Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2016 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016
or
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ______to______
Commission
file number 001-33997
KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware | 90-0363723 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
incorporation or organization) |
Jinhua City Industrial Zone
Jinhua, Zhejiang
Province
Peoples Republic of China
Post Code 321016
(Address of principal executive offices)
(86 - 579) 82239856
(Registrants telephone
number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [ X ] No
[ ]
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electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive
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S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to submit and post such files)
Yes [ X ]
No [ ]
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell
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Yes [
] No [ X ]
As of August 3, 2016, the registrant had issued and outstanding 47,689,638 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I-- FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 2 | |
Item 1. | Financial Statements | 2 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2016 (unaudited) and December 31, 2015 | 2 | |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) Three Months and six months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 | 3 | |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 | 4 | |
Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 39 |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 53 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 53 |
PART II-- OTHER INFORMATION | 54 | |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 54 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 54 |
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PART I-- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. | Financial Statements. (Unaudited) |
KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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June 30, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | ||||
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 19,533,856 | $ | 16,738,559 | ||
Restricted cash |
14,519,706 | 16,172,009 | ||||
Short term investment |
- | 1,613,727 | ||||
Accounts receivable |
40,422,951 | 8,136,421 | ||||
Inventories (net of provision for slow moving inventory of $474,683 and $485,901 as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively |
8,324,176 | 17,773,679 | ||||
Notes receivable |
6,192,424 | 13,033,315 | ||||
Other receivables |
473,667 | 332,922 | ||||
Prepayments and prepaid expense |
275,522 | 181,534 | ||||
Due from employees |
94,938 | 34,434 | ||||
Advances to suppliers |
12,715,165 | 71,794 | ||||
Amount due from JV Company, net |
122,807,165 | 76,172,471 | ||||
Amount due from related party |
10,957,632 | 40,606,162 | ||||
Deferred taxes assets |
928,660 | - | ||||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS |
237,245,862 | 190,867,027 | ||||
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LONG-TERM ASSETS |
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Property, Plant and equipment, net |
17,861,960 | 20,525,126 | ||||
Land use rights, net |
12,471,618 | 12,935,121 | ||||
Construction in progress |
54,448,198 | 54,368,753 | ||||
Long Term Investment |
1,429,401 | 1,463,182 | ||||
Investment in JV Company |
88,346,850 | 90,337,899 | ||||
Goodwill |
322,591 | 322,591 | ||||
Intangible assets |
454,258 | 495,306 | ||||
Other long term assets |
9,251,729 | 154,019 | ||||
TOTAL Long-Term Assets |
184,586,605 | 180,601,997 | ||||
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TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 421,832,467 | $ | 371,469,024 | ||
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payables |
$ | 110,049,815 | $ | 73,957,969 | ||
Other payables and accrued expenses |
15,080,603 | 9,544,909 | ||||
Short-term loans |
35,810,260 | 36,656,553 | ||||
Customer deposits |
243,500 | 94,026 | ||||
Notes payable |
4,718,077 | 3,850,478 | ||||
Income tax payable |
3,894,811 | 624,276 | ||||
Due to employees |
14,439 | 9,423 | ||||
Deferred taxes liabilities |
- | 2,374,924 | ||||
Financial derivate - liability |
10,692 | 3,823,590 | ||||
Deferred income |
- | 13,726 | ||||
Total Current Liabilities |
169,822,197 | 130,949,874 | ||||
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES |
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Deferred taxes liabilities |
262,042 | 1,593,582 | ||||
Total Long-Term Liabilities |
262,042 | 1,593,582 | ||||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES |
170,084,239 | 132,543,456 | ||||
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STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 47,689,638 and 46,964,855 shares issued and outstanding at June 30,2016 and December 31,2015, respectively |
47,020 | 46,965 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital |
228,133,604 | 212,564,334 | ||||
Retained earnings (the restricted portion is $4,172,324 and $4,172,324 at June 30,2016 and December 31,2015, respectively) |
33,937,518 | 31,055,919 | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income(loss) |
(10,369,914 | ) | (4,741,650 | ) | ||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
251,748,228 | 238,925,568 | ||||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
$ | 421,832,467 | $ | 371,469,024 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||
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June 30, 2016 | June 30, 2015 | June 30, 2016 | June 30, 2015 | ||||||||
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REVENUES, NET |
$ | 55,217,368 | $ | 47,963,460 | $ | 105,875,261 | $ | 91,744,546 | ||||
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COST OF GOODS SOLD |
46,762,331 | 41,471,997 | 90,702,126 | 78,882,350 | ||||||||
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GROSS PROFIT |
8,455,037 | 6,491,463 | 15,173,135 | 12,862,196 | ||||||||
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OPERATING EXPENSES: |
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Research and development |
494,193 | 571,621 | 700,161 | 1,142,641 | ||||||||
Selling and marketing |
730,443 | 75,516 | 776,778 | 189,411 | ||||||||
General and administrative |
9,625,194 | 3,845,013 | 17,658,076 | 7,625,661 | ||||||||
Total Operating Expenses |
10,849,830 | 4,492,150 | 19,135,015 | 8,957,713 | ||||||||
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INCOME(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS |
(2,394,793 | ) | 1,999,313 | (3,961,880 | ) | 3,904,483 | ||||||
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OTHER INCOME(EXPENSE): |
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Interest income |
785,152 | 722,843 | 1,565,333 | 1,313,323 | ||||||||
Interest expense |
(432,318 | ) | (597,320 | ) | (874,397 | ) | (1,195,911 | ) | ||||
Change in fair value of financial instruments |
526,558 | 4,003,044 | 3,812,898 | 8,753,344 | ||||||||
Government grants |
1,503,384 | 92,863 | 1,697,857 | 92,863 | ||||||||
Share of profit after tax of JV |
4,918,633 | 251,167 | 96,163 | 720,523 | ||||||||
Other income, net |
286,790 | 82,207 | 309,177 | 106,054 | ||||||||
Total other income, net |
7,588,199 | 4,554,804 | 6,607,031 | 9,790,196 | ||||||||
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
5,193,406 | 6,554,117 | 2,645,151 | 13,694,679 | ||||||||
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INCOME TAX BENEFIT (EXPENSE) |
(2,400,226 | ) | (1,128,615 | ) | 236,449 | (2,137,524 | ) | |||||
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NET INCOME |
2,793,180 | 5,425,502 | 2,881,600 | 11,557,155 | ||||||||
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(LOSS) |
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Foreign currency translation |
(7,152,903 | ) | 448,032 | (5,628,264 | ) | 941,243 | ||||||
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(LOSS) |
$ | (4,359,723 | ) | $ | 5,873,534 | $ | (2,746,664 | ) | $ | 12,498,398 | ||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING BASIC |
47,601,286 | 46,759,651 | 47,305,560 | 46,523,584 | ||||||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DILUTED |
47,601,286 | 46,896,809 | 47,311,584 | 46,800,156 | ||||||||
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NET INCOME PER SHARE, BASIC |
$ | 0.06 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.25 | ||||
NET INCOME PER SHARE, DILUTED |
$ | 0.06 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.25 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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Six Months Ended | |||||
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June 30, 2016 | June 30, 2015 | ||||
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net income |
$ | 2,881,600 | $ | 11,557,155 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities |
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Depreciation and amortization |
2,458,160 | 2,955,663 | ||||
Deferred taxes |
(4,645,415 | ) | (153,916 | ) | ||
Change in fair value of financial instruments |
(3,812,898 | ) | (8,753,344 | ) | ||
Share of profit after tax of JV Company |
(96,163 | ) | (720,523 | ) | ||
Stock Compensation cost |
15,134,658 | 5,482,808 | ||||
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition: |
