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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JULY 31, 2016

 

o     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission File Number 000-54288

 

PRIME GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP INCORPORATED

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

NEVADA   26-4309660
(State or Other Jurisdiction   (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation or Organization)   Identification No.)

 

E-5-2, Megan Avenue 1, Block E

Jalan Tun Razak

50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

603 2162 0773

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Issuer’s
Telephone Number, including Area Code)

 

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 o

 

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 (§ 229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x  No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer o
     
Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company x
(Do not check if 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 o  No x

 

As of September 13, 2016, the issuer had outstanding 512,682,393 shares of common stock.

 

 

 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page
     
     
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
ITEM 1 Financial Statements  
     
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2016 (Unaudited) and October 31, 2015 1
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income(Loss) for the Three and Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited) 2
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited) 3
     
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 4
     
ITEM 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 22
     
ITEM 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 34
     
ITEM 4 Controls and Procedures 34
     
PART II OTHER INFORMATION  
     
ITEM 1 Legal Proceedings 35
     
ITEM 1A Risk Factors 35
     
ITEM 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 35
     
ITEM 3 Defaults upon Senior Securities 35
     
ITEM 4 Mine Safety Disclosures 35
     
ITEM 5 Other Information 35
     
ITEM 6 Exhibits 36
     
SIGNATURES   37
     

 

 

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PART I   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1  Financial Statements

PRIME GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

   July 31, 2016   October 31, 2015 
           
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $331,587   $836,794 
Time deposits   987,654    1,661,692 
Marketable securities, available-for-sale   275,197    334,452 
Rental concession   27,160    25,605 
Accounts receivable, net   162,525    112,439 
Deposits and other receivables   43,885    50,172 
Deferred tax assets   15,369     
Total current assets   1,843,377    3,021,154 
           
Rental concession, non-current   715,226    719,080 
Deferred development costs   74,363    38,566 
Construction in progress   280,274    263,222 
Property, plant and equipment, net   45,263,678    43,044,561 
           

TOTAL ASSETS

  $48,176,918   $47,086,583 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $40   $14 
Amount due to a related party   180,177    180,316 
Rental deposits from tenants   430,204    405,570 
Income tax payable   1,090,589    841,722 
Short-term bank borrowings   3,703,704    3,491,620 
Current portion of long-term bank loans   859,538    768,529 
Current portion of obligation under finance lease   2,223    2,096 
Deferred tax liabilities, current   6,790    6,401 
Accrued liabilities and other payables   285,972    369,160 
Total current liabilities   6,559,237    6,065,428 
           
Long-term liabilities:          
Long-term bank loans   10,107,461    10,111,418 
Rental deposits from tenants   17,284    16,294 
Amount due to a director   1,479,989    2,071,183 
Deferred tax liabilities   181,661    182,461 
Obligation under finance lease   1,661    3,137 
           
Total liabilities   18,347,293    18,449,921 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
           
Stockholders’ equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding        
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 512,682,393 shares issued and outstanding, as of July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015   512,683    512,683 
Additional paid-in capital   41,934,476    41,934,476 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (10,029,270)   (11,715,152)
Accumulated deficit   (2,439,458)   (1,980,135)
Total stockholders’ equity   29,978,431    28,751,872 
Non-controlling interests   (148,806)   (115,210)
Total equity   29,829,625    28,636,662 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  $48,176,918   $47,086,583 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PRIME GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares and per-share data)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three months ended July 31,   Nine months ended July 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
Revenues, net:                    
Plantation business  $25,974   $47,199   $76,420   $132,807 
Rental income   410,488    457,558    1,208,230    1,405,883 
Total revenues, net   436,462    504,757    1,284,650    1,538,690 
                     
Cost of revenues   (126,155)   (206,872)   (420,796)   (620,499)
                     
Gross profit   310,307    297,885    863,854    918,191 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
General and administrative   (125,593)   (190,719)   (396,603)   (1,169,849)
                     
Income (loss) from operations   184,714    107,166    467,251    (251,658)
                     
Other (expense) income                    
Interest income   13,364    (217)   43,795    14,312 
Interest expense   (249,901)   (286,244)   (745,593)   (904,659)
Other income       71,336        71,439 
                     
Loss before income taxes   (51,823)   (107,959)   (234,547)   (1,070,566)
                     
Income tax expense   (168,167)       (250,868)    
         

           
NET LOSS  $(219,990)  $(107,959)  $(485,415)  $(1,070,566)
                     
Net (loss) gain attributable to non-controlling interests   (11,444)   1,770    (26,092)   (20,511)
                     
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY  $(208,546)  $(109,729)  $(459,323)  $(1,050,055)
                     
Other comprehensive (loss) income:                    
- Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities   (18,536)   (25,853)   (67,930)   (25,853)
- Foreign exchange adjustment (loss) gain   (1,061,028)   (5,194,531)   1,753,812    (6,780,633)
                     
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME  $(1,288,110)  $(5,330,113)  $1,226,559   $(7,856,541)
                     
Net loss per share – Basic and diluted*  $(0.00)  $(0.00)  $(0.00)  $(0.00)
                     
Weighted average common stock outstanding – Basic and diluted   512,682,393    512,682,393    512,682,393    512,682,393 

 

* Less than $0.01 per share

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PRIME GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))

(Unaudited)

 

   Nine months ended July 31, 
   2016   2015 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss  $(485,415)  $(1,070,566)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation   388,733    461,556 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (42,434)   (43,392)
Deposits and other receivables   9,157    901 
Deferred tax assets   (15,077)    
Accounts payable   24    (4,024)
Rental concession   46,627    22,895 
Rental deposits from tenants       (157,668)
Income tax payable   193,978    (91,580)
Deferred tax liabilities   (11,657)    
Accrued liabilities and other payables   (91,229)   (99,940)
Net cash used in operating activities   (7,293)   (981,818)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Decrease (increase) in time deposits   760,231    (1,942,610)
Payments on construction in progress   (1,043)    
Purchase of marketable securities       (276,588)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (811)   (16,498)
Plantation development costs   (32,819)   (23,108)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   725,558    (2,258,804)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Repayment to related parties   (692,980)   (711,247)
Repayments on long-term bank loans   (562,890)   (11,166,073)
Proceeds from long-term bank loans       10,928,012 
Proceeds from revolving line of credit       4,162,735 
Payments on finance lease   (1,635)   (1,874)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (1,257,505)   3,211,553 
           
Foreign currency translation adjustment   34,033    (248,442)
           
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   (505,207)   (277,511)
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD   836,794    1,785,334 
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD  $331,587   $1,507,823 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION          
Cash paid for income tax  $83,623   $91,580 
Cash paid for interest  $745,593   $904,659 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PRIME GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP INCORPORATED

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1       BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

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

 

These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2015. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the operating results for the periods presented have been included in the interim period. Operating result for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016 is not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for other interim periods or the year ending October 31, 2016. The consolidated condensed financial data at October 31, 2015 is derived from audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2015, filed on January 29, 2016.

 

 

NOTE 2       ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND

 

Prime Global Capital Group Incorporated (formerly Home Touch Holding Company) (“PGCG” or “the Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on January 26, 2009. On January 25, 2011, the Company changed its name to Prime Global Capital Group Incorporated.

 

Currently, the Company, through its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the operation of durian plantation, leasing and development of commercial and residential real estate properties in Malaysia.

 

Summary of the Company’s subsidiaries

 

   

 

Name of entities

  Place of
incorporation
  Date of
incorporation
 

 

Issued capital

 

 

Nature of business

                     
1.   Union Hub Technology Sdn. Bhd. (“UHT”)  

Malaysia

 

  February 22, 2008   100,000,000 issued shares of ordinary shares of MYR 1 each   Provision of corporate service to group companies
                     
2.   Power Green Investments Limited (“PGIL”)  

British Virgin Islands

 

  July 13, 2011   1 issued share of US$ 1 each   Inactive operation
                     
3.   PGCG Properties Investment Limited (“PPIL”)  

British Virgin Islands

 

  September 1, 2011   1 issued share of US$ 1 each   Inactive operation
                     
4.   Virtual Setup Sdn. Bhd. (“VSSB”)  

Malaysia

 

  July 19, 2010   4,000,000 issued shares of ordinary shares of MYR 1 each   Operation of oil palm and durian plantation
                     
5.   PGCG Assets Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (“PGCG Assets”)  

Malaysia

 

  March 21, 2012   50,000,000 issued shares of ordinary shares of MYR 1 each   Investment in land & buildings
                     
6.   PGCG Development Sdn. Bhd. (“PGCG Development”)  

Malaysia

 

  March 21, 2012   250,000 issued shares of ordinary shares of MYR 1 each   Inactive operation

 

 

 

 

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PRIME GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP INCORPORATED

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

                     
7.   PGCG Plantations Sdn. Bhd. (“PGCG Plantation”)  

Malaysia

 

  October 4, 2011   2 issued shares of ordinary shares of MYR 1 each   Holding company of VSSB
                     
8.   Max Trend International Limited (“Max Trend”)  

Hong Kong

 

  August 19, 2010   2 issued shares of ordinary shares of HK$ 1 each   Holding company of SMTG
                     
9.   Shenzhen Max Trend Green Energy Company Limited (“SMTG”)   The People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), Shenzhen   July 7, 2011   RMB 1,000,000   De-registered in August 2015
                     
10.   Dunford Corporation Sdn. Bhd.   Malaysia   October 4, 1990   242,000 issued shares of ordinary shares of MYR 1 each   Property holding land
                     
11.   Impiana Maksima Sdn. Bhd.   Malaysia   March 15, 2013   2 issued shares of ordinary shares of MYR 1 each   Property development
                     
12.   PGCG Constructions Sdn. Bhd.   Malaysia   April 16, 2013   2 issued shares of ordinary shares of MYR 1 each   Construction of properties
                     
13.   Fiesta Senada Sdn. Bhd.       Malaysia   November 28, 2012   2 issued shares of ordinary shares of MYR 1 each   Inactive operation
                     
14.   Havana Avenue Sdn. Bhd.       Malaysia   April 4, 2014   2 issued shares of ordinary shares of MYR 1 each   Inactive operation

 

PGCG and its subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to as (the “Company”).

 

 

NOTE 3       GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTIES

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

 

For the nine months ended July 31, 2016, the Company reported a loss of $485,415 and working capital deficit of $4,715,860 as of July 31, 2016. The Company had accumulated deficit of $2,439,458 as of July 31, 2016 from recurring losses and significant short-term debt obligations maturing in less than one year (notes 8 and 9). These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon improving the profitability and the continuing financial support from its stockholders or other capital sources. Management believes that the continuing financial support from the existing shareholders or external debt financing will provide the additional cash to meet the Company’s obligations as they become due.

