financial Statements of Business Acquired |
Filed herewith are the following:
1. | Audited financial statements of Shandong Xiangrui for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009
and 2010. |
(d) | Exhibits |
Exhibit No. | Description | |||
2.1 | * | Share Exchange Agreement, dated May 13, 2011, among the Company, Xiangrui and Mr. Chonxing
Xu. |
||
2.2 | First Amended, Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1
to the Companys Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on August 27,2010]. |
|||
2.3 | Order Confirming First Amended, Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization [Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 2.2 to the Companys Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on August 27,2010]. |
|||
3.1 | Articles of Incorporation of the Company [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the
Companys Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on August 27,2010]. |
|||
3.2 | Bylaws of the Company [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to the Companys
Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on August 27,2010]. |
|||
10.1 | * | Loan Agreement between Shandong Xiangrui and Bank of Communications, Taian Branch, dated
June 17, 2010, for RMB 5 million. |
||
10.2 | * | Guaranty Contract between Shandong Runyin Biochemical Co., Ltd. and Bank of Communications,
Taian Branch, dated June 17, 2010. |
||
10.3 | * | Guaranty Contract between Xuchun Wang and Bank of Communications, dated June 17, 2010, for
RMB 5 million. |
||
10.4 | * | Loan Agreement between Shandong Xiangrui and Rural Cooperative Bank of Dongping, Shandong,
dated March 15, 2011, for RMB 5 million. |
41
Exhibit No. | Description | |||
10.5 | * | Loan Agreement between Shandong Xiangrui and Rural Cooperative Bank of Dongping, Shandong,
dated March 16, 2011 for RMB 5 million. |
||
10.6 | * | Guarantee Agreement between Shandong Guangda Sun & Moon Grease Co., Ltd. and Rural
Cooperative Bank of Dongping, Shandong, dated March 15, 2011, for RMB 10 million. |
||
10.7 | * | Loan Agreement between Shandong Xiangrui and Rural Cooperative Bank of Dongping, Shandong,
dated November 24, 2010, for RMB 8.5 million. |
||
10.8 | * | Maximum Amount Mortgage Contract between Shandong Runyin Biochemical Co., Ltd. and Rural
Cooperative Bank of Dongping, Shandong, dated November 24, 2010, for RMB 8.5 million. |
||
10.9 | * | Loan Agreement between Shandong Xiangrui and Agricultural Development Bank of China,
Dongping Branch, dated June 11, 2010, for RMB 30 million. |
||
10.10 | * | Guaranty Contract between Ruixing Group Co., Ltd. and Agricultural Development Bank of
China, Dongping Branch, dated June 11, 2010, for RMB 30 million. |
||
10.11 | * | Guaranty Contract between Shandong Xiangrui and Citibank Shanghai, dated July 13, 2009, for
RMB 80 million. |
||
10.12 | * | Corn Kernels Purchase Agreement with Taian Branch of China Grain Reserves Corporation. |
||
10.13 | * | Corn Kernels Purchase Agreement with Jinan Jingliang Grains Storage Co., Ltd. |
||
10.14 | * | Corn Kernels Purchase Agreement with Shanghai Yihai Commerce & Trade Co., Ltd. |
||
10.15 | * | Corn Kernels Purchase Agreement with Zhongjiao Grain and Oil Storage Center, Qingdao
Tariff-free Area. |
||
10.16 | * | Agreement for Sale of Corn between Wenshang County Xingu Grain Reserve Co., Ltd. and
Shandong Xiangrui. |
||
10.17 | * | Agreement for Sale of Commodity between Shandong Xiangrui Pharmacy Co., Ltd. and Guizhou
Dahua Pharmacy Co., Ltd. |
||
10.18 | * | Agreement for Sale of Commodity between Shandong Xiangrui and Shijiazhuang Penghai Pharmacy
Co., Ltd. |
||
10.19 | * | Agreement for Sale of Commodity between Shandong Xiangrui and Shijiazhuang Penghai Pharmacy
Co., Ltd. |
||
10.20 | * | Agreement for Sale of Commodity between Shandong Xiangrui and Shijiazhuang Penghai Pharmacy
Co., Ltd. |
||
10.21 | * | Agreement for Sale of Commodity between Shandong Xiangrui and Shanghai Suyan Trade Co., Ltd. |
||
10.22 | * | Agreement for Sale of Corn between Shandong Xiangrui and Baolingbao Bios Co., Ltd. |
||
10.23 | * | Agreement for Sale of Corn between Shandong Xiangrui and Shandong Taishan Beer Co., Ltd. |
||
10.24 | * | Contract of Offering Technology Design, Key Equipments, Materials and Technique Service for
Effluent Disposal Project. |
42
Exhibit No. | Description | |||
10.25 | * | Form of Labor Contract (English translation) for contracts signed by and between Shandong
Xiangrui and its employees. |
||
10.26 | * | Patent License
Agreement, dated January 1, 2009, between Shandong Xiangrui and Ruixing Group
Co. |
||
10.27 | * | Transportation Vehicle Lease Agreement, between Shandong Xiangrui and Shandong Ruyin
