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

 FORM 10-Q

 
(Mark One)
x
Quarterly report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
For the quarterly period ended September 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: 001-32569
 

AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC.
American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


 
NEVADA
84-0605867
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
1 Liangshuihe First Ave, Beijing E-Town Economic and Technology Development Area, E-Town,
Beijing, 100176, People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
 86-10-5982-2039
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
____________________________________
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x    No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o   No x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
       
Large accelerated filer
¨
Accelerated filer
x
Non-accelerated filer
¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨    No x
 
The number of shares outstanding of each class the issuer’s common stock as of the latest practicable date is stated below
     
Title of each class of common stock
 
Outstanding as of November 11, 2011
Common Stock, $0.001 par value
 
78,503,381
 
    



 
 

 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
   
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
3
   
ITEM 1 – Financial Statements
 3
   
Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2011 and condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010 (restated)
3
   
Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (restated)
5
   
Unaudited condensed statements of cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (restated)
6
   
Notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements - September 30, 2011
7
   
ITEM 2 – Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
28
   
ITEM 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
40
   
ITEM 4 – Controls and Procedures
40
   
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
42
   
ITEM 1 – Legal Proceedings
 42
   
ITEM 1A – Risk Factors
42
   
ITEM 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
42
   
ITEM 3 – Defaults upon Senior Securities
42
   
ITEM 4 – (Removed and Reserved)
42
   
ITEM 5 – Other Information
42
   
ITEM 6 – Exhibits
42
   
Signatures
43
   


 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)

 
   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2011
   
DECEMBER 31,
2010
 
         
(RESTATED)
 
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 83,018,431     $ 94,568,520  
Restricted cash
    654,977       537,297  
Accounts and notes receivable, net
    64,117,238       80,598,919  
Inventories, net
    24,201,066       12,665,586  
Advances to suppliers and prepaid expenses
    19,547,924       14,246,144  
Deferred tax assets
    221,222       649,503  
Receivable for disposal of investment     39,832,547       38,567,410  
Other current assets
    1,839,855       2,986,005  
Total Current Assets
    233,433,260       244,819,384  
                 
LONG-TERM ASSETS
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    136,405,433       109,547,616  
Land use rights, net
    157,892,698       155,433,311  
Other long term assets
    12,281,370       8,167,880  
Construction in progress
    32,378,396       22,516,044  
Other intangible assets, net
    12,858,509       14,889,127  
Investments in and advances to equity investments
    18,922,088       19,179,235  
Goodwill
    33,164,121       33,164,121  
Deferred tax assets
    84,176       147,024  
Unamortized financing cost
    1,580,721       2,359,404  
Total Long-Term Assets
    405,567,512       365,403,762  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 639,000,772     $ 610,223,146  
 
 
  See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
   

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2011
   
DECEMBER 31,
2010
 
         
(RESTATED)
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
           
Accounts payable
 
$
14,304,039
   
$
10,716,686
 
Notes payable
   
654,977
     
537,297
 
Other payables and accrued expenses
   
14,987,564
     
18,039,557
 
Taxes payable
   
845,753
     
1,237,169
 
Short-term loans
   
12,766,861
     
6,957,258
 
Current portion of long-term bank loans
   
62,472
     
61,405
 
Other liabilities
   
5,160,521
     
6,284,107
 
Deferred tax liabilities
   
87,382
     
243,304
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
48,869,569
     
44,076,783
 
                 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
               
Long-term bank loans, net of current portion
   
631,990
     
679,866
 
Deferred tax liabilities
   
14,263,066
     
15,837,479
 
Unrecognized tax benefits
   
7,874,802
     
6,055,656
 
Convertible notes
   
109,500,000
     
115,000,000
 
Total Long-Term Liabilities
   
132,269,858
     
137,573,001
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
   
181,139,427
     
181,649,784
 
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
                 
EQUITY
               
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
   
1,000
     
1,000
 
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 78,952,544 shares and 78,598,604 shares issued as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively; 78,503,381 shares and 78,598,604 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
   
78,952
     
78,598
 
Common stock to be issued
   
224,333
     
350,500
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
205,971,757
     
203,322,671
 
Retained earnings (the restricted portion of retained earnings is $26,293,785 at both September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010)
   
216,442,093
     
205,260,681
 
Less: Treasury stock, at cost (449,163 shares and nil as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
   
(799,999
   
-
 
Less: Prepaid forward repurchase contract
   
(29,998,616
   
(29,998,616
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
65,421,859
     
49,053,329
 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
   
457,341,379
     
428,068,163
 
Non-controlling Interest
   
519,966
     
505,199
 
TOTAL EQUITY
   
457,861,345
     
428,573,362
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
$
639,000,772
   
$
610,223,146
 
 
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
  

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
 
   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
   
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
         
(RESTATED)
         
(RESTATED)
 
Revenues
 
$
53,934,602
   
$
91,533,044
   
$
159,988,508
   
$
222,579,024
 
Cost of sales
   
28,730,424
     
44,250,846
     
83,863,569
     
107,219,753
 
GROSS PROFIT
   
25,204,178
     
47,282,198
     
76,124,939
     
115,359,271
 
                                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
12,080,424
     
20,920,522
     
34,577,769
     
48,326,800
 
Advertising costs
   
2,964,877
     
10,983,946
     
10,185,380
     
26,949,663
 
Research and development costs
   
2,825,967
     
4,724,703
     
8,652,455
     
10,754,394
 
Depreciation and amortization expenses
   
1,804,888
     
1,682,058
     
5,359,979
     
4,902,005
 
Debt extinguishment (gain)
   
(2,666,829
   
-
     
(2,666,829
   
-
 
Total operating expenses
   
 17,009,327
     
38,311,229
     
 
56,108,754
     
90,932,862
 
                                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
   
 8,194,851
     
8,970,969
     
 
20,016,185
     
24,426,409
 
                                 
Equity in (losses) earnings from unconsolidated entities
   
(796,727
   
242,183
     
(857,811
   
201,097
 
Impairment loss on equity investment
   
-
     
(1,083,637
   
-
     
(1,083,637
Gain (loss) on changes in ownership of unconsolidated entities
   
-
     
-
     
658,540
     
(12,240
Interest expense, net
   
(1,802,954
   
(1,456,062
   
(4,850,651
   
(4,393,093
Other (expenses) income, net
   
(116,196
   
(67,548
   
321,571
     
(85,340
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
   
5,478,974
     
6,605,905
     
15,287,834
     
19,053,196
 
Provision for income taxes
   
(2,203,013
   
2,366,398
     
4,091,655
     
6,578,178
 
NET INCOME
   
7,681,987
     
4,239,507
     
11,196,179
     
12,475,018
 
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest
   
(28,446
   
7,679
     
(14,767
   
19,555
 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING  INTEREST
   
7,653,541
     
4,247,186
     
11,181,412
     
12,494,573
 
                                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                               
Foreign currency translation gain
   
5,020,779
     
7,780,438
     
16,368,530
     
 
9,716,941
 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
   
5,020,779
     
7,780,438
     
16,368,530
     
9,716,941
 
                                 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
$
12,674,320
   
$
12,027,624
   
$
27,549,942
   
$
22,211,514
 
                                 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
                               
Basic
 
$
0.10
   
$
0.06
   
$
0.15
   
$
0.17
 
Diluted
 
$
0.10
   
$
0.06
   
$
0.15
   
$
0.17
 
                                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
                               
Basic
   
74,845,855
     
74,934,428
     
74,801,120
     
74,765,028
 
Diluted
   
76,524,003
     
75,965,266
     
76,307,044
     
75,647,024
 

 
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
  

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
 
   
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
         
(RESTATED)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
  $ 11,196,179     $ 12,475,018  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    9,288,606       9,595,579  
Amortization of deferred issuance cost
    695,510       696,216  
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
    9,712       370  
Impairment loss on equity investment
    -       1,083,637  
Stock-based consulting expenses
    64,813       93,917  
(Reversal) /Provision of doubtful accounts and slow moving inventories
    (79,935 )     12,722  
Deferred taxes
    (1,712,491 )     (508,000 )
Stock-based compensation expenses
    2,258,850       1,983,421  
Equity in (earnings) /losses from unconsolidated entities
    857,811       (201,097 )
(Gain) /loss on changes in ownership of unconsolidated entities
    (658,540 )     12,240  
Independent director stock compensation
    224,333       266,000  
Debt extinguishment (gain)
    (2,666,829 )     -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase) decrease in:
               
Accounts and notes receivable
    16,554,608       (22,638,890 )
Inventories
    (11,521,442 )     (8,007,819 )
Advances to suppliers and prepaid expenses
    (5,326,505 )     5,732,837  
Other current assets
    1,562,285       89,782  
Increase (decrease) in:
               
Accounts payable
    3,622,793       4,077,922  
Other payables and accrued expenses
    (3,853,121 )     (2,206,738 )
Taxes payable
    (391,416 )     609,868  
Other liabilities
    (1,123,586 )     2,454,682  
Unrecognized tax benefits
    1,785,656       1,712,866  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    20,787,291       7,334,533  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (378,478 )     (609,818 )
Purchases of construction in progress
    (8,950,290 )     (4,747,741 )
Deposit for long-term assets
    (30,353,949 )     (29,022 )
Advances to equity investments
    65,949       (21,368 )
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
    228       -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (39,616,540 )     (5,407,949 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from loans
    12,663,526       6,764,562  
Repayment of loans
    (7,157,474 )     (10,612,644 )
Repurchase of convertible notes
    (2,750,000 )     -  
Repurchase of common stock
    (799,999 )     -  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    1,956,053       (3,848,082 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    5,323,107       3,251,787  
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (11,550,089 )     1,330,289  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    94,568,520       91,126,486  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
  $ 83,018,431     $ 92,456,775  
 
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
  

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. However, the information included in these interim financial statements reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and the consolidated results of operations. Results shown for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for a full year. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010 has been derived from the amended audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with that report.

Basis of Consolidation
 
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries are 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.

Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates reflected in the consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, the recoverability of the carrying amount and estimated useful lives of long-lived assets, allowance for accounts receivable, realizable values for inventories, valuation allowance of deferred tax assets, purchase price allocation of its acquisitions, valuation of derivative financial instruments, and share-based compensation expenses. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Foreign Currency

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars (“US$”). The functional currency of the Company is US$, while that of the Company’ subsidiaries operating in the PRC is Renminbi (“RMB”), as determined based on the criteria of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ ASC”) 830 “Foreign Currency Matters”.
  
Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the noon buying rate certified by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on September 30, 2011. Income and expense items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of shareholders’ equity. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in net income.  

 
SEPTEMBER 30,
 
 
2011
   
2010
 
Quarter end RMB : US$ exchange rate
   
6.4018
     
6.6981
 
Average quarterly RMB : US$ exchange rate
   
6.4329
     
6.7534
 

The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency 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.
  

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Revenue Recognition
 
Revenues represent the invoiced value of goods sold and are recognized upon the shipment of goods to customers. The product sales price stated in the sales contract or purchase order is final and not subject to adjustment. Revenues are recognized pursuant to FASB ASC 605 “Revenue Recognition”, when all of the following criteria are met:

 
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,

 
Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered,
 
 
The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and
 
 
Collectability is reasonably assured.
 
Revenue is recognized net of all value-added taxes imposed by governmental authorities and collected from customers concurrent with revenue-producing transactions. 
   
Cost of Sales
 
Cost of sales includes direct and indirect production costs, as well as freight in and handling costs for products sold.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses include salaries, benefits and other staff-related costs associated with sales and marketing, finance and other administrative personnel; facilities and overhead costs; legal expenses and other general and administrative costs. SG&A expenses also include the costs of selling merchandise, including preparing the merchandise for sale, such as picking, packing, warehousing and order charges. All shipping and handling are expensed as incurred and outbound freight is not billed to customers.
 
Advertising Costs
 
The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Point of sale materials are accounted for as inventories and are charged to expense as utilized.
 
Research and Development Costs
 
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.

FASB ASC 805 “Business combinations” requires the recognition of tangible and intangible assets that result from or are to be used in research and development activities as assets, irrespective of whether the acquired assets have an alternative future use. Acquired In-Progress Research & Development (IPR&D) assets are required to be measured at their acquisition-date fair value. Uncertainty about the outcome of an individual project does not affect the recognition of an IPR&D asset, but is reflected in its fair value.
 
Comprehensive Income
 
Comprehensive income is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Among other disclosures, items that are required to be recognized under current accounting standards as components of comprehensive income are required to be reported in a financial statement that is presented with the same prominence as other financial statements. The Company’s comprehensive income includes net income and foreign currency translation adjustments.
 
Stock-Based Compensation
 
Stock-based compensation includes 1) stock options and common stock awards granted to employees and directors for services, and are accounted for under FASB ASC 718 “Compensation - Stock Compensation”, and 2) common stock awards granted to consultants which are accounted for under FASB ASC 505-50 “Equity – Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees”.
   

