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United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
S | Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2012
or
£ | Transition Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
Commission File Number 000-51364
SINO GAS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Utah | 90-0438712 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
No. 18 Zhong Guan Cun Dong St. Haidian District Beijing, P. R. China |
100083 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Issuer’s telephone number: 86-10-82600527
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 (§32.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes x No ¨
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 ¨ |
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
Yes ¨ No x
As of March 31, 2012, the Registrant had 31,793,698 shares of common stock outstanding.
Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this Form 10-Q to:
“SGAS”, the “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us” are references to Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
“U.S. Dollar”, “$”, and “US$” mean the legal currency of the United States of America.
“RMB” means Renminbi, the legal currency of China.
“China” or the “PRC” are references to the People’s Republic of China.
“U.S.” is a reference to the United States of America.
“SEC” is a reference to the Securities & Exchange Commission of the United States of America.
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Table of Contents
Page | |||
PART I | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
Item 1. | Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 2 | |
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 7 | ||
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation | 4 | |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 10 | |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 10 | |
PART II | OTHER INFORMATION | ||
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 11 | |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 11 | |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 11 | |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 11 | |
Item 4. | Mining Safety Disclosure | 11 | |
Item 5. | Other Information | 11 | |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 11 |
1 |
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
2 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Content | Page | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F-1 | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets | F2 - F3 | |
Consolidated Statements of Income | F-4 | |
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity | F5 - F6 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | F-7 | |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | F8 - F34 |
3 |
To: The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc. as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three months periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial statements consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
San Mateo, California | WWC, P.C |
May 10, 2012 | Certified Public Accountants |
F-1 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | |||||||||
Notes | ||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||||
Cash & cash equivalents | 2(e) | $ | 2,641,015 | $ | 2,874,546 | |||||
Restricted Cash | 581,779 | - | ||||||||
Notes receivable | - | 314,233 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 2(f),3 | 12,386,303 | 11,846,954 | |||||||
Other receivables | 4 | 5,462,310 | 4,451,846 | |||||||
Related party receivable | 5 | 427,743 | 424,215 | |||||||
Inventory | 1,785,999 | 634,192 | ||||||||
Advance to suppliers | 2(g) | 4,467,525 | 4,832,775 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and taxes | 1,033,379 | 589,648 | ||||||||
Total Current Assets | 28,786,053 | 25,968,409 | ||||||||
Non-Current Assets | ||||||||||
Investment | 2(h),6 | 19,867,362 | 19,773,715 | |||||||
Property, plant & equipment, net | 2(j),7 | 51,251,815 | 49,060,287 | |||||||
Construction in progress | 2(m) | 30,097,783 | 29,632,974 | |||||||
Intangible assets, net | 2(k),9 | 456,790 | 460,187 | |||||||
Goodwill | 2(l),8 | 1,677,975 | 1,677,975 | |||||||
Deposit | 442,645 | 750,474 | ||||||||
Total Non-current Assets | 103,794,370 | 101,355,612 | ||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 132,580,423 | $ | 127,324,021 | ||||||
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||||
Bank loans | 10 | 19,701,766 | $ | 17,125,709 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 14,542,140 | 11,428,154 | ||||||||
Other payables and accrued liabilities | 11(a) | 7,051,189 | 7,620,272 | |||||||
Convertible Bonds | 12 | 6,434,624 | 6,238,562 | |||||||
Unearned revenue | 2(n) | 2,247,037 | 2,275,557 | |||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 49,976,756 | 44,688,254 | ||||||||
Non-current Liabilities | ||||||||||
Other payables - non-current portion | 11(b) | 1,947,752 | 1,931,686 | |||||||
Total Non-current Liabilities | 1,947,752 | 1,931,686 | ||||||||
Total Liabilities | $ | 51,924,508 | $ | 46,619,940 |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
F-2 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | ||||||||
Notes | ||||||||||
Preferred Stock B US$0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 209,681 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. | 13 | $ | 210 | $ | 210 | |||||
Additional paid in capital - Preferred Stock B | 243,750 | 243,750 | ||||||||
Preferred Stock B-1 US$0.001 par value; 3,000,000 shares authorized; nil shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. | 13 | - | - | |||||||
Additional paid in capital - Preferred Stock B-1 | - | - | ||||||||
Common Stock US$0.001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 31,793,698 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. | 13 | 31,792 | 31,792 | |||||||
Additional paid in capital - Common Stock | 36,302,875 | 36,302,875 | ||||||||
Additional paid in capital - Warrants Series: A, B, J, C, D | - | - | ||||||||
Additional paid in capital - Warrants Series: E, G | - | - | ||||||||
Additional paid in capital - Warrants Series: F, R | - | - | ||||||||
Additional paid in capital - Convertible Bonds Detachable Warrants | 223,367 | 223,367 | ||||||||
Additional paid in capital - Beneficial Conversion Feature | 1,408,648 | 1,408,648 | ||||||||
Statutory reserve | 2(w) | 6,150,234 | 6,150,234 | |||||||
Retained earnings | 24,660,962 | 24,702,285 | ||||||||
Minority Interest | 3,417,178 | 3,417,981 | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 2(x) | 8,216,899 | 8,222,939 | |||||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 80,655,915 | 80,704,081 | ||||||||
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity | $ | 132,580,423 | $ | 127,324,021 |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
F-3 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Notes | 3/31/2012 | 3/31/2011 | ||||||||
Sales | 2(q) | $ | 10,753,604 | $ | 7,986,270 | |||||
Cost of revenue | 2(r) | 8,067,032 | 5,565,844 | |||||||
Gross Profit | 2,686,572 | 2,420,426 | ||||||||
Operating Expenses | ||||||||||
Selling expenses | 765,687 | 576,861 | ||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 957,364 | 1,235,888 | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | 1,723,051 | 1,812,749 | ||||||||
Operating Income | 963,521 | 607,677 | ||||||||
Other Income/(Expense) | ||||||||||
Other income | 22,337 | 335 | ||||||||
Other expense | (118,742 | ) | (3,963 | ) | ||||||
Interest income | 101,318 | 2,066 | ||||||||
Interest expense | (772,303 | ) | (461,723 | ) | ||||||
Total other income/(expense) | (767,390 | ) | (463,285 | ) | ||||||
Earnings from continued operation before tax | 196,131 | 144,392 | ||||||||
Income taxes | 2(t),14 | (238,257 | ) | (37,837 | ) | |||||
Net income | $ | (42,126 | ) | $ | 106,555 | |||||
Net income attributed to common stockholder | (41,323 | ) | 120,521 | |||||||
Net income attributed to non-controlling stockholder | (803 | ) | (13,966 | ) | ||||||
Earnings Per Share | 2(z),15 | |||||||||
-Basic | $ | (0.001 | ) | $ | 0.004 | |||||
-Diluted | $ | (0.001 | ) | $ | 0.004 | |||||
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | ||||||||||
-Basic | 31,793,698 | 27,156,617 | ||||||||
-Diluted | 31,793,698 | 27,156,617 |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
F-4 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Preferred Stock B | Preferred Stock B-1 | Common Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares Outstanding | Amount | APIC - Preferred Stock B | Shares Outstanding | Amount | APIC - Preferred Stock B-1 | Shares Outstanding | Amount | APIC - Common Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2011 | 4,590,094 | 4,590 | 5,335,894 | 95,418 | 95 | 132,662 | 27,156,617 | 27,156 | 23,933,033 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Preferred Stock B to Common Stock | (4,380,413 | ) | (4,380 | ) | (5,092,144 | ) | - | - | - | 4,380,413 | 4,380 | 11,696,281 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Preferred Stock B-1 to Common Stock | - | - | (95,418 | ) | (95 | ) | (132,662 | ) | 95,418 | 95 | 214,691 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Convertible Bonds to Common Stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | 161,250 | 161 | 99,814 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appropriation of Income to Non-controlling Interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Subsidiary’s Common Stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expiration of Warrants | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 359,056 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appropriation of Retained Earnings | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2011 | 209,681 | 210 | 243,750 | - | - | - | 31,793,698 | 31,792 | 36,302,875 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2012 | 209,681 | 210 | 243,750 | - | - | - | 31,793,698 | 31,792 | 36,302,875 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appropriation of Income to Non-controlling Interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2012 | 209,681 | 210 | 243,750 | - | - | - | 31,793,698 | 31,792 | 36,302,875 |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
F-5 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Common Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
APIC - Warrants Series: A,B,J,C,D | APIC - Warrants Series: E,G | APIC - Warrants Series: F,R | APIC - Convertible Bonds Detachable Warrants | APIC - Beneficial Conversion Feature | Statutory Reserve | Retained Earnings | Minority Interest | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2011 | 311,110 | 47,946 | - | 223,367 | 8,094,814 | 4,819,762 | 17,977,182 | 1,004,500 | 7,886,392 | 69,798,502 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8,190,557 | - | - | 8,190,557 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Preferred Stock B to Common Stock | - | - | - | - | (6,604,137 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Preferred Stock B-1 to Common Stock | - | - | - | - | (82,029 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Convertible Bonds to Common Stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 99,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appropriation of Income to Non-controlling Interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | (134,981 | ) | 134,981 | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Subsidiary’s Common Stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,278,500 | - | 2,278,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expiration of Warrants | (311,110 | ) | (47,946 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appropriation of Retained Earnings | - | - | - | - | - | 1,330,473 | (1,330,473 | ) | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 336,547 | 336,547 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2011 | - | - | - | 223,367 | 1,408,648 | 6,150,234 | 24,702,285 | 3,417,981 | 8,222,939 | 80,704,081 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2012 | - | - | - | 223,367 | 1,408,648 | 6,150,234 | 24,702,285 | 3,417,981 | 8,222,939 | 80,704,081 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | (42,126 | ) | - | - | (42,126 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appropriation of Income to Non-controlling Interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | 803 | (803 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (6,040 | ) | (6,040 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2012 | - | - | - | 223,367 | 1,408,648 | 6,150,234 | 24,660,962 | 3,417,178 | 8,216,899 | 80,655,915 |
3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | Total | ||||||||||
Comprehensive Income | ||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | (42,126 | ) | $ | 8,190,557 | $ | 8,148,431 | |||||
Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | (6,040 | ) | 336,547 | 330,507 | ||||||||
Total | $ | (48,166 | ) | $ | 8,527,104 | $ | 8,478,938 |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
F-6 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Stated in US Dollars)
3/31/2012 | 3/31/2011 | |||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||||
Net Income | $ | (42,126 | ) | $ | 106,555 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operations: | ||||||||
Bad debt provision | 20,791 | 9,058 | ||||||
Depreciation expense | 296,174 | 357,210 | ||||||
Amortization expense of intangible assets | 11,644 | 26,627 | ||||||
Amortization expense of convertible bonds | 196,063 | 162,137 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Withdraw/(deposit) in restricted time deposits | (581,778 | ) | - | |||||
Decrease/(increase) in accounts and other receivables | (1,256,371 | ) | (1,807,859 | ) | ||||
Decrease/(increase) in inventory | (1,151,807 | ) | (208,554 | ) | ||||
Decrease/(increase) in prepayments | (78,481 | ) | 841,757 | |||||
Decrease/(increase) in related party receivable | (3,528 | ) | (2,592 | ) | ||||
Increase/(decrease) in accounts and other payables | 2,532,448 | (175,372 | ) | |||||
Cash Sourced/(Used) in operating activities | (56,971 | ) | (691,033 | ) | ||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||||||
Decrease in deposit | 307,829 | 147,165 | ||||||
Increase of investment in equity | (93,647 | ) | (287,357 | ) | ||||
Purchase of property, plant & equipment | (2,487,702 | ) | (1,925,658 | ) | ||||
Purchase of intangible assets | - | (1,450 | ) | |||||
Decrease/(increase) in construction in progress | (464,809 | ) | (4,959 | ) | ||||
Cash Sourced/(Used) in investing activities | (2,738,329 | ) | (2,072,259 | ) | ||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||||||
Net proceeds of bank loans | 2,576,057 | 1,591,163 | ||||||
Cash Sourced/(Used) in financing activities | 2,576,057 | 1,591,163 | ||||||
Net increase in cash & cash equivalents for the periods | (219,243 | ) | (1,172,129 | ) | ||||
Effect of currency translation | (14,288 | ) | (27,114 | ) | ||||
Cash & cash equivalents at the beginning of periods | 2,874,546 | 3,582,330 | ||||||
Cash & cash equivalents at the end of periods | $ | 2,641,015 | $ | 2,383,087 | ||||
Supplementary cash flows information | ||||||||
Interest received | $ | 101,318 | $ | 2,066 | ||||
Interest paid | $ | 703,916 | $ | 299,081 | ||||
Income tax paid | $ | 762,507 | $ | 492,832 |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
F-7 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
1. | ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on August 19, 1983 as Evica Resources, Inc. The Company changed its name to American Arms, Inc. on April 5, 1984, and then changed its name to Dolce Ventures, Inc. on May 21, 2002, and ultimately changed its name to Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc. on November 17, 2006.
