CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC - Quarter Report: 2006 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
x |
QUARTERLY
REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For
the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006
o |
TRANSITION
REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For
the transition period from ________ to _________
Commission
file number: 000- 33123
China
Automotive Systems, Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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33-0885775
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|
(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)
|
(IRS
employer identification
number)
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No.
1
Henglong Road, Yu Qiao Development Zone Shashi District,
Jing
Zhou
City, Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China
(Address
of principal executive offices)
Issuer’s
telephone number: (86) 716- 832- 9196
Issuer’s
fax number: (86) 716- 832-9298
Not
Applicable
(Former
name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to
be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the 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 is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated
filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). (Check
one):
Large
accelerated filer o
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Accelerated
filer o
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Non-accelerated
filer x
|
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
June 30, 2006, the Company had 23,274,495 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding.
CHINA
AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
INDEX
Page
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Part
I — Financial Information
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Item
1. Financial Statements
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2
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||
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months and Six
Months
Ended June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) and 2005
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2
|
||
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the
Three
Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
and 2005
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4
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||
Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) and December
31,
2005 (Audited)
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5
|
||
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months and Six
Months
Ended June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) and 2005
|
6
|
||
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Three Months
and
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) and 2005
|
10
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||
Item
2.
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Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
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34
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Item
3.
|
Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
|
53
|
|
Item
4.
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Controls
and Procedures
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55
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Part
II — Other Information
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Item
1.
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Legal
Proceedings
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55
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Item
1A.
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Risk
Factors
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56
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Item
2.
|
Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
|
65
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|
Item
3.
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Defaults
Upon Senior Securities.
|
65
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Item
4.
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Submission
of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
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66
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Item
5.
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Other
Information.
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66
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Item
6.
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Exhibits
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66
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Signature
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67
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1
PART
1 — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item
1. Financial Statements
China
Automotive Systems, Inc.
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
|
|
Three
Months Ended June 30,
|
|
||||
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
||
Net
sales from continued operations, including $794,200 and $544,935
to
related parties at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively
|
$
|
24,747,912
|
$
|
16,763,309
|
|||
Cost
of sales, including $674,207 and $490,032 purchased from related
parties
at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively
|
15,476,767
|
10,796,558
|
|||||
Gross
profit
|
9,271,145
|
5,966,751
|
|||||
Costs
and expenses:
|
|||||||
Selling
|
1,699,118
|
1,716,305
|
|||||
General
and administrative (See
Note 15)
|
3,039,936
|
1,602,040
|
|||||
R&D
expenses (See
Note 15)
|
251,394
|
138,239
|
|||||
Depreciation
and amortization (See
Note 15)
|
1,253,604
|
769,950
|
|||||
Stock-Based
Compensation
|
—
|
68,850
|
|||||
Total
costs and expenses
|
6,244,052
|
4,295,384
|
|||||
Income
from operations
|
3,027,093
|
1,671,367
|
|||||
Other
income (expenses):
|
|||||||
Other
non-operating income
|
117,887
|
31,702
|
|||||
Financial
expenses
|
(177,477
|
)
|
(324,368
|
)
|
|||
Other
income (loss), net
|
(59,590
|
)
|
(292,666
|
)
|
|||
Income
before income taxes
|
2,967,503
|
1,378,701
|
|||||
Income
taxes
|
850,739
|
302,361
|
|||||
Income
before minority interests
|
2,116,764
|
1,076,340
|
|||||
Minority
interests
|
1,365,128
|
574,286
|
|||||
Net
income
|
$
|
751,636
|
$
|
502,054
|
|||
Basic
|
$
|
0.03
|
$
|
0.02
|
|||
Diluted
|
$
|
0.03
|
$
|
0.02
|
|||
Weighted
average number of common shares outstanding -
|
|||||||
Basic
|
23,254,121
|
22,574,542
|
|||||
Diluted
|
23,267,235
|
22,577,958
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
2
China
Automotive Systems, Inc.
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
|
|
Six
Months Ended June 30,
|
|
||||
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
||
Net
sales from continued operations, including $1,377,739 and $999,860
to
related parties at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively
|
$
|
45,712,364
|
$
|
30,739,759
|
|||
Cost
of sales, including $1,330,202 and $895,788 purchased from related
parties
at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively
|
29,496,022
|
19,742,667
|
|||||
Gross
profit
|
16,216,342
|
10,997,092
|
|||||
Costs
and expenses:
|
|||||||
Selling
|
2,608,970
|
2,390,373
|
|||||
General
and administrative (See
Note 15)
|
5,660,110
|
3,372,325
|
|||||
R&D
expenses (See
Note 15)
|
441,141
|
495,948
|
|||||
Depreciation
and amortization (See
Note 15)
|
1,942,094
|
1,384,771
|
|||||
Stock-Based
Compensation
|
—
|
68,850
|
|||||
Total
costs and expenses
|
10,652,315
|
7,712,267
|
|||||
Income
from operations
|
5,564,027
|
3,284,825
|
|||||
Other
income (expenses):
|
|||||||
Other
non-operating income
|
201,227
|
57,021
|
|||||
Financial
expenses
|
(511,863
|
)
|
(607,601
|
)
|
|||
Other
income (loss), net
|
(310,636
|
)
|
(550,580
|
)
|
|||
Income
before income taxes
|
5,253,391
|
2,734,245
|
|||||
Income
taxes
|
1,051,450
|
553,323
|
|||||
Income
before minority interests
|
4,201,941
|
2,180,922
|
|||||
Minority
interests
|
2,355,907
|
812,685
|
|||||
Net
income
|
$
|
1,846,034
|
$
|
1,368,237
|
|||
Basic
|
$
|
0.08
|
$
|
0.06
|
|||
Diluted
|
$
|
0.08
|
$
|
0.06
|
|||
Weighted
average number of common shares outstanding -
|
|||||||
Basic
|
22,969,051
|
22,574,542
|
|||||
Diluted
|
22,987,095
|
22,594,005
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
3
China
Automotive Systems, Inc.
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Three
Months Ended June 30,
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|||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
Net
income
|
$
|
751,636
|
$
|
502,054
|
|||
Other
comprehensive income:
|
|||||||
Foreign
currency translation gain
|
—
|
—
|
|||||
Comprehensive
income
|
$
|
751,636
|
$
|
502,054
|
Six
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
Net
income
|
$
|
1,846,034
|
$
|
1,368,237
|
|||
Other
comprehensive income:
|
|||||||
Foreign
currency translation gain
|
601,399
|
—
|
|||||
Comprehensive
income
|
$
|
2,447,433
|
$
|
1,368,237
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
4
China
Automotive Systems, Inc.
Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June
30,
|
December
31,
|
||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
(Unaudited)
|
|||||||
ASSETS
|
|||||||
Current
assets:
|
|||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
$
|
19,792,500
|
$
|
12,374,944
|
|||
Pledged
cash deposits
|
1,847,417
|
1,185,660
|
|||||
Accounts
and notes receivable, including $3,674,374 and $1,829,075 from
related
parties at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively, net
of an
allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,266,725 and $2,856,025 at
June 30,
2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively
|
53,019,759
|
41,580,320
|
|||||
Advance
payments, including $898,528 and $911,765 to related parties at
June 30,
2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively
|
3,193,548
|
2,126,013
|
|||||
Inventories
|
14,752,795
|
12,385,833
|
|||||
Total
current assets
|
92,606,019
|
69,652,770
|
|||||
Long-term
Assets:
|
|||||||
Property,
plant and equipment
|
52,961,939
|
52,081,669
|
|||||
Less:
Accumulated depreciation
|
(15,074,532
|
)
|
(12,285,636
|
)
|
|||
37,887,407
|
39,796,033
|
||||||
Intangible
assets, net
|
3,226,153
|
3,503,217
|
|||||
Other
receivables, including $5,971,220 and $3,966,509 from related parties
at
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively, net of an allowance
for
doubtful accounts of $1,936,790 and $1,040,169 at June 30, 2006
and
December 31, 2005, respectively
|
5,467,643
|
6,503,629
|
|||||
Long-term
investments
|
74,074
|
74,074
|
|||||
Total
assets
|
$
|
139,261,296
|
$
|
119,529,723
|
|||
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
|||||||
Current
liabilities:
|
|||||||
Bank
loans
|
$
|
16,229,713
|
$
|
14,814,815
|
|||
Accounts
and notes payable, including $331,359 and $383,578 to related parties
at
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively
|
35,496,530
|
31,375,599
|
|||||
Customer
deposits
|
766,968
|
157,919
|
|||||
Accrued
payroll and related costs
|
1,466,593
|
1,418,093
|
|||||
Accrued
expenses and other payables
|
6,113,482
|
5,191,617
|
|||||
Accrued
pension costs
|
2,833,938
|
2,653,064
|
|||||
Taxes
payable
|
5,248,377
|
4,172,212
|
|||||
Amounts
due to shareholders/directors
|
315,504
|
766,642
|
|||||
Total
current liabilities
|
68,471,105
|
60,549,961
|
|||||
Long-term
liabilities:
|
|||||||
Advances
payable
|
301,552
|
301,614
|
|||||
Total
liabilities
|
$
|
68,772,657
|
$
|
60,851,575
|
|||
Minority
interests
|
26,150,442
|
21,751,043
|
|||||
Stockholders'
equity:
|
|||||||
Preferred
stock, $0.0001 par value-
|
|||||||
Authorized
- 20,000,000 shares
|
|||||||
Issued
and outstanding - None
|
—
|
—
|
|||||
Common
stock, $0.0001 par value-
|
|||||||
Authorized
- 80,000,000 shares
|
|||||||
Issued
and outstanding-
|
|||||||
23,274,495
shares and 22,574,543 shares at June 30, 2006 and December 31,
2005,
respectively
|
2,327
|
2,257
|
|||||
Additional
paid-in capital
|
23,110,311
|
18,146,722
|
|||||
Retained
earnings-
|
|||||||
Appropriated
|
5,078,584
|
4,923,262
|
|||||
Unappropriated
|
14,212,892
|
12,522,180
|
|||||
Accumulated
other comprehensive income
|
1,934,083
|
1,332,684
|
|||||
Total
stockholders' equity
|
44,338,197
|
36,927,105
|
|||||
Total
liabilities and stockholders' equity
|
$
|
139,261,296
|
$
|
119,529,723
|
|||
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
5
China
Automotive Systems, Inc.
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Three
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
Cash
flows from operating activities:
|
|||||||
Net
income
|
$
|
751,636
|
$
|
502,054
|
|||
Adjustments
to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided
by
operating activities:
|
|||||||
Minority
interests
|
1,365,128
|
574,286
|
|||||
Stock-based
compensation
|
—
|
68,850
|
|||||
Depreciation
and amortization
|
1,880,846
|
1,234,198
|
|||||
Allowance
for doubtful accounts
|
576,977
|
103,760
|
|||||
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|||||||
Increase
(decrease) in:
|
|||||||
Pledged
cash deposits
|
1,679,246
|
(139,423
|
)
|
||||
Accounts
and notes receivable
|
(6,743,654
|
)
|
1,949,942
|
||||
Advance
payments
|
(910,362
|
)
|
(936,827
|
)
|
|||
Inventories
|
(1,158,465
|
)
|
(2,112,833
|
) | |||
Increase
(decrease) in:
|
|||||||
Accounts
and notes payable
|
(5,627,862
|
)
|
2,626,270
|
||||
Customer
deposits
|
550,332
|
(129,414
|
)
|
||||
Accrued
payroll and related costs
|
(84,044
|
)
|
21,757
|
||||
Accrued
expenses and other payables
|
717,862
|
314,563
|
|||||
Accrued
pension costs
|
65,310
|
402,908
|
|||||
Taxes
payable
|
201,171
|
(465,907
|
)
|
||||
Advances
payable
|
(62
|
)
|
—
|
||||
Net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities
|
(6,735,941
|
)
|
4,014,184
|
||||
Cash
flows from investing activities:
|
|||||||
(Increase)
decrease in other receivables
|
1,726,035
|
(1,123,711
|
)
|
||||
Cash
paid to acquire property, plant and equipment
|
(299,718
|
)
|
(1,674,042
|
)
|
|||
Cash
paid to acquire intangible assets
|
(1,224
|
)
|
(118,527
|
)
|
|||
Cash
received from other investing activities
|
3,920
|
—
|
|||||
Net
cash provided by (used in) investing activities
|
1,429,013
|
(2,916,280
|
)
|
||||
Cash
flows from financing activities:
|
|||||||
Increase
(decrease) in proceeds from bank loans
|
2,496,879
|
(3,012,048
|
)
|
||||
Dividends
be paid to the minority interest holders of Joint-venture
companies
|
(614,742
|
)
|
—
|
||||
Increase
(decrease) in amounts due to
|
|||||||
shareholders/directors
|
(365,120
|
)
|
(3,060
|
)
|
|||
Proceeds
from issuance of common stock
|
19,740
|
—
|
|||||
Capital
Contribution from the minority interest holders of Joint-venture
companies
|
1,422,075
|
—
|
|||||
Net
cash provided by (used in) financing activities
|
2,958,832
|
(3,015,108
|
)
|
||||
Increase
(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
(2,348,096
|
)
|
(1,917,204
|
)
|
|||
Cash
and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
22,140,596
|
12,972,439
|
|||||
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of period
|
$
|
19,792,500
|
$
|
11,055,235
|
6
China
Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(continued)
Three
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURE OF CASH
FLOW INFORMATION:
|
|||||||
Cash
paid for interest
|
$
|
154,787
|
$
|
95,905
|
|||
Cash
paid for income taxes
|
$
|
556,212
|
$
|
457,845
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
7
China
Automotive Systems, Inc.
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Six
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
Cash
flows from operating activities:
|
|||||||
Net
income
|
$
|
1,846,034
|
$
|
1,368,237
|
|||
Adjustments
to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided
by
operating activities:
|
|||||||
Minority
interests
|
2,355,907
|
812,685
|
|||||
Stock-based
compensation
|
—
|
68,850
|
|||||
Depreciation
and amortization
|
3,334,319
|
2,292,439
|
|||||
Allowance
for doubtful accounts
|
1,263,545
|
197,321
|
|||||
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|||||||
(Increase)
decrease in:
|
|||||||
Pledged
deposits
|
(661,757
|
)
|
(1,023,340
|
)
|
|||
Accounts
and notes receivable
|
(11,818,049
|
)
|
3,874,257
|
||||
Advance
payments
|
(1,067,535
|
)
|
(2,508,300
|
)
|
|||
Inventories
|
(2,366,961
|
)
|
(2,028,977
|
)
|
|||
Increase
(decrease) in:
|
|||||||
Accounts
and notes payable
|
4,120,931
|
1,771,307
|
|||||
Customer
deposits
|
609,049
|
(74,350
|
)
|
||||
Accrued
payroll and related costs
|
48,500
|
21,493
|
|||||
Accrued
expenses and other payables
|
2,282,869
|
(312,355
|
)
|
||||
Accrued
pension costs
|
180,874
|
654,136
|
|||||
Taxes
payable
|
1,076,165
|
(200,424
|
)
|
||||
Advances
payable
|
(62
|
)
|
(156
|
)
|
|||
Net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities
|
1,203,829
|
4,912,823
|
|||||
Cash
flows from investing activities:
|
|||||||
(Increase)
decrease in other receivables
|
94,383
|
(1,265,964
|
)
|
||||
Cash
paid to acquire property, plant and equipment
|
(952,502
|
)
|
(2,226,932
|
)
|
|||
Cash
paid to acquire intangible assets
|
(139,462
|
)
|
(194,145
|
)
|
|||
Cash
received from other investing activities
|
3,920
|
—
|
|||||
Net
cash provided by (used in) investing activities
|
(993,661
|
)
|
(3,687,041
|
)
|
|||
Cash
flows from financing activities:
|
|||||||
Increase
(decrease) in proceeds from bank loans
|
1,414,898
|
(602,410
|
)
|
||||
Dividends
be paid to the minority interest holders of Joint-venture
companies
|
(739,586
|
)
|
(787,321
|
)
|
|||
Increase
(decrease) in amounts due to shareholders/directors
|
(451,138
|
)
|
54,545
|
||||
Proceeds
from issuance of common stock
|
4,959,740
|
—
|
|||||
Capital
Contribution from the minority interest holders of Joint-venture
companies
|
1,422,075
|
—
|
|||||
Net
cash provided by (used in) financing activities
|
6,605,989
|
(1,335,186
|
)
|
||||
Effect
of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents
|
601,399
|
—
|
|||||
Increase
(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
7,417,556
|
(109,404
|
)
|
||||
Cash
and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
12,374,944
|
11,164,639
|
|||||
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of period
|
$
|
19,792,500
|
$
|
11,055,235
|
8
China
Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(continued)
Six
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURE OF CASH
FLOW INFORMATION:
|
|||||||
Cash
paid for interest
|
$
|
347,886
|
$
|
381,283
|
|||
Cash
paid for income taxes
|
$
|
686,927
|
$
|
673,345
|
|||
SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURE OF INVESTING
AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
ON A CASHLESS BASIS:
|
|||||||
Issuance
of common shares on a cashless basis
|
$
|
4
|
$
|
—
|
|||
Financing
services fee related to issuance of common shares
|
$
|
(4
|
) |
$
|
—
|
||
Increase
in capital by minority shareholder of Joint-venture
|
$
|
921,784
|
$
|
—
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
9
China
Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June
30, 2006
1.
ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Organization
- Effective March 5, 2003, Visions-In-Glass, Inc., a United States company
incorporated in the State of Delaware, “Visions”, entered into a Share Exchange
Agreement to acquire 100% of the shareholder interest in Great Genesis Holding
Limited, a company incorporated on January 3, 2003 under the Companies Ordinance
in Hong Kong as a limited liability company, “Great Genesis”, as a result of
which Great Genesis became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Visions. At the closing,
the former directors and officers of Visions resigned, and new directors and
officers were appointed. Visions subsequently changed its name to China
Automotive Systems, Inc.
China
Automotive Systems, Inc., including, when the context so requires, its
subsidiaries and the subsidiaries’ interests in the Sino-foreign Joint-ventures
described below, is referred to herein as the “Company”. The Company, through
its Sino-foreign Joint-ventures described below, is engaged in the manufacture
and sale of automotive systems and components in the People’s Republic of China,
the “PRC” or “China”, as described below.
Ji
Long
Enterprise Investment Limited was incorporated on October 8, 1992 under the
Companies Ordinance in Hong Kong as a limited liability company, “Ji Long”. Ji
Long is an investment holding company. Effective March 4, 2003, all of the
shareholders of Ji Long exchanged their 100% shareholder interest for a 100%
shareholder interest in Great Genesis, as a result of which Ji Long became
a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Genesis.
In
exchange for the acquisition of 100% of the shareholder interest in Great
Genesis, the shareholders of Great Genesis were issued 20,914,250 shares of
common stock of Visions. In addition, the shareholders of Great Genesis paid
$320,000 to the former officer, director and controlling shareholder of Visions
in two installments for the cancellation of 17,424,750 shares of common stock.
The
acquisition of Great Genesis by the Company was accounted for as a
recapitalization of Great Genesis, pursuant to which the accounting basis of
Great Genesis remained unchanged subsequent to the transaction date.
Accordingly, the pre-transaction financial statements of Great Genesis are
the
historical financial statements of the Company.
As
of
June 30, 2006 and 2005, Great Genesis owns the following aggregate net interests
in seven Sino-foreign Joint-ventures organized in the PRC:
Percentage
Interest
|
|||||||
June
30,
|
|||||||
Name
of Entity
|
2006
|
2005
|
|||||
Shashi
Jiulong Power Steering Co. Limited ("Jiulong")
|
81.0
|
%
|
81.0
|
%
|
|||
Jingzhou
Henglong Automotive Parts Co. Limited ("Henglong")
|
44.5
|
%
|
44.5
|
%
|
|||
Shenyang
Jinbei Henglong Automotive Steering System Co. Limited
("Shenyang")
|
70.0
|
%
|
70.0
|
%
|
|||
Zhejiang
Henglong & Vie Pump-Manu Co. Limited ("Zhejiang")
|
51.0
|
%
|
51.0
|
%
|
|||
Universal
Sensor Application, Inc. (“USAI”)
|
60.0
|
%
|
60
|
%
|
|||
Wuhan
Jielong Electric Power Steering Co., Ltd. (“Jielong”)
|
85.0
|
%
|
—
|
||||
Wuhu
HengLong Auto Steering System Co., Ltd. (“Wuhu”)
|
77.33
|
%
|
—
|
10
Jiulong
was established in 1993 and mainly engaged in the production of integral power
steering gears for heavy-duty vehicles.
Henglong
was established in 1997 and mainly engaged in the production of rack and pinion
power steering gears for cars and light duty vehicles.
Shenyang
was established in 2002 and focuses on power steering parts for light duty
vehicles.
Zhejiang
was established in 2002 to focus on power steering pumps.
On
April
12, 2005, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, Great Genesis entered
into
a Joint-venture agreement with Shanghai Hongxi Investment Inc., “Hongxi”, a
company controlled by Mr. Hanlin Chen, the Company’s Chairman, and Sensor System
Solution Inc., “Sensor”, to establish a joint venture, Universal Sensor
Application Inc., “USAI”, in the Wuhan East Lake development zone. The
registered capital of the Joint-venture is $10 million. Great Genesis and Hongxi
will invest $6 million and $1 million, respectively, including cash and land
and
building, which will account for 60% and 10% of the total registered capital,
respectively. Sensor invested $3 million in technology, accounting for 30%
of
the total registered capital. The registered capital is required to be paid
in
three installments within one year after signing of the Joint-venture agreement,
April 12, 2005. As of June 30, 2006, Great Genesis and Sensor have contributed
$900,337, the equivalent of RMB7,200,000 and $3,000,000 respectively, including
cash and technology. Hongxi has contributed $436,954 in cash, the equivalent
of
RMB3,500,000.
On
April
14, 2006, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, Great Genesis entered
into
a Joint-venture agreement with Hong Kong Tongda, “Tongda”, to establish a joint
venture, Wuhan Jielong Electric Power Steering Co., Ltd., “Jielong”, in the
Wuhan East Lake development zone. Jielong is mainly engaged in the production
and sales of electric power steering, “EPS”. The registered capital of the
Joint-venture is $6 million, the equivalent of RMB48,000,000. Great Genesis
and
Tongda will invest $5,100,000 and $900,000, respectively, amounting to 85%
and
15% of the total registered capital, respectively. As of June 30, 2006, Great
Genesis and Tongda have contributed $766,146 and $135,034 in cash, the
equivalent of RMB6,120,000 and RMB1,080,000 respectively.
11
On
March
31, 2006, as amended on May 2, 2006, Great Genesis, the wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Company, entered into a Joint-venture agreement with Wuhu Chery
Technology Co., Ltd., “Chery Technology”, to establish a Joint-venture, Wuhu
Henglong Automotive Steering System Co., Ltd in the Wuhu Technological
Development Zone. Wuhu is mainly engaged in the production and sales of
automobile steering system. The registered capital of the Joint-venture is
$3,750,387, the equivalent of RMB30,000,000. Great Genesis and Chery Technology
will invest $2,900,300 and $850,087, respectively, which will account for 77.33%
and 22.67% of the total registered capital, respectively. As of June 30, 2006,
the capital of $3,750,387, the equivalent of RMB30,000,000, has been totally
contributed in Wuhu.
Basis
of
Presentation - For the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the
accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Company and its subsidiaries. The subsidiaries include the seven Sino-foreign
Joint-ventures mentioned in Note 1. Significant inter-company balances and
transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States of America.
Foreign
Currencies - The Company maintains its books and records in Renminbi, “RMB”, the
currency of the PRC, its functional currency. Foreign currency transactions
in
RMB are reflected using the temporal method. Under this method, all monetary
items are translated into the functional currency at the rate of exchange
prevailing at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary items are translated at
historical rates. Income and expenses are translated at the rate in effect
on
the transaction dates. Transaction gains and losses, if any, are included in
the
determination of net income (loss) for the period.
In
translating the financial statements of the Company from its functional currency
into its reporting currency in United States dollars, balance sheet accounts
are
translated using the closing exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date
and income and expense accounts are translated using an average exchange rate
prevailing during the reporting period. Adjustments resulting from the
translation, if any, are included in cumulative other comprehensive income
(loss) in stockholders’ equity.
Exchange
rate used in translating the financial statements of the Company from its
functional currency, “Renminbi”, into its reporting currency, “US
Dollars”:
12
Reporting
Period
|
Renminbi
|
|
US
Dollars
|
||||
Prior
to July 1, 2005
|
1
|
0.1205
|
|||||
From
July 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005
|
1
|
0.1233
|
|||||
From
January 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006
|
1
|
0.1248
|
Comments
- The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are
unaudited, but in the opinion of management of the Company, contain all
adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present
fairly the financial position, the results of operations and cash flows for
the
three months and six months ended June 30, 2006.
The
consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2005 is derived from the Company’s
audited financial statements.
Certain
information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
that have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations
of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although the Company’s management
believes that the disclosures contained in these financial statements are
adequate to make the information presented therein not misleading. For further
information, refer to the financial statements and the notes thereto included
in
the Company’s 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
The
results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006
are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected
for
the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2006.
Income
Per Share - Basic income per share is calculated by dividing net income by
the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted
income per share is calculated assuming the issuance of common shares, if
dilutive, resulting from the exercise of warrants.
Actual
weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted
earnings (loss) per share were:
Three
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
Weighted
average shares outstanding
|
23,254,121
|
22,574,542
|
|||||
Effect
of dilutive securities
|
13,114
|
3,416
|
|||||
Diluted
shares outstanding
|
23,267,235
|
22,577,958
|
13
Six
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
Weighted
average shares outstanding
|
22,969,051
|
22,574,542
|
|||||
Effect
of dilutive securities
|
18,044
|
19,463
|
|||||
Diluted
shares outstanding
|
22,987,095
|
22,594,005
|
The
156,250 shares underlying warrants issued to Cornell Capital Partners, LP on
March 20, 2006 has not been included in the computation of diluted earnings
(loss) per share because such inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive
effect:
Three
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
Anti-dilutive
securities
|
119,389
|
—
|
Six
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
Anti-dilutive
securities
|
109,206
|
—
|
Stock-Based
Compensation - The Company may periodically issue stock options to employees
and
stock options or warrants to non-employees in non-capital raising transactions
for services and for financing costs.
14
A
summary
of option activities under the plans to June 30, 2006 was as
follows:
Shares
|
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
|
Weighted-Average
Contractual Term (years)
|
||||||||
Granted
to independent directors, July 21, 2004
|
22,500
|
$
|
4.50
|
2
|
||||||
Balance,
December 31, 2004
|
22,500
|
$
|
4.50
|
2
|
||||||
Granted
to independent directors, June 28, 2005
|
22,500
|
$
|
6.83
|
5
|
||||||
Balance,
December 31, 2005
|
45,000
|
$
|
5.67
|
3.5
|
||||||
Granted
to investors, March 20, 2006
|
86,806
|
$
|
14.40
|
3
|
||||||
Granted
to investors, March 20, 2006
|
69,444 |
$
|
18.00
|
3
|
||||||
Exercised,
May 17, 2006
|
(7,500
|
)
|
$
|
4.50
|
—
|
|||||
Balance,
June 30, 2006
|
193,750
|
$
|
14.04
|
3.2
|
The
characteristics of outstanding stock options at June 30, 2006 were as follows:
Outstanding
Options
|
Exercisable
Options
|
||||||||||||||
Exercise Price
|
Shares
|
Remaining
Life (Years)
|
Shares
|
Exercise Price
|
|||||||||||
$ |
4.50
|
15,000
|
0.06
|
15,000
|
$
|
4.50
|
|||||||||
6.83
|
|
22,500
|
3.99
|
22,500
|
6.83
|
||||||||||
14.40
|
|
|
86,806
|
2.22
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||
$ |
18.00
|
69,444
|
2.22
|
—
|
$
|
—
|
The
Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No.
123R, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, which establishes a fair value
method of accounting for stock-based compensation plans.
In
accordance with SFAS No. 123R, the cost of stock options and warrants issued
to
employees and non-employees is measured at the grant date based on the fair
value of the award. The fair value of the stock-based award is determined using
the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The resulting amount is charged to
expense on the straight-line basis over the period in which the Company expects
to receive benefit, which is generally the vesting period.
The
weighted-average fair value of options granted during the periods 2006,
2005 and 2004 was $5.30, $3.06 and $2.45, respectively. The fair value of each
option grant was estimated on the date of grant using option valuation model
and
assumptions noted in the table:
15
2006
|
2005
|
2004
|
||||||||
Expected
volatility
|
82.0
|
%
|
46.0
|
%
|
121.6
|
%
|
||||
Risk-free
rate
|
4.7
|
%
|
3.6
|
%
|
4.0
|
%
|
||||
Expected
term (years)
|
3
|
5
|
2
|
|||||||
Dividend
yield
|
0.0
|
%
|
0.0
|
%
|
0.0
|
%
|
The
Company may periodically issue shares of common stock for services rendered
or
for financing costs. Such shares will be valued based on the market price on
the
transaction date.
On
March
20, 2006, the Company issued 37,863 shares of common stock to Cornell Capital
Partners, LP and a placement agent, collectively at an exercise price of $11.885
per share as a commitment fee and a placement agent fee in connection with
the
establishment of a $15,000,000 equity line of credit under a Standby Equity
Distribution Agreement with Cornell Capital Partners, LP.
Comprehensive
Income - The Company has adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income” (“SFAS No. 130”).
SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for the reporting and display of
comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances in a full set
of
general purpose financial statements. SFAS No. 130 defines comprehensive income
to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by
owners and distributions to owners, including adjustments to minimum pension
liabilities, accumulated foreign currency translation, and unrealized gains
or
losses on marketable securities.
For
the
three months and six months ended June 30, 2006, the Company’s only component of
other comprehensive income is foreign currency translation gain of $0 and
$601,399. These amounts have been recorded as a separate component of
stockholders’ equity.
The
Company did not have any other comprehensive income during three months and
six
months ended June 30, 2005.
Reclassifications —certain
reclassifications have been made to the Consolidated Statement of Operations
for
the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005 to conform to the
current year presentation. (See Note 15)
16
2.
CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The
Company is subject to the consideration and risks of operating in the PRC.
These
include risks associated with the political and economic environment, foreign
currency exchange and the legal system in the PRC.
The
economy of the PRC differs significantly from the economies of the “western”
industrialized nations in structure, level of development, gross national
product, growth rate, capital reinvestment, resource allocation,
self-sufficiency, rate of inflation and balance of payments position, among
others. Only recently has the PRC government encouraged substantial private
economic activities. The Chinese economy has experienced significant growth
in
the past several years, but such growth has been uneven among various sectors
of
the economy and geographic regions. Actions by the PRC government to control
inflation have significantly restrained economic expansion in the recent past.
Similar actions by the PRC government in the future could have a significant
adverse effect on economic conditions in the PRC.
Many
laws
and regulations dealing with economic matters in general and foreign investment
in particular have been enacted in the PRC. However, the PRC still does not
have
a comprehensive system of laws, and enforcement of existing laws may be
uncertain and sporadic.
The
Company’s operating assets and primary sources of income and cash flows are the
interests of its subsidiaries in Sino-foreign Joint-ventures in the PRC. The
PRC
economy has been, for many years, a centrally-planned economy, operating on
the
basis of annual, five-year and ten-year state plans adopted by central PRC
governmental authorities, which set out national production and development
targets. The PRC government has been pursuing economic reforms since it first
adopted its “open-door” policy in 1978. There is no assurance that the PRC
government will continue to pursue economic reforms or that there will not
be
any significant change in its economic or other policies, particularly in the
event of any change in the political leadership of, or the political, economic
or social conditions in the PRC. There is also no assurance that the Company
will not be adversely affected by any such change in governmental policies
or
any unfavorable change in the political, economic or social conditions, the
laws
or regulations, or the rate or method of taxation in the PRC.
As
many
of the economic reforms, which have been or are being implemented by the PRC
government, are unprecedented or experimental, they may be subject to adjustment
or refinement, which may have adverse effects on the Company. Further, through
state plans and other economic and fiscal measures such as the level of exchange
rate, it remains possible for the PRC government to exert significant influence
on the PRC economy.
The
Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentration of credit risk
consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, and accounts receivable from
customers. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with major banks in the
PRC.
The Company’s business activity is with customers in the PRC. The Company
periodically performs credit analysis and monitors the financial condition
of
its clients in order to minimize credit risk.
17
Any
devaluation of the RMB against the United States dollar would have adverse
effects on the Company’s financial performance and asset values when measured in
terms of the United States dollar. Should the RMB significantly devalue against
the United States dollar, such devaluation could have a material adverse effect
on the Company’s earnings and the foreign currency equivalent of such earnings.
The Company does not hedge its RMB - United States dollar exchange rate
exposure.
On
July
21, 2005, the People's Bank of China changed its exchange rate system from
its
previous fixed exchange rate announced on January 1, 1994 to a unitary and
well-managed floating exchange rate based on market supply and demand. No
representation is made that the RMB amounts could be freely converted into
other
foreign currencies. All foreign exchange transactions continue to take place
either through the Bank of China or other banks authorized to buy and sell
foreign currencies at the exchange rate quoted by the People’s Bank of China.
Approval of foreign currency payments by the People’s Bank of China or other
institutions requires submission of a payment application form together with
suppliers’ invoices, shipping documents and signed contracts.
3.
RECENT
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In
2003,
the FASB issued SFAS No. 132R, “Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other
Postretirement Benefits (Revised in December 2003)”—an amendment of FASB
Statements No. 87, 88, and 106 (Issued 12/03). This Statement revises employers’
disclosures about pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. It
does
not change the measurement or recognition of those plans required by FASB
Statements No. 87, Employers’ Accounting for Pensions, No. 88, Employers’
Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans
and
for Termination Benefits, and No. 106, Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement
Benefits Other Than Pensions. SFAS 132R is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 132R did not have a
significant effect on the Company’s financial statement presentation or
disclosures.
In
November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151, “Inventory Costs—An Amendment of
Accounting Research Bulletin No. 43, Chapter 4” (SFAS 151). SFAS 151 clarifies
that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs and
spoilage should be expensed as incurred and not included in overhead as an
inventory cost. The new statement also requires that allocation of fixed
production overhead costs to conversion costs should be based on normal capacity
of the production facilities. The provisions in SFAS 151 must be applied
prospectively and became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2006.
The Company adopted this statement beginning in the first quarter of
2006.
In
December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 152 “Accounting for Real Estate
Time-Sharing Transactions - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 66 and 67”
(“SFAS 152”). This statement amends FASB Statement No. 66 “Accounting for Sales
of Real Estate” to reference the financial accounting and reporting guidance for
real estate time-sharing transactions that is provided in AICPA Statement of
Position 04-2 “Accounting for Real Estate Time-Sharing Transactions” (“SOP
04-2”). SFAS 152 also amends FASB Statement No. 67 “Accounting for Costs and
Initial Rental operations of Real Estate Projects” to state that the guidance
for incidental operations and costs incurred to sell real estate projects does
not apply to real estate time-sharing transactions, with the accounting for
those operations and costs being subject to the guidance in SOP 04-2. The
provisions of SFAS 152 are effective in fiscal years beginning after June 15,
2005. The Company adopted this statement beginning in the first quarter of
2006.
