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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011

¨
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____

Commission File No. 001-34422

CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED

(Name of Registrant in its Charter)

Nevada
 
87-0640467
     
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer I.D. No.)
incorporation or organization)
   

Da Bao Industrial Zone, Shishi City Fujian, China 362700
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
Issuer's Telephone Number: 86-595-8898-7588

Indicate  by check mark  whether the  Registrant  (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934  during  the  preceding  12 months  (or for such shorter  period  that the Registrant was required to file such reports),  and (2) has been subjected to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x   No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.)  Yes x     No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One)
 
Large accelerated filer ¨   Accelerated filer ¨   Non-accelerated filer ¨   Smaller reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)  Yes ¨    No  x

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:  Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: August 1, 2011, Common Stock: 29,697,976.

 
 

 

CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED.
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2011

INDEX

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   
Page
     
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     
Item 1:
Financial Statements
3-23
     
Item 2:
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
23- 43
     
Item 3:
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
43
     
Item 4:
Controls and Procedures
44-45
     
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
     
Item 1:
Legal Proceedings
45
     
Item 1A:
Risk Factors
45-64
     
Item 2:
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
64
     
Item 3:
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
64
     
Item 4:
[Reserved]
64
     
Item 5:
Other Information
64
     
Item 6:
Exhibits
64-65
 
Signatures
66

 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED

INDEX TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
Page
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011 and Audited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010
4
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
5
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
6
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
7
   
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2011
8-23

 
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CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares))

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 38,345,374     $ 15,556,772  
Accounts receivable, net
    17,186,735       48,530,539  
Inventories
    19,381,473       9,992,870  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    2,947,419       105,640  
                 
Total current assets
    77,861,001       74,185,821  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
    11,240,671       8,801,267  
Land use rights, net
    3,011,427       2,991,459  
Construction in progress
    16,581,564       13,409,068  
Intangible assets, net
    21,121,181       21,926,593  
Goodwill
    2,510,016       2,460,971  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 132,325,860     $ 123,775,179  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable, trade
    3,015,393       3,764,722  
Amount due to a shareholder
    37,539       261,789  
Income tax payable
    747       537,751  
Accrued liabilities and other payables
    3,282,060       4,858,694  
                 
Total current liabilities
    6,335,739       9,422,956  
                 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11)
               
                 
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
    -       -  
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 29,677,976 and 28,977,976 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
    29,678       28,978  
Additional paid-in capital
    50,023,172       47,377,872  
Statutory reserve
    9,263,241       9,263,241  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    9,765,211       7,402,582  
Retained earnings
    56,552,143       49,922,756  
Total China Marine Food Group Limited shareholders’ equity
    125,633,445       113,995,429  
Non-controlling interests
    356,676       356,794  
Total shareholders’ equity
    125,990,121       114,352,223  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 132,325,860     $ 123,775,179  
 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 (Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)
(Unaudited)

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
REVENUE, NET
                       
Processed seafood products
  $ 13,423,305     $ 19,394,692     $ 33,292,076     $ 35,892,599  
Marine catch
    -       352,480       75,976       750,999  
Algae-based beverage products
    8,645,909       7,810,056       15,357,726       10,564,039  
      22,069,214       27,557,228       48,725,778       47,207,637  
                                 
COST OF REVENUE (inclusive of depreciation and amortization)
                               
Processed seafood products
    (9,762,761 )     (12,530,967 )     (22,886,407 )     (23,499,987 )
Marine catch
    -       (292,709 )     (47,350 )     (581,954 )
Algae-based beverage products
    (5,155,255 )     (4,527,309 )     (9,028,359 )     (6,311,039 )
      (14,918,016 )     (17,350,985 )     (31,962,116 )     (30,392,980 )
                                 
GROSS PROFIT
    7,151,198       10,206,243       16,763,662       16,814,657  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    (676,540 )     (624,441 )     (1,339,827 )     (1,247,177 )
Sales and marketing
    (3,918,204 )     (916,747 )     (5,504,324 )     (1,301,965 )
General and administrative
    (682,351 )     (686,320 )     (1,342,983 )     (1,306,318 )
Stock-based compensation
    (663,374 )     -       (663,374 )     -  
                                 
Total operating expenses
    (5,940,469 )     (2,227,508 )     (8,850,508 )     (3,855,460 )
                                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    1,210,729       7,978,735       7,913,154       12,959,197  
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
                               
Subsidy income
    -       71,253       -       71,253  
Rental income
    24,259       22,755       48,227       45,356  
Interest income
    46,219       76,038       67,383       94,897  
Interest expense
    -       (7 )     -       (39,704 )
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    1,281,207       8,148,774       8,028,764       13,130,999  
                                 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    (269,694 )     (1,330,947 )     (1,399,495 )     (2,387,039 )
                                 
NET INCOME
    1,011,513       6,817,827       6,629,269       10,743,960  
                                 
Less: net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests
    74       (71 )     118       (366 )
                                 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
  $ 1,011,587     $ 6,817,756     $ 6,629,387     $ 10,743,594  
                                 
Other comprehensive income:
                               
- Foreign currency translation gain
    1,624,130       678,053       2,362,629       655,500  
                                 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 2,635,717     $ 7,495,809     $ 8,992,016     $ 11,399,094  
                                 
Net income per share attributable to China Marine Food Group Limited
                               
- Basic
  $ 0.03     $ 0.24     $ 0.23     $ 0.38  
- Diluted
  $ 0.03     $ 0.23     $ 0.23     $ 0.37  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding
                               
- Basic
    29,677,976       28,493,650       29,329,909       27,917,131  
- Diluted
    29,677,976       29,385,080       29,329,909       28,864,390  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 (Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

   
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
  $ 6,629,269     $ 10,743,960  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,487,294       1,382,324  
Reversal of doubtful accounts
    (157,507 )     (10,499 )
Compensatory stock awards
    2,646,000       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    31,501,311       2,099,903  
Inventories
    (9,388,603 )     (9,413,043 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (2,841,779 )     (468,155 )
Accounts payable, trade
    (749,329 )     5,146,084  
Income tax payable
    (537,004 )     (18,024 )
Accrued liabilities and other payables
    (1,576,634 )     (870,895 )
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    27,013,018       8,591,655  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (14,683 )     (152,538 )
Cash paid to construction in progress
    (4,934,302 )     -  
Addition to land use right
    -       (69,778 )
Net cash received from acquisition of a subsidiary
    -       1,008,940  
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (4,948,985 )     786,624  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Repayment of amount due to a shareholder
    (224,250 )     (1,037 )
Advance to a non-controlling shareholder of a subsidiary
    -       (141,766 )
Proceeds from the registered direct offering, net of expenses
    -       28,328,466  
Proceeds from exercise of warrants
    -       700,280  
Repayment on short-term borrowings
    -       (4,139,121 )
Dividends paid
    -       (1,302,321 )
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (224,250 )     23,444,501  
                 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    21,839,783       32,822,780  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes in cash and cash equivalents
    948,819       413,360  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    15,556,772       7,143,232  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
  $ 38,345,374     $ 40,379,372  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ 1,936,499     $ 2,405,063  
Cash paid for interest
  $ -     $ 39,704  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS                
Transfer from prepayment to land use rights
  $ -     $ 2,274,323  
Transfer from construction in progress to property, plant and equipment
  $ 1,807,283     $ -  
                 
ACQUISITION OF XIANGHE
 
Transfer from note receivable to paid for acquisition of Xianghe
  $ -     $ 26,399,696  
Consideration paid by Xianghe on behalf of Mingxiang
  $ -     $ 1,400,304  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)
(Unaudited)

    
China Marine Food Group Limited shareholders’ equity
             
   
Common stock
   
Additional
paid-in
capital
   
Statutory
reserve
   
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
   
Retained
earnings
   
Non-
controlling
interests
   
 
Total
Shareholders
equity
 
 
No. of shares
   
Amount
 
                                                                 
Balance as of December 31, 2010
    28,977,976     $ 28,978     $ 47,377,872     $ 9,263,241     $ 7,402,582     $ 49,922,756     $ 356,794     $ 114,352,223  
                                                                 
Compensatory stock awards
    700,000       700       2,645,300       -       -       -       -       2,646,000  
Net income for the period
    -       -       -       -       -       6,629,387       (118 )     6,629,269  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    -       -       -       -       2,362,629       -       -       2,362,629  
                                                                 
Balance as of June 30, 2011
    29,677,976     $ 29,678     $ 50,023,172     $ 9,263,241     $ 9,765,211     $ 56,552,143     $ 356,676     $ 125,990,121  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

NOTE1
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with both accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in audited financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.

In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments considered necessary to state fairly the results for the periods presented. The results for the period ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2011 or for any future periods.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010 has been derived from audited financial statements.

NOTE2
ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND

China Marine Food Group Limited (“China Marine” or “the Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on October 1, 1999 in the former name of New Paradigm Productions, Inc. On November 16, 2007, the Company changed its current name to “China Marine Food Group Limited”.

China Marine, through its subsidiaries, mainly engages in the manufacture and distribution of processed seafood products and trades with customers in domestic and overseas markets, as well as engaged in the sale and distribution of algae-based beverage products in the PRC with its principal place of business in Shishi City, Fujian Province, China.

China Marine and its subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to as “the Company”.

NOTE3
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the application of certain significant accounting policies as described in this note and elsewhere in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes.

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Use of estimates

In preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the balance sheets and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

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Basis of consolidation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of China Marine and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions within the Company have been eliminated upon consolidation. Results of acquired subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Company and are no longer consolidated from the date that control ceases.

 
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CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

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Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost and represent cash on hand, demand deposits placed with banks or other financial institutions and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less as of the purchase date of such investments.

The Company mainly maintains cash and cash equivalent balances at a financial institution in the PRC, which are not insured or otherwise protected. The Company had cash concentration risk of $37,498,108 and $14,364,156 as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

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Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts

Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts on an ongoing basis, using historical collection trends and aging of receivables. Management also periodically evaluates individual customer’s financial condition, credit history, and the current economic conditions to make adjustments in the allowance when it is considered necessary. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to its customers.

Accounts receivable consisted of the following:

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
             
Account receivable
  $ 17,273,100     $ 48,774,411  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
    (86,365 )     (243,872 )
Account receivable, net
  $ 17,186,735     $ 48,530,539  

As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $86,365 and $243,872, respectively.

Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows:

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
             
Beginning balance
  $ 243,872     $ 94,643  
(Reversal of) Provision for doubtful accounts
    (157,507 )     149,229  
Amounts written off
    -       -  
Ending balance
  $ 86,365     $ 243,872  

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Inventories

Inventories consist of frozen products from marine catch, processed seafood products, algae-based beverage products and materials used in the manufacture of the Company’s products. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined on a weighted average basis. Costs include purchased cost of raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead costs. The Company periodically reviews historical sales activity to determine excess, slow moving items and potentially obsolete items and also evaluates the impact of any anticipated changes in future demand. The Company provides inventory allowances based on excess and obsolete inventories determined principally by customer demand.
 
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company did not record an allowance for obsolete inventories, nor have there been any write-offs.
 
 
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CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

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Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis over the following expected useful lives from the date on which they become fully operational and after taking into account their estimated residual values:

 
Depreciable life
 
Residual value
 
Buildings
30-50 years
    10 %
Plant and machinery
5-30 years
    10 %
Motor vehicles
8-10 years
    10 %
Office equipments
5 years
    10 %

Expenditure for repairs and maintenance is expensed as incurred. When assets have retired or sold, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the results of operations.

Depreciation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $113,417, $218,730 and $86,003, $170,024, respectively, which included $72,245, $142,010 and $65,216, $129,932 in cost of revenue.

Certain property, plant and equipment with original costs of $1,048,066 have become fully depreciated as of June 30, 2011.

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Construction in progress

Construction in progress is stated at cost, which includes the cost of construction, acquisition of plant and equipment and other direct costs attributable to the construction. Construction in progress is not depreciated until such time as the assets are completed and put into operational use. No capitalized interest had been incurred during the period of construction.

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Land use rights

All land in the PRC is owned by the PRC government. The government in the PRC, according to the relevant PRC law, may sell the right to use the land for a specified period of time. Thus, all of the Company’s land purchases in the PRC are considered to be leasehold land and are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and any recognized impairment loss.

Amortization is provided over the term of the land use right agreements on a straight-line basis, which is 50 years and they will expire in 2052.

Amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $19,734, $39,231 and $18,749, $37,491, respectively, in which $2,745, $5,457 and $2,608, $5,216 were included in cost of revenue.

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Intangible assets

Intangible assets include trademarks and algae-based beverage know-how acquired from business combination and are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization and any recognized impairment loss. The trademarks are to be amortized subject to the successful registration from the PRC Trademark Authority. The algae-based beverage know-how is amortized over its estimated useful life of 10 years on a straight-line basis.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

Amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $618,379, $1,229,333 and $587,512, $1,174,809, respectively. The estimated annual amortization expense is $2,484,768 for each of the five succeeding years.

l
Impairment of long-lived assets

In accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 360-10-5, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, all long-lived assets such as property, plant and equipment, land use rights and intangible assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is evaluated by a comparison of the carrying amount of assets to estimated discounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amounts of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets. There has been no impairment as of June 30, 2011.

l
Goodwill

Goodwill represents the cost of the acquired businesses in excess of the fair value of identifiable tangible and intangible net assets purchased. The Company generally seeks the assistance of independent valuation experts in assisting them in determining the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible net assets of the acquired business.

The Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis. In this process, the Company relies on a number of factors including operating results, business plans and future cash flows. Recoverability of goodwill is evaluated using a two-step process. The first step involves a comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the process involves a comparison of the fair value and carrying value of the goodwill of that reporting unit. If the carrying value of the goodwill of a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. Goodwill of a reporting unit will be tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount. As of June 30, 2011, the Company determines that no goodwill impairment charge is required.

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Revenue recognition

In accordance with the ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition”, the Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, transfer of title has occurred or services have been rendered, the selling price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.