On September 7, 2006, the Company underwent a reverse-merger with Gas Investment China Co., Ltd. (“Gas (BVI)”), an International Business Company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, and its wholly owned subsidiary Beijing Zhong Ran Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. (“Beijing Gas”), involving an exchange of shares whereby the Company issued an aggregate of 14,361,646 shares to the shareholders of Gas (BVI) in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Gas (BVI). For financial reporting purposes, this transaction is classified as a recapitalization of Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc. (Legal acquirer, accounting acquiree) and the historical financial statements of Gas Investment China Co. Ltd. (Legal acquiree, accounting acquirer)
The Company’s primary business operations are conducted through Beijing Gas. Beijing Gas is a natural gas services operator, principally engaging in the investment in and operation and management of city gas pipeline infrastructure, in the distribution of natural gas to residential and industrial users, in the construction and operation gas stations, and in the development and application of natural gas related technologies. Beijing Gas conducts its business through operating subsidiaries, known as project companies. Each project company operates as a local natural gas distributor in a city or county. Pursuant to an exclusive franchise agreement with the local government or entities responsible for administering and/or regulating gas utilities, each project company is granted the exclusive right to develop and operate natural gas distribution systems and distribute natural gas at its operational location.
Beijing Gas holds an equity interest of 85% to 100% in its subsidiaries, and an individual shareholder nominally holds the remainder of the equity interest in project companies in which Beijing Gas holds less than 100%. Each such individual shareholder, via enforceable contracts, has relinquished any and all rights, power and interest in the respective project companies to Beijing Gas. This structure was intended to comply with a PRC law that required a limited liability company to have at least two shareholders.
The Company owns and operates natural gas distribution systems in 35 small and medium size cities serving approximately 234,749 residential and seven industrial customers. The Company’s facilities include approximately 1,635 kilometers of pipeline and delivery networks (including delivery trucks) with a daily capacity of approximately 130,000 cubic meters of natural gas.
The common stock of the Company is currently quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers' Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “SGAS”.
F-8 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Basis of Presentation and Organization
The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).
This basis of accounting differs in certain material respects from that used for the preparation of the books of account of the Company’s principal subsidiaries, which are prepared in accordance with the accounting principles and the relevant financial regulations applicable to enterprises with limited liabilities established in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) or in the accounting standards used in the places of their domicile. The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect necessary adjustments not recorded in the books of account of the Company’s subsidiaries to present them in conformity with US GAAP.
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
(a) | Method of Accounting |
The Company maintains its general ledger and journals with the accrual method accounting for financial reporting purposes. The financial statements and notes are representations of management. Accounting policies adopted by the Company conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the presentation of financial statements.
(b) | Use of Estimates |
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Management makes these estimates using the best information available at the time the estimates are made; however, actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
(c) | 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 law and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion, remittances abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
F-9 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
(d) | Principles of Consolidation |
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”). Significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in which the company has a 20 percent to 50 percent voting interest and where the company exercises significant influence over the investor are accounted for using the equity method.
The Company owned its subsidiaries after inception and continued to acquire equity interest throughout the reporting periods. The following table depicts the identities of the consolidating subsidiaries as of March 31, 2012:
Name of Company | Place of Incorporation | Date of Incorporation | Beneficial Interest % | Equity Interest % | Registered Capital |
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GAS Investment China Co., Ltd. | The British Virgin Islands | 6/19/2003 | 100 | 100 | USD 10,000,000 | ||||||||
Sino Gas Construction, Ltd. | The British Virgin Islands | 1/9/2007 | 51 | 51 | USD 98,039 |
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Sino Gas Investment Development, Ltd. | The British Virgin Islands | 1/9/2007 | 100 | 100 | USD 50,000 |
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Beijing Zhong Ran Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 8/29/2001 | 100 | 100 | RMB 206,000,000 | ||||||||
Beijing Chenguang Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 10/30/2002 | 100 | 100 | RMB 35,239,600 | ||||||||
Guannan Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 6/19/2003 | 100 | 100 | RMB 9,510,000 | ||||||||
Ningjin Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 12/3/2003 | 100 | 95 | RMB 3,000,000 | ||||||||
Yutian Zhongran Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 12/19/2003 | 100 | 90 | RMB 3,000,000 | ||||||||
Xingtang Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 2/18/2004 | 100 | 95 | RMB 3,000,000 | ||||||||
Wuqiao Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 6/30/2004 | 100 | 95 | RMB 2,000,000 | ||||||||
Sihong Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 12/3/2004 | 100 | 95 | RMB 10,000,000 |
F-10 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Sishui Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 12/22/2004 | 100 | 95 | RMB 3,000,000 | ||||||
Langfang Weiye Dangerous Goods Transportation Co., Ltd. | PRC | 3/22/2005 | 100 | 95 | RMB 1,000,000 | ||||||
Linzhang Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 7/6/2005 | 100 | 85 | RMB 1,000,000 | ||||||
Peixian Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 8/22/2005 | 100 | 90 | RMB 45,694,900 | ||||||
Zhangjiakou City Xiahuayuan Jinli Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 9/30/2005 | 100 | 100 | RMB 2,000,000 | ||||||
Longyao Zhongran Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 10/13/2005 | 100 | 95 | RMB 3,000,000 | ||||||
Yuxian Jinli Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 11/8/2005 | 100 | 100 | RMB 9,500,000 | ||||||
Hengshui Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 12/20/2005 | 100 | 100 | RMB 3,000,000 | ||||||
Changli Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 12/8/2006 | 100 | 100 | RMB 3,000,000 | ||||||
Chenan Chenguang Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 1/23/2007 | 100 | 100 | RMB 1,500,000 | ||||||
Wuhe Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 1/30/2007 | 100 | 100 | RMB 3,000,000 | ||||||
Gucheng Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 3/21/2007 | 100 | 100 | RMB 3,000,000 | ||||||
Luquan Chenguang Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 4/27/2007 | 100 | 100 | RMB 2,000,000 | ||||||
Shijiazhuang Chenguang Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 6/14/2007 | 100 | 100 | RMB 2,000,000 | ||||||
Nangong Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 6/25/2007 | 100 | 100 | RMB 3,000,000 |
F-11 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Sixian Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 9/3/2007 | 100 | 100 | RMB 3,000,000 |
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Baishan Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 7/13/2007 | 100 | 100 | RMB 15,000,000 |
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Xinhe Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 7/2/2009 | 100 | 100 | RMB 1,000,000 |
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Hebei Weiye Gas (Group) Co., Ltd. | PRC | 12/18/2009 | 100 | 100 | RMB 75,439,270 |
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Gaocheng Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 1/27/2010 | 100 | 100 | RMB 200,000 |
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Jiangsu Zhong Ran Weiye Energy Investment Co., Ltd. | PRC | 3/10/2011 | 100 | 99 | RMB 200,000,000 |
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Fusong Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 7/29/2011 | 100 | 90% | RMB 10,000,000 |
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Tongyuan International Holding Limited | HK | 7/29/2011 | 100 | 100% | HKD 10,000 |
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Jize Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. | PRC | 9/20/2011 | 100 | 100 | RMB 1,000,000 |
(e) | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
The Company considers all cash and other highly liquid investments with initial maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
(f) | Accounts Receivable |
Accounts receivable are recorded at net realizable value consisting of the carrying amount less an allowance for uncollectible accounts, as needed. The Company extends unsecured credit to customers in the normal course of business and does not accrue interest on trade accounts receivable.
(g) | Advances to Suppliers |
Advances to suppliers represent the cash paid in advance for purchasing raw materials. The advances to suppliers are interest free and unsecured.
F-12 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
(h) | Investments in Equity Securities |
The equity method of accounting was used to account for the Company’s investments in equity securities for which the Company did not have a controlling equity interest. A non-controlling equity interest for the Company is typically a position of less than 50% beneficial ownership.
The consolidated statement of income includes the Company’s share of the post-acquisition results of the investment’s performance for the year. In the consolidated balance sheet, investments in equity securities are stated at the Company’s share of the net assets of the investments plus any potential premium, or less discounts paid at the time of acquisition, and less any identified impairment loss.