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(Increase) Decrease In: |
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Accounts receivable |
(33,014,640 | ) | (14,077,317 | ) | ||
Inventories |
9,189,542 | (12,122,839 | ) | |||
Other receivables and other assets |
(9,424,711 | ) | (58,055 | ) | ||
Due from employee |
(56,998 | ) | (9,250 | ) | ||
Prepayments and prepaid expenses |
(12,953,797 | ) | (143,163 | ) | ||
Amount due from JV Company |
(49,198,396 | ) | (50,224,378 | ) | ||
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Increase (Decrease) In: |
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Accounts payable |
38,423,919 | 54,732,723 | ||||
Other payables and accrued liabilities |
6,009,203 | (1,716,848 | ) | |||
Customer deposits |
154,168 | 106,563 | ||||
Income Tax payable |
3,363,489 | 506,321 | ||||
Due from related party |
29,188,707 | - | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
$ | (6,399,572 | ) | $ | (12,638,400 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Purchases of plant and equipment, net |
(37,554 | ) | (291,895 | ) | ||
Disposal of land use rights and other intangible assets |
13,775 | - | ||||
Purchases of construction in progress |
(1,356,866 | ) | (39,361 | ) | ||
Issuance of notes receivable |
(42,626,834 | ) | (5,588,283 | ) | ||
Repayment of notes receivable |
49,275,627 | 4,145,502 | ||||
Short Term Investment |
1,602,698 | - | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
$ | 6,870,846 | $ | (1,774,037 | ) | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Restricted cash |
1,300,215 | (9,937,929 | ) | |||
Proceeds from short-term bank loans |
- | 19,061,273 | ||||
Repayments of short-term bank loans |
- | (15,965,853 | ) | |||
Proceeds from notes payable |
4,796,570 | 9,937,929 | ||||
Repayment of notes payable |
(3,824,162 | ) | (5,716,427 | ) | ||
Warrant exercise |
434,666 | - | ||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
$ | 2,707,289 | $ | (2,621,007 | ) | |
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
3,178,563 | (17,033,444 | ) | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
(383,266 | ) | 117,975 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
16,738,559 | 26,379,460 | ||||
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD |
19,533,856 | 9,463,991 | ||||
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SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
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Income taxes paid |
1,051,032 | 1,310,173 | ||||
Interest paid |
877,496 | 1,192,526 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (Kandi Technologies) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on March 31, 2004. Kandi Technologies changed its name from Stone Mountain Resources, Inc. to Kandi Technologies, Corp. on August 13, 2007. On December 21, 2012, Kandi Technologies changed its name to Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. As used herein, the term the Company means Kandi Technologies and its operating subsidiaries, as described below.
Headquartered in the Jinhua city, Zhejiang Province, China, the Company is one of Chinas leading producers and manufacturers of electrical vehicle products, electrical vehicle parts and off road vehicles for sale in the Peoples Republic of China (the PRC) and global markets. The Company conducts its primary business operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. (Kandi Vehicles), and the partial and wholly-owned subsidiaries of Kandi Vehicles.
The Companys organizational chart is as follows:
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Operating Subsidiaries:
Pursuant to relevant agreements executed in January 2011, Kandi Vehicles is entitled to 100% of the economic benefits, voting rights and residual interests (100% profits and loss absorption rate) of Jinhua Kandi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd. (Kandi New Energy), a company in which Kandi Vehicles has 50% interest. Mr. Hu Xiaoming owns the other 50% which he entrusted Kandi Vehicles to manage Kandi New Energy. Kandi New Energy currently holds battery packing production rights (license), and supplies the battery pack to the JV Company (Defined below). It didnt maintain the special-purpose vehicle production rights (license) on manufacturing Kandi brand electric utility vehicles. According to the JV Agreement (defined below)C Kandi is not allowed to produce EVs. To avoid the maintenance fee on this license, the Company anticipates to close the sale of the special-purpose vehicle production rights (license) to a third party. The Ministry of Industrial and Information Technology of the Peoples Republic of China has approved this transaction and the transfer is in process.