Bio-chemical Co., Ltd. |
||
10.28 | * | Steam Purchase Agreement, dated January 1, 2009, between Shandong Xiangrui and Runyin Bio-chemical. |
||
10.29 | * | Steam Sales Agreement, dated January 1, 2009, between Shandong Xiangrui and Shandong Xinrui Chemical
Devices Co., Ltd. |
||
10.30 | * | Electricity Purchase Agreement, dated January 1, 2009, between Shandong Xiangrui and Runyin Bio-chemical. |
||
10.31 | * | Electricity
Sales Agreement, dated January 1, 2009, between Shandong Xiagrnui and Xintrui Chemical
Devices Co., Ltd. |
||
10.32 | * | Auxiliary Material Purchase Agreement, dated January 1, 2009, between Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd. |
||
10.33 | * | Exclusive Technical and Consulting Service Agreement, dated May 9, 2011, between the WFOE
and Shandong Xiangrui. |
||
10.34 | * | Management Fee Payment Agreement, dated May 9, 2011, among the WFOE, Shandong Xiangrui and
the Shandong Xiangrui Shareholders. |
||
10.35 | * | Equity Interest Pledge Agreement, dated May 9, 2011, between the WFOE and the Shandong
Xiangrui Shareholders. |
||
10.36 | * | Exclusive Equity Interest Purchase Agreement, dated May 9, 2011, among the WFOE, Shandong
Xiangrui and the Shandong Xiangrui Shareholders. |
||
10.37 | * | Operating Agreement, dated May 9, 2011, among the WFOE, Shandong Xiangrui and the Shandong
Xiangrui Shareholders. |
||
10.38 | * | Proxy Agreement, dated May 9, 2011, among the WFOE, Shandong Xiangrui and the Shandong
Xiangrui Shareholders. |
||
10.39 | * | Option Agreement, dated May 13, 2011, between Mr. Chongxin Xu and Mr. Binglong Qiao. |
||
10.40 | * | Option Agreement, dated May 13, 2011, between Mr. Chongxin Xu and Mr. Guo Wang. |
||
10.41 | * | Option Agreement, dated May 13, 2011, between Mr. Chongxin Xu and Mr. Lingfa Huang. |
||
10.42 | * | Option Agreement, dated May 13, 2011, between Mr. Chongxin Xu and Mr. Xuchun Wang. |
||
10.43 | * | Trademark
License Agreement between Shandong Xiangrui and Ruixing Group Co., Ltd. |
||
16.1 | * | Letter from S.W. Hatfield CPA regarding change in certifying accountant. |
||
21 | * | Subsidiaries of the Registrant. |
||
20 | * | Press Release |
* | Filed herein |
43
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 hereunto duly authorized.
SMSA TREEMONT ACQUISITION CORP. |
||||
By: | /s/ Guo Wang | |||
Chief Executive Officer | ||||
Dated: May 16, 2011
44
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009
CONTENTS
Page | ||||
Independent Auditors Report |
F-2 | |||
Balance Sheets |
F-3 F-4 | |||
Statements of Income |
F-5 | |||
Statements of Cash Flows |
F-6 F-7 | |||
Statements of Shareholders Equity |
F-8 | |||
Notes to Financial Statements |
F-9 F-22 |
F-1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Shandong Xiangrui Pharmacy Co., Ltd.
Shandong, China
Shandong Xiangrui Pharmacy Co., Ltd.
Shandong, China
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Shandong Xiangrui Pharmacy Co., Ltd. (the
Company) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related statements of income,
shareholders equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial
reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such
opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Shandong Xiangrui Pharmacy Co., Ltd. as of December 31,
2010 and 2009, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then
ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP
Shanghai, China
March 22, 2011
Shanghai, China
March 22, 2011
F-2
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
BALANCE SHEETS
December 31 | ||||||||||
Notes | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||||
Current Assets |
||||||||||
Cash |
6,634,012 | 881,230 | ||||||||
Restricted Cash |
226,494 | 2,416,449 | ||||||||
Notes receivable |
3 | 2,236,468 | 273,045 | |||||||
Accounts receivable, net |
3 | 255,870 | 1,463,431 | |||||||
Inventories, net |
4 | 1,954,879 | 1,727,331 | |||||||
Advances to third party suppliers |
5 | 907,796 | 674,821 | |||||||
Other receivables |
5 | 104,681 | 103,664 | |||||||
VAT tax refundable |
| 433,239 | ||||||||
Amounts due from related parties |
16 | | 645,479 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets |
9 | 265,254 | 250,520 | |||||||
Total Current Assets |
12,585,454 | 8,869,209 | ||||||||
Non-current Assets |
||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
6 | 2,973,276 | 2,630,076 | |||||||
Land use rights, net |
7 | 2,542,749 | 2,604,400 | |||||||
Total Non-current Assets |
5,516,025 | 5,234,476 | ||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
18,101,479 | 14,103,685 | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are integral part of the financial statements.