The Company derives revenues from the processing, distribution and sale of processed seafood products, sale of marine catch, and the sale and distribution of algae-based beverage products. The Company recognizes its revenues net of value-added taxes (“VAT”). The Company is subject to VAT which is levied on the majority of the products at the rate ranging from 13% to 17% on the invoiced value of sales. Output VAT is borne by customers in addition to the invoiced value of sales and input VAT is borne by the Company in addition to the invoiced value of purchases to the extent not refunded for export sales.

The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of products upon delivery to the customers and the transfer of title and risk of loss. The Company experienced no product returns and recorded no reserve for sales returns for the period ended June 30, 2011.

The Company has distributor arrangements with certain parties for sale of its processed seafood products and algae-based beverage products. The distributor agreements do not provide chargeback, price protection, or stock rotation rights.

Rental income from operating leases on real estate properties is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease period.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

l
Comprehensive income or loss

ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income”, establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income or loss, its components and accumulated balances. Comprehensive income or loss as defined includes all changes in equity during a period from non-owner sources. Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, as presented in the accompanying statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, consists of changes in unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation. This comprehensive income is not included in the computation of income tax expense or benefit.

l
Income taxes

The provision for income taxes is determined in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”). Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Any 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.

ASC 740 prescribes a comprehensive model for how companies should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in their financial statements uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under ASC 740, tax positions must initially be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. Such tax positions must initially and subsequently be measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the tax authority assuming full knowledge of the position and relevant facts.

For the period ended June 30, 2011, the Company did not have any interest and penalties associated with tax positions. As of June 30, 2011, the Company did not have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions.

The Company conducts major businesses in the PRC and is subject to tax in this jurisdiction. As a result of its business activities, the Company files tax returns that are subject to examination by the foreign tax authority.

l
Earnings per share

The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share.” Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common stock equivalents had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive.

 
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CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

Reconciliation from basic earnings per share to diluted earnings per share:

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Earnings for the period
  $ 1,011,587     $ 6,817,756  
                 
Determination of shares:
               
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
    29,677,976       28,493,650  
Assumed exercise of warrants
    -       891,430  
                 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    29,677,976       29,385,080  
                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.03     $ 0.24  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.03     $ 0.23  
       
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
    2011     2010  
                 
Earnings for the period
  $ 6,629,387     $ 10,743,594  
                 
Determination of shares:
               
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
    29,329,909       27,917,131  
Assumed exercise of warrants
    -       947,259  
                 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    29,329,909       28,864,390  
                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.23     $ 0.38  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.23     $ 0.37  

l
Foreign currencies translation

Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at the prevailing exchange rates at the dates of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency using the applicable exchange rates at the balance sheet dates. The resulting exchange differences are recorded in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income.

The reporting currency of the Company is the United States Dollars (“US$” or “$”). The Company's subsidiaries in the PRC maintain their books and records in its local currency, the Renminbi Yuan ("RMB"), which is the functional currency of the primary economic environment in which these entities operate.

In general, for consolidation purposes, assets and liabilities of its subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the US$ are translated into US$, in accordance with ASC Topic 830-30, “Translation of Financial Statements”, using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at prevailing average rates during the period. The gains and losses resulting from translation of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income within the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

Translation of amounts from RMB into US$1 has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective period:

   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
 
Period-end exchange rates RMB:US$1
    6.4630       6.7886  
Average exchange rates RMB:US$1 for three months period ended
    6.4924       6.8335  
Average exchange rates RMB:US$1 for six months period ended
    6.5316       6.8348  

The RMB is not freely convertible into other foreign currencies and all foreign exchange transactions must take place through authorized institutions. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ at the rates used in translation.

l
Stock-based compensation

The Company adopts ASC Topic 718-20, "Compensation - Stock Compensation" ("ASC 718-20"), using the fair value method. Under ASC 718-20, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award or using the Black-Scholes pricing model and is recognized as expense over the appropriate service period.

On April 1, 2011, the Company granted compensatory stock awards totaling 700,000 common shares to certain of its officers, directors and employees. These stock awards vested in full on the date of the grant but are subject to forfeiture in full if the grantee ceases to be employed by the Company for any reason within one year from the date of the grant, pursuant to stock award agreements between the Company and grantees dated April 1, 2011.

Based on the closing stock price of the grant date, the fair value of these stock awards are estimated to be approximately $2.6 million, which will be recognized as compensation expense, using the straight-line method, over a period of one year from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

For the three and six months period ended June 30, 2011, the recognized stock-based compensation expenses and related tax benefits were $663,374 and $99,506, respectively.

The unrecognized stock-based compensation expense as of June 30, 2011 is $2,011,245, and the remaining expected term for this expense to be recognized is 0.75 year.

l
Related parties

Parties, which can be a corporation or individual, are considered to be related if the Company has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operational decisions. Companies are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence.

l
Segment reporting

ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting” establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments on a basis consistent with the Company’s internal organization structure as well as information about geographical areas, business segments and major customers in the financial statements. For the period ended June 30, 2011, the Company operates in three principal reportable segments: sale of processed seafood products, trading of marine catch and sale of algae-based beverage products in the PRC.

 
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CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

l
Fair value measurement

ASC Topic 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” ("ASC 820-10") establishes a new framework for measuring fair value and expands related disclosures. Broadly, ASC 820-10 framework requires fair value to be determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. ASC 820-10 establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

For financial assets and liabilities, fair value is the price the Company would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. In the absence of active markets for the identical assets or liabilities, such measurements involve developing assumptions based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, internal information that is consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction that occurs at the measurement date.

l
Financial instruments

Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, amount due to a shareholder, income tax payable and accrued liabilities and other payables are carried at cost which approximates fair value. Any changes in fair value of assets or liabilities carried at fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income for each period.

l
Recent accounting pronouncements

The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements and does not believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements may be expected to cause a material impact on its financial condition or the results of its operations.

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a new accounting standard on fair value measurements that clarifies the application of existing guidance and disclosure requirements, changes certain fair value measurement principles and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this accounting guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In June 2011, the FASB issued new guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. The new guidance allows an entity to present components of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive statements. The new guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. While the new guidance changes the presentation of comprehensive income, there are no changes to the components that are recognized in net income or other comprehensive income from that of current accounting guidance. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Upon adoption, the Company will present its consolidated financial statements under this new guidance. The Company does not expect the adoption of this accounting guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

NOTE4
INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following:

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
             
Raw materials
  $ 15,927,290     $ 282,075  
Work-in-process
    3,243,502       8,946,405  
Finished goods
    47,352       542,880  
Packaging materials
    163,329       221,510  
                 
Total
  $ 19,381,473     $ 9,992,870  

For the period ended June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company recorded no allowance for slow-moving and obsolete inventories.

NOTE5
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS

In 2010, Mingxiang entered into an agreement with an independent third party in relation to the construction of an additional floor at the existing staff quarter. Total construction costs are approximately $2.2 million. The construction was completed in the first quarter of 2011 and transferred to property, plant and equipment accordingly.

In 2010, Mingxiang entered into an agreement with an independent third party in relation to the construction of an algae extraction equipment. Total equipment costs are approximately $0.2 million. The equipment was completed in the first quarter of 2011 and transferred to property, plant and equipment accordingly.

During 2010, Mingxiang entered into an agreement with an independent third party in relation to the construction of a cold storage facility. The construction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2011. Total estimated construction costs are approximately $18.2 million. As of June 30, 2011, the Company recorded approximately $16.6 million as construction in progress.

NOTE6
AMOUNT DUE TO A SHAREHOLDER

As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the amounts of $37,539 and $261,789 represented temporary advances for working capital purposes from a major shareholder, Mr. Liu, which was unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.

NOTE7
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

Non-controlling interests consisted of the following:

   
June 30, 2011
 
       
20% share of equity interest in Xianghe
  $ 505,584  
Less: advance to a non-controlling shareholder of a subsidiary
    (148,908 )
         
Net amount
  $ 356,676  

Advance to a non-controlling shareholder of the Company’s subsidiary, Xianghe, was unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

NOTE8
INCOME TAXES

For the period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the local (“United States of America”) and foreign components of income (loss) before income taxes were comprised of the following:

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Tax jurisdiction from:
           
– Local
  $ -     $ -  
– Foreign
    8,028,764       13,130,999  
                 
Income before income taxes
  $ 8,028,764     $ 13,130,999  

The provision for income taxes consisted of the following:

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Current:
           
– Local
  $ -     $ -  
– Foreign
    1,399,495       2,387,039  
                 
Deferred:
               
– Local
    -       -  
– Foreign
    -       -  
                 
Income tax expense
  $ 1,399,495     $ 2,387,039  

The effective tax rate in the years presented is the result of the mix of income earned in various tax jurisdictions that apply a broad range of income tax rates. The Company has subsidiaries that operate in various countries: Hong Kong and the PRC that are subject to tax in the jurisdictions in which they operate, as follows:

United States of America

China Marine is registered in the State of Nevada and is subjected to United States of America tax law.

As of June 30, 2011, China Marine incurred $17,844 of net operating loss carryforwards available for federal tax purposes that may be used to offset future taxable income and will begin to expire in 2028, if unutilized. The Company has provided for a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets of $6,156 on the expected future tax benefits from the net operating loss carryforwards as the management believes it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized in the future.

Hong Kong

The Company’s subsidiary, Ocean Technology, is subject to Hong Kong Profits Tax at the statutory rate of 16.5% on its assessable income for the periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As of June 30, 2011, Ocean Technology incurred $618,460 of net operating loss carryforwards available for income tax purposes. The Company has provided for a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets of $102,046 on the expected future tax benefits from the net operating loss carryforwards as the management believes it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized in the future.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

The PRC

The Company generated all of its net income from subsidiaries operating in the PRC for the period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. Shishi Rixiang Marine Food Co., Ltd. (“Rixiang”), Shishi Huabao Jixiang Water Products Co., Ltd. (Jixiang”), Shishi Huabao Mingxiang Foods Co., Ltd. (“Mingxiang”), Shishi Xianghe Food Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (“Xianghe”) and Shishi Xianglin Trading Co., Ltd. (“Xianglin”) are subject to the Corporate Income Tax governed by the Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China, at a unified income tax rate of 25%.

On October 15, 2009, Mingxiang has received a notice of recognition as an enterprise of new and high technology, which was jointly issued by the Science and Technology Department of Fujian, the Finance Department of Fujian, the State Tax Bureau of Fujian and the Local Taxation Bureau of Fujian, for a company engaged in advanced food processing technologies for the Fujian Province. As a new and high technology company, Mingxiang is qualified for a reduced income tax rate of 15% on its income before tax for a period of three years, expiring in 2012.

The reconciliation of income tax rate to the effective income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Income before income taxes from PRC subsidiaries
  $ 8,099,469     $ 13,200,244  
Statutory income tax rate
    25 %     25 %
Income tax expense at statutory tax rate
    2,024,867       3,300,061  
                 
Tax effect on utilization of net operating loss carryforwards
    -       (335 )
Tax effect from Tax Holiday
    (927,452 )     (1,210,102 )
Tax effect on net operating losses from PRC subsidiaries
    1,021       -  
Tax effect on non-taxable income
    (19,246 )     (4 )
Tax effect on non-deductible expenses
    320,305       297,419  
                 
Income taxes at effective rate
  $ 1,399,495     $ 2,387,039  

As of June 30, 2011, the PRC operation incurred $116,282 of net operating loss carryforwards available for income tax purposes that may be used to offset future taxable income and will begin to expire in 5 years from the year of incurrence, if unutilized. The Company has provided for a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets of $29,071 on the expected future tax benefits from the net operating loss carryforwards as the management believes it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized in the future. The entities in the PRC do not file a consolidated return, so only the entity that generated the losses can utilize them.

Tax Holiday

Income before income tax expense was $8,028,764 and $13,130,999 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 and was mainly attributed to subsidiaries with operations in China. Income tax related to China income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was $1,399,495 and $2,387,039. The combined unaudited pro forma effects of the income tax expense exemptions and reductions available to us are as follows:

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

   
Six Months Ended June 30, 
(Unaudited)
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Amount of tax holiday effect
  $ 927,452     $ 1,210,102  
Tax holiday effect on basic earnings per share
  $ 0.03     $ 0.05  
Tax holiday effect on diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.03     $ 0.05  

NOTE9
SEGMENT REPORTING, GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

(a)         Business information

The Company’s chief operating decision maker has been identified as chairman, Mr. Liu, who reviews consolidated results when making decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance of the Company. Based on this assessment, the Company has determined that it has three operating and reporting segments for the period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 which are processed seafood products, marine catch and algae-based beverage products.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (see Note 3). The Company had no inter-segment sales for the period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is shown in the following table for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
   
Processed seafood
products
   
Marine catch
   
Algae-based
beverage products
   
Total
 
                         
Revenue, net
  $ 13,423,305     $ -     $ 8,645,909     $ 22,069,214  
Cost of revenue
    (9,762,761 )     -       (5,155,255 )     (14,918,016 )
                                 
Gross profit
  $ 3,660,544     $ -     $ 3,490,654     $ 7,151,198  
                                 
Expenditure for long-lived assets
  $ 3,200,411     $ -     $ -     $ 3,200,411  
   
   
Three months ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Processed seafood
products
   
Marine catch
   
Algae-based
beverage products
   
Total
 
                                 
Revenue, net
  $ 19,394,692     $ 352,480     $ 7,810,056     $ 27,557,228  
Cost of revenue
    (12,530,967 )     (292,709 )     (4,527,309 )     (17,350,985 )
                                 
Gross profit
  $ 6,863,725     $ 59,771     $ 3,282,747     $ 10,206,243  
                                 
Expenditure for long-lived assets
  $ 65,842     $ -     $ 8,991     $ 74,833  

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

   
Six months ended June 30, 2011
 
   
Processed seafood
products
   
Marine catch
   
Algae-based
beverage products
   
Total
 
                         
Revenue, net
  $ 33,292,076     $ 75,976     $ 15,357,726     $ 48,725,778  
Cost of revenue
    (22,886,407 )     (47,350 )     (9,028,359 )     (31,962,116 )
                                 
Gross profit
  $ 10,405,669     $ 28,626     $ 6,329,367     $ 16,763,662  
                                 
Expenditure for long-lived assets
  $ 4,948,985     $ -     $ -     $ 4,948,985  
                                 
   
Six months ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Processed seafood
products
   
Marine catch
   
Algae-based
beverage products
   
Total
 
                                 
Revenue, net
  $ 35,892,599     $ 750,999     $ 10,564,039     $ 47,207,637  
Cost of revenue
    (23,499,987 )     (581,954 )     (6,311,039 )     (30,392,980 )
                                 
Gross profit
  $ 12,392,612     $ 169,045     $ 4,253,000     $ 16,814,657  
                                 
Expenditure for long-lived assets
  $ 222,316     $ -     $ 8,991     $ 231,307  

Expenditure for long-lived assets incurred for the period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 mainly relates to the construction of a cold storage facility which will be used for both processed seafood products and marine catch segments.