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In April 2012, pursuant to a share exchange agreement, the Company acquired 100% of Yongkang Scrou Electric Co, Ltd. (“Yongkang Scrou”), a manufacturer of automobile and EV parts. Yongkang Scrou currently manufactures and sells EV drive motors, EV controllers, air conditioners and other electrical products to the JV Company (defined below).
In March 2013, pursuant to a joint venture agreement (the “JV Agreement”) entered into by Kandi Vehicles and Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai Guorun”), a 99%-owned subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. (“Geely”), the parties established Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicles Co., Ltd. (the “JV Company”) to develop, manufacture and sell EV products and related auto parts. Each of Kandi Vehicles and Shanghai Guorun has 50% ownership interest in the JV Company. In March 2014, the JV Company changed its name to Kandi Electric Vehicles Group Co., Ltd. At present, the JV Company is a holding company with products that are manufactured by its subsidiaries. For JV Company’s better development, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, the parent company of Geely, recently entered into an agreement to buy the 50% equity of the JV Company held by Shanghai Guorun with a premium price, or a purchase price exceeding the cash amount of the aggregate of the original investment and the shared profits over the years.
In March 2013, Kandi Vehicles formed Kandi Electric Vehicles (Changxing) Co., Ltd. (“Kandi Changxing”) in the Changxing (National) Economic and Technological Development Zone. Kandi Changxing is engaged in the production of EV products. In the fourth quarter of 2013, Kandi Vehicles entered into an ownership transfer agreement with the JV Company pursuant to which Kandi Vehicles transferred 100% of its ownership in Kandi Changxing to the JV Company. The Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest in Kandi Changxing.
In July 2013, Zhejiang ZuoZhongYou Electric Vehicle Service Co., Ltd. (the “Service Company”) was formed. The Service Company is engaged in various pure EV leasing businesses, which is called “Micro Public Transportation (“MPT”) program. The Company has 9.5% ownership interest in the Service Company through Kandi Vehicles.
In November 2013, Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicles Jinhua Co., Ltd. (“Kandi Jinhua”) was formed by the JV Company. The JV Company has 100% ownership interest in Kandi Jinhua, and the Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest in Kandi Jinhua.
In November 2013, Zhejiang JiHeKang Electric Vehicle Sales Co., Ltd. (“JiHeKang”) was formed by the JV Company and is engaged in car sales business. The JV Company has 100% ownership interest in JiHeKang, and the Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest in JiHeKang.
In December 2013, the JV Company entered into an ownership transfer agreement with Shanghai Guorun pursuant to which the JV Company acquired 100% ownership of Kandi Electric Vehicles (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“Kandi Shanghai”). As a result, Kandi Shanghai is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the JV Company, and the Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest in Kandi Shanghai.
In January 2014, Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicles Jiangsu Co., Ltd. (“Kandi Jiangsu”) was formed by the JV Company. The JV Company has 100% ownership interest in Kandi Jiangsu, and the Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest in Kandi Jiangsu. The company is mainly engaged in EV research and development, manufacturing and sales.
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In November 2015, Hangzhou Puma Investment Management Co., Ltd. (Puma Investment) was formed by the JV Company, which focuses on the investment and consulting service. The JV Company has 50% ownership interest in Puma Investment(the other 50% was owned by Zuozhongyou Electric Vehicles Service (Hangzhou) Co.,Ltd., a subsidiary of Service Company), and the Company, indirectly through its JV Company, has 25% economic interest in Puma Investment. The other 50% ownership is held by the Service Company.
In November 2015, Hangzhou JiHeKang Electric Vehicle Service Co., Ltd. (JiHeKang Service Company) was formed by the JV Company, which focuses on the after-market service for the EV products sold. The JV Company has 100% ownership interest in JiHeKang Service Company, and the Company, indirectly through its JV Company, has 50% economic interest in JiHeKang Service Company.