F-3
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
31 December | ||||||||||
Notes | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
||||||||||
Current Liabilities |
||||||||||
Short-term bank borrowings |
8 | 8,078,276 | 5,858,059 | |||||||
Notes payable |
| 2,196,772 | ||||||||
Accounts payable to third parties |
827,993 | 1,025,657 | ||||||||
Advance from third party customers |
167,704 | 41,899 | ||||||||
Payroll and welfare payable |
19,305 | | ||||||||
Accrued expenses |
12 | 106,179 | 88,391 | |||||||
Amounts due to related parties |
16 | 2,249,526 | 2,341,295 | |||||||
Income tax payable |
9 | 150,218 | 118,855 | |||||||
VAT tax payable |
859,128 | | ||||||||
Miscellaneous tax payables |
11 | 88,937 | 5,644 | |||||||
Other payables to third parties |
10 | 205,481 | 111,278 | |||||||
Total Current Liabilities |
12,752,747 | 11,787,850 | ||||||||
Non-current liabilities |
||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities |
9 | 172,363 | 222,093 | |||||||
Total Non-current Liabilities |
172,363 | 222,093 | ||||||||
Total Liabilities |
12,925,110 | 12,009,943 | ||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies |
17 | 4,709,815 | 545,967 | |||||||
Shareholders Equity |
||||||||||
Paid-in capital |
13 | 2,416,480 | 2,416,480 | |||||||
Statutory reserves |
14 | 522,591 | 44,098 | |||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
(427,019 | ) | (596,965 | ) | ||||||
Retained earnings |
2,664,317 | 230,129 | ||||||||
Total Shareholders Equity |
5,176,369 | 2,093,742 | ||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
18,101,479 | 14,103,685 | ||||||||
The financial statements on pages F-3 to F-22 have been signed by:
General Manager: | Financial Manager: | Chief Accountant: |
The accompanying notes are integral part of the financial statements.
F-4
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Years Ended December 31 | ||||||||||
Notes | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||||
Revenues |
||||||||||
Cornstarch |
32,989,848 | 12,779,162 | ||||||||
Glucose |
8,934,164 | 4,336,391 | ||||||||
Others |
129,117 | | ||||||||
Total Revenues |
42,053,129 | 17,115,553 | ||||||||
Cost of Sales |
||||||||||
Cornstarch |
28,754,128 | 11,489,453 | ||||||||
Glucose |
7,748,407 | 4,048,677 | ||||||||
Others |
83,978 | | ||||||||
Total Cost of Sales |
(36,586,513 | ) | (15,538,130 | ) | ||||||
Gross Profit |
5,466,616 | 1,577,423 | ||||||||
Operating Expenses |
||||||||||
Selling and distribution |
(1,003,500 | ) | (571,313 | ) | ||||||
General and administrative |
(245,515 | ) | (753,023 | ) | ||||||
Total Operating Expenses |
(1,249,015 | ) | (1,324,336 | ) | ||||||
Interest Income |
30,316 | 28,982 | ||||||||
Interest Expenses |
(409,088 | ) | (278,179 | ) | ||||||
Foreign Exchange Loss |
(28 | ) | | |||||||
Gain from disposal of fixed assets |
90,663 | |||||||||
Other Income, net |
4,281 | 422,005 | ||||||||
Income Before Income Tax Expenses |
3,933,745 | 425,895 | ||||||||
Income Tax Expenses |
9 | (1,021,064 | ) | (127,261 | ) | |||||
NET INCOME |
2,912,681 | 298,634 | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are integral part of the financial statements.
F-5
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31 | ||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
||||||||||
Net income |
2,912,681 | 298,634 | ||||||||
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities |
||||||||||
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment |
686,746 | 784,829 | ||||||||
Amortization of land use rights |
61,652 | 51,421 | ||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
27,300 | 166,369 | ||||||||
Gain from disposal of fixed assets and other |
(90,635 | ) | | |||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
||||||||||
Accounts receivable to third parties |
1,180,261 | (1,211,195 | ) | |||||||
Notes receivable |
(1,963,422 | ) | (259,136 | ) | ||||||
Advances to third party suppliers, net |
(232,974 | ) | (2,620 | ) | ||||||
Other receivables |
(1,019 | ) | 1,787,727 | |||||||
Amounts due from related parties |
645,479 | (645,479 | ) | |||||||
Inventories |
(227,548 | ) | (345,791 | ) | ||||||
Accounts payable to third parties |
(197,664 | ) | (610,135 | ) | ||||||
Notes payable |
(2,196,772 | ) | 2,196,772 | |||||||
Tax payable |
31,363 | 88,808 | ||||||||
Advances from third party customers |
125,805 | 26,530 | ||||||||
Payroll and welfare payable |
19,305 | | ||||||||
Other payables to third parties |
1,469,863 | (578,057 | ) | |||||||
Amounts due to related parties |
(91,769 | ) | 200,978 | |||||||
Accrued expenses |
17,788 | (47,732 | ) | |||||||
Deferred tax assets |
(13,103 | ) | (1,509 | ) | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities |
(51,361 | ) | 9,950 | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
2,111,976 | 1,910,364 | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
||||||||||
(Increase)/decrease of restricted cash |
2,189,956 | (2,416,449 | ) | |||||||
Purchase of property and equipment |
(939,284 | ) | (39,786 | ) | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities |
1,250,672 | (2,456,235 | ) | |||||||
The accompanying notes are integral part of the financial statements.
