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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014

 

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

 

For the transition period from ________________ to _______________

 

000-51429

(Commission file number)

 

CHINA HOUSING & LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 20-1334845
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification
incorporation or organization) No.)

 

1008 Liuxue Road, Baqiao District

 Xi’an, Shaanxi Province

 China 710038

 

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

86-029-8258-2648

(Issuer’s telephone number)

 

N/A

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes  x  No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes 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 ¨ Smaller reporting company x
    (Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)
 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ¨  No x

 

The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding on August 14, 2014 was 34,434,158 shares.

 

Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this Form 10-Q to:

 

“CHLN,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” are references to China Housing & Land Development, Inc.

“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.

“GFA” means gross floor area.

 

This report contains additional trade names and trademarks of other companies. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trade names or trademarks to imply an endorsement of us by such companies, or any relationship with any of these companies.

 

 
 

 

CHINA HOUSING & LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC.

 

Index

 

    Page
Number
     
Special Note Regarding Forwarding-looking Statements 3
     
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION 4
     
Item 1. Financial Statements 4
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 19
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 37
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 37
     
PART II OTHER INFORMATION 38
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 38
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 38
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 38
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 38
     
Item 4. Mining Safety Disclosure 38
     
Item 5. Other Information 38
     
Item 6. Exhibits 38
     
SIGNATURES 39
     
EX-31.1 (Certifications required under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)  
     
EX-31.2 (Certifications required under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)  
     
EX-32.1 (Certifications required under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)  
     
EX-32.2 (Certifications required under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)  

 

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Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this Form 10-Q to:

 

“CHLN,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” are references to China Housing & Land Development, Inc.

“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.

“GFA” means gross floor area.

 

This report contains additional trade names and trademarks of other companies. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trade names or trademarks to imply an endorsement of us by such companies, or any relationship with any of these companies.

  

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations. When used in this filing, the words believe, may, will, estimate, continue, anticipate, intend, expect, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

 

We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and in particular, the risks discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of this report and those discussed in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements publicly or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

 

In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this Quarterly Report may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

CHINA HOUSING & LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 

 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
ASSETS          
Cash  $7,457,666   $21,320,071 
Cash - restricted   111,932,658    117,534,900 
Short-term investment   21,537,169    - 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $580,020 and $594,382, respectively   39,075,926    41,158,998 
Construction in excess of billing   2,056,063    2,106,975 
Other receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets, net   8,878,046    6,197,023 
Real estate held for development or sale   356,226,571    289,474,812 
Property and equipment, net   42,075,148    36,281,168 
Advances to suppliers   1,579,662    697,823 
Deposits on land use rights   16,280,063    59,155,165 
Intangible asset, net   23,464,677    42,453,473 
Goodwill   1,922,363    1,969,964 
Deferred financing costs   724,978    1,142,715 
Total assets  $633,210,990   $619,493,087 
           
LIABILITIES          
Accounts payable  $58,336,793   $59,400,262 
Advances from customers   44,010,242    45,441,402 
Accrued expenses   16,544,275    17,439,541 
Income tax payable   23,310,900    24,534,095 
Other taxes payable   9,751,086    7,139,870 
Other payables   14,633,114    12,755,824 
Loans from employees   30,809,108    25,759,453 
Loans payable   297,137,495    274,917,332 
Deferred tax liability   14,390,811    14,782,118 
Total liabilities   508,923,824    482,169,897 
           
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Common stock: $.001 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares; Issued 34,848,158 and 35,849,204, respectively   34,848    35,849 
Additional paid in capital   52,483,510    51,347,620 
Treasury stock   (115,759)   (2,400,288)
Statutory reserves   11,535,242    11,535,242 
Retained earnings   38,239,701    48,696,878 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   22,109,624    28,107,889 
Total shareholders' equity   124,287,166    137,323,190 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $633,210,990   $619,493,087 

 

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

 

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CHINA HOUSING & LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

For The Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 

 

   3 Months   3 Months   6 Months   6 Months 
   June 30,
2014
   June 30,
2013
   June 30,
2014
   June 30,
2013
 
REVENUES                    
Real estate sales  $40,812,863   $50,757,630   $56,619,647   $91,049,447 
Other revenue   3,254,400    6,996,473    9,490,027    18,095,597 
Total revenues   44,067,263    57,754,103    66,109,674    109,145,044 
                     
COST OF SALES                    
Cost of real estate sales   43,491,234    35,950,062    56,208,120    69,036,162 
Cost of other revenue   1,392,538    4,232,921    5,401,995    13,768,820 
Total cost of revenues   44,883,772    40,182,983    61,610,115    82,804,982 
                     
Gross margin   (816,509)   17,571,120    4,499,559    26,340,062 
                     
OPERATING EXPENSES                    
Selling, general, and administrative expenses   3,876,829    4,901,936    7,866,311    8,059,940 
Stock-based compensation   1,003,464    1,006,736    1,136,304    1,104,273 
Other expenses   10,113    390,567    14,020    450,550 
Financing expense   939,852    2,807,094    2,334,382    4,253,880 
Total operating expenses   5,830,258    9,106,333    11,351,017    13,868,643 
                     
Write off of property   -    -    563,710    - 
                     
(Loss) Income before provision for income taxes   (6,646,767)   8,464,787    (7,415,168)   12,471,419 
                     
Provision for current income taxes   128,422    2,660,911    145,458    3,858,913 
Recovery of provision for deferred taxes   (11,148)   (50,013)   (22,532)   (114,648)
Provision for income taxes   117,274    2,610,898    122,926    3,744,265 
                     
NET (LOSS) INCOME  $(6,764,041)  $5,853,889   $(7,538,094)  $8,727,154 
                     
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING                    
Basic   34,497,920    35,086,599    34,560,976    35,086,599 
                     
Diluted   34,497,920    35,244,724    34,560,976    35,166,098 
                     
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE                    
Basic  $(0.20)  $0.17   $(0.22)  $0.25 
                     
Diluted  $(0.20)  $0.17   $(0.22)  $0.25 

 

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

 

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CHINA HOUSING & LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income

For The Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

 

   3 Months   3 Months   6 Months   6 Months 
   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
                 
NET (LOSS) INCOME  $(6,764,041)  $5,853,889   $(7,538,094)  $8,727,154 
                     
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)                    
Gain (Loss) on foreign exchange   513,398    2,691,556    (5,998,265)   3,419,601 
                     
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME  $(6,250,643)  $8,545,445   $(13,536,359)  $12,146,755 

 

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

 

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CHINA HOUSING & LAND DEVELOPMENT INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

 

   June 30,
2014
   June 30,
2013
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net (loss) income  $(7,538,094)  $8,727,154 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Depreciation   1,194,943    1,307,424 
Stock-based compensation   1,136,304    1,104,273 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment   563,710    - 
Amortization of deferred financing costs   -    40,071 
Amortization of intangible assets   17,888,532    111,356 
Recovery of provision for deferred income taxes   (22,532)   (114,648)
(Increase) decrease in assets:          
Accounts receivable   1,065,542    (20,188,803)
Construction in excess of billing   -    559,202 
Other receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets   (2,712,898)   (1,019,295)
Real estate held for development or sale   (74,720,712)   12,438,798 
Advance to suppliers   (905,607)   921,102 
Deposit on land use rights   41,899,123    - 
Deferred finance costs   229,850    - 
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:          
Accounts payable   39,088    (3,206,184)
Advances from customers   (208,062)   (3,842,509)
Accrued expense and interests   (510,917)   (5,140,839)
Other payables   2,215,782    1,132,342 
Income and other taxes payable   2,177,039    5,464,411 
Net cash used in operating activities   (18,208,909)   (1,706,145)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Purchase of property and equipment   (8,387,891)   (1,310,211)
Purchase of short-term investment   (21,537,169)   - 
Net cash used in investing activities   (29,925,060)   (1,310,211)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Change in restricted cash   2,809,595    7,297 
Loans from banks   38,586,481    89,372,766 
Loans from external parties   10,006,351    42,985,007 
Payments on loans payable   (21,818,551)   (30,019,910)
Loans from or repayment to employees, net   5,756,562    (5,328,304)
Purchase of treasury stock   (635,970)   - 
Net cash provided by financing activities   34,704,468    97,016,856 
           
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH   (13,429,501)   94,000,500 
           
Effects on foreign currency exchange   (432,904)   838,852 
           
CASH, beginning of period   21,320,071    6,121,448 
           
CASH, end of period  $7,457,666   $100,960,800 

 

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

 

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CHINA HOUSING & LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013

 

   Common Stock   Treasury   Additional
Paid in
   Statutory   Retained   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
     
   Shares   Par Value   Stock   Capital   Reserves   Earnings   Income   Totals 
BALANCE, December 31, 2013   35,849,204   $35,849   $(2,400,288)  $51,347,620   $11,535,242   $48,696,878   $28,107,889   $137,323,190 
Stock-based compensation   -    -    -    132,840    -    -    -    132,840 
Repurchase of common stock   -    -    (318,589)   -    -    -    -    (318,589)
Treasury stock cancelled   (966,666)   (967)   2,399,962    -    -    (2,398,995)   -    - 
Net loss for the period   -    -    -    -    -    (774,053)   -    (774,053)
Foreign currency translation adjustment   -    -    -    -    -    -    (6,511,663)   (6,511,663)
BALANCE, March 31, 2014   34,882,538   $34,882   $(318,915)  $51,480,460   $11,535,242   $45,523,830   $21,596,226   $129,851,725 
Stock-based compensation        -    -    109,224    -    -    -    108,224 
Common stock issued for director’s compensation   414,000    414    -    893,826    -    -    -    894,240 
Repurchase of common stock   -    -    (317,380)   -    -    -    -    (317,380)
Treasury stock cancelled   (448,380)   (448)   520,536    -    -    (520,088)   -    - 
Net loss for the period   -    -    -    -    -    (6,764,041)   -    (6,764,041)
Foreign currency translation adjustment   -    -    -    -    -    -    513,398    513,398 
BALANCE, June 30, 2014   34,848,158   $34,848   $(115,759)  $52,483,510   $11,535,242   $38,239,701   $22,109,624   $124,287,166 

 

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

 

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Note 1 – Business, Organization and Basis of Presentation

 

China Housing & Land Development, Inc. (“CHLN”) is a Nevada corporation, originally incorporated on July 6, 2004 under the name Pacific Northwest Productions Inc. (“Pacific”). CHLN and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) are engaged in acquisition, development, management, and sale of commercial and residential real estate properties located primarily in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China (PRC or China).

 

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CHLN and its subsidiaries, Xi’an Tsining Housing Development Company Inc. (“Tsining”), Xi’an New Land Development Co. (“New Land”), Manstate Assets Management Limited (“Manstate”), Success Hill Investments Limited (“Success Hill”), Puhua (Xi’an) Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (“Puhua”), Xi’an Xinxing Property Management Co., Ltd. (“XinxingProperty”), Suodi Co., Ltd. (“Suodi”), Shaanxi Xinxing Construction Co., Ltd. (“Xinxing Construction”), Xinxing FangZhou Housing Development Co.,Ltd. (“FangZhou”), Wayfast Holdings Limited (“Wayfast”), Clever Advance Limited (“Clever Advance”), Gracemind Holdings Limited (“Gracemind”), Treasure Asia Holdings Limited (“Treasure Asia”) and Ankang JiYuan Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (“JiYuan”) (collectively, the “Subsidiaries”). Wayfast with its 100% subsidiary - Clever Advance and Gracemind with its 100% subsidiary - Treasure Asia were incorporated as holding companies in March 2009 and they have been inactive since incorporation. 

 

The Company’s real estate and development sales operations are dependent on continuous financing from external sources. The Company has, in the past, been successful in obtaining financings from financial institutions, third parties and related parties to support the development of their real estate projects. Management believes the Company will continue to have the ability to fund and develop their current and future projects. 

 

Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

 

All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).

 

In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s interim condensed consolidated balance sheet as at June 30, 2014, the Company’s interim condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and the Company’s interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. These adjustments consist of normal recurring items. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.

 

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are based on accounting principles that are consistent in all material respects with those applied in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014 for the year ended December 31, 2013 (“2013 Annual Report”); except as disclosed below. They do not include certain footnote disclosures and financial information normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report.

 

Short-term investment

 

The Company records its short-term investments in accordance with ASC 320 “Investments-Debt and Equity Securities”. The Company classified its short-term investment as held for trading investments. This investment was recorded at fair value with net unrealized holding gains and losses reported in the interim condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The carrying amounts of the investments approximated their fair market values, and were classified as Level 2 assets as defined by ASC 820.

 

Retirement of Treasury Stock

 

The Company repurchases shares of its own common stock from open market or individual shareholders at market price. The excess of repurchase price over par is allocated entirely to retained earnings upon retirement of these treasury stock.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year’s financial statements to conform to the current presentation. The effects of the reclassifications were not material to the Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounting Principles Recently Adopted

 

In March 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-05, “Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830) Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity” (“ASU 2013-05”). ASU 2013-05 updates accounting guidance related to the application of consolidation guidance and foreign currency matters. This guidance resolves the diversity in practice about what guidance applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-05 did not have a material impact on the Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Accounting Principles Recently Adopted (continued)

 

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists” (“ASU 2013-11”). This guidance states that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 did not have a material impact on the Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

New Accounting Pronouncement Not Yet Adopted

 

On April 10, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity” (“ASU 2014-08”). The guidance amends the guidance in FASB Accounting Standards Codification (FASB ASC) 205, Presentation of Financial Statements, and FASB ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, to change the definition of discontinued operations and the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and require expanded disclosures about discontinued operations. A discontinued operation may include a component or group of components of an entity, or a business or nonprofit activity. In accordance with the new guidance, only disposals that represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the entity’s operations and financial results would qualify as discontinued operations. In addition, ASU 2014-08 (a) expands the disclosure requirements for disposals that meet the definition of a discontinued operation; (b) requires entities to disclose information about disposals of individually significant components that do not meet the definition of discontinued operations, and (c) conforms the definition of “discontinued operations” similarly to how it is defined under IFRS 5, Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.The amendments in this update are effective in the first quarter of 2015. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 with the intent of significantly enhancing comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities and industries. The new standard provides a single principles-based, five-step model to be applied to all contracts with customers and introduces new, increased disclosure requirements. The new standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016 and may be applied on either a full or modified retrospective basis. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the new standard to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, an update on stock compensation. The guideline requires performance targets, which affect vesting and can be achieved after the requisite service period, to be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. If achievement of the performance target becomes probable before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost should be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The amendments are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements. The Company does not expect these changes to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.   