 

These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets and liabilities should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

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PRIME GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP INCORPORATED

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 4       SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

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

 

·Use of estimates

 

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

 

·Reclassification

 

Depreciation of $127,715 and $395,151 included in general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2015 in prior period financial statements have been reclassified to cost of revenues.


The change in time deposits was classified into cash flows from financing activities in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended July 31, 2015. The Company has reclassified these amounts as components of cash flows from investing activities. As a result of such reclassification, net cash flows from investing activities for the nine months ended July 31, 2015 has changed from net cash used in investing activities of $316,194 to $2,258,804, and net cash provided by financing activities has changed from $1,268,943 to $3,211,553.

 

·Basis of consolidation

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PGCG and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated upon consolidation.

 

·Cash and cash equivalents

 

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

 

   July 31, 2016   October 31, 2015 
Bank balances held by financial institutions located in:          
Malaysia  $256,969   $760,787 
The PRC   73,478    74,595 
    330,447    835,382 
Cash on hand in Malaysia   1,140    1,412 
   $331,587   $836,794 

 

·Time deposits

 

Time deposits represent certificates of deposits placed with a reputable financial institution with an original maturity beyond three months, expiring in October 2016.

 

·Accounts receivable

 

Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The Company extends unsecured credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business but mitigates the associated risks by performing credit checks and actively pursuing past due accounts. An allowance for doubtful accounts is established and determined based on managements’ assessment of known requirements, aging of receivables, payment history, the customer’s current credit worthiness and the economic environment. The Company will consider the allowance for doubtful accounts for any estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. For the receivables that are past due or not being paid according to payment terms, the appropriate actions are taken to exhaust all means of collection, including seeking legal resolution in a court of law. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to its customers. Based upon the aforementioned criteria, the Company wrote off $nil and $25,850 accounts receivable on uncollectible rental receivable at July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively, and recorded $23,951 and $22,579 as allowance for doubtful accounts as of July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively.

 

 

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PRIME GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP INCORPORATED

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

·Available-for-sale marketable securities

 

Available-for-sale marketable securities are reported at fair value using the market approach based on the quoted prices in active markets at the reporting date. The Company classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 1 of fair value measurements. During the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016, the Company invested in equity securities listed on Bursa Malaysia with a total cost of $246,145 and escrow funds (which invested in equity securities listed in the U.S.) with a total cost of $200,000. The Company entered into an escrow agreement with Peijin Wu Hoppe (“Hoppe”), the Company’s former director, to set up an escrow fund up to $500,000 as a reserve to indemnify Hoppe from any claim of liability until July 29, 2022, the seventh year anniversary of the termination of Director Retainer Agreement, or any mutual agreement with the Company and Hoppe. For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016, the unrealized loss representing the change in fair value of $18,536 and $67,930 respectively, was recorded as a charge to accumulated other comprehensive income in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

·Deferred development costs

 

Deferred development costs consist of replanting costs of durian such as soil amendments, cultivation, fertilization and purchase costs of sapling. Costs related to durian development projects at the Company’s plantation land are capitalized during the sapling, developing and planting durian fruit bunches and until the harvests are substantially available for commercial sale, deferred development costs will then commence to be amortized as components of plantation costs and expenses.

 

·Property, plant and equipment

 

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

 

Categories   Location of properties   Expected useful life
Freehold plantation land   Palm oil and durian plantation in Malaysia   Indefinite, as per land titles
Leasehold land under development   Leasehold land in Puncak Alam, Malaysia   Remaining lease life of 88 years, as per land titles
Freehold land under development   Freehold land in Sungai Long, Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia   Indefinite, as per land titles
Freehold land and land improvement for rental purpose   Land portion of 15 storey buildings “Menara CMY” in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia

 

 

Indefinite, as per land titles
Building structure and improvements   Building structure of commercial buildings in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, including: 12 story building “Megan Avenue” and 15 story building “Menara CMY”   33 years
Office furniture, fixture and equipment       3-10 years
Motor vehicles       5 years

 

Expenditure for maintenance and repairs is expensed as incurred. The gain or loss on the disposal of property, plant and equipment is the difference between the net sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the relevant assets and is recognized in the statement of operations.

 

Long-lived assets primarily include freehold plantation land, leasehold land held for development, freehold land and land improvement for rental purpose and building structure and improvements. In accordance with the provision of ASC Topic 360, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, the Company generally conducts its annual impairment evaluation to its long-lived assets, usually in the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate. The recoverability of long-lived assets is measured at the asset group. If the total of the expected undiscounted future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying amount of the asset. There has been no impairment charge for the periods presented.

 

 

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PRIME GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP INCORPORATED

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

The Company has separately identified the portion of freehold land and building structure, in which freehold land is not subject to amortization and buildings are to be amortized over 33 years on a straight-line method.

 

Policy for Capitalizing Development Cost

 

The cost of buildings and improvements includes the purchase price of property, legal fees and other acquisition costs. Costs directly related to planning, developing, initial leasing and constructing a property are capitalized and classified as Real Estate in the consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized development costs include interest, and other direct project costs incurred during the period of development. As of July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015, there was no such capitalized interest.

 

A variety of costs are incurred in the acquisition, development and leasing of properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease involves a degree of judgment. The Company adopts the capitalization policy on development properties, which is guided by ASC Topic 835-20 “Interest – Capitalization of Interest” and ASC Topic 970 “Real Estate - General”. The costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. The Company considers a construction project as substantially completed and held available for occupancy upon the receipt of certificates of occupancy, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. The Company ceases capitalization on the portion (1) substantially completed and (2) occupied or held available for occupancy, and capitalizes only those costs associated with the portion under construction.

 

The Company capitalizes leasing costs which include commissions paid to outside brokers, legal costs incurred to negotiate and document a lease agreement and any internal costs that may be applicable. The Company allocates these costs to individual tenant leases and amortizes them over the related lease term.

 

·Finance leases

 

Leases that transfer substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership to the lessee, other than legal title, are accounted for as finance leases. Substantially all of the risks or benefits of ownership are deemed to have been transferred if any one of the four criteria is met: (i) transfer of ownership to the lessee at the end of the lease term, (ii) the lease containing a bargain purchase option, (iii) the lease term exceeding 75% of the estimated economic life of the leased asset, (iv) the present value of the minimum lease payments exceeding 90% of the fair value. At the inception of a finance lease, the Company as the lessee records an asset and an obligation at an amount equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments. The leased asset is amortized over the shorter of the lease term or its estimated useful life if title does not transfer to the Company, while the leased asset is depreciated in accordance with the Company’s depreciation policy if the title is to eventually transfer to the Company. The periodic rent payments made during the lease term are allocated between a reduction in the obligation and interest element using the effective interest method in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 835-30, “Imputation of Interest”.

 

·Revenue recognition

 

The Company recognizes its revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition”, upon the delivery of its plantation products when: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery has occurred, (3) the sales price is fixed or determinable and (4) collection is probable.. The Company’s sale arrangements do not contain general rights of return.

 

(a)       Plantation revenue

 

Revenue from the sale of palm oil is recognized upon confirmation of the weight of fresh fruit bunches and shipment to the customer, when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred and risk of loss has passed, the sales price is fixed or determinable at the date of sale, and collectability is reasonably assured.

 

Pursuant to a 8-K filing on September 23, 2015, in order to concentrate on durian plantation, the Company suspended the direct operation of oil palm plantation and leased out the oil palm land to a third party under an operating lease for 30 months from September 21, 2015 to March 20, 2018. Pursuant to this tenancy agreement, the tenant is entitled to manage the plantation, harvest and sell palm oil fresh fruit bunches and receive all proceeds thereto. Rental income of $25,974 and $76,420 was recognized for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016, respectively and included in revenue from plantation business. No rental income was recognized for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2015.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

As of July 31, 2016, the minimum future rental receivables on the oil palm land to be collectible are as follows:

 

Period ending July 31:    
2017  $103,704 
2018   60,494 
      
Total  $164,198 

 

(b)       Rental income

 

The Company generally leases the units under operating leases with terms of two years or less. For the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company has recorded $1,208,230 and $1,405,883 in lease revenue, based upon its annual rental over the life of the lease under operating lease, using the straight-line method in accordance with ASC Topic 970-605, “Real Estate – General – Revenue Recognition” (“ASC Topic 970-605”).

 

As of July 31, 2016, the commercial buildings for lease are as follows:

 

 

Name of commercial building

Number of units

(by floor)

Footage area

(square feet)

Vacancy percentage
Megan Avenue 12 19,987 42%
Menara CMY 15 91,848 0%

 

The Company expects to record approximately $1.6 million in annual lease revenue under the operating lease arrangements in the next twelve months through July 31, 2017.

 

·Rental concession

 

The Company leases store location and office spaces to the tenants under operating lease arrangements. The Company receives rental income from the real estates it owns for a stated period of times. Rental income is recognized over the life of the operating lease agreement as it is earned in the period under ASC Topic 970-605. The typical leases contain initial terms of one to two years with renewal options and do not contain escalating rent amounts. Under the lease agreement of Menara CMY, the initial term of lease is one year. Provided that there are no existing breaches by the tenant, an irrecoverable annual renewal option is granted for up to twenty-nine years, with a maximum aggregate term of thirty years. Nine-months’ rent-free period under the operating lease agreement is treated as long-term rental concession, which is being amortized as an offset to revenues collected over the term of the underlying lease of 30 years on a straight-line basis.

 

   July 31, 2016   October 31, 2015 
Rental concession:          
Current portion  $27,160   $25,605 
Non-current portion   715,226    719,080 
           
Total  $742,386   $744,685 

 

The estimated amortization on long-term rental concession in the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

 

Period ending July 31:    
2017  $27,160 
2018   27,160 
2019   27,160 
2020   27,160 
2021   27,160 
Thereafter   606,586 
      
Total  $742,386 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

As of July 31, 2016, the minimum future rental receivables on the commercial properties to be collectible in the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

 

Period ending July 31:    
2017  $1,646,419 
2018   1,629,630 
2019   1,629,630 
2020   1,629,630 
2021   1,629,630 
Thereafter   36,395,061 
      
Total  $44,560,000 
      

 

The Company also records operating costs directly attributable to the leasing properties, such as real estate taxes, depreciation of the leased properties and maintenance fees, which are charged to expense when incurred.

 

·Cost of revenues

 

Cost of revenue on plantation sales includes material supplies, subcontracting costs and transportation costs incurred for planting, fertilizing and harvesting the palm oil tree. Shipping and handling costs associated with the distribution of fresh fruit bunches to the customers are also included in cost of revenues.

 

Cost related to the real estate business include costs associated with depreciation, land tax, on-site and property management personnel, repairs and maintenance, property insurance, marketing, landscaping and other on-site and related administrative costs. Utility expenses are paid directly by tenants.