F-6
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
Years Ended December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
||||||||
Proceeds from short-term bank borrowings |
10,640,184 | 8,562,747 | ||||||
Repayment of short-term bank borrowings |
(8,419,967 | ) | (8,557,261 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities |
2,220,217 | 5,486 | ||||||
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes |
169,919 | 4,360 | ||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in cash |
5,752,784 | (536,025 | ) | |||||
Cash, beginning of year |
881,229 | 1,417,255 | ||||||
Cash, end of year |
6,634,013 | 881,230 | ||||||
Supplementary disclosure of cash flow
information: |
||||||||
Interest expense paid |
378,772 | 278,179 | ||||||
Income taxes paid |
1,085,528 | 30,012 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are integral part of the financial statements.
F-7
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
(Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||
deficits) | other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
Statutory | Retained | comprehensive | shareholders | |||||||||||||||||
Paid-in capital | reserves | earnings | loss | equity | ||||||||||||||||
US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | ||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2008 |
2,416,480 | 3,068 | (27,475 | ) | (601,326 | ) | 1,790,747 | |||||||||||||
Net income |
| | 298,634 | | 298,634 | |||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
| | 4,361 | 4,361 | ||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income |
| | 298,634 | 4,361 | 302,995 | |||||||||||||||
Appropriation of statutory reserve |
| 41,030 | (41,030 | ) | | | ||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2009 |
2,416,480 | 44,098 | 230,129 | (596,965 | ) | 2,093,742 | ||||||||||||||
Net income |
| | 2,912,681 | | 2,912,681 | |||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
| | | 169,946 | 169,946 | |||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income |
| | 2,912,681 | 169,946 | 3,082,627 | |||||||||||||||
Appropriation of statutory reserve |
| 478,493 | (478,493 | ) | | | ||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2010 |
2,416,480 | 522,591 | 2,664,317 | (427,019 | ) | 5,176,369 | ||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are integral part of the financial statements.
F-8
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. | CORPORATE INFORMATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION |
a) | Corporate information |
Shandong Xiangrui Pharmacy Co., Ltd. (the Company) was incorporated in Dongping county of
Shandong province, China on April 15, 2005 with a registered capital of RMB 20,000,000. The
company is principally engaged in corn processing, manufacturing and sale of corn starch and
pharmaceutical grade crystalline glucose. The Company is a single entity with no subsidiaries
and operates its business in mainland China. Sales are virtually all attributable to domestic
customers. |
b) | Basis of preparation |
The financial statements have been prepared and presented in accordance with the accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP). |
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Significant accounting policies in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements are
as follows: |
a) | Use of estimates |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and
assumptions reflected in the financial statements include, but are not limited to, revenue
recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, provision for inventories, useful lives of
property and equipment and intangible assets, income tax and tax related valuation allowance,
and contingencies. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. |
b) | Foreign currency |
The functional currency of the Company is Chinese Renminbi (RMB), as determined based on the
criteria of FASB ASC 830 Foreign Currency Matters. The Company uses the U.S. dollar for
financial reporting purposes. |
The Company translates assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange
rate quoted by the Peoples Bank of China at the balance sheet date. The income and expenses
items are translated using average rates during the reporting period. Adjustments resulting from
the translation of financial statements from RMB into U.S. dollars are recorded in shareholders
equity as part of accumulated other comprehensive income translation adjustments. The
exchange rates used for the translation are listed below. |
F-9
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
b) | Foreign currency (continued) |
Year end exchange rate | Average yearly | |||||||
US$:RMB | US$:RMB | |||||||
2009 |
6.8282 | 6.8319 | ||||||
2010 |
6.6227 | 6.7353 |
c) | Fair value of financial instruments |
The Company adopted ASC 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. ASC 820 defines fair value,
establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures to be provided on
fair value measurement. |
ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in
measuring fair value as follows: |
| Level 1 Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical
assets or liabilities in active markets. |
| Level 2 Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the
marketplace; and |
| Level 3 Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity,
therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. |
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets,
accounts payable, other current liabilities, and amounts due to employees approximate their fair
value due to their short-term maturities. |
d) | Cash |
The Company considers all cash on hand and demand deposits as cash. |
e) | Restricted cash |
Restricted cash represents amounts held by banks, which are not available for the Company use,
as security for issuance of letters of credit. |
f) | Accounts receivable |
Provisions are made against accounts receivable for estimated losses resulting from the