 

Foreign exchange rates used:

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
   June 30,
2013
 
Period end RMB/U.S. Dollar exchange rate   6.2036    6.0537    6.1374 
Average RMB/U.S. Dollar exchange rate   6.2311    6.1481    6.1540 

 

Note 3 – Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

 

Income taxes paid amounted to $772,594 and $807,721 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Interest paid for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 amounted to $16,744,359 and $12,767,279, respectively.

 

Note 4 – Restricted Cash

 

The following summarizes the restricted cash held by the Company:

 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
Banks’ security requirement in providing mortgage to home buyers  $2,501,887   $5,622,246 
Guaranteed deposits for loans with foreign banks (Note 13)   109,259,140    111,502,057 
Government regulatory fees   171,631    410,597 
   $111,932,658   $117,534,900 

 

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Note 5 – Short-Term Investment for Trading

 

The Company borrowed $22,500,000 from Bank of Communication Offshore Branch (note 13) to repay $31 million loan from Bank of China Singapore Branch. The Company used the borrowing to purchase a $21,537,169 (December 31, 2013 – $Nil) floating rate deposit certificate from Luso International Bank Ltd. on June 4, 2014. The floating rate deposit certificate was issued by Xia Men International Bank and has a term of 5 years with an annual interest rate based on 3 month LIBOR rate plus 3%. The certificate matures on November 26, 2018 and the interest is paid on a quarterly basis. The carry value of the certificate as at June 30, 2014 approximates its fair market value.

 

Use of this short-term investment is subject to Bank of Communication’s approval before the amount is used to repay the intended loan (note 13).

 

On July 14, 2014, the Company sold the floating rate deposit certificate back to Luso International Bank Ltd. for $21,584,995.

 

Note 6 – Real Estate Held for Development or Sale

 

The following summarizes the components of real estate inventories as at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
Real estate projects completed and held for sale          
Junjing I  $1,580,920   $1,842,556 
Gangwan   9,601    9,839 
Junjing III   862,436    1,284,724 
Puhua Phase I   6,616,110    7,128,395 
Puhua Phase II – West Region and New Coastal Line   7,014,825    7,643,245 
Real estate completed and held for sale   16,083,892    17,908,759 
           
Real estate projects held for development          
Puhua Phase II (East Region), III and IV   96,061,195    92,388,308 
Park Plaza   63,097,159    72,536,513 
Golden Bay   139,834,520    77,997,482 
Jiyuan   22,343,894    21,835,276 
Housing project to be sold to employees   11,997,137    140,410 
Other   6,655,867    6,489,165 
Construction Materials   152,907    178,899 
Real estate held for development   340,142,679    271,566,053 
           
Total real estate held for development or sale  $356,226,571   $289,474,812 

 

Due to recent market conditions, the Company has not been able to recover the full costs of certain parking spaces in the Park Plaza project. The Company wrote down the carrying value of certain parking spaces of the Park Plaza project and recorded an impairment loss of $4,430,590 during the second quarter of fiscal 2014. This was included in the cost of real estate sales on the interim condensed consolidated statement of operations.

 

Note 7 – Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable consist of the following as at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2014   2013 
Accounts receivable  $39,655,946   $41,753,380 
Allowance for doubtful accounts   (580,020)   (594,382)
Accounts receivable, net  $39,075,926   $41,158,998 

 

Note 8 – Other Receivables, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

 

Other receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets consist of the following as at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
Government reimbursement for Tangdu project (a)  $-   $208,159 
Interest receivable (b)   5,357,765    3,279,886 
Other receivables (c)   3,142,504    2,524,387 
Allowance for doubtful receivables   (146,375)   (150,000)
Prepaid expenses   432,497    289,866 
Prepaid other tax expenses   91,655    44,725 
Other receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets, net  $8,878,046   $6,197,023 

 

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Note 8 – Other Receivables, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (continued)

 

(a)The amount represents government reimbursement receivable in connection with the TangDu project land use right reacquired by the government. Additional compensation was received during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 (Note 15).

  

(b)Interest receivable represents interest income accrued on the restricted cash pledged as security for the loans obtained from Bank of Communications offshore branch, Bank of China Macau Branch, Bank of China Singapore branch and LUSO International Bank.

 

(c)Other receivable mainly represents various deposits made to government agencies and/or utility companies as security or guarantee during the project construction. The amounts will be refunded when the projects are completed.

 

Note 9 – Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment consist of the following at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
Income producing properties and improvements  $17,014,183   $22,001,568 
Buildings and improvements   30,677,220    19,467,823 
Electronic equipment   1,075,784    1,098,233 
Vehicles   760,868    779,708 
Computer software   324,415    332,879 
Office furniture   946,496    969,933 
Total   50,798,966    44,650,144 
Accumulated depreciation   (8,723,818)   (8,368,976)
Property and equipment, net  $42,075,148   $36,281,168 

 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 amounted to $603,036 and $821,554, respectively. Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 amounted to $1,194,943 and $1,307,424, respectively. The depreciation expense was included in selling, general and administrative expenses, real estate held for development or sale and cost of other revenue.

 

The Company decided to demolish certain sales center used for Park Plaza and wrote off $563,710, the carrying value of the sales center during the first quarter of fiscal 2014. The write down was recorded as write off of property on the interim condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Note 10 – Intangible Assets

 

The intangible assets consisted of the following at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
Development right acquired (a)  $52,056,636   $53,345,648 
Land use right acquired (b)   8,674,857    8,878,924 
Construction license acquired (c)   1,213,516    1,243,565 
    61,945,009    63,468,137 
Accumulated amortization   (38,480,332)   (21,014,664)
Intangible assets, net  $23,464,677   $42,453,473 

 

(a)The development right for 487 acres of land in Baqiao Park was obtained from the acquisition of New Land in fiscal 2007. The intangible asset has a finite life. The development right will expire on June 30, 2016.

 

The Company acquired the land use right for the remaining parcel of Golden Bay project and recorded amortization of $12,553,872 during the first quarter of 2014 and capitalized this amount in the real estate held for development or sale. The Company acquired the land use right for the Company’s head office and certain future resident project and recorded amortization of $5,222,987 during the second quarter of 2014. $2,121,055 was capitalized in the Company’s buildings and improvements and $3,101,932 in the real estate held for development or sale. There was no amortization on development right during the first two quarters of fiscal 2013.

 

The $12,553,872 amortization recorded in the first quarter of 2014 was calculated by multiplying the $33,092,754 remaining carrying value of the development right immediately before this amortization by 37.94%, the percentage of profit expected to be realized from acquiring the land use right through the utilization of the development right over the total expected profit from acquiring land use rights through the utilization of the development right.

 

The $5,222,987 amortization recorded in the second quarter of 2014 was calculated by multiplying the $20,977,221 remaining carrying value of the development right immediately before this amortization by 24.90%, the percentage of profit expected to be realized from acquiring the land use right through the utilization of the development right over the total expected profit from acquiring land use rights through the utilization of the development right.

 

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Note 10 – Intangible Assets (continued)

 

Upon the acquisition of Puhua's land use right in 2009, the Company recorded $4,665,592 of amortization on the development right and capitalized the amount in the real estate held for development or sale. The capitalized amortization amount is expensed as part of the cost of real estate sales as Puhua recognizes its real estate sales revenues under the percentage of completion method. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, $254,938 and $294,027 (June 30, 2013 - $154,904 and $368,375) of amortized development right capitalized in the Puhua project were expensed through cost of real estate sales, respectively.

 

(b)The land use right was acquired through the acquisition of Suodi. The land use right certificate will expire in November 2048. The Company amortizes the land use right over 39 years starting from the date of acquisition. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company has recorded $56,468 and $111,763, respectively, of amortization expense on the land use rights (June 30, 2013 - $55,367 and $111,356). The amortization was included in selling, general and administrative expenses. For the next five years, the Company will amortize approximately $220,000 annually on the land use right.

 

(c)The construction license was acquired through the acquisition of Xinxing Construction. The construction license, which is subject to renewal every 5 years, is not amortized and has an indefinite estimated useful life because management believes it will be able to continuously renew the license in future years. The license is subject to renewal on January 1, 2016.

 

No impairment write-down was recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 on the intangible assets.

 

Note 11 – Accrued Expenses

 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
Accrued expenses  $11,741,647   $14,071,352 
Accrued interest on loans   4,802,628    3,368,189 
Total  $16,544,275   $17,439,541 

 

Note 12 – Loans from Employees

 

The Company has borrowed monies from certain employees to fund the Company’s construction projects. All loans from employees have a six month maturity period. These unsecured loans bear interest at 15% (December 31, 2013 – 15%) per annum and are available to all employees.

 

Included in these loans are loans from the Company’s executives:

 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
President  $499,710   $- 
Chief financial officer   1,289,574    660,753 
Chief operating officer   1,481,398    1,220,741 
 Total  $3,270,682   $1,881,494 

 

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Note 13 – Loans Payable 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
         
Construction Bank of China          
Annual interest is 105% of People’s Bank of China prime rate (6.15%). The loan is secured by the Park Plaza Phase I project and land use right. The repayment schedule is as follows: November 30, 2014 - $6,447,896 (RMB 40 million); May 30, 2015 - $6,447,869 (RMB 40 million); November 30, 2015 - $9,671,803 (RMB 60 million), May 30, 2016 - $1,611,968 (RMB 10 million). The loan is also subject to certain repayment requirements based on percentage of sales contracts signed over total estimated sales amount of Park Plaza Phase I.  $24,179,509   $28,907,941 
           
Bank of China, Macau Branch          
Originally due on December 16, 2013 and extended to December 16, 2015, annual interest is based on 3-month London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR) rate plus 2.5%. The 3-month LIBOR rate on June 30, 2014 was 0.2281% (December 31, 2013 - 0.2442%), secured by $32,239,345 (RMB 200 million) of restricted cash.   31,000,000    31,000,000 
           
Bank of Communication Offshore Branch (Loan 1)          
Due on November 13, 2015, annual interest rate is 2.9%, secured by $36,269,263 (RMB 225 million) of restricted cash.   30,000,000    30,000,000 
           
Bank of China, Singapore Branch          
Due on November 22, 2014, annual interest is based on 3-month LIBOR rate plus 1.55%. The 3-month LIBOR rate on June 30, 2014 was 0.2281% (December 31, 2013 - 0.2442%), secured by $32,239,345 (RMB 200 million) of restricted cash.   31,800,000    31,800,000 
           
LUSO International Bank          
The Company signed an agreement for a line of credit of $9.7 million with LUSO International Bank. The amount that can be withdrawn is limited to 97% of the restricted cash secured for the line of credit. The total amount will be due on March 27, 2015. As of June 30, 2014, the Company has drawn $7,761,153 from the line of $9.7 million which is 96.5% of $ 8,059,836 (RMB 50 million) restricted cash secured. Annual interest is based on the 12-month LIBOR rate plus 2.7%. The 12-month LIBOR rate on June 30, 2014 was 0.5422% (December 31, 2013- 0. 5795%).   7,761,153    7,761,153 
           
Xi’an Xinxing Days Hotel & Suites Co., Ltd. (“Days Hotel”) (Note 20)          
There are several loans from Days Hotel, including: $7,898,639 (RMB 49 million) due on December 31, 2014; $3,385,131 (RMB 21 million) due on October 20, 2014; $8,059,836 (RMB 50 million) due on November 13, 2014; $241,795 due on January 17, 2015 (RMB 1.5 million); $483,590 (RMB 3 million) due on March 6, 2015; $386,872 (RMB 2.4 million) due on March 10, 2015; and $644,787 (RMB 4 million) due on March19, 2015; and $1,128,377 (RMB 7 million) due on October 31, 2014; and $322,393 (RMB 2 million) due on April 30, 2015. All Days Hotel loans have an annual interest rate of 20%.   22,551,422    19,905,182 
           
Shanghai XinYing Fund, LLC (“XinYing”)          
Originally due on August 7, 2014, annual interest is 9.6% and the effective annual interest rate is 27.16% due to related finance consulting fees (Note 19), secured by 100% ownership of Xinxing Construction’s shares, corporate guarantee from Tsining, Puhua, and the Company (Note 20). The repayment terms of the loan have been extended to: $1,611,967 (RMB 10 million) due on December 1, 2014; $2,417,951 (RMB 15 million) due on June 1, 2015; $15,313,687 (RMB 95 million) due on August 7, 2015.   19,343,605    21,474,470 
           
Shenzhen Qianhai Dinghui Equity Investment Fund Partnership (“Dinghui”)          
On March 22, 2013, the Company received $40,299,181 (RMB 250 million) from Dinghui to fund the acquisition of the land use rights for the Company’s Golden Bay project and/or other construction. The loan is due on March 21, 2015 with an annual interest rate of 20%.          
           
In March 2014, the Company borrowed an additional $16,119,673 (RMB 100 million). The loan will be used to acquire the land use right for the Company’s head quarters. The loan is due in March 2015 with an annual effective interest rate of 20%.          
           
In connection with these loans, the Company transferred 49% of Fangzhou’s common shares to Dinghui in December 2012 as security for the loan. Dinghui will not participate in the decision making, operation and profit/loss sharing of Fangzhou. Once the land use right is obtained, the Company will use the land use right as a pledge for the loan and Dinghui will revert the transferred common shares of Fangzhou back to the Company. Since Golden Bay’s land use rights were acquired during the first quarter of 2014, the Company and Dinghui are in the process of reverting the transferred common shares of Fangzhou back to the Company. The loans are also guaranteed by the Company and the Company’s President.   56,418,854    41,297,058 
           
Bank of Communications          
Annual interest is 120% of the People’s Bank of China prime rate (6.15%). The loan is secured by a portion of the Puhua Phase III project and land use right. The repayment schedule is as follows: December 20, 2014 - $3,223,934 (RMB 20 million); June 20, 2015 - $8,059,836 (RMB 50 million); and December 20, 2015 - $16,119,673 (RMB 100 million).   27,403,443    33,037,646 
           
Bank of Xi’an, Weilai Branch          
Annual interest is 130% of the People’s Bank of China prime rate (6.15%). The loan is secured by a portion of the Puhua Phase II project and land use right. The repayment schedule is as follows: September 21, 2014 - $4,835,902 (RMB 30 million); December 21, 2014 - $8,059,836 (RMB 50 million); April 24, 2015 - $11,283,771 (RMB 70 million). The loan is also subject to certain repayment requirements based on percentage of sales contracts signed over total estimated sales amounts of Puhua Phase II.   24,179,509    29,733,882 
           
Bank of Communication Offshore Branch (Loan 2)          
Due on March 17, 2016, annual interest is based on 6-month LIBOR rate plus 2.8% and the loan is also subject to a 0.7% financing fee. The effective annual interest rate is 3.730% and the 6-month LIBOR rate on June 30, 2014 was 0.3238% (December 31, 2013 - 0.2442%). The loan is specifically for the retirement of the $31 million Bank of China, Singapore Branch loan. The use of the fund, including the short term investment purchased (note 5), is restricted by the bank until the fund is used to repay the intended loan.   22,500,000    - 
           
Total  $297,137,495   $274,917,332 

 

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Note 13 – Loans Payable (continued)

 

Except for the loans from Bank of China Macau Branch, Bank of China Singapore Branch and Bank of Communication Offshore Branch (Loan 1), which were drawn to repay mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interest in Subsidiaries and the loan from LUSO International Bank, which was drawn to repay convertible debt and the loan from Bank of Communication Offshore Branch (Loan 2), which will be used to repay the loans from Bank of China Singapore Branch. All other loans were drawn to directly finance construction projects and the interest paid was capitalized and allocated to various real estate construction projects or expensed if the interest costs did not meet the capitalization criteria.

