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Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. - Annual Report: 2010 (Form 10-K)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-K
 
(Mark One)

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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010

or

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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from ___________ to _____________
 
Commission file number 000-52186
 
KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
90-0363723
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Jinhua City Industrial Zone
Jinhua, Zhejiang Province
People’s Republic of China
Post Code 321016
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(86-579) 82239856
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Stock, Par Value $0.001 Per Share
 
NASDAQ Global Market
(Title of each class)
 
(Name of exchange on which registered)
 
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:None.
 
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As of June 30, 2010 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter), the aggregate market value of the shares of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates (based upon the closing sale price of such shares as reported on the NASDAQ Capital Market) was approximately $30.34 million. Shares of the registrant’s common stock held by each executive officer and director and each by each person who owns 10% or more of the outstanding common stock have been excluded from the calculation in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates of the registrant. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.
 
There were 27,433,934 shares of voting common stock with a par value of $0.001 outstanding at March 25, 2011.
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: none.

 
 

 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Business.
 
1-6
Item 1A.
Risk Factors.
 
7-16
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments.
 
16
Item 2.
Properties.
 
17
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings.
 
17
 
 
 
 
PART II
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
 
18
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data.
 
18
Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
19-29
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
 
29
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
 
29
Item 9.
Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
 
32
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures.
 
32
Item 9B.
Other Information.
 
33
 
 
 
 
PART III
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
 
34-35
Item 11.
Executive Compensation.
 
35-37
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
 
37
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence.
 
37
Item 14.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services.
 
38
 
 
 
 
PART IV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 15.
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.
 
39
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
40
 
 
 

 
 
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This Annual Report contains certain 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. These include statements about our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies for the future, which we indicate by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “we believe,” “our company believes,” “management believes” and similar language. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those set forth in the discussion under Item 1, “Business”, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Our actual results may differ materially from results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. We base our forward-looking statements on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update them. In addition, our historical financial performance is not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in the future and we believe such comparisons cannot be relied upon as indicators of future performance.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
 
 
 

 
 
PART I
 
Item 1. Business.
 
Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this Annual Report to “we,” “us,” “our,” “Kandi,” or the “Company” are to the combined businesses of Kandi Technologies, Corp. and its subsidiaries.

Introduction
 
On June 29, 2007, Stone Mountain Resources, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Stone Mountain”) executed a share exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with Continental Development Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (“Continental”) and Excelvantage Group Limited, a British Virgin Islands Company which owned 100% of Continental (the “Continental Shareholder”). Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, Stone Mountain issued 12,000,000 shares of its common stock to the Continental Shareholder, in exchange for 100% of the common stock of Continental. After the closing of the Exchange Agreement, Stone Mountain had a total of 19,961,000 shares of common stock outstanding, with the Continental Shareholder owning 60.12% of the total issued and outstanding shares of Stone Mountain’s common stock, and the remaining shares outstanding were held by those who held shares of Stone Mountain’s common stock prior to the closing.
 
As a result of this transaction, Continental became a wholly owned subsidiary of Stone Mountain. Thereafter, the business of the Company was that of Continental’s wholly owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. On August 13, 2007, we changed our name from Stone Mountain Resources, Inc. to Kandi Technologies, Corp.
 
Stone Mountain was a public shell company prior to the closing of the Exchange Agreement. Stone Mountain was originally incorporated on March 31, 2004 in the State of Delaware, and operated as a gold exploration company exploring Nevada mineral properties before ceasing operations in May 30, 2007.

Stone Mountain Resources, Inc. (“Stone Mountain”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on March 31, 2004. On August 13, 2007, Stone Mountain Resources, Inc. changed its name to Kandi Technologies, Corp. (“Kandi” or the “Company”).
 
On June 29, 2007, pursuant to the share exchange agreement between Stone Mountain Resources, Inc., Continental Development Limited, (“Continental”) and Excelvantage (Continental’s sole shareholder), Stone Mountain issued 12,000,000 shares of its common stock to Excelvantage, in exchange for 100% of the common stock of Continental. As a result of the share exchange, Continental became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stone Mountain. Kandi Technologies, Corp. conducts its operations through its wholly owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co. Ltd., a People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) company.
 
On June 24, 2008 the Company closed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of Kandi Special Vehicles Co., Ltd (“KSV”), after which KSV became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in accordance with Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141 “Business Combinations.” The consolidated statements of income include the results of operations of KSV at the date of acquisition. On March 10, 2009, KSV changed its name to Kandi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd, (“KNE”). On June 11, 2009, KNE changed its name back to KSV.

On May 9, 2008, the Company sold Zhejiang Yongkang Top Import & Export Co., Ltd. (“Dingji”), a subsidiary of the Company, to certain individuals.

On December 31, 2010, Jinhua Three Parties New Energy Vehicles Service Co., ltd. (“Jinhua Service”) was formed by joint venture with State Grid Power Corporation, Tianneng Power International, Inc. and Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. to establish the first China electric super-mini automobiles battery replacement services. The Company owns 30% of Jinhua Service.

The primary operations of the Company are the design, development, manufacturing, and commercializing of all-terrain vehicles, go-karts, and specialized automobile related products for the PRC and global export markets. Sales are made to dealers in Asia, North America, Europe and Australia.
 
Business Overview

General
 
Kandi’s products include off-road vehicles (which include ATVs, UTVs, and go-karts), motorcycles and mini-cars.

   
The year ended December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Unit
   
Revenue
   
Unit
   
Revenue
 
All-terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
   
5,868
   
$
3,716,893
     
5,433
   
$
3,020,271
 
Super-mini car (EV)
   
1,618
     
6,800,000
     
1,892
     
8,478,424
 
Go-Kart
   
28,366
     
25,434,803
     
13,618
     
11,556,921
 
Mini Pick-up
   
-
     
-
     
1
     
4,364
 
Utility vehicles (UTVs)
   
2,270
     
4,839,256
     
3,171
     
8,477,828
 
Three-wheeled motorcycle (TT)
   
917
     
2,089,348
     
1,133
     
2,289,954
 
Total
   
39,039
   
$
42,880,300
     
25,248
   
$
33,827,762
 
 
 
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Off-Road Vehicles

In 2003 Kandi began mass production of go-karts. The Company is now one of the leading manufacturers of go-karts in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Kandi produces a wide range of go-karts, from the 90cc class to the 1,000cc class in cylinder displacement. Kandi also produces four-wheeled all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and specialized utility vehicles (UTVs), which are ATVs special-fitted for agricultural and industrial use.

Revenues from our ATVs experienced a significant increase of $696,622, or 23%, in year 2010 over the comparable fiscal years, which was attributable to 13.9% increase in the average unit price from $556 in 2009 to $633 in 2010 and slightly increased unit sales of 8%. During the fiscal year 2010, because the Company has successfully developed several new competitive models, in addition to the fact that the economy worldwide has recovered since 2009,  demand for ATVs increased significantly. Although the average unit price increased, the unit sales also increased.

In 2010, our Go-Karts experienced a significant increase in revenue of $13.9 million or 120% over the fiscal year 2009, which was mainly attributable to a 108% increase in unit sales from 13,618 units in 2009 to 28,366 units in 2010.  In year 2010, the good market condition, which benefitted from the world economic recovery from the financial crisis, created a large increase in demand, especially demand for middle and small size products, which had been suppressed during the financial crisis.

Revenues from our three-wheeled motorcycle (TT) dropped by $0.2 million, or 8.8%, from fiscal year 2009 to 2010, which was attributable to a decrease in unit sales of 19% from 1,133 units in 2009 to 917 units in 2010. In year 2010, the Company modified the model 250MB2, and increased its performance. As a result, the Company increased its unit price in 2010. As the main product of TT product line, the price increase of model 250MB2 caused the average unit price of TT products to increase by 12.7% in year 2010. During fiscal year 2010, unit sales of 250MB2 remained stable; however, unit sales of other models decreased, which caused the total sales to dropped in general.

Utility vehicles (UTVs) experienced a significant decrease in revenues from $8,477,828 to $4,839,256. This 43% decrease is due to a 20% decrease in average unit price and a 28% drop in unit sales from 3,171 units in 2009 to 2,270 units in 2010. This significant drop is primarily because more competitors entered the UTV market in year 2010 after the UTV market recorded high profit in year 2009. Because of the high competition in this UTV market, the Company has reduced its price to maintain its competitive advantages. However, the severe competition still caused the Company to experience a significant sales drop in UTV products in year 2010.
 
Mini-Car Products
 
The global market potential for all-electric vehicles has been forecasted to reach up to 30 million units by 2015, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Governments such as China and the United States are beginning to see the important benefits pure Electric Vehicles bring to the environment as they approve subsidies for EV purchasers and manufacturers. Recent goals from both the Chinese and U.S. governments have included an annual production capacity of 500,000 alternative-energy vehicles by 2011 and 1,000,000 alternative-energy cars on the road by 2015, respectively.
Kandi began sales of its gas-powered Super-mini car, CoCo, in August 2008. The first generation  CoCo was designed for local neighborhood driving, with a 250cc single cylinder, 4-stroke water-cooled engine with a top speed of 25 mph, achieving 60 mpg. In 2009, the Company launched the battery powered all-electric CoCo. The electric CoCo (EV) is designed to achieve a top speed of 25 mph, and will have a driving range of 80 miles on a single full charge.

In 2010, revenues from our Super-mini car, which is known as the pure Electric Vehicle (EV) in China and CoCo elsewhere, dropped significantly by $1.7 million, or 20% from 2009, which was attributable to both a slight decrease in the average unit price of 6% from $4,481 in 2009 to $4,203 in 2010, and a decrease in unit sales of 14.5% from 1,892 units in 2009 to 1,618 units in 2010.

In fiscal year 2010, because the Chinese government is promoting the new energy cars, the Company shifted its focus market from the United States to China for the EV products. In the U.S market, because the U.S government’s subsidiary to electric powered cars is lower, the Company has reduced its sales price, which has affected EV’s sales revenues in the U.S market. At the same time, however the Chinese market needs time to develop. As a result, total sales dropped in year 2010 for the EV products. However, the Company expects significant growth in the sales of the pure Electric Vehicles in China and expects to expand the product line in the near term.

 
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The Company ceased production of the Mini Pick-Up in 2009 and sold only one specially-manufactured vehicle in 2009. In year 2010, no Mini Pick-Up was sold.

The following table shows the breakdown of Kandi’s revenues from its customers by geographic markets based on the location of the distributors during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:

  
 
The Years Ended of December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Sales Revenue
   
Percentage
   
Sales Revenue
   
Percentage
 
North America
 
 $
4,474,619
     
11%
   
 $
4,058,400
     
12
%
Europe
   
497,910
     
1%
     
405,067
     
1
%
China
   
37,907,771
     
88%
     
29,364,295
     
87
%
Total
   
42,880,300
     
100%
     
33,827,762
     
100
%

For the year ended December 31, 2010, sales to North America and sales to Europe increased in terms of volume. However, the percentage of those two markets as a percentage of total sales did not change significantly, which reflects the fact that the Company is expanding in all markets. In the year 2011, we expect continued sales growth in those regions, especially in China.  For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, about 95% of sales to China are sales to Chinese export agents, who resell the Company’s products to North America, Europe, and other regions.
 
Development Activities
 
In recent years, an increased focus of the Company has been on the development of products for its domestic market in China, particularly battery powered all electric super-mini automobiles (EVs).  In November, 2009, the Company sold 30 specially designed low speed EVs to the Postal Service in Jinhua, and in July, 2010, the Company announced that it received an order from the Postal Service in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, for 60 all electric vehicles.

On January 4, 2010, the Company announced that it formed an alliance with major Chinese energy, IT and battery companies to help launch a new business model for the mass commercialization of EVs to be expanded on a city by city basis, addressing key concerns relating to EVs, including high purchase costs, limited driving ranges and convenience and safety matters with respect to the charging, maintenance and disposal of batteries.  Under this new business model, consumer costs will be reduced as a result of government cooperation and subsidies, and driving ranges will be extended through the construction of “battery farms” which will allocate power to a network of “express change” battery stations where batteries may be rented and exchanged utilizing Kandi technology.  Central to the new business strategy, batteries will be made available on a rental basis separate from the sale of each vehicle.  An initial goal of the Alliance is the establishment of a revolutionary comprehensive model EV city in Jinhua to be followed by other model cities in Zhejiang Province with the assistance and participation of the local and regional governments.  The core members of the alliance with the Company are China Potevio/CNOOC New Energy and Power Ltd. (a joint venture between China National Offshore Oil Corporation and China Potevio Co.) and Tianneng Power International, Ltd.

In April, 2010, the Company announced that it anticipated that local and regional government funded subsidies for up to 50% of the purchase price of EVs would be made available to the first 3,000 purchasers of the Company’s EVs in the Jinhua EV model city. 

Most significantly, on April 30, 2010, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information and Technology qualified the Company’s low speed vehicle (KD5020X) for China’s energy conserving and new energy projects.   The vehicle was placed on its list of vehicles in its 10th catalogue of recommended car types which meet requirements for sales to the public.  On June 1, 2010, the Chinese Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced planned trial subsidies for China’s EV and hybrid car manufacturers of up to RMB 60,000 and RMB 50,000 (about $9,000 and $7,500), respectively, as part of an effort to stimulate purchases of these vehicles to help reduce emissions and gasoline consumption.  Additionally, the announcement indicated there will be government investment and policy support for EV infrastructure, such as battery charging stations.  The announcement noted that the trial will be initiated in five Chinese cities: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Changchun, Shenzen and Hefei.  On June 21, 2010, the Company announced that another EV product, Model KD 5010XXYEV, was also approved for sale in China, and this will likely be the primary model available to the EV buyers in China.

 
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On July 16, 2010, the Company announced that construction of the first battery charging station was underway in Jinhua.  The State Grid Corporation of China, China’s largest electric power and transmission company, is funding the project and is responsible for construction, which is completed in November of 2010.

On October 5, 2010, the Company announced a joint venture with a subsidiary of China’s largest power transmission company, State Grid Power Corporation, and China’s leading lead motive battery maker, Tianneng Power International, Inc., to establish the first China EV battery replacement services Company.  Kandi’s 30% share of this Company is expected to provide an additional new revenue stream for Kandi’s  EVand recreational vehicles product lines.

On November 26, the Company opened Jinhua City’s first “Battery Charging Farm” and “Express Change” battery station for Kandi’s pure EVs and launched consumer EV sales in Jinhua. The Company immediately sold out the first 20 EVs available in Jinhua on the day of launch with the anticipated local subsidies. This marks the beginning of commercial sales of pure EV car in China.
 
On December 13, 2010, the Company announced it is making efforts to develop its “Express Change” EV model and EV sales in a second city -- the nearby major metropolis of Hangzhou. Hangzhou, less than 80 miles from the Company’s home base in Jinhua, is the capital city of Zhejiang province where the Company locates.  Hangzhou is one of the five original pilot cities selected by the Chinese government to be eligible for national subsidies to promote the sale of new energy vehicles and has grasped the opportunity by taking several significant related initiatives. These include announcing plans for a variety of additional locally funded subsidies to be paid directly to renters and buyers of pure EVs (up to $9000 or RMB 60,000) and hybrid vehicles (up to $7500 or RMB 50,000).  Additionally, the local government in Hangzhou has announced plans to build a network of EV infrastructure to serve the more than 8.1 million residents of this large (6,505 square miles) and very prosperous (per capita GDP $10,972) city. The city has announced it intends to build four centralized battery charging stations, 38 changing stations, 145 distribution centers and 3,500 sets of charging poles to support both hybrid and pure EV sales. To better promote the sales of pure EVs in Hangzhou, the Company also opened a new corporate office.
 
On December 17, 2010, the Company announced it has expanded its “Express Change” Pure EV line with the development of a new lithium ion battery powered model, the KD5011. The Company also confirmed that with its appearance on the Vehicle Manufacturers and Products List published by the Ministry of Industry and Information China, the new KD5011 is eligible for national subsidies of up to RMB 60,000 (US$9,000) per vehicle in all “pilot” cities designated as such to date by the Chinese government. The new KD5011 EV operates with “Express Change” lithium ion (lithium iron phosphate) batteries which, like the Company’s KD5010, can be safely and quickly replaced by professionals in authorized “Express Change” battery stations. In the Kandi EV model, Pure EVs are sold without batteries to effectively lower the consumer purchase price and eliminate battery maintenance and charging responsibilities, and “Express Change” stations are positioned throughout a city to extend the vehicles’ driving range. As compared with the KD5010 currently manufactured by the Company, which operates with lead-acid rechargeable batteries and has a driving range of 100-150 km per charge, the driving range per charge of the new KD5011 is increased to up to 200-230 km.

Sales and Distribution
 
Kandi’s sales are made through third-party distributors, which distribute Kandi’s products to local wholesalers and retail dealers. Worldwide, Kandi sells its products through ten main independent distributors for off-road vehicles.
 
 
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Components and Parts, Raw Materials and Sources of Supply

Kandi manufactures the frames of its vehicles and assembles the vehicles in its factory in Jinhua, China.  Other components and parts, such as engines, shock absorbers, electrical equipment and tires, are purchased from numerous suppliers.  The principal raw materials used by Kandi are steel plate, aluminum, special steels, steel tubes, paints, and plastics, which are purchased from several local suppliers.  The most important raw material purchased is steel plate. There is only one supplier who accounted for more than 5% of the Company’s purchases of major components and parts and principal raw materials during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. Kandi does not have and does not anticipate having any difficulty in obtaining its required materials from suppliers and considers its contracts and business relations with the suppliers to be satisfactory.
 
Seasonality
 
Kandi’s Super-mini car, motorcycle and off-road vehicle businesses have historically experienced some seasonality.  However, this seasonality has not generally been material to our financial results.
 
Competition

The global small vehicle markets and new energy vehicle markets are highly competitive. Competition in such markets is based upon a number of factors, including price, quality, reliability, styling, product features and warranties. As a relatively new entrant into the market, many of our competitors are more diversified and have financial and marketing resources that are substantially greater than those of Kandi.
 
Employees
 
As of December 31, 2010, Kandi had a total of 475 full time employees. None of our employees are represented by any collective bargaining agreements.
 
Environmental and Safety Regulation
 
Emissions
 
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) have adopted emissions regulations applicable to Kandi’s products. CARB has emissions regulations for ATVs and off-road vehicles which the Company already meets. In October 2002, the EPA established new corporate average emission standards effective for model years 2006 through 2012 for non-road recreational vehicles, including ATVs and off-road vehicles.
 
Kandi’s motorcycles are also subject to EPA and CARB emission standards. Kandi believes that its motorcycles have always complied with these standards. The CARB regulations required additional motorcycle emission reductions in model year 2008 which the Company met. The EPA adopted the CARB emission limits in a January 2004 rule that allows an additional two model years to meet these new CARB emission requirements on a nationwide basis.
 
Kandi’s products are also subject to international laws and regulations related to emissions in places where it sells its products outside the United States. Europe currently regulates emissions from certain of the Company’s ATV-based products, motorcycles, and mini-cars and the Company meets these requirements. Canada’s emission regulations for motorcycles are similar to those in the U.S. In December 2006 Canada proposed a new regulation that would essentially adopt the U.S. emission standards for ATVs and off-road vehicles. These regulations became effective in 2009 and the Company meets this standard.
 
 
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Kandi believes that its off-road vehicles, motorcycles and Super-mini cars have always complied with applicable emission standards and related regulations in the United States and internationally. Kandi is unable to predict the ultimate impact of the adopted or proposed regulations on Kandi and its business.
 
Use regulation
 
State and federal laws and regulations have been promulgated or are under consideration relating to the use or manner of use of Kandi’s products. Some states and localities have adopted, or are considering the adoption of, legislation and local ordinances which restrict the use of ATVs and off-road vehicles to specified hours and locations. The federal government also has restricted the use of ATVs and off-road vehicles in some national parks and federal lands. In several instances this restriction has been a ban on the recreational use of these vehicles. Kandi is unable to predict the outcome of such actions or the possible effect on its business. Kandi believes that its business would be no more adversely affected than those of its competitors by the adoption of any pending laws or regulations.
 
Product Safety and Regulation

Safety Regulation
 
The federal government and individual states have promulgated or are considering promulgating laws and regulations relating to the use and safety of Kandi’s products. The federal government is the primary regulator of product safety. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) has federal oversight over product safety issues related to ATVs and off-road vehicles. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) has federal oversight over product safety issues related to on-road motorcycles.
 