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 

All grants of common stock awards and stock options to employees and directors are recognized in the financial statements based on their grant date fair values. The Company has elected to recognize compensation expense using the straight-line method for all common stock awards and stock options granted with service conditions that have a graded vesting schedule, with a corresponding charge to additional paid-in capital.  

Common stock awards are granted to directors for services provided. The vested portions of common stock awards granted but not yet issued are recorded in “Common stock to be issued” until issuance.
  
Common stock awards issued to consultants represent common stock granted to non-employees in exchange for services at fair value. The measurement dates for such awards are set at dates that the contracts are entered into as the awards are non-forfeitable and vest immediately. The measurement date fair value is then recognized over the service period as if the Company has paid cash for such service. The Company does not have significant grants to consultants for any of the period presented.
 
The Company estimates fair value of common stock awards based on the number of shares granted and the quoted price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
  
The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes model. The Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected life assumption is presumed to be the mid-point between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term, as is permitted for “plain vanilla” employee stock options. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

FASB ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in the subsequent period if actual forfeitures differ from initial estimates. Forfeiture rate is estimated based on historical and future expectation of employee turnover rate and are adjusted to reflect future change in circumstances and facts, if any. Share-based compensation expense is recorded net of estimated forfeitures such that expense was recorded only for those stock options and common stock awards that are expected to vest.

Income Taxes
 
The Company accounts for income taxes following the liability method pursuant to FASB ASC 740 “Income Taxes”.  Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will be in effect in the period in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance to offset deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rate is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740-10 “Income Taxes-Overall”. The Company has elected to classify interest and penalties related to an uncertain position, if and when required, as part of interest expenses and other expenses, respectively, in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. 

Value-Added Tax (“VAT”)
 
Enterprises or individuals, who sell commodities, engage in repair and maintenance or import or export goods in the PRC are subject to a value-added tax in accordance with the PRC laws. The value-added tax’s standard rate is 17% of the gross sales price and the Company records its revenue net of VAT. A credit is available whereby VAT paid on the purchases of semi-finished products or raw materials used in the production of the Company’s finished products can be used to offset the VAT due on the sales of the finished products.
 
Segment Reporting
 
The Company has two operating segments based on its major lines of businesses: manufacturing and distribution. Each operating segment derives its revenues from the sale of products or services, respectively and each is the responsibility of a group of senior management of the Company who has knowledge of product and service specific operational risks and opportunities. The Company’s chief operating decision maker reviews and evaluates separate sets of financial information for decisions regarding resources allocation and performance assessments.
  

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 

Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and bank deposits with original maturities of three months or less, which are unrestricted as to withdrawal and use.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash represents amounts held by a bank as security for bank acceptance notes and therefore is not available for the Company’s use. The restriction on cash is expected to be released within the next twelve months.

Accounts and Notes Receivable
 
Accounts and notes receivable are carried at net realizable value. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded in the period when loss is probable based on an assessment of specific evidence indicating troubled collection, historical experience, accounts aging and other factors. A receivable is written off after all collection effort has ceased.

Financing Costs

Financing costs represent the incurred costs directly attributable to the issuance of the convertible notes. These costs, presented as non-current assets, are deferred and amortized ratably using the effective interest method from the debt issuance date over the earliest redemption date of the convertible notes. If the notes are converted prior to the debt maturity date, the unamortized financing costs will be transferred to equity immediately upon occurrence of such an event.

Inventories
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined by the weighted average method. Costs of raw materials and consumables and packaging materials are based on purchase costs while costs of work-in-progress and finished goods comprise direct materials, direct labor and an allocation of manufacturing overhead costs.

 Recurring agricultural costs include costs relating to irrigation, fertilizing, seedling, utility, farming wages and other ongoing crop and land maintenance activities. Recurring agricultural costs are capitalized as inventory and cease to be accumulated when the crops have reached maturity and ready to be harvested.  Any recurring agricultural costs incurred subsequent to the crops reaching maturity are expensed as incurred. Non-recurring agricultural costs, primarily comprising soil improvements and other long-term crop growing costs that benefit multiple harvests, are deferred and amortized over the estimated production period.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
FASB ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market.

These tiers include:

 
Level 1 - defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

 
Level 2 - defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

 
Level 3 - defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, short-term bank loans, accounts payable, notes payable and other payables, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying values of long-term loans approximate their fair values due to the fact that the interest rates on these loans are reset each year based on prevailing market interest rates. The convertible notes are initially recognized based on residual proceeds after allocation to the derivative financial liabilities, if any, at fair value and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, with any accrued and unpaid interest included under other payables and accrued expenses.
   

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 

Construction in Progress
  
Construction in progress represents direct costs of construction or acquisition, interest and design fees incurred. Capitalization of these costs ceases and the construction in progress is transferred to property, plant and equipment when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the assets for their intended use are completed. No depreciation is provided until it is completed and ready for intended use.

The Company accounts for interest capitalization in accordance with FASB ASC 835 "Interest".  Interest costs are capitalized if they are incurred during the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset and such costs could have been avoided if expenditures for the assets have not been made.  Capitalization of interest costs commences when the activities to prepare the asset are in progress and expenditures and borrowing costs are being incurred. Interest costs are capitalized until the assets are ready for their intended use.
  
Land Use Rights
 
According to the PRC laws, the government owns all the land in the PRC. Companies or individuals are authorized to possess and use the land only through land use rights granted by the PRC government. Land use rights are being amortized using the straight-line method over the lease term ranging from 40 to 50 years.
    
Property, Plant and Equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives of the property, plant and equipment are as follows:
 
Buildings
  40 years
Machinery and equipment
 10 years
Motor vehicles
  5 years
Office equipment
5 years
Other equipment
5 years
Leasehold improvements
 Shorter of 10 years or the lease term
 
The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or otherwise retired are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to the statement of income as incurred, whereas significant renewals and betterments are capitalized.
 
Other Intangible Assets
 
Other intangible assets include product licenses, trademarks, patents and proprietary technologies, which are stated at acquisition cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization expense is recognized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life. Proprietary technologies are recorded as an intangible asset only if regulatory approval from the Chinese State Food and Drug Administration, or SFDA, has been obtained and for which the re-registration of the proprietary technologies with the SFDA by the Company in its name is determined to be reasonably assured or perfunctory. The amortization of such intangible assets will not commence until the technology has been re-registered with the SFDA and hence ready for its intended use.  The cost of the product licenses are amortized over their licensed period of 2 to 12 years; the cost of trademarks are amortized over their registered period of 2 to 10 years; the cost of patents are amortized over their protection period of 7 to 20 years and the cost of proprietary technologies is amortized over its protection period of 10 years. The weighted-average amortization period of product licenses, trademarks, patents and proprietary technologies are 7.56 years, 6.40 years, 12.85 years and 9.42 years, respectively.
 
Goodwill
 
Goodwill and other intangible assets are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 805 and FASB ASC 350 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other”. Under FASB ASC 805, goodwill is measured as the excess of “a” over “b” below:   

a.             The aggregate of the following:

 
1. 
The consideration transferred measured in accordance ASC 805, which generally requires acquisition-date fair value.
 
2. 
The fair value of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree.


 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 


 
3. 
In a business combination achieved in stages, the acquisition-date fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree.
 
b.  
The net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed measured in accordance with FASB ASC 805.
 
Other intangible assets are separately recognized from goodwill if the benefit of the intangible asset is obtained through contractual or other legal rights, or if the intangible asset can be sold, transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged, regardless of an intent to do so.

Under FASB ASC 350, goodwill, including any goodwill included in the carrying value of investments accounted for using the equity method of accounting, and certain other intangible assets deemed to have indefinite useful lives are not amortized.

Impairment
 
The annual evaluation of impairment of goodwill involves comparing the current fair value of each of the Company’s reporting units to their recorded value, including goodwill. The Company utilizes a two-step method to perform a goodwill impairment review in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or when facts and circumstances indicate goodwill may be impaired. In the first step, the Company determines the fair value of the reporting unit using expected future discounted cash flows and estimated terminal values. If the net book value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, the Company would then perform the second step of the impairment test which requires allocation of the reporting unit’s fair value of all of its assets and liabilities in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation, with any residual fair value being allocated to goodwill. The implied fair value of the goodwill is then compared to the carrying value to determine impairment, if any.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company considered the on-going decline in its stock price an impairment indication and conducted an interim goodwill impairment assessment. Based on the first step of the goodwill impairment test, the fair value of the reporting units exceeded the net book value. Therefore, the Company did not perform step two of the goodwill impairment test and no goodwill impairment loss was recognized as of September 30, 2011.

Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their respective useful lives and, along with other long-lived assets, are evaluated for impairment periodically whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their related carrying amounts may not be recoverable in accordance with FASB ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment”.
 
In evaluating long-lived assets for recoverability, including finite-lived intangibles and property and equipment, the Company uses its best estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and eventual disposition in accordance with FASB ASC 360-10-15. To the extent that estimated future, undiscounted cash inflows attributable to the asset, less estimated future, undiscounted cash outflows, are less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the difference between the carrying value of such asset and its fair value. Assets to be disposed of and for which there is a committed plan of disposal, whether through sale or abandonment, are reported at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell.

No impairment loss is subsequently reversed even if facts and circumstances indicate recovery. There was no impairment loss recognized for the periods presented.

Investments  

The Company applies FASB ASC 323, “Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures”, in accounting for its equity investments. Under FASB ASC 323, the equity method of accounting is used for investments in entities in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence but does not own a majority equity interest or otherwise control. Under the equity method, the Company initially records its investment at cost and adjusts the carrying amount of the investment to recognize the Company’s proportionate share of each equity investee’s net income or loss into consolidated statements of income after the date of acquisition.

The difference between the cost of the equity investee and the amount of the underlying equity in the net assets of the equity investee is recognized as equity method goodwill included in equity method investment on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company monitors its investments for other-than-temporary impairment by considering factors including, but not limited to, current economic and market conditions, the operating performance of the investee companies including current earnings trends and other company-specific information. Any balance of equity method goodwill is not tested for impairment under the provisions of FASB ASC 350. Instead, equity method goodwill is tested for impairment together with the related investment as they are not separable.

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 




An impairment loss on the equity method investments is recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary.
   
Economic and Political Risks
 
The Company’s operations are conducted in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environment in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC economy.

The Company’s operations in the PRC are subject to special considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environment and foreign currency exchange. The Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in the political and social conditions in the PRC, and by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion, remittances abroad, rates and methods of taxation and price controls, among other things.
 
The Company’s products are subject to price control by the PRC government. The maximum prices of the products are published by the PRC price administration authorities from time to time. Any changes in product pricing announced by the PRC price administration authorities affect future sales transactions.

Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-08 (ASU 2011-08), “Testing Goodwill for Impairment.” ASU 2011-08 is intended to reduce the cost and complexity of the annual goodwill impairment test by providing entities an option to perform a “qualitative” assessment to determine whether further impairment testing is necessary. Specifically, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step test. If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required. Otherwise, no further testing is required. This standard is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The provisions of ASU 2011-08 are not expected to have a material impact on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-05 (ASU 2011-05), "Presentation of Comprehensive Income."  ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in shareholders' equity and requires an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The provisions of ASU 2011-05 are not expected to have a material impact on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-04 (ASU 2011-04), “Fair Value Measurement: Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS.” ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements, changes certain fair value measurement principles and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The updated guidance is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The provisions of ASU 2011-04 are not expected to have a material impact on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.   



 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 


NOTE 3 – RESTATEMENT OF PRIOR PERIOD CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Subsequent to the issuance of the consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm identified accounting errors related to the Company’s equity investment in Nuo Hua Affiliate.
 
The Company and the Audit Committee undertook a review to determine the total amount of the errors and the accounting periods in which the error occurred and concluded that the Company’s previously issued audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010, and unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2010, March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, should be and, accordingly, have been restated because of these accounting errors.
 
On September 27, 2010, the Company entered into an equity transfer agreement with an unrelated third party pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell its equity interest in Nuo Hua Affiliate, for a consideration of RMB255,000,000 ($38,567,410), with RMB148,543,200 ($22,466,378) to be paid in cash and RMB106,456,800 ($16,101,032) to be paid in equity interests of another company owned by the third party buyer.  In October 2010, the Company’s equity interest in Nuo Hua Affiliate was legally transferred to the third party buyer. As of December 31, 2010 and up to November 14, 2011, the Company has not received the consideration from the third party buyer.
 
The Company did not appropriately account for this transaction in its financial statements as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for year ended December 31, 2010 or the quarters ended September 30, 2010, March 31, 2011 or June 30, 2011.
 
The errors made in accounting for this transaction resulted in:
 
·  
For the quarter ended September 30, 2010, the recognition of an impairment loss and a corresponding reduction in the carrying amount of the equity investment.
 