(b)         Geographic information

The Company’s operations are located in two main geographical areas. The Company’s sales by geographical market are analyzed as follows:

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenue, net
                       
The PRC
  $ 22,069,214     $ 27,452,049     $ 48,649,802     $ 46,807,626  
Asia
    -       105,179       75,976       400,011  
Total revenue, net
  $ 22,069,214     $ 27,557,228     $ 48,725,778     $ 47,207,637  

All the Company’s long-lived assets are located in the PRC in both periods.

NOTE10
CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK

The Company is exposed to the following concentrations of risk:

(a)         Major customers

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, one customer represented more than 10% of the Company’s revenue. This customer accounts for 11% of the Company’s revenue amounting to $5,231,600, with $2,598,518 of accounts receivable.

 
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CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

For the six months ended June 30, 2010, no customer represented more than 10% of the Company’s revenue and accounts receivable, respectively.

(b)         Major vendors

The following is a table summarizing the purchases of raw materials from vendors that individually represents more than 10% of the total purchases for the period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 and their outstanding balances as at period-end dates.

   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
Vendors
 
Purchases
   
Percentage
of total purchases
 
Accounts
payable, trade
 
                     
Vendor A
    $ 14,597,064       52 %   $ -  
Vendor B
      4,343,738       16 %     167,792  
Vendor C
      3,015,155       11 %     108,270  
                           
 
Total:
  $ 21,955,957       79 %   $ 276,062  
   
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
Vendors
 
Purchases
   
Percentage
of total purchases
 
Accounts
payable, trade
 
                           
Vendor A
    $ 8,792,219       31 %   $ -  
Vendor D
      6,089,731       22 %     192,062  
Vendor E
      3,943,074       14 %     130,588  
Vendor C
      3,219,519       11 %     69,868  
Vendor B
      2,930,170       10 %     123,798  
                           
 
Total:
  $ 24,974,713       88 %   $ 516,316  

(c)       Credit risk

Financial instruments that are potentially subject to credit risk consist principally of trade receivables. The Company believes the concentration of credit risk in its trade receivables is substantially mitigated by its ongoing credit evaluation process and relatively short collection terms. The Company does not generally require collateral from customers. The Company evaluates the need for an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information.

(d)       Exchange rate risk

The reporting currency of the Company is the US$. To date, the majority of the revenues and costs are denominated in RMB and a significant portion of the assets and liabilities are denominated in RMB. As a result, the Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk as its revenues and results of operations may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between US$ and RMB. If the RMB depreciates against US$, the value of the RMB revenues and assets as expressed in US$ financial statements will decline. The Company does not hold any derivatives or other financial instruments that expose to substantial exchange rate risk.

 
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CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

(e)      Economic and political risks

Substantially all of the Company’s products are processed in the PRC. The Company’s operations are subject to various political, economic, and other risks and uncertainties inherent in the PRC and not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. Among other risks, the Company’s operations are subject to the risks of restrictions on transfer of funds; export duties, quotas, and embargoes; domestic and international customs and tariffs; changing taxation policies; foreign exchange restrictions; and political conditions and governmental regulations in the PRC.

NOTE11
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

(a)
Operating lease commitments

Ocean Technology leased certain office space under a non-cancellable operating lease agreement with a term of 3 years with fixed monthly rentals that expired on February 17, 2011. On January 7, 2011, Ocean Technology renewed the captioned office space under a non-cancellable lease agreement for a further term of 3 years with fixed monthly rental, expiring on February 17, 2014, and generally not containing significant renewal options. Total rent expenses for the six months period ended June 30, 2011 was $39,618. Future minimum rental payments due under the non-cancelable operating lease agreement are approximately $211,000 in total for the following three years.

(b)
Capital commitments

In 2010, Mingxiang entered into an agreement with an independent third party in relation to the construction of the cold storage facilities. The construction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2011. Total estimated construction costs are approximately $18.2 million. As of June 30, 2011, the Company recorded approximately $16.6 million as construction in progress. Hence the aggregated contingent payments related to the third party contractor are approximately $1.6 million as of June 30, 2011.

(c)
Guarantees

As of June 30, 2011, Mingxiang is contingently liable as guarantor with respect to the loans of $773,634 (equivalent to RMB5,000,000) and $464,181 (equivalent to RMB3,000,000) to two unrelated third parties, Shishi Yu Ching Knitting and Clothing Company (“Yu Ching”) and Shishi Han Jiang Hua Lian Knitting and Clothing Factory (“Han Jiang Hua Lian”), respectively. The term of these guarantees commenced from July 2009 through July 2011, with a renewal provision of 2 years. Should Yu Ching or Han Jiang Hua Lian fail to make their debt payments due at any time from the date of guarantees, Mingxiang will be obligated to perform under the guarantees by primarily making the required payments, including late fees and penalties. The maximum potential amount of future payments that the Mingxiang is required to make under the guarantees is $1,237,815 (equivalent to RMB8,000,000).

According to the Personal Guarantee Agreement between Mingxiang and Mr. Liu, Mr. Liu agreed to bear all liabilities and costs incurred from a direct claim by the creditor if either Yu Ching or Han Jiang Hua Lian fails to make payment to the creditor upon due dates.

In accordance with ASC 460-10 “Guarantees”, a guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligations it assumes under certain guarantees. Mingxiang did not receive any consideration for the guarantee and has determined the fair value of the indemnification to be insignificant. As of June 30, 2011, the Company has not recorded any liabilities under these guarantees.

 
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CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)

NOTE – 12           SUBSEQUENT EVENT

In accordance with ASC 855 “Subsequent Events”, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued, we have evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after June 30, 2011 up through the date we issued the condensed consolidated financial statements.

On February 15, 2011, the Company entered into an Investor Relations Consulting Agreement with Hayden Communications International, Inc (“HCI”) to provide consulting services for the Company. In connection with such service, the Company agreed to issue 20,000 shares of restricted common stock to HCI. The shares of common stock were valued at $51,800 or $2.59 per share and issued on July 14, 2011.

We did not have any material recognizable subsequent event except above issuance of shares.
 
NOTE  – 13           COMPARATIVE FIGURES
 
Comparative figures of earning per shares and weighted average shares outstanding for the preceding year have been restated to conform with the current calculation basis.
 
 
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

The following review concerns the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, which should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto presented in the Form 10-Q.

Forward Looking Statements

The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding our capital needs, business strategy and expectations. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "plan", "intend", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential" or "continue", the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Actual events or results may differ materially. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update these statements, or disclose any difference between its actual results and those reflected in these statements. The information constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

OVERVIEW

We are a holding company whose primary business operations are conducted through our direct, wholly owned subsidiary, Ocean Technology (China) Company Limited (“Ocean Technology”), and its subsidiaries, Shishi Rixiang Marine Foods Co., Ltd. (“Rixiang”), Shishi Huabao Mingxiang Foods Co., Ltd. (“Mingxiang”), Shishi Huabao Jixiang Water Products Co., Ltd. (“Jixiang”), and Shishi Xianglin Trading Co., Ltd. (“Xianglin”), which are incorporated in the PRC. We engage in the business of processing, distribution and sale of processed seafood products and algae-based beverage products, as well as the sale of marine catch. Our objective is to establish ourselves as a leading producer of processed seafood products and algae-based beverage products in the PRC and overseas markets.

 
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Reverse acquisition and private placement

On November 17, 2007, we completed a reverse acquisition transaction with Ocean Technology through a share exchange with Ocean Technology’s former stockholders.

Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, the former shareholders of Ocean Technology exchanged 100% of their outstanding capital stock in Ocean Technology for approximately 15,624,034 shares of our common stock, or approximately 93.15% of our outstanding shares of common stock after the share exchange. In connection with the share exchange, a majority of our shareholders of record as of November 16, 2007 approved a resolution by our Board of Directors to change our name from New Paradigm Productions, Inc. to China Marine Food Group Limited (“China Marine”). The name change became effective on January 9, 2008 upon the filing of a Certificate of Amendment to our Amended Articles of Incorporation with the State of Nevada on the twentieth day following the mailing of a Definitive Information Statement to our shareholders.

Concurrently with the closing of the reverse acquisition on November 17, 2007, we completed a private placement of our securities to certain accredited investors who subscribed for units consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase one-fifth of one share of our common stock. The investors subscribed for aggregate of 6,199,441 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,239,888 shares of our common stock at $3.214 per unit. The units were offered and sold pursuant to exemptions from registration under the Securities Act, including without limitation, Regulation D and Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act. Each warrant issued to the investors had a term of three years and was exercisable at any time for a price equal to $4.1782 in cash or on a cashless exercise basis. All unexercised warrants expired in November 2010.

For accounting purposes, the share exchange transaction was treated as a reverse acquisition with Ocean Technology as the acquirer and China Marine as the acquired party. When we refer herein 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 Ocean Technology on a consolidated basis unless the context suggests otherwise.

Sales

We are a seafood producer engaged in the processing, distribution and sale of seafood products and algae-based beverage products, as well as the sale of marine catch. In 2010, we became a manufacturer of algae-based soft drinks through our acquisition of an 80% interest in Xianghe, which is also an operating subsidiary of Ocean Technology. Two other subsidiaries, Mingxiang and Jixiang are property holding companies. These two companies operate to manage our land use rights and properties, including our production plant, cold storage facility, office tower and staff dormitory.

 
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All our land use rights and properties, including production plant, cold storage facility, office tower and staff dormitory, are managed by Mingxiang and Jixiang. All rental income, which is relatively immaterial, compared to our principal revenues from sale of processed seafood products, beverage products and trading of marine catch, is recognized as "Other Income" in our financial statements. In particular, Mingxiang and Rixiang are responsible for the rental income related to the collection on the 31 and 4 shop spaces, respectively, at our factory in Dabao Industrial Zone. The rental contracts are based on a 1-year lease term.

Our dried processed seafood products include dried prawns, dried squids, dried file fish, roasted prawns, shredded roasted squids, roasted squids, roasted file fish and other seafood items. Our dried processed seafood is predominantly sold under our registered trademark, the “Mingxiang” brand name. Our brand name has been awarded the “Fujian Famous Brand” award by the Fujian Commerce Authority. Our dried processed seafood products are mainly sold to distributors in Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, who in turn distribute them to major supermarkets and retailers throughout these provinces.

The raw materials for our processed seafood products are solely purchased from independent fishermen in nearby markets for further processing. In respect of the sales of marine catch, we simply buy the marine catch from the suppliers and then sell to the customers on a direct basis. The marine catch is predominantly sold to distributors in Liaoning, Fujian and Shandong provinces, some of whom directly export the marine catch to South Korea and Taiwan.

On January 1, 2010, Mingxiang exercised its option to acquire 80% of the registered capital stock (the “Shares”) of Xianghe pursuant to the terms of a share purchase agreement dated January 1, 2010. Xianghe is a Fujian-based manufacturer of the branded Hi-Power algae-based soft drinks. Hi-Power was developed by the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute at Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences in coordination with the founder, Qiu. Hi-Power is marketed as a high-protein content drink, low in calories and fat, which provides the consumers a combination of immune system benefits, improved digestion and reductions in hyperglycemia and hypertension. Hi-Power’s target market focuses on health-conscious consumers in China’s fast-growing beverage market. Xianghe has a network of distributors in Fujian and Zhejiang which sell Hi-Power to retail food stores, restaurants, food supply dealers and the hospitality industry.

Sales of our processed seafood products accounted for approximately 60.8% and 70.4% of our total sales in the second quarter of 2011 and 2010, respectively. Sales of our algae-based beverage products accounted for approximately 39.2% and 28.3% of our total sales in the second quarter of 2011 and 2010, respectively. We expect the sales of our algae-based beverage products will remain strong in the coming years given our continuous expansion into untapped areas and contribution over the related sales and marketing campaigns since our acquisition at the beginning of 2010.

A detailed breakdown of our sales by major geographical markets is set out in the section “Results of Operations” herein.

 
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Factors that can affect our sales are as follows:

·
The level of sales is dependent on the supply of raw materials on a timely basis. Raw material costs accounted for approximately 71.8% and 76.2% of our total cost of revenue of processed seafood products in the second quarter of 2011 and 2010, respectively. The availability of these raw materials could be affected by a large number of factors, including, inter alia, the availability of fish stock, weather conditions, water contamination, government policies and regulations where such fishing is carried out, the stability of supplies from fishermen and pressure from environmental or animal rights groups.

·
Specifically, fishing activities in waters around the PRC are restricted in June and July each year to ensure sustainable aquatic resources. As such, some of our suppliers such as fishermen are restricted from fishing during this period due to the restrictions against fishing along the Taiwan Strait imposed by the PRC’s Ministry of Agriculture. There is no assurance that the PRC government may not impose more stringent fishing regulations, including but not limited to longer or more frequent periods that restrict fishing.