 

The $36.3 million of restricted cash corresponds to a $30 million loan from Bank of Communications offshore Branch; the $32.2 million of restricted cash corresponds to a $31 million loan from Bank of China, Macau Branch; the $32.2 million of restricted cash corresponds to a $31.8 million loan from Bank of China, Singapore Branch; and $8.06 million of restricted cash corresponds to a $7.76 million loan from LUSO International Bank. Except for the $7.76 million loan from LUSO International Bank, all these borrowings were incurred in Hong Kong to repay the mandatorily redeemable preferred shares of Prax, the LUSO International Bank loan was drawn to repay convertible debt. However, the majority of the Company’s cash resided in mainland China and to wire funds from mainland China to Hong Kong is subject to foreign exchange restrictions imposed by the PRC government. Thus, in order for the Company to repay its Hong Kong and oversea counterparties, the Company had to utilize the special lending facilities provided by major PRC banks and foreign financial institutions (i.e. JP Morgan and Bank of China) to allow the Company to borrow outside of mainland China using cash the Company has in mainland China as guarantees.

 

The loans payable balances were secured by certain of the Company’s real estate held for development or sale and land use rights with a carrying value of $134,118,430 at June 30, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $151,078,309). The weighted average interest rate on loans payable as at June 30, 2014 was 9.27% (December 31, 2013 – 9.00%).

 

The loans from Bank of Xi’an, Weilai Branch and Construction Bank of China are subject to certain repayment terms based on certain percentage of units sold in Puhua Phase II and Park Plaza projects. Based on these repayment terms, Bank of Xi’an, Weilai Branch and Construction Bank of China can demand repayment of all remaining balances outstanding at any time.

 

The principal repayment requirements over the following 2 years are as follows:

  

Due in 1 year  $197,517,823 
1 – 2 years   99,619,672 
Total  $297,137,495 

 

Note 14 – Shareholders’ Equity

 

Common stock

 

During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company issued 414,000 shares of common stock to compensate services provided by all the directors. The shares were valued at $894,240 based on the $2.16 closing price of the shares on May 20, 2014, the grant date, and are recorded as stock-based compensation on the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

On May 27, 2013, the Company approved the issuance of 411,125 shares of common stock to compensate services provided by all the directors. The shares were valued at $900,364 based on the $2.16 closing price of the shares on the grant date and are recorded as stock-based compensation on the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company retired 966,666 shares of treasury stock. The excess of repurchase price over par of $2,398,995 is allocated entirely to retained earnings.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company retired 448,380 shares of treasury stock. The excess of repurchase price over par of $520,088 is allocated entirely to retained earnings.

 

No shares were retired during the same periods of fiscal 2013.

 

Stock Options

 

On June 13, 2011, the Company granted 1,227,755 options to acquire common stock of the Company to employees, officers and directors. The exercise price of the options was determined based on the fair value of the common stock at the grant date.

 

Options expire on the earlier of ten years from the date of issuance, subject to earlier termination resulting from an optionee’s death or departure from the Company or change of control. Unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, options granted vest 30%, 30% and 40% on each of the first, second and third anniversary dates of the option grants. The vesting is also subject to certain performance conditions.

 

As of June 30, 2014, all 1,227,755 options vested. 736,652 of these 1,227,755 vested options vested before December 31, 2013 but were not exercisable and were forfeited because the performance conditions of the stock options for the past two fiscal years were not met.

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, an additional 491,103 options were to be vested however the performance condition for vesting of these options are under the Company’s review.

 

The following summarizes the weighted-average information about the outstanding stock options as at June 30, 2014:

 

Outstanding Stock Options
Exercise
Price
   Number   Average Remaining
Contractual Life
$1.39    491,103   6.96 years

 

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Note 14 – Shareholders’ Equity (continued)

 

Stock-based compensation

 

The 1,227,755 stock options granted on June 13, 2011 have an estimated fair value of $1,316,911 for an average value of $1.04 to $1.10 per stock option using the CRR option pricing model with the following key assumptions:

 

   June 13, 2011 
Expected life   5.5-6.5 years 
Expected volatility   95%
Risk-free interest rate   1.74% -2.1%
Dividend yield   0%

 

Related to these 1,227,755 stock options, compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, compensation expense of $109,224 and $242,064, respectively (June 30, 2013 - $106,372 and $203,909) was recognized in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Total stock-based compensation, including the shares granted to directors, recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 amounted to $1,003,464 and $1,136,304 (June 30, 2013 - $1,006,736 and $1,104,273).

 

Treasury Stock

 

The Company approved a plan to repurchase up to $10 million of the Company’s common stock. The repurchase will be made from time to time at prevailing market prices, through open market purchases. There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares that will be repurchased by the Company and the Company may discontinue purchases at any time when the Board of Directors determines additional repurchases are not warranted. The repurchase program will continue until $10 million of common stock is repurchased.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company repurchased 132,677 shares at an average price of $2.40 and the total cost of $318,589 was recorded as treasury stock.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 131,600 shares at an average price of $2.31 and the total cost of $317,380 was recorded as treasury stock.

 

In addition to the above share repurchase, the Company repurchased 1,198,369 shares during fiscal 2011 to 2013. As of June 30, 2014, the Company has repurchased 1,462,646 shares in total. During the 6 months ended June 30, 2014, the Company retired 1,415,046 shares of the 1,462,646 shares of treasury stock. The excess of repurchase price over par is allocated entirely to retained earnings.

 

Note 15 – Other Revenue

 

   For the three months ended   For the six months ended 
   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
Interest income  $1,089,484   $2,035,374   $2,203,549   $2,904,822 
Rental income   240,597    221,303    486,292    442,498 
Income from property management services   1,098,983    914,039    2,383,049    1,822,193 
External construction contracts   445,548    3,813,981    3,411,054    12,907,295 
Additional compensation received in connection with TangDu project (Note 8 (a))   -    -    612,912    - 
Miscellaneous income   379,788    11,776    393,171    18,789 
Total  $3,254,400   $6,996,473   $9,490,027   $18,095,597 

 

Note 16 – Segment Reporting

 

The Company has two reportable segments: Real Estate Development and Sales segment and Real Estate Construction segment. The Real Estate Development and Sales segment includes operating subsidiaries, Tsining, Puhua, New Land, Suodi, Fangzhou and Jiyuan, while the Real Estate Construction segment represents Xinxing Construction. These two segments offer different products and services. The reportable segments are managed separately because they produce distinct products and provide different services. The Company and its other subsidiaries, Manstate, Success Hill, Wayfast, Clever Advance, Gracemind, Treasure Asia and Xinxing Property are aggregated as All Other segment. The All Other segment includes revenue from property management services from Xinxing Property and all head office expenses. None of these companies have ever met any of the quantitative thresholds for determining reporting segments.

 

The Company accounts for intersegment sales and transfers as if the sales or transfers were to third parties, that is, at current market prices. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because each business requires different skills and marketing strategies.

 

Financial information with respect to the reportable segments and reconciliation to the amounts reported in the Company’s unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

 

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Note 16 – Segment Reporting (continued)

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2014:

 

   Real Estate           Adjustments     
   Development           and     
   and Sales   Construction   All Other   Eliminations   Consolidated 
Revenues from external customers  $40,812,863   $445,548   $1,224,665   $-   $42,483,076 
Intersegment revenues   -    19,334,294    -    (19,334,294)(1)   - 
Rental from external customers   219,078    21,519    -    -    240,597 
Miscellaneous income (mainly interest income)   1,192,333    -    151,257    -    1,343,590 
Total revenue  $42,224,274   $19,801,361   $1,375,922   $(19,334,294)  $44,067,263 
                          
Financing expense  $930,488   $5,757   $3,607   $-   $939,852 
Segment (loss) profit before taxes  $(6,989,109)  $558,696   $10,832   $(227,186)(1)  $(6,646,767)
Total assets  $817,752,060   $94,374,453   $168,436,312   $(447,341,835)(2)  $633,210,990 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2014:

 

   Real Estate
Development
and Sales
   Construction   All Other   Adjustments
and Elimination
   Consolidated 
Revenues from external customers  $56,619,647   $3,411,055   $2,508,731   $-   $62,539,433 
Intersegment revenues   -    23,729,159    -    (23,729,159)(1)   - 
Rental from external customers   442,798    43,494    -    -    486,292 
Other miscellaneous income (Interest and Gain from Property and Equipment)   2,929,149    -    154,800    -    3,083,949 
Total revenue  $59,991,594   $27,183,708   $2,663,531   $(23,729,159)  $66,109,674 
Financing expense  $2,315,653   $12,447   $6,282   $-   $2,334,382 
Segment (loss) profit before taxes  $(7,546,246)  $564,394   $(36,218)  $(397,098)(1)  $(7,415,168)

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2013:

 

   Real Estate
Development
and Sales
   Construction   All Other   Adjustments
and Elimination
   Consolidated 
Revenues from external customers  $50,757,630   $3,813,981   $914,039   $-   $55,485,650 
Intersegment revenues   -    12,153,457    -    (12,153,457)(1)   - 
Rental from external customers   199,510    21,793    -    -    221,303 
Other miscellaneous income (Interest and Gain from Property and Equipment)   2,039,310    -    7,840    -    2,047,150 
Total revenue  $52,996,450   $15,989,231   $921,879   $(12,153,457)  $57,754,103 
Financing expense  $2,799,288   $6,281   $1,525   $-   $2,807,094 
Segment profit (loss) before taxes  $8,894,886   $902,591   $(925,356)  $(407,334)(1)  $8,464,787 
Total assets  $709,752,270   $117,675,218   $228,095,088   $(447,831,151)(2)  $607,691,425 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2013:

 

   Real Estate
Development
and Sales
   Construction   All Other   Adjustments
and Elimination
   Consolidated 
Revenues from external customers  $91,049,447   $12,907,295   $1,822,194   $-   $105,778,936 
Intersegment revenues   -    14,439,144    -    (14,439,144)(1)   - 
Rental from external customers   397,551    44,947    -    -    442,498 
Other miscellaneous income (Interest and Gain from Property and Equipment)   2,915,467    -    8,143    -    2,923,610 
Total revenue  $94,362,465   $27,391,386   $1,830,337   $(14,439,144)  $109,145,044 
Financing expense  $4,237,626   $12,869   $3,385   $-   $4,253,880 
Segment profit (loss) before taxes  $12,347,721   $1,376,200   $(954,682)  $(297,820)(1)  $12,471,419 

 

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Note 16 – Segment Reporting (continued)

 

(1)These represent revenues earned from construction services performed by Xinxing Construction for the Real Estate Development and Sales segment and its profits. They are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

(2)The adjustment represents long-term investments in subsidiaries and inter-subsidiary balances eliminated upon consolidation.

 

Note 17 – Effect of Change in Estimates

 

The Company monitors market conditions and reviews its estimated sales and costs and revises its sales and costs forecasts on a regular basis. Due to the recent real estate market condition in China, the Company decided to revise and lower the selling price of certain projects to attract new buyers. The estimated costs are also revised to reflect the most updated information. These are treated as a change in estimate.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2014, real estate development projects with gross profits recognized as at March 31, 2014 had changes in their estimated gross profit margins. As a result of these changes of gross profit, net income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 decreased by $5,324,687 or a decrease of $0.15 for both basic and diluted earnings per share. During the three months ended June 30, 2013, real estate development projects with gross profits recognized as at March 31, 2013 had no changes in their estimated gross profit margins. Therefore, net income and both basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended were not impacted.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, real estate development projects with gross profits recognized as at December 31, 2014 had changes in their estimated gross profit margins. As a result of these changes of gross profit, net income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased by $4,976,502 or a decrease of $0.14 for both basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2014. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, real estate development projects with gross profits recognized as at December 31, 2012 had changes in their estimated gross profit margins. As a result of these changes of gross profit, net income for the six months ended June 30, 2013 decreased by $666,041 or a decrease of $0.019 for both basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

 

Other than the write down of certain Park Plaza parking spaces (note 6), none of the Company’s other projects experiences any impairment.

 

Note 18 – (Loss) Earnings per Share

 

(Loss) earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013 were determined by dividing net (loss) income for the periods by the weighted average number of both basic and diluted shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding.

 

All outstanding options have anti-dilutive effects on the (loss) earnings per share and were therefore excluded from the determination of three and six months end June 30, 2014 and 2013 diluted earnings per share calculation.

 

Note 19 – Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company leases certain office space under various operating lease agreements with expiration dates in one year.

 

In connection with the loans borrowed from XinYing (Notes 13 and 20), the Company also signed a finance consulting agreement with XinYing whereby the Company is committed to pay consulting fees on a quarterly basis up to July 2015 for financing services provided.

 

Additionally, the Company had various commitments related to land use right acquisitions with unpaid balances of approximately $16.1 million. The balances are not due until the vendor removes the existing building on the land and changes the zoning status of the land use right certificate. Based on the current condition, the Company estimates that the balances will be paid in a year.

 

All future payments required under the various agreements are summarized below:

 

   Payment due by period 
Commitments and      Less than                   After 
Contingencies  Total   1 year   1-2 years   2-3 years   3-4 years   4-5 years   5 years 
Operating leases  $13,433   $13,433   $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
Consulting fees   2,835,988    2,514,669    321,319    -    -    -    - 
Land use rights   16,119,672    16,119,672    -    -    -    -    - 
Total  $18,969,093   $18,647,774   $321,319   $-   $-   $-   $- 

 

The Company from time to time has to renew certain real estate development licenses in the normal course of business. Management believes the Company will be able to continuously renew these licenses.