 

·Comprehensive income

 

ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income” establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances. Comprehensive income as defined includes all changes in equity during a period from non-owner sources. Accumulated other comprehensive income, as presented in the accompanying statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) consists of changes in unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation and cumulative net change in the fair value of available-for-sale investments held at the balance sheet date.

 

·Non-controlling interests

 

Non-controlling interests represent the equity interest in the capital contributions, income and loss of less than wholly-owned and consolidated entities that is not attributable to the Company.

 

·Income taxes

 

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

 

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

 

The Company conducts major businesses in Malaysia and are subject to tax in its own jurisdiction. As a result of its business activities, the Company will file separate tax returns that are subject to examination by the local and foreign tax authorities.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

·Foreign currencies translation

 

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

 

The functional currency of the Company is the United States Dollars (“US$”) and the accompanying financial statements have been expressed in US$. In addition, the Company maintains its books and record in a local currency, Malaysian Ringgit (“MYR” or “RM”), Hong Kong Dollars (“HK$”) and Renminbi Yuan (“RMB”), which is functional currency as being the primary currency of the economic environment in which the entity operates.

 

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

 

Translation of amounts from the local currency of the Company into US$1 has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective periods:

 

   As of and for the period ended July 31, 
   2016   2015 
Period-end RMB : US$1 exchange rate   6.6430    6.1997 
Period-average RMB : US$1 exchange rate   6.5223    6.1151 
Period-end HK$ : US$1 exchange rate   7.7566    7.7515 
Period-average HK$ : US$1 exchange rate   7.7621    7.7534 
Period-end MYR : US$1 exchange rate   4.0500    3.8200 
Period-average MYR : US$1 exchange rate   4.1285    3.6034 

 

·Related parties

 

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

 

·Segment reporting

 

ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting” establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments on a basis consistent with the Company’s internal organization structure as well as information about geographical areas, business segments and major customers in financial statements. During the period ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company operates in two reportable operating segments in Malaysia.

 

·Fair value of financial instruments

 

The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments (excluding obligation under finance lease): cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, accounts receivable, deposits and other receivables, short-term bank borrowings, long-term bank loans and available-for-sale marketable securities, amount due to a director, accrued liabilities and other payables approximate at their fair values because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments.

 

Management believes, based on the current market prices or interest rates for similar debt instruments, the fair value of its obligation under finance lease approximates the carrying amount.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

The Company also follows the guidance of the ASC Topic 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” ("ASC 820-10"), with respect to financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value. ASC 820-10 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

 

☐☐Level 1 : Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

 

☐☐Level 2 : Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

 

☐☐Level 3 : Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions

 

·Recent accounting pronouncements

 

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

 

 

NOTE 5 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

  July 31, 2016   October 31, 2015 
Freehold plantation land  $7,845,805   $7,845,805 
Leasehold land under development   4,276,764    4,276,764 
Freehold land under development   18,091,173    18,091,173 
Freehold land and land improvement for rental purpose commercial building   15,191,123    15,191,123 
Building structure and improvements   15,857,410    15,857,410 
Office furniture, fixture and equipment   126,443    125,631 
Motor vehicles   166,047    166,047 
Foreign translation difference   (14,395,948)   (17,096,349)
    47,158,817    44,457,604 
Less: accumulated depreciation   (2,317,584)   (1,928,852)
Less: foreign translation difference   422,445    515,809 
           
   $45,263,678   $43,044,561 

 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015 was $132,579 and $149,178, respectively.

 

Depreciation expense for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015 was $388,733 and $461,556, respectively.

 

Both commercial buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are pledged against the bank loans (note 8 and 9).

 

In April 2015, the Company’s development order regarding the development of 21.8921 hectares (54.10 acres) leasehold land located in Puncak Alam, Malaysia was approved by the Kuala Selangor District Council. The approved order allows the Company to proceed with its plans to construct its Shah Alam 2 Eco Residential Development project. In November 2015, the Company submitted a request to convert some of its planned semi-detached and bungalow home parcels into cluster semi-detached homes to improve the marketability of the Company’s proposed development. On March 4, 2016, the Company received notification from the Kuala Selangor District Council that its revised Development Order relating to the Puncak Alam land was approved on February 24, 2016.

 

Pursuant to an 8-K filed on July 1, 2016, PGCG Assets Holdings Sdn Bhd, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary (“PGCG Assets”), entered into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to this Quarterly Report and incorporated herein by reference) with Yong Tai Berhad, a public listed corporation in the main market of Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“YTB”) engaged in the business of commercial and residential property development, to jointly develop our land (the “Land”) located at Puncak Alam (the “Proposed JV”). Under the MOU, the parties agreed to use their best efforts to negotiate exclusively with each other regarding the terms and conditions of the definitive agreement to jointly develop the Land.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Pursuant to the MOU, the parties agreed that PGCG Assets and YTB shall be entitled to 20% and 80%, respectively, of the estimated Gross Development Value of the Proposed JV, or at such percentage of estimated gross development value as may be mutually agreed upon at a later date between the parties. The gross development value of the Proposed JV is estimated to be Ringgit Malaysia Five Hundred Ten Million [RM510,000,000.00] or approximately United States Dollars One Hundred Twenty Five Million [USD125,000,000.00] based on the exchange rate of USD1 : RM4.08 as at 9.00am, 14.06.2016. This estimated Gross Development Value is an estimate and may be revised accordingly during the negotiation of the terms of the definitive agreement.

 

The participation of the parties in the Proposed JV is conditional upon the following conditions precedent being fulfilled on or before 5.00pm, Malaysian time on the expiry of 4 months from the date of this MOU with an automatic extension of 2 months from the expiry therefrom or such later date as agreed between the parties (“Termination Date”):

 

  (i) finalization of the negotiations between the parties and the terms and conditions and execution and delivery of the definitive agreement, in the form and substance that is satisfactory to the parties;

 

  (ii) completion of all viability studies, assessments and due diligences as required by YTB including but not limited to financial, legal, tax, technical and business due diligences and due diligence on the Proposed JV, and the parties being satisfied with the results of such viability studies, assessments and due diligences;

 

  (iii) The parties shall use reasonable efforts to negotiate and enter into the definitive agreement which will reflect the terms of this MOU and contain such other provisions as are usual and customary in transactions of this nature including customary representations and warranties, customary conditions to closing, indemnifications and covenants and the parties are satisfied on the warranties as agreed between the parties.

 

If the definitive agreement concerning the Proposed JV is not executed by 5.00pm, Malaysian time on the Termination Date (or such later date as agreed between the parties) for whatever reason, then the parties are released from all further obligations and liabilities under the MOU. The MOU is governed by the laws of Malaysia.

 

YTB is currently conducting its feasibility studies and business and market due diligence. The Company suspended its plans for obtaining further approvals pending YTB’s determination of whether it elects to proceed with the Proposed JV. In the event YTB elects not to proceed with the Proposed JV, the Company may also suspend its development efforts until market conditions improve. As of the approval date of these financial statements, no definitive agreement has been concluded. 

 

NOTE 6       AMOUNTS DUE TO RELATED PARTIES

 

  July 31, 2016   October 31, 2015 
Current portion:        
Amount due to a related party, unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand,        
Mr. Pua Wooi Khang, a subsidiary’s former director  $180,177   $180,316 
           
Non-current portion:          
           
Amount due to a related party, unsecured, interest-free and not expected to be repaid in the next twelve months          
Mr. Weng Kung Wong, the Company’s director  $1,479,989   $2,071,183 

 

 

NOTE 7       ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER PAYABLES

 

Accrued liabilities and other payables consist of the following:

 

  July 31, 2016   October 31, 2015 
Accrued operating expenses  $55,647   $115,883 
Accrued interest expense   61,477    57,957 
Potential tax penalty liability (Note 11)   135,000    135,000 
Other payable   33,848    60,320 
   $285,972   $369,160 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 8       BANK LOANS

 

  July 31, 2016   October 31, 2015 
Bank loans from financial institutions in Malaysia,          
Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad  $8,692,386   $8,692,957 
RHB Bank Berhad   2,274,613    2,186,990 
    10,966,999    10,879,947 
Less: current portion   (859,538)   (768,529)
 Bank loans, net of current portion  $10,107,461   $10,111,418 

 

15 Story Bank Loan

 

In December 2012, the Company, through PGCG Assets obtained a loan in the principal amount of RM41,000,000 from Hong Leong Bank Berhad, a financial institution in Malaysia to finance the acquisition of a fifteen story office building property, which bears interest at a rate of 1.75% per annum over the lending rate, variable rate quoted by the bank, with 180 monthly installments over a period of 15 years and will mature on January 31, 2028. The outstanding amount was fully repaid by a new loan of RM40,000,000 refinanced by Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad in December 2014, which bears interest at a rate of 1% per annum over the lending rate, currently 6.85% per annum, with 120 monthly installments of RM476,898 each (including interests) over a period of 10 years or until full settlement and will mature in December 2024.

 

The loan from Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad is secured by the first party charge over 15-story commercial office building “Menara CMY” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, deed of assignment of rental proceeds over the rights and interest to the rental of the 15-story commercial office building and is personally guaranteed by the director and chief executive officer of the Company, Mr. Weng Kung Wong and a subsidiary of the Company, UHT. The loan is also secured by a debenture incorporating fixed and floating charge for RM55 million plus interest thereon over the assets of PGCG Assets. The cost of funds was 7.85% and 7.60% per annum for the periods ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

12 Story Bank Loan

 

In May 2013, the Company, through PGCG Assets obtained a loan in the aggregate amount of RM9,840,000 from RHB Bank Berhad, a financial institution in Malaysia to finance the acquisition of a twelve story office building property, which bears interest at a rate of 1.90% per annum below the lending rate, variable rate quoted by the bank, with 288 monthly installments over a period of 24 years and will mature in 2037.

 

The loan is secured by the 12-story commercial office building “Megan Avenue” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and is personally guaranteed by the director and chief executive officer of the Company, Mr. Weng Kung Wong and a director of the Company’s subsidiary, Mr. Kok Wai Chai and a subsidiary of the Company, UHT. The cost of funds was 4.70%-4.95% per annum for the periods ended July 31, 2016 and 2015.

 

As of July 31, 2016, the minimum future payments of the aggregate bank loans in the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

 

Period ending July 31:     
2017  $859,538 
2018   920,278 
2019   986,937 
2020   1,058,371 
2021   1,137,498 
Thereafter   6,004,377 
      
Total:  $10,966,999 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 9       SHORT-TERM BANK BORROWINGS

 

The revolving line of credit was granted concurrent with the term loans and pursuant to the same facility letter (see Note 8) by Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad to the Company, which provided for up to RM15,000,000 (equal to $3,703,704) for its working capital purpose. The line bears interest at an annual rate of 1.5% above the bank’s cost of funds on a daily basis. The line is repayable on demand or at rollover options of 1, 3, 6 & 12 months. The effective interest rate was 4.93% per annum for the quarter ended July 31, 2016.