·
Any shortage or contamination in the supply of or increase in the prices of the raw materials for our processed seafood and algae-based beverage products will adversely affect our sales.

·
In March 2011, the northern region of Japan experienced a severe earthquake followed by a tsunami. The earthquake and tsunami caused extensive and severe structural damage in Japan, including heavy damage to roads and railways as well as fires in many areas, and a dam collapse and damage to several nuclear reactors. Although to date the damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami have not damaged our access to raw materials, there can be no assurance that such access may not be affected. Even though government officials and health experts in Japan and China stated the doses of nuclear radiation leaks are low and not a threat to human health unless the tainted products are consumed in abnormally excessive quantities, concern of seafood contamination can also adversely affect our sales of seafood products as a result of consumers’ perception of food safety in relation to the nuclear radiation leaks in Japan.

·
Our ability to maintain existing accreditations such as HACCP, ISO9001:2000, ISO14001:2004 and the EU Export Certification accreditations will affect our ability to maintain our presence in our existing market and to expand into new market territories.

·
Our ability to price our products competitively against existing competitors and new market entrants by achieving economies of scale.

·
Our ability to build on our established track record and reputation as a supplier of high quality processed seafood products and capability to deliver products in a timely manner.

 
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·
Our ability to maintain existing business relationships and to secure new customers, which may be affected by the general economic or political conditions in our local and overseas markets.

·
Our ability to introduce new products to capture a wider group of consumers and to cater to different and changing consumers’ preferences.

·
Our purchase of the beverage business involves the risk of entering into a new business.

·
Our ability to respond successfully to changes in the highly competitive beverage marketplace domestically and internationally.

Please refer to the section “Risk Factors” herein for further information on other factors that may affect our revenue.

Production facilities and employees

Our production facilities are located at Dabao Industrial Zone, Xiangzhi Town, Shishi City, Fujian Province, PRC. We have four production lines for the processing of dried processed seafood products: roasted file fish, roasted prawns, shredded roasted squid and roasted squids, and one production line for the processing of frozen seafood products.

As at June 30, 2011, we employed 988 employees.

Seasonality

We do not experience any significant seasonality in relation to sales for our processed seafood and algae-based beverage products. However, sales for our processed seafood products are usually higher before and during the Chinese New Year and lower during summer time. Sales for our algae-based beverage products are expected to be higher before and during the Chinese New Year and during summer time.

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Acquisition of land for development of cold storage facilities

On November 6, 2009, we won the auction for the purchase of the 40-year use right of a land in Shishi City, Fujian. Covering an area of 8,691.4 square meters, the land is located next to the fishing port and our production facilities in the same city. The purchase price for the land use right is $2.3 million which has been fully paid as of December 31, 2009.

 
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In September, 2010, we began to build cold storage facilities on the land with a capacity of approximately 20,000 tons, to take advantage of its proximity to the port where we obtain fresh marine catch to be processed into seafood products. We are financing the total estimated $20.0 million in land use rights and construction costs from funds generated by operations and the facilities are expected to be operational in the second half of 2011. Subsequent to full settlement of the land cost, a formal agreement with the local land and resources department was executed on December 30, 2009. We have paid approximately $16.6 million in relation to the construction costs as at June 30, 2011 to secure the overall construction costs associated with the cold storage facilities.

We intend to provide high standard, modernized cold storage, freezing and ice making services to the port area through the exclusive cold storage facilities. We may utilize certain cold storage spaces on our own going forward which will not only help to reduce storage costs but also expect to improve margins for our current seafood segments as a result of bulk purchases at favorable prices.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We derive our sales from the sales of processed seafood products, marine catch and algae-based beverage products, the breakdown of our sales and gross profit by product, as well as by geographical location of our customers for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 are set out below:

Breakdown of our past performance by principal products and geographical region

Sales by product

   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
         
2010
         
2011
         
2010
       
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
 
                                                 
Processed seafood products
    13,423       60.8       19,395       70.4       33,292       68.3       35,893       76.0  
Marine catch      -       -       352       1.3       76       0.2       751       1.6  
Algae-based beverage products
    8,646       39.2       7,810       28.3       15,358       31.5       10,564       22.4  
Total
    22,069       100.0       27,557       100.0       48,726       100.0       47,208       100.0  

 
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Sales by geographical region

   
Three months ended June 30, 2011
 
   
Processed seafood
products
   
Marine catch (3)
   
Algae-based
beverage products
   
Total
 
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
 
PRC
                                               
Shandong
    966       7.2       -       -       -       -       966       4.4  
Zhejiang
    6,018       44.8       -       -       969       11.2       6,987       31.7  
Fujian
    5,678       42.3       -       -       7,677       88.8       13,355       60.5  
Guangdong/ Shenzhen
    599       4.5       -       -       -       -       599       2.7  
Jiangsu/ Shanghai
    158       1.2       -       -       -       -       158       0.7  
Sichuan/ Chongqing
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Others
    4       0.0       -       -       -       -       4       0.0  
Total PRC (1)
    13,423       100.0       -       -       8,646       100.0       22,069       100.0  
Asia (2)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
    13,423       100.0       -       -       8,646       100.0       22,069       100.0  
                                                                 
   
Three months ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Processed seafood
products
   
Marine catch (3)
   
Algae-based
beverage products
   
Total
 
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
 
PRC
                                                               
Shandong
    1,288       6.6       -       -       -       -       1,288       4.7  
Zhejiang
    8,550       44.1       -       -       -       -       8,550       31.0  
Fujian
    6,479       33.4       247       70.2       7,067       90.5       13,793       50.0  
Guangdong/ Shenzhen
    1,264       6.5       -       -       489       6.3       1,753       6.4  
Jiangsu/ Shanghai
    1,176       6.1       -       -       254       3.2       1,430       5.2  
Sichuan/ Chongqing
    637       3.3       -       -       -       -       637       2.3  
Others
    1       0.0       -       -       -       -       1       0.0  
Total PRC (1)
    19,395       100.0       247       70.2       7,810       100.0       27,452       99.6  
Asia (2)
    -       -       105       29.8       -       -       105       0.4  
Total
    19,395       100.0       352       100.0       7,810       100.0       27,557       100.0  

 
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Six months ended June 30, 2011
 
   
Processed seafood
products
   
Marine catch (3)
   
Algae-based
beverage products
   
Total
 
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
 
PRC
                                               
Shandong
    2,798       8.4       -       -       -       -       2,798       5.7  
Zhejiang
    14,296       43.0       -       -       969       6.3       15,265       31.3  
Fujian
    13,563       40.7       -       -       14,389       93.7       27,952       57.4  
Guangdong/ Shenzhen
    1,541       4.6       -       -       -       -       1,541       3.2  
Jiangsu/ Shanghai
    1,090       3.3       -       -       -       -       1,090       2.2  
Sichuan/ Chongqing
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Others
    4       0.0       -       -       -       -       4       0.0  
Total PRC (1)
    33,292       100.0       -       -       15,358       100.0       48,650       99.8  
Asia (2)
    -       -       76       100.0       -       -       76       0.2  
Total
    33,292       100.0       76       100.0       15,358       100.0       48,726       100.0  

   
Six months ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Processed seafood
products
   
Marine catch (3)
   
Algae-based
 beverage products
   
Total
 
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
 
PRC
                                               
Shandong
    2,707       7.6       -       -       -       -       2,707       5.7  
Zhejiang
    15,627       43.6       -       -       140       1.3       15,767       33.4  
Fujian
    11,668       32.5       351       46.7       9,236       87.4       21,255       45.0  
Guangdong/ Shenzhen
    2,705       7.5       -       -       886       8.4       3,591       7.6  
Jiangsu/ Shanghai
    1,987       5.5       -       -       254       2.4       2,241       4.8  
Sichuan/ Chongqing
    1,198       3.3       -       -       -       -       1,198       2.5  
Others
    1       0.0       -       -       48       0.5       49       0.1  
Total PRC (1)
    35,893       100.0       351       46.7       10,564       100.0       46,808       99.1  
Asia (2)
    -       -       400       53.3       -       -       400       0.9  
Total
    35,893       100.0       751       100.0       10,564       100.0       47,208       100.0  

Notes:

(1)
Sales to PRC include sales to local PRC distributors who in turn sell our products to Taiwan and South Korea. Such sales amounted to $nil and $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2011 and 2010, respectively.
(2)
Sales to Asia mainly relate to exports to the Philippines.

 
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(3)
Marine catch sales are deemed as opportunistic trading of fresh seafood in blocks and therefore the sales volume could be fluctuated significantly quarter over quarter.

Three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to three months ended June 30, 2010, and Six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to six months ended June 30, 2010

Sales

Our revenue decreased by approximately $5.5 million or 19.9% from $27.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 to $22.1 million for the same period ended June 30, 2011. The decrease in revenue was mainly due to the softness in sales of our processed seafood products as a result of consumers’ perception of food safety in relation to the nuclear radiation leaks in Japan earlier this year, partially offset by the increase in sales of the newly acquired algae-based beverage business. Sales of our processed seafood products decreased by $6.0 million or 30.8% year over year to $13.4 million, whereas sales of algae-based beverage products increased by $0.8 million or 10.7% to $8.6 million for the same periods under review.

Our revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased to $48.7 million by approximately $1.5 million or 3.2% compared to $47.2 million we realized during the six months ended June 30, 2010. Sales of our processed seafood products decreased by $2.6 million or 7.2%, whereas sales of our marine catch segment decreased by $0.7 million or 89.9%. Sales of algae-based beverage products increased by $4.8 million or 45.4% to $15.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011. The six months year over year rate of increase is much higher than the rate of increase for the three months year over year comparison for sales of algae-based beverage products because the second quarter of last year had more shipments compared to the first quarter of last year as a result of the continuous contribution of the related sales and marketing campaigns since the beginning of 2010.

The processed seafood products operations continued to grow significantly during the first quarter of 2011 as our products continue to gain market acceptance, particularly in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces. However, sales of processed seafood products declined in the second quarter of 2011 as a result of consumers’ perception of food safety in relation to the nuclear radiation leaks in Japan earlier this year. Although sales declined beginning in late March through the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010, we believe that sales have stabilized as of June 30,2011.While we are confident that the seafood we use to produce our processed seafood products are safe, it is unclear how long it will take for consumer confidence in seafood products to normalize.

This is the second year for our recognition of sales of our algae-based beverage products since the acquisition on January 1, 2010. We have reorganized the distribution network of our beverage segment and reduced our coverage solely to Fujian province during 2010.  After gaining experience in Fujian last year, we expanded our distribution into Zhejiang province in the second quarter of this year. Given our continuous contribution to the related sales and marketing campaigns and our expansion plan into more untapped areas, we expect the sales of our beverage segment to remain strong in the coming years. Accordingly, the number of sales staff has increased significantly since January 1, 2010 from 23 to 172, as of June 30, 2011.

 
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Having recognized that the processed seafood and algae-based beverage products segments have significant growth potential and attractive profit margin, we will continue to focus our resources on these two segments.

Cost of revenue

Our cost of revenue comprises the cost of our processed seafood operations and the cost of our marine catch, as well as the cost of our algae-based beverage products. The breakdown is as follows:

   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
         
2010
         
2011
         
2010
       
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
 
                                                 
Processed seafood products
    9,763       65.4       12,531       72.2       22,887       71.6       23,500       77.3  
Marine catch
    -       -       293       1.7       47       0.2       582       1.9  
Algae-based beverage products
    5,155       34.6       4,527       26.1       9,028       28.2       6,311       20.8  
Total
    14,918       100.0       17,351       100.0       31,962       100.0       30,393       100.0  

Cost of revenue – Processed seafood products

Our cost of revenue comprises mainly raw materials, packaging materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. The following table sets out details of our cost of revenue:

   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
         
2010
         
2011
         
2010
       
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
 
                                                 
Raw materials
    7,012       71.8       9,545       76.2       16,708       73.0       17,572       74.8  
Packaging materials
    1,154       11.8       1,652       13.2       2,819       12.3       3,018       12.8  
Direct labor
    788       8.1       551       4.4       1,518       6.6       1,275       5.4  
Manufacturing overhead
    809       8.3       783       6.2       1,842       8.1       1,635       7.0  
Total
    9,763       100.0       12,531       100.0       22,887       100.0       23,500       100.0  

 
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Raw materials

Raw materials comprise mainly seafood such as fish, prawns and squids. We use seafood which are fished from the open sea and not bred through aquaculture. The costs of these raw materials are dependent on the prevailing market prices. There is a stable and abundant supply from the existing market. We are located close to the Xiangzhi (Shishi) fishing port, which is one of the largest fishing ports in Fujian province, and one of the state-level fishing port centres.

We believe our strategic location allows us to have up-to-date information on the market price of our raw materials and this has allowed us to purchase our raw materials at the best available price. Our proximity to our suppliers has also allowed us to have fresh supplies of raw materials and this has enabled us to ensure freshness and quality in our finished products. The proximity has also enabled us to reduce raw material transportation costs and lead-time to obtain our supplies.

Since the nuclear disaster in Japan earlier this year, there was an upward pressure on the prices of our raw materials, including small-sized seafood materials, as a result of fiercer competition with the breeding farms where the small-sized seafood materials are used as feeds.

Raw material costs accounted for approximately 73.0% and 74.8% of our cost of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  The decrease was primarily because the percentage of increase in direct labor costs and manufacturing overhead was higher than that in raw material costs for the period under review.

The decrease in raw material costs for the periods under review was mainly due to our decreased production and sales of processed seafood products, whereas direct labor and manufacturing overhead are relatively considered as invariable cost factors comparing to raw materials and packaging materials.
 
The percentage of raw materials cost as a proportion of the total cost of revenue is affected by the product mix for the relevant financial year and the market price of the raw materials. We mitigate the fluctuation in pricing by bulk purchasing and stock management. We are able to stock up our raw materials when prices are lower, as we have our own cold storage facility and we can also utilize other nearby facilities for storage when needs arise. This will ensure a steady supply of raw materials for the processing of seafood products throughout the year.
 