 

Note 20 – Related Party Transactions

 

One of the Company’s executive officers’ spouse owns 37.83% of common stock of Days Hotel. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company incurred $76,444 and $86,445 (June 30, 2013 - $31,559 and $65,726) in fees to Days Hotel. The fees incurred includes meal and hotel rooms charges. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had $80,439 (December 31, 2013 - $7,095) fees payable to Days Hotel.

 

The Company also has a $22,551,422 loan payable to Days Hotel as of June 30, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $19,905,182) (Note 13). For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company incurred $1,071,320 and $2,081,578 (June 30, 2013 - $1,844,259 and $3,081,270) of interest expense to Days Hotel and capitalized the amounts in real estate held for development or sales. As at June 30, 2014, the Company also had a $1,206,921 (December 31, 2013 - $178,724) interest payable to Days Hotel.

 

As at June 30, 2014, the Company also has a $19,343,607 (RMB 120 million) (December 31, 2013 - $21,474,470) loan payable to XinYing (Note 13), in which an executive partner is the spouse of one of the Company’s executive officers. The Company incurred a total of $1,339,509 and $3,009,178 of interest expense and finance consulting fees to Xinying during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 (June 30, 2013 - $2,680,108 and $3,984,040) and capitalized the amount in real estate held for development or sales. As at June 30, 2014, the Company had $46,200 (December 31, 2013 - $57,265) interest payable to XinYing. As of June 30, 2014, the Company also had a $2,374,036 (December 31, 2013 - $1,684,200) liability under accrued expenses in connection with the consulting agreement signed with XinYing (Note 13 and 19).

 

Note 21 – Subsequent Event

 

The Company signed a $14,507,705 (RMB 90 million) loan agreement on June 4, 2014 for the construction of Puhua Phase IV project. The loan matures on June 3, 2017 and bears an interest rate of 130% prime rate. The Company made the first withdrawal of $4,835,902 (RMB 30 million) on July 25, 2014. 

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

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

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

We prepare our interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of our contingent assets and liabilities at the end of each reporting period and (iii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during each reporting period. We continually evaluate these estimates based on our own experience, knowledge and assessment of current business and other conditions, our expectations regarding the future based on available information and reasonable assumptions, which together form our basis for making judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, our actual results could differ from those estimates. Some of our accounting policies require a higher degree of judgment than others in their application.

 

When reading our interim condensed consolidated financial statements, you should consider (i) our selection of critical accounting policies, (ii) the judgment and other uncertainties affecting the application of such policies and (iii) the sensitivity of reported results to changes in conditions and assumptions. We believe the following accounting policies involve the most significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements.

 

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are based on accounting principles that are consistent in all material respects with those applied in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. They do not include certain footnote disclosures and financial information normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report.

 

Real estate held for development or sale, intangible assets and deposits on land use rights

 

We evaluate the recoverability of our real estate developments taking into account several factors including, but not limited to, our plans for future operations, prevailing market prices for similar properties and projected cash flows.

 

We review real estate projects, intangible assets and deposits on land use rights whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may no longer be recoverable. When these events occur, we measure impairment by comparing the carrying value to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If the total of the expected undiscounted cash flow is less than the carrying amount of the assets, we recognize an impairment loss based on the fair value of the assets.

 

Our judgments and estimates related to impairment include our determination of whether an event has occurred to warrant an impairment test. If a test is required, we will have to make additional judgments and estimations such as our expectations of future cash flows and the calculation of the fair value of the impaired assets.

 

When real estate costs are determined to be impaired, they are written down to their estimated net realizable value. The Company evaluates the carrying value for impairment based on the undiscounted future cash flows of the assets. Write-downs of real estate costs deemed impaired are recorded as adjustments to the cost basis. As impacted by the adjustments of estimated revenue and cost, $4.4 million impairment was recorded during the second quarter of 2014.

 

The following summarizes the components of real estate inventories as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
Real estate projects completed and held for sale          
Junjing I  $1,590,920   $1,842,556 
Gangwan   9,601    9,839 
Junjing III   862,436    1,284,724 
Puhua Phase I   6,616,110    7,128,395 
Puhua Phase II – West Regionand New Coastal Line   7,014,825    7,643,245 
Real estate completed and held for sale   16,083,892    17,908,759 
           
Real estate projects held for development          
Puhua Phase II (East Region), III and IV   96,061,195    92,388,308 
Park Plaza   63,097,159    72,536,513 
Golden Bay   139,834,520    77,997,482 
Jiyuan   22,343,894    21,835,276 
Housing project to be sold to employees   6,655,867    6,489,165 
Other   11,997,137    140,410 
Construction Materials   152,907    178,899 
Real estate held for development   340,142,679    271,566,053 
           
Total real estate held for development or sale  $356,226,571   $289,474,812 

 

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Intangible assets

 

The intangible assets consisted of the following at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
Development right acquired (a)  $52,056,636   $53,345,648 
Land use right acquired (b)   8,674,857    8,878,924 
Construction license acquired (c)   1,213,516    1,243,565 
    61,945,009    63,468,137 
Accumulated amortization   (38,480,332)   (21,014,664)
Intangible assets, net  $23,464,677   $42,453,473 

 

(a)The development right for 487 acres of land in Baqiao Park was obtained from the acquisition of New Land in fiscal 2007. The intangible asset has a finite life. The development right will expire on June 30, 2016.

 

The Company acquired the land use right for the remaining parcel of Golden Bay project and recorded amortization of $2,553,872 during the first quarter of 2014 and capitalized this amount in the real estate held for development or sale. The Company acquired the land use right for the Company’s head quarter and certain future residential project and recorded amortization of $5,222,987 during the second quarter of 2014, $2,121,055 was capitalized in the Company’s buildings and improvements and $3,101,932 in the real estate held for development or sale. There was no amortization on development right during the first two quarters of fiscal 2013.

 

The $12,553,872 amortization recorded was calculated by multiplying the $33,092,754 remaining carrying value of the development right immediately before this amortization by 37.94%, the percentage of profit expected to be realized from acquiring the land use right through the utilization of the development right over the total expected profit from acquiring land use rights through the utilization of the development right.

 

The $5,222,987 amortization recorded was calculated by multiplying the $20,977,221 remaining carrying value of the development right immediately before this amortization by 24.90%, the percentage of profit expected to be realized from acquiring the land use right through the utilization of the development right over the total expected profit from acquiring land use rights through the utilization of the development right.

 

Upon the acquisition of Puhua's land use right in 2009, the Company recorded $4,665,592 of amortization on the development right and capitalized the amount in the real estate held for development or sale. The capitalized amortization amount is expensed as part of the cost of real estate sales as Puhua recognizes its real estate sales revenues under the percentage of completion method. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, $55,296 and $111,763 (June 30, 2013 - $154,904 and $368,375) of amortized development right capitalized in the Puhua project were expensed through cost of real estate sales, respectively.

 

The following table summarizes the information and assumptions used by the Company to amortize the Development right at the time LURs were acquired. The table also includes forward looking information that may be used by the Company for future amortization when future LURs are obtained:

 

   2007   2009   2013   2014   2014   2014 
   Land Sale   Puhua   Golden Bay A   Golden Bay B   Head Quarter   Textile City 
Acre (gross)   31    79    17.5(3)   17.1(3)   5.6(4)   29.7(5)
Gross Profit* from Intangible Agreement
 
(numerator – in millions)
  $16.5   $63.7   $15.2(3)   14.5(3)   6.2(4)   23.7(5)
Total Estimated Gross Profit*
 
(Denominator – in millions)
  $701(1)  $701(1)  $59.6(6)  $59.6(6)   59.6(6)  $59.6(6)
Percentage   2.4%(1)   9.3%(2)   27.5(6)   26.2(6)   11.5(6)   34.8(6)

 

* Gross profit referred to the price difference between the estimated fair market value of the LUR and the estimated preferred acquisition price.

 

* The Development right’s economic benefits are consumed as the LURs are acquired and the bidding priority and preferred prices are realized. As such, we follow ASC 350-30-35-6 to amortize the Development right by amortizing the Development right in a way that considers the identification of the profit on each LUR, which is between the preferred LUR acquisition price and market price of the LUR. The acquisition price and market price of the LURs are the function of the acreage of the LUR acquired, locations and trend of Xian surrounding land use right value. The overall profit from the Puhua project or any other future projects under the Development right require additional work and conditions such as: construction licenses, goodwill in the real estate industry, planning and actual construction works. However, none of these are directly related to the realization of profit from the Development right.

 

1)When the Company entered into the New Land acquisition in March 2007, it was the Company’s intention to sell part of the land and retain the remaining portion for our own projects. We estimated the total cost and gross profit based on the then current market conditions and determined that the total estimated profit from utilizing the Development right would be approximately $168.9 million. As a result of the dedication by the Xi’an government to develop the Baqiao District, the real estate price increased substantially. We were able to sell 31 acre of land at $28 million and realized a gross profit of approximately $16.5 million, representing about 58% gross margin. Based on the high margin that we were able to realize through the LUR sale, we revised our estimated gross profit from $168.9 million to $701 million at the 2007 year end. The gross profit from this land sale was calculated as 2.4% of the total estimated gross profit from the whole 487 acre project. $1.2 million (2.4%) of the Intangible was amortized through the Company’s consolidated statement of operations.

 

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2)During 2009, we acquired the LUR of a 79 acre parcel of land for the Puhua project for $46 million and the estimated fair market value was $109 million based on the $30 million invested by Prax for the 25% interest in the Puhua project, although at that time we had only just acquired the LUR. The $63 million gross profit was determined as 9.25% of the total estimated gross profit at the time of Puhua LUR acquisition and $4.6 million (9.25%) of the Intangible was amortized and capitalized into real estate held for development or sale, specifically, the construction in progress (“CIP”) of Puhua. As revenue is recognized on the percentage of completion basis, the CIP (including the Amortized Intangible) is expensed through cost of real estate sales based on the same percentage of completion revenue recognition calculation.

 

In each of years 2010 through 2013, the Amortized Development right that was included in the cost of real estate sales are as follows:

 

· 2013Q1 – 213,471 (or 1.33 million RMB)

· 2013Q2 – 154,904 (or 0.95 million RMB)

· 2014Q1 – $39,089 (or 0.24 million RMB)

· 2014Q2 – $254,938 (or 1.59 million RMB)

 

3)In December 2013 and March 2014, the Company acquired the land of Golden Bay A and Golden Bay B projects, which were 17.5 and 17.1 acres, respectively. According to the market condition around this project, the gross profit margin, which is defined as the estimated profit divided by the fair value of the LUR, of the land of Golden Bay was determined as 30%.The gross profit of Golden Bay A and Golden Bay B was estimated to be $15.2 million and $14.5 million, respectively.

 

4)In June 2014, the Company acquired the land of Head Quarter and certain housing project to be purchased by employees, which was 5.6 acres. According to the market condition around this project, the gross profit margin, which is defined as the estimated profit divided by the fair value of the LUR, of the land of Head Quarter was determined as 30%, with a gross profit was estimated to be $6.2 million.

 

5)In December 2010, we signed a preliminary contract with the government disclosing our intention to acquire an additional 29.7 acre tract of land of Textile City. We estimate that we may obtain the land use right for this piece of land during the second half of 2014. The estimated bidding price should be 10 percent higher than the price of Golden Bay because of the increase of market selling price. The gross profit margin of Textile City is estimated to be 20 percent because it is not located in a prime location like the Golden Bay project.

 

6)After the acquisition of the land of Golden Bay, Head Quarter and Textile City, there are still 307 acres available for the Company to develop in the Baqiao area. But since we do not have specific plan on when this land will be available for purchase, we determined to amortize the remaining intangible asset to the Golden Bay, Head Quarter and Textile City projects. The amortization schedule will be updated when any new project in this area arises. According to the gross profit margin of the Golden Bay, Head Quarter and Textile City, the total gross profit of these three projects was determined to be $59.6 million. The total gross profit of the five pieces of land will be $139.8 million. The Company acquired Golden Bay B’s land use right and recorded amortization of $12,553,872 during the first quarter of 2014 and capitalized this amount in the real estate held for development or sale. The $12,553,872 amortization recorded was calculated by multiplying the $33,092,754 remaining carrying value of the development right immediately before this amortization by 37.94%, the percentage of profit expected to be realized from acquiring the land use right through the utilization of the development right over the total expected profit from acquiring land use rights through the utilization of the development right. The $5,222,987 amortization recorded in the second quarter of 2014 was calculated by multiplying the $20,977,221 remaining carrying value of the development right immediately before this amortization by 24.90%, the percentage of profit expected to be realized from acquiring the land use right through the utilization of the development right over the total expected profit from acquiring land use rights through the utilization of the development right.

 

Because the government has issued various policies to slow down the sale of land, we currently do not have specific development plans for the remaining 307 acre of land under the Intangible agreement. We will continue the discussion with the local government to locate potential projects. As part of our periodic reporting procedures, we review and update our estimates of total gross profit depending on the market conditions. Once we are able to secure a new project under the Intangible agreement, we will adjust the amortization table accordingly. The Company also assesses impairment and has determined that the expected future profit from the exclusive right is still well above the carrying value and has concluded that no impairment has occurred.

 

(b) The land use right was acquired through the acquisition of Suodi. The land use right certificate will expire in November 2048. The Company amortizes the land use right over 39 years starting from the date of acquisition. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company has recorded $56,468 and $111,763, respectively, of amortization expense on the land use rights (June 30, 2013 - $55,367 and $111,356).The amortization was included in selling, general and administrative expenses. For the next five years, the Company will amortize approximately $220,000 annually on the land use right.

 

(c) The construction license was acquired through the acquisition of Xinxing Construction. The construction license, which is subject to renewal every 5 years, is not amortized and has an indefinite estimated useful life because management believes it will be able to continuously renew the license in future years. The license is subject to renewal on January 1, 2016.

 

No impairment write-down was recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 on the intangible assets.

 

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Deposits on land use rights

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
Deposits on land use rights   16,280,063    59,155,165 

 

Deposits on land use right as at June 30, 2014 mainly includes the $16.1 million (RMB 100 million) deposit for the land of Textile City project.

 

The Company conducts regular reviews of the deposits on land use rights. After review and assessment, the Company concluded that there was no impairment to the carrying value of the deposits and therefore no write-down was required.

 

Property, Plant and equipment Assets held for sale

 

The total rental income (cash inflow) from leasing the Tsining JunJing I commercial retail property was $0.2 million (RMB 1.3 million) during second quarter of 2014 compared with $0.2 million (RMB 1.1 million) during the same period of 2013. Based on the $0.2 million (RMB 1.3 million) of net cash receipts in the second quarter of 2014, it will take the Company approximately 12 years to recover the $9.97 million (RMB 62 million) carrying value of the asset. There was no cash outflow in connection with the maintenance and repair of the property. The annual amortization of this property is RMB 3 million (non-cash item) per year over 30 years.