·  
For the year ended December 31, 2010, a reclassification from “Investments in and advances to equity investments” to “Receivables for disposal of equity investment”; the recognition of a loss on disposal of equity investment; the reversal of income in equity earnings in unconsolidated entities, and the recording of income tax expense and a corresponding unrecognized tax benefits liability due to the tax effect of the capital gain resulting from the transaction, as the equity interest in Nuo Hua Affiliate was initially purchased at a price that was lower than the disposition consideration.
 
·  
For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, a reclassification from “Investments in and advances to equity investments” to “Receivables for disposal of equity investment”, and the reversal of income in equity earnings in unconsolidated entities.
 
·  
For the quarter ended June 30, 2011, a reclassification from “Other long-term investment” to “Receivables for disposal of equity investment”; the reversal of income in equity earnings in unconsolidated entities, and the reversal of a gain on change in ownership of unconsolidated entities.
 
In the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2011, the Company disclosed that it had lost the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of Nuo Hua Affiliate due to a change in ownership. As a result, it discontinued the equity method by reclassifying the investment in Nuo Hua Affiliate to “other long-term investment” in the consolidated balance sheet and recognized a gain of $759,338 which was recorded in “Gain on changes in ownership of unconsolidated entities” in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.  As the investment in Nuo Hua Affiliate had been disposed as of December 31, 2010, the gain of $759,338 recognized as of June 30, 2011 was also an error as discussed above.

 
 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 

Restatement Adjustments
 
The following tables present the impact of the restatement adjustments on the Company’s previously reported quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011. The increase (decrease) in each line item on the Company’s consolidated financial statements is displayed for each line requiring restatement.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
As of March 31, 2011
   
As of June 30, 2011
 
   
Previously
   
Adjustments
   
As Restated
   
Previously
   
Adjustments
   
As Restated
 
 
Reported
   
Reported
 
                                     
Receivable for disposal of investment
 
$
-
   
$
38,812,195
   
$
38,812,195
   
$
-
   
$
39,449,257
   
$
39,449,257
 
Total Current Assets
   
204,861,056
     
38,812,195
     
243,673,251
     
183,707,294
     
39,449,257
     
223,156,551
 
Other long-term investment
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
41,772,510
     
(41,772,510)
     
-
 
Investments in and advances to equity investments
   
58,933,172
     
(40,254,885)
     
18,678,287
     
19,759,725
     
-
     
19,759,725
 
Total Long-Term Assets
   
409,752,650
     
(40,254,885)
     
369,497,765
     
447,118,915
     
(41,772,510)
     
405,346,405
 
Unrecognized tax benefits
   
5,551,703
     
1,011,881
     
6,563,584
     
6,666,147
     
1,043,917
     
7,710,064
 
Total Long-Term Liabilities
   
136,871,572
     
1,011,881
     
137,883,453
     
137,986,635
     
1,043,917
     
139,030,552
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
   
178,834,295
     
1,011,881
     
179,846,176
     
183,189,757
     
1,043,917
     
184,233,674
 
TOTAL ASSETS
   
614,613,706
     
(1,442,690)
     
613,171,016
     
630,826,209
     
(2,323,253)
     
628,502,956
 
Retained earnings
   
208,439,256
     
(2,366,521)
     
206,072,735
     
212,020,274
     
(3,231,722)
     
208,788,552
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
52,258,717
     
(88,050)
     
52,170,667
     
60,536,528
     
(135,448)
     
60,401,080
 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
   
435,277,218
     
(2,454,571)
     
432,822,647
     
447,144,932
     
(3,367,170)
     
443,777,762
 
TOTAL EQUITY
   
435,779,411
     
(2,454,571)
     
433,324,840
     
447,636,452
     
(3,367,170)
     
444,269,282
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
$
614,613,706
   
$
(1,442,690)
   
$
613,171,016
   
$
630,826,209
   
$
(2,323,253)
   
$
444,269,282
 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   
Three months ended March 31, 2011
   
Three months ended June 30, 2011
 
   
Previously
   
Adjustments
   
As Restated
   
Previously
   
Adjustments
   
As Restated
 
 
Reported
   
Reported
 
                                     
Equity in earnings (losses) from unconsolidated entities
 
$
(409,886
 
$
(112,098
 
$
(521,984
 
$
551,461
   
$
(90,561
 
$
460,900
 
Interest Income (Expense), Net
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1,518,810
   
(15,302
   
(1,534,112
Gain (loss) on changes in ownership of unconsolidated entities
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,417,878
     
(759,338
   
658,540
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
   
4,046,001
     
(112,098
   
3,933,903
     
6,740,158
     
(865,201
   
5,874,957
 
NET INCOME
   
921,146
     
(112,098
   
809,048
     
3,570,345
     
(865,201
   
2,705,144
 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST
   
924,152
     
(112,098
   
812,054
     
3,581,018
     
(865,201
   
2,715,817
 
Foreign currency translation gain
   
3,132,466
     
(15,128
   
3,117,338
     
8,277,811
     
(47,398
   
8,230,413
 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX
   
3,132,466
     
(15,128
   
3,117,338
     
8,277,811
     
(47,398
   
8,230,413
 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
   
4,056,618
     
(127,226
   
3,929,392
     
11,858,829
     
(912,599
   
10,946,230
 
Basic EPS
   
0.01
     
-
     
0.01
     
0.05
     
(0.01
   
0.04
 
Diluted EPS
 
$
0.01
   
$
-
   
$
0.01
   
$
0.05
   
$
(0.01
 
$
0.04
 
 


 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   
Three months ended March 31, 2011
   
Six months ended June 30, 2011
 
   
Previously
Reported
   
Adjustments
   
As Restated
   
Previously
   
Adjustments
   
As Restated
 
                                                 
Net income
 
$
921,146
   
$
(112,098
 
$
809,048
   
$
4,491,491
   
$
(977,299
 
$
3,514,192
 
Equity in (earnings) /losses from unconsolidated entities
   
409,886
     
112,098
     
521,984
     
(141,575
   
202,659
     
61,084
 
(Gain)/loss on changes in ownership of unconsolidated entities
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1,417,878
   
759,338
     
(658,540
Unrecognized tax benefits
 
-
   
$
-
   
-
   
1,615,990
   
15,302
   
1,631,292
 

 
NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE

Accounts and notes receivable is net of provision for doubtful debts. Provision for doubtful debt activity is as follows:

   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2011
   
DECEMBER 31,
2010
 
Beginning balance
 
$
687,879
   
$
522,897
 
Provision for doubtful debts
   
-
     
164,982
 
Reversal
   
(57,471
   
-
 
Written off
   
-
     
-
 
Ending balance
 
$
630,408
   
$
687,879
 

NOTE 5 - INVENTORIES
 
Inventories are summarized as follows:
 
   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2011
   
DECEMBER 31,
2010
 
Raw materials
 
$
14,496,602
   
$
6,902,658
 
Work in process
   
1,538,939
     
2,274,499
 
Finished goods
   
8,186,117
     
3,511,163
 
Total inventories
   
24,221,658
     
12,688,320
 
Less: provision against slow-moving inventories
   
(20,592)
     
(22,734)
 
Inventories, net
 
$
24,201,066
   
$
12,665,586
 

 In 2009 and 2010, the Company entered into long-term supply contracts with various third parties to grow Millettia, a major raw material of the Company, on behalf of the Company through leasing land use rights and production arrangements. Under these contracts, the Company bear the costs in relation to Millettia cultivation and in return entitled to a supply price at fair value discounted at a pre-determined rate when delivered. All pre-harvest agricultural costs, including irrigation, fertilization, seeding, laboring, land leasing costs, and other ongoing crop and land maintenance activities, are capitalized as inventory and cease to be accumulated when Millettia has reached maturity and is ready to be harvested. Land leasing costs incur prior harvest are capitalized as they are an essential pre-condition to the cultivation and an inevitable cost component of the total growing cost during the cultivation period. All costs incurred subsequent to the Millettia reaching maturity will be expensed as incurred.  The Company expects the initial supply of Millettia to occur between year nine and year eleven of the contract period as Millettia is a stem from a certain plant which requires an eight to ten-year period to mature. These contracts expire after 30 years but entitle the Company to renew with terms to be negotiated.

As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company capitalized agricultural costs in relation to Millettia cultivation of $983,458 and $190,697, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, the Company also made a prepayment of $4,526,852 in relation to Millettia cultivation that is expected to be commenced in June 2012. Such prepayment is capitalized as Advances to suppliers and prepaid expenses in the consolidated balance sheets and will be reclassified to inventory upon the commencement of cultivation (Note 6).


 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 


NOTE 6 - ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS AND PREPAID EXPENSES

   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2011
   
DECEMBER 31,
2010
 
Advance to suppliers
 
$
14,531,367
   
$
12,292,689
 
Prepaid expenses
   
489,705
     
1,953,455
 
Prepayment for long-term supply contracts (See Note 5)
   
4,526,852
     
-
 
Advances to suppliers and prepaid expenses
 
$
19,547,924
   
$
14,246,144
 

Advances to suppliers mainly represent interest-free cash deposits paid to suppliers for future purchases of raw materials. Prepaid expenses mainly relate to the prepaid research and development expenses to external contractors for research on new knowledge and product development.
   
NOTE 7 - LAND USE RIGHTS
 
Land use rights consist of the following:
 
   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2011
   
DECEMBER 31,
2010
 
Cost of land use rights
 
$
171,058,744
   
$
165,625,682
 
Less: Accumulated amortization
   
(13,166,046
   
(10,192,371
Land use rights, net
 
$
157,892,698
   
$
155,433,311
 
 
As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the net book value of land use rights pledged as collateral was $21,026,243 and $20,729,293, respectively. See Note 16. 

Amortization expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $875,525 and $833,974, respectively. Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $2,594,261 and $2,483,327, respectively.

NOTE 8 - CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
 
Construction in progress as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $32,378,396 and $22,516,044, respectively. Construction in progress represents the construction for production lines and buildings. The Company capitalizes interest as a component of construction in progress in accordance with ASC 835. Total interest costs incurred for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $2,174,163 and $1,884,477, respectively; total interest costs incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $5,982,908 and $5,707,743, respectively.

Total interest costs capitalized as part of construction in progress for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $274,755 and $338,534, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $801,129 and $1,051,684, respectively. Capitalized interest included in construction in progress was $2,441,761 and $1,640,632 as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.


 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 


NOTE 9 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
 
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
 
   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2011
   
DECEMBER 31,
2010
 
At cost:
           
Buildings
 
$
135,387,799
   
$
104,865,498
 
Machinery and equipment
   
24,254,844
     
23,512,674
 
Motor vehicles
   
1,584,441
     
1,568,813
 
Office equipment
   
2,643,608
     
2,529,352
 
Other equipment
   
4,386,861
     
3,996,164
 
     
168,257,553
     
136,472,501
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
               
Buildings
   
(11,878,352)
     
(9,278,438)
 
Machinery and equipment
   
(16,214,453)
     
(14,438,180)
 
Motor vehicles
   
(1,430,786)
     
(1,331,806)
 
Office equipment
   
(1,789,483)
     
(1,458,772)
 
Other equipment
   
(539,046)
     
(417,689)
 
     
(31,852,120)
     
(26,924,885)
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
$
136,405,433
   
$
109,547,616
 

As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the net book value of property, plant and equipment pledged as collateral for bank loans were $6,263,303 and $6,243,893, respectively. See Note 16.

Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $1,416,939 and $1,265,671, respectively. Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $4,214,570 and $3,652,541, respectively. 

NOTE 10 - OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

 Other intangible assets are summarized as follows:
 
   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2011
   
DECEMBER 31,
2010
 
At cost:
           
Product licenses
 
$
16,580,293
   
$
16,053,679
 
Trademarks
   
11,304,816
     
10,945,759
 
Patents
   
5,135,114
     
4,972,016
 
Proprietary technology
   
301,568
     
291,990
 
Software
   
97,590
     
94,488
 
     
33,419,381
     
32,357,932
 
Less: Accumulated amortization
               
Product licenses
 
$
(10,100,977)
   
$
(8,891,025)
 
Trademarks
   
(7,517,448)
     
(6,009,283)
 
Patents
   
(2,786,773)
     
(2,448,111)
 
Proprietary technology
   
(128,100)
     
(100,775)
 
Software
   
(27,574)
     
(19,611)
 
     
(20,560,872)
     
(17,468,805)
 
Other intangible assets, net
 
$
12,858,509
   
$
14,889,127
 

Amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $808,808 and $1,011,184, respectively. Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $2,475,425 and $3,448,668, respectively.