Packaging materials

Packaging materials accounted for approximately 12.3% and 12.8% of our cost of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The decrease was primarily because the percentage of increase in direct labor costs and manufacturing overhead was higher than that in packaging costs for the period under review.

The decrease in packaging material costs for the periods under review was mainly due to the decreased production and sales of processed seafood products. We have experienced a mild price increase in packaging materials during the periods under review due to inflation and use of individual packages for some of our new products.

 
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Direct labor

Direct labor costs accounted for approximately 6.6% and 5.4% of our cost of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Direct labor costs are dependent on factors such as production volume, number of employees, wage rate and applicable government regulations (including minimum wage requirements, statutory welfare and insurance fund contributions). The fluctuation in direct labor costs as a percentage of costs of sales is dependent on the degree of processing required for the end products. The increase in our production scale over the past few years has enabled us to enjoy economies of scale and higher productivity through job specialization and training.

The total headcount for the processed seafood segment as at June 30, 2011 has slightly decreased to 795 from 808 as at the second quarter end of 2010. The increase in direct labor costs for the periods under review was mainly due to the increased wage rates since April 2011 so as to cope with the market standard.

Manufacturing overhead

Manufacturing overhead comprises depreciation, water, electricity and other fuel costs which are used directly in the production of finished goods.

The increase in manufacturing overhead for the periods under review was mainly due to the inflated costs and the expansion of production facilities during the periods under review.

Cost of revenue - Marine catch

   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
         
2010
         
2011
         
2010
       
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
 
                                                 
Raw materials
    -       -       279       95.3       36       76.6       522       89.6  
Other expenses
    -       -       14       4.7       11       23.4       60       10.4  
Total
    -       -       293       100.0       47       100.0       582       100.0  

Raw materials

We buy the marine catch from the suppliers and then sell to the customers on a direct basis. The marine catch is predominantly sold to overseas customers and distributors in Liaoning, Fujian and Shandong provinces, some of whom directly export the marine catch to South Korea and Taiwan.

The decrease in raw material costs for the periods under review was in line with the decreased sales of trading materials.

 
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Other expenses

Other expenses mainly relate to the costs of packaging materials and ice required to keep the freshness for the marine catch.

Cost of revenue – Algae-based beverage products

Our cost of revenue comprises mainly raw materials, packaging materials and manufacturing overhead. The following table sets out details of our cost of revenue:

   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
         
2010
         
2011
         
2010
       
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
 
                                                 
Raw materials
    758       14.7       707       15.6       1,340       14.8       1,168       18.5  
Packaging materials
    3,524       68.4       3,074       67.9       6,127       67.9       4,157       65.9  
Manufacturing overhead
    873       16.9       746       16.5       1,561       17.3       986       15.6  
Total
    5,155       100.0       4,527       100.0       9,028       100.0       6,311       100.0  

Raw materials

Raw materials comprise mainly the algae extracts and other beverage ingredients such as herbal powder and sugar. The costs of these raw materials are dependent on the prevailing market prices, which are relatively stable as there is a stable and abundant supply from the existing market.

Raw material costs accounted for approximately 14.8% and 18.5% of our cost of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The percentage of raw materials cost as a proportion of the total cost of revenue is affected by the product mix for the relevant financial period and the market price of the raw materials.

Packaging materials

Packaging materials comprise iron and aluminium foils, which are used to produce the cans, and paper boxes. The costs of these raw materials are dependent on the prevailing market prices with a stable and abundant supply from the existing market.
 
Packaging materials accounted for approximately 67.9% and 65.9% of our cost of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The increase in the percentage of packaging materials cost as a proportion of the total cost of revenue during the periods under review was mainly due to the price increase in packaging materials as a result of inflation.
 
 
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Manufacturing overhead

We utilize third party manufacturers to produce our algae-based beverage products. Manufacturing costs are charged based on the production volume. We are going to use a number of manufacturers going forward so as to mitigate the concentration risks.

Gross profit by product

   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2010
         
2010
         
2010
         
2010
       
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
 
                                                 
Processed seafood products
    3,660       51.2       6,864       67.2       10,405       62.1       12,393       73.7  
Marine catch
    -       -       59       0.6       29       0.2       169       1.0  
Algae-based beverage products
    3,491       48.8       3,283       32.2       6,330       37.7       4,253       25.3  
Total
    7,151       100.0       10,206       100.0       16,764       100.0       16,815       100.0  

Gross profit margin by product

   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
%
   
%
   
%
   
%
 
Processed seafood products
    27.2       35.4       31.3       34.5  
Marine catch
    -       17.0       37.7       22.5  
Algae-based beverage products
    40.4       42.0       41.2       40.3  
Total
    32.4       37.0       34.4       35.6  

Gross profit

Gross profit dropped by 29.9% or $3.0 million, from $10.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 to $7.2 million for the same period in 2011. Overall gross profit margin dropped by 4.6 percentage points from 37.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2010 to 32.4% for the same period in 2010. Gross profit margin for the processed seafood products operations decreased from 35.4% to 27.2%. The deterioration of gross profit margin for the processed seafood segment was mainly due to the decreased scale of production and the increased costs of raw materials, packaging materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. Gross profit margin for the algae-based beverage segment decreased from 42.0% to 40.4% for the same periods under review mainly due to the increased costs of packaging materials and manufacturing overhead.

 
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Similarly, gross profit slightly dropped by 0.3% or $0.1 million, to $16.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 comparing to the same period in 2010. Overall gross profit margin for the six months ended June 30, 2011 dropped by 1.2% to 34.4% from 35.6% for the same period in 2010. Gross profit margin for the processed seafood products operations decreased from 34.5% to 31.3%, whereas gross profit margin for the algae-based beverage segment was increased from 40.3% to 41.2% for the same periods under review.

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization accounted for approximately 2.7% and 2.6% of our total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 respectively. Depreciation and amortization was mainly related to the amortization of intangible assets associated with the acquisition of the beverage business declared effective at the beginning of 2010. The algae-based beverage know-how is amortized over its estimated useful life of 10 years, on a straight-line basis, at a yearly amortization charge of approximately $2.5 million.

Sales and marketing expenses

Our sales and marketing expenses comprise mainly salaries of sales and marketing staff, investor relations fees, advertising and promotional costs.

Our sales and marketing expenses accounted for approximately 11.3% and 2.8% of our total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 respectively. The increase in the sales and marketing expenses was mainly due to the increase of advertising and promotional costs so as to strengthen our brand position in both existing and new markets and cope with the marketing strategies associated with the newly acquired beverage products. Accordingly, the number of sales staff has further increased from 94 in 2010 to 217 as at June 30, 2011, of which 172 were related to the beverage products segment.

General and administrative expenses

Our general and administrative expenses comprise mainly salaries and staff benefits for employees, legal and professional fees, research and development costs, traveling and entertainment expenses.

Our general and administrative expenses accounted for approximately 2.8% of our total revenue for each of the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
 
 
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Stock-based compensation

On April 1, 2011, the Company granted compensatory stock awards totaling 700,000 common shares to certain of its officers, directors and employees.  Based on the closing stock price of the grant date, the fair value of these stock awards are estimated to be approximately $2.6 million, which is recognized as compensation expense, using the straight-line method, over a period of one year from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

Other income

Other income relates mainly to rental income and interest income.

Rental income relates to the collection of rent on the 35 shop spaces at our factory in Dabao Industrial Zone. The rental contracts are based on a one year lease term. Interest income is earned from cash balances with banks as a result of operational cash inflow and net proceeds from the private placement and registered direct offering of common stock which took place in November 2007 and January 2010, respectively.

Interest expense

Our interest expense relates to interest costs incurred on the various short-term bank borrowings taken by us for working capital requirements. Our interest expense accounted for approximately 0.1% of our total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2010. We have repaid all short-term bank borrowings during the first quarter of 2010.

Income before income tax

Our income before income tax decreased by $5.1 million or 38.9%, from $13.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 to $8.0 million for the same period in 2011. The decrease was mainly due to the combination of the decrease in sales of 7.2% for the processed seafood segment, the decrease in corresponding gross profit margin by 3.2%, and the increase in the sales and marketing expenses and the stock-based compensation costs, which was partially offset by the increase in sales of 45.4% for the algae-based beverage segment and the corresponding improved gross profit margin of 0.9%, as a result of the factors described above.

Income tax expense

Our profit is subject to the prevailing tax rate applicable to the respective jurisdictions in which we operate.

Rixiang, Jixiang, Mingxiang, Xianghe and Xianglin are subject to the Corporate Income Tax governed by the Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China, at a unified income tax rate of 25%.
 
 
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In 2009, Mingxiang received a notice of recognition as an enterprise of new and high technology, which was jointly issued by The Science and Technology Department of Fujian, The Finance Department of Fujian, The State Tax Bureau of Fujian and The Local Taxation Bureau of Fujian for the Company engaged in advanced food processing technologies for Fujian province. As a new and high technology company, Mingxiang is qualified for a reduced tax rate of 15% on its assessable income for the period of three years, through 2012. Income tax expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $1.4 million and $2.4 million, respectively. The effective tax rates were 17.4% and 18.2%, respectively, for the same periods under review.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our operations are funded through a combination of shareholders’ equity, borrowings and internally generated funds from our operations. Our cash and cash equivalents as at June 30, 2011 amounted to approximately $38.3 million, without any short-term bank loans after the full repayment during the first quarter of 2010.

A summary of our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
 
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
US$’000
 
2011
   
2010
 
             
Net cash provided by operating activities
    27,013       8,592  
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (4,949 )     787  
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (224 )     23,444  
                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    21,840       32,823  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    948       413  
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
    15,557       7,143  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
    38,345       40,379  

Net cash provided by operating activities

Our net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 amounted to approximately $27.0 million, which was an increase of $18.4 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities for the same period in 2010. The increase was mainly attributable to the decrease in accounts receivable of $31.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, partially offset by the decreased net income earned of $4.1 million during the same periods under review.

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, our net cash used in investing activities was approximately $4.9 million which was mainly attributable to the additional costs for the construction of the cold storage facilities.
 
 
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, our net cash used in financing activities was approximately $0.2 million which was attributable to the repayment of amount due to a shareholder.

Our net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $23.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, which was mainly attributable to the net proceeds from the registered direct offering of common stock taken place in January 2010, partially offset by the repayment of short-term bank loans in the first quarter of last year.

Capital resources

We believe that after taking into account of our cash position, available bank facilities and cash generated from operating activities, we have adequate working capital to satisfy our current operating expenditures for the next twelve months. From time to time, we may identify new expansion opportunities for which there will be a need to use cash. We manage our cash based on thorough consideration of our corporate strategy as well as the macro economic situation. Factors we take into account when managing our cash include interest rates, foreign currency fluctuation as well as the flexibility in executing our acquisition and operational strategies.

We are currently building the cold storage facilities adjacent to the fishing port with a capacity of approximately 20,000 tons, to take advantage of its proximity to the port where we obtain fresh marine catch to be processed into seafood products. We are financing the total estimated $20.0 million in land use rights and construction costs from available funds and expect to run the new facility in the second half of 2011. We have paid approximately $16.6 million in relation to the construction costs as at June 30, 2011 to secure the overall construction costs associated with the cold storage facilities.

After the registered direct offering of common stock and repayment of bank loans during 2010, the relative cost of capital resources decreased correspondingly given the increase in the equity financing and reduced level of debt borrowings.

Apart from the expansion plan discussed above and the commitments set out in the section of “Commitments and Contingencies” herein, we do not have any other material commitments for capital expenditures and other expenditures. We believe that the current operating activities would be able to generate adequate cash flows supporting the daily operations for the next twelve months. We do not have any further fund raising plan at the moment.
 
 
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating lease commitments

Ocean Technology leased certain office space under a non-cancellable operating lease agreement with a term of 3 years with fixed monthly rentals that expired on February 17, 2011. On January 7, 2011, Ocean Technology renewed the office space under a non-cancellable lease agreement for a further term of 3 years with fixed monthly rental, expiring on February 17, 2014, and generally not containing significant renewal options. Total rent expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $39,618. Future minimum rental payments due under the non-cancelable operating lease agreement are approximately $211,000 in total for the following three years.

Capital commitments

In 2010, Mingxiang entered into an agreement with an independent third party in relation to the construction of the cold storage facilities. The construction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2011. Total estimated construction costs are approximately $18.2 million. As of June 30, 2011, the Company recorded approximately $16.6 million as construction in progress. Hence the aggregated contingent payments related to the third party contractor are approximately $1.6 million as of June 30, 2011.

Guarantees

As of June 30, 2011, Mingxiang is contingently liable as guarantor with respect to the loans of $773,634 (equivalent to RMB5,000,000) and $464,181 (equivalent to RMB3,000,000) to two unrelated third parties, Shishi Yu Ching Knitting and Clothing Company (“Yu Ching”) and Shishi Han Jiang Hua Lian Knitting and Clothing Factory (“Han Jiang Hua Lian”), respectively. The term of these guarantees commenced from July 2009 through July 2011, with a renewal provision of 2 years. Should Yu Ching or Han Jiang Hua Lian fail to make their debt payments due at any time from the date of guarantees, Mingxiang will be obligated to perform under the guarantees by primarily making the required payments, including late fees and penalties. The maximum potential amount of future payments that the Mingxiang is required to make under the guarantees is $1,237,815 (equivalent to RMB8,000,000).

According to the Personal Guarantee Agreement between Mingxiang and Mr. Liu, Mr. Liu agreed to bear all liabilities and costs incurred from a direct claim by the creditor if either Yu Ching or Han Jiang Hua Lian fails to make payment to the creditor upon due dates.

In accordance with ASC 460-10 “Guarantees”, a guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligations it assumes under certain guarantees. Mingxiang did not receive any consideration for the guarantee and has determined the fair value of the indemnification to be insignificant. As of June 30, 2011, the Company has not recorded any liabilities under these guarantees.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

This section should be read together with the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included as Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
 
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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements and does not believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements may be expected to cause a material impact on its financial condition or the results of its operations.