inability of collecting payments from our customers. The Company periodically assesses accounts
receivable balances to determine whether an allowance for doubtful accounts should be made based
upon historical bad debt analysis, specific customer creditworthiness, and current economic
trends. Accounts receivable in the balance sheets are stated net of such provision, if any. |
F-10
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(CONTINUED) |
g) | Inventories |
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value at balance sheet date. Cost
of inventories is determined using the weighted average method. Provisions are made for
excessive, slow moving and obsolete inventories as well as inventories whose carrying value
exceeds their net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the
ordinary course of business, less estimated costs and expenses and related taxes necessary to
make the sale. Provision for inventories is determined on an
individual item basis. Raw material
costs are based on purchase costs while work-in-progress and finished goods comprise direct
materials, direct labor and an allocation of manufacturing overhead costs. |
h) | Property, plant and equipment |
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and are
depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives detailed as follows: |
Estimated | Estimated | Annual | ||||||||||
Category | useful life | residual value | depreciation rate | |||||||||
Buildings |
20 years | 5 | % | 4.75 | % | |||||||
Machinery |
5-10 years | 5 | % | 9.5%-19 | % | |||||||
Office equipments |
5-10 years | 5 | % | 9.5%-19 | % | |||||||
Vehicles |
10 years | 5 | % | 9.5 | % |
Expenditures for major additions or improvement that extend the useful lives of property and
equipment are capitalized as additions to the related assets. Expenditure for minor
replacements, maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the assets are
charged to expense when incurred. Retirement, sales and disposals of assets are recorded by
removing the cost and accumulated depreciation, with any resulting gain or loss reflected in the
statements of income. |
All direct and indirect costs that are related to the construction of property and equipment and
incurred before the assets are ready for their intended use are capitalized as construction in
progress. Construction in progress is transferred to specific property and equipment accounts
and commences depreciation when these assets are ready for their intended use. Interest costs
are capitalized if they are incurred during the acquisition, construction or production of a
qualifying asset and such costs could have been avoided if expenditures for the assets have not
been made. Capitalization of interest costs commences when the activities to prepare the asset
are in progress and expenditures and borrowing costs are being incurred. Interest costs are
capitalized until the assets are ready for their intended use. Capitalization of interest costs
is suspended during extended periods in which activities related to the acquisition or
construction of the qualifying assets are interrupted. No interest costs were capitalized for
the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. |
F-11
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
i) | Land use rights |
Prepayments for land use rights represent amounts paid for the right to use land in China and
are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is recorded on a straight-line
basis over the terms of the respective land use rights agreements, which are 50 years. |
j) | Revenue recognition |
The Company recognizes revenue pursuant to ASC 605 Revenue Recognition, when persuasive evidence
of sales arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the buyers price is fixed or determinable
and collection of payment is reasonably assured. Generally, these criteria are met upon shipment
of products. Shipping costs are included in selling and distribution expenses. Revenues
presented on the statements of income are net of value added taxes and sales taxes. |
k) | Cost of goods sold |
Cost of goods sold consists primarily of purchase costs of raw material, direct labor costs and
overhead expenses attributable to production and machine depreciation. |
l) | Advertising expenditures |
Advertising expenditures are expensed as incurred. There were no advertising costs incurred in
the reporting period. |
m) | Comprehensive income |
Comprehensive income is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from
investments by owners and distributions to owners. Among other disclosures, ASC 220
Comprehensive Income requires that all items that are required to be recognized under current
accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a financial statement
that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements. The Company has chosen
to report comprehensive income in the Statements of Stockholders Equity. The Companys other
comprehensive income represents foreign currency translation adjustments. |
n) | Income taxes |
Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their
respective tax assets bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income
in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The
effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income
in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce the
carrying amount of deferred tax assets if it is considered more likely than not that some
portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. |
The Company is subject to Chinas New Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Law, which became effective
on January 1, 2008 and has a uniform statutory tax rate of 25 percent. |
F-12
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
o) | Value-added tax (VAT) |
In accordance with the relevant tax laws of China, value-added taxes (VAT) are levied on the
invoiced value of sales and are payable by the purchaser. The Company is required to remit the
VAT it collects to the tax authority, but can deduct the VAT it has paid on eligible purchases.