In August 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (the “Act”) was passed. The Act includes a provision that requires all manufacturers and distributors who import into or distribute ATVs in the United States to comply with the ANSI/SVIA safety standards which were previously voluntary. The Act also requires the same manufacturers and distributors to have ATV action plans filed with the CPSC that are substantially similar to the voluntary action plans that were previously in effect. Kandi currently complies with the ANSI/SVIA standard.
 
Kandi’s motorcycles are subject to federal vehicle safety standards administered by NHTSA. Kandi’s motorcycles are also subject to various state vehicle safety standards. Kandi believes that its motorcycles have always complied with safety standards relevant to motorcycles.
 
Kandi’s products are also subject to international standards related to safety in places where it sells its products outside the United States. Kandi believes that its motorcycles and Super-mini cars have always complied with applicable safety standards in the United States and internationally.

Principal Executive Offices

Our principal executive office is located in the Jinhua City Industrial Zone in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, PRC, 321016 and our telephone number (86-579)82239856.

 
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Item 1A. Risk Factors.

You should carefully consider the risks described below together with all of the other information included in this report before making an investment decision with regard to our securities.  The statements contained in or incorporated into this annual report on Form 10-K that are not historic facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements.  If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be harmed. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Risks Relating to Our Overall Business Operations

Our limited operating history may not serve as an adequate basis to judge our future prospects and results of operations.

We have a limited operating history because we have only been in operation since 2003.  This limited operating history, and the unpredictability of the machinery production industry, makes it difficult for investors to evaluate our businesses and predict future operating results. An investor in our securities must consider the risks, uncertainties and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in new and rapidly evolving markets.  The risks and difficulties we face include challenges in accurate financial planning as a result of limited historical data and the uncertainties resulting from having had a relatively limited time period in which to implement and evaluate our business strategies as compared to older companies with longer operating histories.

We may not be able to comply with all applicable government regulations.

We are subject to extensive governmental regulation by the central, regional and local authorities in the PRC, where our business operations take place. We believe that we are currently in substantial compliance with all laws and governmental regulations and that we have all material permits and licenses required for our operations. Nevertheless, we cannot assure investors that we will continue to be in substantial compliance with current laws and regulations, or that we will be able to comply with any future laws and regulations. To the extent that new regulations are adopted, we will be required to conform our activities in order to comply with such regulations. Failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations could subject us to civil remedies, including fines, injunctions, recalls or seizures, as well as potential criminal sanctions, which could have a material adverse effect on its business, operations and finances.

Compliance with environmental regulations can be expensive, and noncompliance with these regulations may result in adverse publicity and potentially significant monetary damages and fines.

Our business operations generate noise, waste water, and gaseous and other industrial wastes. We are required to comply with all national and local regulations regarding protection of the environment. We are in compliance with current environmental protection requirements and have all necessary environmental permits to conduct our business. However, if more stringent regulations are adopted in the future, the costs of compliance with these new regulations could be substantial. Additionally, if we fail to comply with present or future environmental regulations, we may be required to pay substantial fines, suspend production or cease operations. Any failure by us to control the use of or to restrict adequately the discharge of, hazardous substances could subject us to potentially significant monetary damages and fines or suspensions in our business operations. Certain laws, ordinances and regulations could limit our ability to develop, use, or sell our products.

 
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Our business depends substantially on the continuing efforts of our executive officers, and our business may be severely disrupted if we lose their services.

Our future success depends substantially on the continued services of our executive officers, especially our CEO and President, Mr. Hu Xiaoming. We do not maintain key man life insurance on any of our executive officers.  Although this possibility is low, if any of our executive officers are unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions, we may not be able to replace them readily, if at all.  Therefore, our business may be severely disrupted, and we may incur additional expenses to recruit and retain new officers.  In addition, if any of our executives joins a competitor or forms a competing company, we may lose some of our customers.  

We may be subject to product liability claims, recalls or warranty claims, which could be expensive, damage our reputation and result in a diversion of management resources.

The Company may be subject to lawsuits resulting from injuries associated with the use of the vehicles that it sells. The Company may incur losses relating to these claims or the defense of these claims. There is a risk that claims or liabilities will exceed our insurance coverage. In addition, the Company may be unable to retain adequate liability insurance in the future.
 
The Company may also be required to participate in recalls involving our vehicles if any prove to be defective, or we may voluntarily initiate a recall or make payments related to such claims as a result of various industry or business practices or the need to maintain good customer relationships. Such a recall would result in a diversion of resources. While we do maintain product liability insurance, we cannot assure you that it will be sufficient to cover all product liability claims, that such claims will not exceed our insurance coverage limits or that such insurance will continue to be available on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. Any product liability claim brought against us could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.  
 
Risks Relating to Our Vehicle Machinery Production Operations
 
We may be subject to significant potential liabilities as a result of defects in production and product liability.
 
Through our machinery production operations, we may be subject to claims of product defects and/or product liability arising in the ordinary course of business. These claims are common to the machinery production industry and can be costly.
 
With respect to certain general liability exposures, including manufacturing defect and product liability, interpretation of underlying current and future trends, assessment of claims and the related liability and reserve estimation process is highly subjective due to the complex nature of these exposures, with each exposure exhibiting unique circumstances. Furthermore, once claims are asserted for construction defects, it is difficult to determine the extent to which the assertion of these claims will expand geographically. We may not have sufficient funds available to cover any liability for damages, the cost of repairs, and/or the expense of litigation surrounding such claims, and future claims may arise out of events or circumstances not covered by insurance and not subject to effective indemnification agreements with our subcontractors.

The Company and its subsidiary Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. (“Kandi Vehicles”) are defendants in two lawsuits alleging product defects as described below at “Legal Proceedings”. While the Company and Kandi Vehicles have denied liability and will vigorously defend the lawsuits, and the Company believes it has no liability, an adverse decision could have a material adverse affect on the Company.
 
 
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The vehicle machinery industry is highly competitive and we are subject to risks relating to competition that may adversely affect our performance.
 
The vehicle machinery industry is highly competitive, and our continued success depends upon our ability to compete effectively in markets that contain numerous competitors, some of which have significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources than we have. Competition may reduce our pricing structures, potentially causing us to lower our prices, which may adversely impact our profits. New or existing competition that uses a business model that is different from our business model may put pressure on us to change our model so that we can remain competitive.
 
Our high concentration of sales to relatively few customers may result in significant uncollectible accounts receivable exposure, which may adversely impact our liquidity, business, results of operations and financial condition.

At December 31, 2010, the first two customers aggressively accounted for 81% and 81%, respectively, of our sales and accounts receivable. Due to the concentration of sales to relatively few customers, we face credit exposure from our customers and may experience uncollectible receivables from these customers should they face financial difficulties. If these customers fail to pay their accounts receivable, file for bankruptcy or significantly reduce their purchases of our programming, it would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity.

The Company’s major customers for the year ended December 31, 2010 accounted for the following percentages of total sales and accounts receivable as follows:

   
Sales
   
Accounts Receivable
 
Major Customers
 
Twelve Months Ended December, 31,
2010
   
Twelve Months Ended December, 31,
 2009
   
December 31,
 2010
   
December 31,
 2009
 
Company A
    46 %     -       61 %     -  
Company B
    35 %     56 %     20 %     92 %
Company C
    15 %     9 %     14 %     7 %
Company D
    1 %     -       4 %     -  
 
Our business is subject to the risk of supplier concentrations.
 
We depend on a limited number of suppliers for the sourcing of major components and parts and principal raw materials. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, one supplier accounted for 84% and 80% of our purchases, respectively. As a result of this concentration in our supply chain, our business and operations would be negatively affected if any of our key suppliers were to experience significant disruption affecting the price, quality, availability or timely delivery of their products. The partial or complete loss of these suppliers, or a significant adverse change in our relationship with any of these suppliers, could result in lost revenue, added costs and distribution delays that could harm our business and customer relationships. In addition, concentration in our supply chain can exacerbate our exposure to risks associated with the termination by key suppliers of our distribution agreements or any adverse change in the terms of such agreements, which could have a negative impact on our revenues and profitability.

 
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The Company’s major suppliers for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 accounted for the following percentage of total purchases and accounts payable as follows:

   
Purchases
   
Accounts Payable
 
Major Suppliers
 
Twelve Months Ended December, 31,
 2010
   
Twelve Months Ended December, 31,
2009
   
December 31,
 2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Company E
    84 %     80 %     26 %     -  
Company F
    2 %     1 %     4 %     5 %
Company G
    1 %     1 %     3 %-     -  
Company H
    1 %     1 %     1 %     4 %
Company I
    1 %     1 %     4 %     3 %
 
General economic conditions may negatively impact our results.  

The consumption of entertainment products, such as go-karts, and Super-mini cars depends on continued economic growth. Although there are more and more signs of economy recovery, the uncertainty of the current economic environment remains. Moderate or severe economic downturns or adverse conditions may negatively affect our operations. These conditions may be widespread or isolated to one or more geographic regions. A tightening of the labor markets in one or more geographic regions may result in fewer qualified applicants for job openings in our facilities. Higher wages, related labor costs and other increasing cost trends may negatively impact our results.
 
Risks Related to Doing Business in China
 
Changes in political and economic conditions may affect our business operations and profitability.
 
Since our business operations are primarily located in China, our business operations and financial position are subject, to a significant degree, to the economic, political and legal developments in China.

China’s government started implementing its economic reform policy in 1978, which enabled China’s economy to gradually transform from a “planned economy” to a “socialist market economy.” In 1993, the concept of the socialist market economy was introduced into the Constitution of China, and the country has since experienced accelerated development of a market economy. A noteworthy recent phenomenon is that non-state owned enterprises, such as private enterprises, play an increasingly important role in the Chinese economy and the degree of direct control by the PRC government over the economy is gradually declining.
 
While the Chinese government has not halted its economic reform policy since 1978, any significant adverse changes in the social, political and economic conditions of China may fundamentally impact China’s economic reform policies, and thus the Company’s operations and profits may be adversely affected.
 
Change in tax laws and regulations in China may affect our business operations.
 
Various tax reform policies have been implemented in the PRC in recent years. However, there can be no assurance that the existing tax laws and regulations will not be revised or amended in the future.
 
 
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Uncertainties with respect to the Chinese legal system could have a material adverse effect on us and may restrict the level of legal protections to foreign investors.

China’s legal system is based on statutory law. Unlike the common law system, statutory law is based primarily on written statutes. Previous court decisions may be cited as persuasive authority but do not have a binding effect. Since 1979, the PRC government has been promulgating and amending the laws and regulations regarding economic matters, such as corporate organization and governance, foreign investment, commerce, taxation and trade.  However, since these laws and regulations are relatively new, and the PRC legal system continues to rapidly evolve, the interpretation of many laws, regulations and rules is not always uniform and enforcement of these laws, regulations and rules involves uncertainties, which may limit legal protections available to us.

In addition, any litigation in China may be protracted and may result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and management attention. The legal system in China cannot provide investors with the same level of protection as in the U.S. The Company is governed by the law and regulations generally applicable to local enterprises in China. Many of these laws and regulations were recently introduced and remain experimental in nature and subject to changes and refinements. Interpretation, implementation and enforcement of the existing laws and regulations can be uncertain and unpredictable and therefore may restrict the legal protections of foreign investors.
 
Changes in Currency Conversion Policies in China may have a material adverse effect on us.
 
Renminbi (“RMB”) is still not a freely exchangeable currency. Since 1998, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of China has promulgated a series of circulars and rules in order to enhance verification of foreign exchange payments under a Chinese entity’s current account items, and has imposed strict requirements on borrowing and repayments of foreign exchange debts from and to foreign creditors under the capital account items and on the creation of foreign security in favor of foreign creditors.

This may complicate foreign exchange payments to foreign creditors under the current account items and thus will affect the ability to borrow under international commercial loans, the creation of foreign security, and the borrowing of RMB under guarantees in foreign currencies. Furthermore, the value of RMB may become subject to supply and demand, which could be largely impacted by international economic and political environments.  Any fluctuations in the exchange rate of RMB could have an adverse effect on the operational and financial condition of the Company and its subsidiaries in China.

You may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing foreign judgments or bringing original actions based on United States or other foreign laws against us, our management or the experts named in the prospectus.
 
We conduct substantially all of our operations in China and substantially all of our assets are located in China. In addition, almost all of our senior executive officers reside in China. As a result, it may not be possible to effect service of process within the United States or elsewhere outside China upon our senior executive officers, including with respect to matters arising under U.S. federal securities laws or applicable state securities laws. Moreover, our PRC counsel has advised us that the PRC does not have treaties with the United States or many other countries providing for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgment of courts. 

 
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Risks Relating to Ownership of Our Securities

 Our stock price may be volatile, which may result in losses to our shareholders.
 
The stock markets have experienced significant price and trading volume fluctuations, and the market prices of companies listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market and NASDAQ Global Market have been volatile in the past and have experienced sharp share price and trading volume changes. Although our stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market, the trading price of our common stock is likely to be volatile and could fluctuate widely in response to many factors, including the following, some of which are beyond our control:

 
variations in our operating results;

 
changes in expectations of our future financial performance, including financial estimates by securities analysts and investors;

 
changes in operating and stock price performance of other companies in our industry;

 
additions or departures of key personnel; and

 
future sales of our common stock.
 
Domestic and international stock markets often experience significant price and volume fluctuations. These fluctuations, as well as general economic and political conditions unrelated to our performance, may adversely affect the price of our common stock.  

One stockholder owns a substantial portion of our outstanding common stock, which may enable this stockholder to influence many significant corporate actions.

Excelvantage Group Limited controls approximately 38.8% of our outstanding shares of common stock as of December 31, 2010. As a result, Excelvantage Group Limited could have a substantial impact on matters requiring the vote of the shareholders, including the election of our directors and most corporate actions. This control could delay, defer or prevent others from initiating a potential merger, takeover or other change in our control, even if these actions would benefit our other shareholders and the Company. This control could adversely affect the voting and other rights of our other shareholders and could depress the market price of our common stock.
 
Our common shares may become thinly traded and you may be unable to sell your shares readily

We cannot predict the extent to which an active public market for trading our common stock will be sustained. Although our trading volume has increased gradually in recent years, our stock has historically been sporadic or “thinly-traded,” meaning that the number of persons interested in purchasing our common shares at any given time may be relatively small or non-existent.

 
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This situation is attributable to a number of factors, including the fact that we are a small company which is relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers, institutional investors and others in the investment community who generate or influence sales volume.  Even if we came to the attention of such persons, those persons tend to be risk-averse and may be reluctant to follow, purchase, or recommend the purchase of shares of an unproven company such as ours until such time as we become more seasoned and viable. As a consequence, there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity in our shares is minimal, as compared to a seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity that will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on share price. We cannot give you any assurance that a broader or more active public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained, or that current trading levels will be sustained.

The market price for our common stock is particularly volatile given our status as a relatively small company, which could lead to wide fluctuations in our share price. You may be unable to sell your common stock at or above your purchase price if at all, which may result in substantial losses to you.

Substantial exercise of warrants could adversely affect our stock price or our ability to raise additional financing in the public capital markets.

As of December 31, 2010, there are 2,827,975 shares of warrants outstanding. If the warrant holders exercise the warrants and sell a substantial number of shares of our Common Stock in the future, or if investors perceive that these sales may occur, the market price of our Common Stock could decline or market demand for our Common Stock could be sharply reduced. The exercise of warrants and subsequent sale of a substantial number of shares of our Common Stock could also adversely affect demand for, and the market price of, our Common Stock. Each of these transactions could adversely affect our ability to raise additional financing by issuing equity or equity-based securities in the public capital markets.

Antidilution and other provisions in the warrants issued to the investors may also adversely affect our stock price or our ability to raise additional financing.

The warrants issued to the institutional holders described above contain antidilution provisions that provide for adjustment of the warrant exercise price, and the number of shares issuable under the warrants, upon the occurrence of certain events. If we issue shares of our Common Stock, or securities convertible into our Common Stock, at prices below the exercise price, as applicable, the warrant exercise price will be reduced and the number of shares issuable under the warrant will be increased. The amount of such adjustment if any, will be determined pursuant to a formula specified in the warrants and will depend on the number of shares issued and the offering price of the subsequent issuance of securities. Adjustments to the warrant pursuant to these antidilution provisions may result in significant dilution to the interests of our existing stockholders and may adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. The antidilution provisions may also limit our ability to obtain additional financing on terms favorable to us.

 
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Moreover, we may not realize any cash proceeds from the exercise of some warrants. A holder of the warrant may opt for a cashless exercise of all or part of the warrant under certain circumstances. In a cashless exercise, the holder of the warrant would make no cash payment to us, and would receive a number of shares of our common stock having an aggregate value equal to the excess of the then-current market price of the shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrant over the exercise price of the warrant. Such an issuance of common stock would be immediately dilutive to the interests of other stockholders.

We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends to our common shareholders.

We presently do not anticipate that we will pay dividends on any of our common stock in the foreseeable future. If payment of dividends does occur at some point in the future, it would be contingent upon our revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements, and general financial condition. The payment of any common stock dividends will be within the discretion of our Board of Directors. We presently intend to retain all earnings after paying the interest for the preferred stock, if any, to implement our business plan; accordingly, we do not anticipate the declaration of any dividends for common stock in the foreseeable future.

Fluctuation in the value of the RMB may have a material adverse effect on your investment.
 
The change in value of the RMB against the U.S. dollar, the Euro and other currencies is affected by changes in China’s political and economic conditions, among other things. On July 21, 2005, the PRC government changed its decade-old policy of pegging the value of the RMB to the U.S. dollar. Under the new policy, the RMB is permitted to fluctuate within a narrow and managed band against a basket of certain foreign currencies. This change in policy has resulted in approximately 2.1% appreciation of RMB against the U.S. dollar. While the international reaction to the RMB revaluation has generally been positive, there remains significant international pressure on the PRC government to adopt an even more flexible currency policy, which could result in a further and more significant appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar. As a portion of our costs and expenses is denominated in RMB, the revaluation in July 2005 and potential future revaluation has and could further increase our costs. In addition, any significant revaluation of the RMB may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. For example, to the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars we receive from financings into RMB for our operations, appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar would have an adverse effect on the RMB amount we receive from the conversion. Conversely, if we decide to convert our RMB into U.S. dollars for the purpose of making payments for business purposes, appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the RMB would have a negative effect on the U.S. dollar amount available to us.
  
If the Company were to be delisted from NASDAQ, our common stock could be subject to “penny stock” rules which could negatively impact our liquidity and our shareholders’ ability to sell their shares.

Our common stock is currently listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. We must comply with numerous NASDAQ Market Place rules in order to maintain the listing of our common stock on NASDAQ. There can be no assurance that we can continue to meet the requirements to maintain the NASDAQ listing of our common stock. If we are unable to maintain our listing on NASDAQ, the market liquidity of our common stock may be severely limited.
 
 
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Volatility in Our Common Share Price May Subject Us to Securities Litigation.
 
The market for our common stock is characterized by significant price volatility as compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect that our share price will continue to be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future. In the past, plaintiffs have often initiated securities class action litigation against a company following periods of volatility in the market price of its securities. We may, in the future, be the target of similar litigation. Securities litigation could result in substantial costs and liabilities and could divert management’s attention and resources.
 
The Elimination of Monetary Liability Against our Directors, Officers and Employees under Delaware law and the Existence of Indemnification Rights of our Directors, Officers and Employees May Result in Substantial Expenditures by our Company and may Discourage Lawsuits Against our Directors, Officers and Employees.

Our articles of incorporation do not contain any specific provisions that eliminate the liability of our directors for monetary damages to our company and shareholders; however, we are prepared to give such indemnification to our directors and officers to the extent provided for by Delaware law. We may also have contractual indemnification obligations under our employment agreements with our officers. The foregoing indemnification obligations could result in our company incurring substantial expenditures to cover the cost of settlement or damage awards against directors and officers, which we may be unable to recoup. These provisions and resultant costs may also discourage our company from bringing a lawsuit against directors and officers for breaches of their fiduciary duties, and may similarly discourage the filing of derivative litigation by our shareholders against our directors and officers even though such actions, if successful, might otherwise benefit our company and shareholders.
 