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a new accounting standard on fair value measurements that clarifies the application of existing guidance and disclosure requirements, changes certain fair value measurement principles and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this accounting guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In June 2011, the FASB issued new guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. The new guidance allows an entity to present components of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive statements. The new guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. While the new guidance changes the presentation of comprehensive income, there are no changes to the components that are recognized in net income or other comprehensive income from that of current accounting guidance. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Upon adoption, the Company will present its consolidated financial statements under this new guidance. The Company does not expect the adoption of this accounting guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE EXPOSURE

Our sales are denominated in RMB and US dollars whilst our purchases and operating expenses are mostly denominated in RMB. As such, we may be exposed to any significant transactional foreign exchange exposure for our operations. However, to the extent that we may enter into transactions in currencies other than RMB in the future, particularly as we penetrate into overseas markets, our financial results may be subject to fluctuations among those foreign currencies and RMB.

The percentage of our sales denominated in RMB and US dollars are as follows:

   
Six months ended June 30,
 
(%)
 
2011
   
2010
 
Sales
           
RMB
    99.8       99.2  
US dollars
    0.2       0.8  
Total
    100.0       100.0  
 
 
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On July 21, 2005, the RMB was unpegged against the US dollars and pegged against a basket of currencies on a “managed-float currency regime”. As at June 30, 2011, the exchange rate was approximately US$1.00 to RMB6.4630. There is no assurance that the PRC's foreign exchange policy will not be further altered. In the event that the PRC's policy is altered, significant fluctuations in the exchange rates of RMB against US dollars may arise. As a result, we will be subject to significant foreign exchange exposure and in the event that we incur foreign exchange losses, our financial performance will be adversely affected.

We do not have a formal hedging policy with respect to our foreign exchange exposure as our foreign exchange gains/ losses for the periods under review have been relatively insignificant. We will continue to monitor our foreign exchange exposure in the future and will consider hedging any material foreign exchange exposure should the need arise. Should we enter into any hedging transaction in the future, such transaction shall be subject to review by our Board of Directors. In addition, should we establish any formal hedging policy in the future, such policy shall be subject to review and approval by our board prior to implementation.

INFLATION

During the periods under review, inflation did not have a material impact on our financial performance.

Web Site Access to Our Periodic SEC Reports

You may read and copy any public reports we filed with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet site http://www.sec.gov that contains reports and information statements, and other information that we filed electronically.

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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS
 
Foreign Exchange Risk

While our reporting currency is the US dollar, almost all of our consolidated revenues and consolidated costs and expenses are denominated in RMB. All of our assets are denominated in RMB except for some cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivables. As a result, we are exposed to foreign exchange risk as our revenues and results of operations may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between US dollar and RMB. If the RMB depreciates against the US dollar, the value of our RMB revenues, earnings and assets as expressed in our US dollar financial statements will decline. We have not entered into any hedging transactions in an effort to reduce our exposure to foreign exchange risk.
 
 
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Inflation

Inflationary factors such as increases in the costs of our products and overhead costs may adversely affect our operating results. Inflation in China has recently increased substantially. Reports indicate that inflation in China increased to a 35-month high of 6.4 percent in June 2011. These factors have led to the adoption by the Chinese government, of various corrective measures designed to restrict the availability of credit or regulate growth and contain inflation. Price inflation can affect our ability to maintain current levels of gross margin and selling and distribution, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues if we are unable to pass along raw material price increases to customers. Similarly, the cost of the ongoing construction of our new facility and the installation of our equipment may increase as a result of these recent inflationary trends, which are expected to continue in the near future. Accordingly, inflation in China may weaken our competitiveness domestically or in international markets.

ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Pengfei Liu, and Principal Financial Officer, Marco Hon Wai Ku, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") as of June 30, 2011.

Under Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), the term “disclosure controls and procedures” means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2011 were effective such that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. A controls system cannot provide absolute assurance, however, that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.
 
 
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Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.

During the most recent quarter ended June 30, 2011, there has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Under Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), the term “internal control over financial reporting” is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the issuer's board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:

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Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the issuer;

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Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the issuer are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and

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Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the issuer's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. 
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are not involved in any material pending legal proceedings at this time, and management is not aware of any contemplated proceeding by any governmental authority.

ITEM 1A. 
RISK FACTORS

RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS

We are dependent on the supply of fresh seafood in our production of processed seafood products and disruptions in the supply of fresh seafood could adversely affect our business operations.

We use fresh seafood as the primary ingredient in our processed seafood products. Our processed seafood products accounted for approximately 68.3% and 76.0% of our sales for the six months period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Our production of processed seafood products is largely dependent on the continuous supply of fresh seafood, which in turn could be affected by a large number of factors, including but not limited to, environmental factors, the availability of seafood stock, weather conditions, water contamination, the policies and regulations of the governments of the relevant territories where such fishing is carried out, the ability of the fishing companies and fishermen that supply us to continue their operations and pressure from environmental or animal rights groups.

 
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Specifically, fishing activities in waters around the PRC are restricted in certain months to ensure sustainable aquatic resources. In particular, the PRC Ministry of Agriculture imposes restrictions against fishing in the South China Sea in the months of June and July. There is no assurance that the PRC government may not impose more stringent fishing regulations, including but not limited to longer or more frequent periods that restrict fishing. Such restrictions against fishing or unfavorable weather conditions have a direct impact on the availability of the raw materials required for the production of our processed seafood products, and could lead to a shortage and/or an increase in the prices of our raw materials. Any shortage in the supply of or increase in the prices of the raw materials for our processed seafood products will adversely affect our business, profitability and financial condition.

The nuclear disaster in Japan that occurred in 2011, can also affect the continuous supply and pricing of our supply of the fresh materials.

Our profitability will be affected by fluctuations in the prices of our major raw materials.
 
Our financial performance may be affected by changes in production costs brought about by fluctuations in the prices of our raw materials. Our major raw materials are fresh seafood which accounted for approximately 73.0% and 74.8% of our total cost of sales of processed seafood products for the six months period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The prices of our major raw materials may fluctuate due to changes in supply and demand conditions. Any shortage in supply or upsurge in demand of our major raw materials may lead to an increase in prices, which may adversely affect our profitability due to increased production costs and lower profit margins.

We are dependent on several major customers. In the event any one of these major customers ceases to purchase or reduce their purchases from us, and we are unable to secure new contracts, our sales will be adversely affected.
 
Our top five major customers accounted for approximately 40.2% and 33.7% of our sales for the six months period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. In the event these customers do not continue to purchase from us or reduce their purchases from us or develop their own abilities to manufacture the products that we sell to them, and we are unable to secure new contracts or new customers that can replace the loss of these customers within a short time frame, our business and profitability may be adversely affected.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, one customer represented more than 10% of the Company’s revenue. This customer accounts for 11% of the Company’s revenue amounting to $5,231,600, with $2,598,518 of accounts receivable.

 
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We are dependent on certain major suppliers for our raw materials. In the event we are no longer able to secure raw materials from these suppliers and are unable to find alternative sources of supply at similar or more competitive rates, our operations and profitability will be adversely affected.
 
For the production of our processed seafood and algae-based beverage products, we rely on our major suppliers for a significant portion of the supply of raw materials. Purchases from our top five suppliers of raw materials accounted for approximately 90.6% and 88.6% of our total purchases of raw materials for the six months period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively; In the event that we are unable to secure our raw materials from these suppliers and we are unable to find alternative sources of supply at similar or more competitive rates, our business and operations will be adversely affected.

Our profitability and continued growth is dependent on our ability to yield commercially viable products, to enhance our product range and expand our customer base.
 
The seafood processing industry is highly competitive. The growth potential of the seafood processing industry is dependent on population growth and consumer preferences. Therefore, we believe that our profitability and continued growth is dependent on our ability to expand our customer base in existing and new markets by introducing new products that are fast growing and profitable in the populations that we serve, as well as our ability to develop commercially viable products through our product development efforts. If we do not succeed in these efforts, the growth of our sales may slow down and adversely affect our profitability.
 
Since we do not have long-term contracts with our suppliers and customers, there is no guarantee that our suppliers will continue to supply us with raw materials, or that our customers will continue to purchase our products.
 
We do not have long-term contracts with our suppliers and our customers. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we will continue to be able to obtain sufficient quantities of raw materials in a timely manner from our existing suppliers on acceptable terms, or that our existing customers will continue to purchase our products on terms that are acceptable to us or at all. In the event that we are unable to source for new suppliers or new customers on terms that are acceptable to us, our business and operations will be adversely affected.

There is no assurance that we will be able to execute our future plans successfully, or that our future plans will result in commercial success.
 
We intend to, inter alia and expand our operations and production capacity in the PRC by constructing new cold storage facilities. While the new production facilities, which increased our capacity by 100%, were completed in 2009, there can be no assurance that the construction of, the new cold storage facilities will be completed and start operating in the second half of 2011 as expected. Our expansion plans involve a number of risks, including inter alia the costs of investment in fixed assets, costs of working capital tied up in inventories, as well as other working capital requirements. Our expansion will also depend on our ability to secure new customers and/or sufficient orders. Failure to secure new customers or sufficient orders or to meet our customers’ orders would materially and adversely affect our business and financial performance.

 
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There is no assurance that our future plans will result in commercial success. If we are unable to execute our expansion plans successfully, our business and financial performance would be materially and adversely affected.
 
Changes in consumer preferences or discretionary consumer spending could adversely impact our results.
 
Our continued growth and success depends in part on the popularity of our products. Sales of our processed seafood products, marine catch and algae-based beverage products as a percentage of our total sales for the period under review were as follows:

   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
         
2010
         
2011
         
2010
       
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
   
US$’000
   
%
 
                                                 
Processed seafood products
    13,423       60.8       19,395       70.4       33,292       68.3       35,893       76.0  
Marine catch
    -       -       352       1.3       76       0.2       751       1.6  
Algae-based beverage products
    8,646       39.2       7,810       28.3       15,358       31.5       10,564       22.4  
Total
    22,069       100.0       27,557       100.0       48,726       100.0       47,208       100.0  

Shifts in consumer preferences or dieting habits away from processed seafood products or algae-based beverage products will materially affect our business. In addition, our continued success depends, in general, on the economic conditions, disposable income and consumer confidence in the countries in which we sell our products, all of which can affect discretionary consumer spending in such countries. Adverse changes in these factors would reduce the flow of customers and limit our pricing which will reduce our profitability.
 
Our business activities are subject to certain laws and regulations and our operations may be affected if we should fail to have in force the requisite licenses and permits.
 
We are required to obtain various licenses and permits in order to conduct our business of production and export of processed seafood products. These include the Hygiene Registration Certificate, which is a requirement in order to carry on the production of food products in the PRC, as well as the HACCP certificate and EU export registration, which is a requirement in order to export our processed seafood products to certain countries. Our business is also subject to applicable laws and regulations.
 
 
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Any failure to comply with the conditions stipulated in our licenses and permits may lead to their revocation or non-renewal. Any failure to observe the applicable laws and regulations may lead to the termination or suspension of some or all of our business activities or penalties being imposed on us. The occurrence of any of these events may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
Our processed seafood products may be illegally tampered with such that they are rendered unfit for consumption and have to be recalled and destroyed.
 
Our processed seafood products are packed in plastic materials that can be illegally tampered with. Illegal tampering of our processed seafood products could result in such products being rendered unfit for consumption or cause them to fail to meet customer specifications, health and/or safe handling requirements. This may lead to a loss of customer confidence in our products; affect our reputation, cause product recalls and/or product destruction. In addition, we may incur substantial litigation costs and may be ordered to compensate consumers in the event of any illness or death caused by the consumption of an illegally tampered seafood product.
 
In the event that our processed seafood products are recalled or destroyed as a result of illegal tampering or a claim is made against us arising from the consumption of our products, our reputation, business goodwill and sales will be adversely affected.
 
Product or raw material deterioration will lead to loss of sales, higher costs, negative publicity, and payment of compensation to our customers and/or product liability claims.
 
Our raw materials and frozen seafood products, being perishable in nature, may deteriorate due to various reasons such as malfunctioning cold storage facilities, delivery delays or poor handling. This may lead to a delay in production or delivery of our products, a loss in revenue, costs incurred in the purchase of replacement raw materials and payment of compensation to our customers. Any deterioration in our raw materials or processed seafood products could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and reputation.

Currently, we do not have any product liability insurance in respect of our products. We believe that premiums for product liability insurance are high compared to the risk of claims. In the event that the consumption of our processed seafood products causes harm, illness or death to a consumer of our products, whether as a result of product deterioration, spoiling, sabotage, willful action, omission or negligence, we may be liable to complaints, lawsuits and claims from consumers of our products which in turn could generate negative publicity and materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and our operations.
 
 
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Outbreak of disease or widespread contamination in any of the raw materials that we use in our production or any food scares may lead to a loss in consumer confidence and reduce the demand for our processed seafood products.

One of our competitive strengths is our established brand name and track record. We have received several awards and certificates for our high quality products, including the “Green Food” award. Any outbreak of disease or widespread contamination in any of the raw materials that we use in the production of our products or food scares in the markets in which our processed seafood products are manufactured or sold may have an adverse impact on our business as it may lead to a loss in consumer confidence and reduce the demand of our processed seafood products. It may also affect our sources of supply and we may have to look for alternative sources of supply which may be more costly, or which may not be available. If this develops into actual events, our operations and profitability will be adversely affected.
 
Any failure to meet health and hygiene standards may result in the suspension of licenses, accreditations or the loss of our ability to import and export our products.
 
We are subject to annual checks carried out by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the PRC (CIQ). The CIQ’s annual check encompasses the inspection of food preparation, production and processing operations, as well as health checks on our employees. Failure to meet the required standards may result in our being required to take remedial measures to meet the health and hygiene standards, or in extreme cases, the cancellation or suspension of the license(s) and accreditation(s) required for us to carry on our operations. In the event that this should occur, our operations and financial condition will be materially and adversely affected and could lead to a loss in customer confidence in our products.
 