 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 


NOTE 11 – RECEIVABLE FOR DISPOSAL OF INVESTMENT

On September 27, 2010, the Company entered into a share transfer agreement with an unrelated third party to transfer its equity interest in Nuo Hua Affiliate for a consideration of RMB255,000,000 (equivalent to $39.83 million), including cash and equity interest of another company owned by the unrelated third party. The legal procedure of the transfer had been completed in October 2010 and the consideration is expected to be received by the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.

NOTE 12 - INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO EQUITY INVESTMENTS
 
Investments in and advances to equity investments include our equity investments in Aoxing Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. (“AXN”) and Hezhou Jinji Color Printing Co., Ltd. (“Jinji”). AXN is a PRC-based pharmaceutical company, listed on the NYSE AMEX, specializing in the research, development, manufacture and distribution of narcotic and pain-management products in the PRC. Jinji is a color printing company focusing on the printing of external packaging materials. These investments are accounted for using the equity method.  

As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the value based on quoted market price and the carrying amount of the investment in AXN is as follows:
  
   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2011
   
DECEMBER 31,
2010
 
Investment in AXN based on quoted market price
 
$
6,044,113
   
$
46,841,875
 
Carrying amount of investment in AXN
 
$
18,701,611
   
$
18,903,366
 
 
The Company performed an interim impairment assessment by comparing fair value of the investment based on a discounted cash flows model to the carrying value. As of September 30, 2011, the derived fair value of the assessment exceeded the carrying value and no impairment loss was recognized. The discounted cash flows model is based on publicly available information issued by AXN, such as annual and quarterly reports, management and investor relations announcements, as well as analyses reports on AXN. This information is further substantiated by internal analysis. The Company will continue to monitor the market price movement closely for impairment assessment.
 
NOTE 13 - OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS
  
   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2011
   
DECEMBER 31,
2010
 
Payment for long-term supply contract
 
$
7,977,444
   
$
7,724,069
 
Prepaid land leasing costs for long-term supply contracts
   
4,303,926
     
443,811
 
Total other long-term assets
 
$
12,281,370
   
$
8,167,880
 

On October 17, 2009, the Company entered into a long-term supply contract with a third party to secure the supply of Xanthoceras Sorbifolia Bge (“XSB”), which is a major raw material of the Company. The Company expects such supply to start from year four of the contract as XSB is a fruit from a certain plant which requires a three-year period to mature. The contract expires after 10 years while the Company is entitled to renewal with terms to be negotiated. Under the contract, the Company is entitled to a supply price at fair value when delivered. The payment will be amortized to inventory upon delivery of the raw material.

Prepaid land leasing costs are prepayment for the Millettia long-term supply contracts the Company entered into in 2009 and 2010, which are amortized over the lease term and the amortized expenses are capitalized as inventory until Millettia has reached maturity and is ready to be harvested (Note 5).

The Company assesses the impairment of the prepayment as of each balance sheet date. As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, no impairment was recognized.


 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 


NOTE 14 - OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
 
The components of other payables and accrued expenses are as follows:

   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2011
   
DECEMBER 31,
2010
 
Other taxes payable
 
$
211,216
   
$
295,702
 
Other payables
   
7,650,575
     
9,378,014
 
Accrued expenses
   
7,125,773
     
8,365,841
 
Other payables and accrued expenses
 
$
14,987,564
   
$
18,039,557
 

Other payables balance mainly represent VAT-output for manufacturing subsidiaries.

Accrued expenses mainly represent promotional fee, interest expenses accrued on convertible notes and other banks loans and accrued advertisement expenses.

NOTE 15 - OTHER LIABILITIES

   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2011
   
DECEMBER 31,
2010
 
Due to employees
 
$
596,340
   
$
2,803,189
 
Advances from customers
   
3,107,713
     
2,194,450
 
Other current liabilities
   
1,456,468
     
1,286,468
 
Other liabilities
 
$
5,160,521
   
$
6,284,107
 

Due to employees mainly represent deposits collected from the Company’s salesmen to encourage receivables collection.

Advances from customers mainly represent cash received for goods not yet delivered to customers.

NOTE 16 - DEBT

Short-term loans are obtained from local banks and a third party. All of the short-term loans are repayable within one year and the short-term loans from local banks are secured by property, plant and equipment and land use rights owned by the Company. See Notes 6 and 8.
 
Long-term loans include a mortgage loan that bears interest on daily balances at 2.50% per annum below HSBC HKD best lending rate and is repayable over 15 years. The principal amount of long-term loans is not payable until the end of the term.

Interest expense for all outstanding debt excluding the convertible notes was $ 226,216 and $110,706 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Interest expense for all outstanding debt excluding the convertible notes was $442,895 and $405,178 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

NOTE 17 - CONVERTIBLE NOTES
 
On July 15, 2008, the Company closed a private offering and issued $115 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2015 (the “Notes”). The Notes were sold to qualified institutional buyers in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The net proceeds from the sale of the Notes were $110,474,993, after deducting the placement agents’ commission and offering expenses payable by the Company.
 
The following is a brief summary of certain terms of this offering:
 
 
Total offering was $115,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due on July 15, 2015.
 
 
Interest at 5.00% per year, payable semiannually in arrears in cash.  
    
 
The Notes are convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time prior to the close of business on the second business day preceding the maturity date based on an initial conversion rate of 107.6195 shares per $1,000 principal amount of Notes, which represents an initial conversion price of $9.29 per share.

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 




 
The conversion rate is subject to certain adjustments. In particular, holders who convert their Notes in connection with certain events of fundamental changes, as defined pursuant to the convertible notes agreement, may be entitled to a make whole premium in the form of additional shares of our common stock.
 
 
 
The initial conversion rate may also be adjusted on January 15, 2009 if the volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of common stock for each of the 30 consecutive trading days ended on January 15, 2009 is less than $8.08 per share. In such an event, the conversion rate will be increased as a one-time conversion price adjustment such that the conversion price as adjusted would represent the greater of (1) 115.0% of such arithmetic average of the daily VWAP and (2) $8.08.
 
 
Holders may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Notes on July 15, 2013 for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be purchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to, but excluding, the repurchase date.
 
 
If a fundamental change event occurs, holders will have the right to require the Company to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their Notes. The fundamental change purchase price will be 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be purchased plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
 
 
The Notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations and rank equal in right of payment to all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The Notes will be effectively subordinated to all of the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness.

Notes issuance costs incurred by the Company that were directly attributable to the issuance of the Notes were deferred and are charged to the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income using the effective interest rate method over the term of the Notes.
  
The Company has determined that the conversion feature embedded in the Notes is not required to be bifurcated and accounted for as a derivative pursuant to FASB ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging”, since the embedded conversion feature is indexed to the Company’s own stock and would be classified in shareholders’ equity if it was a free-standing instrument. The holder’s put rights qualify as an embedded derivative, but bifurcation of such is not required since it is considered to have economic characteristic and risks that are clearly and closely related to those of the debt host.

On the date of issuance of the Notes, no portion of the proceeds was attributable to the beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”) since the conversion price of the Notes exceeded the market price of the Company’s common stock. Furthermore, no contingent BCF exists from the one time conversion rate adjustment based on VWAP, as the adjustment is subject to a floor of $8.08, which equals the market price of the Company’s common stock on the issuance date of the Notes.
  
The VWAP of the Company’s common stock for each of the 30 consecutive trading days ending on January 15, 2009 was $6.02 per share and as such, the initial conversion price of $9.29 per share was adjusted to $8.08 on January 15, 2009.

During the three months ended September 30, 2011, the Company repurchased a total $5,500,000 in principal amount of the Notes for $2,750,000 cash consideration and expensed $83,171 of related unamortized Notes issue cost resulting in a net gain of $2,666,829 and leaving an aggregate of $109,500,000 in principal amount outstanding as of September 30, 2011. 

   
The Notes repurchased
 
Principal
  $ 5,500,000  
+unamortized premium
    -  
-unamortized bond issue cost
    (83,171 )
Net Carrying Value
    5,416,829  
Repurchase Price
    2,750,000  
Gain on debt extinguishment
  $ 2,666,829  

The effective interest rate on the Notes for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was 5.945%.
  
The amount of interest cost recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $1,413,819 and $1,437,500, respectively. Interest cost recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $4,288,819 and $4,312,500, respectively.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 



  
NOTE 18 - PREPAID FORWARD SHARES REPURCHASE TRANSACTION

In connection with the offering of the Notes, the Company entered into a prepaid forward repurchase contract with an affiliate of the lead placement agent (“Merrill affiliate”). Pursuant to the prepaid forward repurchase contract, the Company paid approximately $30 million to the Merrill affiliate to fund the purchase of 3.7 million shares of common stock for settlement at or about maturity of the Notes, which will occur on July 15, 2015. The forward shares purchase transaction was also intended to reduce the potential dilution of common stock that would result from the conversion of the Notes into shares of common stock.

The $30 million cost of the forward stock repurchase transaction qualifies as an equity transaction and was separately presented under shareholders’ equity in the balance sheet without subsequent recognition of changes in fair value.
The prepaid forward repurchase contract contains an embedded equity forward derivative that is contingently cash settleable based on certain events.  The contingent cash settlement feature was bifurcated from the prepaid forward repurchase contract but its value was insignificant for any of the years presented.

The Company is potentially subject to significant concentration of credit risk with respect to the prepaid forward repurchase contract. The fact that the Merrill affiliate has merged with Bank of America reduced the bankruptcy and default risk. The Company will closely monitor the third depositary and may request early settlement of the contract prior to the maturity of the Notes.     

NOTE 19 - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Preferred Stock
 
The Company has 1,000,000 shares of Series A preferred stock (“Series A”) issued and outstanding. Pursuant to the terms of the Series A, the holder holds aggregate voting power equal to 25% of the combined voting power of common stock and preferred stock. The percentage of voting power represented by the Series A cannot be diluted by the issuance of additional shares of common stock. The Series A has a liquidation preference equal to its initial issue price that will be paid to the holders of the Series A upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up and prior to any distributions being made to holders of common stock. The Series A does not participate in profits and dividends with common stock.

Common Stock
 
Stock-Based Compensation
At the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting held on October 21, 2006, the shareholders of the Company approved the stock incentive plan (the “2006 Plan”), which allows the Company’s Board of Directors, at its discretion, to offer stock options and common stock awards to employees, directors and consultants of the Company.

The Company has reserved 5,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance upon the exercise of stock options and common stock awards granted under the 2006 Plan. The term of the options granted under the 2006 Plan should be no more than 10 years from the grant date. Options will be granted with an exercise price not less than the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of the grant.

Common Stock Awards issued to consultants and non-employee directors

Common stock awards are issued to consultants as partial payment in connection with the consulting services rendered or to be rendered, or to directors as compensation for participating in the Company’s board meetings. Number of shares granted and expenses recognized were insignificant during the periods presented.

In connection with common stock awards described above, the Company recorded “Common stock to be issued” for vested but yet to be issued shares. Number of shares to be issued was insignificant during the periods presented.
  
Stock Options and Common Stock Awards issued to Employees

Stock options and common stock awards granted to employees vest over a five year service period using a graded vesting schedule of 20% per fully completed year (based on each subsequent one-year anniversary of the date of grant). Compensation expense for all stock options and common stock awards granted is recognized over the grantee’s respective requisite service period.
  

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 


Stock options

The Company calculated the estimated fair value of the options of the grant date using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions:
 
 
Grant Date
 
April 10,
2009
   
November 25,
2008
   
April 9,
2008
   
August 20,
2007
   
April 20,
2007
 
                                         
Risk-free interest rates
   
2.33
     
2.41
     
2.93
     
4.45
     
4.59
%
 
Expected term
   
6.5
       
6.5
       
6.5
       
6.5
       
6.5
   
Expected volatility
   
65.70
     
64.81
     
56.89
     
71.71
     
74.69
 
Expected dividend yield
   
0.00
     
0.00
     
0.00
     
0.00
     
0.00
%
 
Fair value of share option
   
2.64
       
3.34
       
4.81
       
5.87
       
7.44
   
     
The model requires the input of subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility and the expected dividend yield. The Company uses historical experience of employee turnover and future expectation to estimate forfeiture rate. For expected volatilities, the Company has made reference to historical volatilities of the Company’s stock. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury Bills yield in effect at the time of grant.

The Company recorded $474,638 compensation cost for both of the three month ended September 30, 2011 and 2010,and $1,423,914 for both of the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, with corresponding credits to additional paid-in capital. Compensation cost of all stock option awards are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The total fair value of the options granted to employees at the respective grant dates was $9,492,751, of which the unrecognized portion of $2,212,263 is expected to be recognized following the straight-line method over the remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.4 years as of September 30, 2011.
  
The expected forfeiture rate of the stock options granted as of September 30, 2011 is 0%.
  