Past Activities Of Stone Mountain and Our Affiliates May Lead to Future Liability.
 
Prior to Stone Mountain entering into the share exchange agreement with Continental on June 29, 2007, Stone Mountain engaged in businesses unrelated to our current operations. Any liabilities relating to such prior business against which we are not completely indemnified may have a material adverse effect on us.
   
We may need additional capital, and the sale of additional shares or other equity securities could result in additional dilution to our shareholders.
 
On January 21, 2010, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional accredited investors pursuant to which the Company sold to these investors $10 million of senior secured convertible notes and warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 1,379,147 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of December 31, 2010, $9,999,000 senior secured convertible notes have been converted to common stock.

On December 21, 2010, we agreed to sell to certain institutional investors up to 3,027,272 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase up to 1,210,912 shares of common stock.

As of December 31, 2010, all the warrants mentioned above have not been exercised. The exercise of these warrants will result in dilution.
 
 
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In the future, we may require additional cash resources due to changed business conditions or other future developments, including any investments or acquisitions we may decide to pursue. If our resources are insufficient to satisfy our cash requirements, we may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain a credit facility. The sale of additional equity securities could result in dilution to our shareholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could result in operating and financing covenants that would restrict our operations. We cannot assure you that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

Our business is subject to changing regulations related to corporate governance and public disclosure that have increased both our costs and the risk of noncompliance.
 
Because our common stock is publicly traded, we are subject to certain rules and regulations of federal, state and financial market exchange entities charged with the protection of investors and the oversight of companies whose securities are publicly traded. These entities, including the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the SEC and NASDAQ, have issued requirements and regulations and continue to develop additional regulations and requirements in response to corporate scandals and laws enacted by Congress, most notably the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Our efforts to comply with these regulations have resulted in, and are likely to continue resulting in, increased general and administrative expenses and diversion of management time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities. Because new and modified laws, regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations in many cases due to their lack of specificity, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing bodies. This evolution may result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and additional costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to our disclosure and governance practices.
 
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.
 
Not applicable.
 
 
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Item 2. Properties.

All land in the PRC is owned by the government and cannot be sold to or owned  by any individual or entity. Instead, the government grants or allocates landholders a “land use right.” There are four methods to acquire land use rights:
 
 
grant of the right to use land;
     
 
assignment of the right to use land;
     
 
lease of the right to use land; and
     
 
allocated land use rights
 
In comparison with Western common law concepts, granted land use rights are similar to life estates and allocated land use rights are in some ways similar to leaseholds.
 
Granted land use rights are provided by the government in exchange for a grant fee, and carry the rights to pledge, mortgage, lease, and transfer within the term of the grant. Land is granted for a fixed term - generally 70 years for residential use, 50 years for industrial use, and 40 years for commercial and other use. The term is renewable in theory. Unlike the usual case in Western nations, granted land must be used for the specific purpose for which it was granted.
  
Allocated land use rights are generally provided by the government for an indefinite period (usually to state-owned entities) and cannot be pledged, mortgaged, leased, or transferred by the user. Furthermore, allocated land can be reclaimed by the government at any time. Allocated land use rights may be converted into granted land use rights upon the payment of a grant fee to the government.

Kandi has the following granted land use rights:

Location
 
Area
(square meters)
 
Term and Expiration
 
Certificate No.
Zhejiang Jinhua Industrial Park
 
72900.90
 
Nov 13, 2002 - Nov 13, 2052
 
10-15-0-203-1
Zhejiang Jinhua Industrial Park
 
39490.64
 
Nov 13, 2002 - Nov 13, 2052
 
10-15-0-203-2
Zhejiang Jinhua Industrial Park
 
46650.70
 
Dec 30, 2003 - Dec 30, 2053
 
10-15-0-16
Zhejiang Jinhua Industrial Park
 
37515.00
 
Dec 30, 2003 - Dec 30, 2053
 
10-15-0-17
Zhejiang Jinhua Industrial Park
 
49162.00
 
Dec 30, 2003 - Dec 30, 2053
 
10-15-0-18
Zhejiang Jinhua Industrial Park
 
19309.00
 
Dec 07, 2009 - Dec 07, 2059
 
10-15-0-33
 
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

There are two lawsuits currently pending in Ripley County, Missouri against the Company and its subsidiary Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd.(“Kandi Vehicles”), Kandi Investment Group, SunL and other parties, and they are related to two persons died in an accident on March 3, 2006 while operating a go-cart allegedly manufactured by the Kandi Vehicles.  Kandi Investment Group was a major shareholder of Kandi Vehicles but it transferred all its equity in Kandi Vehicles to Continental Development Limited in November 2006. Since then, Kandi Investment Group is unrelated to the Company or its affiliates.

The cases were filed in 2009 and are known as Elder vs. SunL Group and Griffen vs. SunL Group. In March, 2010, the local trial court entered two default judgments in the amount of $20,000,000 each against Kandi Vehicles, Kandi Investment and other parties but not the Company. The lawsuit and default judgments didn’t come to the Company or Kandi Vehicles’ attention until May or June 2010. The Company had not been served or notified of the lawsuits and learned of their existence and of the default judgment in the course of commercial discussions with another of the defendants in the cases. Currently, the Company and Kandi Vehicles have filed answers to the complaint denying any culpability. The Company also moved for the default judgments against Kandi Vehicles to be set aside and on February 28, 2011, the Judge granted that motion and in the docket entry noted that the motion was granted because the court had no jurisdiction due to plaintiff’s failing to obtain service on Kandi Vehicles. On March 3, 2011, the plaintiffs appealed this order vacating the default judgments. The court of appeals has since ordered the plaintiff to show cause why the appeal should not be dismissed.

The Company intends to defend these cases vigorously and has the confidence to prevail in this lawsuit since the Company including its subsidiaries did not manufacture the subject vehicle in the accident.  The Company intends to propound discovery on the plaintiffs and will attempt to have the cases dismissed by summary judgment, if possible.

 
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PART II
 
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
 
Market Information
 
Our common stock began trading on the OTCBB under the symbol “KNDI” on July 6, 2007. Prior to this date, no liquid market had existed for our common stock. Our common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market on March 18, 2008, and on January 10, 2011, our common stock began trading on NASDAQ Global Market. The following are the high and low bid prices for our common stock for each quarter from July 6, 2007 to December 31, 2010.

 
 
HIGH
   
LOW
 
FISCAL 2010
           
Fourth Quarter (through December 31, 2010)
 
$
7.25
   
$
4.10
 
Third Quarter (through September 30, 2010)
 
$
4.45
   
$
2.90
 
Second Quarter (through June 30, 2010)
 
$
5.19
   
$
2.75
 
First Quarter (through March 31, 2010)
 
$
6.75
   
$
3.24
 
FISCAL 2009
               
Fourth Quarter (through December 31, 2009)
 
$
6.20
   
$
1.78
 
Third Quarter (through September 30, 2009)
 
$
2.47
   
$
1.10
 
Second Quarter (through June 30, 2009)
 
$
1.74
   
$
0.78
 
First Quarter (through March 31, 2009)
 
$
1.05
   
$
0.46
 
FISCAL 2008
               
Fourth Quarter (through December 31, 2008)
 
$
2.40
   
$
0.72
 
Third Quarter (through September 30, 2008)
 
$
4.30
   
$
1.75
 
Second Quarter (through June 30, 2008)
 
$
7.25
   
$
4.09
 
First Quarter (through March 31, 2008)
 
$
5.65
   
$
4.28
 
FISCAL 2007
               
Fourth Quarter (through December 31, 2007)
 
$
5.30
   
$
3.72
 
Third Quarter (through September 30, 2007)
 
$
4.25
   
$
3.25
 
 
Holders of Common Stock
 
As of March 25, 2011, there were 3,837 record holders of our common stock.
 
Dividends
 
We have never paid a dividend on our common stock. At present, we intend to retain any earnings for use in our business and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
 
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data.

Not applicable.
 
 
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Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the information contained in the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein. Readers should carefully review the risk factors disclosed in this Form 10-K and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
 
This section should be read together with the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the attached consolidated financial statements included in this report.
 
Estimates affecting accounts receivable and inventories
 
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reporting of assets and liabilities (and contingent assets and liabilities). These estimates are particularly significant where they affect the reported net realizable value of the Company’s accounts receivable and inventories.

Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at net realizable value.  An allowance for doubtful accounts will be recorded in the period when a loss is probable based on an assessment of specific evidence indicating troubled collection, historical experience, accounts aging, ongoing business relation and other factors.  Accounts are written off after exhaustive efforts at collection.  If accounts receivable are to be provided for, or written off, they would be recognized in the consolidated statement of operations within operating expenses. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company has an allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 and $0 respectively, as per the management’s judgment based on their best knowledge.

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a weighted average basis, or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated cost of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.  When inventories are sold, their carrying amount is charged to expense in the year in which the revenue is recognized. Write-downs for declines in net realizable value or for losses of inventories are recognized as an expense in the year the impairment or loss occurs. There were $152,278 in write downs in 2009 for slow moving inventory in the year ended December 31, 2009, and no declines in net realizable value of inventory for the year ended of December 31, 2010.
 
While the Company currently believes that there is little likelihood that actual results will differ materially from these current estimates, if customer demand for our products decreases significantly in the near future, or if the financial condition of our customers deteriorates in the near future, the Company could realize significant write downs for slow-moving inventories or uncollectible accounts receivable.

Policy affecting recognition of revenue
 
Among the most important accounting policies affecting our consolidated financial statements is our policy of recognizing revenue. Revenues represent the invoiced value of goods sold, recognized upon the shipment of goods to customers, and are recognized when all of the following criteria are met:
 
 
1.
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;

 
2.
Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered;

 
3.
The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and

 
4.
Collectability is reasonably assured.
 
The majority of the Company’s revenue results from sales contracts with distributors. Revenue is recorded upon the shipment of goods. Management conducts credit background checks for new customers as a means to reduce the subjectivity of assuring collectability. Based on these factors, the Company believes that it can apply the provisions of SAB 104 with minimal subjectivity.
 
Policy affecting options, warrants and convertible notes

The Company’s stock option cost is recorded in accordance with ASC 718 and ASC 505.

The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the option. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Stock option expense recognized is based on awards expected to vest, and there were no estimated forfeitures. ASC standards requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods, if necessary, if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

The Company’s warrant costs are recorded in liabilities and equities, respectively, in accordance with ASC 480, ASC 505 and ASC 815.

The fair value of warrants, which is classified as liability, is estimated using a Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the warrant. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the warrant is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect as of December 31, 2010. The warrants, which are freestanding derivatives and are classified as liabilities on the balance sheet, will be measured at fair value on each reporting date, with decreases in fair value recognized in earnings and increases in fair values recognized in expenses as interest expense. .

Company determined that the fair value of equity based warrants, which are not considered derivatives under ASC 815, is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the warrant. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

In accordance with ASC 815, the conversion feature of the Convertible Notes is separated from the debt instrument and accounted for separately as a derivative instrument. On the date the Convertible Notes are issued, the conversion feature was recorded as a liability at its fair value, and future decreases in fair value recognized in earnings while increases in fair values recognized in expenses as interest expense. The Company used the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to obtain the fair value of the conversion feature. The Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the conversion features. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the conversion features is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of measurement.
 
 
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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently Implemented Standards

ASC 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“ASC 105”) (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162) reorganized by topic existing accounting and reporting guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) into a single source of authoritative generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) to be applied by nongovernmental entities. All guidance contained in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) carries an equal level of authority. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Accordingly, all other accounting literature will be deemed “non-authoritative.” ASC 105 is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company has implemented the guidance included in ASC 105 as of July 1, 2009. The implementation of this guidance changed the Company’s references to GAAP authoritative guidance but did not impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
ASC 855, Subsequent Events (“ASC 855”) (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 165, Subsequent Events) includes guidance that was issued by the FASB in May 2009, and is consistent with current auditing standards in defining a subsequent event. Additionally, the guidance provides for disclosure regarding the existence and timing of a company’s evaluation of its subsequent events. ASC 855 defines two types of subsequent events, “recognized” and “non-recognized.” Recognized subsequent events provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet and are required to be reflected in the financial statements. Non-recognized subsequent events provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date and, therefore; are not required to be reflected in the financial statements. However, certain non-recognized subsequent events may require disclosure to prevent the financial statements from being misleading. This guidance was effective prospectively for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company implemented the guidance included in ASC 855 as of July 1, 2009. The effect of implementing this guidance was not material to the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-01, Equity (Topic 505): Accounting for Distributions to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash. This update clarifies that the stock portion of a distribution to shareholders that allows them to elect to receive cash or stock with a potential limitation on the total amount of cash that all shareholders can elect to receive in the aggregate is considered a share issuance that is reflected in earnings per share prospectively and is not a stock dividend. This ASU codified the consensus reached in EITF Issue No. 09-E “Accounting for Stock Dividends, Including Distributions to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash”. ASU 2010-01 is effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2009, and should be applied on a retrospective basis. The adoption of this update did not have any material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 
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ASC Updated (“ASU”) No. 2010-02, Consolidation (Topics 810) – Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary - A Scope Clarification.  This update provides guidance for non-controlling interests and changes in ownership interests of a subsidiary. An entity is required to deconsolidate a subsidiary when the entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in the subsidiary. Upon deconsolidation of a subsidiary, an entity recognizes a gain or loss on the transaction and measures any retained investment in the subsidiary at fair value. The gain or loss includes any gain or loss associated with the difference between the fair value of the retained investment in the subsidiary and its carrying amount at the date the subsidiary is deconsolidated. In contrast, an entity is required to account for a decrease in its ownership interest of a subsidiary that does not result in a change of control of the subsidiary as an equity transaction.  The adoption of this update did not have any material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. This update requires some new disclosures and clarifies some existing disclosure requirements about fair value measurement as set forth in Codification Subtopic 820-10. The FASB’s objective is to improve these disclosures and, thus, increase the transparency in financial reporting. Specifically, ASU 2010-06 amends Codification Subtopic 820-10 to now require:
 
 
A reporting entity should disclose separately the amounts of significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and describe the reasons for the transfers; and
 
 
In the reconciliation for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs, a reporting entity should present separately information about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements.
 
In addition, ASU 2010-06 clarifies the requirements of the following existing disclosures:
 
 
For purposes of reporting fair value measurement for each class of assets and liabilities, a reporting entity needs to use judgment in determining the appropriate classes of assets and liabilities; and
 
 
A reporting entity should provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements.
 
ASU 2010-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-09, Subsequent Events (Topic 855): Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements. This update is to remove the requirement for an SEC filer to disclose a date through which subsequent events have been evaluated in both issued and revised financial statements. Revised financial statements include financial statements revised as a result of either correction of an error or retrospective application of U.S. GAAP. The FASB also clarified that if the financial statements have been revised, then an entity that is not an SEC filer should disclose both the date that the financial statements were issued or available to be issued and the date the revised financial statements were issued or available to be issued. The FASB believes these amendments remove potential conflicts with the SEC’s literature.
 
In addition, the amendments in the ASU requires an entity that is a conduit bond obligor for conduit debt securities that are traded in a public market to evaluate subsequent events through the date of issuance of its financial statements and must disclose such date. All of the amendments in the ASU were effective upon issuance (February 24, 2010) except for the use of the issued date for conduit debt obligors. That amendment is effective for interim or annual periods ending after June 15, 2010.

 
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ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-10, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments for Certain Investment Funds. This update is to defer the effective date of certain amendments to the consolidation requirements of FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM (Codification) Topic 810, Consolidation, resulting from the issuance of FASB Accounting Standard No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation 46(R). Specifically, the amendments to the consolidation requirements of Topic 810 resulting from the issuance of Statement 167 are deferred for a reporting entity’s interest in an entity:
 
 
That has all the attributes of an investment company; or
 
 
For which it is industry practice to apply measurement principles for financial reporting purposes that are consistent with those followed by investment companies.
 
The ASU does not defer the disclosure requirements in the Statement 167 amendments to Topic 810. The amendments in this ASU are effective as of the beginning of a reporting entity’s first annual period that begins after November 15, 2009, and for interim periods within that first annual reporting period. Early application is not permitted.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-13, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Effect of Denominating the Exercise Price of a Share-Based Payment Award in the Currency of the Market in Which the Underlying Equity Security Trades. This update is to codify the consensus reached in EITF Issue No. 09-J, “Effect of Denominating the Exercise Price of a Share-Based Payment Award in the Currency of the Market in Which the Underlying Equity Security Trades.” The amendments to the Codification clarify that an employee share-based payment award with an exercise price denominated in the currency of a market in which a substantial portion of the entity’s equity shares trades should not be considered to contain a condition that is not a market, performance, or services condition. Therefore, an entity would not classify such an award as a liability if it otherwise qualifies as equity. The adoption of this update did not have any material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-21, Accounting for Technical Amendments to Various SEC Rules and Schedules. This update amends various SEC paragraphs in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification pursuant to SEC Final Rule, “Technical Amendments to Rules Forms, Schedules and Codification of Financial Reporting Policies”. The adoption of this update did not have any material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-22, Accounting for Various Topics. This update amends various SEC paragraphs in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification based on external comments received and the issuance of Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 112 which amends or rescinds portion of certain SAB topics. SAB 112 was issued to bring existing SEC guidance into conformity with ASC 805 “Business Combination” and ASC 810 “Consolidation”. The adoption of this update did not have any material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-29, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. This update reflects the decision reached in EITF Issue No. 10-G. The amendments in this ASU affect any public entity as defined by Topic 805, Business Combinations, that enters into business combinations that are material on an individual or aggregate basis. The amendments in this ASU specify that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination(s) that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. The amendments also expand the supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. The amendments are effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements upon adoption.

 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AS COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
The following table sets forth the amounts and the percentage relationship to revenues of certain items in our consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:
 
For The Years Ended
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Comparisons
 
   
Amount
   
% of
Revenue
   
Amount
   
% of
Revenue
   
Change in
Amount
   
Change
In %
 
REVENUES
 
$
42,880,300
     
100.0
%
 
$
33,827,762
     
100.0
%
 
$
9,052,538
     
 27.8
%
COST OF GOODS SOLD
   
(33,257,851
   
(77.6
)%
   
(25,613,087
   
(75.7
)%
   
(7,644,764
   
(29.9
)%
GROSS PROFIT
   
9,622,449
     
22.4
%
   
8,214,675
     
24.3
%
   
1,407,774
     
17.1
%
Research and Development
   
1,908,134
     
4.5
%
   
2,341,393
     
6.9
%
   
(433,259
   
(18.5
)%
Selling and Marketing
   
1,120,739
     
2.6
%
   
1,023,210
     
3.0
%
   
97,529
     
9.5
%
General and Administration
   
3,371,829
     
7.9
%
   
2,573,509
     
7.6
%
   
798,320
     
31.0
%
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
   
3,221,747
     
7.5
%
   
2,276,563
     
6.7
%
   
945,184
     
41.5
%
Government Grants
   
351,343
     
0.8
%
   
127,347
     
0.4
%
   
223,996
     
175.9
%
Investment Income
   
(1,771)
     
0.0
     
-
     
0.0
%
   
(1,771
   
(100.0
)%
Other Income, Net
   
761,960
     
1.8
%
   
361,745
     
1.1
%
   
400,215
     
110.6
%
Interest Expense, Net
   
(2,153,018
)
   
(5.0
)%
   
(1,478,276
)
   
(4.4
)%
   
(674,742
   
45.6
%
Change in Fair Value of Financial Instruments
   
(2,725,987
   
(6.4
)%
   
-
     
-
     
(2,725,987)
     
(100.0
)% 
                                                 
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX
   
(545,726
   
(1.3
)%
   
1,287,379
     
3.9
%
   
(1,833,105
   
(142.4
)%
INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT
   
(405,713
)
   
(0.9
)%
   
(287,578
)
   
(0.9
)%
   
(118,135
   
(41.1
)%
NET INCOME
 
$
(951,439
   
(2.2
)%
 
$
999,801
     
3.0
%
 
$
(1,951,240
   
(195.2
)%
 
 
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Revenues

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, our revenue increased by 26.8%, from $33,827,762 to $42,880,300 year over year. This was primarily due to the continued strengthening of the Company’s traditional recreational vehicle market, led by a 120% year over year increase in go kart sales and 23% year over year increase in sales of the ATV, primarily in the U.S.  While sales of other recreational products were weaker than anticipated, the Company anticipates gradual strengthening in the year ahead.  The Company also is continuing to focus on developing what it sees as a potentially large new market for certain of its recreational vehicles in its domestic market, as part of a continuing goal to shift 50% of product sales to China over time.