 

The aggregate amount outstanding under the revolving line of credit was $3,703,704 at July 31, 2016.

 

 

NOTE 10       OBLIGATION UNDER FINANCE LEASE

 

The Company purchased a motor vehicle under a finance lease agreement with the effective interest rate of 3.70% per annum, due through April 8, 2018, with principal and interest payable monthly. The obligation under the finance lease is as follows:

 

   July 31, 2016   October 31, 2015 
           
Finance lease  $4,598   $6,193 
Less: interest expense   (714)   (960)
           
Net present value of finance lease  $3,884   $5,233 
           
Current portion  $2,223   $2,096 
Non-current portion   1,661    3,137 
           
Total  $3,884   $5,233 

 

As of July 31, 2016, the maturities of the finance lease for the remaining term is as follows:

 

Period ending July 31:     
2017  $2,223 
2018   1,661 
      
Total  $3,884 

 

 

NOTE 11       INCOME TAXES

 

The local (United States) and foreign components of loss before income taxes were comprised of the following:

 

   Nine months ended July 31, 
   2016   2015 
Tax jurisdictions from:          
– Local  $(105,349)  $(140,869)
– Foreign, representing:          
Malaysia   (129,198)   (924,613)
Hong Kong        
The PRC       (5,084)
           
Loss before income taxes  $(234,547)  $(1,070,566)

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Provision for income taxes consisted of the following:

 

   Nine months ended July 31, 
   2016   2015 
Current:          
– Local  $   $ 
– Foreign, representing:          
BVI        
Malaysia   277,601     
Hong Kong         
The PRC        
           
Deferred:          
– Local        
– Foreign   (26,733)    
           
Income tax expense  $250,868   $ 

 

The effective tax rate in the periods presented is the result of the mix of income earned in various tax jurisdictions that apply a broad range of income tax rates. During the periods presented, the Company has a number of subsidiaries that operates in different countries and are subject to tax in the jurisdictions in which the subsidiaries operate, as follows:

 

United States of America

 

PGCG is registered in the State of Nevada and is subject to United States of America tax law. As of July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015, the operations in the United States of America incurred $545,150 and $467,838, respectively of cumulative net operating losses which can be carried forward to offset future taxable income. The net operating loss carryforwards begin to expire in 2031, if unutilized. The Company has provided for a full valuation allowance of $190,803 (October 31, 2015: $163,743) against the deferred tax assets on the expected future tax benefits from the net operating loss carryforwards as the management believes it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized in the future.

 

The Company has adopted ASC 740-10 “Accounting for Income Taxes” and recorded a liability for an uncertain income tax position, tax penalties and any imputed interest thereon. The amount, recorded as an obligation in accrued liabilities and other payables, is $135,000 (Note 7) at July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015 in respect of potential tax penalty of the late filing of IRS return.

 

British Virgin Islands

 

Under the current BVI law, the Company’s subsidiaries are not subject to tax on income. No provision for income tax is required due to operating loss incurred.

 

Hong Kong

 

Max Trend is subject to Hong Kong Profits Tax, which is charged at the statutory income rate of 16.5% on its assessable income. No provision for income tax is required due to operating loss incurred. The Company has provided for a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets of $1,065 at July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015, on the expected future tax benefits from the net operating loss carryforwards as the management believes it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized in the future.

 

The PRC

 

SMTG is subject to the Corporate Income Tax governed by the Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China with a unified statutory income tax rate of 25%. No provision for income tax is required since SMTG deregistered in August 2015.

 

 

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PRIME GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP INCORPORATED

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Malaysia

 

All of the Company’s subsidiaries operating in Malaysia are subject to the Malaysia Corporate Tax Laws at a progressive income tax rate starting from 20% (for company with paid up capital not more than RM2.5 million and on the first RM 500,000 income) and 25% (on all income for company with paid up capital more than RM2.5 million and on the remaining balance of income after the first RM500,000 income charged at 20% for company with paid up capital not more than RM2.5 million) on the assessable income for its tax year. A reconciliation of loss before income taxes to the effective tax rate as follows:

 

   Nine months ended July 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Loss before income taxes  $(129,198)  $(924,613)
Statutory income tax rate   25%    20% 
Income tax at statutory tax rate   (32,299)   (184,923)
Tax effect of non-deductible expenses   10,823    92,311 
Tax effect of different tax rate   3,019     
Tax effect of non-business source rental income   243,738     
Net operating loss   25,587    92,612 
           
Income tax expense  $250,868     

 

The following table sets forth the significant components of the aggregate deferred tax assets of the Company as of July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015:

 

   July 31, 2016   October 31, 2015 
Deferred tax assets:          
Capital loss  $9,869   $6,359 
Accrued interest expenses   15,369     
           
Net operating loss carryforwards:          
- United States of America   190,803    163,743 
- Malaysia   235,436    183,405 
- Hong Kong   1,065    1,065 
- PRC        
Total deferred tax assets   452,542    354,572 
Less: valuation allowance   (437,173)   (354,572)
           
Deferred tax assets  $15,369   $ 

 

Deferred tax liabilities, current                
Rental concession   $ 6,790     $ 6,401  
                 
Deferred tax liabilities, non-current                
Property, plant and equipment     2,855       2,691  
Rental concession     178,806       179,770  
    $ 181,661     $ 182,461  

 

 

NOTE 12       STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

As of July 31, 2016, the number of shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding is 512,682,393 shares. There are no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 13       SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

(a)Business segment reporting

 

The Company currently operates two reportable business segments, as defined by ASC Topic 280:

 

·Plantation business – oil palm and durian plantation in Malaysia
·Real estate business – acquisition, development and leasing of commercial and residential real estate properties in Malaysia

 

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (see Note 4). Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is shown as below:

 

   Three months ended July 31, 2016 
   Plantation Business   Real Estate Business   Corporate   Total 
                     
Revenues  $25,974   $417,122   $   $443,096 
Inter-segment revenue       (6,634)       (6,634)
Revenues, net   25,974    410,488        436,462 
Cost of revenues       (126,155)       (126,155)
Gross profit   25,974    284,333        310,307 
Depreciation   1,970    127,645    2,964    132,579 
Net income (loss)   7,251    (132,109)   (95,132)   (219,990)
Total assets   6,186,616    41,587,087    403,215    48,176,918 
Expenditure for long-lived assets  $5   $14   $   $19 

 

   Three months ended July 31, 2015 
   Plantation Business   Real Estate Business   Corporate   Total 
                     
Revenues  $47,199   $464,775   $   $511,974 
Inter-segment revenue       (7,217)       (7,217)
Revenues, net   47,199    457,558        504,757 
Cost of revenues   (15,518)   (191,354)       (206,872)
Gross profit   31,681    266,204        297,885 
Depreciation   4,867    138,850    5,461    149,178 
Net income (loss)   75,128    (74,110)   (108,977)   (107,959)
Total assets   6,653,629    46,240,621    339,813    53,234,063 
Expenditure for long-lived assets  $   $   $   $ 

 

   Nine months ended July 31, 2016 
   Plantation Business   Real Estate Business   Corporate   Total 
                     
Revenues  $76,420   $1,227,719   $   $1,304,139 
Inter-segment revenue       (19,489)       (19,489)
Revenues, net   76,420    1,208,230        1,284,650 
Cost of revenues       (420,796)       (420,796)
Gross profit   76,420    787,434        863,854 
Depreciation   2,946    374,968    10,819    388,733 
Net income (loss)   10,563    (230,649)   (265,329)   (485,415)
Total assets   6,186,616    41,587,087    403,215    48,176,918 
Expenditure for long-lived assets  $484   $1,370   $   $1,854 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

   Nine months ended July 31, 2015 
   Plantation Business   Real Estate Business   Corporate   Total 
                     
Revenues  $132,807   $1,428,212   $   $1,561,019 
Inter-segment revenue       (22,329)       (22,329)
Revenues, net   132,807    1,405,883        1,538,690 
Cost of revenues   (77,788)   (542,711)       (620,499)
Gross profit   55,019    863,172        918,191 
Depreciation   15,064    429,596    16,896    461,556 
Net income (loss)   46,655    (660,250)   (456,971)   (1,070,566)
Total assets   6,653,629    46,240,621    339,813    53,234,063 
Expenditure for long-lived assets  $16,498   $   $   $16,498 

 

All long-lived assets are located in Malaysia.

 

 

NOTE 14       CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK

 

The Company is exposed to the following concentrations of risk:

 

(a)       Major customers

 

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, the customer who accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s revenues is presented as follows:

 

      Three months ended July 31, 2016   July 31, 2016 
   Business segment  Revenues   Percentage
of revenues
   Trade accounts
receivable
 
                   
Customer H  Real estate  $401,335    92%   $135,802 

 

 

      Three months ended July 31, 2015   July 31, 2015 
   Business segment  Revenues   Percentage
of revenues
   Trade accounts
Receivable
 
                   
Customer H  Real estate  $444,226    88%   $143,979 

 

 

      Nine months ended July 31, 2016   July 31, 2016 
   Business segment  Revenues   Percentage
of revenues
   Trade accounts
receivable
 
                   
Customer H  Real estate  $1,178,994    92%   $135,802 

 

 

      Nine months ended July 31, 2015   July 31, 2015 
   Business segment  Revenues   Percentage
of revenues
   Trade accounts
receivable
 
                   
Customer H  Real estate  $1,358,439    88%   $143,979 

 

All customers are located in Malaysia.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

(b)       Major vendors

 

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016, no vendor accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s purchases.

 

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2015, the vendor who accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s purchases is presented as follows:

 

   Three months ended July 31, 2015   July 31, 2015 
   Purchase   Percentage
of purchase
   Trade accounts
payable
 
             
Vendor E  $1,624    11%     
Vendor F   4,140    27%     

 

   Nine months ended July 31, 2015   July 31, 2015 
   Purchase   Percentage
of purchase
   Trade accounts
payable
 
             
Vendor E  $13,233    17%     
Vendor F   26,836    35%     

 

All vendors are located in Malaysia.

 

(c)Credit risk

 

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

 

(d)Interest rate risk

 

The Company’s exposure to interest rate risk primarily relates to the interest income generated from excess cash invested in time deposits, and interest expense incurred on bank borrowings. The Company has not used derivative financial instruments in its investment portfolio in order to reduce this risk. The Company has not been exposed nor does it anticipate being exposed to material risks due to changes in interest rates.