Common Stock Awards

On April 10, 2009, April 8, 2010, April 10, 2011, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the grant of common stock awards to the Company’s executive officer and certain senior management members. Common stock awards granted vest over a five-year service period. Compensation expense is recognized for the fair value of common stock on the grant date on a straight-line basis over five years, the requisite service period of the awards.  The number of shares granted and the grant date market price of the Company’s common stock determines the fair value of the common stock awards under the 2006 Plan.
  
The expected forfeiture rate of the common stock awards granted as of September 30, 2011 is 0%.

 The Company recorded selling, general and administrative expenses of $303,491 and $227,954 in connection with such awards for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively and $834,936 and $559,507 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The total fair value of the common stock awards granted as of the respective grant date was $6,069,829, of which the unrecognized portion of $4,136,682 is expected to be recognized following the straight-line method over the remaining weighted average vesting period of 3.7 years as of September 30, 2011.
 
Statutory Reserves

In accordance with the PRC Regulations on Enterprises with Foreign Investment, an enterprise established in the PRC with foreign investment is required to provide for certain statutory reserves, namely (i) General Reserve Fund, (ii) Enterprise Expansion Fund and (iii) Staff Welfare and Bonus Fund, which are appropriated from net profit as reported in the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. A wholly-owned foreign enterprise (“WOFE”) is required to allocate at least 10% of its annual after-tax profit to the General Reserve Fund until the balance of such fund has reached 50% of its respective registered capital.  A non- wholly-owned foreign invested enterprise is permitted to provide for the above allocation at the discretion of its Board of Directors. Appropriations to the Enterprise Expansion Fund and Staff Welfare and Bonus Fund are at the discretion of the Board of Directors for all foreign invested enterprises. The aforementioned reserves can only be used for specific purposes and are not distributable as cash dividends.
 

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 


As a result, $26,293,785 has been appropriated to the accumulated statutory reserves, which were included in retained earnings, by the Company’s PRC subsidiaries as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
    
Treasury Stock

On March 20, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $20 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock over the next two years in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, block trades and accelerated stock repurchase transactions or otherwise, as determined by the Company and will be funded from available working capital. The timing and extent of any purchases depend upon the trading price of the Company’s common stock, general business and market conditions and other investment opportunities. The Company entered into a share buyback program and engaged a financial institution to act as a broker on behalf of the Company to repurchase common stock based on a predetermined quantity and price range (“Share Buyback Program”).

Any common stock repurchased by the Company became part of its treasury stock which will be shown as a separate item in the consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity. The treasury stock may be retired or used by the Company to finance or execute acquisitions or other arrangements. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had repurchased 449,163 shares of its common stock at a total cost of $799,999 pursuant to this Share Buyback Program.

NOTE 20 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
  
As of September 30, 2011, the Company had entered into capital commitments for the manufacturing facilities under construction in the People’s Republic of China and purchase commitments for the purchase of raw materials. The capital commitments and purchase commitments were $2,954,378 and $4,288,159 within one year and $9,681,839 and $10,038,729 after one year but within five years. In addition, the Company had advertisement contract commitments of $9,637,881 for the next 12 months as well as R&D commitments of $2,570,982 within one year and $676,087 after one year but within five years.

Effective from January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the guidance for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes as provided under FASB ASC 740-10, which prescribes a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken in the tax return. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has recorded an unrecognized tax benefit of $6,772,972.

As of September 30, 2011, the Company has no significant litigation claims. Also, the Company does not have significant operating-lease commitments as of September 30, 2011.


 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 


NOTE 21 - SEGMENT REPORTING

For the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 the Company’s segments were as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
         
(RESTATED)
 
Manufacturing Segment
           
Revenue from pharmaceutical products
  $ 40,276,279     $ 77,171,414  
Revenue from nutraceutical products
    8,774,711       10,294,564  
Total manufacturing revenue
    49,050,990       87,465,978  
Total manufacturing costs
    24,181,804       40,307,771  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    1,331,032       1,244,031  
Selling, general and administrative expenses, research and development costs and advertising costs
    15,188,293       33,834,283  
Operating income of manufacturing segment
    10,569,294       9,583,131  
                 
Distribution Segment
               
Distribution revenue
  $ 4,883,612     $ 4,067,066  
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities
    -       773,038  
Operating income of distribution segment
    12,376       (402,707 )
                 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Net Income Attributable to Controlling Interest:
               
Total net operating income, as defined, for reportable segments
    10,581,670       9,180,424  
Unallocated
    (2,928,129 )     (4,933,238 )
Consolidated Net Income Attributable to Controlling Interest
  $ 7,653,541     $ 4,247,186  

 For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company’s segments were as follows:

   
Nine months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
         
(RESTATED)
 
Manufacturing Segment
           
Revenue from pharmaceutical products
  $ 119,969,639     $ 181,813,000  
Revenue from nutraceutical products
    28,110,229       29,894,355  
Total manufacturing revenue
    148,079,868       211,707,355  
Total manufacturing costs
    72,568,527       96,675,330  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    3,956,892       3,659,475  
Selling, general and administrative expenses, research and development costs and advertising costs
    45,220,153       78,668,115  
Operating income of manufacturing segment
    25,466,535       26,208,683  
                 
Distribution Segment
               
Distribution revenue
  $ 11,908,640     $ 10,871,669  
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities
    -       2,117,833  
Operating income of distribution segment
    (129,635 )     536,230  
                 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Net Income Attributable to Controlling Interest:
               
Total net operating income, as defined, for reportable segments
    25, 336,900       26,744,913  
Unallocated
    (14,155,488 )     (14,250,340 )
Consolidated Net Income Attributable to Controlling Interest
  $ 11,181,412     $ 12,494,573  

All operating revenues comprise amounts received from external third party customers. All of the Company’s operations are located in the PRC. 


 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 



NOTE 22 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to controlling interest by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding common shares to be delivered under a prepaid forward repurchase contract (3,712,700 shares). Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to controlling interest as adjusted for the effect of dilutive potential common shares, if any, by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. The potential common stocks are stock options, common stock awards and convertible notes.
    
The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders.

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
         
(RESTATED)
         
(RESTATED)
 
EPS Numerator:
                       
Net income attributable to controlling interest
 
$
7,653,541
   
$
4,247,186
   
$
11,181,412
   
$
12,494,573
 
                                 
EPS Denominator:
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic
   
74,845,855
     
74,934,428
     
74,801,120
     
74,765,028
 
Effect of dilutive instruments:
                               
Convertible notes
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Common stock awards to be issued
   
1,678,148
     
1,030,838
     
1,505,924
     
881,996
 
Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted
   
76,524,003
     
75,965,266
     
76,307,044
     
75,647,024
 
  
EPS - Basic
 
$
0.10
   
$
0.06
   
$
0.15
   
$
0.17
 
EPS - Diluted
 
$
0.10
   
$
0.06
   
$
0.15
   
$
0.17
 

The calculation of weighted average common shares outstanding for the diluted earnings per share calculation excludes consideration of stock options for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, because the exercise of these options would not have been dilutive for those periods due to the fact that the exercise prices were greater than the weighted average market price of the Company’s common stock for each period.

As more fully discussed in Note 17, the Company had certain convertible notes outstanding during the periods presented. The aggregate number of shares of common stock that could be issued in the future to settle these notes is deemed outstanding for the purposes of the calculation of diluted earnings per share. This approach, referred to as the if-converted method, requires that such shares be deemed outstanding regardless of whether the notes are then contractually convertible into the Company’s common stock. For this if-converted calculation, the interest expense and issuance costs (net of tax) attributable to these notes are added back to net income attributable to controlling interest, reflecting the assumption that the notes have been converted.  The calculation of diluted earnings per share excludes the convertible notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 because conversion of the convertible notes under the if-converted method would have been anti-dilutive..

NOTE 23 – TAXES

The Company had total income tax credit of $2,203,013 and income tax expenses of $4,091,655 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively. The Company continues to conduct most of its business through its major PRC subsidiaries whose applicable income tax rates are 15% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. A full valuation allowance was recorded for deferred tax assets of those entities within the Company that continue to be in a cumulative loss position. The Company recorded a current tax expense of $5,804,146 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 of which $1,335,226 was related to an increase in unrecognized tax benefits. The unrecognized tax benefits were primarily related to the tax impact of deemed interest at PRC subsidiaries. The Company recorded cumulative interests of $919,771 as of September 30, 2011.

The Company's effective tax rates were (40)% and 36% for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively and were 27% and 35% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 


The decrease in effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was mainly due to the reverse of the provision for income taxes for the applicable tax rate change of its PRC subsidiaries, GLP, BOKE, Three Happiness, HSPL and CCXA. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company increased its applicable tax rate for these PRC subsidiaries as the High & New Technology status (“HNTE status”) will expire near the year end of 2011. At that stage, the management did not believe it was more-likely-than-not that these entities will qualify for the HNTE status upon renewal; as a result, the Company applied 25% corporate income tax rate for these subsidiaries during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. At current stage, the management believed it is probable that these entities will qualify for the HNTE status upon renewal since these entities passed the government assessment; as a result, the Company applied 15% corporate income tax rate for these subsidiaries for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.
   
NOTE 24 - EMPLOYEE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

Full time employees of the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC participate in a government-mandated defined contribution plan pursuant to which certain pension benefits, medical care, unemployment insurance, employee housing fund and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. Chinese labor regulations require that the PRC subsidiaries of the Company make contributions to the government for these benefits based on 41% of the employees’ salaries. The Company’s PRC subsidiaries have no legal obligation for the benefits beyond the contributions made. The total amounts for such employee benefits, which were expensed as incurred, were $1,407,086 and $1,392,671 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $4,252,448 and $2,023,756 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and are included in cost, inventory, selling, general and administrative expenses.

NOTE 25 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
  
On October 5, 2011, the Company repurchased a total $1,000,000 in principal amount of the Notes for $405,000 cash consideration, leaving an aggregate of $108,500,000 in principal amount outstanding.

There were no other significant subsequent events that occurred after September 30, 2011.

 
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ITEM 2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

All of the financial information presented in this Item 2 has been adjusted to reflect the restatement of our condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2010. Specifically, we have restated our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2010 and our condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30,2010 as reported in the amended annual report on Form 10K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. The restatement is fully described in the “Explanatory Note” immediately preceding Part I, Item 1of the amended annual report on Form 10K/A for December 31, 2010 filed concurrently with this report and in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements in this report.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the information contained in the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein and in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Readers should carefully review the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

As used in this report, the terms “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us,” and “AOB” refer to American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc., a Nevada corporation.

PRELIMINARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These include statements about our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies for the future, which we indicate by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “we believe,” “AOB believes,” “management believes” and similar language. The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of AOB and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those set forth in the discussion under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this report. Actual results may differ materially from results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. We base the forward-looking statements on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update them.
 
Investors are also advised to refer to the information in our previous filings with the SEC, especially on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, in which we discuss in more detail various important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors. As such, investors should not consider any list of such factors to be an exhaustive statement of all risks and uncertainties or potentially inaccurate assumptions.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
 
This section should be read together with the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included as Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements included in our amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Estimates affecting accounts and notes receivable and inventories
 
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reporting of assets and liabilities (and contingent assets and liabilities). These estimates are particularly significant where they affect the reported net realizable value of the Company’s accounts and notes receivable and inventories.
 
At September 30, 2011, the Company provided a $630,408 reserve against accounts and notes receivable. Management’s estimate of the appropriate reserve on accounts and notes receivable at September 30, 2011 was based on the aged nature of these accounts and notes receivable. In making its judgment, management assessed its customers’ ability to continue to pay their outstanding invoices on a timely basis, and whether their financial position might deteriorate significantly in the future, which would result in their inability to pay their debts to the Company.
 
At September 30, 2011, the Company provided an allowance against its inventories amounting to $20,592. Management’s determination of this allowance was based on potential impairments to the current carrying value of the inventories due to potential obsolescence of aged inventories. In making its estimate, management considered the probable demand for our products in the future and historical trends in the turnover of our inventories.
 
While the Company currently believes that there is little likelihood that actual results will differ materially from these current estimates, if customer demand for our products decreases significantly in the near future, or if the financial condition of our customers deteriorates in the near future, the Company could realize significant write downs for slow-moving inventories or uncollectible accounts and notes receivable.


 
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Policy affecting recognition of revenue
 
Among the most important accounting policies affecting our consolidated financial statements is our policy of recognizing revenue in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605 “Revenue Recognition”. Under this policy, all of the following criteria must be met in order for us to recognize revenue:
 
 
1.
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;
 
2.
Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered;
 
3.
The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and
 
4.
Collectability is reasonably assured.

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

Goodwill

We account for goodwill in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 350 “Intangible – Goodwill and Other”. We conduct an impairment test on an annual basis and, in addition, if we notice any indication of impairment, we conduct such test immediately.
 
The application of the impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignments of assets and liabilities to reporting units and the determination of the fair value of each reporting unit. Fair value is primarily determined by computing the future discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the reporting unit that are believed to be reasonable under current and forecasted circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of the reported net assets of our reporting units.
   