Revenues from our ATVs experienced a significant increase of $696,622, or 23%, in year 2010 over the comparable fiscal years, which was attributable to 13.9% increase in the average unit price from $556 in 2009 to $633 in 2010 and slightly increased unit sales of 8%. Although the average unit price and unit sales increased during the fiscal year for the Company’s ATV products, demand has also increased significantly due to the development of several new competitive models and a global economic recovery since 2009.

In 2010, revenues from our Super-mini car, which is known as the pure Electric Vehicle (EV) in China and CoCo elsewhere, dropped significantly by $1.7 million, or 20% from 2009, which was attributable to both a slight decrease in the average unit price of 6% from $4,481 in 2009 to $4,203 in 2010, and a decrease in unit sales of 14.5% from 1,892 units in 2009 to 1,618 units in 2010.  With respect to EV sales, the Company believes the strengthening of the RMB versus the dollar has had a negative effect in recent months on U.S. sales of its “CoCo”.  The Company has shifted the focus of its EV sales to China, where we are pursuing our new EV business model, consisting of a network of “express charge” battery stations, combined with various government incentives, including national and local subsidies, for the purchase of EVs.  While the Company, anticipates a modest recovery for “CoCo” EV sales in the U.S., it is focusing on expanding retail sales of EVs in Jinhua, after the anticipated completion of the “battery farm” and several battery “express change” stations. The Company anticipates the development of additional EV model cities and expanded sales of EVs in China, as well as additional sales in Europe.

In 2010, our Go-Karts experienced a significant increase in revenue of $13.9 million or 120% over fiscal year 2009, which was mainly attributable to a 108% increase in unit sales from 13,618 units in 2009 to 28,366 units in 2010.  In year 2010, the improved market condition, which had been suppressed during the financial crisis, benefited from the world economic recovery, and created a large increase in demand, especially for middle and small size products.

Utility vehicles (UTVs) experienced a significant decrease in revenues from $8,477,828 to $4,839,256. This 43% decrease is due to a 20% decrease in average unit price and a 28% drop in unit sales from 3,171 units in 2009 to 2,270 units in 2010. This significant drop is primarily because more competitors entered the UTV market in year 2010 after the UTV market recorded high profit in year 2009. Because of the high competition in this UTV market, the Company has reduced its price to maintain its competitive advantages. However, the severe competition still caused the Company to experience a significant sales drop in UTV products in year 2010.

Revenues from our three-wheeled motorcycle (TT) dropped by $0.2 million, or 8.8%, from fiscal year 2009 to 2010, which was attributable to a decrease in unit sales of 19% from 1,133 units in 2009 to 917 units in 2010. During the year, the Company modified the model 250MB2 and increased its performance. As a result, the Company increased its unit price in 2010. Given that this model became the main product of the TT product line, the price increase of model 250MB2 caused the average unit price of TT products to increase by 12.7% in year 2010. During fiscal year 2010, unit sales of 250MB2 remained stable, however, unit sales of other models decreased, which caused total sales to drop.

The Company ceased production of the Mini Pick-Up in 2009 and sold only one specially-manufactured vehicle in 2009. In year 2010, no Mini Pick-Up was sold.

The following table lists the number of vehicles sold and sales revenue, categorized by vehicle type, within the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:
 
   
The year ended December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Unit
   
Revenue
   
Unit
   
Revenue
 
All-terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
   
5,868
   
$
3,716,893
     
5,433
   
$
3,020,271
 
Super-mini car (EV)
   
1,618
     
6,800,000
     
1,892
     
8,478,424
 
Go-Kart
   
28,366
     
25,434,803
     
13,618
     
11,556,921
 
Mini Pick-up
   
-
     
-
     
1
     
4,364
 
Utility vehicles (UTVs)
   
2,270
     
4,839,256
     
3,171
     
8,477,828
 
Three-wheeled motorcycle (TT)
   
917
     
2,089,348
     
1,133
     
2,289,954
 
Total
   
39,039
   
$
42,880,300
     
25,248
   
$
33,827,762
 
 
 
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Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold during the year ended December 31, 2010 was $33,257,851 representing a 29.9% increase from $25,613,087 last year, which corresponds to the increase in sales. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenues was 77.6% for 2010 as compared to 75.7% for the year 2009, which reflects the increased price of raw manufacturing materials, as compared to those of the previous year.

Gross profit

Gross profit increased by $1,407,774, or 17.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2009. This increase reflected higher net sales and increased cost of goods sold across our businesses, which caused the increase in gross profit to lag behind the increase in revenue. As a percent of revenue, gross profit decreased to 22.4% in 2010 compared to 24.3% in 2009, due to increases in raw material costs relative to the prices of our products.

Selling and Marketing

Selling and marketing expenses, which include distribution expenses and a one-time expense associated with issuing options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock to two consultants as compensation for providing business development services, increased 9.5% during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, rising from $1,023,210 in 2009 to $1,120,739 in 2010.  This increase is primarily due to the effect of the one-time option issuing cost mentioned above, which was $808, 223 and $673,265 during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 respectively.  Excluding this one-time expense, selling and marketing expenses decreased $37,429 primarily due to the $78,773 decrease in advertising expense, which was partially offset by an increase in shipping and packaging costs of $36,393, compared to the same period of 2009, due primarily to the increased sales in 2010.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses increased 31% during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, from $2,573,509 to $3,371,829. In addition to cash cost related to general and administrative expenses,  in 2010, the general and administrative expenses included $549,494 in expenses for common stock awards to consultants for financing and investor relations services. Additionally, the general and administrative expenses also included $630,350 in stock-based compensation costs for the options issued to the Company’s executives and managerial level employees, while for the same period of last year, this stock based compensation cost was $1,155,642. Excluding the effect of stock award cost and option cost, the net general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2010 was $2,191,985, increased 54.6% from $1,417,867 for the same period of 2009, primarily due to the increase of expenses incurred by the Company’s increased activities in investor relations and capital markets compared to the same period of 2009.
 
Research and Development
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010, research and development expenses decreased $433,259 , or 18.5%, to $1,908,134 from $2,341,393 for the year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease is attributed to a significant curtailment of research and development expenses associated with the electric-powered super-mini car (EV). However, the Company is committed to continue investing in research and development for new models and new products.
 
Government grants
 
Government grants totaled $351,343 for the year ended December 31, 2010, representing a 175.9% increase over the same period in 2009, primarily due to the PRC government’s grant of subsidies for research related to electric-powered vehicle, and for enterprises with technology innovation.  The government grants consist of $118,999 in subsidies for supporting companies that have competitive advantages, and $232,344 in subsidies for supporting technological innovation and patent application.  Our electric-powered vehicles (EV) will continue to be our focus product in 2011.
 
Other Income, Net

Net other income was $761,960 for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $361,745 for the year ended December 31, 2009, an increase of $400,215 or 110.6%.  This increase is primarily the result of write off $662,498 of other payables which had not been claimed for more than 3 years as of December 31, 2010.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense was $2,153,018 for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $1,478,276 for the year ended December 31, 2009, an increase of $674,742, or 45.6% due to interest expenses related to Convertible Notes. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the interest expense for the Convertible Notes was $355,727, and the interest expense incurred by the amortization of debt discount was $855,696. However, excluding the effects of interest expense related to Convertible Notes and warrants, the interest expense for this reporting period was $941,595, a decrease of 36.3% from $1,478,276 for the same period of 2009, primarily due to higher interest income generated from Notes receivable. As of the date of this Form 10-K filing, all but $1,000 of the Convertible Notes have already been converted.
 
Change in Fair Value of Financial Instruments

For the year ended December 31, 2010, the non-cash expense caused by change in fair value of financial instruments was $2,725,987, among which $2,218,530 was due to the change of fair value in warrants, and $507,457 was due to the change of fair value in conversion features embedded in Convertible Notes. There were no comparable expenses for changes in fair value of financial instruments for the prior year.

Income Taxes
 
On March 16, 2007, the National People’s Congress of the PRC adopted a new corporate income tax law in its fifth plenary session. The new corporate income tax law unifies the application scope, tax rate, tax deduction and preferential policy for both domestic and foreign-invested enterprises.  The new corporate income tax law took effect on January 1, 2008. In accordance with the relevant tax laws and regulations of the PRC, the applicable corporate income tax rate of Kandi is 25%. However, a foreign-invested company which registered with the PRC government before March 16, 2007 is still permitted to apply the former corporate income tax rules. Thus, our company was exempt from corporate income tax for 2007 and 2008 and is also entitled to a 50% tax reduction for 2009, 2010 and 2011, for which the tax rate is 12.5%. The Company had a tax expense of $405,713 for the year ended December 31, 2010 and had a tax expense of $287,578 for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
 
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Net (Loss) Income
 
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2010 was $951,439, compared to a net income $999,801 in year 2009. This change is primarily due to the significant non-cash expense caused by the changes to the fair value of Warrants issued to investors in Convertible Notes and placement agents, and the changes of fair value of conversion features embedded in Convertible Notes.

Excluding the effects of option related expenses, the Convertible Note’s interest expense, the effect caused by amortization of discount on Convertible Notes, and the change of the fair value of financial derivatives, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the Company’s net income was $4,975,809, up 76% as compared with net income of $2,828,708 for the same period of 2009 excluding the same effects. This increase is primarily due to the increase of gross profit, government grants and other income.

As of the date of this Form 10-K filing, all but $1,000 of the Convertible Notes have already been converted.

Summary of 4th Quarter Results

For the three months ended December 31, 2010, our revenue decreased by 2.5% from $14,716,645 to $14,345,368, mainly due to the Company’s shift in its market focus from the United States to China for EV products.  The cost of goods sold decreased 0.4% during the same period, while gross profit decreased $326,776, or 9.5% from 3,430,635 of the corresponding period of last year to $3,103,859 in the fourth quarter of 2010.

For the three months ended December 31, 2010, the general and administrative expenses increased 74.9% to $1,061,582, mainly because of the fees incurred for the financing activities that occurred in December 2010. Research and development expenses increased 23.9% primarily due to additional efforts on new ATV products and quality improvements on existing products. For the three months ended December 31, 2010, we incurred a non-cash charge of $1,923,103 relating to the change in fair value of financial instruments, which was not present for the same period of 2009.

Given the increase in expenses, the company recorded a net loss of $219,138, compared to net income of $780,520 for the same period of last year. Excluding the effects of option related expenses, Convertible Notes’ interest expense, the effects caused by the amortization of discount on Convertible Notes, and the change of the fair value of financial derivative, for the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company recorded a net income of $1,940,413, a 9.7% increase from net income of $1,768,960 for the same period of 2009, excluding the same effects.

 
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flow

Net cash provided by operating activities was $4,440,551 for the year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $8,531,606 for the year ended December 31, 2009. The difference is mainly attributable to the $2,727,758 non-cash expenses resulting from the change in fair value of financial instruments, depreciation and amortization expense of $4,714,058, and non-cash option issue cost of $1,438,573. In addition, For the year ended December 31, 2010, the change in accounts receivable and accounts payable caused a net cash outflow of $1,572,489 and a net cash inflow of $1,514,332 respectively, compared to a net cash outflow of $7,141,861 and $4,653,358 respectively for the same reporting period of 2009.

Net cash used in investing activities was $25,821,359 for the year ended December 31, 2010 as compared to net cash flow provided by investing activities of $5,864,137 for the same reporting period in 2009. This was primarily due to a net cash outflow from notes receivable of $21,966,427, as compared to a net cash inflow in notes receivable of $10,995,353 for the same period last year.

Net cash flow provided by financing activities was $28,960,121 for the year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to net cash flow provided by financing activities of $2,057,648 for the same period of 2009. This change during the year ended December 31, 2010, is primarily attributable to the Company’s completion of two rounds of financing through direct stock market financing and converting the Convertible Notes.
 
Working Capital

The Company had a working capital surplus of $18,522,694 at December 31, 2010, which was an improvement from a working capital deficit of $12,102,868 as of December 31, 2009, which was principally due to the Company’s issuance of $10,000,000 long-term Convertible Notes in January 2010 and an additional equity offering, which raised $16,649,996 in December 2010. The Company used part of these proceeds in the Company’s working capital.

As of December 31, 2010, the Company has credit lines from commercial banks for $38,113,676, of which $28,434,012 was used at December 31, 2010. The Company believes that its cash flows generated internally may not be sufficient to support growth of future operations and repay short term bank loans for the next twelve months if needed. Therefore, from time to time, the Company may require extra funding through short term borrowing from PRC banks or other financing activities if needed in the near future.

The Company has historically financed itself through short-term commercial bank loans from PRC banks.  The term of these loans is typically for one year, and upon the payment of all outstanding principal and interest in a respective loan, the banks have typically rolled over the loans for additional one-year terms, with adjustments made to the interest rate to reflect prevailing market rates. The Company believes this situation has not changed and the short-term bank loans will be available on normal trade terms if needed.

 
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Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

(a)
Guarantees and Pledged collateral for third party bank loans

As of December 31, 2010, the Company provided guarantee for the following third parties:

(1)
Guarantees for bank loans

Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company.
 
$
4,537,342
 
Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd.
   
2,571,161
 
Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd.
   
6,049,790
 
Zhejiang Yiran Auto Sales Company (Among $756,223 subsequently released on March 22, 2011)
   
1,512,447
 
Wuyi Qilong Vehicle Co., Ltd. (subsequently released on March 10, , 2011)
   
1,361,203
 
Zhejiang Taiping Trade Co., Ltd
   
3,478,629
 
Zhejiang Taiping Shengshi Industrial Co., Ltd.
   
3,024,895
 
Nanlong Group Co., Ltd.
   
3,024,895
 
Total
 
$
25,560,362
 

On December 8, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loan borrowed from Shanghai Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $4,537,342 by Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company. (“ZKMMC”) for the period from December 8, 2010 to December 8, 2011. ZKMMC is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZKMMC under the loan contract if ZKMMC fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

On August 24, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from Huaxia Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $2,571,161 by Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd. (“ZMEC”) for the period from August 24, 2010 to August 24, 2011. ZMEC is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZMEC under the loan contract if ZMEC fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

 
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On June 7, 2010 and December 7, 2010, the Company entered into two guarantee contracts to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from  Shenzhen Development Bank and Huaxia Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $3,024,895 and 3,024,895 respectively by Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd.. (“ZHICL”) for the period from June 7, 2010 to June 7, 2011 and December 7, 2010 to December 7, 2011 respectively. ZHICL is not related to the Company. Under these guarantee contracts, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZHICL under the loan contracts if ZHICL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contracts.

On April 7, 2010 and September 29, 2010, the Company entered into two guarantee contracts to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Hangzhou branch Bank of Hangzhou and in the amount of $756,234 and 756,233 respectively by Zhejiang Yiran Auto Sales Company (“ZYASC”) for the period from April 7, 2010 to March 22, 2011 and September 29, 2010 to September 29, 2011 respectively. ZYASC is not related to the Company. Under these guarantee contracts, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZYASC under the loan contracts if ZYASC fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contracts.

On March 11, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from Rural credit cooperatives in the amount of $1,361,203 by Wuyi Qilong Vehicle Co., Ltd. (“WQVCL”) for the period from March 11, 2010 to March 10, 2011. WQVCL is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of WQVCL under the loan contract if WQVCL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

On May 26, 2009, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from ICBC Wuyi branch in the amount of $3,478,629 by Zhejiang Taiping Trade Co., Ltd (“ZTTCL”) for the period from May 26, 2009 to May 26, 2011. ZTTCL is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZTTCL under the loan contract if ZTTCL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

On December 8, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from Shanghai Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $3,024,895 byZhejiang Taiping Shengshi Industrial Co., Ltd. (“ZTSICL”) for the period from December 8, 2010 to December 8, 2011. ZTSICL is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZTSICL under the loan contract if ZTSICL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

On September 13, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $3,024,895 by Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. (“NGCL”) for the period from September 13, 2010 to September 12, 2010. NGCL is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of NGCL under the loan contract if NGCL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

(2)
Guarantees for Bank notes:

Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company. (subsequently released on March 15, 2011)
  $ 1,512,448  
Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd.
    1,209,958  
Total
    2,722,406  

On March 15, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank note borrowed from Industrial Bank Yonkang branch in the amount of $1,512,448 by Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company. (“ZKMMC”) for the period from March 15, 2010 to March 15, 2011. ZKMMC is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZMEC under the loan contract if ZMEC fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

On August 24, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as guarantor for the bank note borrowed from Huaxia Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $1,209,958 by Zhejiang Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd. (“ZMEC”) for the period from August 24, 2010 to August 24, 2011. ZMEC is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZMEC under the loan contract if ZMEC fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

(3)
Pledged collateral for a third party’s  bank loans

As of December 31, 2010, the Company provided the land use rights and plant and equipment pledged as collateral for the following third party:

Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd. ‘s bank loans of $6,745,516 and bank note of $1,209,958:
       
Land use rights net book value
 
$
6,834,897
 
Plant and equipment net book value
 
$
4,634,487
 

It is a common business practice among companies in the region of China where Kandi is located to exchange guarantees for bank debt with no consideration given.  It is considered a “favor for favor” business practice and is commonly required by the lending banks as in these cases. These companies provided guarantees for the Company’s bank loans as well. The banks involved in these guarantee transactions typically allow a maximum loan amount based on a 30% to 70% discount on the net book value of the pledged collateral. For details of the guarantees, see Note 15 and Note 20 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statement.
 
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Not applicable.
 