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In
December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), “Share-Based
Payment” (SFAS 123R). This statement requires financial statement recognition of
compensation cost related to share-based payment transactions. Share-based
payment transactions within the scope of SFAS 123R include stock options,
restricted stock plans, performance-based awards, stock appreciation rights,
and
employee share purchase plans. The provisions of SFAS 123R are effective for
the
first fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2005. However, in April 2005, the
SEC
deferred the effective date of SFAS 123R for SEC registrants to the first
interim period beginning after June 15, 2005. Accordingly, the Company adopted
this statement beginning in the first quarter of 2006.
In
December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153 “Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, an
amendment of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 29” (SFAS 153). This
statement amends Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 29, “Accounting
for Nonmonetary Transactions” to eliminate the exception for nonmonetary
exchanges of similar productive assets and replaces it with a general exception
for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that have no commercial substance. Under
SFAS 153, if a nonmonetary exchange of similar productive assets meets a
commercial-substance criterion and fair value is determinable, the transaction
must be accounted for at fair value resulting in recognition of any gain or
loss. SFAS 153 was effective for nonmonetary transactions in fiscal periods
beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company adopted this statement beginning
in
the first quarter of 2006.
In
March
2005, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset
Retirement Obligations, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143” (FIN 47).
Under FIN 47, we are required to recognize a liability for the fair value of
a
conditional asset retirement obligation if the fair value of the liability
can
be reasonably estimated. Any uncertainty about the amount and/or timing of
future settlement should be factored into the measurement of the liability
when
sufficient information exists. FIN 47 also clarifies when an entity would have
sufficient information to reasonably estimate the fair value. The provisions
of
FIN 47 were required to be applied no later than the end of fiscal years ending
after December 15, 2005. The Company adopted this statement beginning in the
first quarter of 2006.
In
May
2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections—a
replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3” (SFAS 154). This
statement changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of
a
change in accounting principle and applies to all voluntary changes in
accounting principle. It also applies to changes required by an accounting
pronouncement in the unusual instance that the pronouncement does not include
specific transition provisions. When a pronouncement includes specific
transition provisions, those provisions should be followed. APB No. 20 required
that most voluntary changes in accounting principle be recognized by including
in net income of the period of the change the cumulative effect of changing
to
the new accounting principle. This statement requires retrospective application
to prior period financial statements of changes in accounting principle, unless
it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the
cumulative effect of the change. The provisions of SFAS 154 are effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The Company adopted this
statement beginning in the first quarter of 2006.
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In
February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain
Hybrid Financial Instruments”. This Statement amends FASB Statements
No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and
No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishments of Liabilities. This Statement resolves issues addressed
in Statement 133 Implementation Issue No. D1, “Application of Statement 133
to Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.” SFAS No. 155
permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that
contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation,
clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject
to the requirements of Statement 133, and establishes a requirement to evaluate
interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are
freestanding derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain
an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation. It also clarifies that
concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded
derivatives and amends Statement 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a
qualifying special-purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument
that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial
instrument. This Statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired
or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after
September 15, 2006. The Company has not yet determined the impact of the
adoption of SFAS No. 155 on its financial statements, if any.
In
2006,
the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial
Assets”. This Statement amends FASB Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers
and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, with
respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and
servicing liabilities. This Statement requires an entity to recognize a
servicing asset or servicing liability each time it undertakes an obligation
to
service a financial asset by entering into a servicing contract in indicated
situations; requires all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing
liabilities to be initially measured at fair value, if practicable; permits
an
entity to choose relevant subsequent measurement methods for each class of
separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities; at its initial
adoption, permits a one-time reclassification of available-for-sale securities
to trading securities by entities with recognized servicing rights, without
calling into question the treatment of other available-for-sale securities
under
Statement 115, provided that the available-for-sale securities are identified
in
some manner as offsetting the entity’s exposure to changes in fair value of
servicing assets or servicing liabilities that a servicer elects to subsequently
measure at fair value; and requires separate presentation of servicing assets
and servicing liabilities subsequently measured at fair value in the statement
of financial position and additional disclosures for all separately recognized
servicing assets and servicing liabilities. The adoption of SFAS No. 156 did
not
have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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4.
ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE
The
Company’s accounts and notes receivable at June 30, 2006 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2005 are summarized as follows:
|
|
June
30,
2006
|
|
December
31,
2005
|
|
||
Accounts
receivable
|
$
|
37,729,888
|
$
|
31,866,156
|
|||
Notes
receivable
|
18,556,596
|
12,570,189
|
|||||
56,286,484
|
44,436,345
|
||||||
Less:
allowance for doubtful accounts
|
(3,266,725
|
)
|
(2,856,025
|
)
|
|||
$
|
53,019,759
|
$
|
41,580,320
|
Notes
receivable represent accounts receivable in the form of bills of exchange whose
acceptances and settlements are handled by banks.
5.
OTHER
RECEIVABLES
The
Company’s other receivable at June 30, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005
are summarized as follows:
June
30,
|
December
31,
|
||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
Other
receivable, including $5,971,220 and $3,966,509 from related parties
|
$
|
7,404,433
|
$
|
7,543,798
|
|||
at
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively
|
|||||||
Less:
allowance for doubtful accounts
|
(1,936,790
|
)
|
(1,040,169
|
)
|
|||
$
|
5,467,643
|
$
|
6,503,629
|
Other
receivables consist of amounts advanced to both related and unrelated parties,
primarily as unsecured demand loans, with no stated interest rate or due date.
Included
in other receivable from related parties as of June 30, 2006 were the
following:
Description
|
Advances
Receivable
|
|||
Amounts
advanced to related parties, controlled by Mr. Hanlin Chen, the
Company’s Chairman
|
$
|
4,488,910
|
* | |
Amounts
advanced to investee of Jiulong
|
553,494
|
** | ||
Amounts
advanced to minority shareholder of Joint-venture
Companies
|
928,816
|
*** | ||
Total
|
$
|
5,971,220
|
*
|
This
balance is non-interest bearing and will be due on demand on or
before
December 31, 2006.
|
**
|
This
amount is deemed uncollectible and the company has recorded an
appropriate
allowance for doubtful accounts.
|
***
|
This
balance is non-interest bearing and will be
due on demand on or before December 31,
2006.
|
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6.
INVENTORIES
Inventories
at June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2005 consisted of the
following:
June
30,
2006
|
December
31,
2005
|
||||||
Raw
materials
|
$
|
4,243,510
|
$
|
3,025,467
|
|||
Work-in-process
|
2,796,097
|
2,559,626
|
|||||
Finished
goods
|
8,279,043
|
7,295,082
|
|||||
15,318,650
|
12,880,175
|
||||||
Less:
provision for loss
|
(565,855
|
)
|
(494,342
|
)
|
|||
$
|
14,752,795
|
$
|
12,385,833
|
7.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property,
plant and equipment at June 30, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 are
summarized as follows:
June
30,
2006
|
December
31,
2005
|
||||||
Land
use rights and buildings
|
$
|
17,065,896
|
$
|
16,825,598
|
|||
Machinery
and equipment
|
31,553,903
|
30,980,053
|
|||||
Electronic
equipment
|
2,115,455
|
2,023,457
|
|||||
Motor
vehicles
|
2,114,340
|
2,179,161
|
|||||
Construction
in progress
|
112,345
|
73,400
|
|||||
52,961,939
|
52,081,669
|
||||||
Less:
Accumulated depreciation
|
(15,074,532
|
)
|
(12,285,636
|
)
|
|||
$
|
37,887,407
|
$
|
39,796,033
|
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8.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The
activities in the Company’s intangible asset account at June 30, 2006
(unaudited) and December 31, 2005 are summarized as follows:
June
30,
2006
|
December
31,
2005
|
||||||
Balance
at beginning of year,
|
$
|
3,503,217
|
$
|
392,552
|
|||
Add:
Additions during the period -
|
|
|
|||||
Management software license |
61,798
|
3,147,867
|
|||||
Mapping
design software license
|
38,301
|
93,827
|
|||||
Foreign
currency translation gain
|
39,362
|
9,693
|
|||||
3,642,678
|
3,643,939
|
||||||
Less:
Amortization during the period
|
(416,525
|
)
|
(140,722
|
)
|
|||
Balance
at the end of the period
|
$
|
3,226,153
|
$
|
3,503,217
|
9.
ACCOUNTS AND NOTES PAYABLE
Accounts
and notes payable at June 30, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 are
summarized as follows:
June
30,
2006
|
December
31,
2005
|
||||||
Accounts
payable
|
$
|
20,993,263
|
$
|
15,615,402
|
|||
Notes
payable
|
14,503,267
|
15,760,197
|
|||||
$
|
35,496,530
|
$
|
31,375,599
|
Notes
payable represent accounts payable in the form of bills of exchange whose
acceptances and settlements are handled by banks.
The
Company has pledged cash deposits, notes receivable and certain plant and
machinery to secure trade financing granted by banks.
10.
BANK
LOANS
At
June
30, 2006, the Company through its Sino-foreign Joint-ventures had outstanding
fixed-rate short-term bank loans of $16,229,713. The weighted average interest
rate for the six months ended June 30, 2006 was 5.90% per annum. Henglong,
one
of the Company’s joint ventures, provided Jiulong, another of the Company’s
Joint-ventures, with loan guarantees covering bank loans of $6,242,197. The
remaining bank loan of $9,987,516 was secured by mortgages on certain plant
and
equipment of the Company.
At
December 31, 2005, the Company through its Sino-foreign Joint-ventures had
outstanding fixed-rate short-term bank loans of $14,814,815. The weighted
average interest rate for the year ended December 31, 2005 was 5.92% per annum.
Jiulong, one of the Company’s Joint-ventures, provided Henglong, another of the
Company’s Joint-ventures, with loan guarantees covering bank loans of
$3,086,420. Henglong provided Jiulong with loan guarantees covering bank loans
of $4,938,272. The remaining bank loan of $6,790,123 was secured by mortgages
on
certain plant and equipment of the Company.
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11.
AMOUNTS DUE TO SHAREHOLDERS/DIRECTORS
The
activities in the amounts due to shareholders/directors at June 30, 2006
(unaudited) and December 31, 2005 are summarized as follows:
Balance,
December 31, 2004
|
$
|
589,594
|
||
Cash
advances from shareholders
|
177,048
|
|||
Balance,
December 31, 2005
|
$
|
766,642
|
||
Cash
repaid to shareholder
|
(451,138
|
)
|
||
Balance,
June 30, 2006
|
$
|
315,504
|
As
of
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the amounts due to shareholders/directors
were unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.
12.
MINORITY INTERESTS
The
activities in respect of the amounts of the minority interests’ equity at June
30, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 are summarized as
follows:
Balance,
December 31, 2004
|
$
|
17,571,838
|
||
Add:
contribution by minority shareholders
|
3,066,000
|
|||
Minority
interests’ income
|
2,680,318
|
|||
Additional
interest to the minority interest holders in connection with
disposal of property, plant and equipment
|
$
|
93,168
|
||
Less:
dividends declared to the minority stockholders’
equity of Joint-venture companies
|
(1,660,281
|
)
|
||
Balance,
December 31, 2005
|
$
|
21,751,043
|
||
Add:
contribution by minority shareholders
|
2,343,859
|
|||
Minority
interests’ income
|
2,355,907
|
|||
Less:
dividends paid to the minority stockholders’
equity of Joint-venture companies
|
(300,367
|
)
|
||
Balance,
June 30, 2006
|
$
|
26,150,442
|
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On
February 25, 2006, Jiulong, one of the Joint-ventures of the Company, held
a
meeting of the board and approved an increase in its capital stock of $1,897,628
, the equivalent of RMB15,200,000, of which the Company subscribed $1,537,079,
the equivalent of RMB12,312,000, and capital stock of $360,548, the equivalent
of RMB2,888,000, subscribed by the minority shareholder was deducted from
dividends payable.
On
February 25, 2006, Henglong, one of the Joint-ventures of the Company, held
a
meeting of the board and approved an increase in its capital stock of
$1,011,236, the
equivalent of
RMB8,100,000, of which the Company subscribed $450,000, the
equivalent of
RMB3,604,500, and the capital stock of $561,236, the
equivalent of
RMB4,495,500 subscribed by the minority shareholder was deducted from dividends
payable.
On
February 20, 2006, Shengyang, one of the Joint-ventures of the Company, held
a
meeting of the board and approved distribution of
dividends of $1,001,223, the equivalent of RMB 8,019,803, of which $700,856,
the
equivalent of RMB4,900,599, was distributed to the Company and $300,367, the
equivalent of RMB3,119,204, was distributed to the minority
shareholder.
On
April
6, 2006, USAI, one of the Joint-ventures of the Company, its minority
stockholders distributed capital stock of $436,954 in cash, the equivalent
of
RMB3,500,000.
On
April
14, 2006, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, Great Genesis entered
into
a Joint-venture agreement with Hong Kong Tongda, “Tongda”, to establish a joint
venture, Wuhan Jielong Electric Power Steering Co., Ltd., “Jielong”, in the
Wuhan East Lake development zone. As of June 30, 2006, Great Genesis and Tongda
have contributed $766,146 and $135,034 in cash, the equivalent of RMB 6,120,000
and RMB 1,080,000 respectively.
On
March
31, 2006, as amended on May 2, 2006, Great Genesis, the wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Company, entered into a Joint-venture agreement with Wuhu Chery
Technology Co., Ltd., “Chery Technology”, to establish a Joint-venture, Wuhu
Henglong Automotive Steering System Co., Ltd in the Wuhu Technological
Development Zone. As of June 30, 2006, Great Genesis and minority stockholders
have contributed $2,900,300 and $850,087 in cash, the equivalent of
RMB23,200,000 and RMB6,800,000 respectively.
13.
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The
activities in respect of the amounts of the stockholders’ equity at June 30,
2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 are summarized as follows:
Common
Stock
|
Preferred
Stock
|
Additional
Paid-
|
||||||||||||||
Shares
|
Par
Value
|
Shares
|
Par
Value
|
in
Capital
|
||||||||||||
Balance,
December 31, 2004
|
22,574,543
|
$
|
2,257
|
—
|
$
|
—
|
$
|
18,003,168
|
||||||||
Foreign
currency translation gain
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||
Deemed
distribution to shareholders
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
74,704
|
|||||||||||
Issuance
of options for independent directors
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
68,850
|
|||||||||||
Net
income for the year ended December, 31, 2005
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||
Appropriation
of retained earnings
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||
Balance,
December 31, 2005
|
22,574,543
|
$
|
2,257
|
—
|
$
|
—
|
$
|
18,146,722
|
||||||||
Issuance
of common stock
|
662,089
|
66
|
—
|
—
|
4,959,673
|
|||||||||||
Issuance
of common shares related to financing services
|
37,863
|
4
|
—
|
—
|
(4)
|
|||||||||||
Foreign
currency translation gain
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
3,920
|
|||||||||||
Net
income for the period ended June 30, 2006
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||
Balance,
June 30, 2006
|
|
23,274,495
|
$
|
2,327
|
—
|
$
|
—
|
$
|
23,110,311
|
25
|
|
Retained
Earnings
|
|
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
Appropriated
|
|
Unappropriated
|
|
Income
(Loss)
|
|
Total
|
|||||
Balance,
December 31, 2004
|
$
|
4,396,339
|
$
|
9,733,625
|
$
|
3,060
|
$
|
32,138,449
|
|||||
Foreign
currency translation gain
|
— |
—
|
1,329,624
|
1,
329,624
|
|||||||||
Deemed
distribution to shareholders
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
74,704
|
|||||||||
Issuance
of options for independent directors
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
68,850
|
|||||||||
Net
income for the year ended December, 31, 2005
|
—
|
3,315,478
|
—
|
3,315,478
|
|||||||||
Appropriation
of retained earnings
|
526,923
|
(526,923
|
)
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||
Balance,
December 31, 2005
|
$
|
4,923,262
|
$
|
12,522,180
|
$
|
1,332,684
|
$
|
36,927,105
|
|||||
Sale
of common stock
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
4,959,740
|
|||||||||
Issuance
of common shares related to financing services
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||
Foreign
currency translation gain
|
—
|
—
|
601,399
|
605,319
|
|||||||||
Net
income for the period ended June 30, 2006
|
—
|
1,846,034
|
—
|
1,846,034
|
|||||||||
Appropriation
of retained earnings
|
155,322
|
(155,322
|
)
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||
Balance,
June 30, 2006
|
$
|
5,078,584
|
$
|
14,212,892
|
$
|
1,934,083
|
$
|
44,338,198
|
14.
INCOME TAXES
The
Company’s Sino-foreign Joint-ventures are subject to PRC state and local income
taxes at the applicable tax rate on the taxable income as reported in their
PRC
statutory financial statements in accordance with the relevant income tax laws
applicable to foreign invested enterprises. In accordance with the Income Tax
Law of the PRC for Enterprises with Foreign Investments and Foreign Enterprises,
enterprises with foreign investments and foreign enterprises meeting certain
criteria are entitled to full exemption from income tax for the first two years
and a 50% reduction for the next three years, commencing from the first
profit-making year after offsetting all tax losses carried forward from the
previous five years.