The Company did not record any goodwill when it acquired its equity position in Xiangke Oil Gas and Qujing Gas. Accordingly, in accordance with SFAS 142, the Company has not taken an amortization expense of goodwill during the time it has carried stakes in equity security.
(i) | Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets |
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”), ASC 360-10-35. The Company evaluates its long lived assets for impairment when indicators of impairment are present or annually, whichever occurs sooner. In the event that there are indications of impairment, the Company will record a loss to statements of income equal to the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the long lived asset. The Company typically, but not exclusively uses the expected future discounted flows method to determine fair value of long lived asset subject to impairment. The fair value of long lived assets that held for disposition will include the cost of disposal.
The Company’s long-lived assets are grouped by their presentation on the consolidated balance sheets, and further segregated by their operating and asset type. Long-lived assets subject to impairment include buildings, equipment, vehicles, accounting software license, franchise and land use rights. The Company makes its determinations based on various factors that impact those assets.
At December 31, 2011, the Company assessed its buildings, equipment, vehicles, accounting software licenses, franchise and land use rights for production and has concluded its long-lived assets have experienced $791,569 impairment losses for the year then ended.
(j) | Property, Plant and Equipment |
Property, plant and equipment, other than construction in progress, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss. 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:
Assets Class | Estimated Useful Life |
Gas Pipelines (Up to December 31, 2007) | 25 years |
Gas Pipelines (Starting from January 1, 2008) | 50 years |
Buildings | 25 years |
Leasehold Improvements | 25 years |
Machinery & Equipment | 20 years |
Motor Vehicles | 10 years |
Office Equipment | 8 years |
F-13 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
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 statement of income. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to income as incurred, whereas significant renewals and betterments are capitalized.
(k) | Intangible Assets |
Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment loss. Amortization is provided over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives of the intangibles are as follows:
Asset Class | Estimated Useful Life |
Land use rights | 20 - 50 years |
Franchises | 30 years |
Accounting software | 3 years |
(l) | Goodwill |
Goodwill impairment tests are performed annually and more frequently whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate goodwill carrying values exceed estimated reporting unit fair values. Upon indication that the carrying values of such assets may not be recoverable, the Company recognizes an impairment loss as a charge against current operations.
(m) | Construction in Progress |
Construction in progress represents the cost of constructing pipelines and is stated at cost. Costs are comprised of direct and indirect incremental costs of acquisition or construction. Completed items are transferred from construction in progress to the gas pipelines of fixed assets when they are ready for their intended use. The major costs of construction are construction materials, direct labor wages, and other overhead. Construction of pipelines to be used to distribute natural gas is one of the Group’s principal businesses. The Group builds primary city pipeline networks and branch pipeline networks to make gas connections to residential, industrial and commercial users, with the objective of generating revenue on gas connection and gas usage fees collected from these customers. These projects, once completed, significantly increase gas supply capacity.
(n) | Unearned Revenue |
Unearned revenue represents prepayments by customers for gas purchases and advance payments on construction and installation of pipeline contracts. The Company records such prepayments as unearned revenue when the payments are received.
(o) | Financial Instruments |
The Company adopted ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
ASC 820-10 includes a fair value hierarchy that is intended to increase the consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity’s pricing an asset or liability based upon their own market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:
F-14 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Level 1 – inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 – observable inputs other than level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 – instrument valuations are obtained without observable market values and require a high-level of judgment to determine the fair value.
The Company’s financial instruments consist mainly of cash, bank notes receivable, and debt obligations. Based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for loans and similar terms and average maturities, the fair value of debt obligations also approximates its carrying value due to the short-term nature of the instruments. While the Company believes its valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.
The following tables present the Company’s financial assets and liabilities at fair value in accordance to ASC 820-10:
At March 31, | Quoted in | Significant | ||||||||||||||
2012: | Active Markets | Other | Significant | |||||||||||||
for Identical | Observable | Unobservable | ||||||||||||||
Assets | Inputs | Inputs | ||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | Total | |||||||||||||
Financial assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 2,641,015 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 2,641,015 | ||||||||
Notes receivable | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total financial assets | $ | 2,641,015 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 2,641,015 | ||||||||
Financial liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Notes payable | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Total financial liabilities | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
At December 31, | Quoted in | Significant | ||||||||||||||
2011: | Active Markets | Other | Significant | |||||||||||||
for Identical | Observable | Unobservable | ||||||||||||||
Assets | Inputs | Inputs | ||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | Total | |||||||||||||
Financial assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 2,874,546 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 2,874,546 | ||||||||
Notes receivable | 314,233 | - | - | 314,233 | ||||||||||||
Total financial assets | $ | 3,188,779 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 3,188,779 | ||||||||
Financial liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Notes payable | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Total financial liabilities | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
F-15 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
(p) | Foreign Currency Translation |
The accompanying financial statements are presented in United States dollars. The functional currency of the Company is the Renminbi (“RMB”). The financial statements are translated into United States dollars from RMB at year-end exchange rates as to assets and liabilities and average exchange rates as to revenues and expenses. Capital accounts are translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transactions occurred.
3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | |||||||
Year end RMB : US$ exchange rate | 6.3122 | 6.3647 | ||||||
Average yearly RMB : US$ exchange rate | 6.2975 | 6.4735 |
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.
(q) | Revenue Recognition |
The Company has two sources of revenue: (a) sales of natural gas and (b) connection fees for constructing connections of natural gas distribution network. In accordance to FASB ASC 605-10, the Company recognizes gas distribution revenue when natural gas is rendered to customers, the price is fixed or determinable, the delivery is completed, no other significant obligations of the Company exist and collectability is reasonably assured. Connection fees are recognized when the outcome of a contract can be estimated reliably and the stage of completion at the balance sheet date can be measured reliably.
Payments received before all of the relevant criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied are recorded as unearned revenue.
(r) | Cost of Revenue |
The cost for distribution of natural gas is comprised of raw materials, delivery cost, and other overhead. The cost of connection fees consists of construction materials, direct labor wages, and other overhead.
(s) | Investment Income |
Investment income represents the Company’s share of post-acquisition results of its investment in equity securities for the year.
(t) | Income Taxes |
The Company uses the accrual method of accounting to determine and report its taxable reduction of income taxes for the year in which such reductions are available. The Company has implemented Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Income tax liabilities computed according to the United States and People’s Republic of China tax laws provide for the tax effects of transactions reported in the financial statements and consist of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes related primarily to differences between the basis of fixed assets and intangible assets for financial and tax reporting.
F-16 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those differences, which will be either taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Deferred taxes also are recognized for operating losses that are available to offset future income taxes. A valuation allowance is created to evaluate deferred tax assets, whether it is more likely than not that these items will expire either before the Company is able to realize that tax benefit, or that future realization is uncertain.
With respect to the Company’s subsidiaries domiciled and operated in China, Hong Kong SAR and British Virgin Islands, the taxation of these entities is summarized below:
· | All of the operating companies are located in the PRC; Tongyuan International Holding Limited is located in Hong Kong SAR, and GAS Investment China Co., Ltd., Sino Gas Construction, Ltd., and Sino Gas Investment Development, Ltd. are located in the British Virgin Islands. All of these entities are subject to the relevant tax laws and regulations of the PRC and the British Virgin Islands, respectively, according to the domicile of the related entity. The maximum tax rates of the subsidiaries pursuant to the laws of the countries in which they are domiciled are: |
Subsidiary | Country of Domicile | Income Tax Rate | ||||
PRC Operating Companies (per Note 2. (d) Principals of Consolidation) | PRC | 25.0 | % | |||
Tongyuan International Holding Limited | HK | 16.5 | % | |||
i. GAS Investment China Co., Ltd. | BVI | 0.00 | % | |||
ii. Sino Gas Construction, Ltd. | BVI | 0.00 | % | |||
iii. Sino Gas Investment Development, Ltd. | BVI | 0.00 | % |
· | Effective January 1, 2008, the PRC government implemented a new 25% tax rate for all enterprises regardless of whether domestic or foreign enterprise without any tax holiday, which is defined as “two-year exemption followed by three-year half exemption” hitherto enjoyed by tax payers. As a result of the new tax law, the standard 15% tax rate preference terminated as of December 31, 2007. However, the PRC government established a set of transition rules to allow enterprises that utilized the tax holidays prior to January 1, 2008 to continue utilizing the tax preference. |
· | Since Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc. is primarily a holding company without any business activities in the United States, the Company shall not be subject to United States income tax for three months ended March 31, 2012. |
(u) | Advertising |
The Company expensed all advertising costs as incurred.
F-17 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
(v) | Risk |
· | Concentration of Credit Risk |
Concentration of credit risk is limited to accounts receivable and is subject to the financial conditions of major customers. The Company does not require collateral or other security to support accounts receivable. The Company conducts periodic reviews of the financial condition and payment practices of its clients in order to minimize collection risk on accounts receivable.
· | Environmental Risks |
The Company has procured environmental licenses required by the PRC government. The Company has both a water treatment facility for water used in its production process and secure transportation to remove waste. In the event of an accident, the Company has purchased insurance to cover potential harm to employees, equipment, and the local environment.
· | Inflation Risk |
Management monitors changes in prices levels. Historically inflation has not materially impacted the company’s financial statements; however, significant increases in the price of raw materials and labor that cannot be passed on to the Company’s customers could adversely impact the Company’s results of operations.
· | 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 changes in the political, economic, and legal environments in the PRC.
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, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
(w) | Statutory Reserves |
As stipulated by the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China as applicable to Chinese companies with foreign ownership, net income after taxation can only be distributed as dividends after appropriation has been made for the following:
i. | Making up cumulative prior years’ losses, if any; |
ii. | Allocations to the “Statutory reserve” of at least 10% of income after tax, as determined under PRC accounting rules and regulations, until the fund amounts to 50% of the Company's registered capital; |
iii. | Allocations to the discretionary surplus reserve, if approved in the shareholders’ general meeting. |
(x) | 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, all 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 consolidated financial statements. The Company’s current component of other comprehensive income is the foreign currency translation adjustment.
F-18 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
(y) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
No new pronouncements have been issued since FASB issued in October 2009 ASU No. 2009-13 “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605)” that management adopted on January 1, 2011.
(z) Earnings per Share
The Company computes earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with FASB ASC 260 “Earnings per share”. SFAS No. 128 requires companies with complex capital structures to present basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is measured as the income or loss available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS but presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of potential common shares (e.g., contingent shares, convertible securities, options, and warrants) as if they had been converted at the beginning of the periods presented, or issuance date, if later. Potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS.