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
 
 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
 
AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
 
DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONTENTS
PAGE
F-1-2
REPORTS OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMS
     
PAGES
F-3-4
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
     
PAGES
F-5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
     
PAGE
F-6
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
     
PAGES
F-7-8
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
     
PAGES
F-9-36
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
 
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ALBERT WONG & CO.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
7th Floor, Nan Dao Commercial Building
359-361 Queen’s Road Central
Hong Kong
Tel : +852 2851 7954
Fax: +852 2545 4086

ALBERT WONG
B.Soc., Sc., ACA., LL.B.,
CPA(Practising)
 
 
F-1

 
 
To: The board of directors and stockholders of
Kandi Technologies, Corp. and Subsidiaries

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Kandi Technologies, Corp. and subsidiaries (“the Company”) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flow for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We were not engaged to examine management’s assertion about the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 included in the Company’s Item 9A “Controls and Procedures” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion thereon.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Kandi Technologies, Corp. as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the results of its operations and its cash flow for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Hong Kong, China
Albert Wong & Co.
March 31, 2011
Certified Public Accountants

 
F-2

 
 
KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
ASSETS

   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
7,754,166
   
$
218,207
 
R Restricted cash
   
17,398,087
     
5,704,984
 
Accounts receivable
   
16,999,430
     
14,879,968
 
InInventories
   
5,886,506
     
5,382,760
 
Notes receivable
   
24,865,989
     
2,267,599
 
Other receivables
   
814,327
     
321,336
 
Prepayments and prepaid expenses
   
97,298
     
30,083
 
Due from employees
   
36,385
     
28,228
 
Advances to suppliers
   
188,585
     
1,164,672
 
Marketable securities (trading)
   
300,675
     
-
 
Due from related party
               
-
 
Total Current Assets
 
 
74,341,448
     
29,997,837
 
                         
LONG-TERM ASSETS
               
Plant and equipment, net
   
23,911,626
     
23,146,833
 
Land use rights, net
   
10,833,452
     
10,719,528
 
Construction in progress
   
-
     
-
 
Deferred taxes
   
255,948
     
207,747
 
Investment in associated companies
   
272,241
     
-
 
Total Long-Term Assets
   
35,273,267
     
34,074,108
 
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
109,614,715
   
$
64,071,945
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements
 
 
F-3

 
 
KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
           
Accounts payable
 
$
6,452,652
   
$
4,738,543
 
Other payables and accrued expenses
   
794,625
     
1,871,020
 
Short-term bank loans
   
28,434,012
     
26,326,566
 
Customer deposits
   
82,127
     
39,371
 
Notes payable
   
19,039,898
     
7,931,540
 
Income tax payable
   
127,339
     
201,564
 
Due to employees
   
12,767
     
88,306
 
Due to related party
   
841,251
     
841,251
 
Deferred taxes
   
34,083
     
62,544
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
55,818,754
     
42,100,705
 
                 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
               
Note payable, net of discount of $730 and $0 as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 respectively
   
270
     
-
 
Financial derivate - liability
   
9,321,553
     
-
 
Total Long-Term Liabilities
   
9,321,823
     
-
 
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
   
65,140,577
     
42,100,705
 
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized;27,396,101 and 19,961,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively
   
27,396
     
19,961
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
31,090,100
     
8,967,012
 
Retained earnings (the restricted portion is $1,319,067 and $890,912 at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively)
   
10,095,560
     
11,046,999
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
3,261,082
     
1,937,268
 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   
44,474,138
     
21,971,240
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
$
109,614,715
   
$
64,071,945
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements
 
 
F-4

 
 
KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
REVENUES, NET
 
$
42,880,300
   
$
33,827,762
 
                 
COST OF GOODS SOLD
   
33,257,851
     
25,613,087
 
                 
GROSS PROFIT
   
9,622,449
     
8,214,675
 
Research and development
   
1,908,134
     
2,341,393
 
Selling and marketing
   
1,120,739
     
1,023,210
 
General and administrative
   
3,371,829
     
2,573,509
 
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
   
3,221,747
     
2,276,563
 
Interest income
   
769,942
     
333,654
 
Interest expense
   
(2,922,960)
     
(1,811,930)
 
Government grants
   
351,343
     
127,347
 
Investment income
   
(1,771)
     
-
 
Other, net
   
761,960
     
361,745
 
Change in fair value of financial instruments
   
(2,725,987)
     
-
 
                         
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
   
(545,726)
     
1,287,379
 
                 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
   
(405,713)
     
(287,578)
 
                         
NET INCOME
   
(951,439)
     
999,801
 
                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
               
                 
Foreign currency translation
   
1,323,814
     
712,134
 
                             
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
$
372,375
 
  
$
1,711,935
 
                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING BASIC
   
22,173,550
     
19,961,000
 
                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DILUTED
   
22,173,550
     
21,478,717
 
                 
NET INCOME PER SHARE, BASIC
 
$
(0.04)
   
$
0.05
 
                 
NET INCOME PER SHARE, DILUTED
 
$
(0.04)
   
$
0.05
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements
 
F-5

 
 
 KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
   
Common Stock
   
Additional
Paid-in
   
Retained
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
       
   
Shares
   
Par Value
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Total
 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2008
   
19,961,000
   
$
19,961
   
$
7,138,105
   
$
10,047,198
   
$
1,225,134
   
$
18,430,398
 
                                                 
Stock option issuance
   
-
     
-
     
1,828,907
     
-
     
-
     
1,828,907
 
Foreign currency translation gain
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
712,134
     
712,134
 
Net income
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
999,801
     
-
     
999,801
 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2009
   
19,961,000
   
$
19,961
   
$
8,967,012
   
$
11,046,999
   
$
1,937,268
   
$
21,971,240
 
                                                 
Stock issuance, warrant and stock option exercise
   
7,435,101
     
7,435
     
23,994,514
     
-
     
-
     
24,001,949
 
Warrant issuance
                   
(3,309,999)
                     
(3,309,999)
 
Stock option issuance
   
-
     
-
     
1,438,573
     
-
     
-
     
1,438,573
 
Foreign currency translation gain
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,323,814
     
1,323,814
 
Net income
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(951,439)
     
-
     
(951,439)
 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2010
   
27,396,101
   
$
27,396
   
$
31,090,100
   
$
10,095,560
   
$
3,261,082
   
$
44,474,138
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements
 
 
F-6

 
 
KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
 
$
(951,439)
   
$
999,801
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
4,714,058
     
3,436,004
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
           
-
 
Deferred taxes
   
(62,231)
     
(19,460)
 
Change in value of financial instruments
   
2,725,987
     
-
 
Loss in investment
   
1,771
     
-
 
Notes and warrant issuance payments
   
(1,992,250)
     
-
 
Option issue cost
   
1,438,573
     
1,828,907
 
                 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition:
               
(Increase) Decrease In:
               
Accounts receivable
   
(1,572,489)
     
(7,141,861)
 
Inventories
   
(312,357)
     
(2,166,048)
 
Other receivables
   
(470,573)
     
(31,284)
 
Due from employees
   
(83,633)
     
69,367
 
Prepayments and prepaid expenses
   
923,818
     
(1,133,979)
 
Marketable equity securities (trading)
   
(293,269)
     
-
 
                 
Increase (Decrease) In:
               
Accounts payable
   
1,514,332
     
(4,653,358)
 
Other payables and accrued liabilities
   
(1,101,042)
     
717,365
 
Customer deposits
   
40,394
     
(638,515)
 
Income tax payable
   
(79,099)
     
201,455
 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
   
4,440,551
     
(8,531,606)
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of plant and equipment
   
(3,589,396)
     
(1,856,993)
 
Addition to construction in progress
   
-
     
(2,382,372)
 
Investment in a subsidiary, net of cash acquired
   
(265,536)
     
-
 
Issuance of notes receivable
   
(24,253,579)
     
(10,013,921)
 
Repayments of notes receivable
   
2,287,152
     
21,009,274
 
Purchase of land use right
   
-
     
(891,851)
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
(25,821,359)
     
5,864,137
 
  
See notes to consolidated financial statements
 
 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
           
Restricted cash
   
(11,215,423)
     
6,873,207
 
Proceeds from short-term bank loans
   
43,370,828
     
32,159,605
 
Repayments of short-term bank loans
   
(42,190,669)
     
(32,013,425
)
Proceeds from notes payable
   
38,897,363
     
19,475,495
 
Repayments of notes payable
   
(28,325,317)
     
(24,654,718
)
Repayments of advances to related parties
   
-
     
217,484
 
Option exercise
   
1,774,343
     
-
 
Stock market financing and Note conversion
   
26,648,996
     
-
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
28,960,121
     
2,057,648
 
                 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
7,579,313
     
(609,821
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
   
(43,354)
     
686,648
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
   
218,207
     
141,380
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR
 
$
7,754,166
   
$
218,207
 
                 
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Income taxes paid
 
$
484,812
     
105,474
 
Interest paid
 
$
1,507,261
   
$
1,566,904
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH DISCLOSURES:
 
During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, $0 and $ 4,299,554 were transferred from construction in progress to plant and equipment, respectively.
  
See notes to consolidated financial statements
 
 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

Stone Mountain Resources, Inc. (“Stone Mountain”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on March 31, 2004. On August 13, 2007, Stone Mountain Resources, Inc. changed its name to Kandi Technologies, Corp. (“Kandi” or the “Company”).
 
On June 29, 2007, pursuant to the share exchange agreement between Stone Mountain Resources, Inc., Continental Development Limited, (“Continental”) and Excelvantage (Continental’s sole shareholder), Stone Mountain issued 12,000,000 shares of its common stock to Excelvantage, in exchange for 100% of the common stock of Continental. As a result of the share exchange, Continental became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stone Mountain. Kandi Technologies, Corp. conducts its operations through its wholly owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co. Ltd., a People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) company.
 
On June 24, 2008 the Company closed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of Kandi Special Vehicles Co., Ltd (“KSV”), after which KSV became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in accordance with Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141 “Business Combinations.” The consolidated statements of income include the results of operations of KSV at the date of acquisition. On March 10, 2009, KSV changed its name to Kandi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd, (“KNE”). On June 11, 2009, KNE changed its name back to KSV.

On May 9, 2008, the Company sold Zhejiang Yongkang Top Import & Export Co., Ltd. (“Dingji”), a subsidiary of the Company, to certain individuals.

On December 31, 2010, Jinhua Three Parties New Energy Vehicles Service Co., ltd. (“Jinhua Service”) was formed by joint venture with State Grid Power Corporation, Tianneng Power International, Inc. and Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. to establish the first China electric super-mini automobiles battery replacement services. The Company owns 30% of Jinhua Service.

The primary operations of the Company are the design, development, manufacturing, and commercializing of all-terrain vehicles, go-karts, and specialized automobile related products for the PRC and global export markets. Sales are made to dealers in Asia, North America, Europe and Australia.

NOTE 2 - LIQUIDITY

The Company had a working capital surplus of $18,522,694 at December 31, 2010. The Company raised $10,000,000 by issuance of long-term Convertible Notes with warrants in January 2010 and $16,649,996 by issuance of common stock with warrants in December 2010. The Company used part of these proceeds as working capital.

As of December 31, 2010, the Company has credit lines from commercial banks for $38,113,676, of which $28,434,012 was used at December 31, 2010. The Company believes that its cash flows generated internally may not be sufficient to support growth of future operations and repay short term bank loans for the next twelve months if needed. Therefore, from time to time, the Company may require extra funding through short term borrowing from PRC banks or other financing activities if needed in the near future.

The Company has historically financed itself through short-term commercial bank loans from PRC banks.  The term of these loans are typically for one year, and upon the payment of all outstanding principal and interest in a respective loan, the banks have typically rolled over the loans for additional one-year terms, with adjustments made to the interest rate to reflect prevailing market rates. The Company believes this situation has not changed and the short-term bank loan will be available on normal trade terms if needed.

NOTE 3 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
The Company maintains its general ledger and journals with the accrual method accounting for financial reporting purposes. The financial statements and notes are representations of management. Accounting policies adopted by the Company conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the presentation of financial statements.
 
 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 4 – PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Kandi Technologies, Corp., and the following subsidiaries:

(i)
Continental Development Ltd., (“Continental”) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company)

(ii)
Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co. Ltd., (“Zhejiang Kandi”) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continental)

(iii)
Kandi Special Vehicles Co., Ltd, (“KSV”, formerly known as Kandi New Energy Vehicles Co. Ltd.) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of  Zhejiang Kandi)
   
(iv)
Jinhua Three Parties New Energy Vehicles Service Co., Ltd., (“Jinhua Service”) (a 30% owned associate of Zhejiang Kandi)

consolidation

Inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

NOTE 5 – USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Management makes these estimates using the best information available at the time the estimates are made; however actual results when ultimately realized could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 6 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a)  Economic and Political Risks

The Company’s operations are conducted in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC economy.

The Company’s operations in the PRC are subject to special considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environment and foreign currency exchange. The Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in the political and social conditions in the PRC, and by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion, remittances abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 6 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(b) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures” codified SFAS 157 that establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market.

These tiers include:

·
Level 1—defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
 
·
Level 2—defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
 
·
Level 3—defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.
 
The assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to the disclosure requirements of ASC 820 as of December 31, 2010 are as follows:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in
 
   
Carrying value as
of December 31,
2010
   
Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 7,754,166     $ 7,754,166       -       -  
Restricted cash
    17,398,087       17,398,087       -       -  
Trading security investment
    300,675       300,675                  
Conversion features
  $ 961       -     $ 961       -  
Warrants
  $ 9,320,592       -     $ 9,320,592       -  

Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of high rated money market funds at a variety of well-known institutions with original maturities of three months or less. Restricted cash represents time deposits on account to secure short-term bank loans and notes payable. The original cost of these assets approximates fair value due to their short term maturity.

Trading security investment is traded on the open active market, therefore its fair value is measured at each market trading date, and reflected by the quoting price on the market.

Warrants and conversion features embedded in the Convertible Notes, which are accounted as liabilities, are treated as derivative instruments, which will be measured at each reporting date for their fair value using Level 2 inputs. Also see Note 6 section (s) and (t).

The Company’s non-financial assets are measured on a recurring basis. These non-financial assets are measured for impairment annually on the Company’s measurement date at the reporting unit level using Level 3 inputs. For most assets, ASC 820 requires that the impact of changes resulting from its application be applied prospectively in the year in which the statement is initially applied.
 
The Company’s non-financial assets measured on a non-recurring basis include the Company’s property, plant and equipment and finite-use intangible assets which are measured for recoverability when indicators for impairment are present. ASC 820 requires companies to disclose assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis in the period in which the remeasurement at fair value is performed. The Company has reviewed its long-lived assets as of December 31, 2010 and determined that there are no significant assets to be tested for recoverability under ASC 360 (formerly SFAS 144) and as such, no fair value measurements related to non-financial assets have been made during the twelve months ended December 31, 2010.

(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Restricted cash on December 31, 2010 and 2009 represent time deposits on account to secure short-term bank loans and notes payable. Also see Notes 15 and 16.

(d) Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value (market value). The cost of raw materials is determined on the basis of weighted average. The cost of finished goods is determined on the weighted average basis and comprises direct materials, direct labor and an appropriate proportion of overhead.

Net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices less any further costs expected to be incurred for completion and selling expense.

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 6 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(e) Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at net realizable value.  An allowance for doubtful accounts will be recorded in the period when a loss is probable based on an assessment of specific evidence indicating troubled collection, historical experience, accounts aging, ongoing business relation and other factors.  Accounts are written off after exhaustive efforts at collection.  If accounts receivable are to be provided for, or written off, they would be recognized in the consolidated statement of operations within operating expenses. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company has no allowance for doubtful, as per the management’s judgment based on their best knowledge.
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the longest credit term for certain customers are both 120 days.

(f) Notes Receivable

Notes receivable represents short term loans lending to third parties with the maximum term of one year. Interest income will be recognized according to each agreement between a borrower and the Company on accrual base. If notes receivable are to be paid back, or written off, they will be recognized in the relevant year if the loans default are probable, reasonable assure and the loss are reasonably estimated. The company will recognize income if the written-off loan are recovered in a future date. In case of any foreclosure procedures or legal actions are being taken, the company will provide accrual for the related foreclosure expenses and related litigation expenses.

 (g) Prepayments

Prepayments represent cash paid in advance to suppliers for raw materials purchases.

(h) Plant and Equipment

Plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is provided over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the asset or the term of the lease, whichever is shorter. Estimated useful lives are as follows:

Buildings
30 years
Machinery
10 years
Motor vehicles
  5 years
Office equipment
  5 years
Moulds
  5 years

The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or otherwise retired are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the statement of income. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred, whereas significant renewals and betterments are capitalized.

(i) Construction in Progress

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

(j) Land Use Rights

According to the laws of China, land in the PRC is owned by the government and cannot be sold to an individual or a company.  However, the government grants the user a “land use right” to use the land.   The land use rights granted to the Company are being amortized using the straight-line method over the lease term of fifty years.

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 6 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(k) Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Group periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used, including intangible assets subject to amortization, when events and circumstances warrant such a review, pursuant to the guidelines established in ASC No. 350. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived asset. Fair market value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that fair market values are reduced for the cost to dispose.

During the reporting period, there was no impairment loss.

(l) Revenue Recognition

Revenues represent the invoiced value of goods sold recognized upon the shipment of goods to customers. Revenues are recognized when all of the following criteria are met:

 
·
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;

 
·
Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered;

 
·
The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and

 
·
Collectability is reasonably assured.

The majority of the Company’s revenue results from sales contracts with distributors and revenue are recorded upon the shipment of goods. Management conducts credit background checks for new customers as a means to reduce the subjectivity of assuring collectability.

(m) Research and Development

Expenditures relating to the development of new products and processes, including significant improvement to existing products are expensed as incurred. Research and development expenses were $1,908,134 and $2,341,393 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

(n) Government Grant

Grants received from the PRC Government for assisting in the Company’s technical research and development efforts are netted against the relevant research and development costs incurred when the proceeds are received or collectible.

During 2010 and 2009, $351,343 and $127,347 was received from the PRC Government as a reward for the Company’s contribution to the local economy.

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 6 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(o) Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income tax using an asset and liability approach and allows for recognition of deferred tax benefits in future years. Under the asset and liability approach, deferred taxes are provided for the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The accounting for deferred tax calculation represents the management’s best estimate on the most likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns and related future anticipation. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not these items will either expire before the Company is able to realize their benefits, or that future realization is uncertain.

(p) Foreign Currency Translation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars. The functional currency of the Company is the Renminbi (RMB). Capital accounts of the consolidated financial statements are translated into United States dollars from RMB at their historical exchange rates when the capital transactions occurred.

Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates as of balance sheet date. Income and expenditures are translated at the average exchange rate of the year, which obtained from website: http://www.oanda.com

   
December 31, 
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Year end RMB : USD exchange rate
   
6.6118
     
6.8372
 
Average yearly RMB : USD exchange rate
   
6.7788
     
6.8409
 

(q) Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Among other disclosures, all items that are required to be recognized under current accounting standards as components of comprehensive income are required to be reported in a financial statement that is presented with the same prominence as other financial statements. Comprehensive income includes net income and the foreign currency translation changes.

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 6 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(r) Segments

The Company operates in one business segment, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of electric mini cars, all-terrain vehicles, go-karts, and special automobile related products.

(s) Stock Option Cost

The Company’s stock option cost is recorded in accordance with ASC 718 and ASC 505.

The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the option. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

Stock option expense recognized is based on awards expected to vest, and there were no estimated forfeitures. ASC standards requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods, if necessary, if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

The stock option based expense for the year ended December 31, 2010 is $1,438,573. Also see Note 18.

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

(t) Warrant Cost

The Company’s warrant costs are recorded in liabilities and equities, respectively, in accordance with ASC 480, ASC 505 and ASC 815.

The fair value of warrants, which is classified as liability, is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the warrant. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the warrant is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect as of December 31, 2010. The warrants, which are freestanding derivatives and are classified as liabilities on the balance sheet, will be measured at fair value on each reporting date, with decreases in fair value recognized in earnings and increases in fair values recognized in expenses as interest expense. .

Company determined that the fair value of equity based warrants, which are not considered derivatives under ASC 815, is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the warrant. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

(u) Fair Value of Conversion features

In accordance with ASC 815, the conversion feature of the Convertible Notes is separated from the debt instrument and accounted for separately as a derivative instrument. On the date the Convertible Notes are issued, the conversion feature was recorded as a liability at its fair value, and future decreases in fair value recognized in earnings while increases in fair values recognized in expenses as interest expense.

The Company used the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to obtain the fair value of the conversion feature. The Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the conversion features. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the conversion features is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of measurement.

NOTE 7 – NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently Implemented Standards

ASC 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“ASC 105”) (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162) reorganized by topic existing accounting and reporting guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) into a single source of authoritative generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) to be applied by nongovernmental entities. All guidance contained in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) carries an equal level of authority. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Accordingly, all other accounting literature will be deemed “non-authoritative.” ASC 105 is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company has implemented the guidance included in ASC 105 as of July 1, 2009. The implementation of this guidance changed the Company’s references to GAAP authoritative guidance but did not impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

ASC 855, Subsequent Events (“ASC 855”) (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 165, Subsequent Events) includes guidance that was issued by the FASB in May 2009, and is consistent with current auditing standards in defining a subsequent event. Additionally, the guidance provides for disclosure regarding the existence and timing of a company’s evaluation of its subsequent events. ASC 855 defines two types of subsequent events, “recognized” and “non-recognized.” Recognized subsequent events provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet and are required to be reflected in the financial statements. Non-recognized subsequent events provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date and, therefore; are not required to be reflected in the financial statements. However, certain non-recognized subsequent events may require disclosure to prevent the financial statements from being misleading. This guidance was effective prospectively for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company implemented the guidance included in ASC 855 as of July 1, 2009. The effect of implementing this guidance was not material to the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 7 – NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-01, Equity (Topic 505): Accounting for Distributions to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash. This update clarifies that the stock portion of a distribution to shareholders that allows them to elect to receive cash or stock with a potential limitation on the total amount of cash that all shareholders can elect to receive in the aggregate is considered a share issuance that is reflected in earnings per share prospectively and is not a stock dividend. This ASU codified the consensus reached in EITF Issue No. 09-E “Accounting for Stock Dividends, Including Distributions to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash”. ASU 2010-01 is effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2009, and should be applied on a retrospective basis. The adoption of this update did not have any material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASC Updated (“ASU”) No. 2010-02, Consolidation (Topics 810) – Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary - A Scope Clarification.  This update provides guidance for non-controlling interests and changes in ownership interests of a subsidiary. An entity is required to deconsolidate a subsidiary when the entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in the subsidiary. Upon deconsolidation of a subsidiary, an entity recognizes a gain or loss on the transaction and measures any retained investment in the subsidiary at fair value. The gain or loss includes any gain or loss associated with the difference between the fair value of the retained investment in the subsidiary and its carrying amount at the date the subsidiary is deconsolidated. In contrast, an entity is required to account for a decrease in its ownership interest of a subsidiary that does not result in a change of control of the subsidiary as an equity transaction.  The adoption of this update did not have any material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. This update requires some new disclosures and clarifies some existing disclosure requirements about fair value measurement as set forth in Codification Subtopic 820-10. The FASB’s objective is to improve these disclosures and, thus, increase the transparency in financial reporting. Specifically, ASU 2010-06 amends Codification Subtopic 820-10 to now require:
 
 
·
A reporting entity should disclose separately the amounts of significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and describe the reasons for the transfers; and
 
 
·
In the reconciliation for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs, a reporting entity should present separately information about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements.
 