Two
of
the Company’s Sino-foreign Joint-ventures, Henglong and Jiulong, were subject to
a tax rate of 15% during 2005 and 2006. Shenyang was entitled to and was
certified for a two-year tax holiday commencing in 2003, the first profit-making
year. Therefore, Shenyang was income tax exempted in 2004 and is subject to
a
tax rate of 7.5% in 2005 and 2006. The tax rate for Zhejiang has not yet been
approved by tax authorities, but in accordance with the relevant income tax
laws
as mentioned above, Zhejiang is also entitled to two-year tax exemption in
2004
and 2005, and is subject to a tax rate of 16.5% in 2006. USAI, Jielong and
Wuhu
did not have any operating income in 2006.
No
provision for Hong Kong profits tax has been made as Ji Long and Great Genesis
are investment holding companies and did not have any assessable profits in
Hong
Kong during three months and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
No
provision for U.S income taxes has been made as the
Company did not have any assessable profits in United States during three months
and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
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15.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain
reclassifications have been made to the Consolidated Statement of Operations
for
the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005 to conform to the
current year presentation.
Three
months ended June 30,
2005
|
|||||||
Item
|
Original
Classification
|
Present
Classification
|
|||||
General
and administrative expenses
|
$
|
2,337,603
|
$
|
1,602,040
|
|||
R&D
expenses
|
—
|
$
|
138,239
|
||||
Depreciation
and amortization
|
$
|
172,626
|
$
|
769,950
|
|||
Six
months ended June 30, 2005
|
|||||||
Item
|
Original
Classification
|
Present
Classification
|
|||||
General
and administrative expenses
|
$
|
4,899,754
|
$
|
3,372,325
|
|||
R&D
expenses
|
—
|
$
|
495,948
|
||||
Depreciation
and amortization
|
$
|
353,290
|
$
|
1,384,771
|
16.
SIGNIFICANT CONCENTRATIONS
The
Company grants credit to its customers, generally on an open account basis.
The
Company’s customers are all located in the PRC.
During
the three months ended June 30, 2006, the Company’s ten largest customers
accounted for 79.3% of the Company’s consolidated net sales, with each of three
customers individually accounting for more than 10% of consolidated net sales,
i.e. 18.2%, 15.7% and 13.1% individually, or an aggregate of 46.9%. At June
30,
2006, approximately 29.7% of accounts receivable were from trade transactions
with the aforementioned three customers.
During
the six months ended June 30, 2006, the Company’s ten largest customers
accounted for 75.3% of the Company’s consolidated net sales, with each of four
customers individually accounting for more than 10% of consolidated net sales,
i.e. 16.2%, 14.1%, 12.3% and 11.1% individually, or an aggregate of 53.7%.
At
June 30, 2006, approximately 36.0% of accounts receivable were from trade
transactions with the aforementioned four customers.
During
the three months ended June 30, 2005, the Company’s ten largest customers
accounted for 85.4% of the Company’s consolidated net sales, with four customers
individually accounting for more than 10% of consolidated net sales, i.e. 17.5%,
16.3%, 12.2% and 10.8% individually, or an aggregate of 56.8%. At June 30,
2005,
approximately 38.5% of accounts receivable were from trade transactions with
the
aforementioned four customers.
During
the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Company’s ten largest customers
accounted for an aggregate of 77.9% of its consolidated net sales, with four
customers individually accounting for more than 10% of consolidated net sales,
i.e. 15.6%, 13.0%, 12.6% and 11.9% individually, or an aggregate of 53.1%.
At
June 30, 2005, approximately 38.5% of accounts receivable were from trade
transactions with the aforementioned four customers.
27
17.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During
early 2004, the Company commenced construction of seven buildings dedicated
to
research and administrative for its operations in Wuhan. In December 2005,
the
Company disposed two of the seven buildings to Wuhan Geological University
Information S&T Development Co., Ltd., “WuHan Information”, a Chinese
company controlled by Mr. Hanlin Chen, the Chairman of the Company, at fair
market value of $2,636,444, which was determined by an independent appraisal
firm. As of June 30, 2006, such amount together with its conventional bank
interest has not been repaid.
During
the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Joint-ventures
entered into related party transactions with companies with common directors
as
shown below:
Three
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
|
|||||||
Sales
|
$
|
794,200
|
$
|
544,935
|
|||
Purchases
|
$
|
674,207
|
$
|
490,032
|
|||
Six
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
||||
Sales
|
$
|
1,377,739
|
$
|
999,860
|
|||
Purchases
|
$
|
1,330,202
|
$
|
895,788 |
28
18.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
At
June
30, 2006 and 2005, the Company did not have any transactions, obligations or
relationships that could be considered off-balance sheet
arrangements.
19.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
The
Company has the following material contractual obligations and capital
expenditure commitments:
Date
|
Parties
Involved
|
Description
of Commitments and Contingencies
|
||
October
30, 2001
|
Henglong
& Bishop Steering Technology Limited, “Bishop”, an Australian company
|
Ten
year license agreement for the design of power steering systems.
Henglong
is obligated to pay Bishop a technical assistance fee of approximately
$200,000 per year during the first two years and $110,000 per year
during
the remaining eight years of the agreement.
|
||
July
21, 2003
|
Henglong
& Namyang Industrial Co. Ltd., “Namyang”, a Korean manufacturer of
steering assemblies for automobiles
|
Five
year license and technical assistance agreement. Henglong paid Namyang
an
initial payment of $100,000 and is further obligated to pay a royalty
of
3% of the sales price of products sold, which includes the licensed
columns and universal joint technology.
|
||
March
to December, 2004
|
Henglong
& some
equipment
manufacturers
|
Have
entered into equipment contracts with total value approximately
$4,719,967. Henglong paid $1,743,201 and $2,606,332 during 2004 and
2005.
The Company paid $130,542 in the six months ended June 30, 2006 and
$239,892 remains outstanding. The Company will pay $146,265 and $93,627
in
the six months ended December 31, 2006 and in 2007, respectively.
|
||
March
to December, 2004
|
Jiulong
& some
equipment
manufacturers
|
Have
entered into equipment contracts with total value of approximately
$2,752,479. Jiulong paid $1,021,021 and $1,117,318 during 2004 and
2005.
The Company paid $92,658 in the six months ended June 30, 2006 and
$521,482 remains outstanding. The Company will pay $279,940 and $241,542
in the six months ended December 31, 2006 and in 2007, respectively.
|
||
April
to December, 2005
|
Henglong
& some equipment manufacturers
|
Have
entered into equipment contracts with total value approximately
$1,163,650. Henglong paid $1,039,442 in 2005 and $7,388 in the six
months
ended June 30, 2006, respectively, and $116,820 remains outstanding.
The
Company will pay $110,916 and $5,904 in the six months ended December
31,
2006 and in 2007, respectively.
|
||
April
to December, 2005
|
Jiulong
& some equipment manufacturers
|
Have
entered into equipment contracts with total value approximately $637,108.
Jiulong paid $350,542 in 2005 and $30,723 in the six months ended
June 30,
2006, respectively, and $255,843 remains outstanding. The Company
will pay
$232,157 and $23,686 in the six months ended December 31, 2006 and
in
2007, respectively.
|
||
April
to December, 2005
|
USAI
& some equipment manufacturers
|
Have
entered into equipment contracts with total value approximately $238,577
in 2005. USAI paid $141,346 in 2005 and $45,277 in the six months
ended
June 30, 2006, respectively, and will pay off the remaining $51,954
during
the six months ended December 31,
2006.
|
29
20.
OPERATING INFORMATION OF THE COMPANY’S SINO-FOREIGN JOINT-VENTURES
The
Company has no operations independent of those of Great Genesis and its
subsidiaries, and the principal assets are its investments in Great Genesis
and its subsidiaries. The operational results of Company’s Sino-foreign
Joint-ventures for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006 and
2005
were summarized as follows:
Parent
Company
|
|
Henglong
|
|||||||||||
|
|
Three
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||||||
(Unit:
US Dollars, except ownership percentage)
|
|||||||||||||
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|||||||
Proportionate
ownership interest at end of year
|
100
|
%
|
100
|
%
|
44.5
|
%
|
44.5
|
%
|
|||||
Net
sales
|
—
|
—
|
14,103,726
|
9,038,423
|
|||||||||
Cost
of sales and operating expenses
|
718,917
|
197,087
|
11,593,529
|
8,076,493
|
|||||||||
Operating
earnings (losses)
|
(718,917
|
)
|
(197,087
|
)
|
2,510,197
|
961,930
|
|||||||
Other
income
(expenses),
net
|
15,029
|
(932
|
)
|
(70,388
|
)
|
(145,990
|
)
|
||||||
Pretax
earnings
|
(703,888
|
)
|
(198,019
|
)
|
2,439,809
|
815,940
|
|||||||
Income
tax
|
—
|
—
|
506,831
|
188,000
|
|||||||||
Income
(expenses)
before
minority interest
|
(703,888
|
)
|
(198,019
|
)
|
1,932,978
|
627,940
|
|||||||
Minority
interest income (expenses)
|
—
|
—
|
1,056,258
|
349,545
|
|||||||||
Net
earnings
(expenses)
|
(703,888
|
)
|
(198,019
|
)
|
876,720
|
278,395
|
30
Jiulong
|
|
Shenyang
|
|||||||||||
|
|
Three
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||||||
(Unit:
US Dollars, except ownership percentage)
|
|||||||||||||
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|||||||
Proportionate
ownership interest at end of year
|
81
|
%
|
81
|
%
|
70
|
%
|
70
|
%
|
|||||
Net
sales
|
7,199,830
|
5,789,758
|
4,330,357
|
3,322,133
|
|||||||||
Cost
of sales and operating expenses
|
6,902,731
|
5,417,938
|
3,793,943
|
2,815,240
|
|||||||||
Operating
earnings (losses)
|
297,099
|
371,820
|
536,414
|
506,893
|
|||||||||
Other
income
(expenses),
net
|
(18,372
|
)
|
(141,819
|
)
|
7,875
|
8,625
|
|||||||
Pretax
earnings
|
278,727
|
230,001
|
544,289
|
515,518
|
|||||||||
Income
tax
|
132,323
|
69,202
|
43,674
|
45,159
|
|||||||||
Income
(expenses)
before
minority
interest
|
146,404
|
160,799
|
500,615
|
470,359
|
|||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Minority
interest income (expenses)
|
51,937
|
1,089
|
150,184
|
141,109
|
|||||||||
Net
earnings
(expenses)
|
94,467
|
159,710
|
350,431
|
329,250
|
Zhejiang
|
USAI
|
||||||||||||
Three
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||||||||
(Unit:
US Dollars, except ownership percentage)
|
|||||||||||||
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|||||||
Proportionate
ownership interest at end of year
|
51
|
%
|
51
|
%
|
60
|
%
|
0
|
%
|
|||||
Net
sales
|
2,948,212
|
1,672,660
|
109,456
|
—
|
|||||||||
Cost
of sales and operating expenses
|
2,238,701
|
1,491,652
|
514,186
|
—
|
|||||||||
Operating
earnings (losses)
|
709,511
|
181,008
|
(404,730
|
)
|
—
|
||||||||
Other
income
(expenses),
net
|
6,247
|
(12,550
|
)
|
19
|
—
|
||||||||
Pretax
earnings
|
715,758
|
168,458
|
(404,711
|
)
|
—
|
||||||||
Income
tax
|
167,911
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||
Income
(expenses)
before
minority
interest
|
547,847
|
168,458
|
(404,711
|
)
|
—
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Minority
interest income (expenses)
|
268,633
|
82,543
|
(161,884
|
)
|
—
|
||||||||
Net
earnings
(expenses)
|
279,214
|
85,915
|
(242,827
|
)
|
—
|
31
Elimination
|
Total
|
||||||||||||
|
Three
Months Ended June 30,
|
||||||||||||
|
(Unit:
US Dollars, except ownership percentage)
|
||||||||||||
|
2006
|
2005
|
2006
|
2005
|
|||||||||
Proportionate
ownership interest at end of year
|
|||||||||||||
Net
sales
|
3,943,669
|
3,059,665
|
24,747,912
|
16,763,309
|
|||||||||
Cost
of sales and operating expenses
|
4,041,188
|
2,906,468
|
21,720,819
|
15,091,942
|
|||||||||
Operating
earnings (losses)
|
(97,519
|
)
|
153,197
|
3,027,093
|
1,671,367
|
||||||||
Other
income
(expenses),
net
|
—
|
—
|
(59,590
|
)
|
(292,666
|
)
|
|||||||
Pretax
earnings
|
(97,519
|
)
|
153,197
|
2,967,503
|
1,378,701
|
||||||||
Income
tax
|
—
|
—
|
850,739
|
302,361
|
|||||||||
Income
(expenses) before minority interest
|
(97,519
|
)
|
153,197
|
2,116,764
|
1,076,340
|
||||||||
Minority
interest income (expenses)
|
—
|
—
|
1,365,128
|
574,286
|
|||||||||
Net
earnings
(expenses)
|
(97,519
|
)
|
153,197
|
751,636
|
502,054
|
For
the
three months ended June 30, 2006, two of the subsidiary companies, Jielong
and
Wuhu has not conducted any business.
Parent
Company
|
Henglong
|
||||||||||||
Six
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||||||||
(Unit:
US Dollars, except ownership percentage)
|
|||||||||||||
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|||||||
Proportionate
ownership interest at end of year
|
100
|
%
|
100
|
%
|
44.5
|
%
|
44.5
|
%
|
|||||
Net
sales
|
—
|
—
|
25,618,111
|
16,393,536
|
|||||||||
Cost
of sales and operating expenses
|
968,612
|
350,386
|
21,417,904
|
15,151,835
|
|||||||||
Operating
earnings (losses)
|
(968,612
|
)
|
(350,386
|
)
|
4,200,207
|
1,241,701
|
|||||||
Other
income
(expenses),
net
|
700,216
|
(2,624
|
)
|
(203,487
|
)
|
(302,930
|
)
|
||||||
Pretax
earnings
|
(268,396
|
)
|
(353,010
|
)
|
3,996,720
|
938,771
|
|||||||
Income
tax
|
—
|
—
|
785,126
|
238,965
|
|||||||||
Income
(expenses)
before minority
interest
|
(268,396
|
)
|
(353,010
|
)
|
3,211,594
|
699,806
|
|||||||
Minority
interest income (expenses)
|
—
|
—
|
1,812,079
|
379,935
|
|||||||||
Net
earnings
(expenses)
|
(268,396
|
)
|
(353,010
|
)
|
1,399,515
|
319,871
|
32
Jiulong
|
Shenyang
|
||||||||||||
|
|
Six
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||||||
(Unit:
US Dollars, except ownership percentage)
|
|||||||||||||
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
||||||
Proportionate
ownership interest at end of year
|
81
|
%
|
81
|
%
|
70
|
%
|
70
|
%
|
|||||
Net
sales
|
12,820,677
|
12,252,922
|
7,869,898
|
5,859,231
|
|||||||||
Cost
of sales and operating expenses
|
12,037,546
|
10,896,165
|
7,076,396
|
4,873,157
|
|||||||||
Operating
earnings (losses)
|
783,131
|
1,356,757
|
793,502
|
986,075
|
|||||||||
Other
income
(expenses),
net
|
(131,602
|
)
|
(246,564
|
)
|
18,181
|
14,784
|
|||||||
Pretax
earnings
|
651,529
|
1,110,193
|
811,683
|
1,000,858
|
|||||||||
Income
tax
|
(46,850
|
)
|
232,829
|
83,577
|
81,529
|
||||||||
Income
(expenses)
before minority
interest
|
698,379
|
877,364
|
728,106
|
919,329
|
|||||||||
Minority
interest income (expenses)
|
153,968
|
99,942
|
218,431
|
275,800
|
|||||||||
Net
earnings
(expenses)
|
544,411
|
777,422
|
509,675
|
643,529
|
Zhejiang
|
USAI
|
||||||||||||
Six
Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||||||||
(Unit:
US Dollars, except ownership percentage)
|
|||||||||||||
2006
|
2005
|
2006
|
2005
|
||||||||||
Proportionate
ownership interest at end of year
|
51
|
%
|
51
|
%
|
60
|
%
|
0
|
%
|
|||||
Net
sales
|
4,975,901
|
2,459,655
|
109,919
|
—
|
|||||||||
Cost
of sales and operating expenses
|
3,993,126
|
2,330,065
|
612,893
|
—
|
|||||||||
Operating
earnings (losses)
|
982,775
|
129,590
|
(502,974
|
)
|
—
|
||||||||
Other
income
(expenses),
net
|
6,757
|
(13,246
|
)
|
156
|
—
|
||||||||
Pretax
earnings
|
989,532
|
116,344
|
(502,818
|
)
|
—
|
||||||||
Income
tax
|
229,597
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||
Income
(expenses)
before minority
interest
|
759,935
|
116,344
|
(502,818
|
)
|
—
|
||||||||
Minority
interest income (expenses)
|
372,556
|
57,008
|
(201,127
|
)
|
—
|
||||||||
Net
earnings
(expenses)
|
387,379
|
59,336
|
(301,691
|
)
|
—
|
Elimination
|
Total
|
||||||||||||
Six
Months Ended June
30,
|
|||||||||||||
(Unit:
US Dollars, except ownership percentage)
|
|||||||||||||
2006
|
2005
|
2006
|
2005
|
||||||||||
Proportionate
ownership interest at end of year
|
|||||||||||||
Net
sales
|
5,682,142
|
6,225,585
|
45,712,364
|
30,739,759
|
|||||||||
Cost
of sales and operating expenses
|
5,958,140
|
6,146,674
|
40,148,337
|
27,454,934
|
|||||||||
Operating
earnings (losses)
|
(275,998
|
)
|
78,911
|
5,564,027
|
3,284,825
|
||||||||
Other
income
(expenses),
net
|
700,857
|
—
|
(310,636
|
)
|
(550,580
|
)
|
|||||||
Pretax
earnings
|
424,859
|
78,911
|
5,253,391
|
2,734,245
|
|||||||||
Income
tax
|
—
|
—
|
1,051,450
|
553,323
|
|||||||||
Income
(expenses)
before minority
interest
|
424,859
|
78,911
|
4,201,941
|
2,180,922
|
|||||||||
Minority
interest income (expenses)
|
—
|
—
|
2,355,907
|
812,685
|
|||||||||
Net
earnings
(expenses)
|
424,859
|
78,911
|
1,846,034
|
1,368,237
|
For
the
six months ended June 30, 2006, two of the subsidiary companies, Jielong
and
Wuhu has not conducted any business.