(aa) Subsequent Events
The Company evaluates subsequent events that have occurred after the consolidated balance sheet date but before the consolidated financial statements are issued. There are two types of subsequent events: (1) recognized, or those that provide additional evidence with respect to conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements, and (2) non-recognized, or those that provide evidence with respect to conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose subsequent to that date. The Company has identified no subsequent events that would require disclosure to the consolidated financial statements.
3. | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE |
For natural gas sales, revenue is due when the gas is sold. Most residential customers settle their accounts via prepayments with debit cards, while industrial customers are billed and pay according to the contract terms ranging from 10 days to one month.
For construction projects, connection fees are generally collected in installments. First deposits of 30% of the total contract sum are received from the client when the project commences. A second payment of 30% is received at a milestone set out in the contracts. A third payment of 30% is received after construction is completed. The remaining 10% is typically held back by the client and acts as a warranty on the quality of the project. The retained money is usually received by the company after the 1 year warranty period.
The Company believes it has provided adequate provisions for doubtful accounts. Doubtful allowance accounts at March 31, 2012 and December 31 2011 were approximately 1% of gross account receivables. To collect on doubtful accounts, the Company uses all of its efforts, such as having internal staff call for payment, filing legal pledges, or even hiring collection agents to collect the outstanding balance. If the collection is no longer probable, the Company will write off the balance against the allowance for doubtful accounts.
The Company has not experienced any material delinquent accounts that were uncollectible and has not written off a material balance against the allowance for doubtful accounts.
F-19 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Accounts Receivable | ||||||||
3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | |||||||
Accounts receivable | $ | 12,511,418 | $ | 11,951,277 | ||||
Less: Allowance for bad debt | (125,114 | ) | (104,323 | ) | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | $ | 12,386,303 | $ | 11,846,954 |
Allowance for Bad Debt | ||||||||
3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | |||||||
Beginning balance | $ | (104,323 | ) | $ | (96,002 | ) | ||
Allowance provided | (20,791 | ) | (8,321 | ) | ||||
Charge against allowance | - | - | ||||||
Reversals | - | - | ||||||
Ending balance | $ | (125,114 | ) | $ | (104,323 | ) |
Accounts Receivable Aging Analysis | ||||||||
3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | |||||||
<30 Days | $ | 4,217,431 | $ | 2,998,982 | ||||
30-60 Days | 724,730 | 1,096,890 | ||||||
60-90 Days | 966,142 | 1,809,732 | ||||||
90-180 Days | 1,159,494 | 305,759 | ||||||
180-360 Days | 1,020,317 | 379,786 | ||||||
>360 Days | 4,423,304 | 5,360,129 | ||||||
Total | $ | 12,511,418 | $ | 11,951,277 |
Top ten customers accounted for 50.40% of the total accounts receivable as of March 31, 2012:
Bohai Oil Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | $ | 397,044 | 3.17 | % | ||||
Baishan Xingda Real Estate Co., Ltd. | 451,126 | 3.61 | % | |||||
Hebei Dihua Longzhou New Town Development Co., Ltd. | 475,951 | 3.80 | % | |||||
Baishan Huixin Real Estate Co., Ltd. | 553,230 | 4.42 | % | |||||
Lianyun Port Zhaolong Home Development Co., Ltd. | 613,098 | 4.91 | % | |||||
Jiangsu Zhonghuang Real Estate Co., Ltd | 641,605 | 5.13 | % | |||||
Beijing Langfa Oil and Gas Technology Co., Ltd. | 680,659 | 5.44 | % | |||||
Hebei Natural Gas Co., Ltd. | 697,297 | 5.57 | % | |||||
Tongshan Hengxin Jiaye Gas Co., Ltd. | 794,781 | 6.35 | % | |||||
Hebei Zhonggang Steel Co., Ltd. | 1,000,801 | 8.00 | % | |||||
$ | 6,305,592 | 50.40 | % |
F-20 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
4. | OTHER RECEIVABLES |
3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | |||||||
Employee travel advance | $ | 380,774 | $ | 465,108 | ||||
Advance for consultant service | 831,722 | 777,727 | ||||||
Short term security deposit for construction pipeline | 2,800,925 | 1,885,399 | ||||||
Others | 1,448,889 | 1,323,612 | ||||||
$ | 5,462,310 | $ | 4,451,846 |
5. | RELATED PARTY RECEIVABLE |
A related party receivable of $427,743 is due from the Company’s founder and CEO Mr. Liu Yuchuan. The Company borrowed $3,024,895 (RMB 20,000,000) from China Development Bank. The loan was secured by the CEO’s personal home property, which carried a $427,743 (RMB 2,700,000) mortgage. Because the Bank required the mortgage loan to be settled before it would collateralize it, the Company paid the entire mortgage on behalf of the CEO. This payment was interest free.
6. | INVESTMENT |
Ref. | 3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | ||||||||||
(1) | Beijing Zhongran Xiangke Oil Gas Technology Co., Ltd. | $ | 7,236,429 | $ | 7,176,738 | |||||||
(2) | Qujing City Fuel Gas Co., Ltd. | 8,514,368 | 8,511,540 | |||||||||
(3) | Tongshan Hengxin Jiaye Gas Co., Ltd. | 4,084,880 | 4,054,013 | |||||||||
(4) | China Construction Bank | 31,685 | 31,424 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 19,867,362 | $ | 19,773,715 | ||||||||
(1) | The Company through its wholly owned subsidiary Beijing Gas invested $1,642,152 (RMB 13,465,648) in the acquisition of a 40% equity position in Xiangke Oil Gas. The $7,236,429 investment as of March 31, 2012 consisted of principal and accumulated post-acquisition investment income attributed to Xiangke Oil Gas’ operational results. |
(2) | Along with two local partners in Qujing city, the second largest city in Yunnan province of the PRC, Beijing Gas established Qujing City Fuel Gas Co., Ltd. with registered capital of $4,387,761 (RMB 30,000,000). Beijing Gas’ original investment of $1,746,764 (RMB 11,700,000) represented 39% equity ownership of Qujing Gas. |
On December 17, 2010, the Company, along with its wholly owned subsidiaries Gas Construction and Beijing Gas, entered into a Subscription Agreement with AMP Capital Asian Giants Infrastructure Fund (“AGIF”), under the terms of which Gas Construction issued to AGIF 48,039 number of ordinary shares that represents 49% of the total issued capital of Gas Construction for a consideration of US$2.0 million. In addition, pursuant to the Subscription Agreement, the equity interest in Qujing Gas held by Beijing Gas was transferred to Gas Construction so that Gas Construction became the beneficial holder of the above-mentioned 39% equity interest in Qujing Gas. After the close of the equity subscription, shareholders of Qujing Gas amended the Articles of Incorporation to raise the level of registered capital to $20,425,157 (RMB 130,000,000). The $8,514,368 investment as of December 31, 2011 consisted of principal and accumulated post-acquisition investment income attributed to Qujin Gas’ operational results.
F-21 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Investment | Xiangke Oil Gas | Qujing Gas | ||||||
Investment Cost | $ | 1,701,843 | $ | 7,769,588 | ||||
Prior years investment income | 4,041,483 | - | ||||||
2010 investment income | 605,639 | 232,393 | ||||||
2011 investment income | 887,464 | 512,387 | ||||||
$ | 7,236,429 | $ | 8,514,368 |
(3) | On April 23, 2008, Beijing Gas entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% equity interest in Tongshan Hengxin Jiaye Natural Gas Co., Ltd. (“Tongshan Gas”), for a purchase price of $4,660,000 (RMB 32,600,000). Tongshan is a regional natural gas distributor and developer of natural gas distribution networks in Jiangsu province of PRC. As of December 31, 2011, the Company has not finished the registration of the equity transfer with the Tongshan City Industrial and Commercial Administration. Therefore, acquisition payments of $4,084,880 for Tongshan Gas were classified as investment as of that date. |
(4) | The Company purchased a $31,685 (RMB 200,000) long-term fund from the Bank of Communications in the effort to maintain a favorable relationship and facilitate the availability of further credit facilities. |
7. | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
Property, Plant, and Equipment consisted of the following as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
3/31/2012 | At Cost | Accumulated Depreciation | Net | |||||||||
Gas Pipelines | $ | 48,151,322 | $ | 3,200,952 | $ | 44,950,370 | ||||||
Motor Vehicles | 6,235,678 | 2,384,691 | 3,850,987 | |||||||||
Machinery & Equipment | 2,088,090 | 372,070 | 1,716,020 | |||||||||
Buildings | 859,981 | 316,609 | 543,372 | |||||||||
Leasehold Improvements | 154,509 | 97,545 | 56,964 | |||||||||
Office Equipment | 281,084 | 146,982 | 134,102 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 57,770,664 | $ | 6,518,849 | $ | 51,251,815 |
12/31/2011 | At Cost | Accumulated Depreciation | Net | |||||||||
Gas Pipelines | $ | 46,066,763 | $ | 3,314,395 | $ | 42,752,368 | ||||||
Motor Vehicles | 6,310,953 | 2,303,409 | 4,007,544 | |||||||||
Machinery & Equipment | 1,509,988 | 408,500 | 1,101,488 | |||||||||
Buildings | 1,411,004 | 373,292 | 1,037,712 | |||||||||
Leasehold Improvements | 93,493 | 70,133 | 23,360 | |||||||||
Office Equipment | 281,297 | 143,482 | 137,815 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 55,673,498 | $ | 6,613,211 | $ | 49,060,287 |
F-22 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Gas pipelines purchased prior to 2008 were depreciated over their 25 year useful lives. Starting from 2008, the Company purchased a new quality of pipelines under a 50 year warranty. The new gas pipelines were depreciated over their 50 year useful lives.
Depreciation expenses included in the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 were $296,174 and $357,210, respectively.
8. | GOODWILL |
Goodwill was related to the acquisitions of Beijing Chenguang Gas Co., Ltd. (“Chengguang Gas”), Yuxian Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. (“Yuxian Gas”) and Guannan Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. (“Guannan Gas”). Management annually reviews the carrying value of goodwill using the sum of the discounted cash flows to determine if an impairment charge is necessary. The Company has determined there were no impairments to goodwill as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | |||||||
Yuxian Gas | $ | 10,954 | $ | 10,954 | ||||
Guannan Gas | 409,963 | 409,963 | ||||||
Chengguang Gas | 1,257,058 | 1,257,058 | ||||||
$ | 1,677,975 | $ | 1,677,975 |
9. | INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
Intangible assets consisted of the following as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
3/31/2012 | At Cost | Accumulated Amortization | Net | |||||||||
Land Use rights | $ | 498,458 | $ | 94,127 | $ | 404,330 | ||||||
Franchises | 396,058 | 396,058 | — | |||||||||
Accounting Software | 105,325 | 52,865 | 52,460 | |||||||||
$ | 999,841 | $ | 543,050 | $ | 456,790 |
12/31/2011 | At Cost | Accumulated Amortization | Net | |||||||||
Land Use Rights | $ | 494,346 | $ | 88,649 | $ | 405,697 | ||||||
Franchises | 392,791 | 392,791 | — | |||||||||
Accounting Software | 104,456 | 49,966 | 54,490 | |||||||||
$ | 991,593 | $ | 531,406 | $ | 460,187 |
Land use rights represent the value of the right to use and develop land granted by the local PRC government in accordance with zoning laws less accumulated amortization. Under PRC law, the company is permitted to sell, transfer, or mortgage its land use rights.