In addition, ASU 2010-06 clarifies the requirements of the following existing disclosures:
 
 
·
For purposes of reporting fair value measurement for each class of assets and liabilities, a reporting entity needs to use judgment in determining the appropriate classes of assets and liabilities; and
 
 
·
A reporting entity should provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements.
 
ASU 2010-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-09, Subsequent Events (Topic 855): Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements. This update is to remove the requirement for an SEC filer to disclose a date through which subsequent events have been evaluated in both issued and revised financial statements. Revised financial statements include financial statements revised as a result of either correction of an error or retrospective application of U.S. GAAP. The FASB also clarified that if the financial statements have been revised, then an entity that is not an SEC filer should disclose both the date that the financial statements were issued or available to be issued and the date the revised financial statements were issued or available to be issued. The FASB believes these amendments remove potential conflicts with the SEC’s literature.
In addition, the amendments in the ASU requires an entity that is a conduit bond obligor for conduit debt securities that are traded in a public market to evaluate subsequent events through the date of issuance of its financial statements and must disclose such date. All of the amendments in the ASU were effective upon issuance (February 24, 2010) except for the use of the issued date for conduit debt obligors. That amendment is effective for interim or annual periods ending after June 15, 2010.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-10, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments for Certain Investment Funds. This update is to defer the effective date of certain amendments to the consolidation requirements of FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM (Codification) Topic 810, Consolidation, resulting from the issuance of FASB Accounting Standard No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation 46(R). Specifically, the amendments to the consolidation requirements of Topic 810 resulting from the issuance of Statement 167 are deferred for a reporting entity’s interest in an entity:
 
 
·
That has all the attributes of an investment company; or
 
 
·
For which it is industry practice to apply measurement principles for financial reporting purposes that are consistent with those followed by investment companies.
 
The ASU does not defer the disclosure requirements in the Statement 167 amendments to Topic 810. The amendments in this ASU are effective as of the beginning of a reporting entity’s first annual period that begins after November 15, 2009, and for interim for interim periods within that first annual reporting period. Early application is not permitted.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-13, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Effect of Denominating the Exercise Price of a Share-Based Payment Award in the Currency of the Market in Which the Underlying Equity Security Trades. This update is to codify the consensus reached in EITF Issue No. 09-J, “Effect of Denominating the Exercise Price of a Share-Based Payment Award in the Currency of the Market in Which the Underlying Equity Security Trades.” The amendments to the Codification clarify that an employee share-based payment award with an exercise price denominated in the currency of a market in which a substantial portion of the entity’s equity shares trades should not be considered to contain a condition that is not a market, performance, or services condition. Therefore, an entity would not classify such an award as a liability if it otherwise qualifies as equity. The adoption of this update did not have any material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-21, Accounting for Technical Amendments to Various SEC Rules and Schedules. This update amends various SEC paragraphs in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification pursuant to SEC Final Rule, “Technical Amendments to Rules Forms, Schedules and Codification of Financial Reporting Policies”. The adoption of this update did not have any material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-22, Accounting for Various Topics. This update amends various SEC paragraphs in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification based on external comments received and the issuance of Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 112 which amends or rescinds portion of certain SAB topics. SAB 112 was issued to bring existing SEC guidance into conformity with ASC 805 “Business Combination” and ASC 810 “Consolidation”. The adoption of this update did not have any material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASC Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-29, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. This update reflects the decision reached in EITF Issue No. 10-G. The amendments in this ASU affect any public entity as defined by Topic 805, Business Combinations, that enters into business combinations that are material on an individual or aggregate basis. The amendments in this ASU specify that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination(s) that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. The amendments also expand the supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. The amendments are effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements upon adoption.
 
 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 8 – CONCENTRATIONS

(a) Customers

The Company’s major customers for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 accounted for the following percentages of total sales and accounts receivable as follows:

   
Sales
   
Accounts Receivable
 
Major Customers
 
Twelve Months Ended December, 31,
 2010
   
Twelve Months Ended December, 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Company A
    46 %     -       61 %     -  
Company B
    35 %     56 %     20 %     92 %
Company C
    15 %     9 %     14 %     7 %
Company D
    1 %     -       4 %     -  
 
(b) Suppliers

The Company’s major suppliers for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 accounted for the following percentage of total purchases and accounts payable as follows:

   
Purchases
   
Accounts Payable
 
Major Suppliers
 
Twelve Months Ended December, 31,
2010
   
Twelve Months Ended December, 31,
 2009
   
December 31,
 2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Company E
    84 %     80 %     26 %     -  
Company F
    2 %     1 %     4 %     5 %
Company G
    1 %     1 %     3 %     -  
Company H
    1 %     1 %     1 %     4 %
Company I
    1 %     1 %     4 %     3 %

 
F-18

 
 
KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 9 – INCOME PER SHARE

The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, which requires a dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share are computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the fiscal year. Diluted earnings per share represents basic earnings per share adjusted to include the potentially dilutive effect of outstanding stock options, warrants and convertible note (using the if-converted method). Because for this reporting period, the Company recorded a net loss, outstanding stock options, warrants and convertible note are anti-dilutive.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share:

Twelve months Ended December 31,
 
2010
   
2009
 
Net (loss) income
  $ (951,439 )   $ 999,801  
Weighted – average shares of common stock outstanding
               
Basic
    22,173,550       19,961,000  
Dilutive shares
    -       1,517,717  
Diluted
    22,173,550       21,478,717  
Basic (loss) earnings per share
  $ (0.04 )   $ 0.05  
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
  $ (0.04 )   $ 0.05  

Also see Note 18.

NOTE 10 - INVENTORIES

Inventories are summarized as follows:

   
December 31,
 2010
   
December 31,
 2009
 
Raw material
 
$
1,754,216
   
$
956,378
 
Work-in-progress
   
3,668,104
     
3,785,506
 
Finished goods
   
464,186
     
793,154
 
Total inventories
   
5,886,506
     
5,535,038
 
Less: reserve for slowing moving inventories
   
-
     
(152,278)
 
Inventories, net
 
$
5,886,506
   
$
5,382,760
 

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 11 - NOTES RECEIVABLE

Notes receivable are summarized as follows:

   
December 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Notes receivable from unrelated companies:
           
Due February 24, 2010, interest at 5.0% per annum6
 
$
     
$
1,146,574
 
Due February 24, 2010, interest at 5.0% per annum 7
           
389,731
 
Due April 29, 2010, interest at 5.31% per annum 8
               
731,294
 
Due March 3, 2011, interest at 6.0% per annum (subsequently settled on its due date) 1
   
1,205,026
         
Due March 5, 2011, interest at 6.0% per annum (subsequently settled on its due date) 2
   
423,168
         
Due April 13, 2011, interest at 9.6% per annum (subsequently settled before its due date on March 18, 2011) 3
   
1,512,448
         
Due April 29, 2011, interest at 5.31% per annum 4
   
756,224
         
Due September 30, 2011, interest at 9.6% per annum 5
   
20,969,123
         
Notes receivable from unrelated companies
   
24,865,989
     
2,267,599
 
                 
Bank acceptance notes:
               
Bank acceptance notes
   
-
     
-
 
Notes receivable
 
$
24,865,989
   
$
2,267,599
 

Notes receivable are unsecured.

Details of Notes receivable from unrelated parties as of December 31, 2010
 
Amount ($)  
Counter party
 
Relationship
 
Purpose of Loan
 
Manner of settlement
1
1,205,026
 
Hangzhou YuanHai Property Co., Ltd
 
No relationship beyond loan
 
Receive interest income
 
Repaid in cash
2
423,168
 
Hangzhou YuanHai Property Co., Ltd
 
No relationship beyond loan
 
Receive interest income
 
Repaid in cash
3
1,512,448
 
Yongkang BoTao Trading Co., Ltd
 
No relationship beyond loan
 
Receive interest income
 
Repaid in cash
4
756,224
 
JiangXi De’er Chemical Co., Ltd
 
Relationship details(*)
 
Receive interest income
 
Not due
5
20,969,123
 
Yongkang HuiFeng Guarantee Co., Ltd
 
No relationship beyond loan
 
Receive interest income
 
Not due
 

(*) JiangXi De’er Chemical Co., Ltd. is 85% owned by Kandi Investment Group Co. (“KIGC”). KIGC is the guarantor of the Company’s bank loan of $4,234,853 and was also a lender of the note payable of $134,305. Also see note 15 and note 16.
 
Details of Notes receivable from unrelated parties as of December 31, 2009
 
Amount($)  
Counter party
 
Relationship
 
Purpose of Loan
 
Manner of settlement
6
1,146,574
 
Hangzhou YuanHai Property Co., Ltd
 
No relationship beyond loan
 
Receive interest income
 
Repaid in cash
7
389,731
 
Yongkang HuiFeng Guarantee Co., Ltd
 
No relationship beyond loan
 
Receive interest income
 
Repaid in cash
8
731,294
 
JiangXi De’er Chemical Co., Ltd
 
No relationship beyond loan
 
Receive interest income
 
Renewed with same terms

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 12 – LAND USE RIGHTS

Land use rights consist of the following:

   
December 31, 
2010
   
December 31, 
2009
 
Cost of land use rights
 
$
11,549,134
   
$
11,168,397
 
Less: Accumulated amortization
   
(715,682
)
   
(448,869
)
Land use rights, net
 
$
10,833,452
   
$
10,719,528
 

On December 8, 2009, the Company acquired a land use right, which expires on December 7, 2059, with a net book value of $891,851.

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the net book value of land use rights pledged as collateral for the Company’s bank loans was $3,998,555 and $2,456,811 respectively. Also see Note 15.

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the net book value of land use rights pledged as collateral for bank loans borrowed by Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd (“ZMEC”), an unrelated party of the Company was $6,834,897 and $6,274,601. Also see Notes 20.

It is a common business practice among companies in the region of China where Kandi is located to exchange guarantees for bank debt with no consideration given. It is considered a “favor for favor” business practice and is commonly required by the lending banks as in these cases. ZMEC has provided a guarantee for certain of the Company’s bank loans. As of December 31, 2010, ZMEC had guaranteed bank loan of the Company for a total of $15,124,474. In exchange, the Company provided guarantee for bank loans being borrowed by ZMEC and allowing ZMEC to pledge the Company’s assets. The banks involved in these guarantee transactions typically allow a maximum loan amount based on a 30% to 70% discount on the net book value of the pledged collateral.  Also see Note 15.

The amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $245,316 and $241,956, respectively.

Amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:
 
2011
 
$
251,511
 
2012
   
251,511
 
2013
   
251,511
 
2014
   
251,511
 
2015
   
251,511
 
Thereafter
   
9,575,897
 
Total
 
$
10,833,452
 
 
 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 13 – PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Plant and equipment consist of the following:

   
December 31, 
2010
   
December 31, 
2009
 
At cost:
           
Buildings
 
$
13,073,777
   
$
12,413,935
 
Machinery and equipment
   
9,733,241
     
9,252,390
 
Office equipment
   
153,441
     
114,380
 
Motor vehicles
   
188,277
     
166,616
 
Moulds
   
14,307,730
     
10,715,666
 
     
37,456,466
     
32,662,987
 
Less : Accumulated depreciation
               
Buildings
 
$
(1,437,172
)
 
$
(970,725
)
Machinery and equipment
   
(6,755,599
)
   
(5,601,424
)
Office equipment
   
(108,034
)
   
(95,295
)
Motor vehicles
   
(129,113
)
   
(95,697
)
Moulds
   
(5,114,921
)
   
(2,753,013
)
     
(13,544,840
)
   
(9,516,154
)
Plant and equipment, net
 
$
23,911,626
   
$
23,146,833
 

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the net book value of plant and equipment pledged as collateral for the Company’s bank loans was $7,002,375 and $4,308,435, respectively.

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the net book value of plant and equipment pledged as collateral for bank loans borrowed by Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd. (“ZMEC”), an unrelated party of the Company was $4,634,487 and $nil. Also see Note 20.

Also see Note 15. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $3,613,046 and $3,194,048, respectively.

 
F-22

 
 
KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 14 - DUE TO/FROM RELATED PARTIES

Due to Related Party

   
2010
   
2009
 
ELIL(a)
 
$
841,251
   
$
841,251
 
Total due to a  related party
 
$
841,251
   
$
841,251
 


(a)
In connection with the share exchange transaction, which took place on June 29, 2007, between Stone Mountain Resources, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Stone Mountain”), Continental Development Ltd, a Hong Kong corporation, and ExcelVantage Group Limited, a British Virgin Islands company, certain of the expenses incurred in the United States in connection with the transaction were paid on behalf of Stone Mountain by Ever Lotts Investment Limited (“ELIL”), an entity set up for this purpose by certain shareholders of Stone Mountain. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, ELIL had paid $841,251 and $841,251, respectively, for expenses in connection with the share exchange transaction.

 
F-23

 

KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
NOTE 15 – SHORT-TERM BANK LOANS
 
Short-term loans are summarized as follows:
 
   
December 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
             
Loans from ICBC-Exploration Zone Branch
           
             
Monthly interest only payments at 5.84% per annum, due April 6, 2010, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Notes 12 and 13.
 
 $
     
 $
731,294
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.31% per annum, due April 15, 2010.  Collateralized by a time deposit. Also see Notes 12 and 13.
           
1,316,328
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.31% per annum, due June 3, 2010, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Notes 12 and 13.
           
731,294
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.31% per annum, due August 10, 2010, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Notes 12 and 13.
           
394,899
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.31% per annum, due August 11, 2010, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Notes 12 and 13.
           
438,776
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.31% per annum, due October 11, 2010, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Notes 12 and 13.
           
658,164
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.31% per annum, due October 13, 2010, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Notes 12 and 13.
           
702,042
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.31% per annum, due November 12, 2010, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Notes 12 and 13.
           
146,259
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.31% per annum, due December 3, 2010, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Notes 12 and 13.
           
585,035
 
                 
Loans from China Communication Bank-Jinhua Branch
               
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.58% per annum, due February 15, 2010, guaranteed by Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd. and Mr. Hu Xiaoming.
           
731,293
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.84% per annum, due February 4, 2011, guaranteed by Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd. Mr. Hu Xiaoming, and Mr. Yan Guanwei. (repaid on its due date)
   
756,224
         

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 15 – SHORT-TERM BANK LOANS (CONTINUED)

   
December 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
                 
Loans from Commercial Bank-Jiangnan Branch
               
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.84% per annum, due January 5, 2010, guaranteed by Yongkang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Co. and pledged by Jingdezhen De’er industrial investment Co., Ltd..
 
 $
     
2,925,174
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.84% per annum, due May 5, 2010, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Notes 12 and 13.
           
1,462,587
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.84% per annum, due January 5, 2011, guaranteed by Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company, Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Lv Qingjiang, Lv Qingbo, and Ms. Ling Yueping. and pledged by the assets of Jingdezheng Changzhou Export & Import Company (repaid on its due date)
   
3,024,895
         
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.84% per annum, due October 15, 2011, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, and Ms. Ling Yueping. and pledged by Company’s assets. Also see Notes 12 and 13.
   
1,512,447
         
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.84% per annum, due December 5, 2011, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, and Ms. Ling Yueping. and pledged by Company’s asset. Also see Notes 12 and 13.
   
756,224
         
             
Loans from Huaxia Bank
           
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.58% per annum, due September 21, 2010, pledged by the assets of the Company, guaranteed by Mr.Hu, Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company and Kandi Investment Group Co.
           
3,948,985
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.73% per annum, due September 20, 2011, pledged by the assets of the Company, guaranteed by Mr.Hu Xiaoming, Ms.Ling Yueping, Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company and Kandi Investment Group Co.
   
4,234,853
         
                 
Loans from Evergrowing Bank
           
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.84% per annum, due October 27, 2010, guaranteed by Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd.
           
2,925,173
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.61% per annum, due April 27, 2011, guaranteed by Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd.
   
3,024,895
         
 
 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 15 – SHORT-TERM BANK LOANS (CONTINUED)
 
   
December 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Loans from China Everbright Bank
               
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.58% per annum, due February 22, 2010, pledged office building of Mr. Hu Xiaoming and Ms. Ling Yueping, guaranteed by Nanlong Group Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd.
 
 $
     
4,387,761
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.84% per annum, due April 7, 2011, pledged by the assets of the Company, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Ms. Ling Yueping, Nanlong Group Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd.
   
4,537,342
         
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.84% per annum, due October 11, 2011, pledged by the assets of the Company,  guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Ms. Ling Yueping, Nanlong Group Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd.
   
4,537,342
         
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.10% per annum, due November 1, 2011, pledged by the assets of the Company,  guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Ms. Ling Yueping, Nanlong Group Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd.
   
3,024,895
         
                 
Loans from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
               
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 4.78% per annum, due April 28, 2010. Collateralized by a time deposit.
           
1,316,328
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 5.10% per annum, due November 27, 2010, guaranteed by Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. and Mr. Hu Xiaoming.
           
2,925,174
 
                 
Monthly interest only payments at 6.10% per annum, due December 28, 2011, pledged by the property of Mr. Hu Xiaoming and Ms. Ling Yueping, guaranteed by Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. and Mr. Hu Xiaoming
   
3,024,895
         
                 
Total
 
$
28,434,012
   
$
26,326,566
 
 
Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $1,510,957, and $1,571,617, respectively.

As of December 31, 2010, the aggregated amount of short-term loans that are guaranteed by various unrelated third parties is $26,165,341,

Among which $15,124,474 is guaranteed by Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co Ltd (“ZMEC”), whose bank loans of  $2,571,161 and bank note of $1,209,958 are guaranteed by the Company, and ZMEC’s bank loans of $4,174,355 are pledged by the Company’s plant and equipment and the land use right which net book values are $4,634,487, and $6,834,897 respectively.  Also see Note 20.

Among which $7,259,748 is guaranteed by Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company, whose bank loans and bank note of $4,537,342  and $1,512,448 respectively are  guaranteed by the Company. Also see Note 20. Among which $6,049,790 is guaranteed by Lv Qingjiang and Lv Qingbo, who are also the major shareholders of Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company.

Among which $3,781,119 is guaranteed by Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd., whose bank loans of $6,049,790 is also guaranteed by the Company. Also see Note 20. Among which $756,224 is guaranteed by Mr. Yan Guanwei, who is also the major shareholders of Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd.

Among which $3,024,895 is guaranteed by Jingdezheng Changzhou Export & Import Company.

Among which $15,124,474 is guaranteed by Nanlong Group Co., Ltd.., whose bank loans of $3,024,895 is guaranteed by the Company. Also see Note 20.

This is a common business practice among companies in the region of China where Kandi is located to exchange guarantees for bank debt with no consideration given. It is considered a “favor for favor” business practice and is commonly required by the lending banks as in these cases.
 
 
F-26

 

KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 16 – NOTES PAYABLE

Notes payable are summarized as follows: 
 
   
December 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Bank acceptance notes:
           
Due March 8, 2010
           
1,462,587
 
Due March 24, 2010
           
1,462,587
 
Due April 14, 2010
           
1,316,328
 
Due January 13, 2011 (subsequently repaid on its due date)
   
1,512,447
             
Due March 2, 2011 (subsequently repaid on its due date)
   
1,209,958
             
Due March 13, 2011 (subsequently repaid on its due date)
   
1,512,447
             
Due March 16, 2011 (subsequently repaid on its due date)
   
1,209,958
            
Due April 18, 2011
   
1,134,336
             
Due April 18, 2011
   
930,155
            
Due April 18, 2011
   
960,404
             
Due April 20, 2011
   
1,361,203
           
Due April 26, 2011
   
2,268,671
            
Due May 5, 2011
   
756,224
            
Due May 10, 2011
   
3,024,895
            
Due May 16, 2011
   
3,024,895
            
Subtotal
 
$
18,905,593
   
$
4,241,502
 
                 
Notes payable to unrelated companies:
               
Due December 1, 2010 (Interest rate 6.0% per annum, settled by cash payment)
 
     
3,690,038
 
Due April 24, 2011 (Interest rate 6.0% per annum)
   
134,305
         
Due January 20, 2012 (Interest rate 6.0% per annum)
   
1,000
         
Subtotal
   
135,305
     
3,690,038
 
                 
Total
 
$
19,040,898
   
$
7,931,540
 

Kandi Investment Group Co. was a lender of the Company for a note payable of $134,305, also a guarantor of the Company’s bank loan of $4,234,853.