We conducted an impairment test as of September 30, 2011 and no impairment loss was identified. We will continue to closely monitor the projections for our reporting units and the economic conditions of the product end-markets. Any significant change in market conditions and estimates or judgments could give rise to impairment in the period that the change becomes known.

Share-based Compensation

We account for the stock options and common stock awards granted under our 2006 stock incentive plan (the “2006 Plan”) in accordance with FASB ASC 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation”. In accordance with FASB ASC 718, all grants of share options and common stock awards are recognized in the financial statements based on their grant date fair values. We have elected to recognize compensation expense using the straight-line method for all share options and common stock awards granted with services conditions that have a graded vesting schedule.
 
We have applied the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model in determining the fair value of the options granted. We estimate expected volatility at the date of grant based on a combination of historical and implied volatilities from comparable publicly listed companies. Forfeiture rate is estimated based on historical forfeiture patterns and adjusted to reflect future changes in circumstances and facts, if any.

Accounting for Income Taxes and Uncertain Income Tax Positions

We account for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. We consider many factors when assessing the likelihood of future realization of our deferred tax assets, including our recent cumulative earnings experience by taxing jurisdiction, expectations of future taxable income, the carry-forward periods available to us for tax reporting purposes, and other relevant factors. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

We account for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740-10. FASB ASC 740-10 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of the benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon ultimate settlement. As of September 30, 2011, the Company recorded an unrecognized tax benefit of approximately $7,874,802, which is mainly related to non-trade intercompany transactions, fixed assets and intangible assets.

 
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Our accounting policy for interest and penalties related to an uncertain position, if any when required, is classified as part of interest expenses and other expenses, respectively.  The Company recorded $919,771 interest and a penalty of nil as of September 30, 2011.

Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-08 (ASU 2011-08), “Testing Goodwill for Impairment.” ASU 2011-08 is intended to reduce the cost and complexity of the annual goodwill impairment test by providing entities an option to perform a “qualitative” assessment to determine whether further impairment testing is necessary. Specifically, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step test. If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required. Otherwise, no further testing is required. This standard is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The provisions of ASU 2011-08 are not expected to have a material impact on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-05 (ASU 2011-05), "Presentation of Comprehensive Income."  ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in shareholders' equity and requires an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The provisions of ASU 2011-05 are not expected to have a material impact on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
 
In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-04 (ASU 2011-04), “Fair Value Measurement: Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS.” ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements, changes changes certain fair value measurement principles and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The updated guidance is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The provisions of ASU 2011-04 are not expected to have a material impact on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.


 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AS COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The following table sets forth the amounts and the percentage relationship to revenues of certain items in our condensed consolidated statements of income for the quarters ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

 
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
  
  
2011
  
  
2010
  
  
2011
  
  
2010
  
  
  
     
(RESTATED)
     
  
  
(RESTATED)
  
Revenues
  
$
53,934,602
 
  
$
91,533,044
  
  
  
100%
 
  
  
100%
  
Cost of sales
  
  
28,730,424
 
  
  
44,250,846
  
  
  
53
 
  
  
48
  
GROSS PROFIT
   
25,204,178
     
47,282,198
     
47
     
52
 
 
  
  
   
  
  
 
  
  
  
   
  
  
 
  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
  
  
12,080,424
     
20,920,522
   
  
22
 
  
  
23
  
Advertising costs
  
  
2,964,877
     
10,983,946
   
  
6
 
  
  
12
  
Research and development costs
   
2,825,967
     
4,724,703
     
5
     
5
 
Depreciation and amortization expenses
  
  
1,804,888
     
1,682,058
   
  
3
 
  
  
2
  
Debt extinguishment (gain)
  
  
(2,666,829)
     
-
   
  
(5)
   
  
-
  
Total operating expenses
  
  
17,009,327
     
38,311,229
   
  
31
 
  
  
42
  
                                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
  
  
 
8,194,851
     
8,970,969
   
  
16
 
  
  
10
  
Equity in (losses) earnings from unconsolidated entities
  
  
(796,727)
     
242,183
   
  
(2)
   
  
(1)
  
Impairment loss on equity investment
   
-
     
(1,083,637)
     
-
     
-
 
Interest expense, net
  
  
(1,802,954)
     
(1,456,062)
   
  
(3)
   
  
(2)
 
Other expenses, net
  
  
(116,196)
     
(67,548)
   
  
-
   
  
-
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX
  
  
5,478,974
     
6,605,905
   
  
11
   
  
7
  
Provision for income taxes
  
  
(2,203,013)
     
2,366,398
   
  
(4)
 
  
  
2
  
NET INCOME
  
 
7,681,987
 
  
 
4,239,507
  
  
  
15
 
  
  
5
  
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest
  
  
(28,446)
 
  
  
7,679
  
  
  
-
 
  
  
-
  
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
 
$
7,653,541
 
  
$
4,247,186
  
   
15%
     
5%
 
Basic
 
$
0.10
   
$
0.06
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Diluted
 
$
0.10
 
  
$
0.06
  
               
   
Revenues
 
Revenues for the third quarter of 2011 were $53,934,602, a decrease of $37,598,442, or 41% compared to revenues for the same period of 2010.

We classify our revenues into two segments: manufacturing revenue and distribution revenue. The manufacturing revenue comprises revenue from pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. Revenues by segments and product categories were as follows:
 
 
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
 
Increase/
   
Increase/
 
  
  
2011
  
  
2010
  
  
(Decrease)
  
  
(Decrease)
  
Revenue from pharmaceutical products
  
$
40,276,279
   
$
77,171,414
   
$
(36,895,135)
     
(48)%
 
Revenue from nutraceutical products
  
  
8,774,711
   
  
10,294,564
   
  
(1,519,853)
     
(15)%
  
Total manufacturing revenue
  
  
49,050,990
   
  
87,465,978
   
  
(38,414,988)
     
(44)%
 
Distribution revenue
  
  
4,883,612
   
  
4,067,066
   
  
816,546
     
20%
  
Total revenues
  
$
53,934,602
   
$
91,533,044
   
$
(37,598,442)
     
(41)%
  

Revenue in connection with our pharmaceutical products decreased by $36,895,135, or 48%, as compared to the same period of 2010 primarily due to the following factors: 

 
sales from our prescription pharmaceutical products decreased from $37,324,901 for the third quarter of 2010 to $22,262,905 for the same period of 2011, or a 40% decrease. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in sales from SHL powder and CCXA’s generic pharmaceutical products and partially offset by the increase in sales from our prescription formulated Jinji capsule; and    
 
 
sales from our OTC pharmaceutical products decreased from $39,846,513 for the third quarter of 2010 to $18,013,374 for the same period of 2011, or a 55% decrease. This was mainly due to the decreased sales volume of GLP’s generic OTC drugs.
 
 
 
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We decreased the manufacturing of certain generic drugs since the TCM raw material price for these drugs has continued to increase during the last quarter. Accordingly, we shifted the products mix toward higher-margin products from lower margin products to minimize the impact from the increased cost of certain raw materials and the continuing government price cut on certain products.

Revenue in connection with our nutraceutical products decreased by 15%, compared to the same period of 2010. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in sales from our Soy Peptide tablets and partially offset by the increase in sales from our Soy Peptide drinks which we launched commercially in late 2009. We decreased the advertising for certain old nutraceutical products and focused on new products to achieve optimum efficiency while maintaining strict advertising cost control.

The distribution revenue from Nuo Hua's majority owned subsidiary increased by 20%, to $4,883,612. This increase was mainly attributed to Nuo Hua's expanding market coverage.

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
 
Cost of sales was $28,730,424 for the third quarter of 2011, compared to $44,250,846 in the same period of 2010. Cost of sales in the third quarter of 2011 and 2010 by segments and product categories were as follows:
 
 
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
 
Increase/
   
Increase/
 
  
  
2011
  
  
2010
  
 
(Decrease)
   
(Decrease)
 
Pharmaceutical products
  
$
19,201,942
   
$
35,068,249
  
  
$
(15,866,307)
     
(45)%
  
Nutraceutical products
  
  
4,979,862
   
  
5,239,522
  
  
  
(259,660)
     
(5)%
  
Total manufacturing cost
  
  
24,181,804
   
  
40,307,771
  
  
  
(16,125,967)
     
(40)%
  
Distribution cost
  
  
4,548,620
   
  
3,943,075
  
  
  
605,545
     
15%
  
Total cost
  
$
28,730,424
   
$
44,250,846
  
  
$
(15,520,422)
     
(35)%
  
 
Gross profit decreased by $22,078,020, or 47%, for the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues decreased from 52% in the third quarter of 2010 to 47% in the same period of 2011 mainly due to the new levied urban construction and maintenance tax and educational surcharge.

From December 2010, the urban construction and maintenance tax and educational surcharge were levied on foreign investment enterprises and foreign enterprises who previously enjoyed the exemption. We recognized the urban construction and maintenance tax and educational surcharge in cost of sales. As a result of the regulation change, our gross margin for the third quarter of 2011 was affected by approximately 2%.

We continued our efforts to manage the margin pressure although the increased purchase prices of certain raw materials increased the cost of sales.

 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $8,840,098, or 42%, in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. The details of our sales and marketing expenses were as follows:
  
 
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
 
Increase/
   
Increase/
 
  
  
2011
  
  
2010
  
 
(Decrease)
   
(Decrease)
 
Payroll
  
$
3,238,886
 
  
$
3,707,591
  
  
$
(468,705)
   
  
(13)%
 
Staff welfare and insurance
  
  
873,021
 
  
  
1,162,842
  
  
  
(289,821)
   
  
(25)%
 
Promotional materials and fees
  
  
2,339,837
 
  
  
8,473,031
  
  
  
(6,133,194)
   
  
(72)%
 
Trips and traveling
  
  
1,107,824
 
  
  
997,740
  
  
  
110,084
   
  
11%
 
Shipping
  
  
878,162
 
  
  
1,604,280
  
  
  
(726,118)
   
  
(45)%
 
Stock based compensation
  
  
850,979
 
  
  
806,417
  
  
  
44,562
   
  
6%
 
Professional fees
  
  
534,319
 
  
  
1,124,727
  
  
  
(590,408)
   
  
(52)%
 
Miscellaneous
  
  
2,257,396
 
  
  
3,043,894
  
  
  
(786,498)
   
  
(26)%
 
TOTAL
  
$
12,080,424
 
  
$
20,920,522
  
  
$
(8,840,098)
   
  
(42)%
 


 
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The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010 was primarily due to the following factors:

 
the decrease of promotional materials and fees by $6,133,194, or 72%, in the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010. This was primarily due to the reduction of our promotional activities in relation to SHL powder and generic prescription and OTC drugs;

 
the decrease of shipping costs by $726,118, or 45%, in the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010. This was mainly due to the reduction of sales volume of our products; and

 
the decrease of payroll expenses and staff welfare and insurance expenses by $468,705 and $289,821, respectively, in the third quarter of 2011, as compared to the same period of 2010. The Company optimized human resource and cut certain jobs in order to maintain strict expense control.

Advertising Costs
 
Advertising costs decreased by $8,019,069, or 73%, from $10,983,946 in the third quarter of 2010 to $2,964,877 in the same period of 2011. Advertising costs as a percentage of revenue decreased from 12% in the third quarter of 2010 to 6% in the same period of 2011.
  
We decreased the advertising costs related to some of our OTC generic drugs during this quarter. We continued to invest in advertising to create a unified megabrand for AOBO so that we can leverage on the establishment of all our individual brands to increase brand awareness and market shares.

Research and Development Costs
 
Research and development costs decreased by $1,898,736, or 40%, from $4,724,703 in the third quarter of 2010 to $2,825,967 in the same period of 2011. Expressed as a percentage of revenue, research and development costs were 5% for both the third quarter of 2011 and 2010.

Our research and development activities consist of near term, middle term and long term stages which contribute to both our current and future business strategies. Our key research and development programs include the improvement of our existing products and development of new products such as SHL Lyophilized Injection Powder, Cease Enuresis Soft Gel and Jinji series products. The majority of our research and development expenditures are on pharmaceutical products.

Depreciation and Amortization
 
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $122,830, or 7%, in the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010. This was mainly due to the increase of the property, plant and equipment and land use rights during the second half of 2010.

Debt Extinguishment Gain

During the third quarter of 2011, the Company repurchased a total $5,500,000 in principal amount of our convertible Notes for $2,750,000. A gain of debt extinguishment of $2,666,829 was recognized representing the difference between the net carrying value of the notes repurchased and the repurchase price. For additional information, see “Item 1. Financial Statements — Note 16. Convertible Notes”. 