 

(e)Exchange rate risk

 

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

 

(f)Economic and political risks

 

Substantially all of the Company’s services are conducted in Malaysia and Asian region. The Company’s operations are subject to various political, economic, and other risks and uncertainties inherent in Malaysia. Among other risks, the Company’s operations are subject to the risks of restrictions on transfer of funds; export duties, quotas, and embargoes; domestic and international customs and tariffs; changing taxation policies; foreign exchange restrictions; and political conditions and governmental regulations in Malaysia.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2016

(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 15       COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

(a)       Operating lease commitment

 

As of July 31, 2016, the Company occupied its own building premises and has no future minimum rental payments due under various operating leases in the next twelve months.

 

(b)       Capital commitment

 

As of July 31, 2016, the Company does not have any significant capital commitments.

 

(c)       Indemnification agreements

 

The Company entered into an indemnification agreement with each of its independent directors, pursuant to which the Company agreed to indemnify the independent directors against expenses, judgments, fines, penalties or other amount actually and reasonably incurred by the independent directors in connection with any proceeding if the independent directors acted in good faith and in the best interests of the Company.

 

 

NOTE 16       SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In accordance with ASC Topic 855, “Subsequent Events”, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued, the Company has evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after July 31, 2016 up through the filing date of these condensed consolidated financial statements. During the period, the Company did not have any material recognizable subsequent events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Forward-looking statements

 

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and our future operating results could differ materially from those discussed herein. Certain statements contained in this discussion, including, without limitation, statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "expects" and the like, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligation to update any such factors or to announce publicly the results of any revisions of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

 

Unless otherwise noted, all currency figures quoted as “U.S. dollars”, “dollars” or “$” refer to the legal currency of the United States. References to “MYR” or “RM” are to the Malaysian Ringgit, the legal currency of Malaysia. Throughout this report, assets and liabilities of the Company’s subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at average rates prevailing during the period. The gains and losses resulting from translation of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income within the statement of stockholders’ equity.

 

Overview

 

During the three months ended July 31, 2016, we operated in two business segments: (i) our oilseeds and durian plantation business; and (ii) our real estate business. Our oilseeds and durian plantation business is operated through Virtual Setup Sdn. Bhd., or VSSB, and our real estate business is primarily operated through PGCG Assets Holdings Sdn. Bhd., or PGCG Assets, and Dunford Corporation Sdn Bhd.

 

Summarized financial information regarding each revenue generating segment for the three months ended July 31, 2016 is as follows:

 

   Three months ended July 31, 2016 
   Plantation Business   Real Estate Business   Corporate   Total 
                     
Revenues  $25,974   $417,122   $   $443,096 
Inter-segment revenue       (6,634)       (6,634)
Revenues, net   25,974    410,488        436,462 
Cost of revenues       (126,155)       (126,155)
Gross profit   25,974    284,333        310,307 
Depreciation   1,970    127,645    2,964    132,579 
Net income/(loss)   7,251    (132,109)   (95,132)   (219,990)
Total assets   6,186,616    41,587,087    403,215    48,176,918 
Expenditure for long-lived assets  $5   $14   $   $19 

 

Our initial business plan launched in July 2010 broadly contemplated the development, distribution and operation of mobile and online social networking, ecommerce and search products and services. However, as a result of the challenges we experienced in implementing our m-commerce business plan, we entered the palm oil plantation and real estate businesses in 2012 and in 2014 discontinued our software and consumer goods distribution businesses. Since the commencement of our business segments, we (through our subsidiaries):

 

  Acquired a palm oil plantation in Malaysia which is operated through VSSB (July 8, 2011);
     
  Acquired 21.8921 hectares (54.10 acres) of vacant development land located in Selangor, Malaysia, which is subject to a 99-year leasehold, expiring July 30, 2100 (March 30, 2012);

 

 

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  Acquired Dunford Corporation Sdn. Bhd., or Dunford, whose primary assets consist of two parcels of undeveloped land located in Selangor, Malaysia aggregating approximately 31 acres (April 18, 2012);

 

  Acquired a 15 story commercial building located at Geran 10010, Lot 238 Section 43, Town and District of Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (August 2, 2012); and

 

  Acquired a 12 story commercial building located at Megan Avenue 1, No. 189, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (August 14, 2012).

 

As we continue to develop, we may continue to experience significant fluctuations in revenue which may cause our gross profit to fluctuate.

 

Challenges From Our Oilseeds Operations

 

The oilseeds business is a highly regulated industry with prices subject to wide fluctuations due to factors beyond our control such as weather conditions, competition, global demand and government policies. Management has limited experience operating in this industry and may not be able to successfully navigate all industry specific factors in addition to any geopolitical factors in Malaysia. If we are not able to successfully respond to any of these or other factors, our business operations and financial results may be adversely affected. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully operate a multi-national oilseeds business in conjunction with our other business segments given management’s limited experience.

 

We focused on the maintenance and operation of its oil palm plantation in Malaysia. We believes that the value of its oil palm plantation has increased since its acquisition, and while it has not pursued any discussions or received any formal offers regarding the sale of its plantation, it may consider sales offers in the future if a sale would maximize return to its investors. Due to challenges associated with labor shortages and labor management, we contracted out the management and operation of our oil palm plantation to BJ Bentong Trading effective from September 21, 2015 to March 20, 2018.

 

We commenced planting premium durian, of the “Musang King” variety, in the first quarter of calendar year 2014. As of the date of this report, we have replanted 130 acres of our oil palm with premium durian trees. We planted an average of 35 trees per acre and anticipate an average production of 50 grade A fruits per tree for each of the two growing seasons per year.

 

Premium durian trees require approximately 5 years to mature and produce grade A fruits. Accordingly, we do not expect revenue from our durian orchard until calendar year 2019, the earliest. At this time, we do not expect our durian orchard to exceed 130 acres in the near future.

 

Challenges From Our Real Estate Operations 

 

Commercial Buildings

 

We generate rental income from our 12 story and 15 story commercial properties and anticipate generating income from the sale of developed properties. As of the date of this report, 3 of the 12 stories of our 12 story building have been leased to tenants at market rates. We are actively attempting to lease our 7 vacant units. We occupy the remaining two stories as our corporate headquarters.

 

Our 15 story building is fully leased to Le Apple which operates a boutique hotel on the premises. The Rental Agreement has an initial term of one (1) year commencing December 1, 2013 and expiring November 30, 2014. Provided that there are no existing breaches by Le Apple, we will be required to renew the lease for additional one-year terms up to twenty nine years, for a maximum aggregate term of thirty years. The initial monthly rental rate is RM550,000 (approximately US$133,220) and is increased every three years by 5% to 10% or to the then prevailing market rate, whichever is lower.

 

Residential Property Development

 

On June 10, 2015, we received approval to develop our leasehold land located in Puncak Alam. Due to challenges in the current Malaysian real property market, in November 2015, we submitted a request to convert some our planned semi-detached and bungalow home parcels into cluster semi-detached homes to improve the marketability of the development. We received approval of our revised development plan March 4, 2016.

 

On July 1, 2016, PGCG Assets Holdings Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia corporation and our wholly owned subsidiary (“PGCG Assets”), entered into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with Yong Tai Berhad, a public listed corporation in the main market of Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“YTB”) engaged in the business of commercial and residential property development, to jointly develop our land (the “Land”) located at Puncak Alam (the “Proposed JV”). Under the MOU, the parties agreed to use their best efforts to negotiate exclusively with each other regarding the terms and conditions of the definitive agreement to jointly develop the Land.

 

 

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Pursuant to the MOU, the parties agreed that PGCG Assets and YTB shall be entitled to 20% and 80%, respectively, of the estimated Gross Development Value of the Proposed JV, or at such percentage of estimated Gross Development Value as may be mutually agreed upon at a later date between the parties. The Gross Development Value of the Proposed JV is estimated to be Ringgit Malaysia Five Hundred Ten Million [RM510,000,000.00] or approximately United States Dollars One Hundred Twenty Five Million [USD125,000,000.00] based on the exchange rate of USD1 : RM4.08 as at 9.00am, 14.06.2016. This estimated Gross Development Value is an estimate and may be revised accordingly during the negotiation of the terms of the definitive agreement.

 

The participation of the parties in the Proposed JV is conditional upon the following conditions precedent being fulfilled on or before 5.00 pm, Malaysian time on the expiry of 4 months from the date of this MOU with an automatic extension of 2 months from the expiry therefrom or such later date as agreed between the parties (“Termination Date”):

 

  (i) finalization of the negotiations between the parties and the terms and conditions and execution and delivery of the definitive agreement, in the form and substance that is satisfactory to the parties;

 

  (ii) completion of all viability studies, assessments and due diligences as required by YTB including but not limited to financial, legal, tax, technical and business due diligences and due diligence on the Proposed JV, and the parties being satisfied with the results of such viability studies, assessments and due diligences;

 

  (iii) The parties shall use reasonable efforts to negotiate and enter into the definitive agreement which will reflect the terms of this MOU and contain such other provisions as are usual and customary in transactions of this nature including customary representations and warranties, customary conditions to closing, indemnifications and covenants and the parties are satisfied on the warranties as agreed between the parties.

 

If the definitive agreement concerning the Proposed JV is not executed by 5.00 pm, Malaysian time on the Termination Date (or such later date as agreed between the parties) for whatever reason, then the parties are released from all further obligations and liabilities under the MOU. The MOU is governed by the laws of Malaysia.

 

The foregoing description of the MOU is a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the MOU, which is filed as Exhibit 10.10 to this Quarterly Report and incorporated herein by reference.

 

YTB is currently conducting its feasibility studies and business and market due diligence. We have suspended our plans for obtaining further approvals pending YTB’s determination of whether it elects to proceed with the Proposed JV. In the event YTB elects not to proceed with the Proposed JV, we may also suspend our development efforts until market conditions improve.

 

We have suspended our plans to develop our Bandar Sungai Long High Grade Villas Community project pending the outcome of the Proposed JV. Any failure to develop, market and sell the Land and our other vacant lots would materially and adversely affect our business plan, results of operations and financial condition.

 

On September 8, 2016, the Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry of Malaysia announced the introduction of an initiative that will enable property developers to provide loans to buyers at an interested rate between 12 and 18 percent. Developers will be able to apply to the ministry on September 8, 2016, for a money lending license. It is our understanding that loans made pursuant to such license will not be restricted to first time home buyers.

 

We are considering applying for such money lender’s license to enable us to provide financing to prospective buyers of our future properties. If we apply and are successful in obtaining such license, we hope that we will be able to boost sales of our properties that we have earmarked for development.