JiangXi De’er Chemical Co., a subsidiary of  Kandi Investment Group Co., was a borrower of the Company for the note receivable of $756,224.  Also see note 11.

All the bank acceptance notes do not bear interest, but are subject to bank charges of 0.05% of the principal as commission on each loan transaction. Bank charges for notes payable were $14,383 and $7,894 in 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Restricted cash of $17,393,146 is held as collateral for the following notes payable at December 31, 2010:

Due January 13, 2011  (subsequently repaid on its due date)
   
1,512,447
 
Due March 2, 2011  (subsequently repaid on its due date)
   
1,209,958
 
Due March 13, 2011  (subsequently repaid on its due date)
   
1,512,447
 
Due March 16, 2011  (subsequently repaid on its due date)
   
1,209,958
 
Due April 18, 2011
   
1,134,336
 
Due April 18, 2011
   
930,155
 
Due April 18, 2011
   
960,404
 
Due April 20, 2011
   
1,361,203
 
Due April 26, 2011
   
2,268,671
 
Due May 5, 2011
   
756,224
 
Due May 10, 2011
   
3,024,895
 
Due May 16, 2011
   
3,024,895
 
Total
 
$
18,905,593
 

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 17 – TAXES

(a) Corporation Income Tax

On March 16, 2007, the National People’s Congress of China approved the Corporate Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “new CIT law”), which went into effect on January 1, 2008. In accordance with the relevant tax laws and regulations of the PRC, the applicable corporate income tax rate is 25%.

Prior to January 1, 2008, the CIT rate applicable to the Company is 33%. Kandi’s first profitable tax year for income tax purposes as a foreign-invested company was 2007. As a foreign-invested company, the income tax rate of Kandi is entitled to a 50% tax holiday based on 25% for the years from 2009 through 2011. During the transition period, the above tax concession granted to the Company prior to the new CIT law will be grandfathered according to the interpretations of the new CIT law.

KSV is a subsidiary of the Company and its applicable corporate income tax rate is 25%.

According to the PRC corporation income tax (“CIT”) reporting system, the CIT sales cut-off base is concurrent with the value added tax (“VAT”) which will be reported to the State Administration of Taxation (“SAT”) on a quarterly basis. Since the VAT and CIT are accounted for on a VAT tax basis that recorded all sales on a “State provided official invoices” reporting system, the Company is reporting the CIT according to the SAT prescribed tax reporting rules. Under the VAT tax reporting system, sales cut-off did not take the accrual base but rather on a VAT taxable reporting basis. Therefore, when the company adopted US GAAP on accrual basis, the sales cut-off CIT timing difference which derived from the VAT reporting system will create a temporary sales cut-off timing difference and this difference is reflected in the deferred tax assets or liabilities calculations on the income tax estimation reported in the Form 10-K.

Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted ASC 740, Income Taxes. The interpretation addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements.

Under ASC 740, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. ASC 740 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. As of December 31, 2010, the Company does not have a liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The Company files income tax returns to the U.S. Internal Revenue Services (“IRS”) and states where the Company has operation. The Company is subject to U.S. federal or state income tax examinations by IRS and relevant state tax authorities for years after 2007. During the periods open to examination, the Company has net operating loss carry forwards (“NOLs”) for U.S. federal and state tax purposes that have attributes from closed periods. Since these NOLs may be utilized in future periods, they remain subject to examination. The Company also files certain tax returns in China. As of December 31, 2010 the Company was not aware of any pending income tax examinations by U.S. and China tax authorities. The Company’s policy is to record interest and penalties on uncertain tax provisions as income tax expense. As of December 31, 2010, the Company has no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Company has not recorded a provision for U.S federal income tax for the year ended December 31, 2010 due to the net operating loss carry forward in the United States.

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 17 – TAXES (CONTINUED)

Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 is summarized as follows:

   
For the Year Ended
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Current:
           
Provision for CIT
 
$
405,713
   
$
307,078
 
Provision for Federal Income Tax 
   
-
     
 
Deferred:
               
Provision for CIT
   
-
     
(19,500
Income tax expense
 
$
405,713
   
$
287,578
 
 
The Company’s income tax expense differs from the “expected” tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 (computed by applying the U.S. Federal Income Tax rate of 34% and PRC Corporation Inocme Tax rate of 25%, respectively to income before income taxes) as follows:

   
For the Year Ended
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Computed “expected” expense
 
$
(2,753,334
 
$
321,845
 
Favorable tax rate
   
(405,713
)
   
(307,078
)
Permanent differences
   
40,615
     
197,414
 
Valuation Allowance
   
3,524,145
     
75,397
 
Income tax expense
 
$
405,713
   
$
287,578
 
 
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the Company’s net deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 are summarized as follows:

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 17 – TAXES (CONTINUED)
 
   
December 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Current portion:
           
Deferred tax assets:
           
Expense
 
$
(10,042
 
$
23,028
 
Subtotal
   
(10,042
   
23,028
 
                 
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
Sales cut-off difference derived from Value Added Tax reporting system to calculate PRC Corporation Income Tax in accordance with the  PRC State Administration of Taxation
   
(24,041
)
   
(85,572
)
Other
   
-
     
-
 
Subtotal
   
(24,041
)
   
(85,572
)
                 
Total deferred tax liabilities – current portion
   
(34,083
)
   
(62,544
)
                 
Non-current portion:
               
Deferred tax assets:
               
Depreciation
   
476,847
     
504,258
 
Loss carried forward
   
3,524,145
     
75,397
 
Valuation allowance
   
(3,524,145
)
   
(75,397
)
Subtotal
   
476,847
     
504,258
 
                 
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
Accumulated other comprehensive gain
   
(220,899
)
   
(296,511
)
Subtotal
   
(220,899
)
   
(296,511
)
                 
Total deferred tax assets – non-current portion
   
255,948
     
207,747
 
                 
Net deferred tax assets
 
$
221,865
   
$
145,203
 
 
(b) Tax Holiday Effect

For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 the PRC corporate income tax rate was 25%. Certain subsidiaries of the Company are entitled to tax exemptions (tax holidays) for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.

The combined effects of the income tax expense exemptions and reductions available to the Company for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
 
   
For the Year Ended
December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Tax holiday effect
 
$
405,713
   
$
307,078
 
Basic net income per share effect
 
$
0.02
   
$
0.02
 
 
 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
NOTE 18 - STOCK OPTIONS, WARRANTS AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES

(a) Stock Options

On February 11, 2009, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the grant of stock options for 2,600,000 shares of common stock to ten of the Company’s employees and directors. The stock options vest ratably over three years and expire in ten years from the grant date. The Company valued the stock options at $2,062,964 and amortizes the stock compensation expense using the straight-line method over the service period from February 11, 2009 through February 11, 2012. The value of the options was estimated using the Black Scholes Model with an expected volatility of 164%, expected life of 10 years, risk-free interest rate of 2.76% and expected dividend yield of 0.00%.

On October 6, 2009, the Company executed an agreement (“Cooperation Agreement”) with Wang Rui and Li Qiwen, third-party consultants, whereby Mr. Wang and Mr. Li are to provide business development services in China to the Company in exchange for options to purchase 350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share.   Per the agreement, 250,000 of these options will vest and become exercisable on March 6, 2010, and 100,000 will vest and become exercisable on June 6, 2010.  The options will expire after ten years.  The options are issued under and subject to the terms of the Company’s 2008 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan.  No required dates of service are specified on the consulting agreement.  No repurchase features or cash settlement provisions are specified in the terms and conditions of the Notice of Grant of Stock Option.

The following is a summary of the stock option activities of the Company:

   
Activity
   
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding as of January 1, 2010
       
$
   
Granted
   
2,950,000
     
0.88
 
Exercised
   
1,116,696
     
0.96
 
Cancelled
   
-
     
-
 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2010
   
1,833,304
     
0.84
 

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2010:

Options Outstanding
   
Options Exercisable
 
Number of
shares
 
Exercise
Price
   
Remaining
Contractual life
(in years)
   
Number of
shares
   
Exercise
Price
 
1,733,304
 
$
0.80
     
8
     
1,733,304
   
$
0.80
 
100,000
   
1.50
     
8.5
     
100,000
     
1.50
 

The fair value per share of the 2,600,000 options issued to the employees and directors is $0.7934 per share. The fair value per share of the unexercised 100,000 options issued to Wang Rui and Li Qiwen, which became exercisable on June 6, 2010, is $3.44.

These share-based compensation costs were allocated to selling and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses for $808,223 and $630,350 respectively.

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
NOTE 18 - STOCK OPTIONS, WARRANTS AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES (CONTINUED)

(b) Warrants and Convertible Notes

On September 21, 2009, the Company executed an agreement (“Consulting Agreement”) with a third-party consultant, whereby the consultant is to provide management consulting and advisory services for a period of 12 months, beginning on September 22, 2009, and ending on September 22, 2010.  As compensation for the services provided, the Company agreed to issue 200,000 warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock, with 100,000 of these warrants issued at an exercise price of $2.00 per share and 100,000 of these warrants issued at an exercise price of $2.50 per share.  All of the warrants have a five year contractual term and were granted on October 22, 2009.  The warrants vested in full and became exercisable on January 21, 2010, upon the closing of an initial round of financing. The fair value per share of the 100,000 warrants issued under the Consulting Agreement with an exercise price of $2.00 is $4.56, and the fair value per share of the 100,000 warrants issued under the Consulting Agreement with an exercise price of $2.50 is $4.48. As of December 31, 2010, the consultant had cashless exercised the 100,000 warrants with the exercise price of $2.5 per share.

Under a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 21, 2010, by and among the Company and certain investors thereto, the Company issued a total of $10 million of senior secured convertible notes (the “Convertible Notes”) and warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 800,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Investor Warrants”), for gross proceeds of $10 million.  The Convertible Notes, which accrue interest at a rate of 6% per annum, will mature in two years following the closing date of the offering and are initially convertible, at the option of the holders, into shares of Common Stock at $6.25 per share.  As of January 21, 2010, at the price of $6.25 per share, the Convertible Notes were convertible into 1,600,000 shares of Common Stock.  The Investor Warrants, which are exercisable for a period of three years following the closing date, are initially exercisable for shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.5625 per share as of January 21, 2010.  Included in the associated issuance costs is the fair value of 80,000 warrants issued to a placement agent.  These warrants have the same terms and conditions as the Investor Warrants issued to the investors.

Pursuant to the terms of the Convertible Notes and the Investor Warrants, on May 18, 2010, the conversion price of the Convertible Notes was adjusted to $3.5924 per share and the exercise price of the Investor Warrants and warrants issued to the placement agent was adjusted to $4.3907 per share. On August 19, 2010, the conversion price of the Convertible Notes was adjusted to $3.1146 per share and the exercise price of the Investor Warrants and warrants issued to the placement agent was adjusted to $3.8067 per share, on consequence, the number of Investor Warrants and warrants issued to the placement agent was adjusted to 1,379,147 and 137,915 respectively. As of December 31, 2010, the investors had converted $9,999,000 of the principal amount and $159,507 accrued interest of the Convertible Notes into an aggregate of 3,120,795 shares of Common Stock.

As of December 31, 2010, the fair value of the Investor Warrants and the warrants issued to the placement agent is $3.37 per share, and the fair value of conversion features is $2.99 per share.

On December 21, 2010, the Company agreed to sell to certain institutional investors up to 3,027,272 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase up to 1,210,912 shares of the Company’s common stock in fixed combination, with each combination consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase 0.40 shares of common stock in a registered direct public offering (“Second round warrants”). The warrants became exercisable immediately following the closing date of the offering and remain exercisable for three years thereafter at an exercise price of $6.30 per share. As of December 31, 2010, the fair value of Second round warrants is $3.48 per share.
 
 
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NOTE 19 – STOCK AWARD

According to that certain Consulting Agreement dated as of September 21, 2009, the Company agreed to issue the consultant 100,000 shares of Company’s Common Stock upon the achievement of certain conditions. Pursuant to the terms of the Consulting Agreement, the Company issued an aggregate of 100,000 restricted shares of Common Stock to the consultant and certain of its employees on April 14, 2010.

According to that certain consulting agreement dated as of March 1, 2010, between the Company and DGI Investor Relations, Inc., the Company agreed to compensate the consultant in payments of 2,000 shares of Company’s Common Stock per quarter for the term of the agreement in exchange for the consultant providing investor relations services. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company issued 3,340 shares of Common Stock on April 27, 2010 for services rendered from January 2010 to May 31, 2,000 shares of Common Stock on June 1, 2010 for services rendered from June 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010, 2,000 shares of Common Stock on October 1, 2010 for service rendered from September 1, 2010 to November 30, 2010, and 2,000 shares of Common Stock for service rendered from December 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011.

According to the employment agreement between the Company and Cathy Cao, Executive VP of Finance, as part of her compensation package, the Company agreed to compensate Cathy Cao’s service in payments of 2,500 shares of Common Stock per quarter. Cathy Cao started to work for the Company from October 15, 2010.

The fair value of stock awarded is determined by the closing price of the common stock on the date of stock awarded.

NOTE 20 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

(a)
Guarantees and Pledged collateral for third party bank loans

As of December 31, 2010, the Company provided guarantee for the following third parties:

(1)
Guarantees for bank loans

Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company.
 
$
4,537,342
 
Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd.
   
2,571,161
 
Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd.
   
6,049,790
 
Zhejiang Yiran Auto Sales Company (Among $756,223 subsequently released on March 22, 2011)
   
1,512,447
 
Wuyi Qilong Vehicle Co., Ltd. (subsequently released on March 10, , 2011)
   
1,361,203
 
Zhejiang Taiping Trade Co., Ltd
   
3,478,629
 
Zhejiang Taiping Shengshi Industrial Co., Ltd.
   
3,024,895
 
Nanlong Group Co., Ltd.
   
3,024,895
 
Total
 
$
25,560,362
 

On December 8, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loan borrowed from Shanghai Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $4,537,342 by Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company. (“ZKMMC”) for the period from December 8, 2010 to December 8, 2011. ZKMMC is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZKMMC under the loan contract if ZKMMC fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

 
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On August 24, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from Huaxia Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $2,571,161 by Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd. (“ZMEC”) for the period from August 24, 2010 to August 24, 2011. ZMEC is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZMEC under the loan contract if ZMEC fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

On June 7, 2010 and December 7, 2010, the Company entered into two guarantee contracts to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from  Shenzhen Development Bank and Huaxia Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $3,024,895 and 3,024,895 respectively by Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd.. (“ZHICL”) for the period from June 7, 2010 to June 7, 2011  and December 7, 2010 to December 7, 2011 respectively. ZHICL is not related to the Company. Under these guarantee contracts, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZHICL under the loan contracts if ZHICL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contracts.

On April 7, 2010 and September 29, 2010, the Company entered into two guarantee contracts to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Hangzhou branch Bank of Hangzhou and in the amount of $756,234 and 756,233 respectively by Zhejiang Yiran Auto Sales Company (“ZYASC”) for the period from April 7, 2010 to March 22, 2011 and September 29, 2010 to September 29, 2011 respectively. ZYASC is not related to the Company. Under these guarantee contracts, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZYASC under the loan contracts if ZYASC fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contracts.

On March 11, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from Rural credit cooperatives in the amount of $1,361,203 by Wuyi Qilong Vehicle Co., Ltd. (“WQVCL”) for the period from March 11, 2010 to March 10, 2011. WQVCL is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of WQVCL under the loan contract if WQVCL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

On May 26, 2009, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from ICBC Wuyi branch in the amount of $3,478,629 by Zhejiang Taiping Trade Co., Ltd (“ZTTCL”) for the period from May 26, 2009 to May 26, 2011. ZTTCL is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZTTCL under the loan contract if ZTTCL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

On December 8, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from Shanghai Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $3,024,895 by Zhejiang Taiping Shengshi Industrial Co., Ltd. (“ZTSICL”) for the period from December 8, 2010 to December 8, 2011. ZTSICL is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZTSICL under the loan contract if ZTSICL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

On September 13, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $3,024,895 by Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. (“NGCL”) for the period from September 13, 2010 to September 12, 2010. NGCL is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of NGCL under the loan contract if NGCL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

(2)
Guarantees for Bank notes:

Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company. (subsequently released on March 15, 2011)
  $ 1,512,448  
Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd.
    1,209,958  
Total
    2,722,406  

 
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On March 15, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank note borrowed from Industrial Bank Yonkang branch in the amount of $1,512,448 by Zhejinag Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company. (“ZKMMC”) for the period from March 15, 2010 to March 15, 2011. ZKMMC is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZMEC under the loan contract if ZMEC fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

On August 24, 2010, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as guarantor for the bank note borrowed from Huaxia Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $1,209,958 by Zhejiang Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd. (“ZMEC”) for the period from August 24, 2010 to August 24, 2011. ZMEC is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZMEC under the loan contract if ZMEC fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.

(3)
Pledged collateral for a third party’s bank loans

As of December 31, 2010, the Company provided the land use rights and plant and equipment pledged as collateral for the following third party:

Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd. ‘s bank loans of $6,745,516 and bank note of $1,209,958:
       
Land use rights net book value
 
$
6,834,897
 
Plant and equipment net book value
 
$
4,634,487
 

It is a common business practice among companies in the region of China where Kandi is located to exchange guarantees for bank debt with no consideration given.  It is considered a “favor for favor” business practice and is commonly required by the lending banks as in these cases. These companies provided guarantees for the Company’s bank loans as well. The banks involved in these guarantee transactions typically allow a maximum loan amount based on a 30% to 70% discount on the net book value of the pledged collateral. Also see Note 15.

(b) Pending litigations

There are two lawsuits currently pending in Ripley County, Missouri against the Company and its subsidiary Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd.(“Kandi Vehicles”), Kandi Investment Group, SunL and other parties, and they are related to two persons died in an accident on March 3, 2006 while operating a go-cart allegedly manufactured by the Kandi Vehicles.  Kandi Investment Group was a major shareholder of Kandi Vehicles but it transferred all its equity in Kandi Vehicles to Continental Development Limited in November 2006. Since then, Kandi Investment Group is unrelated to the Company or its affiliates.

The cases were filed in 2009 and are known as Elder vs. SunL Group and Griffen vs. SunL Group. In March, 2010, the local trial court entered two default judgments in the amount of $20,000,000 each against Kandi Vehicles, Kandi Investment and other parties but not the Company. The lawsuit and default judgments didn’t come to the Company or Kandi Vehicles’ attention until May or June 2010. The Company had not been served or notified of the lawsuits and learned of their existence and of the default judgment in the course of commercial discussions with another of the defendants in the cases. Currently, the Company and Kandi Vehicles have filed answers to the complaint denying any culpability. The Company also moved for the default judgments against Kandi Vehicles to be set aside and on February 28, 2011, the Judge granted that motion and in the docket entry noted that the motion was granted because the court had no jurisdiction due to plaintiff’s failing to obtain service on Kandi Vehicles. On March 3, 2011, the plaintiffs appealed this order vacating the default judgments. The court of appeals has since ordered the plaintiff to show cause why the appeal should not be dismissed.

The Company intends to defend these cases vigorously and has the confidence to prevail in this lawsuit since the Company including its subsidiaries did not manufacture the subject vehicle in the accident.  The Company intends to propound discovery on the plaintiffs and will attempt to have the cases dismissed by summary judgment, if possible.

 
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 21 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

(a) Kandi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd.
Kandi Vehicles, a subsidiary of the Company and Mr. Hu Xiaoming, the major shareholder of the Company entered into the Agreement of Establishment of Kandi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd. (“the Agreement”) on May 18, 2010, which took effect on January 31, 2011. According to the Agreement, Kandi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd. (“Kandi New Energy”) was incorporated and the investment was executed on January 31, 2011 on which the pre-requisite conditions of the Agreement were met and the Agreement became effective.