In January 2016, Kandi Electric Vehicles (Hainan) Co., Ltd. (Kandi Hainan) was renamed from Kandi Electric Vehicles (Wanning) Co., Ltd. (Kandi Wanning) which was originally formed in Wanning City of Hainan Province by Kandi Vehicles and Kandi New Energy in April 2013 and then was transferred to Haikou City in January 2016. Kandi Vehicles has 90% ownership in Kandi Hainan, and Kandi New Energy has the remaining 10% interest. However, Kandi Vehicles is, effectively, entitled to 100% of the economic benefits, voting rights and residual interests (100% profits and losses) of Kandi Hainan.
The Companys primary business operations are designing, development, manufacturing and commercialization of EV products, EV parts and off road vehicles. As part of its strategic objective to become a leading manufacturer of EV products (through the JV Company) and related services, the Company has increased its focus on pure EV related products with a particular emphasis on expanding its market share in China.
NOTE 2 LIQUIDITY
The Company had a working capital surplus of $67,423,665 as of June 30, 2016, an increase of $7,506,512 from $59,917,153 as of December 31, 2015.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company had credit lines from commercial banks of $35,810,260. The Company believes that its cash flows generated internally may not be sufficient to support the growth of future operations and to repay short-term bank loans for the next twelve (12) months. However, the Company believes its access to existing financing sources and established relationships with PRC banks will enable it to meet its obligations and fund its ongoing operations.
The Company has historically financed its operations 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 particular loan, the banks have typically rolled over the loan for an additional one-year term, with adjustments made to the interest rate to reflect prevailing market rates. The Company believes this practice has been ongoing year after year and that short-term bank loans remain 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 (U.S. GAAP) and have been consistently applied in the presentation of the Companys financial statements.
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The financial information included herein for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 are unaudited; however, such information reflects all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements for these interim periods.
The results of operations for the three-month and six-month ended June 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2016.
NOTE 4 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements reflect the accounts of the Company and its ownership interest in the following subsidiaries:
(i) |
Continental, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company; |
(ii) |
Kandi Vehicles, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continental; |
(iii) |
Kandi New Energy, a 50% owned subsidiary of Kandi Vehicles, Mr Hu Xiaoming has owned the other 50% equity. Pursuant to relevant agreements executed in January 2011, Mr. Hu Xiaoming contracted Kandi Vehicles for the operation and management of Kandi New Energy and had his shares escrowed. As a result, Kandi Vehicles is entitled to 100% of the economic benefits, voting rights and residual interests of Kandi New Energy; |
(iv) |
Yongkang Scrou, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kandi Vehicles; and |
(v) |
Kandi Hainan, a subsidiary, 10% owned by Kandi New Energy and 90% owned by Kandi Vehicles. |
Equity Method Investees
The consolidated net income also includes the Companys proportionate share of the net income or loss of its equity method investees as following:
(vi) |
The JV Company, 50% owned subsidiary of Kandi Vehicles; |
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(vii) |
Kandi Changxing, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the JV Company. The Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest; |
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(viii) |
Kandi Jinhua, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the JV Company. The Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest; |
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(ix) |
JiHeKang, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the JV Company. The Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest; |
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(x) |
Kandi Shanghai, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the JV Company. The Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest; |
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(xi) | Kandi Jiangsu, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the JV Company. The Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest; |
(xii) |
Puma Investment, a 50%-owned subsidiary of the JV Company. The Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 25% economic interest; and |
(xiii) |
JiHeKang Service Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the JV Company. The Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest. |
All intra-entity profits and losses with the Companys equity method investees have been eliminated.
NOTE 5 USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the 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 Companys operations are conducted in the PRC. As a result, the Companys 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. In addition, the Companys earnings are subject to movements in foreign currency exchange rates when transactions are denominated in Renminbi (RMB), which is the Companys functional currency. Accordingly, the Companys operating results are affected by changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the RMB.
The Companys 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 Companys performance 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.
(b) |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
ASC 820 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 1defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
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Level 3defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.