Under exclusive franchise agreements between the Company and the applicable PRC local government and entities in charge of gas utility, the Company operates as a local natural gas distributor in a city or county.
F-23 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Amortization expenses included in the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 were $11,644 and $26,627 respectively.
10. | LOANS |
Name of Bank | Due Date | Interest Rate | 3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | ||||||||||
China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd. - Pinganli Branch | 11/15/2012 | 6.672 | % | $ | 1,108,964 | $ | - | |||||||
China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd. - Pinganli Branch | 11/10/2012 | 7.872 | % | 1,584,234 | 1,571,166 | |||||||||
Bank of Dalian - Beijing Branch | 12/14/2012 | 8.856 | % | 4,752,701 | 4,713,498 | |||||||||
China Merchants Bank - Beijing Shouti Branch | 06/27/2012 | 7.572 | % | 1,584,234 | 1,571,166 | |||||||||
China Construction Bank - Baishan Branch | 06/02/2012 | 8.203 | % | 1,425,810 | 1,414,049 | |||||||||
Bank of China - Huanghe Dadao Branch | 01/31/2012 | 6.391 | % | - | 1,571,166 | |||||||||
Peixian Rural Credit Cooperation | 07/21/2012 | 10.076 | % | 4,752,701 | 4,713,498 | |||||||||
Nanjing Bank | 08/23/2012 | 7.500 | % | 2,908,889 | - | |||||||||
China Development Bank – Beijing Branch | 12/24/2012 | 5.400 | % | 1,584,233 | 1,571,166 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 19,701,766 | $ | 17,125,709 |
1) | The loan provided by China Minsheng Bank Corp., Ltd. was guaranteed by the CEO Mr. Liu Yuchuan’s personal credit. |
2) | The loans provided by Bank of Dalian were secured by the Company’s subsidiary Chengguang Gas’ registered capital, CEO Mr. Liu Yuchuan and COO Mr. Zhou Zhicheng’s personal home properties, which have been appraised at total fair market value of $933,254 (RMB 6,380,854) |
3) | The loan provided by Bank of China was guaranteed by Hebei Desheng Guarantee Co., Ltd. (“Hebei Desheng”). In connection with this collateralization, the Company was required to pay approximately $45,000 (RMB 300,000) as a financial service fee to Hebei Desheng. |
4) | The loan provided by China Construction Bank was secured by the Company’s real estate and vehicles. |
5) | The loan provided by China Merchants Bank was guaranteed by the CEO Mr. Liu Yuchuan with unlimited liability, and the management Mr. Wang Weidong and Ms. Song Erxin with $154,703 (RMB 1,000,000) of liability each. |
6) | The loan provided by Peixian Rural Credit Union was secured by Beijing Zhong Ran Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. |
7) | The loan provided by Nanjing Bank was secured by Beijing Zhongyou Sanhuan Technology Development Co., Ltd and CEO Mr. Liu Yuchuan. |
F-24 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
8) | The Company obtained the loans from China Development Bank via a collateralized agent Zhongyuan Guoxin Credit Guarantee Co., Ltd. (the “Guarantor”). The Guarantor guaranteed to the Banks the entire principal and accrued interest. The Company pledged all of Beijing Gas’ subsidiaries and deposited $1,028,464 (RMB 6,800,000), which was classified as non-current asset deposits, with the Guarantor, and was required to pay 2% of the outstanding loans as a financial service fee to the Guarantor per annum. Because the Company lacked the favorable credit history to directly establish a credit facility with the banks, the credit collateralization from Guarantor was chosen as a financing solution. |
11. | OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES |
(a) | Current other payables consisted of the following at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011: |
Ref. | 3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | ||||||||||
(1) | Amount due to Employees | $ | 1,902,473 | $ | 1,545,101 | |||||||
(2) | Tax Payable | 579,545 | 1,103,796 | |||||||||
(3) | Payables to Subcontractors | 3,496,096 | 4,971,109 | |||||||||
(4) | Others | 1,073,075 | 266 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 7,051,189 | $ | 7,620,272 | ||||||||
(1) | Amounts due to employees included accrued payroll, welfare payable, continued education training program costs and individual travel advances. All of these amounts were unsecured, interest free, and have no fixed repayment terms. |
(2) | The tax payable consists of value added tax, sales tax, income tax and local tax payables. |
(3) | Payables to subcontractors are unbilled liabilities. |
(b) | Non-current other payables at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011: |
Ref. | 3/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | ||||||||||
(1) | Payable for the acquisition of Baishan Gas Co., Ltd. | $ | 1,947,752 | $ | 1,931,686 | |||||||
Total | $ | 1,947,752 | $ | 1,931,686 |
(1) | The outstanding payable is related to the acquisition of Baishan Gas Co., Ltd.’s assets on July 9, 2007. |
F-25 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
12. | CONVERTIBLE BONDS AND BOND WARRANTS |
(a) | $5,349,982 Convertible Bond with 3,451,601 Detachable Warrants |
On November 30, 2009, the Company completed a financing transaction with certain purchasers issuing (i) $5,349,982 of the 8% senior secured convertible notes (the “Bonds”) with a conversion price of $0.62 to purchase an aggregate of 8,629,003 shares of the Company’s common stock and (ii) 3,451,601 warrants to purchase an aggregate of 3,451,601 shares of the Company’s common stock, which will expire in November 30, 2012 (both the “Bonds” and “Warrants”).
(b) | $692,984 Convertible Bond with 447,086 Detachable Warrants |
On December 23, 2009, the Company completed a financing transaction with certain purchasers issuing (i) $692,984 of the 8% senior secured convertible notes (the “Bonds”) with conversion price of $0.62 to purchase an aggregate of 1,117,716 shares of the Company’s common stock and (ii) 447,086 warrants to purchase an aggregate of 447,086 shares of the Company’s common stock, which will expire in December 23, 2012 (both the “Bonds” and “Warrants”).
Pledge Agreement and Guaranty
The notes are secured by the pledge of 100% of the shares of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Gas Investment China Co., Ltd. and a guaranty from Mr. Liu Yuchan, the chairman of the board of directors and CEO of the Company.
Event of Default
Upon an event of default in any payment of interest or principal of the bonds, the principal, accrued and unpaid interest, and any additional amounts owing in respect of the bonds, will be due and payable at the option of the bondholders. In addition, the bondholders have the right to convert these notes and all then accrued and unpaid interest at any time.
Redemption
Bondholders may require the Company to repurchase the notes in whole or in part at an amount equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes plus a premium such that the total cash yield to maturity of the note is 15% per annum, upon the occurrence of any change of control transaction or if the Company’s common stock ceases to be quoted for trading or listed for trading on either the OTC Bulletin Board or a subsequent market and such delisting is not cured within 30 days.
The Company has the right to redeem either 50% or 100% of the outstanding principal amount of these notes on or after one year from the issuance date.
F-26 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
The convertible bonds payable, net consisted of the followings:
3/31/2012 | ||||||||||||||||
Ref. | 5.3M Bonds | 692K Bonds | Total | |||||||||||||
(1) | Convertible Bonds Payable - principal | $ | 5,349,982 | $ | 692,984 | $ | 6,042,966 | |||||||||
(2) | Less: Interest Discount - Warrants | (178,950 | ) | (44,417 | ) | (223,367 | ) | |||||||||
(3) | Less: Interest Discount - Beneficial Conversion Feature | (869,270 | ) | (223,252 | ) | (1,092,522 | ) | |||||||||
(4) | Less: Bond Discount - Issuance Cost | (503,766 | ) | (91,382 | ) | (595,148 | ) | |||||||||
(5) | Accretion of Interest Discount - Warrants | 130,248 | 30,867 | 161,115 | ||||||||||||
(6) | Accretion of Interest Discount - Beneficial Conversion Feature | 869,270 | 223,252 | 1,092,522 | ||||||||||||
(7) | Accretion of Bond Discount - Issuance Cost | 366,665 | 63,503 | 430,168 | ||||||||||||
(8) | Accretion of Interest Discount - Redemption | 817,735 | 101,130 | 918,865 | ||||||||||||
(9) | Conversion of Convertible Bonds into Common Stock | (299,975 | ) | - | (299,975 | ) | ||||||||||
Convertible Bonds Payable, net | $ | 5,681,939 | $ | 752,685 | $ | 6,434,624 |
12/31/2011 | ||||||||||||||||
Ref. | 5.3M Bonds | 692K Bonds | Total | |||||||||||||
(1) | Convertible Bonds Payable - principal | $ | 5,349,982 | $ | 692,984 | $ | 6,042,966 | |||||||||
(2) | Less: Interest Discount - Warrants | (178,950 | ) | (44,417 | ) | (223,367 | ) | |||||||||
(3) | Less: Interest Discount - Beneficial Conversion Feature | (869,270 | ) | (223,252 | ) | (1,092,522 | ) | |||||||||
(4) | Less: Bond Discount - Issuance Cost | (503,766 | ) | (91,382 | ) | (595,148 | ) | |||||||||
(5) | Accretion of Interest Discount - Warrants | 113,449 | 26,682 | 140,131 | ||||||||||||
(6) | Accretion of Interest Discount - Beneficial Conversion Feature | 869,270 | 223,252 | 1,092,522 | ||||||||||||
(7) | Accretion of Bond Discount - Issuance Cost | 319,374 | 54,893 | 374,267 | ||||||||||||
(8) | Accretion of Interest Discount - Redemption | 712,266 | 87,422 | 799,688 | ||||||||||||
(9) | Conversion of Convertible Bonds into Common Stock | (299,975 | ) | - | (299,975 | ) | ||||||||||
Convertible Bonds Payable, net | $ | 5,512,380 | $ | 726,182 | $ | 6,238,562 |
(1) | The principal amounts listed above represent the face amount of the convertible notes. |
(2) | The proceeds were allocated between the convertible bonds and warrants based on their relative fair value. See Note 13 Capital Stock for the calculation of fair value of convertible bonds detachable warrants. |
(3) | Because the conversion price of bonds is $0.62, which is lower than the fair market value of common stock on the date of issuance, the beneficial conversion feature was applied. |
(4) | The issuance cost consisted of a commission to the placement agent and legal expenses. |
(5) | The interest discount of warrants was amortized over the whole period applying the effective annual interest rate. |
F-27 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
(6) | The bonds were convertible at the option of the holders into shares of common stock. However, because Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, requires a minimum holding period of six months before resale, the beneficial conversion feature was amortized over a six month period. |
(7) | The debt issuance cost was amortized over a 36 month period applying the effective annual interest rate. |
(8) | Based on a 15% per annum redemption rate, the redemption values were determined to be $1,123,496 and $145,527 for the $5,349,982 and $692,984 convertible bonds, respectively. |
(9) | Principal of $299,975 has been converted into 483,831 shares common stock. |
Included in the interest expense of $772,302, was $120,859 of convertible bonds coupon expense, $196,063 of non-cash flow amortization expense of convertible bonds, and $455,380 of bank loan interest expense.