The establishment of Kandi New Energy is to comply with Chinese regulation that foreign investor can own no more than 50% of an automobile manufacturing company in China with the objective to sell automobile products in China. Because Mr. Hu is a Chinese citizen and Kandi Vehicles is considered as a foreign investment entity, Kandi New Energy’s 50-50 ownership between Mr. Hu and Kandi Vehicles meets the requirement of the Chinese regulation.

Under the Agreement, the Parties jointly invest 36 million RMB, approximately $5,459,923, to establish Kandi New Energy and each party will contribute 50% of such investment. Kandi Vehicles makes its contribution in kind and Mr. Hu makes his contribution in cash. Kandi New Energy shall obtain the government license to produce vehicles. Only upon receiving the government’s license and Kandi New Energy entering into a practical operational stage, could the Agreement become effective.

On January 31, 2011, Kandi New Energy received the Chinese government’s license and the Parties agreed the practical operation stage had been reached and confirmed the Agreement became effective in a supplement agreement between the parties on January 31, 2011.  The contribution in kind in the form of plant and equipment provided by Kandi New Energy was deemed to be effective on the same date.

According to the Contractor Agreement entered between Kandi Vehicles and Mr. Hu effective on January 31, 2011, both the management and operation of Kandi New Energy is contracted out to Kandi Vehicles and Mr. Hu will not participate in the management and decision making as an  shareholder of Kandi New Energy.  Pursuant to the Share Escrow and Trust Agreement, Mr. Hu’s entire equity in Kandi New Energy is put in escrow and trust with Kandi Vehicles effective from January 31, 2011.

All profits of Kandi New Energy will be distributed to Kandi Vehicles.

On January 31, 2011, Kandi Vehicles and Mr. Hu also entered into a loan agreement (“the Loan Agreement”) under which Kandi Vehicles will lend Mr. Hu, 18 million RMB, approximately $2,729,961 for the sole use  of his capital contribution  to Kandi New Energy according to the Agreement. The loan is interest free and Mr. Hu can return the loan by cash or his entire equity in Kandi New Energy or other methods agreed by the Parties. The term of the loan is the earliest of the time when: (1) Kandi New Energy enters into bankruptcy procedure; or (2) due to re-structuring, Mr. Hu is no longer a shareholder of Kandi Energy, or (3) both Parties agree to terminate the loan.

The agreements discussed above are filed as exhibits to this 10-K.

(b) Development in Europe
On March 14, 2011, the Company finalized a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Share s.r.l corporation  (the “SHARE”), a Rome, Italy based EV distributor. Under the terms of the strategic cooperation agreement, Kandi will provide 1,000 electric vehicles for export to Italy.  To better protect and preserve the ancient city of Rome, its city government has planned to gradually employ electric vehicles to restrict gasoline cars’ entrance into the city, which will substantially reduce pollution from automobile emissions. This commitment brings a unique opportunity for Kandi’s pure electric vehicles in the European market. According to the cooperative agreement signed by the companies, Kandi and SHARE will cooperate to expand sales of Kandi’s pure electric vehicles in the European market, with Rome as a starting point.  Pricing and other material terms are subject to future negotiations.

 
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Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures.

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company hereby represents that it maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that is designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in its reports required to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms for such filings, and that such controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to management including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management of the Company, under the direction of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, reviewed and performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15a(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2010. Based on that review and evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, along with other key management of the Company, have determined that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date.

(b) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting of the Company. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United Sates of America.
 
The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the polices or procedures may deteriorate.
 
Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this evaluation, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2010.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
In connection with the evaluation described above, we identified no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during our fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.  

However, as a result of the litigation described above, the Company has instituted another control requiring informing its Executive Vice President in the U.S. and its outside counsel in the U.S. upon any Company representative’s hearing of a proceeding of any kind against the Company or any of its subsidiaries. Such a control would not have averted the default judgments but would have led to the Company’s developing a more complete understanding of the situation sooner.

 
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Item 9B.  
Other Information.
 
[Not Applicable]

 
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PART III

Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
 
As of the date of this report, our directors and executive officers, their ages, positions with Kandi, and the dates of their initial election or appointment as director or executive officer are as follows:
 
Name
 
Age
 
Position With Kandi
 
Served From
Hu Xiaoming
 
54
 
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
 
June 2007
Zhu Xiaoying
 
40
 
Chief Financial Officer, Director
 
June 2007
Zheng Mingyang
 
57
 
Director (Independent)
 
June 2007
Fong Heung Sang (Dexter)
 
51
 
Director (Independent)
 
June 2007 to November 2010 & January 2011
Qian Jingsong
 
50
 
Director
 
January 2011
Ni Guangzheng
 
72
 
Director (Independent)
 
November 2010
Jerry Lewin
 
56
 
Director (Independent)
 
November 2010
 
Business Experience of Directors and Executive Officers

Biographical Information

Hu Xiaoming, age 54, has been our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors since March 2002.  From October 2003 to April 2005, Mr. Hu was the Project Manager (Chief Scientist) in WX Pure Electric Vehicle Development Important Project of Electro-vehicle in State 863 Plan.  Prior to that, from October 1984 to March 2003, Mr. Hu was a Factory Director in Yongkang Instrument Factory, Factory Director in Yongkang Mini Car Factory, Chairman and General Manager in Yongkang Vehicle Company, General Manager in Wan Xiang Electric Vehicle Developing Center, and General Manager in Wan Xiang Battery Company. He personally owns 3 invention patents, and  10 appearance design patents.

Zhu Xiaoying, age 40, is our Chief Financial Officer and director.  Ms. Zhu received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Hangzhou Electronic Engineering University and joined Kandi in September 2003 and was appointed acting CFO and director of the Company.  From January 2000 to September 2003, she worked as accounting manager for Zhejiang Yongkang Automobile Manufacture Co.

Zheng Mingyang, age 57, has been a director of Kandi since 2007.  From May 1992 to September 2003 he worked as the vice president of Yongkang Automobile Manufacture Co.

Fong Heung Sang (Dexter), age 51, a U.S. CPA, previously served as a director of Kandi from July 2007 to November 2010.  Mr. Fong is currently director of China Elector Motor, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELM). He joined CELM in Jan 2010. He is also director of Granto Inc. (OTCBB: GNTQ) from March 2010. Mr. Fong was CFO of Apollo Solar Energy, Inc (OTC: ASOE) from February 2009 to March 2010. Between December 2006 to January 2009, he was the Executive Vice President of Corporate Development of Fuqi International Inc. From January 2004 to November 2006, Mr. Fong served as the managing partner of Iceberg Financial Consultants, a financial advisory firm based in China that advises Chinese clients in capital raising activities in the United States. From December 2001 to December 2003, Mr. Fong was the Chief Executive Officer of Holley Communications, a Chinese company that engaged in CDMA chip and cell phone design. Mr. Fong is a U.S. CPA and has held various positions in such capacity with accounting firms in the United States and Hong Kong, including Deloitte and Touche, Ernst and Young, and KPMG Peat Marwick. Mr. Fong also currently serves as an independent director and audit committee member of a Hong Kong public company, Universal Technology Inc. (HK:8091). Mr. Fong also serves as a director and audit committee chairman, for each of Diguang International Development Co., Ltd. (OTCBB: DGNG) and Kandi Technology Corp. (NASDAQ-CM: KNDI), both U.S. publicly-traded companies. Mr. Fong graduated from the Hong Kong Baptist College with a diploma in History in 1982. He also received an MBA from the University of Nevada at Reno in 1989 and a Masters degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in 1993. Mr. Fong satisfies the requirements of the designated “financial expert” as defined by the SEC’s rules implementing Section 407 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Qian Jingsong, age 50, was elected to serve as a director of Kandi on January 31, 2011.  Mr. Qian has served as Deputy General Manager of Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co. Ltd since October 2009.  From October 2006 to October 2009, Mr. Qian worked at Chery Automobile (now “Chery Karry Automobile”), where he served as Head of the Engineering Construction Group from October 2006 to 2007, Head of the Product Development Team from March 2007 to September 2007, and as Vice Manager of the Q21 Project in October 2007. Most recently, as Assistant General Manager at Chery Automobile he supervised the Production Management and Integrated Management Departments.  He also was in charge of quality assurance and participated in strategy, planning and product development work for Chery mini-cars.  From August 1999 to September 2006, Mr. Qian served as Deputy General Manager and Executive General Manager of Anhui Huayang Auto Manufacturing Co., LTD where he oversaw technical improvement, product development, administrative personnel, and external affairs.  Mr. Qian received a degree in Professional Ordnance from the Aerospace Staff University in Nanjing, China in 1983.
 
 
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Ni Guangzheng, age 72, is a permanent member of Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering, and currently serves as Deputy Director of Technical Committee & Director of EV Research Institute of National ERC of Power Electronic Technology. Mr. Ni Guangzheng has solid experience in the electro-technical and electrical engineering area, especially the EV research, he has been the head of the Department of Electrical Engineering in Zhejiang University, and the deputy director of Electro-technical  Theory Committee of China Electro-technical Society and the deputy director of the Large Electrical Machine Committee of Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering. Mr. Ni Guangzheng graduated from Xian Jiaotong University with a bachelor degree in electrical machine in 1960 and a master degree in Elcetro-technology theory in 1964.

Jerry Lewin, age 56, is the Senior Vice President of Field Operations for Hyatt Hotels Corporation and is responsible for 35 hotels throughout North America.  Mr. Lewin has been with Hyatt since 1987.  In his day-to-day operations, Mr. Lewin oversees finance, sales and marketing, public relations, customer service, engineering, and human resources.  Mr. Lewin serves as a member of the corporation’s managing committee and sits on the board of directors of the New York City Hotel Association.  Mr. Lewin is a member of the Board of Directors of EFT Biotech Holdings, Inc. since July 2009.  He is the President of The New York Law Enforcement Foundation and serves as the Chairman of the Board for the NY State Troopers PBA Signal 30 Fund.  He is also a past member of the Board of Trustees of Metropolitan College.  Mr. Lewin served in various management capacities for several hotel companies in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas.  Mr. Lewin received his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and completed the Executive Development Program at J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Family Relationships

None

Audit Committee Financial Expert

Our audit committee consists of Dexter Fong (Chair), Zheng Mingyang and Jerry Lewin. The Board has determined that Mr. Fong and Mr. Lewin qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined in applicable SEC rules. The Board made a qualitative assessment of Mr. Fong’s level of knowledge and experience based on a number of factors, including formal education and business experience.
 
Code of Ethics

Kandi has adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of our directors and employees, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer. A copy of the Code of Ethics is included as an exhibit to the 8-K filed with the SEC on November 5, 2007, and is incorporated by reference herein. A copy of our code of ethics will be provided without charge upon written request to Hu Xiaoming, Chief Executive Officer, Kandi Technologies, Corp., Jinhua City Industrial Zone, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China, 321016.
 
Item 11.Executive Compensation

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

Executive Compensation Philosophy

Our compensation program is designed to attract, retain and motivate highly qualified executives and drive sustainable growth.  We compensate our executives named in the summary compensation table, which we refer to as “named executive officers” or “NEOs,” through a combination of base salary and long term equity incentive awards. This compensation program is designed to be competitive with comparable companies and to align executive compensation with the long-term interests of our stockholders.  Base salary is designed to reward current performance. Incentive compensation is earned on the basis of achieving Company and operating level performance objectives, personal performance objectives, and the executive’s adherence to our core values.

 
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Compensation Setting Process

Compensation decisions regarding our NEOs are made by our Compensation Committee based on a collective evaluation of all components of executive pay.  In reviewing the compensation of our NEOs, the Compensation Committee reviews compensation practices within our industry, as well as the NEO’s background and experience within our industry, to determine appropriate market-based compensation levels for base annual salary and long-term incentives.

 Salary and Incentive Compensation

 Salary
 
Salary is an important element in attracting highly qualified executives and provides a base level of compensation.  At the end of the year, each executive’s performance is evaluated by our Compensation Committee which takes into account the individual’s performance, responsibilities of the position, adherence to our core values, experience, and external market conditions and practices.
 
Long-Term Compensation

We believe it is a customary and competitive practice to include an equity-based element of compensation to the overall compensation package for NEOs.  In addition, we believe that a significant portion of the compensation of our executives, which is the level of management with the greatest ability to influence our performance, should be performance-based and therefore at risk.

Awards will be made under the Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”), which was approved by our stockholders in December 2008.  As of December 31, 2010, 2,600,000 options have been granted under the LTIP, among which 866,696 have been exercised.

Summary Compensation Table

The following table summarizes all compensation received by our current chief executive officer, President and Chief Financial Officer for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
 
 
Name and
principal
position
 
Year
 
Salary
($)
 
Bonus
($)
 
Stock
Awards
($)
 
Option
Awards
($)
 
Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)
 
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
 
All Other
Compensation
($)
Total
($)
 
                                     
Hu Xiaoming, CEO and President (1)
   
2010
 
29,504
           
193,954
             
223,458
 
     
2009
 
26,312
   
-
 
-
   
355,582
 
-
   
-
 
-
381,894
 
                                             
Zhu Xiaoying, CFO (2)
   
2010
 
22,128
           
126,070
             
148,198
 
     
2009
 
17,542
   
-
 
-
   
231,128
 
-
   
-
 
-
248,670
 
 

  (1)
Mr. Hu was appointed as CEO and President of the Company on June 29, 2007.
   
  (2)
Ms. Zhu was appointed as CFO of the Company on June 29, 2007
 
 
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Director Compensation

On February 11, 2009, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the grant of stock options for 2,600,000 shares of common stock to ten of the Company’s employees and directors. The following table lists the number of options each director held as of the date of reporting:
 
Name
 
Options
 
Hu Xiaoming
   
533,333
 
Zhu Xiaoying
   
346,667
 
Qian Jingsong
   
0
 
Fong Heung Sang
   
13,333
 
Zheng Mingyang
   
13,333
 
Ni Guangzheng
   
0
 
Jerry Lewin
   
0
 
 
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
 
The following table sets forth information known to us, as of the date of this report, relating to the beneficial ownership of shares of common stock by each person who is known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the outstanding shares of common stock; each director; each executive officer; and all executive officers and directors as a group. We believe that all persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as being owned by them.

Title of Class
 
Name of Beneficial Owner
 
Amount and Nature
of Beneficial
Ownership
   
Percent of
Class
 
Common Stock
 
Excelvantage Group Limited (1)
   
12,000,000
     
43.80
%
                     
Common Stock
 
Hu Xiaoming (1)
   
12,256,670
     
44.74
%
                     
Common Stock
 
Zhu Xiaoying
   
173,330
     
0.63
%
                     
All officers and directors
       
12,523,600
     
45.71
%
 
(1) On March 29, 2010, Hu Xiaoming, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board, became the sole stockholder of Excelvantage Group Limited. Through his position as the sole stockholder in Excelvantage Group Limited, Mr. Hu has the power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the one (1) share of common stock he owns in Excelvantage Limited Group. As a result, Mr. Hu may, under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of common stock.
 
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

Transactions with Related Persons

In connection with the share exchange transaction, which took place on June 29, 2007, between Stone Mountain Resources, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Stone Mountain”), Continental Development Ltd, a Hong Kong corporation, and ExcelVantage Group Limited, a British Virgin Islands company, certain of the expenses incurred in the United States in connection with the transaction were paid on behalf of Stone Mountain by Ever Lotts Investment Limited (“ELIL”), an entity set up for this purpose by certain shareholders of Stone Mountain. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, ELIL had paid $841,251 and $841,251, respectively, for expenses in connection with the share exchange transaction.

The following table lists the amount due to related party as of December 31, 2010 and 2009. There is no transaction with related party occurred within the fiscal year of 2010.

   
2010
   
2009
 
ELIL
 
$
841,251
   
$
841,251
 
Total due to related party
 
$
841,251
   
$
841,251
 
 
Director Independence

Mr. Dexter Fong, Zheng Mingyang, Ni Guangzheng and Jerry Lewin are all non-employee directors, all of whom our Board of Directors has determined are independent pursuant to NASDAQ rules. All of the members of our Audit Committee, Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and Compensation Committee are independent pursuant to NASDAQ rules.
 
 
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Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services.
 
The following table represents the aggregate fees from our principal accountant, Albert Wong & Co., and Weinberg & Company, P.A. for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 respectively.

   
2010
   
2009
 
Audit Fees
 
$
104,850
   
$
85,000
 
Audit Related Fees
 
18,000
   
$
-
 
All Other Fees
 
$
11,950
   
$
8,000
 
TOTAL FEES
 
$
134,800
   
$
93,000
 

Fees for audit services include fees associated with the annual audit and reviews of our quarterly reports, as well as services performed in conjunction with our filing of the registration statement on Form S-8. 

 
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PART IV

Item 15.   Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

Exhibit
Number
 
Description
2.1
 
Share Exchange Agreement, dated June 29, 2007, among Stone Mountain Resources, Inc., Continental Development Limited and Excelvantage Group Limited. [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2007]
     
3.1
 
Certificate of Incorporation. [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to Form SB-2 filed by the Company on April 1, 2005]
     
3.2
 
By-laws. [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to Form SB-2 filed by the Company on April 1, 2005]
     
4.1
 
Form of Warrant [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 21, 2010]
     
5.1
 
Legal Opinion of K&L Gates LLP. [[Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 5.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 22, 2010]
     
10.1
 
Agreement on Business Operations between Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Yongkang Top Import & Export Co., Ltd. [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2007]
     
10.2
 
Employment Contract, dated June 10, 2004, by and between Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. and Mr. Hu Xiaoming. [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2007]
     
10.3
 
Employment Contract, dated July 10, 2004, by and between Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. and Ms. Zhu Xiaoying. [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2007]
     
10.4
 
Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and certain institutional accredited investors, dated January 21, 2010 [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 21,2010]
     
10.5
 
Form of Senior Secured Convertible Note [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 21 2010]
     
10.6
 
Form of Warrant [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 21 2010]
     
10.7
 
Form of Registration Rights Agreement [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 21 2010]
     
10.8
 
Form of Pledge Agreement  [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 21 2010]
     
10.9
 
Voting Agreement between Company and Excelvantage Group Limited dated January 21, 2010
 [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 21 2010]
     
10.10
 
Placement Agreement between the Company and FT Global Capital, Inc. dated January 21, 2010 [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 21 2010]
     
10.11
 
Joint Venture Agreement, dated September 28, 2010, by and among Jinhua Bada Group, Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd., and Tianneng Power International Co., Ltd. [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on November 15, 2010]
     
10.12
 
Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and certain institutional investors, dated December 21, 2010. [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 21, 2010]
     
10.13
 
The Agreement of Establishment Kandi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd. dated May 18, 2010, by and between Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. and Mr. Hu Xiaoming, and its supplement, dated January 31, 2011
     
10.14
 
The Share Escrow and Trust Agreement, dated May 18, 2010, by and between Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. and Mr. Hu Xiaoming
     
10.15
 
The Contractor Agreement, dated May 18, 2010, by and between Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. and Mr. Hu Xiaoming
     
16.1
 
Letter from Gately & Associates, LLC. [Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 16.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 14, 2007]
     
21.1
 
List of Subsidiaries of Registrant
     
23.1 
 
Consent of Albert Wong & Co. 
     
31.1
 
Certification of CEO pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
     
31.2
 
Certification of CFO pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
     
32.1
 
Certification s of CEO and CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP.
 
       
March 31, 2011
By: 
/s/ Hu Xiaoming
 
   
Hu Xiaoming
 
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
/s/ Hu Xiaoming
 
President, Chief Executive Officer and
 
March 31, 2011
Hu Xiaoming
 
Chairman of the Board (Principal Executive Officer)
   
         
/s/ Zhu Xiaoying
 
Chief Financial Officer and Director
 
March 31, 2011
   
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
   
         
/s/ Zheng Mingyang
 
Director
 
March 31, 2011
         
/s/ Ni Guangzheng
 
Director
 
March 31, 2011
         
         
/s/ Jerry Lewin
 
Director
 
March 31, 2011
         
         
/s/ Fong Heung Sang
 
Director
 
March 31, 2011
         
         
/s/ Qian Jingsong
 
Director
 
March 31, 2011
         
 

 
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