33
21.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
None
ITEM
2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
Cautionary
Statement Pursuant to Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
This
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006
contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Generally, the words “believes”, “anticipates,” “may,”
“will,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “continue,” and similar
expressions or the negative thereof or comparable terminology are intended
to
identify forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to,
statements concerning the Company’s expectations regarding its working capital
requirements, financing requirements, business prospects, and other statements
of expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or
trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical
facts. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including
the matters set forth in this Quarterly Report or other reports or documents
the
Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time,
which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those
projected. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking
statements which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update these forward-looking statements. In addition, the
forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2006 involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results, performance
or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed in
or
implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Please see the
discussion on risk factors in Item 1A of Part II of this quarterly report on
Form 10-Q.
GENERAL
OVERVIEW:
Organization
- Effective March 5, 2003, Visions-In-Glass, Inc., a United States company
incorporated in the State of Delaware, “Visions”, entered into a Share Exchange
Agreement to acquire 100% of the shareholder interest in Great Genesis Holding
Limited, a company incorporated on January 3, 2003 under the Companies Ordinance
in Hong Kong as a limited liability company, “Great Genesis”, as a result of
which Great Genesis became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Visions. At the closing,
the old directors and officers of Visions resigned, and new directors and
officers were appointed. Visions subsequently changed its name to China
Automotive Systems, Inc.
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China
Automotive Systems, Inc., including, when the context so requires, its
subsidiaries and the subsidiaries’ interests in the Sino-foreign Joint-ventures
described below, is referred to herein as the “Company”. The Company, through
its Sino-foreign Joint-ventures described below, is engaged in the manufacture
and sale of automotive systems and components in the People’s Republic of China,
the “PRC” or “China”, as described below.
Ji
Long
Enterprise Investment Limited was incorporated on October 8, 1992 under the
Companies Ordinance in Hong Kong as a limited liability company, “Ji Long”. Ji
Long is an investment holding company. Effective March 4, 2003, all of the
shareholders of Ji Long exchanged their 100% shareholder interest for a 100%
shareholder interest in Great Genesis, as a result of which Ji Long became
a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Genesis.
In
exchange for the acquisition of 100% of the shareholder interest in Great
Genesis, the shareholders of Great Genesis were issued 20,914,250 shares of
common stock of Visions. In addition, the shareholders of Great Genesis paid
$320,000 to the former officer, director and controlling shareholder of Visions
in two installments for the cancellation of 17,424,750 shares of common stock
The
acquisition of Great Genesis by the Company was accounted for as a
recapitalization of Great Genesis, pursuant to which the accounting basis of
Great Genesis continued unchanged subsequent to the transaction date.
Accordingly, the pre-transaction financial statements of Great Genesis are
the
historical financial statements of the Company.
As
of
June 30, 2006 and 2005, Great Genesis owns the following aggregate net interests
in seven Sino-foreign Joint-ventures organized in the PRC:
Percentage
Interest
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|
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Name
of Entity
|
|
June
30,
|
|
||||
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|||
Shashi
Jiulong Power Steering Co. Limited ("Jiulong")
|
81.0
|
%
|
81.0
|
%
|
|||
Jingzhou
Henglong Automotive Parts Co. Limited ("Henglong")
|
44.5
|
%
|
44.5
|
%
|
|||
Shenyang
Jinbei Henglong Automotive Steering System Co. Limited
("Shenyang")
|
70.0
|
%
|
70.0
|
%
|
|||
Zhejiang
Henglong & Vie Pump-Manu Co. Limited ("Zhejiang")
|
51.0
|
%
|
51.0
|
%
|
|||
Universal
Sensor Application, Inc. (“USAI”)
|
60.0
|
%
|
60
|
%
|
|||
Wuhan
Jielong Electric Power Steering Co., Ltd. (“Jielong”)
|
85.0
|
%
|
—
|
||||
Wuhu
HengLong Auto Steering System Co., Ltd. (“Wuhu”)
|
77.33
|
%
|
—
|
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Jiulong
was established in 1993 and mainly engaged in the production of integral power
steering gears for heavy-duty vehicles.
Henglong
was established in 1997 and mainly engaged in the production of rack and pinion
power steering gears for cars, light duty vehicles.
Shenyang
was established in 2002 and focuses on power steering parts for light duty
vehicles.
Zhejiang
was established in 2002 to focus on power steering pumps.
On
April
12, 2005, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, Great Genesis entered
into
a Joint-venture agreement with Shanghai Hongxi Investment Inc., “Hongxi”, a
company controlled by Mr. Hanlin Chen, the Company’s Chairman, and Sensor System
Solution Inc., “Sensor”, to establish a joint venture, Universal Sensor
Application Inc., “USAI”, in the Wuhan East Lake development zone. The
registered capital of the Joint-venture is $ 10 million. Great Genesis and
Hongxi will invest $ 6 million and $1 million, respectively, including cash
and
land and building, which will account for 60% and 10% of the total registered
capital, respectively. Sensor invested $3 million in technology, accounting
for
30% of the total registered capital. The registered capital is required to
be
paid in three installments within one year after signing of the Joint-venture
agreement, April 12, 2005. As of June 30, 2006, Great Genesis and Sensor have
contributed $900,337, the equivalent of RMB 7,200,000 and $3,000,000
respectively, including cash and technology. Hongxi has contributed $436,954
in
cash, the equivalent of RMB 3,500,000.
On
April
14, 2006, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, Great Genesis entered
into
a Joint-venture agreement with Hong Kong Tongda, “Tongda”, to establish a joint
venture, Wuhan Jielong Electric Power Steering Co., Ltd., “Jielong”, in the
Wuhan East Lake development zone. Jielong is mainly engaged in the
production and sales of electric power steering, “EPS”. The registered capital
of the Joint-venture is $ 6 million, the equivalent of RMB 48,000,000. Great
Genesis and Tongda will invest $5,100,000 and $900,000, respectively, which
is
account for 85% and 15% of the total registered capital, respectively. As of
June 30, 2006, Great Genesis and Tongda have contributed $766,146 and $135,034
in cash, the equivalent of RMB 6,120,000 and RMB 1,080,000
respectively.
On
March
31, 2006, as amended on May 2, 2006, Great Genesis, the wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Company, entered into a Joint-venture agreement with Wuhu Chery
Technology Co., Ltd., “Chery Technology”, to establish a Joint-venture, Wuhu
Henglong Automotive Steering System Co., Ltd in the Wuhu Technological
Development Zone. Wuhu is mainly engaged in the production and sales of
automobile steering system. The registered capital of the Joint-venture is
$3,750,387, the equivalent of RMB 30,000,000. Great Genesis and Chery Technology
will invest $2,900,300 and $850,087, respectively, which is account for 77.33%
and 22.67% of the total registered capital, respectively. As of June 30, 2006,
the capital of $3,750,387, the equivalent of RMB 30,000,000 has completely
contributed in Wuhu.
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CRITICAL
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The
Company prepares its condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates
and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Management periodically evaluates the estimates and judgments made.
Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on
various factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Actual results may differ from these estimates as a result of different
assumptions or conditions. The following critical accounting policies affect
the
more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the
Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
MINORITY
INTERESTS
Minority
interests refer to the percentage of the owner’s equity of a subsidiary owned by
those investors other than the parent company. Minority interests in the
condensed consolidated financial statements means the percentage of the
Company’s net assets owned by shareholders of the Company’s Sino-foreign
Joint-ventures other than the Company, according to their respective investment
ratios.
REVENUES
The
Company recognizes revenue when the significant risks and rewards of ownership
have been transferred to the customer pursuant to PRC law, including factors
such as when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has
occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable, sales and value added tax
laws have been complied with, and collectibility is probable. The Company
recognizes product sales generally at the time the product is shipped.
Concurrent with the recognition of revenue, the Company reduces revenue for
estimated product returns. Shipping and handling costs are included in cost
of
goods sold. Revenue is presented net of any sales tax and value added tax.
ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE
In
order
to determine the value of the Company’s accounts receivable, the Company records
an allowance for doubtful accounts to cover estimated credit losses. Management
reviews and adjusts this allowance periodically based on historical experience
and its evaluation of the collectibility of outstanding accounts receivable.
The
Company evaluates the credit risk of its customers utilizing historical data
and
estimates of future performance.
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INVENTORIES
Inventories
are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is calculated
on
the moving-average basis and includes all costs to acquire and other costs
incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
The Company evaluates the net realizable value of its inventories on a regular
basis and records a provision for loss to reduce the computed moving-average
cost if it exceeds the net realizable value.
INCOME
TAXES
The
Company records a tax provision to reflect the expected tax payable on taxable
income for the period, using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at
the
balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous
periods.
IMPAIRMENT
OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The
Company’s long-lived assets consist of property and equipment and certain
intangible assets. In assessing the impairment of such assets, the Company
periodically makes assumptions regarding the estimated future cash flows and
other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. If these
estimates or the related assumptions indicate that the carrying amount may
not
be recoverable, the Company records impairment charges for these assets at
such
time.
RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS—THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 AND 2005:
NET
SALES
Net
sales
were $24,747,912 for the three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to
$16,763,309 for the three months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $7,984,603
or 47.6%. The increase in net sales in 2006 as compared to 2005 was a result
of
the following factors:
(1)
Primarily,
the increase in sales was due to an increase in sales of domestic passenger
vehicles. As a result of increasing demands for domestic passenger
vehicles which commenced at the beginning of 2005, the Company has adjusted
its
marketing strategies accordingly and concentrated on manufacturing and selling
steering gears for domestic passenger vehicles and steering pumps, which led
to
sales from steering gears and pumps for the three months ended June 30, 2006
increasing 30.5% and 92.4% over the same periods of 2005,
respectively.
(2)
In
the
second quarter of 2006, sales of steering gears and accessories for commercial
vehicles increased by 87.8% as compared to the same period of 2005. Sales for
the three months ended June 30, 2005 were affected adversely by state
macro-controls and were reduced to $3,215,748 as compared to normal sales,
an
historical low. Sales of steering gears and accessories for commercial vehicles
were $6,040,117 and recovered to normal sales during three months ended June
30,
2006.
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GROSS
PROFIT
For
the
three months ended June 30, 2006, gross profit was $9,271,145, as compared
to
$5,966,751 for the three months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $3,304,394
or 55.4%. The increase in unit sales contributed to an increase of $2,736,585
in
gross profit, a decrease in unit cost resulted in an increase of $1,938,545
in
gross profit, which was partially offset by a decrease in selling
prices resulting
in a decrease of $1,370,736 in gross profit.
Gross
margin was 37.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2006, an increase of 1.9%
from 35.6% for the same period of 2005. The increase reflects a decrease in
cost
which was partially offset by a decrease in selling prices during the second
quarter of 2006. The Company plans to take the following measures in the
remaining six months of 2006 to reduce costs and to meet its yearly gross margin
target of not less than 30%:
(1)
Reduce
labor costs. The Company has purchased certain advanced production
equipment, which optimizes manufacturing cycles, and further improves
productivity capacity and efficiency. The Company estimates that its labor
costs will be reduced by 3% as compared to 2005 as a result of the advantages
of
its optimized manufacturing cycles and reduced standard labor
hours.
(2)
Reduce
the cost of raw materials. In 2006, the Company plans to continue to
control the costs of raw materials in two ways: Firstly, volume purchase
of major raw materials will be made through a bidding process, and for purchases
of other smaller quantities of non major materials, “target prices” will be set
to guide such purchases. Secondly, technical personnel have been
encouraged to reevaluate the product structure and production techniques so
as
to optimize product design, reduce the weight of parts and wastage in the
production process, and thus reduce the cost of raw materials. The Company
estimates that its material cost will be reduced by 2% as a result of these
measures.
(3)
Reduce
manufacturing expenses. In 2006, the Company will reexamine the standard
material consumption rates, and regulate the program of approval and usage
for
supplementary materials, such as oil, cutting tools, dies and other
supplies. It is estimated that the Company’s manufacturing expenses would
be reduced by 1% through these measures.
SELLING
EXPENSES
Selling
expenses were $1,699,118 for the three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared
to $1,716,305 for the same period of 2005, a decrease of $17,187 or 1.0%. The
decreased selling expenses in the second quarter of 2006 were mainly due to
the
following factors:
(1)
Decreased
after-sales expenses. The Company recorded $601,918 of after-sales expenses
for
the three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $921,913 for the same
period of 2005, a decrease of $319,995 or 34.7%, this was mainly due to the
company having introduced certain policies to control the cost of after-sales,
including recycling used parts.
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(2)
Decreased
provision for market development: At the beginning of 2005, the Company began
to
strengthen its market development and instituted a policy for the establishment
of a fund for market development expenditures. For the three months ended June
30, 2006, the Company recorded a provision of $111,284 for market development
expenses based on its historical experience, as compared to $198,795 for the
same period of 2005, a decrease of $87,511 or 44.0%.
(3)
Increased
transportation expenses. The Company recorded $524,661 of transportation
expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $303,294
for
the same period of 2005, an increase of $221,367 or 73.0%, resulting from
increased transportation volume.
(4)
Increased
salaries and wages. The Company recorded $103,517 of salaries and wages for
the
three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $70,935 for the same period
of
2005, an increase of $32,582 or 45.9%, as a result of increased
sales.
(5)
Increased
traveling allowance. The Company recorded $260,808 of traveling allowance for
the three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $130,847 for the same
period of 2005, an increase of $129,961 or 99.3%, as a result of increased
sales.
GENERAL
AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
General
and administrative expenses were $3,039,936 for the three months ended June
30,
2006, as compared to $1,602,040 for the same period of 2005, an increase of
$1,437,896 or 89.8%.
Significant
expense items that had increased on a comparable basis were salaries and wages,
listing expenses, provision for doubtful accounts and warranty. Significant
expense items that had decreased on a comparable basis were labor insurance.
They are explained as follows:
(1)
Salaries
and wages were $872,558 in the second quarter of 2006, as compared to $338,484
for the same period of 2005, an increase of $534,074 or 157.8%, this was mainly
due to increased production in 2006 which led to an increase of workload for
management.
(2)
Listing
expenses were $217,399 for the three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared
to
$108,612 for the same period of 2005, an increase of $108,787 or 100.2%, this
was primarily due to increased share trading and professional services
fees.
(3)
Provision
for doubtful accounts was $575,505 in the second quarter of 2006, as compared
to
an offset of $69,788 for the same period of 2005, an increase of $645,293.
The Company’s accounts receivable increased during the three months ended June
30, 2006 as a result of increased sales volume. Management believes that
the Company should record a higher provision for doubtful accounts to cover
estimated credit losses.
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(4)
Warranty
provision was $687,784 in the second quarter of 2006 as compared to $150,870
for
the same period of 2005, an increase of $536,914 or 355.9%. Management
believes that the Company shall record higher reserves for warranty expenses
to
provide for the risks of product claims as increased market share.
(5)
Labor
insurance was $34,164 in the second quarter of 2006, as compared to $443,891
for
the same period of 2005, a decrease of $409,727 or 92.3%. The decrease in
labor insurance expenses was due to each of the Company’s subsidiaries changing
their respective calculation base for endowment insurance expenses set by local
government policy, which was 20% of the minimum salary ratified by the authority
in 2006. In 2005 the endowment insurance expenses were recorded as 20% of
the salary actually paid.
DEPRECIATION
AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSES
For
the
three months ended June 30, 2006, the depreciation and amortization expenses
excluding those recorded in cost of sales were $1,253,604, as compared to
$769,950 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, an increase of $483,654
or
62.8%, as a result of USAI, one of the Joint-ventures of the Company, amortizing
intangible assets for the three months ended June 30, 2006, while there were
no
such expenses for the same period of 2005.
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES
Research
and development expenses were $251,394
for the
three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $138,239
for the
three months ended March 31, 2005, an increase of $113,155
or 81.9%,
as a
result of increased research and development expenses on new products
initiatives for the purpose of expanding the markets abroad.
STOCK-BASED
COMPENSATION
As
of
June 28, 2005, the Company issued common stock options to three independent
directors to purchase 22,500 shares of common stock at $6.83 per share over
a
period of five years. The aggregated fair value of these options, calculated
pursuant to the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, was estimated to be $68,850,
which was charged to operations during the three months ended June 30, 2005.
INCOME
FROM OPERATIONS
Income
from operations was $3,027,093 for the three months ended June 30, 2006, as
compared to $1,671,367 for the three months ended June 30, 2005, an increase
of
$1,355,726 or 81.1%, as a result of an increase of $3,304,394 or 55.4% in gross
profit and an increase of $1,948,668 or 45.4% in operating expenses.
OTHER
NON-OPERATING INCOME
Other
non-operating income was $117,887 for the three months ended June 30, 2006,
as
compared to $31,702 for the three months ended June 30, 2005, an increase
of
$86,185 or 271.9%, as a result of increased materials sold during the six
months
ended June 30, 2006.
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FINANCIAL
EXPENSES
Financial
expenses were $177,477 for the three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared
to
$324,368 for the three months ended June 30, 2005, a decrease of $146,891 or
45.3%, primarily due to decreased interest expenses resulting from decreased
average balances of bank loans and decreased discount expenses resulting from
the decreased volume of bills discounted.