Equity in (Losses) Earnings from Unconsolidated Entities
 
Equity in (loss) earnings from unconsolidated entities decreased from a gain of $242,183 in the third quarter of 2010 to a loss of $796,727 in the same period of 2011. The increased loss was mainly due to the recognition of the share of equity loss from investment in AXN. On October 18, 2010, the Nuo Hua Affiliate was disposed to an unrelated third party. As a result, the Company was no longer entitled to recognize its equity earnings from the Nua Hua Affiliate.

Interest Expense, Net
 
Net interest expense was $1,802,954 for the third quarter of 2011 compared to net interest expense of $1,456,062 for the same period of 2010. The increase was mainly due to the increase proceeds from short-term loans in the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010.  

Income Tax
 
The Company’s effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2011 was (40)%, which is an decrease of 76% from 36% in the same period of 2010. The decrease in effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2011was mainly due to the reverse of the provision for income taxes for the applicable tax rate change of its PRC subsidiaries, GLP, BOKE, Three Happiness, HSPL and CCXA. For additional information, see “Item 1. Financial Statements — Note 23. Taxes”. 
 
 
 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AS COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The following table sets forth the amounts and the percentage relationship to revenues of certain items in our condensed consolidated statements of income for the quarters ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

 
  
Nine months Ended
September 30,
  
  
Nine months Ended
September 30,
  
  
  
2011
  
  
2010
  
  
2011
  
  
2010
  
  
  
     
(RESTATED)
     
  
  
(RESTATED)
  
Revenues
  
$
159,988,508
 
  
$
222,579,024
  
  
  
100%
 
  
  
100%
  
Cost of sales
  
  
83,863,569
 
  
  
107,219,753
  
  
  
52
 
  
  
48
  
GROSS PROFIT
   
76,124,939
     
115,359,271
     
48
     
52
 
 
  
  
   
  
  
 
  
  
  
   
  
  
 
  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
  
  
34,577,769
     
48,326,800
   
  
22
 
  
  
22
  
Advertising costs
  
  
10,185,380
     
26,949,663
   
  
6
 
  
  
12
  
Research and development costs
   
8,652,455
     
10,754,394
     
6
     
5
 
Depreciation and amortization expenses
  
  
5,359,979
     
4,902,005
   
  
3
 
  
  
2
  
Debt extinguishment (gain)
  
  
(2,666,829)
     
-
   
  
(2)
   
  
-
  
Total operating expenses
  
  
 
56,108,754
     
90,932,862
   
  
35
 
  
  
41
  
                                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
  
  
 
20,016,185
     
24,426,409
   
  
13
 
  
  
11
  
Equity in earnings (losses) from unconsolidated entities
  
  
(857,811)
     
201,097
   
  
-
   
  
-
 
Impairment loss on equity investment
   
-
     
(1,083,637)
     
-
     
-
 
Gain (loss) on changes in ownership of unconsolidated entities
   
658,540
     
(12,240)
     
-
     
-
 
Interest expense, net
  
  
 (4,850,651)
     
(4,393,093)
   
  
(3)
   
  
(2)
 
Other income (expenses), net
  
  
321,571
     
(85,340)
   
  
-
   
  
-
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX
  
  
15,287,834
     
19,053,196
   
  
10
   
  
9
  
Provision for income taxes
  
  
4,091,655
     
6,578,178
   
  
3
 
  
  
3
  
NET INCOME
  
 
11,196,179
 
  
 
12,475,018
  
  
  
7
 
  
  
6
  
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest
  
  
(14,767)
 
  
  
19,555
  
  
  
-
 
  
  
-
  
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
 
$
11,181,412
 
  
$
12,494,573
  
   
7%
     
6%
 
Basic
 
$
0.15
   
$
0.17
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Diluted
 
$
0.15
 
  
$
0.17
                 
   
Revenues
 
Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 were $159,988,508, a decrease of $62,590,516, or 28%, compared to revenues for the same period of 2010.

 
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We classify our revenues into two segments: manufacturing revenue and distribution revenue. The manufacturing revenue comprises revenue from pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. Revenues by segments and product categories were as follows:

 
 
  
Nine months Ended
September 30,
  
 
Increase/
   
Increase/
 
  
  
2011
  
  
2010
  
  
(Decrease)
  
  
(Decrease)
  
Revenue from pharmaceutical products
  
$
119,969,639
   
$
181,813,000
   
$
(61,843,361)
     
(34)%
 
Revenue from nutraceutical products
  
  
28,110,229
   
  
29,894,355
   
  
(1,784,126)
     
(6)%
  
Total manufacturing revenue
  
  
148,079,868
   
  
211,707,355
   
  
(63,627,487)
     
(30)%
 
Distribution revenue
  
  
11,908,640
   
  
10,871,669
   
  
1,036,971
     
10%
  
Total revenues
  
$
159,988,508
   
$
222,579,024
   
$
(62,590,516)
     
(28)%
  

Revenue in connection with our pharmaceutical products decreased by $61,843,361, or 34%, as compared to 2010 primarily due to the following factors: 

 
sales from our prescription pharmaceutical products decreased from $88,667,804 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $72,554,541 for the same period of 2011, or a 18% decrease. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in sales from SHL powder and CCXA’s generic pharmaceutical products and partially offset by the increase in sales from our prescription formulated Jinji capsule; and 

 
sales from our OTC pharmaceutical products decreased from $93,145,196 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $47,415,098 for the same period of 2011, or a 49% decrease. This was mainly due to the decreased sales volume of GLP’s generic OTC drugs.

We decreased the manufacturing of certain generic drugs since the TCM raw material price for these drugs has continued to increase during this year. Accordingly, we shifted the products mix toward higher-margin products from lower margin products to minimize the impact from the increased cost of certain raw materials and the continuing government price cut on certain products.

Revenue in connection with our nutraceutical products decreased by 6% compared to the same period of 2010. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease in sales from our Soy Peptide tablets and partially offset by the increase in sales from our Soy Peptide drinks which we launched commercially in late 2009. We decreased the advertising for certain old nutraceutical products and focused on new products to achieve optimum efficiency while maintaining strict advertising cost control.

The distribution revenue from Nuo Hua's majority owned subsidiary increased by 10%, to $11,908,640. This increase was mainly attributed to Nuo Hua's expanding market coverage.

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
 
Cost of sales was $83,863,569 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $107,219,753 in the same period of 2010. Cost of sales in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 by segments and product categories were as follows:
 
 
  
Nine months Ended
September 30,
  
 
Increase/
   
Increase/
 
  
  
2011
  
  
2010
  
 
(Decrease)
   
(Decrease)
 
Pharmaceutical products
  
$
57,172,135
   
$
81,646,090
  
  
$
(24,473,955)
     
(30)%
  
Nutraceutical products
  
  
15,396,392
   
  
15,029,240
  
  
  
367,152
     
2%
  
Total manufacturing cost
  
  
72,568,527
   
  
96,675,330
  
  
  
(24,106,803)
     
(25)%
  
Distribution cost
  
  
11,295,042
   
  
10,544,423
  
  
  
750,619
     
7%
  
Total cost
  
$
83,863,569
   
$
107,219,753
  
  
$
(23,356,184)
     
(22)%
  
 
Gross profit decreased by $39,234,332, or 34%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues decreased from 52% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to 48% in the same period of 2011 mainly due to the new levied urban construction and maintenance tax and educational surcharge.

From December of 2010, the urban construction and maintenance tax and educational surcharge were levied on foreign investment enterprises and foreign enterprises who previously enjoyed the exemption. We recognized the urban construction and maintenance tax and educational surcharge in cost of sales. As a result of the regulation change, our gross margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was affected by approximately 2%.

We continued our efforts to manage the margin pressure although the increased purchase prices of certain raw materials increased the cost of sales.

 
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from $48,326,800 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $34,577,769 in the same period of 2011, representing a 28% decrease. The details of our sales and marketing expenses were as follows:  
 
  
Nine months Ended
September 30,
  
 
Increase/
   
Increase/
 
  
  
2011
  
  
2010
  
 
(Decrease)
   
(Decrease)
 
Payroll
  
$
9,511,771
 
  
$
9,194,059
  
  
$
317,712
   
  
3%
 
Staff welfare and insurance
  
  
2,706,948
 
  
  
1,949,786
  
  
  
757,162
   
  
39%
 
Promotional materials and fees
  
  
5,913,443
 
  
  
17,884,830
  
  
  
(11,971,387)
   
  
(67)%
 
Trips and traveling
  
  
3,116,518
 
  
  
2,866,185
  
  
  
250,333
   
  
9%
 
Shipping
  
  
2,714,747
 
  
  
4,045,843
  
  
  
(1,331,096)
   
  
(33)%
 
Stock based compensation
  
  
2,514,251
 
  
  
2,311,921
  
  
  
202,330
   
  
9%
 
Professional fees
  
  
1,849,396
 
  
  
2,675,680
  
  
  
(826,284)
   
  
(31)%
 
Miscellaneous
  
  
6,250,695
 
  
  
7,398,496
  
  
  
(1,147,801)
   
  
(16)%
 
TOTAL
  
$
34,577,769
 
  
$
48,326,800
  
  
$
(13,749,031)
   
  
(28)%
 
 
The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period of 2010 was primarily due to the following factors:

 
the decrease of promotional materials and fees by $11,971,387, or 67%, as compared to the same period of 2010. This was primarily due to the reduction of our promotional activities in relation to SHL powder and generic prescription and OTC drugs;

 
the decrease of shipping costs by $1,331,096, or 33%, as compared to the same period of 2010. This was primarily due to the reduction of sales volume of our products; and

 
The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was partially offset by the increase of payroll expenses and staff welfare and insurance expenses by $317,712 and $757,162, respectfully, which was mainly due to the increase of the average salaries for our staff as a result of China’s increased labor costs and the increase of our staff welfare and insurance coverage and level as required by Chinese labor law.

Advertising Costs
 
Advertising costs decreased by $16,764,283, or 62%, from $26,949,663 in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $10,185,380 in the same period of 2011. Advertising costs as a percentage of revenue decreased from 12% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to 6% for the same period of 2011.
  
We decreased the advertising costs related to some of our OTC generic drugs during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. We continued to invest in advertising to create a unified megabrand for AOBO so that we can leverage on the establishment of all our individual brands to increase brand awareness and market shares.

Research and Development Costs
 
Research and development costs decreased by $2,101,939, or 20%, from $10,754,394 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $8,652,455 in the same period of 2011. Expressed as a percentage of revenue, research and development costs were 6% and 5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Our research and development activities consist of near term, middle term and long term stages which contribute to both our current and future business strategies. Our key research and development programs include the improvement of our existing products and development of new products such as SHL Lyophilized Injection Powder, Cease Enuresis Soft Gel and Jinji series products. The majority of our research and development expenditures are on pharmaceutical products.

Depreciation and Amortization
 
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $457,974, or 9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010. This was mainly due to the increase of the property, plant and equipment and land use rights during the second half of 2010.


 
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Debt Extinguishment Gain

During the third quarter of 2011, the Company repurchased a total $5,500,000 in principal amount of our convertible Notes for $2,750,000. A gain of debt extinguishment of $2,666,829 was recognized representing the difference between the net carrying value of the notes repurchased and the repurchase price. For additional information, see “Item 1. Financial Statements — Note 16. Convertible Notes”. 

Gain (loss) on Changes in Ownership of Unconsolidated Entities

Gain (loss) on changes in ownership of unconsolidated entities includes gain on changes in ownership of AXN.

On June 26, 2011, AXN and six note holders reached an agreement to settle certain outstanding notes and accrued interest there on totaling 42,449,722.63 RMB (approximately USD$6,567,199) by issuing 2,432,296 shares of AXN's common stock at $2.70 per share. As a result, equity interest of AXN owned by the Company decreased from 36.10% to 34.11% while the Company retained a significant influence. A gain of $0.66 million was recognized in the second quarter of 2011 resulting from a reduction in the Company’s ownership interest.

Equity in (Losses) Earnings from Unconsolidated Entities
 
Equity in (losses) earnings from unconsolidated entities decreased from a gain of $201,097 in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to a loss of $857,811 in the same period of 2011. The increased loss was mainly due to the recognition of the share of equity losses from investment in AXN. On October 18, 2010, the Nuo Hua Affiliate was disposed to an unrelated third party; as a result, the Company was no longer entitled to recognize its equity earnings from the Nua Hua Affiliate.

Interest Expense, Net
 
Net interest expense was $4,850,651 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to net interest expense of $4,393,093 for the same period of 2010. The increase was mainly due to the increase proceeds from short-term loans in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010. 
   
Income Tax
 
The Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was 27%, which is a decrease of 8% from 35% in the same period of 2010. The decrease in effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2011was mainly due to the reverse of the provision for income taxes for the applicable tax rate change of its PRC subsidiaries, GLP, BOKE, Three Happiness, HSPL and CCXA. For additional information, see “Item 1. Financial Statements — Note 23. Taxes”. 

FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
Cash
 
Our cash position at September 30, 2011 was $83,018,431, representing a decrease of $11,550,089, or 12%, compared with our cash position of $94,568,520 at December 31, 2010. The decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease of investing activities of $39,616,540 and partially offset by the operating and financing activities of $ 20,787,291 and $1,956,053.

We currently generate our cash flow through operations. We expect our existing cash and cash flow generated from operations will be sufficient to sustain our working capital, capital expenditures, and milestone payments 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 macroeconomic considerations. Factors we take into account when managing our cash include interest income, foreign currency fluctuation as well as the flexibility in executing our acquisition strategy.
 
Working Capital

We maintain a significant level of working capital. Our working capital decreased by $16,178,910  to $184,563,691 at September 30, 2011, as compared to $200,742,601 at December 31, 2010, mainly due to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents by $11,550,089, a decrease in net accounts and notes receivable by $16,481,681 and partially offset by an increase of net inventories of $ 11,535,480.

 
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Cash Flow

Operating Activities

Cash flows from operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 amounted to $ 20,787,291, representing an increase of $13,452,758 compared with cash flows from operations of $7,334,533 for the same period of 2010. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to the increase in changes in operating assets and liabilities which aggregated to a net cash inflow of $1,246,431, an increase by $19,421,921 from a net cash outflow of $18,175,490 during the same period of 2010. As reflected in our cash flows, the changes included:

 
cash inflow from accounts and notes receivable amounted to $16,554,608 mainly affected by the timing of collection of our sales revenue during the fourth quarter of 2010;

 
cash outflows from inventories amounted to $11,521,442 and cash outflows from advances to suppliers amounted to $5,326,505 were mainly due to the increased purchases of raw materials for planned inventory buildup; and

 
cash outflows from other payables and accrued expenses amounted to $3,853,121 mainly attributed to the timing of payments to the promotion fee accrued in 2010.
    
Investing Activities

Our net cash used in investing activities amounted to $39,616,540 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $5,407,949 for the same period of 2010. As reflected in our cash flows, the changes mainly included:

●   cash outflows for the deposit of a long-lived asset acquired, which allow us to have the right to establish a TCM raw material trading center in Northeast China approved by the China’s SFDA amounted to $26,503,473. The investment is intended to be integrated with our competitive infrastructure and whole supply chain management, providing foundation for the Company to start a TCM raw material trading business, offering a long term steadier supply of qualified raw materials with manageable costs.

●   cash outflows for purchases of construction in progress of $8,950,290 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 for the expansion and upgrade of our manufacturing facilities to complement capacity improvement and efficiency enhancement.

Financing Activities
 
Our net cash provided from financing activities was $1,956,053 in the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to cash outflow of $3,848,082 in the same period of 2010. During the period, we repaid $7,157,474 bank loans and received $12,663,526 short-term loans.

We repurchased a total $5,500,000 in principal amount of our convertible Notes for $2,750,000; we also repurchased 449,163 shares of our common stock at a total cost of $799,999 pursuant to the Share Buyback Program.

Off -balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off -balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2011.  

Contractual Obligations
 
During the three months ended September 30, 2011, there have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of the Company’s business to the contractual obligations previously disclosed in PART II: ITEM 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Holders of the convertible notes may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their notes on July 15, 2013 for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be purchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to, but excluding, the repurchase date.

 We rely largely on operating cash flow to fund our capital expenditure needs. Due to our significant operating cash flow, we believe we have the ability to meet our capital expenditure needs and foresee no delays to planned capital expenditures.

ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK

See Part II Item 2.


 
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INFLATION

Inflation has not had a material impact on our business.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE FLUCTUATIONS

The Company's operations are exposed to a variety of global market risks, including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These exposures are managed, in part, with the use of a financial derivative. The Company does not use financial derivatives to hedge exposures in the ordinary course of business or for speculative purposes.

We currently conduct substantially all of our operations through our PRC subsidiaries. The functional currency of our PRC subsidiaries is the Chinese RMB. The financial statements of our PRC subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars using period-end exchange rates as to assets and liabilities and average exchange rates as to revenues, expenses, and cash flows. Capital accounts are translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transaction occurred. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the statement of shareholders’ equity.

Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.

As the majority of our assets and substantially all of our revenue, costs and expenses are denominated in RMB, any significant revaluation of the RMB may materially and adversely affect our cash flows, revenues and financial condition. For example, if the RMB depreciates against the U.S. dollar, the value of our RMB revenues, earnings, and assets, as expressed in our U.S. dollar financial statements could decline. In addition, if we decide to convert our RMB into U.S. dollars for the purpose of making payments for business purposes, the U.S. dollar equivalent of the RMB we convert would be reduced. On the other hand, to the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars we receive from an offering of our securities into RMB for our operations, appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar could reduce the amount of the U.S. dollars available.

The local currencies in the countries in which we sell our products may fluctuate in value in relation to other currencies. Such fluctuations may affect the costs of our products sold and the value of our local currency profits. While we are not conducting any operations in countries other than China at the present time, we may expand to other countries and may then have an increased risk of exposure of our business to currency fluctuation.

The PRC government imposes control over the conversion of RMB, into foreign currencies. Under the current unified floating exchange rate system, the People’s Bank of China publishes an exchange rate, which we refer to as the PBOC exchange rate, based on the previous day’s dealings in the inter-bank foreign exchange market. Financial institutions authorized to deal in foreign currency may enter into foreign exchange transactions at exchange rates within an authorized range above or below the PBOC exchange rate according to market conditions.

Pursuant to the Foreign Exchange Control Regulations of the PRC issued by the State Council which came into effect on April 1, 1996, and the Regulations on the Administration of Foreign Exchange Settlement, Sale and Payment of the PRC which came into effect on July 1, 1996, regarding foreign exchange control, conversion of RMB into foreign exchange by Foreign Investment Enterprises, or FIEs, for use on current account items, including the distribution of dividends and profits to foreign investors, is permissible. FIEs are permitted to convert their after-tax dividends and profits to foreign exchange and remit such foreign exchange to their foreign exchange bank accounts in China. Conversion of RMB into foreign currencies for capital account items, including direct investment, loans, and security investment, is still under certain restrictions. On January 14, 1997, the State Council amended the Foreign Exchange Control Regulations and added, among other things, an important provision, which provides that the PRC government shall not impose restrictions on recurring international payments and transfers under current account items.

Enterprises in China, including FIEs, which require foreign exchange for transactions relating to current account items, if within a certain limited amount may, without approval of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, effect payment from their foreign exchange account or convert and pay at the designated foreign exchange banks by providing valid receipts and proofs.
 
Convertibility of foreign exchange in respect of capital account items, such as direct investment and capital contribution, is still subject to certain restrictions, and prior approval from the SAFE or its relevant branches must be sought.
 
Between 1994 and 2004, the exchange rate for RMB against the U.S. dollar remained relatively stable, most of the time in the region of approximately RMB8.28 to US$1.00. However, in 2005, the Chinese government announced that it would begin pegging the exchange rate of the RMB against a number of currencies, rather than just the U.S. dollar.
     

 
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Since a significant amount of our future revenues are expected to be denominated in RMB, any existing and future restrictions on currency exchange may limit our ability to utilize revenue generated in China to fund our business activities outside of China, if any, or expenditures denominated in foreign currencies, or our ability to meet our foreign currency obligations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We cannot be certain that the PRC regulatory authorities will not impose more stringent restrictions on the convertibility of RMB with respect to foreign exchange transactions.

We recognized a foreign currency translation adjustment of $16.5 million and $9.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The balance sheet amounts with the exception of equity at September 30, 2011 were translated at 6.4018 RMB to $1.00 USD as compared to 6.6118RMB at December 31, 2010. The equity accounts were stated at their historical rate. The average translation rates applied to the income and cash flow statement amounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 were 6.5068 RMB and 6.7677 RMB to $1.00 USD, respectively. We do not hedge our exposure to foreign exchange risk; as such, we may in the future experience economic loss as a result of any foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
There were no material changes in the Company’s market risk components since December 31, 2010. For a discussion of our market risk, see “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”), we carried out an evaluation in accordance with the requirements of applicable U.S. rules.  The Company’s management, which includes its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, 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, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), with respect to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q before its filing with the SEC.  The internal audit group made its evaluation pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act.
 
Based upon our evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Background of Restatement

Subsequent to the issuance of the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm identified accounting errors related to the Company’s equity investment in Nuo Hua Affiliate.

The Company and the Audit Committee undertook a review to determine the total amount of the errors and the accounting periods in which the errors occurred and concluded that the Company’s previously-issued 2010 consolidated financial statements and unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2010, March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, should be and, accordingly, have been restated as described in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of the quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
 
The Audit Committee and the Company’s management requested outside legal counsel to perform a review of the matter and as a result, it was determined that the above-mentioned accounting errors occurred because the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer did not provide adequate disclosures with respect to the transaction at the outset, received knowingly-falsified documentation from the legal representative for Nuo Hua with respect to the transaction, and subsequently provided that documentation to the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm in an attempt to provide evidential matter that would appear to appropriately support the transaction to the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm with respect to the accounting treatment adopted by the Company for the Nuo Hua Affiliate. The incident and these accounting errors resulted from a design deficiency in the Company’s  controls over the implications of and accounting for significant contracts and transactions for which the Chief Accounting Officer had, without oversight, the sole authority.  In addition, a design deficiency existed as transactions over a specified threshold were not required to be reported to those with oversight of the financial reporting process. Due to the resulting restatement, these deficiencies were determined to be material weaknesses.

Management has suspended the Chief Accounting Officer from all accounting and finance responsibilities, pending completion of the investigation, and the Company’s legal representative for Nuo Hua was terminated in October 2011.

 
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Description of Material Weakness
 
A material weakness in internal control over financial reporting is defined as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

Management identified the following control deficiencies as of December 31, 2010 that constituted material weaknesses:

·  
A design deficiency in the Company’s  controls over the implications of and accounting for significant contracts and transactions for which the Chief Accounting Officer had, without oversight, the sole authority .

·  
The design deficiency resulting from the lack of a threshold for reporting significant transactions to those responsible for oversight of the financial reporting process.

Each of these design deficiencies was determined to be a material weakness.

Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, Ernst & Young Hua Ming, who also audited our consolidated financial statements, has issued an adverse opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, included in Item 9A of the amended annual report on Form 10-K/A.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the third quarter of the fiscal year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Remediation plans
 
In response to the material weaknesses identified above, management commenced to implement the measures described below to remediate the material weaknesses: 
 
·  
Management is in the process of revising its policies and procedures relating to the identification of significant transactions that will impact its financial accounting and disclosures.  This includes the establishment of a Disclosure Committee consisting of the Chief Executive Office, Chief Financial Officer, other accounting and operational management as deemed necessary and the Audit Committee financial expert.  The responsibility of the Disclosure Committee is to assist the Company’s financial reporting team in ensuring that the accounting consequences of the Company’s material transaction are captured and reflected in the Company’s financial statements on a timely and accurate manner.
 
·  
Management is in the process of establishing a reporting threshold for significant and material transactions to those who are responsible for oversight the financial reporting, particularly to the Audit Committee.
 
·  
Management is in the process of designing controls to obtain internal certifications from operational management to ensure all important transactions, contracts and agreements have been appropriately disclosed to the Disclosure Committee.
 
The material weaknesses identified by management are not remediated as of the date of the filing of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The Company has performed additional substantive procedures to ensure that the financial information reflected in this report is supported and the financial statements are fairly presented as of the date of this amended report. The Audit Committee has directed management to develop a detailed plan and timetable for the implementation of the above-referenced remediation measures. In addition, with the oversight of the Audit Committee, management will continue to review and make necessary changes to the overall design of the system of internal controls and the control environment, as well as policies and procedures to improve the overall effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
We are not currently involved in any litigation that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of our executive officers or any of our subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting our company, our common stock, or any of our subsidiaries, or against our Company’s or our Company’s subsidiaries’ officers or directors in their capacities as such, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect.

ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS
 
There have been no material changes or new risks since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

ITEM 2 – UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
The following summarizes the issuance of our equity securities during the three month ended September 30, 2011:
 
 
·
37,030 shares of common stock to a consultant for advisory services rendered in 2010.
 
The issuance of the foregoing shares was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

ITEM 3 – DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
There have been no material defaults.
 
ITEM 4 – (REMOVED AND RESERVED)
 

ITEM 5 – OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:

Exhibit No.
Description
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted.
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 Labels Linkbase Document*
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*
 
_______________
* To be filed by amendment.

 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC.
 
/s/ Tony Liu
TONY LIU
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DATED: November 14, 2011


/s/ Yanchun Li
YANCHUN LI
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
DATED: November 14, 2011

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
Description
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted.
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 Labels Linkbase Document*
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*
 
_______________
* To be filed by amendment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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