In addition, the CIQ makes random inspections on the processed seafood and algae-based beverage products that we export. Failure to meet the required standards of hygiene may affect our ability to export our processed seafood and algae-based beverage products and meet our customers’ orders on time. It may also lead to a restriction on our ability to export our processed seafood and algae-based beverage products which will materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and operations.
 
We bear the risk of loss in shipment of our products and have no insurance to cover such loss.
 
Under the shipping terms of our standard customer contracts, we bear the risk of loss in shipment of our products and do not insure this risk. Since management considers the risk of loss to be minimal, with export sales representing about 0.2% of our total sales for the six months period ended June 30, 2011. Moreover, we believe that the shipping companies that we use carry adequate insurance or are sufficiently solvent to cover any loss in shipment. Nevertheless, there can be no assurance that we will be adequately reimbursed upon the loss of a significant shipment of our products.
 
 
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We are dependent on our Executive Directors and Executive Officers. Any loss in their services without suitable replacement may adversely affect our operations.

Our success to date has been largely due to the contribution of Pengfei Liu, our Executive Chairman and CEO. Mr. Liu is the founder of our Company, and has spearheaded our expansion and growth. He is responsible for our operations, marketing, public relations, strategic planning and development of new products and markets. Our continued success is dependent, to a large extent, on our ability to retain his services.
 
The continued success of our business is also dependent on our key management and operational personnel. We rely on their experience in the processed seafood and marine catch industry, product development, sales and marketing and on their relationships with our customers and suppliers.

The loss of the services of any of our executive directors or executive officers without suitable replacement or the inability to attract and retain qualified personnel will adversely affect our operations and hence, our revenue and profits.
 
We are dependent on our customers’ ability to maintain and expand their sales and distribution channels. Should these distributors be unsuccessful in maintaining and expanding their distribution channels, our results of operations will be adversely affected.
 
Demand for our products from end-consumers and our prospects depend on the retail growth and penetration rate of our products to end-consumers. Sales of our products are conducted mainly through distributors, over whom we have limited control. As of June 30, 2011, our distribution network is comprised of 18 exclusive distributors for our dried processed seafood products located in six provinces and 7 exclusive distributors for our algae-based beverage products located in two provinces. These distributors sub-distribute our dried processed seafood products to about 3,200 retail points and our algae-based beverage products to 15,000 retail points, including major supermarkets. We are thus dependent on the sales and distribution channels of our distributors for broadening the geographic reach of our products. Should these distributors be unable to maintain and expand their distribution channels, our results of operations and financial position will be adversely affected.

Failure to compete effectively in a competitive environment may affect our profitability.
 
We operate in the highly competitive processed seafood industry. We believe that our major competitors include international and domestic seafood processors. Some of these competitors may have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources, stronger brand name recognition and larger existing customer base than we do.
 
We also believe that these competitors may have the ability to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies or may adapt more quickly to changes in customer requirements or may devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sales of their products than us.
 
There is no assurance that we will be able to continue competing successfully against present and future competitors. We believe that important factors to achieving success in our industry include maintaining customer loyalty by cultivating long-term customer relationships, achieving consistent product renewal and maintaining the quality of our products. If we are unable to attain these, we may lose our customers to our competitors and this will adversely affect our market share. Increased competition may also force us to lower our prices, thus reducing our profit margins and affecting our financial performance and condition. Such competition may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of operations.

 
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Any outbreak of earthquake, tsunami, adverse weather or oceanic conditions or other calamities may result in disruption in our operations and could adversely affect our sales.
 
We are based in Fujian province which is situated in southeast China on the coast of the East China Sea. Fujian is a vital navigation hub between the East China Sea and South China Sea, and is also rich in agricultural and marine resources. Our main raw materials for our marine catch business come from the Taiwan Strait, which is also where we conduct our marine catch operations.
 
In 2004, an undersea earthquake occurred off the west coast of Sumatra Indonesia. This earthquake triggered a series of devastating tsunamis along the coasts of most landmasses bordering the Indian Ocean. More than 225,000 people in 11 countries were killed, and coastal communities were inundated with waves of up to 100 feet.
 
In May 2008, an 8.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Sichuan Province. This earthquake, also known as the Wenchuan earthquake, killed at least 69,000 people, injured over 374,000 and left 18,000 listed as missing. The earthquake left between 4.8 million and 11 million people homeless and was the deadliest earthquake to hit China since the 1976 Tangshan earthquake.

In March 2011, the northern region of Japan experienced a severe earthquake followed by a tsunami. The earthquake and tsunami caused extensive and severe structural damage in Japan, including heavy damage to roads and railways as well as fires in many areas, and damage to several nuclear reactors. Although to date the damage caused by the earthquake tsunami or radiation leaks have not significantly damaged our access to or price of materials or the quality of such raw materials, there can be no assurance that such access, price or quality may not be affected. In addition, public concern about seafood contamination can also adversely affect our sales of seafood products as a result of consumers’ perception of food safety issues resulting from nuclear radiation leaks in Japan.

Due to the location of our business, we may be at risk of experiencing another tsunami, earthquake or other adverse weather or oceanic conditions. This may result in the breakdown of our facilities, such as our cold storage facilities, which will in turn lead to deterioration of our products with the potential for spoilage. This could adversely affect our ability to fulfill our sales orders and adversely affect our profitability.
 
Adverse weather conditions affecting the fishing grounds where the fishing vessels chartered by us operate such as storms, cyclones and typhoons or cataclysmic events such as tsunamis may also decrease the volume of our fish catches or may even hamper our fishing operations. Our operations may also be adversely affected by major climatic disruptions such as El Nino which in the past has caused significant decreases in seafood catches worldwide.

 
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We may be affected by global climate change or by legal, regulatory or market responses to such changes.
 
The growing political and scientific sentiment is that increased concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are influencing global weather patterns. Changing weather patterns, along with the increased frequency or duration of extreme weather conditions, could impact the availability or increase the cost of key raw materials that we use to produce our products.
 
Concern over climate change, including global warming, has led to legislative and regulatory initiatives directed at limiting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For example, proposals that would impose mandatory requirements on GHG emissions may be considered by policy makers in the territories that we operate. Laws enacted that directly or indirectly affect our production, distribution, packaging, cost of raw materials, fuel, ingredients, and water could all impact our business and financial results.

We are in the business of processing, distributing and selling processed seafood products and marine catch. Thus, a dramatic reduction in fish resources may adversely affect our business.
 
We are in the business of processing, distributing, and selling processed seafood products, as well as selling marine catch. As such, 100% of our raw materials are obtained through fishing. Due to over-fishing, the stocks of certain species of fish may be dwindling and to counteract such over-fishing, governments may take action that may be detrimental to our ability to conduct our operations. If the solution proffered or imposed by the governments controlling the fishing grounds either restrict our ability to procure seafood supply or if such action limits the types, quantities and species of fish that we are able to procure or catch, our operations and prospects may be adversely affected.
 
Our purchase of the beverage business involves the risks of entering into a new business.
 
On January 1, 2010, we purchased Xianghe, a beverage company, and entered into a new business segment where we needed to rely on the current management for the business acquired. Xianghe is a Fujian based manufacturer of the branded Hi-Power algae-based soft drinks. We did not have prior experience in the beverage business and the success of Xianghe is subject to all of the uncertainties regarding the development of a new business. Although we intend to integrate the product into Mingxiang’s distribution network and further expand the distribution into other untapped areas, there can be no assurance regarding the successful distribution and market acceptance of the beverage products.
 
 
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We may not be able to respond successfully to changes in the highly competitive beverage marketplace domestically and internationally.

We operate in the highly competitive beverage industry and face strong competition from other general and specialty beverage companies. Our response to continued and increased competitor and customer consolidations and marketplace competition may result in lower than expected net pricing of our products. Our ability to gain or maintain share of sales or gross margins may be limited by the actions of our competitors, who may have advantages in setting their prices because of lower costs. Competitive pressures in the markets in which we operate may cause channel and product mix to shift away from more profitable channels and packages.
 
The beverage industry is highly competitive. The principal areas of competition are pricing, packaging, development of new products and flavors and marketing campaigns. Our products will compete with a wide range of drinks produced by a relatively large number of manufacturers, any of which have substantially greater financial, marketing and distribution resources than we do.
 
Important factors affecting our ability to compete successfully include taste and flavor of products, trade and consumer promotions, rapid and effective development of new, unique cutting edge products, attractive and different packaging, branded product advertising and pricing. We will also compete for distributors who will concentrate on marketing our products over those of our competitors, provide stable and reliable distribution and secure adequate shelf space in retail outlets. Competitive pressures in the healthy beverage market could cause our products to be unable to gain market share, or we could experience price erosion, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results.

 We compete with major international beverage companies that operate in multiple geographic areas, as well as numerous firms that are primarily local in operation. Our ability to gain or maintain share of sales or gross margins in the Chinese markets and ability to grow the business in global market may be limited as a result of actions by competitors.
 
We compete not only for customer acceptance but for maximum marketing efforts by multi-brand licensed bottlers, brokers and distributors, many of which have a principal affiliation with competing companies and brands. Certain large companies such as The Coca-Cola Company and Pepsico Inc. market and/or distribute products in that market segment.

Our beverage business is dependent on sales in Fujian province and any significant disruption in sales in this province could adversely affect our beverage business.

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, approximately 93.7% of our sales of the beverage product were in Fujian province. Although we have experienced strong growth in sales in Fujian province and have expanded our sales to Zhejiang province and intend to expand our sales to other provinces, any significant disruption in sales in Fujian could adversely affect our beverage business.
 
 
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Our beverage business is heavily regulated by China State Food and Drug Administration (“SFDA”)  and other government agencies for the production and packaging of beverage products, and failure to comply these regulation may adversely affected our beverage business.

The production, distribution and sale in China of our beverage products are the production, distribution and sale in the Chinese market of our products are subject to the PRC State Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, state consumer protection laws, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, various environmental statutes; and various other state and local statutes and regulations applicable to the production, transportation, sale, safety, packaging, advertising, labeling and ingredients of such products. Although we expect that we will comply with all relevant regulations and rules in our production and distribution of beverage products, there is risk that those regulations may be violated and capital expenditures, net income or competitive position as a result of the violation may be adversely affected.
 
Water scarcity and poor quality could negatively impact our beverage production costs and capacity.
 
Water is the main ingredient in substantially all of our beverage products. It is also a limited resource in many parts of the world, facing unprecedented challenges from overexploitation, increasing pollution and poor management. As demand for water continues to increase in China and as the quality of available water deteriorates, our system may incur increasing production costs or face capacity constraints which could adversely affect our profitability or net operating revenues in the long run.
 
Changes in the nonalcoholic beverages business environment could impact our financial results.
 
The nonalcoholic beverages business environment is rapidly evolving as a result of, among other things, changes in consumer preferences, changes in consumer lifestyles, increased consumer information and competitive product and pricing pressures. If we are unable to successfully adapt to this rapidly changing environment, our net income, share of sales and volume growth could be negatively affected.
 
Adverse weather conditions could reduce the demand for our beverage products.
 
The sales of our beverage products are influenced to some extent by weather conditions in the markets in which we operate. Unusually cold weather during the summer months may have a temporary effect on the demand for our beverage products and contribute to lower sales, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations for those periods.

We are dependent on certain major manufacturers for production of beverage products.

For the production of our beverage products, we rely on two manufacturers for all of the production of our beverage products. We believe that alternate manufacturers are available but there may be some disruption in supplies until we can obtain product from such manufacturers. In the event we are no longer able to secure product from these manufacturers, our operations and profitability of the beverage business will be adversely affected.
 
 
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We are exposed to the credit risk of our customers which may cause us to make larger allowances for doubtful trade receivables or incur bad debt write-offs.
 
Our customers may default on their payments to us. Although we review the credit risk of our customers regularly, such risks will nevertheless arise from events or circumstances that are difficult to anticipate or control, such as an economic downturn.

As a result of this credit risk exposure of our customers defaulting on their payments to us, we may have to make larger allowances for doubtful trade receivables or incur bad debt write-offs, both of which may have an adverse impact on our profitability. 

We may be subject to foreign exchange risk and may incur losses arising from exchange differences upon settlement.
 
We sell our processed seafood products, marine catch and algae-based beverage products mainly to local customers. Our sales are denominated in RMB and US$, while our purchases are denominated in RMB.   
 
We may incur losses arising from exchange differences upon settlement. To the extent that our sales, purchases and expenses are not naturally matched in the same currency and there are timing differences between collections and payments, we will be exposed to any adverse fluctuations in the exchange rates between the various foreign currencies and the RMB. Any restrictions over the conversion or timing of conversion of foreign currencies may also expose us to adverse fluctuations in exchange rates. As a result, our earnings may be materially and adversely affected.
 
On July 21, 2005, the Renminbi was unpegged against the US$ and pegged against a basket of currencies on a “managed float currency regime”. As at June 30, 2011, the closing exchange rate was approximately US$1.00 to RMB6.4630. There is no assurance that the PRC’s foreign exchange policy will not be further altered. In the event that the PRC’s policy is altered, significant fluctuations in the exchange rates of RMB against the US$ will arise. As a result, we will be subject to significant foreign exchange exposure and in the event that we incur foreign exchange losses, our financial performance will be adversely affected.
 
Our products and brand name may be replicated or counterfeited which will in turn have an adverse effect on our Company and we may be affected by intellectual property rights disputes.
 
We have registered certain trademarks in the PRC, details of which are set out in the section “Intellectual Property” of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 filed on March 2, 2011.  Despite the protection of our trademark under the intellectual property laws of the PRC, such laws may not be adequate or effectively enforced against third parties who may violate our proprietary rights by illegally using our trademarks or our brand name. Our products and brand names may be replicated or counterfeited, which in turn may adversely affect our reputation and brand image.