INCOME
BEFORE INCOME TAXES
Income
before income taxes was $2,967,503 for the three months ended June 30, 2006,
as
compared to $1,378,701 for the three months ended June 30,2005, an increase
of
$1,588,802 or 115.2%, as a result of an increase in income from operations
of
$1,355,726 or 81.1%, an increase in other non-operating income of $86,185 or
271.9%, and a decrease in financial expenses of $146,891 or 45.3%.
INCOME
TAXES
Income
taxes expense was $850,739 for the three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared
to $302,361 for the three months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $548,378
or
181.4%. The increase was primarily due to an increase in income before income
taxes. Furthermore, Zhejiang, one of the Company’s Sino-foreign Joint-ventures,
has ended its two-year tax holiday as of December 2005 and has begun to pay
income tax in 2006.
INCOME
BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS
Income
before minority interests was $2,116,764 for the three months ended June 30,
2006, as compared to $1,076,340 for the three months ended June 30, 2005, an
increase of $1,040,424 or 96.7%, as a result of an increase in income before
income taxes of $1,588,802 or 115.2%, and an increase in income taxes of
$548,378 or 181.4%.
MINORITY
INTERESTS
Minority
interests in the earnings of the Sino-foreign Joint-ventures amount to
$1,365,128 for the three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $574,286
for
the three months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $790,842 or 137.7%. The
increase was primarily due to an increase in net income for Henglong and
Zhejian, two of the Company’s Sino-foreign Joint-ventures. The minority
shareholders own 55.5% of Henglong's equity and 49% of Zhejiang’s equity during
the three months ended June 30, 2006, respectively.
NET
INCOME
Net
income was $751,636 for the three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to
a
net income of $502,054 for the three months ended June 30, 2005, an increase
of
$249,582 or 49.7%, as a result of an increase in income before minority
interests of $1,040,424 or 96.7%, and an increase in minority interests of
790,842 or 137.7%.
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RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS——SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 AND 2005:
NET
SALES
Net
sales
were $45,712,364 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to
$30,739,759 for the six months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $14,972,605
or 48.7%. The increase in net sales in 2006 as compared to 2005 was a result
of
the following factors:
(1)
Primarily,
the increase in sales was due to an increase in sales of domestic passenger
vehicles. As a result of increasing demands for domestic passenger
vehicles which commenced at the beginning of 2005, the Company has adjusted
its
marketing strategies accordingly and concentrated on manufacturing and selling
steering gears for domestic passenger vehicles and steering pumps, which led
to
sales from steering gears and pumps for the six months ended June 30, 2006
increasing 76.1% and 128.3% over the same periods of 2005,
respectively.
(2)
For
the
six months ended June 30, 2006, sales of steering gears and accessories for
commercial vehicles decreased by 4.2% as compared to the same period of 2005.
Although the Company has improved its sales by adopting technical innovation
and
expanding market share actively, it did not recover to the best historical
level
as it was heavily
and adversely affected by state macro-controls.
GROSS
PROFIT
For
the
six months ended June 30, 2006, gross profit was $16,216,342, as compared to
$10,997,092 for the six months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $5,219,250
or
47.5%. The increase in unit sales contributed to an increase of $5,244,979
in
gross profit, a decrease in unit cost resulted in an increase of $2,242,584
in
gross profit, which was partially offset by a decrease in selling
prices resulting
in a decrease of $2,268,313 in gross profit.
Gross
margin was 35.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2006, a decrease of 0.3%
from
35.8% for the same period of 2005. The decrease reflects a decrease in selling
prices which was partially offset by a cost decrease for the six months ended
June 30, 2006.
SELLING
EXPENSES
Selling
expenses were $2,608,970 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared
to
$2,390,373 for the same period of 2005, an increase of $218,597 or 9.1%. The
increased selling expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2006 were mainly
due to the following factors:
(1)
Increased
transportation expenses. The Company recorded $817,837 of transportation
expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $482,359 for
the
same period of 2005, an increase of $335,478 or 69.6%, resulting from increased
sales.
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(2)
Increased
traveling allowance. The Company recorded $364,157 of traveling allowance for
the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $209,337 for the same period
of 2005, an increase of $154,820 or 74.0%, mainly as a result of increased
sales.
(3)
Decreased
after-sales expenses. The Company recorded $933,792 of after-sales expenses
for
the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $1,033,036 for the same
period of 2005, a decrease of $99,244 or 9.6%, this was mainly as a result
of
the Company having introduced certain policies to control the cost of
after-sales, including recycling used parts.
(4)
Decreased
provision for market development: At the beginning of 2005, the Company began
to
strengthen its market development and instituted a policy for the establishment
of a fund for market development expenditures. The Company recorded a provision
of $202,311 for market development expenses during the six months ended June
30,
2006 based on its historical experience, as compared to $397,590 for the same
period of 2005, a decrease of $195,279 or 49.1%.
GENERAL
AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
General
and administrative expenses were $5,660,110 for the six months ended June 30,
2006, as compared to $3,372,325 for the same period of 2005, an increase of
$2,287,785 or 67.8%.
Significant
expense items that had increased on a comparable basis were salaries and wages,
listing expenses, provision for doubtful accounts and warranty. Significant
expense items that had decreased on a comparable basis were supplies
and
labor insurance. They are explained as follows:
(1)
Salaries
and wages were $1,484,845
for the
six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $617,672
for the
same period of 2005, an increase of $867,173
or 140.4%, this was mainly
due
to increased production in 2006 which led to increased workload for
management.
(2)
Listing
expenses were $364,421 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared
to
$203,799 for the same period of 2005, an increase of $160,622 or 78.8%, this
was
primarily due to increased share trading and professional services
fees.
(3)
Provision
for doubtful accounts was $1,260,022 for the six months ended June 30, 2006,
as
compared to $47,949 for the same period of 2005, an increase of
$1,212,073. The Company’s accounts receivable increased during the six
months ended June 30, 2006 as a result of increased sales volume.
Management believes that the Company should record a higher provision for
doubtful accounts to cover estimated credit losses.
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(4)
Warranty
provision was $1,270,420 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared
to
$276,658 for the same period of 2005, an increase of $993,762 or 359.2%.
Management believes that the Company should record a higher reserve for warranty
expenses to provide for the risks of product claims as increased market
share.
(5)
Supplies
expense was $299,298 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to
$601,158 for the same period of 2005, a decrease of $301,860 or 50.2%. The
decrease is due to the Company having executed a more economical and effective
materials consumption standard for its administrative department during early
2006. These measures have been very effective.
(6)
Labor
insurance was $84,873 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to
$755,051 for the same period of 2005, a decrease of $670,178 or 88.8%. The
decrease in labor insurance expenses was due to each of the Company’s
subsidiaries changing their respective calculation base for endowment insurance
expenses set by the local government policy, which was 20% of the minimum salary
ratified by the authority in 2006. The endowment insurance expenses were
recorded as 20% of the salary actually paid in 2005.
DEPRECIATION
AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSES
For
the
six months ended June 30, 2006, the depreciation and amortization expenses
excluding those recorded in cost of sales were $1,942,094, as compared to
$1,384,771 for the six months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $557,323
or
40.2%, as a result of USAI, one of the Joint-ventures of the Company, amortizing
intangible assets for the six months ended June 30, 2006, while there were
no
such expenses for the same period of 2005.
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES
Research
and development expenses were $441,141
for the
six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $495,948
for
the
six months ended June 30, 2005, a decrease of $54,807
or 11.1%,
as a
result of the Company’s R&D department focusing on applications of
technology previously purchased rather than new research initiatives for the
six
months ended June 30, 2006.
STOCK-BASED
COMPENSATION
As
of
June 28, 2005, the Company issued common stock options to three independent
directors to purchase 22,500 shares of common stock at $6.83 per share over
a
period of five years. The aggregated fair value of these options, calculated
pursuant to the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, was estimated to be $68,850,
which was charged to operations during the three months ended June 30, 2005.
INCOME
FROM OPERATIONS
Income
from operations was $5,564,027 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as
compared to $3,284,825 for the six months ended June 30, 2005, an increase
of
$2,279,202 or 69.4%, as a result of an increase of $5,219,250 or 47.5% in gross
profit and an increase of $2,940,048 or 38.1% in operating expenses.
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OTHER
NON-OPERATING INCOME
Other
non-operating income was $201,227 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as
compared to $57,021 for the six months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of
$144,206 or 252.9%, as a result of increased sales of materials during the
six
months ended June 30, 2006.
FINANCIAL
EXPENSES
Financial
expenses were $511,863 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared
to
$607,601 for the six months ended June 30, 2005, a decrease of $95,738 or 15.8%,
primarily due to decreased interest expenses resulting from decreased average
balances of bank loans and decreased discount expenses resulting from the
decreased volume of bills discounted.
INCOME
BEFORE INCOME TAXES
Income
before income taxes was $5,253,391 for the six months ended June 30, 2006,
as
compared to $2,734,245 for the six months ended June 30,2005, an increase of
$2,519,146 or 92.1%, as a result of an increase in income from operations of
$2,279,202 or 69.4%, an increase in other non-operating income of $144,206
or
252.9%, and a decrease in financial expenses of $95,738 or 15.8%.
INCOME
TAXES
Income
taxes expense was $1,051,450 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared
to $553,323 for the six months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $498,127
or
90.0%. The increase was primarily due to an increase in income before income
taxes. Furthermore, Zhejiang, one of the Company’s Sino-foreign Joint-ventures,
has ended its two-year tax holiday as of December 2005 and has begun to pay
income tax in 2006.
INCOME
BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS
Income
before minority interests was $4,201,941 for the six months ended June 30,
2006,
as compared to $2,180,922 for the six months ended June 30, 2005, an increase
of
$2,021,019 or 92.7%, as a result of an increase in income before income taxes
of
$2,519,146 or 92.1%, and an increase in income taxes of $498,127 or 90.0%.
MINORITY
INTERESTS
Minority
interests in the earnings of the Sino-foreign Joint-ventures amount to
$2,355,907 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $812,685
for
the six months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $1,543,222 or 189.9%. The
increase was primarily due to an increase in net income for Henglong and
Zhejian, two of the Company’s Sino-foreign Joint-ventures. The minority
shareholders own 55.5% of Henglong's equity and 49% of Zhejiang’s equity during
the six months ended June 30, 2006, respectively.
NET
INCOME
Net
income was $1,846,034 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to
a
net income of $1,368,237 for the six months ended June 30, 2005, an increase
of
$477,797 or 34.9%, as a result of an increase in income before minority
interests of $2,021,019 or 92.7%, and an increase in minority interests of
1,543,222 or 189.9%.
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LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The
Company has relied primarily on cash flow from operations, bank loans and
investment for its capital requirements for the three months and six months
ended June 30, 2006.
OPERATIONS
THREE
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
The
Company’s operations used cash of $6,735,941 for the three months ended June 30,
2006, as compared with providing cash of $4,014,184 for the three months ended
June 30, 2005, a decrease of $10,750,125, which is primarily the result of
the
following:
(1)
Net
cash
from continued operations increased during the period as a result of increased
cash flow provided by product sales and service: For the three months ended
June
30, 2006, cash flow provided by product sales and service was $4,574,587, as
compared to $2,483,148 for the same period of 2005, an increase of $2,091,439
as
a result of increased sales in 2006.
(2)
Net
cash
provided by operating activities decreased during the period as a result of
increased net cash used in operating assets: For the three months ended June
30,
2006, net cash used in operating assets was $7,133,235, as compared to
$1,239,141 for the same period of 2005, a decrease of $5,894,094, mainly due
to
increased operating assets along with the increased sales.
(3)
Net
cash
from continued operations decreased during the period as a result of decreased
net cash provided by operating liabilities: Net cash provided by operating
liabilities decreased by $4,177,293 for the three months ended June 30, 2006,
as
compared to an increase of $2,770,177 for the same period of 2005, a decrease
in
net cash of $6,947,470, mainly due to a decrease in bills payable of $7,430,551
for the three months ended June 30, 2006, while it increased by $146,898 for
the
three months ended June 30, 2005.
SIX
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
The
Company’s operations provided cash of $1,203,829 for the six months ended June
30, 2006, as compared with providing cash of $4,912,823 for the six months
ended
June 30, 2005, a decrease of $3,708,994, which is primarily the result of the
following:
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(1)
Net
cash
from continued operations increased during the period as a result of increased
cash flow provided by product sales and service: For the six months ended June
30, 2006, cash flow provided by product sales and service was $8,799,805, as
compared to $4,739,532 for the same period of 2005, an increase of $4,060,273
as
a result of increased sales in 2006.
(2)
Net
cash
provided by operating activities decreased during the period as a result of
increased net cash used in operating assets: For the six months ended June
30,
2006, net cash used in operating assets was increased by $15,914,302, as
compared to $1,686,360 for the same period of 2005, a decrease of $14,227,942,
mainly due to increased operating assets along with the increased
sales.
(3)
Net
cash
from continued operations increased during the period as a result of increased
net cash provided by operating liabilities: The net cash provided by operating
liabilities was increased by $8,318,326 for the six months ended June 30, 2006,
as compared to an increase of $1,859,651 for the same period of 2005, an
increase in net cash of $6,458,675, mainly due to increased account payable
and
provision for warranties by $5,377,861 and $1,270,420 for the six months ended
June 30, 2006, respectively, while the account payable and provision for
warranties increased by $697,484 and $276,658 for the same period of the prior
year.
As
of
June 30, 2006, cash and cash equivalents were $19,792,500, and working capital
was $24,134,914. As of December 31, 2005, cash and cash equivalents were
$12,374,944 and working capital were $9,102,809, reflecting a current ratio
of
1.35:1 and 1.15:1 at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005,
respectively.
The
Company intends to finance its operating costs and expenses for the remaining
period of 2006 and next year in the following ways:
(1)
The
Company has working capital of $24,134,914 as of June 30, 2006 and cash flow
provided from continued operations activities in the remaining months of
2006.
(2)
Equity
line of credit financing: On March 20, 2006, the Company entered into a Standby
Equity Distribution Agreement with Cornell Capital Partners, LP entitling it
to,
from time to time, sell common stock at a slight discount to the market price
for an amount of up to $15 million. The Company has raised $300,000 in the
three
months ended June 30, 2006. Under the agreement, Cornell Capital Partners,
LP
has committed to provide funding to be drawn down over a 24-month period at
the
Company’s discretion, following a registration which was declared effective on
April 28, 2006.
(3)
Loans
by
banks: The Company’s Sino-foreign joint-ventures have good credit records with
Chinese banks. Throughout 2006, the Company had a 364-day revolving credit
line
with the following banks, including $12,484,395, the equivalent of
RMB100,000,000, from Bank of China, $8,739,076, the equivalent of RMB70,
000,000, from China Construction Bank, $2,496,879, the equivalent of
RMB20,000,000, from CITIC Industrial Bank, $3,745,318, the equivalent of
RMB30,000,000, from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and $6,242,197, the
equivalent of RMB50,000,000, from Jingzhou Commercial Bank,
respectively.
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INVESTING
THREE
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
During
the three months ended June 30, 2006, the Company expended net cash of
$1,429,013 in investment activities, as compared to
providing cash of $2,916,280 for the same period of 2005, an increase of
$4,345,293 as a result of following factors:
(1)
Net
cash
provided by investment activities increased during the period as a result of
decreased net cash used in other receivables: For the three months ended June
30, 2006, net cash used in other receivables was decreased by $1,726,035, as
compared to an increase of $1,123,711 for the same period of 2005, an increase
of $2,849,746. The decreased net cash used in other receivables principally
reflects Henglong, one of the subsidiary companies, receiving the investment
proceeds from the Wuhu project, and Shenyang, one of the subsidiary companies,
obtaining the warranty proceeds from purchasing property and
equipment.
(2)
Net
cash
used in investment activities decreased during the period as a result of
decreased net disbursements in purchasing property and equipment: The Company
expended net cash of $299,718 for purchasing property and equipment for the
three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $1,674,042 for the three months
ended June 30, 2005, a decrease of $1,374,324.
(3)
Net
cash
used in investment activities decreased during the period as a result of
decreased net disbursements in purchasing intangible assets: The Company
expended net cash of $1,224 for purchasing intangible assets for the three
months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $118,527 for the three months ended
June 30, 2005, a decrease of $117,303.
(4)
Net
cash
provided by investment activities increased during the period as a result of
increased net cash provided by other investment activities: For the three months
ended June 30, 2006, the Company has achieved a translation gain of $3,920
in
the foreign currency investment in Wuhu.
SIX
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
During
the six months ended June 30, 2006, the Company expended net cash of $993,661
in
investment activities, as compared to
using
$3,687,041 for the same period of 2005, a decrease of $2,693,380 as a result
of
following factors:
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(1)
Net
cash
provided by investment activities increased during the period as a result of
decreased net cash used in other receivables: For the six months ended June
30,
2006, net cash used in other receivables was decreased by $94,383, as compared
to an increase of $1,265,964 for the same period of 2005, an increase of
$1,360,347. The decrease net cash used in other receivables principally reflects
Henglong, one of the subsidiary companies, receiving the investment proceeds
from the Wuhu project, and Shenyang, one of the subsidiary companies, obtaining
the warranty proceeds from purchasing property and equipment.
(2)
Net
cash
used in investment activities decreased during the period as a result of
decreased net disbursements in purchasing property and equipment: The Company
expended net cash of $952,502 for purchasing property and equipment for the
six
months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $2,226,932 for the six months ended
June 30, 2005, a decrease of $1,274,430.