13. | CAPITAL STOCK |
The authorized capital stock consists of (i) 250,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which 31,793,698 shares are issued and outstanding, and (ii) 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. The preferred stock consists of (a) series A convertible preferred stock, with 20,000,000 shares authorized of which no shares are issued and outstanding; (b) series B convertible preferred stock, with 5,000,000 shares authorized of which 209,681 shares are issued and outstanding; and (c) series B-1 convertible preferred stock, with 3,000,000 shares authorized of which no share are issued and outstanding.
The following table depicts the Company’s outstanding securities as of March 31, 2012:
Authorized Shares | Shares issued and outstanding | |||||||
Common Stock | 250,000,000 | 31,793,698 | ||||||
Convertible Preferred Stock A | 20,000,000 | - | ||||||
Convertible Preferred Stock B | 5,000,000 | 209,681 | ||||||
Convertible Preferred Stock B-1 | 3,000,000 | - |
Strike Price | Contractual Life | Expiration Date | Shares issued and outstanding | Weighted Average Fair Value | ||||||||||||
5.3 M Convertible Bonds Detachable Warrants | $ | 0.744 | 36 Months | 11/30/2012 | 3,451,601 | $ | 0.05 | |||||||||
692K Convertible Bonds Detachable Warrants | $ | 0.744 | 36 Months | 12/23/2012 | 447,086 | $ | 0.11 |
The Company used the Black-Scholes model to calculate the values of Warrants. The following shows the assumptions that were employed in the model:
F-28 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
5.3M CB Warrants | 692K CB Warrants | |||||||
Weighted average fair value | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.11 | ||||
Strike price | $ | 0.744 | $ | 0.744 | ||||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.12 | % | 1.51 | % | ||||
Expected volatility | 12.84 | % | 12.84 | % | ||||
Years to maturity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
Since there is no net cash settlement arrangement for the Warrants, they are classified as an equity instrument in accordance with EITF 00-19. Thus, subsequent changes in fair value are not recognized.
14. | INCOME TAX |
The following tabulation presents the income tax and deferred tax of the Company and its individual subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011:
Description | March 31, 2012 | March 31, 2011 | ||||||
Income (loss) before taxes: | ||||||||
US | $ | (374,382 | ) | $ | (462,165 | ) | ||
BVI | (143,649 | ) | (28,551 | ) | ||||
PRC | 714,162 | 591,271 | ||||||
Total income before taxes | $ | 196,131 | $ | 144,392 | ||||
Provision for taxes: | ||||||||
Current: | ||||||||
US | - | - | ||||||
BVI | - | - | ||||||
PRC | (238,257 | ) | (37,837 | ) | ||||
(238,257 | ) | (37,837 | ) | |||||
Deferred: | ||||||||
US | - | - | ||||||
BVI | - | - | ||||||
PRC | - | - | ||||||
Valuation allowance | - | - | ||||||
- | - | |||||||
Total provision for taxes | (238,257 | ) | $ | (37,837 | ) | |||
Effective tax rate | N/A | 26.20 | % |
The differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rates and the Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2011 are shown in the following table:
F-29 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
March 31, 2012 | March 31, 2011 | |||||||
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate | 34.00 | % | 34.00 | % | ||||
Lower rates in PRC, net | N/A | (9.00 | %) | |||||
Tax holiday | N/A | - | ||||||
Accruals in foreign jurisdictions | N/A | 1.20 | % | |||||
Effective tax rate | N/A | 26.20 | % |
15. | SEGMENT INFORMATION |
The Company has contracted with customers usually in two revenue segments, one is for the construction and installation of gas facilities and the other is for the subsequent sales of natural gas to the customers through the gas facilities the Company constructs. However, construction and installation contracts and gas supply contracts have different terms for the basis of revenue recognition and differ from one another in terms of the relevant cost-and-revenue to be recognized and hence separate calculations and subsequent payments of fees for each segment occur without any interdependence on one another.
For management purposes, the company is currently organized into two major operating divisions: (a) sales of natural gas and (b) installation of gas facilities/construction. These principal operating activities are the basis on which the Company reports its primary segment information.
Financial Position Segment Report
As of March 31, 2012
Gas Distribution | Gas Pipeline Installation | Shell, BVIs, & Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Current Assets | $ | 21,371,353 | $ | 6,439,446 | $ | 975,254 | $ | 28,786,053 | ||||||||
Non-Current Assets | 22,061,590 | 73,218,412 | 8,514,368 | 103,794,370 | ||||||||||||
Total Assets | 43,432,943 | 79,657,858 | 9,489,622 | 132,580,423 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Current Liabilities | 13,225,216 | 36,751,540 | - | 49,976,756 | ||||||||||||
Non-current Liabilities | 515,428 | 1,432,324 | - | 1,947,752 | ||||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 13,740,644 | 38,183,864 | - | 51,924,508 | ||||||||||||
Net Assets | 29,692,299 | 41,473,994 | 9,489,622 | 80,655,914 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities & Equities | $ | 43,432,943 | $ | 79,657,858 | $ | 9,489,622 | $ | 132,580,423 |
F-30 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Operation Result Segment Report
For the three months ended March 31, 2012
Gas Distribution | Gas Pipeline Installation | Shell, BVIs, &
Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||||
Sales Revenue | $ | 12,480,849 | $ | 3,760,631 | $ | (5,487,876 | ) | $ | 10,753,604 | |||||||
Cost of Revenue | 11,769,909 | 1,784,999 | (5,487,876 | ) | (8,067,032 | ) | ||||||||||
Gross Profit | 710,940 | 1,975,632 | - | 2,686,572 | ||||||||||||
Operating Expense | (402,748 | ) | (1,119,195 | ) | (201,108 | ) | (1,723,051 | ) | ||||||||
Operating Income/(Loss) | 308,192 | 856,437 | (201,108 | ) | 963,521 | |||||||||||
Other Income/(Loss) | (203,072 | ) | (247,395 | ) | (316,923 | ) | (767,390 | ) | ||||||||
Earnings before tax | 105,120 | 609,042 | (518,031 | ) | 191,131 | |||||||||||
Income tax | (35,070 | ) | (203,187 | ) | - | (238,257 | ) | |||||||||
Net Income | $ | 70,050 | $ | 405,855 | $ | (518,031 | ) | $ | (42,126 | ) |
Financial Position Segment Report
As of March 31, 2011
Gas Distribution | Gas Pipeline Installation | Shell, BVIs, & Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Current Assets | $ | 13,193,025 | $ | 5,233,753 | $ | 760,160 | $ | 19,186,938 | ||||||||
Non-Current Assets | 23,775,632 | 59,932,611 | 3,490,727 | 87,198,970 | ||||||||||||
Total Assets | 36,968,657 | 65,166,364 | 4,250,887 | 106,385,908 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Current Liabilities | 2,614,122 | 23,191,938 | - | 25,806,060 | ||||||||||||
Non-current Liabilities | 1,084,090 | 9,617,816 | - | 10,701,906 | ||||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 3,698,211 | 32,809,754 | - | 36,507,965 | ||||||||||||
Net Assets | 33,270,445 | 32,356,610 | 4,250,887 | 69,877,942 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities & Equities | $ | 36,968,657 | $ | 65,166,364 | $ | 4,250,887 | $ | 106,385,908 |
F-31 |
Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
Operation Result Segment Report
For the three months ended March 31, 2011
Gas Distribution | Gas Pipeline Installation | Shell, BVIs, &
Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||||
Sales Revenue | $ | 9,246,221 | $ | 3,668,032 | $ | (4,927,983 | ) | $ | 7,986,270 | |||||||
Cost of Revenue | (9,001,034 | ) | (1,492,792 | ) | 4,927,983 | (5,565,844 | ) | |||||||||
Gross Profit | 245,186 | 2,175,240 | - | 2,420,426 | ||||||||||||
Operating Expense | (162,563 | ) | (1,442,227 | ) | (207,959 | ) | (1,812,749 | ) | ||||||||
Operating Income/(Loss) | 82,623 | 733,013 | (207,959 | ) | 607,677 | |||||||||||
Other Income/(Loss) | (46,930 | ) | (133,598 | ) | (282,757 | ) | (463,285 | ) | ||||||||
Earnings before tax | 35,693 | 599,415 | (490,716 | ) | 144,392 | |||||||||||
Income tax | (2,126 | ) | (35,711 | ) | - | (37,837 | ) | |||||||||
Gain/(loss) from discontinued operation, net of tax | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 33,567 | $ | 563,704 | $ | (490,716 | ) | $ | 106,555 |
The Company’s operations are located in the PRC. All revenue is from customers in the PRC. All of the Company’s assets are located in the PRC. Sales of natural gas and gas pipeline construction are carried out in the PRC. Accordingly, no analysis of the Company’s sales and assets by geographical market is presented. No other measures of segment profit or loss and assets have been provided or reviewed by the company’s officers.