The difference between the amounts collected and paid is presented as VAT recoverable or payable
balance on the balance sheets. |
p) | Employee benefits |
Full-time employees of the Company participate in a government-mandated multi-employee
defined contribution plan pursuant to which certain pension benefits, medical care, unemployment
insurance, employee housing fund and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. Chinese
labor regulations require the Company make contributions to the government for these benefits
based on a specific percentage of the employees salaries up to a maximum of three times the
average annual salary for the city in which the Company operates for the prior year. The Company
has no legal obligation for the benefits beyond the contributions made. The total contribution
for such employee benefits was US$5,849 and US$16,203 for the year ended December 31, 2010 and
2009, respectively. |
q) | Impairment of long-lived assets |
The Company evaluates its long-lived assets, including property and equipment for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances, such as a significant adverse change to market
conditions that will impact the future use of the assets, indicate that the carrying amount of
an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with ASC 360 Property, Plant and Equipment. When
these events occur, the Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by comparing
the carrying amount of the assets to the expected future undiscounted cash flows resulting from
the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected undiscounted
cash flow is less than the carrying amount of the assets, the Company recognizes an impairment
loss based on the excess of the carrying amount of the assets over their fair value. Fair value
is generally determined by discounting the cash flows expected to be generated by the assets,
when the market prices are not readily available. No impairment of long-lived assets was
recognized for any of the years presented. |
r) | Government grants |
We receive grants from the government. The grants received from government are recorded in the
financial statements in accordance with the purpose and the nature of the grant, either as other
income, a reduction of expenses, or a reduction of the cost of the capital investment. The
benefit of grants is recorded when performance is complete and all conditions as specified in
the agreement are fulfilled. Any refundable grant is accounted for as a liability. |
F-13
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
s) | Recently issued accounting pronouncements |
In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-06 (ASU 2010-06),
Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements, which requires reporting entities to make
new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair-value measurements including significant
transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value measurements and information on
purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3
fair-value measurements. ASU 2010-6 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after
December 15, 2009, except for Level 3 reconciliation disclosures which are effective for annual
periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU
2010-06 will have a material impact on its financial statements. |
In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09 (ASU 2010-09), Subsequent Events (Topic 855).
The amendments remove the requirements for an SEC filer to disclose a date, in both issued and
revised financial statements, through which subsequent events have been reviewed. Revised
financial statements include financial statements revised as a result of either correction of an
error or retrospective application of U.S. GAAP. ASU 2010-09 is effective for interim or annual
financial periods ending after June 15, 2010. The provisions of ASU 2010-09 are not expected to
have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the
Company. |
3. | NOTES AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET |
Accounts receivable is stated at net value. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the allowance for
doubtful accounts recorded by the Company amounted to US$1,002,080 and US$915,298, respectively. |
Notes receivable represent bank drafts that are non-interest bearing and due within three
months. Such bank drafts have been arranged with third party financial institutions by certain
customers to settle their purchases from us. The carrying amount of notes receivable approximate
their fair values due to their short maturities. |
4. | INVENTORIES, NET |
Inventories are summarized as follows: |
December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Raw materials |
1,206,001 | 1,026,025 | ||||||
Work-in-process |
386,352 | 346,894 | ||||||
Finished goods |
362,526 | 354,412 | ||||||
Total |
1,954,879 | 1,727,331 | ||||||
No provision for inventory was necessary or made at December 31, 2010 and 2009. |
F-14
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5. | ADVANCE TO THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES |
Advances to suppliers represent cash advances paid to suppliers for future purchase of raw
materials. Other receivables mainly include value added tax (VAT) benefit that is expected to be
realized within three months from balance sheet date. |
6. | PROPERTY , PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET |
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following: |
December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Buildings |
2,368,933 | 2,257,248 | ||||||
Machinery |
6,934,521 | 6,702,356 | ||||||
Office equipment |
18,911 | 17,129 | ||||||
Motor vehicles |
59,098 | 9,341 | ||||||
Total |
9,381,463 | 8,986,074 | ||||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation |
(6,484,434 | ) | (6,370,643 | ) | ||||
Subtotal |
2,897,029 | 2,615,431 | ||||||
Construction in progress |
76,247 | 14,645 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
2,973,276 | 2,630,076 | ||||||
As of December 31, 2010, the Company pledged its building with net book value of US$2,332,480 to