The companys financial instruments primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, notes receivable, other receivable, accounts payable, other payables and accrued liabilities, short-term bank loans, notes payable, and warrants.
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, notes receivable, other receivable, accounts payable, other payables and accrued liabilities and notes payable approximate fair value because of the short term nature of these items. The estimated fair values of short-term bank loans were not materially different from their carrying value as presented due to the short maturities and that the interest rates on the borrowing approximate those that would have been available for loans of similar remaining maturity and risk profile. As the carrying amounts are reasonable estimates of the fair value, these financial instruments are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company identified notes payable as a Level 2 instrument due to the fact that the inputs to the valuation are primarily based upon readily observable pricing information. The balance of notes payable, which was measured and disclosed at fair value, was $ 4,718,077 and $3,850,478 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
Warrants, which are accounted as liabilities, are treated as derivative instruments, and are measured at each reporting date for their fair value using Level 3 inputs. The fair value of warrants was $10,692 and $3,823,590 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Also see Note 6(t).
(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, as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, represented time deposits on account for earning interest income. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Companys restricted cash was $14,519,706 and $16,172,009, which includes a one-year Certificate of Time Deposit (CD) with Hangzhou Bank Jinhua Branch which will be matured as at September 29, 2016.
(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 selling expenses and any further costs expected to be incurred for completion. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to its net realizable value are made, if required, for estimated excess, obsolescence, or impaired balances.
(e) |
Accounts Receivable |
Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at net realizable value. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded in periods in which the Company determines a loss is probable, based on its assessment of specific factors, such as troubled collections, historical experience, accounts aging, ongoing business relations and other factors. Accounts are written off after an exhaustive collection effort. If accounts receivable are to be provided for, or written off, they are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations within the operating expenses line item. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had no allowance for doubtful accounts, as per the managements judgment based on their best knowledge.
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As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the credit terms with the Companys customers were typically 150 to 180 days after delivery.
(f) |
Notes receivable |
Notes receivable represent short-term loans 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 an accrual basis. If notes receivable are paid back or written off, that transaction will be recognized in the relevant year. If the loan default is probable, reasonably assured and the loss can be reasonably estimated, the Company will recognize income if the written-off loan is recovered at a future date. In case of any foreclosure proceedings or legal actions being taken, the Company provides an accrual for the related foreclosure expenses and related litigation expenses. The Company also receives notes receivable from the JV Company to settle the accounts receivable. If the company wants to discount the notes receivables, the current discount rate is 3.06% annually. As at the end of June 30, 2016, the Company had notes receivables for 6,192,424, including 4,128,261 within 3 months matured and 2,064,163 over 3 months.
(g) |
Prepayments |
Prepayments represent cash paid in advance to suppliers, which also includes advances to raw material suppliers, mold manufacturers, and suppliers of equipment.
As of December 31, 2013, the Company recorded a significant prepayment made by the Company to a supplier Nanjing Shangtong (as defined in Note 16) as an advance of RMB 353 million ($53,113,537) and prepaid by Kandi Wanning (renamed to Kandi Hainan in January 2016) to Nanjing Shangtong. As of June 30, 2016, the advance payment related with Kandi Hainan facility construction to Nanjing Shangtong was transferred to construction-in-progress as described in Note 16.
In June 2016, Kandi Hainan made another prepayment of $10,532,429 to Nanjing Shangtong for the design and research of new EVs, which was booked under prepayments. It will be capitalized when the related intangible assets are built up in the future.
Advances for raw materials purchases typically are settled within two months by the Companys receipt of raw materials. Prepayment is offset against purchase amount after equipment or materials are delivered.
(h) |
Property, Plant and Equipment |
Property, Plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided over the assets 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 and equipment | 10 years | ||
Office equipment | 5 years | ||
Motor vehicles | 5 years | ||
Molds | 5 years |
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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 (CIP) represents the direct costs of construction, 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. No interest expense has been capitalized for CIP as of June 30, 2016, as the Company did not get loans for CIP.