 

We do not believe the property cannot be sold with reasonable effort. Many potential customers have shown their interest in buying this property. However, we have signed lease agreements with several parties and the longest term amongst these agreements does not expire until year 2022. We may not be able to sell the property before the expiration date of the lease agreements. In addition, the Company currently uses this property as a collateral for loans outstanding and due to the nature of our operation, we will likely use this property as a collateral again in the future.

 

We assess whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of this property may not be recoverable. When these events occur, we measure impairment by comparing the carrying value to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If the total of the expected undiscounted cash flow is less than the carrying amount of the assets, we recognize an impairment loss based on the fair value of the assets. Our judgments and estimates related to impairment include our determination of whether an event has occurred to warrant an impairment test. If a test is required, we will have to make additional judgments and estimations such as our expectations of future cash flows and the calculation of the fair value of the impaired assets.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2012, we sold 7,367 square meters of JunJing I commercial property for $14.9 million (RMB 94.3 million). The carrying value of the sold property was only $8.5 million (RMB 52.8 million). Therefore, we believe there is no impairment for the commercial property. The remaining commercial property has a GFA of 5,371 square meters, with a carrying value of $6.4 million (RMB 38.5 million). The market selling price of properties like Tsining JunJing I commercial retail property was much higher than its cost when we reclassified it from inventory to fixed assets. Thus, our assessment does not show any impairment to the carrying value of the property.

 

We are also generating income from other income producing properties.

 

Material trends and uncertainties that may impact continuing operations

 

Changes in national and regional economic conditions, as well as local economic conditions where we conduct our operations and where prospective purchasers of our homes live, may result in more caution on the part of homebuyers and consequently fewer home purchases. According to E House (China) Real Estate Research Institute the average residential sale price in Xi’an city was stable in the quarter ended June 30, 2014. The average sale price decreased to 6,707 RMB per square meter (approximately US$ 1,076 per square meter) from 7,502 RMB in the same period of 2013, representing about 10.6% year-to-year decrease.

 

Most purchasers of our homes finance their acquisitions through lenders providing mortgage financing. A substantial increase in mortgage interest rates or unavailability of mortgage financing would adversely affect the ability of prospective homebuyers to obtain the financing they need in order to purchase our homes, as well as the ability of prospective move-up homebuyers to sell their current homes. For example, if mortgage financing became less available, demand for our homes could decline. A reduction in demand could also have an adverse effect on the pricing of our homes because we (and our competitors) may reduce prices in an effort to compete for home buyers. A reduction in pricing could result in a decline in revenues and margins.

 

The real estate development industry is capital intensive and development requires significant up-front expenditures to acquire land and begin development. Accordingly, we incur substantial indebtedness to finance our homebuilding and land development activities. Although we believe that internally generated funds and our current borrowing capacity will be sufficient to fund our capital and other expenditures (including land acquisition, development and construction activities), the amounts available from such sources may not be adequate to meet our needs. If such sources are not sufficient, we may seek additional capital in the form of debt or equity financing from a variety of potential sources, including bank financings, third parties and related party financings. The availability of borrowed funds to be utilized for land acquisition, development and construction may be greatly reduced, and the lending community may require increased amounts of equity to be invested in a project by borrowers in connection with new loans. Failure to obtain sufficient capital to fund planned capital and other expenditures could have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

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In addition, regulatory requirements could cause us to incur significant liabilities and operating expenses and could restrict our business activities. We are subject to statutes and rules regulating, among other things, certain developmental matters, building and site design, and matters concerning the protection of health and the environment. Our operating expenses may be increased by governmental regulations such as building permit allocation ordinances and other fees and taxes, which may be imposed to defray the cost of providing certain governmental services and improvements. Any delay or refusal from governmental agencies to grant us necessary licenses, permits and approvals could have an adverse effect on our operations.

 

As of June 30, 2014, we had $7,457,666 of cash, compared to $21,320,071 as of December 31, 2013, a decrease of $13,862,405.

 

The Company believes that the combination of present capital resources, internally generated funds, and unused financing sources are more than adequate to meet cash requirements. We intend to meet our liquidity requirements, including capital expenditures related to the purchase of land for the development of our future projects, through cash flow provided by operations and additional funds raised by future financings. Upon acquiring land for future development, we intend to raise funds to develop our projects by obtaining mortgage financing mainly from local banking institutions with which we have done business in the past. We believe that our relationships with these banks are in good standing and that our real estate will secure any loans that are needed. We believe that adequate cash flow will be available to fund our operations.

 

BUSINESS

 

Our Company

 

We are a leading residential developer with a focus on fast growing Tier II and Tier III cities in western China. We are dedicated to providing quality, and affordable housing to middle class families. The majority of our customers are first time home buyers and first time up-graders, who, we believe, will benefit from China’s rapid gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth and the middle classes’ corresponding increase in purchasing power.

 

We commenced our operations in Xi’an in 1999 and have been considered one of the industry leaders and one of the largest private residential developers in the region. We have experienced significant growth in the past 14 years and have developed over 1.5 million square meters of residential projects. Through the utilization of modern design and technology, as well as a strict cost control system, we are able to offer our customers high quality, cost-effective products. Most of our projects are designed by world-class architecture firms from the United States, Canada and Europe that have introduced advanced “eco” and “green” technologies into our projects.

 

As we are focusing primarily on the demand from first time home buyers and first time up-graders in western China, the majority of our apartments range in size from 70 square meters to 120 square meters; with such sizes considered to be a stable market section of the residential real estate market in western China. Our typical residential project is approximately 100,000 square meters in size and consists of multiple high-rise, middle-rise and low-rise buildings as well as a community center, commercial units, educational facilities (such as kindergartens) and other auxiliary facilities. In addition, we provide property management services to our developments and have exclusive membership systems for our customers. We typically generate a large portion of our sales through referrals from our existing customers.

 

We acquire our land reserves and development sites primarily from the local government, open-market auctions, acquisitions of old factories from the government and acquisitions of distressed assets from commercial banks. We do not depend on a single method of land acquisition, which enables us to acquire land at reasonable costs and, generally enables us to generate higher returns from our developments. We intend to continue our expansion into other strategically selected cities in western China by leveraging our brand name and scalable business model.

 

Our Strategies

 

We are primarily focused on the development, construction, management and sale of residential real estate properties to capitalize on the rising demand for real estate from China’s emerging middle class. We seek to become the market leader in western China and plan to implement the following specific strategies to achieve our goal:

 

Consolidate through Acquisition and Partnership. Currently, the residential real estate market in western China is fragmented with many small players. We believe that this market fragmentation will provide us with opportunities for acquisitions or partnerships. We believe acquisitions will provide us better leverage in negotiations and better economies of scale.

 

Expand into Other Tier II and Tier III Cities. We believe our proven business model and expertise can be replicated in other Tier II and Tier III cities, especially in western China. For example, in 2011, we entered into the Ankang city market for a residential project. Furthermore, we have identified certain other cities that possess attractive replication dynamics. The Ankang project started pre-sales during the fourth quarter of 2012. However, we did not recognize its revenue until certain criteria are met in 2013. As of June 30, 2014, contract sales for the Ankang project totaled $43.2 million.

 

Continue to Focus on the Middle Market. Since the middle class has growing purchasing power and, as a result of prevailing Chinese culture and values, a strong desire to own homes, we believe the demand for residential real estate from the emerging middle class will offer attractive opportunities for the growth of our Company. Thus, we plan to leverage our brand name, experience and design capabilities to meet this middle class demand.

 

Our Competitive Strengths

 

We believe we have the following competitive strengths that will enable us to compete effectively and to capitalize on the growth opportunities in our market:

 

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Leading position in our market and industry

 

We are one of the largest private residential real estate developers in western China. We believe that we have strong design and sales capabilities as well as a well-regarded brand name in the region. Due to strong local project experience and long-term relationships with the central and local governments, we have been able to acquire significant land assets at reasonable costs, thereby providing a strong pipeline of potential future business and revenue over the next three to five years.

 

Attractive market opportunity

 

The real estate market in western China has grown slower than that of eastern China. We believe the region is well positioned to grow at faster rates for the next few years due to social and economic factors. Our business model has proven to be efficient and we plan to expand into other Tier II and Tier III cities in western China. Our growth strategy is focused on western China, and we believe we will significantly benefit from the Chinese government’s “Go West” policy, which encourages economic development in and population movement to western China.

 

Unique and proven business model

Due to strong local project experience and long-term working relationships with the central and local governments, we generally have been able to acquire land assets at prices more reasonable than those obtained by our competitors. We are primarily focused on capitalizing on rising demand for properties from China’s emerging middle class, which has significant purchasing power and a strong demand for residential housing. In order to leverage our brand to appeal to the middle class, we use various advertising media to market our property developments and to reach our target demographic, including newspapers, magazines, television, radio, e-marketing and outdoor billboards. We believe that our brand is widely recognized in our market and is known for high quality products at cost-effective prices.

 

Experienced management team

 

We have an experienced management team with a proven track record of developing and expanding our operations. Our four primary officers have more than 70 years of experience developing residential properties. As a result, we have developed extensive core competencies that are supplemented by in-house training and development programs. We believe that our management’s core competencies, extensive industry experience and long-term vision and strategy will enable us to effectively realize growth opportunities.

 

Greater access to financing through multiple channels

 

We enjoy multiple long-term relationships with a number of high quality Chinese banks and these relationships ensure timely access to capital. Our loan facilities are mainly used for development projects and the day to day operation our business. Besides traditional banks, we also work with other financial institutions, such as trust companies and real estate funds to diversity our funding channels and risks.

 

Our Property Projects

 

We provide three fundamental types of real estate developments:

 

High-rise apartment buildings, typically 19 to 33 stories, usually constructed of steel-reinforced concrete, that are completed within approximately 24 months of securing all required permits.

 

Mid-rise apartment buildings, typically 7 to 18 stories, usually constructed of steel-reinforced concrete, that are completed within approximately 12 to 18 months of securing all required permits.

 

Low-rise apartment buildings and villas, typically 2 to 6 stories, often constructed of steel-reinforced concrete, that are completed within approximately 12 months of securing all required permits.

 

Our projects can be classified into one of four stages of development:

 

Projects in planning, which include projects for which we have purchased the development and or land use rights for parcels of land as part of our project development pipeline. The completion of projects on these sites is subject to adequate financing, approval of permits, receipt of licenses and certain market conditions;

 

Projects in process, which include developments where we have typically secured the development and land use rights, and where the site planning, architecture, engineering and infrastructure work is in progress;

 

Projects under construction, where the building construction has started but has not yet been completed; and

 

Completed projects with units available for sale, where the construction has been finished and most of the units in the buildings have been sold or leased.

 

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Projects Under Construction

Project
Name
  Type of
Projects
  Actual or
Estimated
Construction
Period
  Actual or
Estimated
Pre-sale
Commencement
Date
  Total Site
Area
(m2 )
   Total
Gross
Floor Area
(m2 )
   Sold GFA
by June
30, 2014
(m2 )
 
                      
Puhua Phase Two – East Region  Multi-Family residential
& Commercial
  Q2/2010 – Q3/2015  Q2/2010   38,447    119,311    30,204 
                         
Ankang Project-Phase I  Multi-Family residential
& Commercial
  Q2/2012 – Q2/2015  Q4/2012   28,091    124,919    67,949 
                         
Park Plaza-Phase I  Multi-Family residential
& Commercial
  Q1/2012 - Q2/2015  Q1/2013   34,000    107,060    62,371 
                         
Puhua Phase Three  Multi-Family residential
& Commercial
  Q2/2012 – Q3/2015  Q1/2013   30,600    129,049    69,953 
                         
Puhua Phase Four  Multi-Family residential
& Commercial
  Q1/2014 - Q2/2016  Q2/2014   61,087    147,775    12,336 

 

Project
Name
  Total
Number of
Units
   Number of
Units sold by
June 30, 2014
   Estimated
Revenue
($ millions)
   Contracted
Revenue by
June 30, 2014
($ millions)
   Recognized
Revenue by
June 30, 2014
($ millions)
 
                     
Puhua Phase Two – East Region   921    541    122.7    31.4    26.4 
Ankang Project-Phase I   968    642    93.2    43.2    30.8 
Park Plaza-Phase I   690    586    125.7    85.8    83.1 
Puhua Phase Three   1,899    570    109.4    59.3    49.0 
Puhua Phase Four   1,212    124    151.1    12.2    3.5 

 

Puhua Phase Two-East Region: East Region consists of 7 residential buildings and 2 commercial buildings. Total estimated revenue of Puhua Phase Two – East Region is $122.7 million. Total GFA of the project is expected to reach 119,311 square meters. Puhua Phase Two – West Region was completed in the fourth quarter of 2012 and New Coast Line was completed in the fourth quarter of 2013.

 

Ankang Projetc-phase I: The Ankang project-Phase I is located in Ankang city, which is approximately 260 kilometers south of Xi’an in China’s Shaanxi Province. The project consists of 8 residential buildings and a commercial area. Construction started in the second quarter of 2012, and presales started in the fourth quarter of 2012, but because it did not meet revenue recognition criteria, we were unable to recognize any revenue until the first quarter of 2013. Total GFA of the project is expected to reach 124,919 square meters. Total projected revenue is estimated to be $93.2 million.

 

Park Plaza-phase I: In July 2009, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire 44,250 square meters of land in the center of Xi’an for the Park Plaza project. In March 2011, the Company officially acquired the land use right for Park Plaza. The Company intends to develop a large mid-upper income residential and commercial project on this site, with a gross floor area of 107,060 square meters. The four-year construction of Park Plaza started in the second quarter 2012. We have started revenue recognition since the first quarter of 2013. The total revenue from Park Plaza is estimated to be $125.7 million.

 

Puhua Phase Three: Puhua Phase Three project covers 30,600 square meters with a total GFA of 129,049 square meters. We have started pre-sale of Puhua Phase Three during the first quarter of 2013 and started recognizing revenues based on the percentage of completion method. Total projected revenue is estimated to be $109.4 million.

 

Puhua Phase Four: The construction and pre-sale of Puhua Phase Four were stared in the first quarter of 2014 and have started revenue recognition since the second quarter of 2014. Total GFA of the project is expected to reach 147,775 square meters. Total projected revenue is estimated to be $151.1 million.