Shanghai Branch of Citibank to secure a long term bank loan provided by the bank to Shandong
RunYin Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd., a related party (Note 16). |
Depreciation expenses amounted to US$695,703 and US$794,192 for the years ended December 31,
2010 and 2009, respectively. Depreciation expenses have been reported in the following accounts: |
Years Ended December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Cost of inventory |
491,475 | 432,968 | ||||||
General and administrative expenses |
195,271 | 351,861 | ||||||
Total |
686,746 | 784,829 | ||||||
Depreciation expenses reported in cost of inventories are charged to cost of sales upon the
sales. |
F-15
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
7. | LAND USE RIGHTS, NET |
As of December 31, 2010, the Company pledged its land use right with net book value of
US$1,773,922 and US$768,827 to Dongping Branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and
Shanghai Branch of Citibank respectively to secure two long term bank loans provided by those
banks to Shandong RunYin Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd., a related party (Note 16). |
Land use rights are summarized as follows: |
December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Land use rights, cost |
2,766,860 | 2,766,859 | ||||||
Less: accumulated amortization |
(224,111 | ) | (162,459 | ) | ||||
Land use rights, net |
2,542,749 | 2,604,400 | ||||||
8. | BANK BORROWINGS |
The Company had the following outstanding short-term loans with banks: |
December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Agricultural Develop Bank, Dong Ping
Branch |
4,529,875 | 4,393,544 | ||||||
Rural Cooperative Bank of Dongping,
Shandong |
2,793,422 | 1,464,515 | ||||||
Bank of Communications |
754,979 | | ||||||
Total |
8,078,276 | 5,858,059 | ||||||
The Companys bank borrowings are RMB denominated loans with fixed interest rates ranging from
4.86% to 11.62%. Interest expense on bank borrowings was US$409,088 and US$278,179 for the years
ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. All bank loans are due within one year from
balance sheet date. |
9. | INCOME TAXES |
Pursuant to the new Chinas Corporate Income Tax Laws and relevant regulations that were
applicable before January 1, 2008, the Company was subject to corporate income taxes (CIT)
at a statutory rate of 25%. |
The income tax provision is summarized as follows:
Year Ended December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Current tax expense |
1,085,528 | 118,820 | ||||||
Deferred tax expense |
(64,464 | ) | 8,441 | |||||
Total income tax provision |
1,021,064 | 127,261 | ||||||
F-16
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
9. | INCOME TAXES(CONTINUED) |
A reconciliation for the provision for income taxes with amounts determined by applying the
statutory income tax rate to income before income tax is as follows: |
Year Ended December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Corporate income tax rate |
25 | % | 25 | % | ||||
Computed tax at statutory rate |
983,436 | 106,474 | ||||||
Expense not deductible for tax purposes |
37,628 | 20,787 | ||||||
Provision for income taxes |
1,021,604 | 127,261 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying
amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for
income tax purposes. Components of the Companys deferred tax assets and liabilities are as
follows: |
December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Deferred tax assets |
||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
265,254 | 250,520 | ||||||
Total deferred tax assets |
265,254 | 250,520 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities |
||||||||
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipments |
172,363 | 222,093 | ||||||
Total deferred tax liabilities |
172,363 | 222,093 | ||||||
Deferred assets are current assets while deferred liabilities are non-current liabilities.
No valuation allowance was provided for deferred tax assets in the periods presented. |
10. | OTHER PAYABLE TO THIRD PARTIES |
Other payables to third parties consist of the following: |
December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Purchases of property and equipment |
111,535 | 92,654 | ||||||
Others |
93,946 | 18,624 | ||||||
Total |
205,481 | 111,278 | ||||||
F-17
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
11. | MISCELLANEOUS TAX PAYABLES |
Miscellaneous tax payables mainly comprise local supplementary taxes that levied as a percentage
of the total income tax and VAT tax paid. Details of miscellaneous tax payables are depicted in
the following table: |
December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Urban construction tax |
46,064 | 3,135 | ||||||
Education tax |
25,837 | 1,881 | ||||||
Local supplementary tax |
8,613 | 628 | ||||||
Land use tax |
3,918 | | ||||||
Real estate tax |
2,838 | | ||||||
Personal income tax payable on behalf of
staffs |
1,667 | | ||||||
Total |
88,937 | 5,644 | ||||||
12. | ACCRUED EXPENSES |
Accrued expenses included the following: |
December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Bonus |
49,944 | 40,841 | ||||||
Freight |
56,235 | 47,550 | ||||||
Total |
106,179 | 88,391 | ||||||
13. | PAID-IN CAPITAL |
The Companys paid-in capital was held by the following shareholders in each period as follows: |
December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Lingfa Huang |
2,126,502 | 2,126,502 | ||||||
Xuchun Wang |
193,318 | 193,318 | ||||||
Binglong Qiao |
48,330 | 48,330 | ||||||
Guo Wang |
48,330 | 48,330 | ||||||
Total |
2,416,480 | 2,416,480 | ||||||
F-18
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
14. | STATUTORY RESERVES |
In accordance with the Company Law of the Peoples Republic of China, the Company should make
appropriations from after-tax profit to non-distributable reserve funds. These reserve funds
include (i) a general reserve and (ii) a discretionary fund. The Company adds an annual
statutory common reserve of at least 10% of its annual after-tax profit until such reserve has
reached 50% of its respective registered capital based on the enterprises statutory accounts.