(3)
Net
cash
used in investment activities decreased during the period as a result of
decreased net disbursements in purchasing intangible assets: The Company
expended net cash of $139,462 for purchasing intangible assets for the six
months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $194,145 for the six months ended
June 30, 2005, a decrease of $54,683.
(4)
Net
cash
provided by investment activities increased during the period as a result of
increased net cash provided by other investment activities: For the six months
ended June 30, 2006, the Company has achieved a translation gain of $3,920
in
the foreign currency investment in Wuhu.
FINANCING
THREE
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
During
the three months ended June 30, 2006, the Company obtained net cash of
$2,958,832
in
financing activities, as compared to using $3,015,108
for the
three months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $5,973,940
as a
result of following factors:
(1)
Net
cash
provided in financing activities increased during the period as a result of
increased net proceeds from bank loans: The Company has increased the net
proceeds from bank loans of $2,496,879 for the three months ended June 30,
2006,
as compared to a decrease of $3,012,048 for the same period of 2005, an increase
of $5,508,927, mainly due to net cash provided by operating activities having
decreased, which led to increased demand on bank loans.
(2)
Net
cash
provided in financing activities decreased during the period as a result of
increased dividends paid to the minority interest holders of Joint-ventures:
The
Company expended $614,742 of dividends to the minority interest holders of
Joint-ventures for the three months ended June 30, 2006, while there was no
such
item for the same period of 2005.
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(3)
Net
cash
provided in financing activities decreased during the period as a result of
decreased amounts due to shareholders/directors: The Company repaid $365,120
of
advances from shareholders/directors for the three months ended June 30, 2006,
as compared to $3,060 of advances from shareholders/directors for the same
period of 2005, an increase of $362,060.
(4)
Net
cash
provided in financing activities increased during the period as a result of
issuing common stock: For the three months ended June 30, 2006, the Company
raised $333,750 of cash through financing, less the relevant professional
service fees of $314,010. The Company raised $19,740 of net cash actually during
three months ended June 30, 2006.
(5)
Net
cash
provided in financing activities increased during the period as a result of
an
increase in capital investment by minority shareholders of joint ventures:
The minority shareholders of joint ventures have contributed $1,422,075 during
the three months ended June 30, 2006, including Shanghai Hongxi Investment
Inc.,
the minority shareholder of USAI investing $436,954; HongKong Tongda, the
minority shareholder or Jielong investing $135,034; Wuhu Chery Technology Co.,
Ltd., the minority shareholder of Wuhu investing $850,087.
SIX
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
During
the six months ended June 30, 2006, the Company obtained net cash of
$6,605,989
through
financing activities, as compared to $1,335,186
for the
six months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $7,941,175
as a
result of following factors:
(1)
Net
cash
provided in financing activities increased during the period as a result of
increased net proceeds from bank loans: The Company has increased the net
proceeds from bank loans of $1,414,898 for the six months ended June 30, 2006,
as compared to a decrease of $602,410 for the same period of 2005, an increase
of $2,017,308, mainly due to net cash provided by operating activities having
decreased, which led to increased demand on bank loans.
(2)
Net
cash
provided in financing activities increased during the period as a result of
decreased dividends paid to the minority interest holders of Joint-ventures:
The
Company expended $739,586 of dividends to the minority interest holders of
Joint-ventures for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $787,321
for the same period of prior year, a decrease of $47,735.
(3)
Net
cash
provided in financing activities decreased during the period as a result of
decreased amounts due to shareholders/directors: The Company repaid $451,138
of
advances from shareholders/directors for the six months ended June 30, 2006,
as
compared to $54,545 of advances from shareholders/directors for the same period
of 2005, a decrease of $505,683.
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(4)
Net
cash
provided in financing activities increased during the period as a result of
issuing common stock and financing: For the six months ended June 30, 2006,
the
Company raised $5,333,750 of cash through financing, less the relevant
professional service fees of $374,010. The Company raised $4,959,740 of net
cash
actually during three months ended June 30, 2006.
(5)
Net
cash
provided in financing activities increased during the period as a result of
an
increase in capital investment by minority shareholders of joint ventures:
The minority shareholders of joint ventures have contributed $1,422,075 during
the six months ended June 30, 2006, including Shanghai Hongxi Investment Inc.,
the minority shareholder of USAI investing $436,954; HongKong Tongda, the
minority shareholder or Jielong investing $135,034; Wuhu Chery Technology Co.,
Ltd., the minority shareholder of Wuhu investing $850,087.
OFF-BALANCE
SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
At
June
30, 2006 and 2005, the Company did not have any transactions, obligations or
relationships that could be considered off-balance sheet
arrangements.
COMMITMENTS
AND CONTINGENCIES
The
Company has the following material contractual obligations and capital
expenditure commitments:
Date
|
Parties
Involved
|
Description
of Commitments and Contingencies
|
||
October
30, 2001
|
Henglong
& Bishop Steering Technology Limited, “Bishop”, an Australian company
|
Ten
year license agreement for the design of power steering systems.
Henglong
is obligated to pay Bishop a technical assistance fee of approximately
$200,000 per year during the first two years and $110,000 per year
during
the remaining eight years of the agreement.
|
||
July
21, 2003
|
Henglong
& Namyang Industrial Co. Ltd., “Namyang”, a Korean manufacturer of
steering assemblies for automobiles
|
Five
year license and technical assistance agreement. Henglong paid Namyang
an
initial payment of $100,000 and is further obligated to pay a royalty
of
3% of the sales price of products sold, which includes the licensed
columns and universal joint technology.
|
||
March
to December, 2004
|
Henglong
& some
equipment
manufacturers
|
Have
entered into equipment contracts with total value approximately
$4,719,967. Henglong paid $1,743,201 and $2,606,332 during 2004 and
2005.
The Company paid $130,542 in the six months ended June 30, 2006 and
$239,892 remains outstanding. The Company will pay $146,265 and $93,627
in
the six months ended December 31, 2006 and in 2007, respectively.
|
||
March
to December, 2004
|
Jiulong
& some
equipment
manufacturers
|
Have
entered into equipment contracts with total value of approximately
$2,752,479. Jiulong paid $1,021,021 and $1,117,318 during 2004 and
2005.
The Company paid $92,658 in the six months ended June 30, 2006 and
$521,482 remains outstanding. The Company will pay $279,940 and $241,542
in the six months ended December 31, 2006 and in 2007, respectively.
|
||
April
to December, 2005
|
Henglong
& some equipment manufacturers
|
Have
entered into equipment contracts with total value approximately
$1,163,650. Henglong paid $1,039,442 in 2005 and $7,388 in the six
months
ended June 30, 2006, respectively, and $116,820 remains outstanding.
The
Company will pay $110,916 and $5,904 in the six months ended December 31,
2006 and in 2007, respectively.
|
||
April
to December, 2005
|
Jiulong
& some equipment manufacturers
|
Have
entered into equipment contracts with total value approximately $637,108.
Jiulong paid $350,542 in 2005 and $30,723 in the six months ended
June 30,
2006, respectively, and $255,843 remains outstanding. The Company
will pay
$232,157 and $23,686 in the six months ended December 31, 2006 and
in
2007, respectively.
|
||
April
to December, 2005
|
USAI
& some equipment manufacturers
|
Have
entered into
equipment contracts with total value approximately $238,577 in 2005.
USAI
paid $141,346 in 2005 and $45,277 in the six months ended June 30,
2006,
respectively, and will pay off the remaining $51,954 during the six
months
ended December 31, 2006.
|
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SUBSEQUENT
EVENTS
None
Item
3
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
CREDIT
RISK: The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentration of
credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable
from customers and other receivable due from related parties, which were
controlled by Mr. Hanlin Chen, the Company’s Chairman.
Cash
and
cash equivalents are maintained with major state-owned banks in the PRC.
The
Management has not evaluated the credit risk from banks based on its notion
that
state-owned banks command considerable funds with good reputation.
The
Company’s business activity is primarily with customers in the PRC. The Company
periodically performs credit analysis and monitors the financial condition
of
its clients in order to minimize credit risk. Because of the increase of
activities and business, and the increase of customers’ accounts receivable,
there is no assurance that foresaid measures will be completely effective.
The
Company has approximately $38,000,000 of accounts receivable as of June 30,
2006, the Company’s revenues and/or operating cash flow would be materially and
adversely affected if there is a 3% allowance for doubtful accounts which
is a
reduction of approximately $1,100,000 for the Company.
The
other
receivable due from related parties, which were controlled by Mr. Hanlin
Chen, the Company’s Chairman, was $4,488,910 as of June 30, 2006. These
amounts will be due on demand on or before December 31, 2006.
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CURRENCY
EXCHANGE RATE RISK: The Company’s currency exchange rate risks consist
primarily of currency from financing. The Company’s financing activities
were settled in US dollars and deposited in its bank account in US dollars,
while the Company conducts virtually all of its business and investment activity
in China and the value of its business is effectively denominated in
Renminbi. The Company will convert US dollars into RMB to conduct its
investment activities and business. The Company does not hedge its RMB -
US dollar exchange rate exposure. The Company has dollar holdings of
approximately $3,900,000 as for June 30, 2006, if the exchange rate between
US
dollars and RMB were to increase by 10%, the Company would potentially suffer
loss by approximately $390,000. Therefore, the Company will choose to
reduce its exposures through financial instruments (hedges) that provide
offsets or limits to its exposures when considered appropriate.
MARKET
INTEREST RATE RISK: The Company has $30,000,000 of short-term revolving credit
line with annual interest expenses of $1,770,000 based on based on full
utilization. Bank loan rates in China have a history of volatility and have
been
rising recently, and if market interest rates increase by 10%, such increases
could result in increased loan interest for the company.
RISK
OF
INVENTORY PRICES: The risk to inventory prices of the Company comes from the
upward movement in prices of raw materials and the downward movement of selling
price. Management believes the latter is more material. In recent years, price
fluctuation on raw materials was not excessive, but prices for steering gears
have fluctuated significantly. During the years 2003-2005, prices for steering
gear have decreased approximately 10% each year on average. In 2005, the output
and sales of domestic commercial vehicles has decreased greatly as compared
to
2004, as a result of state macro-controls. One of the Joint-ventures of the
Company, Jiulong, also suffered similarly as a supplier of commercial vehicles.
There is no sign that the market will recover. As of June 30, 2006, Jiulong’s
inventory amount was approximately $6,000,000. If selling prices of steering
decreases by 10%, then the income of the Company will decrease by $600,000.
In
2006, the Company will take the following two measures to reduce inventories
to
a reasonable level thus decreasing the risk from inventory prices:
(1)
Further
develop the market in order to utilize finished goods inventory through
increased sales.
(2)
Improve
internal information flows, balance inventories in various warehouses, and
avoid
unnecessary production.
But
there
is no assurance that the aforesaid measures will be effective.
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ITEM
4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The
Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under
the
Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within
the
time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, the “SEC”. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures
are also designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the
reports filed under the Exchange Act of 1934, the “Exchange Act”, is accumulated
and communicated to management, including its principal executive and financial
officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.
The
Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the
participation of the Company’s management, including its principal executive and
financial officers, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the
Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered
by this report. Based upon and as of the date of that evaluation, the
Company’s principal executive and financial officers concluded that the
Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable
assurance that information the Company is required to disclose in reports that
it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms
and
that such information is accumulated and communicated to its management,
including its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as
appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b)
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS
There
was
no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that
occurred during its last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial
reporting.
PART
II.
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM
1.
Legal Proceedings
The
Company is not currently a party to any threatened or pending legal proceedings,
other than incidental litigation arising in the ordinary course of business.
In
the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not
have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position,
results of operations or cash flows.
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ITEM
1A.
Risk Factors
Risks
Factors that May Affect Our Results
The
Company’s businesses, financial conditions and results of operations could be
materially and adversely affected by many risk factors. Because of these risk
factors, actual results might differ significantly from those projected in
the
forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include,
among others, the following:
Risks
Related to the Company’s Business and Industry
Because
the Company is a holding company with substantially all of its operations
conducted through its subsidiaries, its performance will be affected by the
performance of its subsidiaries.
The
Company has no operations independent of those of Great Genesis and its
subsidiaries, and its principal assets are its investments in Great Genesis
and
its subsidiaries. As a result, the Company is dependent upon the
performance of Great Genesis and its subsidiaries and will be subject to the
financial, business and other factors affecting Great Genesis as well as general
economic and financial conditions. As substantially all of the Company’s
operations are and will be conducted through its subsidiaries, it will be
dependent on the cash flow of its subsidiaries to meet its obligations.
Because
virtually all of the Company’s assets are and will be held by operating
subsidiaries, the claims of its stockholders will be structurally subordinate
to
all existing and future liabilities and obligations, and trade payables of
such
subsidiaries. In the event of the Company’s bankruptcy, liquidation or
reorganization, the Company’s assets and those of its subsidiaries will be
available to satisfy the claims of its stockholders only after all of the
Company’s and its subsidiaries’ liabilities and obligations have been paid in
full.
With
the automobile parts markets being highly competitive and many of the Company’s
competitors having greater resources than it does, the Company may not be able
to compete successfully.
The
automobile parts industry is a highly competitive business. Criteria for the
Company’s customers include:
-
Quality;
-
Price/cost competitiveness;
-
System and product performance;
-
Reliability and timeliness of delivery;
-
New product and technology development capability;
-
Excellence and flexibility in operations;
-
Degree of global and local presence;
-
Effectiveness of customer service; and
-
Overall management capability.
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The
Company’s competitors include independent suppliers of parts, as well as
suppliers formed by spin-offs from its customers, who are becoming more
aggressive in selling parts to other vehicle manufacturers. Depending on
the particular product, the number of the Company’s competitors varies
significantly. Many of the Company’s competitors have substantially
greater revenues and financial resources than it does, as well as stronger
brand
names, consumer recognition, business relationships with vehicle manufacturers,
and geographic presence than it has. The Company may not be able to
compete favorably and increased competition may substantially harm its business,
business prospects and results of operations.
Internationally,
the Company faces different market dynamics and competition. The Company
may not be as successful as its competitors in generating revenues in
international markets due to the lack of recognition of its products or other
factors. Developing product recognition overseas is expensive and
time-consuming and the Company’s international expansion efforts may be more
costly and less profitable than it expects. If the Company is not
successful in its target markets, its sales could decline, its margins could
be
negatively impacted and the Company could lose market share, any of which could
materially harm the Company’s business, results of operations and profitability.
The
cyclical nature of automotive production and sales could result in a reduction
in automotive sales, which could adversely affect the Company’s business and
results of operations.
The
Company’s business relies on automotive vehicle production and sales by its
customers, which are highly cyclical and depend on general economic conditions
and other factors, including consumer spending and preferences. They also
can be affected by labor relations issues, regulatory requirements, and other
factors. In addition, in the last two years, the price of automobiles in
China has generally declined. As a result, the volume of automotive
production in China has fluctuated from year to year, which give rise to
fluctuations in the demand for the Company’s products. Any significant
economic decline that results in a reduction in automotive production and sales
by the Company’s customers would have a material adverse effect on its results
of operations. Moreover, if the prices of automobiles do not remain low, then
demand for automobile parts could fall and result in lower revenues and
profitability.
Increasing
costs for manufactured components and raw materials may adversely affect the
Company’s profitability.
The
Company uses a broad range of manufactured components and raw materials in
its
products, including castings, electronic components, finished sub-components,
molded plastic parts, fabricated metal, aluminum and steel, and resins.
Because it may be difficult to pass increased prices for these items on to
the
Company’s customers, a significant increase in the prices of the Company’s
components and materials could materially increase its operating costs and
adversely affect its profit margins and profitability.
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Pricing
pressure by automobile manufacturers on their suppliers may adversely affect
the
Company’s business and results of operations.
Recently,
pricing pressure from automobile manufacturers has been prevalent in the
automotive parts industry in China. Virtually all vehicle manufacturers
seek price reductions each year, including requiring suppliers to pay a “3-R
Guarantees “ service charge for repair, replacement and refund in an amount
equal to one percent of the total amount of parts supplied. Although the
Company has tried to reduce costs and resist price reductions, these reductions
have impacted the Company’s sales and profit margins. If the Company
cannot offset continued price reductions through improved operating efficiencies
and reduced expenditures, price reductions will have a material adverse effect
on the Company’s results of operations.
The
Company’s business, revenues and profitability would be materially and adversely
affected if it loses any of its large customers.
For
the six months ended June 30, 2006, approximately 14.1% of the Company’s
sales were to Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited, approximately 12.3%
were to Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd., approximately 16.2% were to Chery
Automobile Co., Ltd. and approximately 11.1% were to Zhejiang Geely Holding
Co.,
Ltd., the Company’s four largest customers. The loss of, or significant
reduction in purchases by, one or more of these major customers could adversely
affect the Company’s business.
The
Company may be subject to product liability and warranty and recall claims,
which may increase the costs of doing business and adversely affect the
Company’s financial condition and liquidity.
The
Company may be exposed to product liability and warranty claims if its products
actually or allegedly fail to perform as expected or the use of its products
results, or is alleged to result, in bodily injury and/or property damage.
The Company started to pay to its customers’ increased after-sales service
expenses due to consumer rights protection policies of “recall” issued by the
Chinese Government in 2004, such as the recalling flawed vehicles policy.
Beginning in 2004, automobile manufacturers unilaterally required their
suppliers to pay a “3-R Guarantees “ service charge (for repair, replacement and
refund) in an amount equal to one percent of the total amount of parts
supplied. Accordingly, the Company has experienced and shall continue to
experience higher after sales service expenses. Product liability,
warranty and recall costs may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s
financial condition.
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The
Company is subject to environmental and safety regulations, which may increase
the Company’s compliance costs and may adversely affect the Company’s results of
operation.