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Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
16. | EARNINGS PER SHARE |
Three months Ended | ||||||||||||
Ref | 3/31/2012 | 3/31/2011 | ||||||||||
Basic Earnings Per Share Numerator: | ||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | (42,126 | ) | $ | 106,555 | |||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||
Preferred Dividends | - | - | ||||||||||
Constructive Preferred Dividends | - | - | ||||||||||
income attributed to non-controlling interest | (803 | ) | (13,966 | ) | ||||||||
Net income available to Common Stockholders | $ | (41,323 | ) | $ | 120,521 | |||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Share Numerator: | ||||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||
Interest Expense for Convertible Bonds, net of tax | 316,923 | 282,996 | ||||||||||
Net income available to Common Stockholders | 275,599 | $ | 403,517 | |||||||||
Original Shares | 31,793,698 | 27,156,617 | ||||||||||
Addition to Common Stock | - | - | ||||||||||
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 31,793,698 | 27,156,617 | ||||||||||
Potentially Dilutive Securities: | ||||||||||||
Addition to Common Stock from Conversion of Preferred Stock B | (1) | - | - | |||||||||
Addition to Common Stock from Conversion of Preferred Stock B-1 | (2) | - | - | |||||||||
Addition to Common Stock from Conversion of Convertible Bonds | (3) | - | - | |||||||||
Addition to Common Stock from Exercise of Warrants | (4) | - | - | |||||||||
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 31,793,698 | 27,156,617 | ||||||||||
Earnings Per Share | ||||||||||||
Basic: | $ | (0.001 | ) | $ | 0.004 | |||||||
Diluted: | $ | (0.001 | ) | $ | 0.004 | |||||||
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | ||||||||||||
- Basic | 31,793,698 | 27,156,617 | ||||||||||
- Diluted | 31,793,698 | 27,156,617 |
(1) | The applications of conversion of preferred stock B into common stock were anti-dilutive for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 |
(2) | The applications of conversion of preferred stock B-1 into common stock were anti-dilutive for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 |
(3) | The applications of conversion of convertible bonds into common stock were anti-dilutive for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 |
(4) | The exercises of warrants to common stock were anti-dilutive for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 |
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Sino Gas International Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Stated in US Dollars)
17. | DISCONTINUED OPERATION |
The Company through its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary Beijing Gas executed share transfer agreements and other related agreements (the “Agreements”) with Hebei Natural Gas Co., Ltd. (“Hebei Gas”) to sell assets and ownership of three of its subsidiaries, a) Xinji Zhongchen Gas Co., Ltd., (“Xinji Gas”) b) Jinzhou Weiye Gas Co., Ltd., (“Jinzhou Gas”) and c) Shenzhou Weiye Gas Co., Ltd. (“Shenzhou Gas”) for total consideration of RMB 44.8 million (approximately USD $7.04 million). Upon the completion of registered capital transfer filed with local government’s industrial and commercial administration, the disposition took effect on June 8, 2011. The Company has accounted for the disposition of the assets of discontinued operations in accordance with SFAS 144 (“FASB ASC 360”), “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. A total gain of $1,128,776 was recorded in the Company’s statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2011.
(a) | The follows presented the calculation of gain from the disposal of the three subsidiaries: |
Valuation of | Buyer’s | |||||||||||
Disposition | Acquisition Price | Gain/(Loss) | ||||||||||
Jinzhou Gas | $ | 3,217,742 | $ | 3,043,930 | $ | (173,812 | ) | |||||
Shenzhou Gas | 1,357,326 | 1,312,914 | (44,412 | ) | ||||||||
Xinji Gas | 1,334,980 | 2,681,980 | 1,347,000 | |||||||||
$ | 5,910,048 | $ | 7,038,824 | $ | 1,128,776 |
(b) | The following tabulation summarizes the operation results of the three disposal subsidiaries for the period ended June 8, 2011, which was also accounted for as income from discontinued operations net of tax in the statement of income. |
Condensed Income Statements | ||||||||||||||||
Jinzhou Gas | Shenzhou Gas | Xinji Gas | Total | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 359,787 | $ | 277,453 | $ | 9,569 | $ | 646,809 | ||||||||
Cost of revenue | 217,313 | 224,412 | 8,224 | 449,949 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 142,473 | 53,041 | 1,346 | 196,860 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses | 18,246 | 16,009 | 35,138 | 69,393 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 124,227 | 37,032 | (33,792 | ) | 127,467 | |||||||||||
Other income/(expenses) | (241 | ) | (226 | ) | (3,218 | ) | (3,685 | ) | ||||||||
Earnings before tax | 123,986 | 36,806 | (37,010 | ) | 123,782 | |||||||||||
- | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax | (6,197 | ) | (11,167 | ) | (114 | ) | (17,477 | ) | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 117,789 | $ | 25,640 | $ | (37,124 | ) | $ | 106,305 |
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors which have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as well as information relating to the plans of our current management. This report includes forward-looking statements. Generally, the words “believe”, “anticipate”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “continue”, and similar expressions or the negative thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the matters set forth in this report or other reports or documents we file with the SEC from time to time, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those projected. Undue reliance should not be place on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by law.
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes to those financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
Economic & Industrial Trends
We generate revenue from two sources: (i) connection fees for constructing connections to our natural gas distribution network and (ii) sales of natural gas. Given the fact that almost all of our connection fees are from new residential apartments, our connection activities are closely related to the development of the real estate industry in our targeted cities in China. Natural gas facilities in new apartments are often required by local governments, who aim to promote the use of natural gas in order to improve the quality of life of the local residents.
Due to the Chinese real estate boom in recent years, we experienced high growth in our connection activities. However, in 2007, the Chinese government implemented a series of policies and regulations to curb inflation and to slow the growth of the property market. These policies, together with the worldwide financial crisis in 2008, resulted in a slowdown of the real estate market in China and our business, in turn, was affected. In 2008, the Chinese government changed its policies and prioritized working to boost the economy. The Chinese government adopted new policies, such as reducing stamp duties and transactions fees, lowering interest rates, and loosening bank lending policies, to address the slowdown in the real estate market. The Chinese government also decided to inject a stimulus package, which allocated funds for mass housing projects, to boost the overall economy. We saw signs of recovery of the real estate market in China at the beginning of 2009, and we experienced increased business activities in the third and fourth quarters of 2009. Starting in April 2010, the Chinese government issued new policies to curb the rise of housing prices in certain cities. These new initiatives resulted in lower transaction volumes during the second and third quarters of 2010. However, our transaction volumes started to pick up again in the fourth quarter of 2010. Although in 2011 the overall housing market remained slow and such trend carried into the first quarter of 2012, in the Tier II and Tier III cities where we operate, housing development was still solid in 2011. As a result, new installations for residential customers have increased. We experienced strong growth in the second half of 2011. However, we expect the housing market slow down to affect our expansion in 2012 to 2013 if the current tight control policies continue to spread from major cities to mid and small sized cities. In the western and northern regions of the country, we captured special development projects in certain hot spots, such as Baishan ski resorts and Qujing Natural Gas Reserve.
Even with the up and down nature of the Chinese real estate market over the past two years, we believe that the growth trend of the real estate market will continue because of the ongoing urbanization in China. Moreover, the Chinese government, at both the national and the local levels, continues to strongly support the use of clean energy, particularly natural gas.
There are three pillars in the Chinese economy: (i) domestic consumption (both private and public), (ii) net exports, and (iii) domestic investment. China’s GDP grew 8.1% during the first quarter of 2012 from the same period of 2011. This was lower than the 8.4% market expectation. Although the growth of nationwide GDP has slowed, especially in the large eastern cities, in the mid and western regions of China, GDP growth remains strong. The Company has a presence in four such regions. In Jiangsu province GDP grew 9.8%, in Hebei province GDP grew 12%, in Yuannan province GDP grew 10.8%, and in Jilin province GDP grew 12.4%.
Our gas users are comprised of both industrial and residential users. Gas sales to residential users are much less affected by economic and industrial factors and should maintain stable growth in the future. Gas sales to industrial users, however, are subject to the operating performance of the industrial user. As we develop into more cities in the coming years, we expect to add more industrial users when the opportunities arise and we possess the necessary capital requirements.
Material Opportunities
The gas distribution market is quite fragmented in small (population less than 300,000) to medium (population between 300,000 and 1,000,000) sized cities in China and it is primarily in these markets that we are exploring potential project targets. Many small-sized city markets are still untapped or undeveloped. The development of these markets is generally considered one of the Company’s major growth opportunities.
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The natural gas distribution markets of most medium-sized or large cities have already been developed by large distributors or are still operated by state-owned companies. Acquisition opportunities exist for those still run by state-owned companies, as the central government encourages privatization of these companies. Acquisitions in these markets would have a material impact on the Company, potentially increasing the Company’s assets and revenues significantly.
Material Challenges
There are many small-to-medium sized cities whose natural gas infrastructure is still undeveloped or underdeveloped and these markets present growth opportunities for the Company. However, competition is growing, as many small new players have been attracted by the profitability and growth potential of the business. In addition, we are also facing competition from stronger competitors, as large city markets are becoming saturated and our competitors from those markets are beginning to expand into smaller cities.
We face limited opportunities in developing into first-tier cities in China, as most of those opportunities have already been assumed by other large gas distributors, such as Xin’ao Gas Co. Ltd. (the largest distributor in China).
Furthermore, potential users in small and medium-sized cities need to be educated about the benefits of natural gas. It takes some time for them to realize how natural gas can improve their quality of life. This is especially true for new markets, where there is no use of natural gas. Correspondingly, small cities tend to be more reluctant to use new energies than large cities and residents of small cities tend to depend more on coal than natural gas.
With respect to purchase price and sale price of natural gas, China’s energy market is highly regulated by the government. Whenever there is an adjustment to the purchase price set by the government, gas distributors increase or decrease the sale price accordingly, and such changes in price are subject to a public hearing and government approval. The natural gas prices in China lag behind those in other international markets. The Chinese government has seldom adjusted the price of natural gas and we cannot rule out the possibility of an increase in natural gas prices by the government in the future. Even though we could adjust our sale price accordingly after the increase in purchase price, thereby passing the increase onto the end users, the fact remains that such price increases would make natural gas more expensive, as compared to other alternative energies, and in turn could hinder our business development.
Risks in Short-Term and Long-Term
In each of the cities we are developing and aiming to develop, the real estate market is the major factor that impacts us. Most of our residential customers are new home buyers. If the real estate market turns downward, the demand for new homes could decrease, resulting in fewer natural gas connections, which would negatively impact our business.
To reduce the Company’s dependence on connection fees, the Company is looking at opportunities to diversify its business by expanding into related industries, such as pipelines and gas stations. However, we do not expect to develop into those areas in full in the near future.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Natural gas distribution is a capital-intensive industry that requires large amounts of capital for the construction of pipelines and gas stations and the purchase of transportation vehicles. Without the necessary capital, the Company would be constrained by inadequate capital when developing into larger cities or engaging in merger and acquisition activities, and would require additional fundraising to finance such business activities.