 

Projects under planning and in process

 

Project
Name
  Type of Projects  Estimated
Construction
Period
  Estimated
Pre-sale
Commencement
  Total Site
Area
(m2 )
   Total GFA
(m2 )
   Total
Number
of Units
 
Baqiao New Development Zone  Multi-Family residential
& Commercial
  2009- 2020  N/A   N/A    N/A    N/A 
                         
Golden Bay  Multi-Family residential
& Commercial
  Q2/2013 – Q4/2018  Q4/2014   94,829    326,494    N/A 
                         
Textile City  Multi-Family residential
& Commercial
  Q3/2015 – Q4/2020  Q2/2016   433,014    630,000    N/A 
                         
Park Plaza- Phase II  Multi-Family residential
& Commercial
  Q4/2014 – Q2/2016  Q3/2015   10,000    60,057    N/A 
                         
Ankang Project- Phase II  Multi-Family residential
& Commercial
  Q4/2014 – Q4/2016  Q1/2015   46,728    207,794    

 

 

N/A

 

 

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Baqiao New Development Zone: On March 9, 2007, we entered into a Share Transfer Agreement with the shareholders of Xi’an New Land Development Co., Ltd. (“New Land”), under which the Company acquired 32,000,000 shares of New Land, constituting 100% equity ownership of New Land. This acquisition gave the Company the exclusive right to develop and sell 487 acres of land in a newly designated satellite city of Xi’an (the “Baqiao Project”).

 

Xi’an has designated the Baqiao District as a major resettlement zone where the city expects 900,000 middle to upper income inhabitants to settle. The Xi’an local government intends to create a thriving commercial and residential zone similar to Pudong, Shanghai, which has provided many new economic opportunities and significant amounts of housing for Shanghai’s growing population.

 

The Xi’an municipal government plans investments of RMB 50 billion (over $7.6 billion) in infrastructure in the Baqiao New Development Zone. The construction of a large-scale public wetland park is well underway. It will enhance the natural environment adjacent to China Housing’s Baqiao Project.

 

Through our New Land subsidiary, we sold 31 acres to another developer in 2007 and generated about $24.41 million in revenue.

 

In 2008, we established a joint venture with Prax Capital Real Estate Holdings Limited (“Prax Capital”) to develop 79 acres within the Baqiao Project, which will be the first phase of the Baqiao Project’s development. Prax Capital invested $29.3 million in the joint venture. As of December 31, 2012, the Company has bought out Prax’s investment.

 

In December 2010, we signed a preliminary contract with the government disclosing our intention to acquire an additional 107 acre tract of land of Textile City. The Company has not acquired the land use right because the government is clearing the land and otherwise making the land sellable. It is common practice in China for the government to clear all the existing buildings and move all existing residences prior to selling a tract of land. However, because we signed the preliminary land acquisition agreement with the government, the Company has first priority to purchase the land. We estimate that we may obtain the land use rights for this piece of land during the second half of 2015.

 

In December 2013 and March 2014, the Company acquired the land of Golden Bay A and Golden Bay B projects, which were 17.5 and 17.1 acres, respectively.

 

In June, the company acquired the land of the headquarter building which were 5.6 acres.

 

After selling 31 acres, placing 79 acres in the Puhua project and 34.6 acres in the Golden Bay project and setting aside 29.7 acres for Textile City, and 5.6 acres for headquarter building, and approximately 307 acres remain available for the Company to develop in the Baqiao area.

 

Pursuant to an exclusive development right agreement, the government is obligated to sell the land to the Company.

 

Golden Bay: The Golden Bay project is located within the Baqiao project, with a total GFA of 326,494 square meters. The Golden Bay project will consist of residential buildings as well as a commercial area. Construction was started in the third quarter of 2013, and we expect to begin accepting pre-sale purchase agreements in the fourth quarter of 2014. The Company has obtained the land use right from the government in December 2013 and March 2014. Total price of the land was RMB 420 million ($69.4 million).

 

Textile City: The Textile City project is located within the Baqiao New Development Zone. The project consists of residential buildings and a commercial area. We expect to obtain the land and start construction in the third quarter of 2015, and the entire project will take five years to complete.

 

Park Plaza Phase II: Park Plaza Phase II will consist of residential buildings as well as a commercial area. We expect to start construction in the fourth quarter of 2014 and begin pre-sale in the third quarter of 2015.

 

Ankang project-Phase II: Ankang project Phase II will consist of residential buildings as well as a commercial area. We expect to start construction in the fourth quarter of 2014 and begin pre-sale in the first quarter of 2015.

 

Major Completed Projects with Units Available for Sale

 

Project name  Type of
Projects
  Completion
Date
  Total Site
Area
(m2 )
   Total GFA
(m2 )
   Total
Number
of
Units
   Number of
Units sold by
June 30,
2014
 
Puhua Phase Two – West Region  Multi-Family residential &
Commercial
  Q4/2012   53,595    100,450    666    662 
Puhua Phase One  Multi-Family residential &
Commercial
  Q4/2012   47,600    137,137    858    844 
JunJing II Phase One  Multi-Family residential &
Commercial
  Q4/2009   39,524    142,214    1,215    1,211 
JunJing I  Multi-Family residential &
Commercial
  Q3/2006   55,588    167,931    1,671    1,670 

 

Puhua Phase One: Puhua Phase One is one of Puhua’s four phases. The project was completed in the fourth quarter of 2012. As of June 30, 2014, we have recognized $111.4 million in revenue.

 

Puhua Phase TwoWest Region and New Coastal Line: Puhua Phase Two – West Region consists of four buildings. The region was completed in the fourth quarter of 2012 and New Coast Line was completed in the fourth quarter of 2013. As of June 30, 2014, we have recognized $110.0 million in revenue.

 

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Junjing III: Junjing III is located near our Junjing II project of the city expressway. It has a GFA of about 52,220 square meters. The project consists of three high rise buildings, each 28 to 30 stories high. The project is targeting middle to high income customers who require a high quality living environment and convenient transportation to the city center. We started construction during the fourth quarter of 2010 and pre-sales began during the fourth quarter of 2011. The project was completed in the fourth quarter of 2012. As of June 30, 2014, we have recognized $53.3 million in revenue.

 

JunJing II Phase One: We started the construction of JunJing II Phase One in the third quarter of 2007 and started the pre-sale campaign in the second quarter of 2007. The project was completed in December 2009 and generated total revenue of $100.8 million. JunJing II Phase Two has been mostly sold out.

 

JunJing I: 369 North Jinhua Road, Xi’an. That is the first “German” style residential & commercial community in Xi’an, designed by the world-famous WSP architectural firm. Its target customers were local middle income families. The project has 15 residential apartment buildings consisting of 1,671 one to five bedroom apartments. The project features secured parking, cable TV, hot water, heating systems, and access to natural gas. Total GFA is 167,931 square meters. JunJing I is also a commercial venture that houses small businesses serving the needs of JunJing I residents and surrounding residential communities. The project was completed in September 2006.

 

CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Compared with the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

 

Revenues

 

Our revenues are mainly derived from the sale of residential and commercial units and buildings, infrastructure work we perform for the local government and land development projects in the Baqiao area. In the second quarter of 2014, most of our revenues came from the Park Plaza projects, Ankang project , and Puhua project.

 

   Three Months   Three Months 
   Ended   Ended 
Revenues by project:  June 30,2014   June  30, 2013 
US$          
Project Under Construction          
Puhua Phase Two East Region   6,890,399    12,512,381 
Puhua Phase Three   6,472,271    8,985,610 
Park Plaza   15,503,089    19,958,986 
Ankang Project   7,386,849    5,526,291 
Puhua Phase Four   3,485,109    - 
           
Projects Completed          
Puhua Phase Two – West Region   616,066    2,057,092 
JunJing III   309,952    24,132 
Puhua Phase One   (284,182)   1,673,638 
JunJing I   433,310    - 
Other Projects   616,066    19,500 
Revenues from the sale of properties  $40,812,863   $50,757,630 

 

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The following table summarizes details of our most significant projects under construction during the second quarter of 2014:

 

   Three Months   Three Months 
   Ended   Ended 
Revenues by project:  June 30,
2014
   June 30,
2013
 
US$          
Project Under Construction          
Puhua Phase Two East Region contract sales  $5,969,853   $13,118,766 
Revenue  $6,890,399   $12,512,381 
Total gross floor area (GFA) available for sale *   119,311    160,640 
GFA sold during the period   4,875    7,119 
Remaining GFA available for sale   89,107    119,377 
Percentage of completion   78.7%   64.1%
Percentage GFA sold during the period   4.1%   4.4%
Percentage GFA sold to date   25.3%   25.7%
Average sales price per GFA  $1,225   $1,843 
           
Puhua Phase Three contract sales  $1,382,502   $10,163,137 
Revenue  $6,472,271   $8,985,610 
Total gross floor area (GFA) available for sale *   129,049    129,300 
GFA sold during the period   1,412    8,665 
Remaining GFA available for sale   59,096    71,733 
 Percentage of completion   77.4%   46.8%
Percentage GFA sold during the period   1.1%   6.7%
Percentage GFA sold to date   54.2%   44.5%
Average sales price per GFA  $979   $1,173 
           
Park Plaza-Phase I contract sales  $12,092,922   $25,098,516 
Revenue  $15,503,089   $19,958,986 
Total gross floor area (GFA) available for sale *   107,060    149,822 
GFA sold during the period   9,117    17,348 
Remaining GFA available for sale   44,689    110,323 
Percentage of completion   94.5%   63.5%
Percentage GFA sold during the period   8.5%   11.6%
Percentage GFA sold to date   58.4%   26.4%
Average sales price per GFA  $1,326   $1,447 
           
Ankang Project-Phase I contract sales  $4,972,520   $22,843,545 
Revenue  $7,386,849   $5,526,291 
Total gross floor area (GFA) available for sale *   124,919    243,152 
GFA sold during the period   7,596    36,892 
Remaining GFA available for sale   56,970    191,151 
Percentage of completion   56.1%   21.5%
Percentage GFA sold during the period   6.1%   21.4%
Percentage GFA sold to date   54.4%   21.4%
Average sales price per GFA  $655   $619 
           
Puhua Phase Four contract sales  $6,192,960   $- 
Revenue  $3,485,109   $- 
Total gross floor area (GFA) available for sale *   147,775    147,775 
GFA sold during the period   6,323    - 
Remaining GFA available for sale   135,439    147,775 
Percentage of completion   24.9%   - 
Percentage GFA sold during the period   4.3%   - 
Percentage GFA sold to date   8.3%   - 
Average sales price per GFA   979    n/a 

 

*Difference in total GFA available for sale is due to addition of a new building and or modification to floor plans. 

 

Revenues from projects under construction

 

Puhua Phase Two – East Region: consists of 7 middle-rise and high-rise buildings and Garden Houses with total expected revenues of approximately $122.7 million. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, we secured $6.0 million contract sales and recognized $6.9 million revenue.

 

Puhua Phase Three: Puhua Phase Three project covers 30,600 square meters with a total GFA of 129,049 square meters. We started pre-sale of Puhua Phase Three during the first quarter of 2013. The contract revenue for Puhua Phase Three was $1.4 million and we recognized $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 based on the percentage of completion method.

 

Park Plaza-Phase I: In July 2009, the Company entered into a letter of intent to acquire 44,250 square meters of land in the center of Xi’an for the Park Plaza project. In March 2011, the Company officially acquired the land use right for Park Plaza. The Company intends to develop a large mid-upper income residential and commercial project on this site, with a GFA of 107,060 square meters. The four-year construction of Park Plaza started in the second quarter 2012. The contract revenue was $12.1 million and we recognized $15.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 based on the percentage of completion method.

 

Ankang Project-Phase I: The Ankang project-Phase I is located in Ankang city, which is approximately 260 kilometers south of Xi’an in China’s Shaanxi Province. The project consists of residential buildings and a commercial area. Construction started in the second quarter of 2012 and presales started in the fourth quarter of 2012. There was $5.0 million contract sales and we recognized $7.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 based on the percentage of completion method.

 

Puhua Phase Four: The construction and pre-sale of Puhua Phase Four stared in the first quarter of 2014 and started revenue recognition in the second quarter of 2014. There was $6.2 million contract sales and we recognized $3.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 based on the percentage of completion method.

 

Revenues from projects completed

 

The revenue from completed projects totaled $1,075,146 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $3,774,362 during the same period of 2013. Revenues from projects completed in the second quarter of 2014 were lower than those during the period of 2013, as we continue selling the completed projects, we had less remaining inventories for sale, at the same time, selling the left inventories is more slowly.

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Other Revenue

 

Other income includes property management fees, rental income, revenues from construction of low income residential building for the Ankang government, the gain/loss from disposal of fixed assets, construction work provided to the third parties, and the interest income. We recognized $3,254,400 in other income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $6,996,473 in the same period of 2013. The decrease can be explained by the following table, which summarizes the breakdown of the other income and the changes during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

   For the three months ended 
   June 30,
2014
   June 30,
2013
 
Interest income  $1,089,484   $2,035,374 
Rental income   240,597    211,303 
Income from property management services   1,098,983    914,039 
Construction contract income   445,548    3,813,981 
Miscellaneous income   379,788    11,776 
Total  $3,254,400   $6,996,473 

 

The decrease of construction contract income is due to that the construction of low income residential buildings for the Ankang government by Xinxing Construction was almost completed in 2013.

 

Cost of real estate sales

 

The cost of properties and land in the three months ended June 30, 2014 increased 21 percent to $43,491,234 compared with $35,950,062 in the same period of 2013. The increase in cost is associated with increased revenue and also due to the impairment on Park Plaza Phase I project. As impacted by the adjustments of estimated revenue and cost, $4.4 million impairment was recorded during the second quarter of 2014. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, the cost of real estate sales for Park Plaza Phase I project increased to $22.1 million compared to $16.8 million during the same period of 2013. And the cost of real estate sales of Ankang project has increased to $6.2 million from $4.6 million during the same period of 2013.

 

Gross profit and profit margin

 

Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was $(816,509), representing a 105 percent decrease from $17,571,120 in the same period of 2013. The gross profit margin for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was (1.9) percent compared with 30.4 percent in the same period of 2013. The decrease of gross profit is due to the decrease in revenue and the increase in cost of Park Plaza Phase I and Ankang Phase I projects, and also due to the impairment on Park Plaza Phase I project. The decrease of gross profit margin in the second quarter of 2014 is due to the adjustment of total estimated revenue and cost. This caused the Company to record the accumulated impact in prior period in the second quarter of 2014 and also due to the impairment on Park Plaza Phase I project. As the result of change in estimate cost, the gross profit for Park Plaza decreased to (42.58) percent.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2013, real estate development projects with gross profits recognized as at March 31, 2013 had no changes in their estimated gross profit margins. Therefore, net income and both basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended were not impacted.