 

We continue to maintain a cautious but positive outlook for the residential market based upon Malaysia’s stable employment outlook, growth in household income, formation of new households, and increased demand for affordable residential property from first time home buyers. Developers such as us are facing challenges of inconsistent supply and high cost of labor, increased costs of building materials (such as cement and steel bars) and general increased costs of doing business. Our market is also sensitive to changes in lending rates and lending requirements as many homebuyers rely on financing to make purchases. As a result, government or bank policies that result in increased interest rates and or stricter lending requirements may adversely affect the sales of our developed properties.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Comparison of the three months ended July 31, 2016 and July 31, 2015

 

The following table sets forth certain operational data for the three months ended July 31, 2016, compared to the three months ended July 31, 2015:

 

   For the Three Months Ended July 31,   $   % 
   2016   2015   Change   Change 
Net Revenues  $436,462   $504,757    (68,295)   (14%)
Plantation business   25,974    47,199    (21,225)   (45%)
Real estate   410,488    457,558    (47,070)   (10%)
Total cost of revenue   (126,155)   (206,872)   80,717    (39%)
   Plantation business       (15,518)   15,518    (100%)
   Real estate   (126,155)   (191,354)   65,199    (34%)
Gross profit   310,307    297,885    12,422    4% 
General and administrative expenses   (125,593)   (190,719)   65,126    (34%)
Other income (expense), net   (236,537)   (215,125)   (21,412)   10% 
Loss before income taxes   (51,823)   (107,959)   56,136    (52%)
Income tax expense   (168,167)       (168,167)   100% 
Net loss   (219,990)   (107,959)   (112,031)   104% 

 

Net Revenue. We generated net revenue of $436,462 and $504,757 for the three months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in net revenue from our real estate business for the quarter ended July 31, 2016, is primarily attributable to a weaker foreign exchange of the Malaysian Ringgit against the US Dollar. Also, revenue from our plantation business decreased after we contracted out the management and operation of our oil palm plantation in September 2015.

 

For the three months ended July 31, 2016, our plantation and real estate businesses accounted for approximately 6.0% and 94.0% of our net revenue, respectively. For the three months ended July 31, 2015, our plantation and real estate businesses accounted for approximately 9.4% and 90.6% of our net revenue, respectively.

 

For the three months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, the customer who accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s revenues is presented as follows:

 

      Three months ended July 31, 2016   July 31, 2016 
   Business segment  Revenues   Percentage
of revenues
   Trade accounts
receivable
 
                   
LeApple Boutique Hotel (KLCC) Sdn. Bhd.  Real estate  $401,335    92%   $135,802 

 

 

      Three months ended July 31, 2015   July 31, 2015 
   Business segment  Revenues   Percentage
of revenues
   Trade accounts
receivable
 
                   
LeApple Boutique Hotel (KLCC) Sdn. Bhd.  Real estate  $444,226    88%   $143,979 

 

 

All customers are located in Malaysia.

 

Our real estate related revenues are derived from the tenants from our commercial buildings. As we increase our durian plantings, we expect revenue from our plantation business to be impacted until such time as we are able to generate sales from our durian orchard in 2019. Except lost income attributable to our durian plantings, we generally expect our plantation and real estate related revenues to gradually increase in the future as those business segments continue to develop.

 

Cost of Revenue. For the three months ended July 31, 2016, our cost of revenue as a percentage of net revenue was approximately 28.9% with our real estate businesses accounting for 100% of the cost of revenues. For the same period ended July 31, 2015, our cost of revenue as a percentage of net revenue was approximately 41.0%, with our oilseeds and real estate businesses accounting for 7.5% and 92.5%, respectively. Cost of real estate revenue in 2016 and 2015 consisted primarily of land taxes, maintenance and depreciation of the leased properties of our real estate. Cost of plantation revenue in 2015 consisted primarily of the costs related to the oil palm business such as material supplies, subcontracting costs and transportation costs incurred for planting, fertilizing and harvesting the oil palm tree. Shipping and handling costs associated with the distribution of fresh fruit bunches to the customers are also included in cost of revenues. The decrease in cost of revenue is primarily attributable to the change in our plantation business model and the depreciation of the Malaysian Ringgit against the US Dollar.

 

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For the three months ended July 31, 2016, no vendor accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s purchases. For the three months ended July 31, 2015, the vendor who accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s purchases is presented as follows:

 

   Three months ended July 31, 2015   July 31, 2015 
   Purchase   Percentage
of purchase
   Trade accounts
payable
 
             
Supri  $1,624    11%     
Lim Joo Soon Enterprise  $4,140    27%     

 

All vendors are located in Malaysia.

 

We expect our cost of revenue attributable to our real estate businesses to continue to increase as our real estate business continues to develop. We expect our cost of revenue attributable to our plantation business to stabilize absent acquisitions or other expansions of our plantation business.

 

Gross Profit. For the three months ended July 31, 2016, we achieved gross profit of $310,307 as compared to $297,885 for the three months ended July 31, 2015. As of July 31, 2016, individual gross profit percentages from our plantation and real estate operations were approximately 100% and 69.3%, respectively. Comparable amounts as of July 31, 2015, for our plantation and real estate operations were approximately 67.1% and 58.2%, respectively. The increase in overall gross profit is primarily attributable to the change in our plantation business model and depreciation in foreign exchange.

 

We expect gross profit derived from our real estate businesses to gradually increase as our business matures and gross profit from the plantation segment to stabilize.

 

General and Administrative Expenses (“G&A”). We incurred G&A expenses of $125,593 and $190,719 for the three months ended July 31, 2016, and 2015, respectively. The decrease in G&A expenses of $65,126 is primarily attributable to lower staff cost and professional fees and consultancy fees incurred for the Puncak Alam project for the three months ended July 31, 2015.

 

As a general matter, we expect our G&A to increase in the foreseeable future as we begin development of our real estate assets. G&A as a percentage of net revenue was approximately 28.8% and 37.8% for the three months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Other Income (Expense), net. We incurred net other expense of $236,537 for the three months ended July 31, 2016, as compared to net other expense of $215,125 for the three months ended July 31, 2015. Net other expense for the three months ended July 31, 2016, consisted primarily of interest expense from our bank loans offset by interest income from time deposit. Net other expense for the same period ended July 31, 2015, consisted of interest expense from our bank loans offset by income from compensation received regarding to the purchase of the oil palm land.

 

Income Tax Expense. We recorded income tax expense of $168,167 and $0 for the three months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase is primarily attributable to the tax effect of non-business source rental income.

 

Comparison of the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and July 31, 2015

 

The following table sets forth certain operational data for the nine months ended July 31, 2016, compared to the nine months ended July 31, 2015:

 

   For the Nine Months Ended July 31,   $   % 
   2016   2015   Change   Change 
Net Revenues  $1,284,650   $1,538,690    (254,040)   (17%)
Plantation business   76,420    132,807    (56,387)   (42%)
Real estate   1,208,230    1,405,883    (197,653)   (14%)
Total cost of revenue   (420,796)   (620,499)   199,703    (32%)
   Plantation business       (77,788)   77,788    (100%)
   Real estate   (420,796)   (542,711)   121,915    (22%)
Gross profit   863,854    918,191    (54,337)   (6%)
General and administrative expenses   (396,603)   (1,169,849)   773,246    (66%)
Other income (expense), net   (701,798)   (818,908)   117,110    (14%)
Loss before income taxes   (234,547)   (1,070,566)   836,019    (78%)
Income tax expense   (250,868)       (250,868)   100% 
Net loss   (485,415)   (1,070,566)   585,151    (55%)

 

 

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Net Revenue. We generated net revenue of $1,284,650 and $1,538,690 for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in net revenue from our real estate business for the quarter ended July 31, 2016, is primarily attributable to a weaker foreign exchange of the Malaysian Riggit against the US Dollar. Also, revenue from our plantation business decreased after we contracted out the management and operation of our oil palm plantation in September 2015.

 

For the nine months ended July 31, 2016, our plantation and real estate businesses accounted for approximately 5.9% and 94.1% of our net revenue, respectively. For the nine months ended July 31, 2015, our plantation and real estate businesses accounted for approximately 8.6% and 91.4% of our net revenue, respectively.

 

For the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, the customer who accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s revenues is presented as follows:

 

      Nine months ended July 31, 2016   July 31, 2016 
   Business segment  Revenues   Percentage
of revenues
   Trade accounts
receivable
 
                   
LeApple Boutique Hotel (KLCC) Sdn. Bhd.  Real estate  $1,178,994    92%   $135,802 

 

 

      Nine months ended July 31, 2015   July 31, 2015 
   Business segment  Revenues   Percentage
of revenues
   Trade accounts
receivable
 
                   
LeApple Boutique Hotel (KLCC) Sdn. Bhd.  Real estate  $1,358,439    88%   $143,979 

 

All customers are located in Malaysia.

 

Our real estate related revenues are derived from the tenants from our commercial buildings. As we increase our durian plantings, we expect revenue from our plantation business to be impacted until such time as we are able to generate sales from our durian orchard in 2019. Except lost income attributable to our durian plantings, we generally expect our plantation and real estate related revenues to gradually account for an increasing share of our net revenue in the future as those business segments continue to develop.

 

Cost of Revenue. For the nine months ended July 31, 2016, our cost of revenue as a percentage of net revenue was approximately 32.8% with our real estate business accounting for 100% of the cost of revenue. For the same period ended July 31, 2015, our cost of revenue as a percentage of net revenue was approximately 40.3%, with our oilseeds and real estate businesses accounting for 12.5% and 87.5%, respectively. Cost of real estate revenue in 2016 and 2015 primarily consisted of land taxes, maintenance and depreciation of the leased properties of our real estate. Cost of plantation revenue in 2015 consisted primarily of the costs related to the oil palm business such as material supplies, subcontracting costs and transportation costs incurred for planting, fertilizing and harvesting the oil palm tree. Shipping and handling costs associated with the distribution of fresh fruit bunches to the customers are also included in cost of revenues. The decrease in cost of revenue is primarily attributable to change to business mode in plantation business and depreciation of the Malaysian Ringgit against the US Dollar.

 

For the nine months ended July 31, 2016, no vendor accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s purchases. For the nine months ended July 31, 2015, the vendor who accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s purchases is presented as follows:

 

   Nine months ended July 31, 2015   July 31, 2015 
   Purchase   Percentage
of purchase
   Trade accounts
payable
 
             
Supri  $13,233    17%     
Lim Joo Soon Enterprise  $26,836    35%     

 

 

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All vendors are located in Malaysia.

 

We expect our cost of revenue attributable to our real estate businesses to continue to increase as our real estate business continues to develop. We expect our cost of revenue attributable to our plantation business to stabilize absent acquisitions or other expansions of our plantation business.

 

Gross Profit. For the nine months ended July 31, 2016, we achieved gross profit of $863,854 as compared to $918,191 for the same period ended July 31, 2015. As of July 31, 2016, individual gross profit percentages from our plantation and real estate operations were approximately 100% and 65.2%, respectively. Comparable amounts as of July 31, 2015, for our plantation and real estate operations were approximately 41.4% and 61.4%, respectively. The decrease in overall gross profit is primarily attributable to the change in our plantation business model and depreciation in foreign exchange.