The appropriations to discretionary fund are at the Companys discretion. These reserve funds
can only be used for specific purposes of enterprises expansion and not distributable as cash
dividends. The Company provided 10% of statutory reserve and 6% of discretionary reserve upon
distributable profit. Details of those reserves are presented as follows: |
December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Statutory reserve |
326,619 | 27,561 | ||||||
Discretionary reserve |
195,972 | 16,537 | ||||||
Total |
522,591 | 44,098 | ||||||
15. | GOVERNMENT GRANTS |
The local government granted US$76,113 to the Company in year 2009 to subsidize the Companys
operating expenditure. The amount was recorded as other income in current period. There is no
such government grant received by the Company in year 2010. There are no contingencies that
relate to such government grant. |
16. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
As of and for the years ended December 31, 2010, and 2009, the principal related parties with
which the Company had transactions are listed as follows: |
Name | Relationship | |
Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd. |
Affiliates under common control | |
Ruixing Group Co., Ltd. |
Affiliates under common control | |
Shandong Xinrui Chemical Devices Co., Ltd. |
Affiliates under common control |
F-19
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
16. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS(CONTINUED) |
For the years ended December 31, 2010, and 2009, the Company engaged in the following
significant related party transactions: |
(a) | Utility (steam and electricity) supply |
Steam supply received from |
Years Ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||||||
Shandong Runyin
Bio-chemical Co., Ltd. |
(i) | 1,661,430 | 1,228,118 | |||||||||
Electricity supply received from
Years Ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||||||
Shandong Runyin
Bio-chemical Co., Ltd. |
(i) | 1,568,885 | 959,893 | |||||||||
Electricity supplied to
Years Ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||||||
Shandong Xinrui
Chemical Devices Co.,
Ltd. |
(i) | 414,969 | 169,598 | |||||||||
(b) | Raw materials purchased from |
Years Ended December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical
Co., Ltd. |
902,054 | 474,192 | ||||||
(c) | Plant facility lease from |
Years Ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||||||
Shandong Runyin
Bio-chemical Co.,
Ltd. |
(ii) | 9,148 | 9,061 | |||||||||
(i) | See Note 17 (a). |
|
(ii) | In December 2004, the Company entered into a rental contract with the Shandong
Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd. for some plants, which are used for the production of
stearic and glycerol. The lease contract is renewed on a yearly basis. The lease payment
is around US$9,000 per year. |
F-20
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
16. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) |
(d) | Amounts due from related parties |
December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd. |
| 477,728 | ||||||
Shandong Xinrui Chemical Devices Co., Ltd. |
| 167,751 | ||||||
Total |
| 645,479 | ||||||
(e) | Amounts due to related parties |
December 31 | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
Ruixing Group Co., Ltd. |
297,285 | 244,817 | ||||||
Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd. |
1,952,241 | 2,096,478 | ||||||
Total |
2,249,526 | 2,341,295 | ||||||
17. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
(a) | Supply Commitment |
In December 2008, the Company entered into a non-cancelable contract with Shandong Runyin
Bio-chemical Co., Ltd. to secure the steam and electricity supply for the Companys
cornstarch and glucose production. The non-cancelable utility supply contract with the
Shandong Runyin Bio-chemical Co., Ltd. expires in December 2011 with a price that
approximates market price. Total amount of the contract per year would be determined by the
actual quantity of utilities consumed by the Company. For the actual value of supply
consumed by the Company in 2010 and 2009, please see Note 16. |
(b) | Loan Guarantee |
As of December 31, 2010, the Company pledged its building with net book value of
US$2,332,480 to Shanghai Branch of Citibank to secure a long term bank loan provided by the
bank to Shandong RunYin Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd. |
As of December 31, 2010, the Company pledged its land use right with net book value of
US$1,773,922 and US$768,827 to Dongping Branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
and Shanghai Branch of Citibank respectively to secure two long term bank loans provided by
those banks to Shandong RunYin Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd, a related party (Note 16). |
(c) | Capital Purchase Commitment |
In 2010, the Company entered into non-cancellable contracts with some machinery suppliers
for purchase of machinery and equipment, which amounted to US$4,709,815. In 2009, the
Company also entered into non-cancellable contracts with some machinery suppliers for
purchase of machinery and equipment, which amounted to US$545,967. All these contracts
will be settled in 2011. |
F-21
SHANDONG XIANGRUI PHARMACY CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
17. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES(CONTINUED) |
(d) | Contingencies |
The Company had no material contingent events during the reporting period. |
18. | SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION |
Business segments |
The Company operates in one reportable segment, with its primary business being the cornstarch
and stearic and glycerol production. |
Geographical segments |
All the revenue is attributed to the revenue from China. |
19. | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
In accordance with ASC 855 Subsequent Events, the Company evaluated subsequent events through
March 22, 2011, which was the date that the financial statements were issued. In the opinion of
the management, the Company had no significant subsequent events. |
F-22