The
Company is subject to the requirements of environmental and occupational safety
and health laws and regulations in China. The Company cannot provide
assurance that it has been or will be at all times in full compliance with
all
of these requirements, or that it will not incur material costs or liabilities
in connection with these requirement. Additionally, these regulations may
change in a manner that could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s
business, results of operations and financial condition. The capital
requirements and other expenditures that may be necessary to comply with
environmental requirements could increase and become a material expense of
doing
business.
Non-performance
by the Company’s suppliers may adversely affect its operations by delaying
delivery or causing delivery failures, which may negatively affect demand,
sales
and profitability.
The
Company purchases various types of equipment, raw materials and manufactured
component parts from its suppliers. The Company would be materially and
adversely affected by the failure of its suppliers to perform as expected.
The Company could experience delivery delays or failures caused by production
issues or delivery of non-conforming products if its suppliers failed to
perform, and the Company also faces these risks in the event any of its
suppliers becomes insolvent or bankrupt.
The
Company’s business and growth may suffer if it fails to attract and retain key
personnel.
The
Company’s ability to operate its business and implement its strategies
effectively depends on the efforts of its executive officers and other key
employees. The Company depends on the continued contributions of its
senior management and other key personnel. The Company’s future success
also depends on its ability to identify, attract and retain highly skilled
technical, particularly engineers and other employees with electronics
expertise, managerial, finance and marketing personnel. The Company does
not maintain a key person life insurance policy on Mr. Hanlin Chen. The
loss of the services of any of the Company’s key employees or the failure to
attract or retain other qualified personnel could substantially harm the
Company’s business.
The
Company’s management controls approximately 87.2% of its outstanding common
stock and may have conflicts of interest with its minority stockholders.
Members
of the Company’s management beneficially own approximately 87.2% of the
outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock. As a result, these
majority stockholders have control over decisions to enter into any corporate
transaction and have the ability to prevent any transaction that requires the
approval of stockholders, which could result in the approval of transactions
that might not maximize stockholders’ value. Additionally, these
stockholders control the election of members of the Company’s board, have the
ability to appoint new members to the Company’s management team and control the
outcome of matters submitted to a vote of the holders of the Company’s common
stock. The interests of these majority stockholders may at times conflict
with the interests of the Company’s other stockholders.
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There
is a limited public float of the Company’s common stock, which can result in its
stock price being volatile and prevent the realization of a profit on resale
of
the Company’s common stock.
There
is a limited public float of the Company’s common stock. Of the Company’s
outstanding common stock, approximately 13%
is
considered part of the public float.
The term “public float” refers to shares freely and actively tradable on the
NASDAQ SmallCap Market and not owned by officers, directors or affiliates,
as
such term is defined under the Securities Act. Due to the
Company’s relatively small public float and the limited trading volume of its
common stock, purchases and sales of relatively small amounts of the Company’s
common stock can have a disproportionate effect on the market price for the
Company’s common stock.
As
a result, the market price of the Company’s common stock can be volatile. This
stock price volatility could prevent a stockholder seeking to sell Company
common stock from being able to sell it at or above the price at which the
stock
was bought.
Provisions
in the Company’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws and the General
Corporation Law of Delaware may discourage a takeover attempt.
Provisions
in the Company’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws and the General
Corporation Law of Delaware, the state in which the Company is organized, could
make it difficult for a third party to acquire the Company, even if doing so
might be beneficial to the Company’s stockholders. Provisions of the
Company’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws impose various procedural and
other requirements, which could make it difficult for stockholders to effect
certain corporate actions and possibly prevent transactions that would maximize
stockholders’ value.
Risks
Related to Doing Business in China and other International
Countries
Because
the Company’s operations are all located outside of the United States and are
subject to Chinese laws, any change of Chinese laws may adversely affect the
Company’s business.
All
of the Company’s operations are outside the United States and in China, which
exposes it to risks, such as exchange controls and currency restrictions,
currency fluctuations and devaluations, changes in local economic conditions,
changes in Chinese laws and regulations, exposure to possible expropriation
or
other Chinese government actions, and unsettled political conditions.
These factors may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations or
on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
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The
Company’s international expansion plans subject it to risks inherent in doing
business internationally.
The
Company’s long-term business strategy relies on the expansion of the Company’s
international sales outside China by targeting markets, such as the United
States. Risks affecting the Company’s international expansion include
challenges caused by distance, language and cultural differences, conflicting
and changing laws and regulations, foreign laws, international import and export
legislation, trading and investment policies, foreign currency fluctuations,
the
burdens of complying with a wide variety of laws and regulations, protectionist
laws and business practices that favor local businesses in some countries,
foreign tax consequences, higher costs associated with doing business
internationally, restrictions on the export or import of technology,
difficulties in staffing and managing international operations, trade and tariff
restrictions, and variations in tariffs, quotas, taxes and other market
barriers. These risks could harm the Company’s international expansion
efforts, which could in turn materially and adversely affect the Company’s
business, operating results and financial condition.
The
Company faces risks associated with currency exchange rate fluctuations, any
adverse fluctuation may adversely affect the Company’s operating margins.
Although
the Company is incorporated in the United States, the majority of its current
revenues are in Chinese currency. Conducting business in currencies other
than US dollars subjects the Company to fluctuations in currency exchange rates
that could have a negative impact on the Company’s reported operating
results. Fluctuations in the value of the US dollar relative to other
currencies impact the Company’s revenues, cost of revenues and operating margins
and result in foreign currency translation gains and losses. Historically,
the Company has not engaged in exchange rate hedging activities. Although the
Company may implement hedging strategies to mitigate this risk, these strategies
may not eliminate the Company’s exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations
and involve costs and risks of their own, such as ongoing management time and
expertise, external costs to implement the strategy and potential accounting
implications.
If
relations between the United States and China worsen, the Company’s stock price
may decrease and the Company may have difficulty accessing the U.S. capital
markets.
At
various times during recent years, the United States and China have had
disagreements over political and economic issues. Controversies may arise
in the future between these two countries. Any political or trade
controversies between the United States and China could adversely affect the
market price of the Company’s common stock and the Company’s ability to access
US capital markets.
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The
Chinese Government could change its policies toward private enterprises, which
could adversely affect the Company’s business.
The
Company’s business is subject to political and economic uncertainties in China
and may be adversely affected by its political, economic and social
developments. Over the past several years, the Chinese Government has
pursued economic reform policies including the encouragement of private economic
activity and greater economic decentralization. The Chinese Government may
not continue to pursue these policies or may alter them to the Company’s
detriment from time to time. Changes in policies, laws and regulations, or
in their interpretation or the imposition of confiscatory taxation, restrictions
on currency conversion, restrictions or prohibitions on dividend payments to
stockholders, devaluations of currency or the nationalization or other
expropriation of private enterprises could have a material adverse effect on
the
Company’s business. Nationalization or expropriation could result in the
total loss of the Company’s investment in China.
The
economic, political and social conditions in China could affect the Company’s
business.
All
of the Company’s business, assets and operations are located in China. The
economy of China differs from the economies of most developed countries in
many
respects, including government involvement, level of development, growth rate,
control of foreign exchange, and allocation of resources. The economy of
China has been transitioning from a planned economy to a more market-oriented
economy. Although the Chinese Government has implemented measures recently
emphasizing the utilization of market forces for economic reform, the reduction
of state ownership of productive assets and the establishment of sound corporate
governance in business enterprises, a substantial portion of productive assets
in China is still owned by the Chinese Government. In addition, the
Chinese Government continues to play a significant role in regulating industry
by imposing industrial policies. It also exercises significant control
over China’s economic growth through the allocation of resources, controlling
payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations, setting monetary policy
and
providing preferential treatment to particular industries or companies.
Therefore, the Chinese Government’s involvement in the economy could adversely
affect the Company’s business operations, results of operations and/or the
financial condition.
The
significant but uneven growth in the economy of China in the past 20 years
could
have negative effect on the Company’s business and results of operations.
The
Chinese Government has implemented various measures from time to time to control
the rate of economic growth. Some of these measures benefit the overall
economy of China, but may have a negative effect on the Company.
Government
control of currency conversion and future movements in exchange rates may
adversely affect the Company’s operations and financial results.
The
Company receives substantially all of its revenues in Renminbi, the currency
of
China. A portion of such revenues will be converted into other currencies
to meet the Company’s foreign currency obligations. Foreign exchange
transactions under the Company’s capital account, including principal payments
in respect of foreign currency-denominated obligations, continue to be subject
to significant foreign exchange controls and require the approval of the State
Administration of Foreign Exchange in China. These limitations could
affect the Company’s ability to obtain foreign exchange through debt or equity
financing, or to obtain foreign exchange for capital expenditures.
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The
Chinese Government controls its foreign currency reserves through restrictions
on imports and conversion of Renminbi into foreign currency. Although the
exchange rate of the Renminbi to the US dollar has been stable since January
1,
1994, and the Chinese Government has stated its intention to maintain the
stability of the value of Renminbi, there can be no assurance that exchange
rates will remain stable. The Renminbi could devalue against the US
dollar. The Company’s financial condition and results of operations may
also be affected by changes in the value of certain currencies other than the
Renminbi in which the Company’s earnings and obligations are denominated.
In particular, a devaluation of the Renminbi is likely to increase the portion
of the Company’s cash flow required to satisfy the Company’s foreign
currency-denominated obligations.
Because
the Chinese legal system is not fully developed, the Company’s legal protections
may be limited.
The
Chinese legal system is based on written statutes and their interpretation
by
the Supreme People’s Court.
Although the Chinese government introduced new laws and regulations to modernize
its business, securities and tax systems on January 1, 1994, China does not
yet
possess a comprehensive body of business law. Because Chinese laws and
regulations are relatively new, interpretation, implementation and enforcement
of these laws and regulations involve uncertainties and inconsistencies and
it
may be difficult to enforce contracts. In addition, as the Chinese legal
system develops, changes in such laws and regulations, their interpretation
or
their enforcement may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business
operations. Moreover, interpretative case law does not have the same
precedential value in China as in the United States, so legal compliance in
China may be more difficult or expensive.
It
may be difficult to serve the Company with legal process or enforce judgments
against the Company’s management or the Company.
All
of the Company’s assets are located in China and three out of the Company’s
directors and officers are non-residents of the United States, and all or
substantial portions of the assets of such non-residents are located outside
the
United States. As a result, it may not be possible to effect service of
process within the United States upon such persons to originate an action in
the
United States. Moreover, there is uncertainty that the courts of China
would enforce judgments of U.S. courts against the Company, its directors or
officers based on the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of
the
United States or any state, or an original action brought in China based upon
the securities laws of the United States or any state.
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Risks
Related to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement (“SEDA”)
Future
sales by the Company’s stockholders may adversely affect its stock price and its
ability to raise funds in new stock offerings.
Sales
of
the Company’s common stock in the public market following the SEDA could lower
the market price of its common stock. Sales may also make it more
difficult for the Company to sell equity securities or equity-related securities
in the future at a time and price that management deems acceptable, or at
all. Of the 23,274,495 shares of common stock outstanding as of June
30,
2006,
all such shares are, or will be, freely tradable without restriction, unless
held by our “affiliates.” Some of these shares may be resold under
Rule 144.
Existing
stockholders could experience significant dilution from the Company’s sale of
shares under the SEDA.
The
Company’s financial needs will be partially provided from the SEDA. The
issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock under the SEDA, at below-market
prices, will have a dilutive impact on its other stockholders and the issuance
or even potential issuance of such shares could have a negative effect on the
market price of its common stock. As a result, the Company’s net income per
share could decrease in future periods, and the market price of the Company’s
common stock could decline. In addition, the lower the Company’s stock price,
the more shares of common stock it will have to issue under the SEDA to draw
down the full amount. If the Company’s stock price is lower, then its existing
stockholders would experience greater dilution.
Under
the SEDA, Cornell Capital Partners will pay less than the then-prevailing market
price of the Company’s common stock.
The
common stock to be issued under the SEDA will be issued at a 1.5% discount
to
the lowest daily VWAP of the Company’s common stock during the five consecutive
trading day period immediately following the date the Company notifies Cornell
Capital Partners that it desires to access the SEDA; provided, that the price
per share paid by Cornell Capital Partners will in no event be less than a
minimum of 90% of the closing bid price for the Company’s common stock on the
trading day immediately preceding the date that it delivers an advance
request. Further, Cornell Capital Partners will retain 4.5% of each
advance under the SEDA. Based on this discount, Cornell Capital Partners
will have an incentive to sell immediately to realize the gain on the 1.5%
discount. These sales could cause the price of the Company’s common stock
to decline, based on increased selling of its common stock.
The
sale of the Company’s stock under the SEDA could encourage short sales by third
parties, which could contribute to the future decline of the Company’s stock
price.
In
many
circumstances, the provisions of a SEDA have the potential to cause a
significant downward pressure on the price of a company’s common stock.
This is especially the case if the shares being placed into the market exceed
the market’s ability to take up the increased stock or if the Company has not
performed in such a manner to show that the equity funds raised will be used
for
growth. Such an event could place further downward pressure on the price
of the Company’s common stock. The Company may request numerous drawdowns
pursuant to the terms of the SEDA. Even if the Company uses the SEDA to
invest in ways that are materially beneficial to it, the opportunity exists
for
short sellers and others to contribute to the future decline of the Company’s
stock price. If there are significant short sales of stock, the price
decline that would result from this activity in turn may cause long holders
of
the stock to sell their shares thereby contributing to sales of stock in the
market. If there is an imbalance on the sell side of the market for the
Company’s common stock, the price will decline.
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It
is not
possible to predict those circumstances whereby short sales could materialize
or
the extent to which the stock price could drop. In some companies that
have been subjected to short sales the stock price has dropped
significantly. This could happen to the Company’s stock price.
Cornell
Capital Partners may sell shares of the Company’s common stock after it delivers
an advance notice during the pricing period, which could cause the Company’s
stock price to decline.
Cornell
Capital Partners is deemed to beneficially own the shares of common stock
corresponding to a particular advance on the date that the Company delivers
an
advance notice to Cornell Capital Partners, which is prior to the date the
stock
is delivered to Cornell Capital Partners. Cornell Capital Partners may sell
such
shares any time after the Company delivers an advance notice. Accordingly,
Cornell Capital Partners may sell such shares during the pricing period. Such
sales may cause the Company’s stock price to decline and if so would result in a
lower VWAP during the pricing period, which would result in the Company having
to issue a larger number of shares of common stock to Cornell Capital Partners
in respect of the advance.
The
Company may not be able to obtain a cash advance under the SEDA if Cornell
Capital Partners holds more than 9.9% of the Company’s common
stock.
In
the
event Cornell Capital Partners holds more than 9.9% of our then-outstanding
common stock, the Company will be unable to obtain a cash advance under the
SEDA. A possibility exists that Cornell Capital Partners may own more than
9.9% of the Company’s outstanding common stock at a time when it would otherwise
plan to request an advance under the SEDA. In that event, if the Company
is unable to obtain additional external funding, it could fail to achieve the
corporate objectives that it had hoped to use the cash to achieve.
ITEM
2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS. None.
ITEM
3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES. None.
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ITEM
4.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. None.
ITEM
5.
OTHER INFORMATION. None.
ITEM
6.
EXHIBITS
A
list of
exhibits required to be filed as part of this report is set forth in the Index
to Exhibits, which immediately precedes such exhibits, and is incorporated
herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report
to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CHINA
AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
(Registrant)
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Date:
August 10, 2006
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By: |
/s/
HANLIN CHEN
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Hanlin
Chen,
President
and Chief Executive Officer
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Date:
August 10, 2006
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By: |
/s/
DAMING HU
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Daming
Hu, Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX
TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
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Description
of Document
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3(i).1
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Certificate
of Incorporation*
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3(i).2
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Certificate
of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation**
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3(ii).1
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By
- laws***
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10.1
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Standby
Equity Distribution Agreement dated March 20, 2006 between the Company
and
Cornell Capital Partners, LP****
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10.2
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Placement
Agent Agreement dated March 20, 2006 between the Company and Newbridge
Securities Corporation****
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10.3
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Registration
Rights Agreement dated March 20, 2006 between the Company and Cornell
Capital Partners, LP****
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10.4
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Securities
Purchase Agreement dated March 20, 2006 between the Company and Cornell
Capital Partners, LP****
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10.5
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Investor
Registration Rights Agreement dated March 20, 2006 between the Company
and
Cornell Capital Partners, LP****
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10.6
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Warrant
to purchase 86,806 shares of common stock at $14.40 per share, issued
to
Cornell Capital Partners, LP****
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10.7
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Warrant
to purchase 69,444 shares of common stock at $18.00 per share, issued
to
Cornell Capital Partners, LP****
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10.8
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Joint-venture
Agreement, dated March 31, 2006, as amended on May 2, 2006, between
Hongkong Great Genesis Group Co., Ltd. and Wuhu Chery Technology
Co.,
Ltd.*****
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21.1
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Subsidiaries
of the Company******
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31.1
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Rule
13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification -Hanlin Chen******
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31.2
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Rule
13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification -Daming Hu******
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32.1
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Section
1350 Certification -Hanlin Chen******
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32.2
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Section
1350 Certification - Daming
Hu******
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*
Incorporated by reference to exhibit 3(i) to the Company’s Form 10SB
Registration Statement filed on August 27, 2001.
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**
Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Schedule 14C
Definitive Information Statement filed on April 21,
2003.
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***
Incorporated by reference to exhibit 3(ii) to the Company’s Form 10SB
Registration Statement filed on August 27, 2001.
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****
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same number to the
Company’s Form S-3 Registration Statement (File No. 333 - 133331) filed on
April 17, 2006.
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*****
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Form 10Q
Quarterly Report on May 10, 2006.
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******
Filed herewith
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