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
During the three months ended March 31, 2012, net revenues were $10,753,604, representing an increase of 34.7% from the same period of 2011. Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $2,686,572, representing an increase of 11% from the same period of 2011. Our operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $963,521, representing an increase of 58.6% from the same period of 2011. Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $42,126, compared to a net income of $106,555 during the same period of 2011.
For the 3 months ended March 31 | ||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | Change | ||||||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||||||
Net Revenues | 10,753,604 | 7,986,270 | 34.7 | % | ||||||||
Gross Profit | 2,686,572 | 2,420,426 | 11 | % | ||||||||
Operating Income | 963,521 | 607,677 | 58.6 | % | ||||||||
Net Income | -42,126 | 106,555 | -139.5 | % | ||||||||
Gross Margin | 25 | % | 30.3 | % | -17.6 | % | ||||||
Net Margin | -0.4 | % | 1.3 | % | -130.8 | % |
Net Revenues
We generate revenues from two sources: connection fees for constructing connections to our natural gas distribution network and fees for sales of natural gas.
Total net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2012 were $10,753,604, compared to $7,986,270 for the same period in 2011, representing an increase of 34.7%. The increase was due to increases in both gas sales and connection fees, but primarily due to the significant increase in gas sales. During this period, we connected 6,827 new residential households to our gas distribution network, resulting in total connection fees of $2,836,379. In comparison, we connected 7,125 new residential households to our gas distribution network for the same period of 2011, resulting in total connection fees of $2,797,811. Gas sales during the three months ended March 31, 2012 were $7,917,225. Gas sales during the same period in 2011 were $5,188,459.
For the 3 months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
(In $ million) | US$ | % | US$ | % | % | |||||||||||||||
Net Revenues | 10.76 | 100 | % | 7.99 | 100 | % | 34.7 | % | ||||||||||||
Connection Fees | 2.84 | 26 | % | 2.80 | 35 | % | 1.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Gas Sales | 7.92 | 74 | % | 5.19 | 65 | % | 52.6 | % |
Connection Fees
Connection fees during the three months ended March 31, 2012 were $2.84 million, representing an increase of 1.4% from $2.8 million during the same period of 2011 and accounting for 26% of the total net revenue in the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to approximately 35% of the total net revenue for the same period in 2011. The source of connection fees was mainly from the development of new residential users.
The construction for the new connections slowed in the winter season, and stopped for the Chinese New Year. The earlier than usual arrival of Chinese New Year had an impact on the new connections made during the first quarter of 2012. At the same time, the winter heating requirements drove gas sales to a new high during the first quarter of 2012. The new connections we added in 2011 and the first quarter of 2012 also contributed to the gas sales increase as they resulted in greater usage of natural gas.
For the 3 months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in US$ millions) | 2012 | 2011 | Change | |||||||||||||||||
US$ | % | US$ | % | % | ||||||||||||||||
Connection Fees | 2.84 | 100 | % | 2.80 | 100 | % | 1.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Residential Users | 2.28 | 80 | % | 2.80 | 100 | % | -18.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Industrial and Commercial Users | 0.56 | 20 | % | 0 | 0 | % |
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Gas Sales
Gas sales were $7.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2012, accounting for 74% of total net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and representing an increase of 52.6% over the same period of 2011. Gas sales to residential users increased 119.5% to $5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 from $2.6 million in the same period of 2011. Gas sales to industrial and commercial users decreased 16.4% to $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 from $2.6 million in the same period of 2011.
For the 3 months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
($ million) | US$ | % | US$ | % | % | |||||||||||||||
Gas Sales | 7.9 | 100 | % | 5.2 | 100 | % | 52.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Residential Users | 5.8 | 73 | % | 2.6 | 51 | % | 119.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Industrial and Commercial Users | 2.1 | 27 | % | 2.6 | 49 | % | -16.4 | % |
Gas sales increase was mainly from residential users, which accounted for 73% of total gas sales as compared to 51% during the same period of last year, an increase of 119.5% in dollar value compared to the same period of 2011. In this quarter, our industrial and commercial customers accounted for 27% of our total gas sales as compared to 49% of the total gas sales in the first quarter of 2011, a decrease of 16.4% compared to the same period of last year.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2012, which includes cost of connections and cost of gas sales, was $8.1 million, representing an increase of 44.9% from $5.6 million in the same period of 2011.
For the 3 months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
($ million) | US$ | % | US$ | % | % | |||||||||||||||
Cost of Revenues | 8.1 | 100 | % | 5.6 | 100 | % | 44.9 | % | ||||||||||||
Connection Fee Cost | 0.9 | 11 | % | 0.6 | 11 | % | 38.3 | % | ||||||||||||
Gas Cost | 7.2 | 89 | % | 5.0 | 89 | % | 45.8 | % |
Cost of Connection Fees
The cost of connection fees increased 38.3% to $0.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2012 from $0.6 million for the same period in 2011. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, our revenue increased just 1.4% from the connection fees. This was the result of some of the materials, such as the gas meters, being installed prior to the completion of the construction for the new connections due to the winter season and the early Chinese New Year. Also, we also incurred higher costs for raw materials, parts, installation and maintenance as compared to the same period of 2011.
Cost of connection fees includes depreciation of major pipelines, the cost of courtyard pipelines, valves, gas meters, installation and maintenance costs.
Cost of Gas Sales
The cost of gas sales increased 45.8% to $7.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2012 from $5.0 million for the same period in 2011. This increase in cost of gas sales is largely due to the proportionate increase in expenses associated with the increase in gas sales and also the higher transportation costs during this quarter.
The cost of natural gas sales includes the purchase and transportation of natural gas and depreciation of delivery equipment.
Gross Profit
During the three months ended March 31, 2012, gross profit was $2.7 million, representing an increase of approximately 11% from the same period of 2011. Gross profit from connection fees was $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012, accounting for 74% of total gross profit. In comparison, gross profit from connection fees was $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, accounting for 90% of total gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Gross profit from gas sales was $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012, accounting for 26% of total gross profit, compared to $0.2 million, accounting for 10.1% of total gross profit, in the same period of 2011.
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For the 3 months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
($ million) | US$ | % | US$ | % | % | |||||||||||||||
Gross Profit | 2.7 | 100 | % | 2.4 | 100 | % | 11 | % | ||||||||||||
Connection | 2.0 | 74 | % | 2.2 | 90 | % | -9.2 | % | ||||||||||||
Gas | 0.7 | 26 | % | 0.2 | 10 | % | 190 | % |
Gross margin during the three months ended March 31, 2012 was 25%, compared to 30.3% during the same period in 2011.
Gross margin for connection fees for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was 69.7%, compared to 77.8% in the same period of 2011. The increase in the cost of connection fees contributed to the lower gross margin. Gross margin for sales of natural gas was 9.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to 4.7% during the same period of 2011. The increase was primarily due to the increase in total gas sales and the economies of scale, for this quarter.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses in the three months ended March 31, 2012 were $1.7 million and approximately 16% of net revenues, compared with $1.8 million, or 22.7%, of net revenues in the same period of 2011.
Operating Income
Operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $1.0 million, representing an increase of 58.6%, compared to $0.6 million for the same period of 2011. This increase was due to the increase in gas sales revenue and the higher gross margin in the gas sales during the three months ended March 31, 2012.
Other Income (Expense)
Other expense was $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared with $0.5 million for the same period of 2011.
Income tax
Income tax was $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $0.04 million for the same period of 2011. The increase in the income tax was a result of the renewal of the high tech status of our subsidiaries. During the renewal process, or even immediately after the applications are granted, the tax bureau will first collect taxes at a rate of 25% and then adjust to a 15% tax rate via a refund after all additional filings and tax bureau processes are completed.
Net Income
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $0.04 million, compared with net income of $0.1 million for the same period of 2011. The loss was due to the increase in the cost of the connection fees, the increase in other expenses and the increase in income tax.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents were $2.6 million as of March 31, 2012, representing an increase of $0.2 million as compared to $2.4 million as of March 31, 2011.
Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $0.06 million, compared to $0.7 million during the same period of 2011.
Cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $2.7 million, representing an increase of $0.6 million from $2.1 million during the same period of 2011. Cash sourced in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $2.6 million, representing an increase of $1.0 million from $1.6 million during the same period of 2011. This increase was mainly due to the increase in short term bank loans.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable as of March 31, 2012 were $12.4 million, representing an increase of $0.6 million from $11.8 million as of December 31, 2011.
Notes Receivable
There were no notes receivable as of March 31, 2012.
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Inventory
Inventory of $1.8 million as of March 31, 2012 was comprised of spare parts and natural gas.
Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets as of March 31, 2012 were $57.8 million, representing an increase of $2.1 million from $55.7 million as of December 31, 2011. The table below is a breakdown of our fixed assets at cost:
March 31, 2012 | December 31 2011 | |||||||
At Cost | ||||||||
Gas Pipelines | $ | 48,151,322 | $ | 46,066,763 | ||||
Motor Vehicles | 6,235,678 | 6,310,953 | ||||||
Machinery & Equipment | 2,088,090 | 1,509,988 | ||||||
Buildings | 859,981 | 1,411,004 | ||||||
Leasehold Improvements | 154,509 | 93,493 | ||||||
Office Equipment | 281,084 | 281,297 | ||||||
Less Accumulated depreciation | (6,518,849 | ) | (6,613,211 | ) | ||||
$ | 51,251,815 | $ | 49,060,287 |
Bank Loans
Short-term bank loans as of March 31, 2012 were $19.7 million, an increase of $2.6 million compared to 17.1 million as of December 31, 2011. For more information concerning our Bank loans, please see the applicable note to our financial statements.
Accounts Payable
Accounts payable as of March 31, 2012 was $14.5 million, representing an increase of $3.1 million compared to December 31, 2011.
Other Payables
Other payables - current as of March 31, 2012 were $7.1 million, representing a decrease of $0.5 million compared to December 31, 2011.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not required.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a – 15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. This information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2012.
It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, there was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not required.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mining Safety Disclosure
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are hereby filed as part of or furnished with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Exhibit Number: |
Description | |
31.1* | Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2* | Certification of Principal Accounting Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32* | Certifications Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 | |
101.INS† | XBRL Instance Document | |
101.SCH† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
101.CAL† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
101.DEF† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
101.LAB† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
101.PRE† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
*Filed herewith.
†Furnished herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant certifies that it has duly caused this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Beijing.
SINO GAS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. | |||
Date: May 14, 2012 | By: | /s/ Yuchuan Liu | |
Yuchuan Liu | |||
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | |||
(Principal Executive Officer) |
SINO GAS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. | |||
Date: May 14, 2012 | By: | /s/ Baoling Wang | |
Baoling Wang | |||
(Principal Accounting Officer) |
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