 

We expect gross profit derived from our real estate businesses to gradually increase as our business matures and gross profit from the plantation segment to stabilize.

 

General and Administrative Expenses (“G&A”). We incurred G&A expenses of $396,603 and $1,169,849 for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in G&A expenses of $773,246 is primarily attributable to the decrease in professional fees, stamping and declaration fees and valuation fees primarily incurred for the application of banking facilities in the nine months ended July 31, 2015.

 

As a general matter, we expect our G&A to increase in the foreseeable future as we begin development of our real estate assets. G&A as a percentage of net revenue was approximately 30.9% and 76.0% for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Other Income (Expense), net. We incurred net other expense of $701,798 for the nine months ended July 31, 2016, as compared to net other expense of $818,908 for the same period ended July 31, 2015. Net other expense for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, consisted primarily of interest expense from our bank loans offset by interest income from time deposits and other income of compensation received regarding to the purchase of the oil palm land.

 

Income Tax Expense. We recorded income tax expense of $250,868 and $0 for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase is primarily attributable to the tax effect of non-business source rental income.

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of July 31, 2016, we had cash and cash equivalents of $331,587, as compared to $836,794 as of October 31, 2015. Our cash and cash equivalents decreased as a result of cash used in operation and repayment of bank loans and repayment to related parties.

 

We expect to incur significantly greater expenses in the near future, including the contractual obligations that we have assumed discussed below, to begin development activities. We also expect our general and administrative expenses to increase as we expand our finance and administrative staff, add infrastructure, and incur additional costs related to cope with our development activities, including directors’ and officers’ insurance and increased professional fees.

 

We have never paid dividends on our Common Stock. Our present policy is to apply cash to investments in product development, acquisitions or expansion; consequently, we do not expect to pay dividends on Common Stock in the foreseeable future.

 

Going Concern Uncertainties

 

The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon improving our profitability and the continuing financial support from our stockholders. Our sources of capital in the past have included the sale of equity securities, which include common stock sold in private transactions and public offerings, capital leases and short-term and long-term debts. While we believe that we will obtain external financing and the existing shareholders will continue to provide the additional cash to meet our obligations as they become due. There can be no assurance that we will be able to raise such additional capital resources on satisfactory terms. We believe that our current cash and other sources of liquidity discussed below are adequate to support operations for at least the next 12 months.

 

   Nine Months Ended July 31, 
   2016   2015 
Net cash used in operating activities   (7,293)   (981,818)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   725,558    (2,258,804)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (1,257,505)   3,211,553 

 

 

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Net Cash Used In Operating Activities.

 

For the nine months ended July 31, 2016, net cash used in operating activities was $7,293, which consisted primarily of a net loss of $485,415, a decrease in accrued liabilities and other payables of $91,229, an increase in accounts receivable of $42,434, an increase in deferred tax assets of $15,077 and a decrease in deferred tax liabilities of $11,657, offset by depreciation of $388,733, an increase in income tax payable of $193,978, a decrease in a rental concession of $46,627, and a decrease in deposits and other receivables of $9,157.

 

For the nine months ended July 31, 2015, net cash used in operating activities was $981,818, which consisted primarily of a net loss of $1,070,566, a decrease in rental deposits of $157,668, a decrease in income tax payable of $91,580, a decrease in accrued liabilities and other payables of $99,940 offset by depreciation of $461,556.

 

We anticipate cash from our oilseeds operating activities to reduce after we subcontracted our oil palm plantation. We expect rental income from our real estate operations to increase as we increase the occupancy rates of our commercial buildings, which will be offset by the increased expenses associated with developing our residential projects. We expect to continue to rely on cash generated through financing from our existing shareholders and private placements of our securities, however, to finance our operations and future acquisitions.

 

Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities.

 

For the nine months ended July 31, 2016, net cash provided by investing activities was $725,558, which was primarily attributable to the decrease in time deposits of $760,231 offset by the payment of plantation development costs of $32,819.

 

For the nine months ended July 31, 2015, net cash used in investing activities was $2,258,804, which was primarily attributable to the increase in time deposits of $1,942,610, purchase of marketable securities of $276,588, plantation development costs of $23,108 and purchase of property, plant and equipment of $16,498.

 

Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Financing Activities.

 

For the nine months ended July 31, 2016, net cash used in financing activities was $1,257,505, consisting primarily of repayments to Weng Kung Wong, our Chief Executive Officer and director, of $692,980, repayments of $562,890 on outstanding bank loans and repayments on a finance lease of $1,635.

 

For the nine months ended July 31, 2015, net cash provided by financing activities was $3,211,553, consisting primarily of proceeds from a new bank loan of $10,928,012, a revolving line of credit of $4,162,735, offset by repayment of $11,166,073 in bank loans and repayments to Weng Kung Wong, our Chief Executive Officer and director, of $711,247.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no outstanding off-balance sheet guarantees, interest rate swap transactions or foreign currency contracts. We do not engage in trading activities involving non-exchange traded contracts.

 

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

 

We had the following contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of July 31, 2016:

 

Contractual Obligations  Total   Less than 1 Year   1-3 Years   3-5 Years   More than 5 Years 
Amount due to related parties   1,660,166    180,177    1,479,989         
Commercial commitments                         
Bank loan repayment   14,670,703    4,563,242    1,907,215    2,195,869    6,004,377 
Finance lease obligation   3,884    2,223    1,661         
Total obligations   16,334,753    4,745,642    3,388,865    2,195,869    6,004,377 

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires our management to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported, including the notes thereto, and related disclosures of commitments and contingencies, if any. We have identified certain accounting policies that are significant to the preparation of our financial statements. These accounting policies are important for an understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. Critical accounting policies are those that are most important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and require management's subjective or complex judgment, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting the estimate may differ significantly from management's current judgments. We believe the following accounting policies are critical in the preparation of our financial statements.

 

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·Accounts receivable

 

Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. We extend unsecured credit to our customers in the ordinary course of business but mitigates the associated risks by performing credit checks and actively pursuing past due accounts. An allowance for doubtful accounts is established and determined based on managements’ assessment of known requirements, aging of receivables, payment history, our customer’s current credit worthiness and the economic environment. We will consider the allowance for doubtful accounts for any estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. For the receivables that are past due or not being paid according to payment terms, the appropriate actions are taken to exhaust all means of collection, including seeking legal resolution in a court of law. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. We do not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to our customers. Based upon the aforementioned criteria, we wrote off $nil and $25,850 accounts receivable on uncollectible rental receivable at July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively, and recorded $23,951 and $22,579 as allowance for doubtful accounts as of July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively.

 

·Available-for-sale marketable securities

 

Available-for-sale marketable securities are reported at fair value using the market approach based on the quoted prices in active markets at the reporting date. We classify the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 1 of fair value measurements. During the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016, we invested in equity securities listed on Bursa Malaysia with a total cost of $246,145 and escrow funds (which invested in equity securities listed in the U.S.) with a total cost of $200,000. We entered into an escrow agreement with Peijin Wu Hoppe (“Hoppe”), our former director, to set up an escrow fund up to $500,000 as a reserve to indemnify Hoppe from any claim of liability until July 29, 2022, the seventh year anniversary of the termination of Director Retainer Agreement, or any mutual agreement with Hoppe and us. For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016, the unrealized loss representing the change in fair value of $18,536 and $67,930 respectively, was recorded as a charge to accumulated other comprehensive income in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

·Deferred development costs

 

Deferred development costs consist of replanting costs of durian such as soil amendments, cultivation, fertilization and purchase costs of sapling. Costs related to durian development projects at our plantation land are capitalized during the sapling, developing and planting durian fruit bunches and until the harvests are substantially available for commercial sale, deferred development costs will then commence to be amortized as components of plantation costs and expenses.

 

·Property, plant and equipment

 

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

 

Categories   Location of properties   Expected useful life
Freehold plantation land   Palm oil and durian plantation in Malaysia   Indefinite, as per land titles
Leasehold land under development   Leasehold land in Puncak Alam, Malaysia   Remaining lease life of 88 years, as per land titles
Freehold land under development   Freehold land in Sungai Long, Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia   Indefinite, as per land titles
Freehold land and land improvement for rental purpose   Land portion of 15 storey buildings “Menara CMY” in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia

 

 

Indefinite, as per land titles
Building structure and improvements   Building structure of commercial buildings in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, including: 12 story building “Megan Avenue” and 15 story building “Menara CMY”   33 years
Office furniture, fixture and equipment       3-10 years
Motor vehicles       5 years

 

Expenditure for maintenance and repairs is expensed as incurred. The gain or loss on the disposal of property, plant and equipment is the difference between the net sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the relevant assets and is recognized in the statement of operations.

 

 

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Long-lived assets primarily include freehold plantation land, leasehold land held for development, freehold land and land improvement for rental purpose and building structure and improvements. In accordance with the provision of ASC Topic 360, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, we generally conduct our annual impairment evaluation to our long-lived assets, usually in the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate. The recoverability of long-lived assets is measured at the asset group. If the total of the expected undiscounted future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying amount of the asset. There has been no impairment charge for the periods presented.

 

We have separately identified the portion of freehold land and building structure, in which freehold land is not subject to amortization and buildings are to be amortized over 33 years on a straight-line method.

 

Policy for Capitalizing Development Cost

 

The cost of buildings and improvements includes the purchase price of property, legal fees and other acquisition costs. Costs directly related to planning, developing, initial leasing and constructing a property are capitalized and classified as Real Estate in the consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized development costs include interest, and other direct project costs incurred during the period of development. As of July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015, there was no such capitalized interest.

 

A variety of costs are incurred in the acquisition, development and leasing of properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease involves a degree of judgment. We adopt the capitalization policy on development properties, which is guided by ASC Topic 835-20 “Interest – Capitalization of Interest” and ASC Topic 970 “Real Estate - General”. The costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. We consider a construction project as substantially completed and held available for occupancy upon the receipt of certificates of occupancy, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. We cease capitalization on the portion (1) substantially completed and (2) occupied or held available for occupancy, and we capitalize only those costs associated with the portion under construction.

 

We capitalize leasing costs which include commissions paid to outside brokers, legal costs incurred to negotiate and document a lease agreement and any internal costs that may be applicable. We allocate these costs to individual tenant leases and amortizes them over the related lease term.