 
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Policing unauthorized use of our trademarks or brand is difficult and costly, particularly in countries where the laws may not fully protect our proprietary rights. There can be no assurance that our means of protecting our proprietary rights will be adequate. Any unauthorized use of our trademarks and brand may damage our brand, recognition and reputation. This may lead to our customers losing confidence in our brand and products, which, in turn, may lead to a loss in our business and hence sales.

Our business may be adversely affected by conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally.
 
Negative market developments may affect consumer confidence levels and may cause adverse changes in payment patterns, causing increases in delinquencies and default rates, which may impact our charge-offs and provision for credit losses. A worsening of these conditions would likely exacerbate the adverse effects of these difficult market conditions on us.

Worldwide economic conditions may remain depressed for the foreseeable future. These conditions make it difficult for us to accurately forecast and plan future business activities, and could cause us to slow or reduce spending on our research and development activities. Furthermore, during challenging economic times, we may face issues gaining timely access to financings or capital infusion, which could result in an impairment of our ability to continue our business activities. We cannot predict the timing, strength or duration of any economic slowdown or subsequent economic recovery, worldwide, in the United States, or in our industry. These and other economic factors could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results.

RISKS RELATED TO DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA
 
Our operations in the PRC are subject to the laws and regulations of the PRC and any changes in the laws or policies of the PRC may have a material impact on our operations and financial performance.
 
As our processed seafood products, marine catch and algae-based beverage products businesses are carried out in the PRC, we are subject to and have to operate within the framework of the PRC legal system. Any changes in the laws or policies of the PRC or the implementation thereof, for example in areas such as foreign exchange controls, tariffs, trade barriers, taxes, export license requirements and environmental protection, may have a material impact on our operations and financial performance.
 
 
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The corporate affairs of our companies in the PRC are governed by their articles of association and the corporate and foreign investment laws and regulations of the PRC. The principles of the PRC laws relating to matters such as the fiduciary duties of directors and other corporate governance matters and foreign investment laws in the PRC are relatively new. Hence, the enforcement of investors or shareholders' rights under the articles of association of a PRC company and the interpretation of the relevant laws relating to corporate governance matters remain largely untested in the PRC.
 
Introduction of new laws or changes to existing laws by the PRC government may adversely affect our business if stricter regulations are imposed on the overseas business practices of PRC companies.
 
Our operations are carried out through our wholly-owned subsidiaries which are located in the PRC. As such, the laws of the PRC govern our businesses and operations. The PRC legal system is a codified system of written laws, regulations, circulars, administrative directives and internal guidelines. The PRC government is still in the process of developing its legal system to encourage foreign investment and to align itself with global practices and standards. As the PRC economy is undergoing development at a faster rate than the changes to its legal system, some degree of uncertainty exists in connection with whether and how existing laws and regulations apply to certain events and circumstances. Some of the laws and regulations and the interpretation, implementation and enforcement of such laws and regulations are also at an experimental stage and are subject to policy changes. Hence, precedents on the interpretation, implementation and enforcement of certain PRC laws are limited and court decisions in the PRC do not have binding effect on lower courts. Accordingly, the outcome of dispute resolutions and litigation may not be as consistent or predictable as in other more developed jurisdictions and it may be difficult to obtain swift and equitable enforcement of the laws in the PRC, or to obtain enforcement of a judgment by a court or another jurisdiction.
 
In particular, on August 8, 2006, six PRC regulatory bodies, including the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”), jointly promulgated the new “Regulations on Foreign Investors Merging with or Acquiring Domestic Enterprises”, which took effect on September 8, 2006 (“2006 M&A Rules”). The 2006 M&A Rules regulate, inter alia, the acquisition of PRC domestic companies by foreign investors.
 
On September 21, 2006, the CSRC promulgated the “Guidelines on Domestic Enterprises Indirectly Issuing or Listing and Trading their Stocks on Overseas Stock Exchanges” (the “CSRC Guidelines”).
 
Under the 2006 M&A Rules and the CSRC Guidelines, the listing of overseas special purpose vehicles (“SPV”) which are controlled by PRC entities or individuals are subject to the prior approval of the CSRC.
 
The 2006 M&A Rules and the CSRC Guidelines do not provide any express requirement for an SPV to retroactively obtain CSRC approval where the restructuring steps had been completed prior to September 8, 2006.
 
Yuan Tai Law Offices, our Legal Adviser on PRC Law, is of the opinion that (i) we have obtained all the necessary governmental approvals from PRC authorities for the restructuring of our subsidiaries prior to September 8, 2006, (ii) we do not need to obtain CSRC approval and (iii) it is not necessary for us to comply retroactively with the requirement of obtaining the prior approval of the CSRC for our public listing in the U.S..

 
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There is no assurance that these PRC authorities will not issue further directives, regulations, clarifications or implementation rules requiring us to obtain further approvals in relation to our public listing in the U.S.

PRC foreign exchange control may limit our ability to utilize our cash effectively and affect our ability to receive dividends and other payments from our PRC subsidiaries.
 
Our PRC subsidiaries, which are foreign investment entities (“FIEs”), are subject to the PRC rules and regulations on currency conversion. In the PRC, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”) regulates the conversion of the RMB into foreign currencies. Currently, foreign investment enterprises (including wholly foreign-owned enterprises) are required to apply to the SAFE for “Foreign Exchange Registration Certificates for FIEs”. With such registration certification (which have to be renewed annually), FIEs are allowed to open foreign currency accounts including the “current account” and “capital account”. Currently, transactions within the scope of the "current account" (for example, remittance of foreign currencies for payment of dividends) can be effected without requiring the approval of the SAFE. However, conversion of currency in the “capital account” (for example, for capital items such as direct investments, loans and securities) still requires the approval of the SAFE. Our PRC operating subsidiary Rixiang has obtained the "Foreign Exchange Registration Certificates for FIEs", which is subject to annual review.
 
There is no assurance that the PRC regulatory authorities will not impose restrictions on the convertibility of the RMB for FIEs. In 2010 and 2009, approximately 99.6% and 97.4% of our sales, respectively was denominated in RMB; and approximately 99.8% for the six months period ended June 30, 2011 of our sales, respectively was denominated in RMB. As such, any future restrictions on currency exchanges may limit our ability to utilize funds generated in the PRC to fund any potential business activities outside the PRC or to distribute dividends to our shareholders.
 
Our subsidiaries, operations and significant assets are located outside the U.S. Shareholders may not be accorded the same rights and protection that would be accorded under the Securities Act. In addition, it could be difficult to enforce a U.S. judgment against our Directors and officers.
 
Our subsidiaries, operations and assets are mostly located in the PRC. Our subsidiaries are therefore subject to the relevant laws in the PRC. U.S. law may provide shareholders with certain rights and protection which may not have corresponding or similar provisions under the laws of the PRC. As such, investors in our common stock may or may not be accorded the same level of shareholder rights and protection that would be accorded under the Securities Act. In addition, all our current executive directors are non-residents of the U.S. and the assets of these persons are mainly located outside the U.S. As such, there may be difficulty for our shareholders to affect service of process in the U.S., or to enforce a judgment obtained in the U.S. against any of these persons.
 
 
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We are subject to the PRC's environmental laws and regulations and in the event stricter rules are imposed to protect the environment, we may have to incur higher costs to comply with such rules.

Our production facilities in the PRC are subject to environmental laws and regulations imposed by the PRC authorities, inter alia, in respect of air protection, waste management and water protection. In the event stricter rules are imposed on air protection, waste management and water protection by the PRC authorities, we may have to incur higher costs to comply with such rules. Accordingly, our financial performance may be adversely affected. In addition, we require license for the discharge of pollutants for our operations, which is subject to annual review and renewal. In the event that we fail to renew our license with the relevant authority, our operations and financial performance will be adversely affected.
 
The outbreak of avian influenza and/or other communicable diseases, if uncontrolled, could affect our financial performance and prospects.
 
The avian influenza virus is a virus found chiefly in birds, but infections with these viruses can occur in humans. In January of 2004, the first case of the avian influenza was reported in Guangxi, Hunan and Hubei provinces. Later reports also came from Anhui, Liaoning, Shanghai and Guangdong provinces. Since 2003, there have been 37 recorded cases of the avian influenza in the PRC.
 
Because our operations are carried out through our wholly-owned subsidiaries located in the PRC, the outbreak of avian influenza and/or other communicable diseases, if uncontrolled, can have an adverse effect on business sentiments and environment. In addition, if any of our employees, our customers or our suppliers, is affected by the outbreak of communicable diseases, it can adversely affect, among others, our operations, our customers’ orders and our supply of raw materials. Accordingly, our sales and profitability will be materially and adversely affected.

Changes in China’s 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
 
 
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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. 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 were similar to those of the OECD member countries.
 
The Chinese government exerts substantial influence over the manner in which we must conduct our business activities. Government action in the future may require us to divest ourselves of any interest we hold in Chinese properties.
 
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 continue to operate in China may be affected 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.
 
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.

Price inflation in China could affect our results of operation if we are unable to pass along raw material price increases to our customers.
  
Inflation in China has recently increased substantially. Reports indicate that inflation in China increased to a 35-month high of 6.4 percent in June 2011. These factors have led to the adoption by the Chinese government, of various corrective measures designed to restrict the availability of credit or regulate growth and contain inflation. Price inflation can affect our results of operation if we are unable to pass along raw material price increases to customers. Similarly, the cost of the ongoing construction of our new facility and the installation of our equipment may increase as a result of these recent inflationary trends, which are expected to continue in the near future. Accordingly, inflation in China may weaken our competitiveness domestically or in international markets.

 
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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 U.S. dollars, and any future restrictions on currency exchanged 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 the 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.
 
The value of our securities will be affected by the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollars and Renminbi.
 
The value of our common stock will be affected by the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollars and Renminbi, and between those currencies and other currencies in which our sales may be denominated. For example, to the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars into Renminbi for our operational needs and should the Renminbi appreciate against the U.S. dollar at that time, our financial position, the business of the company, and the price of our common stock may be harmed. Conversely, if we decide to convert our Renminbi 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 Renminbi, the U.S. dollar equivalent of our earnings from our subsidiaries in China would be reduced.
 
RISKS RELATED TO THE MARKET FOR OUR STOCK
 
Pengfei Liu has significant influence over the outcome of matters submitted to Shareholders for approval.
 
As of June 30, 2011, Mr. Liu owns approximately 41.1% of our outstanding common stock. As a result, he can exercise significant influence over all matters requiring shareholder approval, including the appointment of our directors and the approval of significant corporate transactions. His ownership and control may also have the effect of delaying or preventing a future change in control, impeding merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination or discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer.
 
Our share price may be volatile, which can result in substantial losses for investors who purchase our common stock.
 
The market price of our common stock may be highly volatile and can fluctuate significantly and rapidly in response to, inter alia, the following factors, some of which are beyond our control:

 
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Variations in our operating results;

 
Success or failure of our management team in implementing business and growth strategies;

 
Gain or loss of an important business relationship or adverse financial performance by a significant customer or group of customers;

 
Changes in securities analysts’ recommendations, perceptions or estimates of our financial performance;

 
Changes in conditions affecting the seafood packaging and processing industry, the general economic conditions or stock market sentiments or other events or factors in the PRC;

 
Changes or developments in laws, regulations or taxes in the seafood processing and packaging industry in the PRC;

 
The temporary or permanent loss of our seafood processing and packaging facilities due to casualty, weather or any extended or extraordinary maintenance or inspection that may be required.

 
Changes in market valuations and share prices of companies with similar businesses that may be listed in the U.S. or anywhere else in the world;

 
Additions or departures of key personnel;

 
Fluctuations in stock market prices and volume; or

 
Involvement in litigation.

 Additional funds raised through issue of new shares for our future growth will dilute Shareholders’ equity interests.
 
Although we have identified our expansion plans as avenues to pursue growth in our business, we may also find other opportunities to grow, including acquisitions which cannot be predicted at this juncture. Under such circumstances, we may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain a credit facility. If new shares placed to new and/or existing shareholders are issued in the future, they may be priced at a discount to the then prevailing market price of our shares trading on the NYSE/AMEX or any other stock exchanges, in which case, existing shareholders' equity interest will be diluted. If we fail to utilize the new equity to generate a commensurate increase in earnings, our earnings per share will be diluted and this could lead to a decline in our share price. Any additional debt financing may, apart from increasing interest expense and gearing, contain restrictive covenants with respect to dividends, future fund raising exercises and other financial and operational matters.
 
 
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Negative publicity may adversely affect our share price.

One of our competitive strengths is our established brand name and track record. We have been involved in the production of processed seafood products since commencing our operations in 1994. Our “Mingxiang” brand has been conferred the “Famous Brand” award, and our products have received several other awards such as the “Green Food” award. We have also established a track record in the processed seafood industry which instills confidence in our products and attracts new customers from domestic and overseas markets. Negative publicity involving us, any of our directors or executive officers may adversely affect our stock market price whether or not such negative publicity is justified.  

Certain provisions of our Amended Articles of Incorporation may make it more difficult for a third party to effect a change in control.

Our Amended Articles of Incorporation authorizes our Board of Directors to issue up to 1,000,000 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 our Board of Directors without further action by the shareholders. 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, redemption rights and sinking fund 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.

ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.
REMOVED AND RESERVED.
 
 
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS

 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
OF
CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED

31.1
 
Rule 13a-14 (a)/15d-14 (a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
 
Rule 13a-14 (a)/15d-14 (a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1
 
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
32.2
  
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
XBRL Exhibit
 
     
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
 
 
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
  
CHINA MARINE FOOD GROUP LIMITED
  
   
    /s/ Pengfei Liu
Dated: August 8, 2011
 
Pengfei Liu, Chief Executive Officer
  
 
(Principal executive officer)
 
   
    /s/ Marco Hon Wai Ku
Dated: August 8, 2011
 
Marco Hon Wai Ku, Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)
 
 
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