(j) |
Land Use Rights |
According to Chinese laws, land in the PRC is owned by the government and land ownership rights cannot be sold to an individual or to a private 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 a term of fifty years.
(k) |
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets |
The Company 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 Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144 (now known as ASC 360). 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, no impairment loss was recognized.
(l) |
Revenue Recognition |
Revenue represents the invoiced value of goods sold. Revenue is recognized when the Company ships the goods to its customers and all of the following criteria are met:
| Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; | |
| Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; | |
| The sellers price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and | |
| Collectability is reasonably assured. |
The Company recognized revenue when the products and the risk they carry are transferred to the other party.
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(m) |
Research and Development |
Expenditures relating to the development of new products and processes, including significant improvements to existing products, are expensed as incurred. Research and development expenses were $494,193 and $571,621 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Research and development expenses were $700,161 and $1,142,641 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(n) |
Government Grants |
Grants and subsidies received from the PRC Government are recognized when the proceeds are received or collectible.
For the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, $1,503,384 and $92,863 grants were received by the Companys subsidiaries from the PRC government. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, $1,697,857 and $92,863 grants were received by the Companys subsidiaries from the PRC government.
(o) |
Income Taxes |
The Company accounts for income tax using an asset and liability approach, which allows for the 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 managements 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 reporting period, which rates are obtained from the website: http://www.oanda.com
June 30, | December 31, | June 30, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2015 | |||||||
Period end RMB : USD exchange rate | 6.64614 | 6.49270 | 6.12880 | ||||||
Average RMB : USD exchange rate | 6.53738 | 6.24010 | 6.13810 |
(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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(r) |
Segments |
In accordance with ASC 280-10, Segment Reporting, the Companys chief operating decision makers rely upon the consolidated results of operations when making decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance of the Company. As a result of the assessment made by the chief operating decision makers, the Company has only one single operating segment. The Company does not distinguish between markets or segments for the purpose of internal reporting.
(s) |
Stock Option Expenses |
The Companys stock option expenses are recorded in accordance with ASC 718 and ASC 505.
The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Companys expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Companys common 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.
The recognition of the stock option expenses is based on awards expected to vest, and there were no estimated forfeitures. ASC standards require 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-based option expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were $ 4,998,817 and $2,036,555, respectively. The stock-based option expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were $11,108,483 and $2,036,555, respectively. See Note 20.
(t) |
Warrant Costs |
The Companys warrant costs are recorded in liabilities in accordance with ASC 480, ASC 505 and ASC 815.
We adopted the binomial tree valuation approach to estimate the fair value of the warrants. In binomial tree valuation approach, it is assumed that the life of the warrant (from Valuation Date to Expiration Date) is typically divided into many steps (or nodes). In each step there is a binomial stock price movement. With more steps, possible stock price paths are implicitly considered. Valuation of warrant is performed iteratively, starting at each of the final nodes (those that may be reached at the time of expiration), and then working backwards through the tree towards the first node (valuation date). The value computed at each stage is the value of the warrant at that point in time.
(u) |
Goodwill |
The Company allocates goodwill from business combinations to reporting units based on the expectation that the reporting unit is to benefit from the business combination. The Company evaluates its reporting units on an annual basis and, if necessary, reassigns goodwill using a relative fair value allocation approach. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. These events or circumstances could include a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, competition, or sale or disposition of a significant portion of a reporting unit.
Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgments, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill to reporting units, and the determination of the fair value of each reporting unit. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. If the more likely than not threshold is met, the Company performs a quantitative impairment test.
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As of June 30, 2016, the Company determined that its goodwill was not impaired.
(v) |
Intangible assets |
Intangible assets consist of trade names and customer relations associated with the purchase price from the allocation of Yongkang Scrou. Such assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of 9.7 years. Intangible assets were amortized as of June 30, 2016.