 

·Finance leases

 

Leases that transfer substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership to the lessee, other than legal title, are accounted for as finance leases. Substantially all of the risks or benefits of ownership are deemed to have been transferred if any one of the four criteria is met: (i) transfer of ownership to the lessee at the end of the lease term, (ii) the lease containing a bargain purchase option, (iii) the lease term exceeding 75% of the estimated economic life of the leased asset, (iv) the present value of the minimum lease payments exceeding 90% of the fair value. At the inception of a finance lease, we as the lessee records an asset and an obligation at an amount equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments. The leased asset is amortized over the shorter of the lease term or its estimated useful life if title does not transfer to us, while the leased asset is depreciated in accordance with our depreciation policy if the title is to eventually transfer to us. The periodic rent payments made during the lease term are allocated between a reduction in the obligation and interest element using the effective interest method in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 835-30, “Imputation of Interest”.

 

·Revenue recognition

 

We recognize our revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition”, upon the delivery of our plantation products when: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery has occurred, (3) the sales price is fixed or determinable and (4) collection is probable. Our sale arrangements do not contain general rights of return.

 

(a)       Plantation revenue

 

Revenue from the sale of palm oil is recognized upon confirmation of the weight of fresh fruit bunches and shipment to the customer, when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred and risk of loss has passed, the sales price is fixed or determinable at the date of sale, and collectability is reasonably assured.

 

 

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Pursuant to a 8-K filing on September 23, 2015, in order to concentrate on durian plantation, we suspended the direct operation of oil palm plantation and leased out the oil palm land to a third party under an operating lease for 30 months from September 21, 2015 to March 20, 2018. Pursuant to this tenancy agreement, the tenant is entitled to manage the plantation, harvest and sell palm oil fresh fruit bunches and receive all proceeds thereto. Rental income of $25,974 and $76,420 was recognized for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016, respectively and included in revenue from plantation business. No rental income was recognized for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2015.

 

(b)       Rental income

 

We generally lease the units under operating leases with terms of two years or less. For the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, we have recorded $1,208,230 and $1,405,883 in lease revenue, based upon its annual rental over the life of the lease under operating lease, using the straight-line method in accordance with ASC Topic 970-605, “Real Estate – General – Revenue Recognition” (“ASC Topic 970-605”).

 

As of July 31, 2016, the commercial buildings for lease are as follows:

 

 

Name of commercial building

Number of units

(by floor)

Footage area

(square feet)

Vacancy percentage
Megan Avenue 12 19,987 42%
Menara CMY 15 91,848 0%

 

We expect to record approximately $1.6 million in annual lease revenue under the operating lease arrangements in the next twelve months through July 31, 2017.

 

·Rental concession

 

We lease store location and office spaces to the tenants under operating lease arrangements. We receive rental income from the real estates it owns for a stated period of times. Rental income is recognized over the life of the operating lease agreement as it is earned in the period under ASC Topic 970-605. The typical leases contain initial terms of one to two years with renewal options and do not contain escalating rent amounts. Under the lease agreement of Menara CMY, the initial term of lease is one year. Provided that there are no existing breaches by the tenant, an irrecoverable annual renewal option is granted for up to twenty-nine years, with a maximum aggregate term of thirty years. Nine-months’ rent-free period under the operating lease agreement is treated as long-term rental concession, which is being amortized as an offset to revenues collected over the term of the underlying lease of 30 years on a straight-line basis.

 

We also record operating costs directly attributable to the leasing properties, such as real estate taxes, depreciation of the leased properties and maintenance fees, which are charged to expense when incurred.

 

·Cost of revenues

 

Cost of revenue on plantation sales includes material supplies, subcontracting costs and transportation costs incurred for planting, fertilizing and harvesting the palm oil tree. Shipping and handling costs associated with the distribution of fresh fruit bunches to the customers are also included in cost of revenues.

 

Cost related to our real estate business include costs associated with depreciation, land tax, on-site and property management personnel, repairs and maintenance, property insurance, marketing, landscaping and other on-site and related administrative costs. Utility expenses are paid directly by tenants.

 

·Comprehensive income

 

ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income” establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances. Comprehensive income as defined includes all changes in equity during a period from non-owner sources. Accumulated other comprehensive income, as presented in the accompanying statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) consists of changes in unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation and cumulative net change in the fair value of available-for-sale investments held at the balance sheet date.

 

·Non-controlling interests

 

Non-controlling interests represent the equity interest in the capital contributions, income and loss of less than wholly-owned and consolidated entities that is not attributable to the Company.

 

·Income taxes

 

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

 

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

 

We conduct major businesses in Malaysia and are subject to tax in our own jurisdiction. As a result of our business activities, we will file separate tax returns that are subject to examination by the local and foreign tax authorities.

 

·Foreign currencies translation

 

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

 

Our functional currency is the United States Dollars (“US$”) and the accompanying financial statements have been expressed in US$. In addition, we maintain our books and record in a local currency, Malaysian Ringgit (“MYR” or “RM”), Hong Kong Dollars (“HK$”) and Renminbi Yuan (“RMB”), which is functional currency as being the primary currency of the economic environment in which the entity operates.

 

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

 

·Related parties

 

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

 

·Segment reporting

 

ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting” establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments on a basis consistent with our internal organization structure as well as information about geographical areas, business segments and major customers in financial statements. During the periods ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, we operate in two reportable operating segments in Malaysia.

 

·Fair value of financial instruments

 

The carrying value of our financial instruments (excluding obligation under finance lease): cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, accounts receivable, deposits and other receivables, short-term bank borrowings, long-term bank loans and available-for-sale marketable securities, amount due to a director, accrued liabilities and other payables approximate at their fair values because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments.

 

We believe, based on the current market prices or interest rates for similar debt instruments, the fair value of our obligation under finance lease approximates the carrying amount.

 

We also follow the guidance of the ASC Topic 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” ("ASC 820-10"), with respect to financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value. ASC 820-10 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

 

☐☐ Level 1 : Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

 

☐☐ Level 2 : Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

 

☐☐ Level 3 : Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions

 

 

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·Recent accounting pronouncements

 

We have reviewed all recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements and do not believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements may be expected to cause a material impact on our financial condition or the results of our operations.

 

 

ITEM 3                   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Foreign Exchange Risk

 

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

 

Commodity price

 

Our primary market risk exposure results from the price we receive for our palm oil and durian product and oilseeds. We do not currently engage in any commodity hedging activities, although we may do so in the future. Realized commodity pricing for our operation is primarily driven by the prevailing worldwide price for palm oil and durian product and oilseeds. Pricing for palm oil and durian product and oilseeds has been volatile and unpredictable in recent years, and we expect this volatility to continue in the foreseeable future. The prices we receive for operation depend on many factors outside of our control, including volatility in the differences between product prices at sales points and the applicable commodity index price.

 

Malaysian real estate market risk

 

Our real estate business may be affected by market conditions and economic challenges experienced by the economy as a whole in Malaysia, conditions in the credit markets or by local economic conditions in the markets in which its properties are located. Such conditions may impact our results of operations, financial condition or ability to expand its operations.

 

Market risk related to marketable securities

 

We are also exposed to the risk of changes in the value of financial instruments, caused by fluctuations in equity prices related to marketable securities. Changes in these factors could cause fluctuations in earnings and cash flows.

 

 

ITEM 4                   Controls and Procedures  

 

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), under the supervision of and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, subject to limitations as noted below, as of July 31, 2016, and during the period prior to and including the date of this report, were effective to ensure that all information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is: (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rule and forms; and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Inherent Limitations

 

Because of its inherent limitations, our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect misstatements. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.

 

 

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Subject to the foregoing disclosure, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2016, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1                   Legal Proceedings

        We are not a party to any legal or administrative proceedings that we believe, individually or in the aggregate, would be likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

 

 

ITEM 1A                Risk Factors

 

None.

 

ITEM 2                   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None.

 

ITEM 3                   Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

ITEM 4                   Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5                   Other Information

 

None.

 

 

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ITEM 6                   Exhibits

 

Exhibit No. Name of Exhibit
2.1 Articles of Exchange (1)
2.2 Share Exchange Agreement, dated December 6, 2010, by and between Home Touch Holding Company, on the one hand, and Union Hub Technology Sdn. Bhn., Wooi Khang Pua and Kok Wai Chai, on the other hand (2)
2.3 Share Exchange Agreement, dated January 26, 2009, by and between Home Touch Holding Company and Home Touch Limited (3)
3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (1)
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws (4)
4.1 Form of common stock certificate (1)
10.1 Common Stock Purchase Agreement, dated December 6, 2010, by and among Home Touch Holding Company, Home Touch Limited, Up Pride Investments Limited and Magicsuccess Investments Limited (2)
10.2 Tenancy Agreement, dated August 18, 2014, by and between PGCG Assets Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and Le Apple Boutique Hotel (KLCC) Sdn. Bhd. (5)
10.3 Letter of Appointment dated July 19, 2011, by and between Union Hub Technology Sdn. Bhd. and Weng Kung Wong (6)
10.4 Letter of Appointment dated July 19, 2011, by and between Union Hub Technology Sdn. Bhd. and Liong Tat Teh (6)
10.5 Letter of Appointment dated July 19, 2011, by and between Union Hub Technology Sdn. Bhd. and Sek Fong Wong (6)
10.6 Letter of Offer issued by the Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad to PGCG Assets Holdings Sdn. Bhd. effective October 31, 2014 (7)
10.7 Offer Letter dated March 26, 2013, issued by RHB Bank Berhad with respect to four banking facilities in the aggregate principal amount of up to RM 3,452,000 (8)
10.8 Offer Letter dated March 26, 2013, issued by RHB Bank Berhad with respect to two banking facilities in the aggregate principal amount of up to RM 1,680,000 (8)
10.9 Offer Letter dated March 26, 2013, issued by RHB Bank Berhad with respect to six banking facilities in the aggregate principal amount of up to RM 4,708,000 (8)
10.10 Memorandum of Understanding between PGCG Assets Holdings Sdn Bhd and Yong Tai Berhad dated June 24, 2016 (9)
14 Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (10)
21 List of Subsidiaries*
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer required under Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act.*
31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer required under Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act.*
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
99.1 Charter to Compensation Committee (11)
99.2 Charter to Audit Committee (11)
99.3 Charter to Corporate Governance Committee (11)

 

* Filed herewith.

(1) Incorporated by reference from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange on February 22, 2011.

(2) Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange on December 7, 2010.

(3) Incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 2 to our registration statement filed on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 2, 2009.

(4) Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2 to Preliminary Information Statement on Schedule 14C filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23, 2010.

(5) Incorporated by reference From Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange on August 18, 2014.

(6) Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 19, 2011.

(7) Incorporated by referenced from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2014.

(8) Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2013.

(9) Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 1, 2016.

(10) Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 2, 2012.

(11) Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Commission on April 27, 2012.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

  PRIME GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP INCORPORATED
   
   
  By: /s/Weng Kung Wong
    Weng Kung Wong
    Chief Executive Officer
     
     
  By: /s/ Liong Tat Teh
    Liong Tat Teh
Date:       September 14, 2016   Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

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