 

Furthermore, Xinxing Construction had more revenue recognized during the second quarter of 2014 and the margin from the construction segment was much lower than the margin from real estate sales.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) for the three months ended June 30, 2014 decreased 20.9 percent to $3,876,829 from $4,901,936 in the same period of 2013. Such decrease was primarily due to decreased advertising expenses during the second quarter of 2014. SG&A accounted for 8.8 percent of total revenue in the second quarter of 2014 compared to 8.5 percent for the same period in 2013. The increase in SG&A to total revenue is primarily due to the decrease in revenue.

 

Stock-based compensation

 

On June 13, 2011, the Company granted options to acquire common stock of the Company to employees, officers and directors. The exercise price of the options is determined by the fair value of the common stock on the grant date.

 

Options expire on the earlier of ten years from the date of issuance, subject to earlier termination resulting from an optionee’s death or departure from the Company or change of control. Unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, options granted vest 30%, 30% and 40% on each of the first, second and third anniversary dates of the option grants. The vesting is also subject to certain performance conditions.

 

Compensation expense for stock options is recognized over the vesting period. During the three months ended June 30, 2014, compensation expense of $109,224 (June 30, 2013 - $1,006,736) was recognized in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of income.

 

On June 5, 2014, the Company issued 414,000 shares of common stock as fiscal 2013 compensation to the senior executives including Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operation Officer and independent directors. The shares are valued at $894,240 based on the closing price of the shares on the grant date and are recorded as stock-based compensation on the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of income.

 

Other expenses

 

Other expenses mainly consists of late delivery settlements, maintenance costs and some miscellaneous income. Other expenses in the three months ended June 30, 2014 were $10,112 compared with $390,567 in the same period of 2013. This amount is miscellaneous expenses from Xinxing Construction and JiYuan.

 

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Financing expense

 

Financing expense in the three months ended June 30, 2014 decreased to $939,852 from $2,807,094 in the same period of 2013. The decrease is mainly due to in prior year, part of interest from loan to fund Golden Bay project was expensed, as the project’s CIP balance was low, that not all related interest could be capitalized. Bank of China Macau Branch, Bank of China Singapore Branch and Bank of Communication offshore branch, which were drawn to repay mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interest in Subsidiaries and the loans from LUSO International Bank, which were drawn to repay convertible debt.

 

Provision for income taxes

 

The $128,422 provision for income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2014 decreased from $2,660,911 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 because of the sharp decrease of net profit of the second quarter of 2014.

 

Net Income

 

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 decreased 216 percent to $(6,764,041) compared to $5,853,889 in the same period of 2013. The decrease in net income was due to decrease of gross margin and impairment loss on inventory in the second quarter of 2014.

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

 

Both the basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share were $(0.20) in the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $0.17 in the same period of 2013. The number of shares outstanding did not change significantly from year to year.

 

Common shares used to calculate basic and diluted EPS

 

The weighted average shares outstanding used to calculate both the basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share were 34,497,920 shares in the three months ended June 30, 2014, and 35,086,599 shares, and 35,244,724 shares in the same period of 2013.

 

Foreign exchange

 

The company operates in China and the functional currency is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) but the reporting currency is the U.S. dollar, based on the exchange rate of the two currencies. The fluctuation of exchange rates during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the same period of 2013, when translating the operating results and financial positions at different exchange rates, created the accrued loss (gain) on foreign exchange. The gain on foreign exchange in the three months ended June 30, 2014 was $513,397, compared with a gain of $2,691,556 in the same period of 2013.

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Compared with the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013

 

Revenues

 

Our revenues are mainly derived from the sale of residential and commercial units and buildings, infrastructure work we perform for the local government and land development projects in the Baqiao New Development Zone. In the six months ended June 30, 2014, most of our revenues came from the Park Plaza project, Ankang project, Puhua Phase Two East Region and Puhua Phase three project.

 

   Six months   Six months 
   ended   Ended 
Revenues by project:  June 30, 2014   June 30, 2013 
US$          
Project Under Construction          
Puhua Phase Two East Region   8,762,792    14,676,512 
Puhua Phase Three   9,135,536    24,903,245 
Park Plaza   20,487,768    38,149,383 
Ankang Project   12,656,038    5,526,291 
Puhua Phase Four   3,485,109    - 
Projects Completed          
Puhua Phase Two West Region   559,424    5,317,033 
JunJing III   706,761    134,102 
Puhua Phase One   392,909    2,323,382 
JunJing I   433,310    - 
Other Projects   -    19,501 
Revenues from the Sale of Properties  $56,619,647   $91,049,447 

 

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The following table summarizes details of our most significant projects under construction during the six months ended June 30, 2014:

 

   Six Months   Six Months 
   Ended   Ended 
Revenues by project:  June 30,
2014
   June 30,
2013
 
US$          
Project Under Construction          
Puhua Phase Two East Region contract sales  $7,867,843   $13,725,842 
Revenue  $8,762,792   $14,676,512 
Total gross floor area (GFA) available for sale *   119,311    160,640 
GFA sold during the period   6,390    7,751 
Remaining GFA available for sale   89,107    119,377 
Percentage of completion   78.7%   64.1%
Percentage GFA sold during the period   5.4%   4.8%
Percentage GFA sold to date   25.3%   25.7%
Average sales price per GFA  $1,231   $1,771 
           
Puhua Phase Three contract sales  $3,346,112   $46,725,932 
Revenue  $9,135,540   $24,903,245 
Total gross floor area (GFA) available for sale *   129,049    129,300 
GFA sold during the period   3,200    57,567 
Remaining GFA available for sale   59,096    71,733 
Percentage of completion   77.4%   50.9%
Percentage GFA sold during the period   2.5%   44.5%
Percentage GFA sold to date   54.2%   44.5%
Average sales price per GFA  $1,046   $826 
           
Park Plaza contract sales  $15,962,555   $55,190,946 
Revenue  $20,487,765   $38,149,383 
Total gross floor area (GFA) available for sale *   107,060    149,822 
GFA sold during the period   11,928    39,499 
Remaining GFA available for sale   44,689    110,323 
Percentage of completion   94.5%   63.5%
Percentage GFA sold during the period   11.1%   26.4%
Percentage GFA sold to date   58.3%   26.4%
Average sales price per GFA  $1,338   $1,397 
           
Ankang Project contract sales  $10,701,637   $22,843,545 
Revenue  $12,656,038   $5,526,291 
Total gross floor area (GFA) available for sale *   124,919    243,152 
GFA sold during the period   15,456    52,001 
Remaining GFA available for sale   56,970    191,151 
Percentage of completion   56.1%   21.5%
Percentage GFA sold during the period   12.4%   21.4%
Percentage GFA sold to date   54.4%   21.4%
Average sales price per GFA  $692   $439 
           
Puhua Phase Four contract sales  $12,162,686   $- 
Revenue  $3,485,109   $- 
Total gross floor area (GFA) available for sale *   147,775    147,775 
GFA sold during the period   12,336    - 
Remaining GFA available for sale   135,439    147,775 
Percentage of completion   24.9%   0%
Percentage GFA sold during the period   8.3%   0%
Percentage GFA sold to date   8.3%   0%
Average sales price per GFA  $986   $ N/A 

 

*Difference in total GFA available for sale is due to addition of a new building and/or modification to floor plans.

 

Puhua Phase Two – East Region : consists of 7 middle-rise and high-rise buildings and Garden Houses with total expected revenues of approximately $122.7 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, revenue of the project decreases from $14.7 million of 2013 to $8.8 million in the second quarter of 2014.

 

Puhua Phase Three: Puhua Phase Three project covers 30,600 square meters with a total GFA of 129,049 square meters. We started pre-sale of Puhua Phase Three during the first quarter of 2013. The contract revenue for Puhua Phase Three was $59.3 million as of June 30, 2014 and we recognized $49.1 million by the end of June 2014 based on the percentage of completion method. The contract sales for Puhua Phase Three was $46.7 million as of June 30, 2013 and we recognized $24.9 million by the end of June 2013 based on the percentage of completion method.

 

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Park Plaza: In July 2009, the Company entered into a letter of intent to acquire 44,250 square meters of land in the center of Xi’an for the Park Plaza project. In March 2011, the Company officially acquired the land use right for Park Plaza. The Company intends to develop a large mid-upper income residential and commercial project on this site, with a GFA of 107,060 square meters. The four-year construction of Park Plaza started in the second quarter 2012. The contract revenue for Park Plaza was $85.8 million as of June 30, 2014, of which we recognized $83.1 million. The contract revenue for Park Plaza was $55.5 million as of June 30, 2013, of which we recognized $38.1 million. The total revenue from Park Plaza is estimated to be $154 million.

 

Ankang Project : The Ankang project-Phase I is located in Ankang city, which is approximately 260 kilometers south of Xi’an in China’s Shaanxi Province. The project consists of residential buildings and a commercial area. Construction started in the second quarter of 2012 and presales started in the fourth quarter of 2012. The contract revenue for Ankang Project was $43.2 million as of June 30, 2014 and we have recognized $30.8 million in revenue. The contract revenue for Ankang Project was $22.8 million as of June 30, 2013 and we have recognized $5.5 million in revenue.

 

Puhua Phase Four: The construction and pre-sale of Puhua Phase Four were stared in the first quarter of 2014 and have started revenue recognition since the second quarter of 2014. There was $12.1 million contract sales and we recognized $3.5 million as of June 30, 2014 based on the percentage of completion method. The Company started the revenue recognition in the second quarter of 2014, so there was no revenue in the second quarter of 2013.

 

Revenues from Projects Completed

 

The revenue from completed projects totaled $2,092,404 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $7,794,017 during the same period of 2013. Revenues from projects completed in the second quarter of 2014 were lower than those during the period of 2013, as we continue selling the completed projects, we had less remaining inventories for sale, at the same time, selling the left inventories is more slowly.

 

Other Income

 

Other income includes property management fees, rental income, revenues from construction of low income residential building for the Ankang government, the gain/loss from disposal of fixed assets, construction work provided to the third parties, and the interest income. We recognized $9,490,027 in other income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $18,095,597 in the same period of 2013. The decrease can be explained by the following table, which summarizes the breakdown of the other income and the changes during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

   For the six months ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2014   2013 
Interest income  $2,203,549   $2,904,822 
Rental income   486,292    442,498 
Income from property management services   2,383,049    1,822,193 
External construction contracts   3,411,054    12,907,295 
Gain on disposal of property and equipment   612,912    - 
Miscellaneous income   393,171    18,789 
 Total  $9,490,027   $18,095,597 

 

The decrease of construction contract income is due to that the construction of low income residential buildings for the Ankang government by Xinxing Construction was almost completed in 2013.

 

Cost of Real Estate Sales

 

The cost of real estate sales in the six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased 19 percent to $56,208,120 compared with $69,036,162 in the same period of 2013. The decrease in cost is associated with decreased revenue as revenue from Puhua Phase III and Park Plaza decrease during the first six months of 2014.

 

Gross Profit and Profit Margin

 

Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $4,499,599, representing 83 percent decrease from $26,340,062 in the same period of 2013. The gross profit margin for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was 6.8 percent compared with 24.1 percent in the same period of 2013. The decrease of gross profit is due to the decrease in revenue, the impairment write down of Park Plaza Phase I and also the adjustment of total estimate cost that the Company recorded the accumulated impact of the second quarter of 2014. As the result of change in estimated revenue and cost, the gross profit for Park Plaza decreased by 5.4 million for the six months of 2014, the Puhua Phase III decreased by 1.4 million for the six months of 2014 and the Puhua Phase II – East Region decreased by 0.3 million for the six months of 2014.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, real estate development projects with gross profits recognized as at December 31, 2012 had changes in their estimated gross profit margins. As a result of these changes of gross profit, net income for the six months ended June 30, 2013 decreased by $666,041 or a decrease of $0.020 for both basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

 

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) for the six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased to $7,866,311 from $$8,059,940 in the same period of 2013. Such increase was primarily due to increased selling expenses during the first six months of 2014 in connection with additional projects starting presale, and increased employee salary expenses, which contributed to the higher administrative expenses. SG&A accounted for 11.9 percent of total revenue in the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to 7.4 percent for the same period in 2013. The increase in the ratio of SG&A to total revenue is primarily due to the larger reductions of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

 

Stock-based Compensation

 

On June 13, 2011, the Company granted options to acquire common stock of the Company to employees, officers and directors. The exercise price of the options is determined by the fair value of the common stock on the grant date.

 

Options expire on the earlier of ten years from the date of issuance, subject to earlier termination resulting from an optionee’s death or departure from the Company or change of control. Unless otherwise determined by the board of directors of the company, options granted vest 30%, 30% and 40% on each of the first, second and third anniversary dates of the option grants. The vesting is also subject to certain performance conditions.

 

Compensation expense for stock options is recognized over the vesting period. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, compensation expense of $242,064 (June 30, 2013 - $1,104,273) was recognized in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of income.

 

On June 5, 2014, the Company issued 414,000 shares of common stock as fiscal 2013 compensation to the senior executives including Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operation Officer and independent directors. The shares are valued at $894,240 based on the closing price of the shares on the grant date and are recorded as stock-based compensation on the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of income (Note 14).

 

Other Expenses

 

Other expenses mainly consists of late delivery settlements, maintenance costs and some miscellaneous income. Other expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $14,019 compared with $450,550 in the same period of 2013. This amount is miscellaneous expenses from Xinxing Construction and Jiyuan.

 

Financing Expense

 

Financing expense in the six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased to $2,334,382 from $4,253,880 in the same period of 2013. The decrease was due to part of interest form loan to fund Golden Bay was expensed, due to the project’s CIP balance was low, that not all related interests could be capitalized.

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

The $145,458 provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased from $3,858,913 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease was mainly due to decreased operating income in the first six months of 2014 compared with the same period of 2013.

 

Net Income

 

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased 186.4 percent to $(7,538,094) compared to $8,727,154 in the same period of 2013. The decrease in net income was mainly due to increased total revenue and impairment loss on inventory during the second quarter of 2014.

 

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

 

Both the basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share were $(0.22) in the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $0.25 in the same period of 2013. The number of shares outstanding did not change significantly from year to year.

 

Common Shares Used to Calculate Basic and Diluted EPS

 

The weighted average shares outstanding used to calculate both the basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share was 34,560,976 shares in the six months ended June 30, 2014. The weighted average shares outstandings used to calculated basis earnings per share was 35,086,599 and 35,168,098 to calculated diluted earnings per share in the same period of 2013.

 

Foreign Exchange

 

The company operates in China and the functional currency is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) but the reporting currency is the U.S. dollar, based on the exchange rate of the two currencies. The fluctuation of exchange rates during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the same period of 2013, when translating the operating results and financial positions at different exchange rates created the accrued gain (loss) on foreign exchange. The loss on foreign exchange in the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $(5,998,266), compared with a gain of $3,419,601 in the same period of 2013.

 

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Cash flow discussion

 

There was a net cash outflow of $13,429,501 during the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to a net cash inflow of $94,000,500 during the same period of 2013.

 

Operating activity cash outflow was $18,208,909 in the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to operating cash outflow of $1,706,145 in the same period of 2013. The change in operating cash flow in the first six months of 2014 was mainly due to the increase of payment to government for deposit of land use right.

 

There was a cash outflow of $29,925,060 for investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to investing cash outflow of 1,310,211 for the same period of 2013. The increase is due to purchase of short term investment, and purchase of property and equipment, which mainly includes purchase of land use right for head office.

 

There was a cash inflow of $34,704,468 for financing activities for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $$97,016,856 of financing cash inflow in the same period of 2013 due to less borrowing during the first six month of 2014.

 

The U.S. holding company may require operational funding, from time to time, to pay various professional fees, such as directors’ compensation, etc. The current PRC government’s control on convertibility of RMB to U.S. dollars does not apply to paying for the operating expenses so long as the Company can present valid invoices and/or agreements to the Administration for Foreign Exchange.

 

Our PRC subsidiaries has never declared or paid dividends or made other equity distributions to the U.S. holding company.

 

The ratio of receivables to sales was 69% as of June 30, 2014 and 43% as of June 30, 2013. The change in ratio of receivables to sales does not represent the deterioration in the credit quality of our receivables or a change in our revenue recognition policies. In general, the Company does not recognize revenues until all permits including pre-sales permits are obtained. Other than the down payments made by customers upon the signing of the sales agreements, most of the balances from the sales are receivable through mortgage financings. Usually, the mortgage approval process ranges from two month to six months, depending on the bank’s credit limit and customer credit worthiness. Account receivables are determined by bank mortgage approval process. The longer the banks take to approve customer mortgages, the greater our account receivables are.

 

Debt leverage

 

Total debt consists of loans from employees and loans payable.

 

Total debt outstanding as of June 30, 2014 was $327.9 million compared with $300.7 million on December 31, 2013. Net debt outstanding (total debt less cash and restricted cash) as of June 30, 2014 was $208.6 million compared with $161.8 million on December 31, 2013. The Company’s net debt as a percentage of total capital (net debt plus shareholders’ equity) was 62.7 percent on June 30, 2014 and 54.1 percent on December 31, 2013, which mainly resulted from additional debt financing for the next 12 months. Consequently, the ratio of net debt as a percentage of total capital increased as of June 30, 2014 compared with December 31, 2013.

 

Liquidity and capital resources

 

The Company leases certain office space under various operating lease agreements with expiration dates in one year.

 

In connection with the loans borrowed from XinYing  the Company also signed a finance consulting agreement with XinYing whereby the Company is committed to pay consulting fees on a quarterly basis up to July 2015 for financing services provided.

 

Additionally, the Company had various commitments related to land use right acquisitions with unpaid balances of approximately $16.1 million. The balances are not due until the vendor removes the existing building on the land and changes the zoning status of the land use right certificate. Based on the current condition, the Company estimates that the balances will be paid in a year.

 

All future payments required under the various agreements are summarized below:

 

   Payment due by period 
Commitments and      Less than                   After 
Contingencies  Total   1 year   1-2 years   2-3 years   3-4 years   4-5 years   5 years 
Operating leases  $13,433   $13,433    $   $-   $-   $-   $- 
Consulting fees   2,835,988    2,514,669    321,319    -    -    -    - 
Land use rights   16,119,672    16,119,672         -    -    -    - 
Total  $18,969,093   $18,647,774   $321,319   $-   $-   $-   $- 

 

The Company from time to time has to renew certain real estate development licenses in the normal course of business. Management believes the Company will be able to continuously renew these licenses.

 

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Loans payable

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
         
Construction Bank of China          
Annual interest is 105% of People’s Bank of China prime rate (6.15%). The loan is secured by the Park Plaza Phase I project and land use right. The repayment schedule is as follows: November 30, 2014 - $6,447,896 (RMB 40 million); May 30, 2015 - $6,447,869 (RMB 40 million); November 30, 2015 - $9,671,803 (RMB 60 million), May 30, 2016 - $1,611,968 (RMB 10 million). The loan is also subject to certain repayment requirements based on percentage of sales contracts signed over total estimated sales amount of Park Plaza Phase I.  $24,179,509   $28,907,941 
           
Bank of China, Macau Branch          
Originally due on December 16, 2013 and extended to December 16, 2015, annual interest is based on 3-month LIBOR (“LIBOR”) rate plus 2.5%. The 3-month LIBOR rate on June 30, 2014 was 0.2281% (December 31, 2013 - 0.2442%), secured by $32,239,345 (RMB 200 million) of restricted cash.   31,000,000    31,000,000 
           
Bank of Communication Offshore Branch (Loan 1)          
Due on November 13, 2015, annual rate is 2.9%, secured by $36,269,263 (RMB 225 million) of restricted cash.   30,000,000    30,000,000 
           
Bank of China, Singapore Office          
Due on November 22, 2014, annual interest is based on 3-month LIBOR rate plus 1.55%. The 3-month LIBOR rate on June 30, 2014 was 0.2281% (December 31, 2013 - 0.2442%), secured by $32,239,345 (RMB 200 million) of restricted cash.   31,800,000    31,800,000 
           
LUSO International Bank
The Company signed an agreement for a line of credit of $9.7 million with LUSO International Bank. The amount that can be withdrawn is limited to 97% of the restricted cash secured for the line of credit. The total amount will be due on March 27, 2015. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has drawn $7,761,153 from the line of $9.7 million which is 96.5% of $ 8,059,836 (RMB 50 million) restricted cash secured. Annual interest is based on the 12-month LIBOR rate plus 2.7%. The 12-month LIBOR rate on June 30, 2014 was 0.5422% (December 31, 2013- 0. 5795%).
   7,761,153    7,761,153 
           
Xi’an Xinxing Days Hotel & Suites Co., Ltd. (“Days Hotel”) (Note 20)          
There are several loans from Days Hotel, including: $7,898,639 (RMB 49 million) due on June 31, 2014; $3,385,131 (RMB 21 million) due on October 20, 2014;$8,059,836 (RMB 50 million) due on November 13, 2014; $241,795 due on January 17, 2015 (RMB 1.5 million); $483,590 (RMB 3 million) due on March 6, 2015;$386,872 (RMB 2.4 million) due on March10, 2015; and $644,787 (RMB 4 million) due on March19, 2015; and $1,128,377 (RMB 7 million) due on October 31, 2014; and $322,393 (RMB 2 million) due on April 30, 2015. All Days Hotel loans have an annual interest rate of 20%.   22,551,422    19,905,182 
           
Shanghai XinYing Fund, LLC (“XinYing”)          
Due August 7, 2014, annual interest is 9.6% and the effective annual interest rate is 27.16% due to related finance consulting fees (Note 19), secured by 100% ownership of Xinxing Construction’s shares, corporate guarantee from Tsining, Puhua, and the Company (Note 20). The repayment schedule is as follows: August 7, 2014 – $19,343,607 (RMB 120 million).   19,343,607    21,474,470 
           
Shenzhen Qianhai Dinghui Equity Investment Fund Partnership (“Dinghui”)          
On March 22, 2013, the Company received $40,299,181 (RMB 250 million) from Dinghui to fund the acquisition of the land use rights for the Company’s Golden Bay project and/or other construction. The loan is due on March 21, 2015 with an annual interest rate of 20%.
 
In March 2014, the Company borrowed an additional $16,119,673 (RMB 100 million). The loan will be used to acquire the land use right for the Company’s head quarter. The loan is due in March 2015 with an annual effective interest rate of 20%.
 
In connection with these loans, the Company transferred 49% of Fangzhou’s common shares to Dinghui in December 2012 as security for the loan. Dinghui will not participate in the decision making, operation and profit/loss sharing of Fangzhou. Once the land use right is obtained, the Company will use the land use right as a pledge for the loan and Dinghui will revert the transferred common shares of Fangzhou back to the Company. Since Golden Bay’s land use rights were acquired before March 31, 2014, the Company and Dinghui is the process of reverting the transferred common shares of Fangzhou back to the Company. The loans are also guaranteed by the Company and the Company’s President.
   56,418,854    41,297,058 
           
Bank of Communications          
Annual interest is 120% of People’s Bank of China prime rate (6.15%). The loan is secured by a portion of the Puhua Phase III project and land use right. The repayment schedule is as follows: December 20, 2014 - $3,223,934 (RMB 20 million); June 20, 2015 - $8,059,836 (RMB 50 million); and December 20, 2015 - $16,119,673 (RMB 100 million).   27,403,443    33,037,646 
           
Bank of Xi’an, Weilai Branch
Annual interest is 130% People’s Bank of China prime rate (6.15%). The loan is secured by a portion of the Puhua Phase II project and land use right. The repayment schedule is as follows: September 21, 2014 - $4,835,902 (RMB 30 million); December 21, 2014 - $8,059,836 (RMB 50 million); April 24, 2015 - $11,283,771 (RMB 70 million). Theloan is also subject to certain repayment requirements based on percentage of sales contracts signed over total estimated sales amounts of Puhua Phase II.
   24,179,509    29,733,882 
           
Bank of Communication Offshore Branch (Loan 2)
Due on March 17, 2016, annual interest is based on 6-month LIBOR rate plus 2.8% and the loan is also subject to a 0.7% financing fee. The effective annual interest rate is 3.730% and the 6-month LIBOR rate on June 30, 2014 was 0.3238% (December 31, 2013 - 0.2442%).
   22,500,000    - 
           
Total  $297,137,495   $274,917,332 

 

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Except for the loans from Bank of China Macau Branch, Bank of China Singapore Branch and Bank of Communication Offshore Branch (Loan 1), which were drawn to repay mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interest in Subsidiaries and the loans from LUSO International Bank, which was drawn to repay convertible debt and the loan from Bank of Communication Offshore Branch (Loan 2), which will be used to repay the loans from Bank of China Singapore Branch. All other loans were drawn to directly finance construction projects and the interest paid was capitalized and allocated to various real estate construction projects or expensed if the interest costs did not meet the capitalization criteria.

 

The $36.3 million of restricted cash corresponds to a $30 million loan from Bank of Communications offshore Branch; the $32.2 million of restricted cash corresponds to a $31 million loan from Bank of China, Macau Branch; the $32.2 million of restricted cash corresponds to a $31.8 million loan from Bank of China, Singapore Branch; and $8.06 million of restricted cash corresponds to a $7.76 million loan from LUSO International Bank. Except for the $7.76 million loan from LUSO International Bank, all these borrowings were incurred in Hong Kong to repay the mandatorily redeemable preferred shares of Prax except loan from LUSO International Bank, which were drawn to repay convertible debt. However, the majority of the Company’s cash resided in mainland China and to wire funds from mainland China to Hong Kong is subject to foreign exchange restrictions imposed by the PRC government. Thus, in order for the Company to repay its Hong Kong and oversea counterparties, the Company had to utilize the special lending facilities provided by major PRC banks and foreign financial institutions (i.e. JP Morgan and Bank of China) to allow the Company to borrow outside of mainland China using cash the Company has in mainland China as guarantees.

 

The loans payable balances were secured by certain of the Company’s real estate held for development or sale and land use rights with a carrying value of $134,118,430 at June 30, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $151,078,309). The weighted average interest rate on loans payable as at June 30, 2014 was 9.27% (December 31, 2013 – 9.00%).

 

The loans from Bank of Xi’an, Weilai Branch and Construction Bank of China are subject to certain repayment terms based on certain percentage of units sold in Puhua Phase II and Park Plaza projects. Based on these repayment terms, Bank of Xi’an, Weilai Branch and Construction Bank of China can demand repayment of all remaining balances outstanding at any time.

 

The principal repayment requirements over the following 2 years are as follows:

   

Due in 1 year  $197,517,823 
1 – 2 years   99,619,672 
Total  $297,137,495 

 

Liquidity expectation

 

The Company believes that the combination of present capital resources, internally generated funds, and unused financing sources are more than adequate to meet cash requirements for the year 2014.

 

According to our 2014 business plan, the total cash inflow for the whole year will be approximately US$455 million (RMB 2.77 billion) and total cash outflow will be approximately US$436 million (RMB 2.66 billion) with a net cash inflow of approximately US$19 million (RMB 0.12 billion). The cash inflow includes cash generated from sales and financing from banks and fund companies. Despite the trend of decreasing operating cash flows, we expect the operating cash flow of the Company will improve during 2014 with more sale of Puhua project and Park Plaza units and with the commencement of our Golden Bay project. The plan was made at the beginning of the year and is adjusted throughout the year according to actual performance results. We can confirm that additional borrowings will not violate any of our debt covenants.

 

We intend to meet our liquidity requirements, including capital expenditures related to the purchase of land for the development of our future projects, through cash flow provided by operations and additional funds raised by future financings. Upon acquiring land for future developments, we intend to raise funds to develop our projects by obtaining mortgage financing mainly from local banking institutions with which we have done business in the past. We believe that our relationships with these banks are in good standing and that our real estate will secure the loans needed. We believe that adequate cash flow will be available to fund our operations.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

The Company is subject to the following market risks, including but not limited to:

 

General Real Estate Risk

 

There is a risk that the Company’s property values could go down due to general economic conditions, a weak market for real estate generally, or changing supply and demand. The Company’s property held for development and sale value, approximately $356.2 million at the end of June 30, 2014, may change due to market fluctuations. Currently, it is valued at our cost which is significantly below the market value.

 

Risk Relating to Property Sales

 

The Company may not be able to sell a property at a particular time for its full value, particularly in a poor market.

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

 

The Company conducts all of its business in the People’s Republic of China. All revenue and profit are denominated in RMB. When the RMB depreciates, it may adversely affect the Company’s financial performance.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)). Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective.

 

(b)Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

None.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

We have no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mining Safely Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

(a) Exhibits

 

Exhibit    
Number   Description of Exhibit
     
31.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
     
31.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and Rule 15d 14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
     
32.1   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer)
     
32.2   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Financial Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  China Housing & Land Development, Inc.  
       
August 14, 2014 By: /s/ Xiaohong Feng  
    Xiaohong Feng  
    Chief Executive Officer  
    (Principal Executive Officer)  
       
August 14, 2014 By: /s/ Cangsang Huang  
    Cangsang Huang  
    Chief Financial Officer  
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)  

 

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