(w) |
Accounting for Sale of Common Stock and Warrants |
Gross proceeds are firstly allocated according to the initial fair value of the freestanding derivative instruments (i.e. the warrants issued to the Companys investors in its previous offerings, or the Investor Warrants). The remaining proceeds are allocated to common stock. The related issuance expenses, including the placement agent cash fees, legal fees, the initial fair value of the warrants issued to the placement agent and others were allocated between the common stock and the Investor Warrants based on how the proceeds are allocated to these instruments. Expenses related to the issuance of common stock were charged to paid-in capital. Expenses related to the issuance of derivative instruments were expensed upon issuance.
(x) |
Consolidation of variable interest entities |
In accordance with accounting standards regarding consolidation of variable interest entities, VIEs are generally entities that lack sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from other parties or whose equity holders lack adequate decision making ability. All VIEs with which the Company is involved must be evaluated to determine the primary beneficiary of the risks and rewards of the VIE. The primary beneficiary is required to consolidate the VIE for financial reporting purposes.
The Company has concluded, based on the contractual arrangements, that Kandi New Energy is a VIE and that the Companys wholly-owned subsidiary, Kandi Vehicles, absorbs a majority of the risk of loss from the activities of these companies, thereby enabling the Company, through Kandi Vehicles, to receive a majority of their respective expected residual returns.
Additionally, as Kandi New Energy is under common control with other entities, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared as if the transactions had occurred retroactively as to the beginning of the reporting period of these consolidated financial statements.
Control and common control are defined under the accounting standards as an individual, enterprise, or immediate family members who hold more than 50 percent of the voting ownership interest of each entity. Because the owners collectively own 100% of Kandi New Energy, and have agreed to vote their interests in concert since the establishment of each of these three companies as memorialized the Voting Rights Proxy Agreement, the Company believes that the owners collectively have control and common control of the company. Accordingly, the Company believes that Kandi New Energy was constructively held under common control by Kandi Vehicles as of the time the Contractual Agreements were entered into, establishing Kandi Vehicles as their primary beneficiary. Kandi Vehicles, in turn, is owned by Continental, which is owned by the Company.
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NOTE 7 NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Recent accounting pronouncements that the Company has adopted or may be required to adopt in the future are summarized below.
In March 2016, the FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU)No. 2016-07 Topic 323, InvestmentsEquity Method and Joint Ventures: Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting, which aims to identify, evaluate, and improve areas of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for which cost and complexity can be reduced while maintaining or improving the usefulness of the information provided to users of financial statements. The amendments in this Update affect all entities that have an investment that becomes qualified for the equity method of accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence. The amendments in this Update are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The amendments should be applied prospectively upon their effective date to increases in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence that result in the adoption of the equity method. Earlier application is permitted. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-07 on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB has issued ASU No. 2016-08 Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which requires the entity to determine whether the nature of its promise is to provide good or service to the customer (that is, the entity is a principal) or to arrange for the good or service to be provided to the customer by the other party (that is, the entity is an agent). This determination is based upon whether the entity controls the good or the service before it is transferred to the customer. The amendments in this Update affect entities with transactions included within the scope of Topic 606. The core principle of the guidance in Topic 606 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The amendments in this Update affect the guidance in Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which is not yet effective. The effective date and transition requirements for the amendments in this Update are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of Update 2014-09. Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, defers the effective date of Update 2014-09 by one year. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-08 on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2016, the FASB has issued ASU No. 2016-09 Topic 718, CompensationStock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which aims to identify, evaluate, and improve areas of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for which cost and complexity can be reduced while maintaining or improving the usefulness of the information provided to users of financial statements. The amendments in this Update affect all entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. The areas for simplification in this Update involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The amendments eliminate the guidance in Topic 718 that was indefinitely deferred shortly after the issuance of FASB Statement No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted for any entity in any interim or annual period. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2016, the FASB has issued ASU No. 2016-10 Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing. The amendments in this Update do not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606. Rather, the amendments in this Update clarify the following two aspects of Topic 606: identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas. The amendments in this Update clarify that contractual provisions that, explicitly or implicitly, require an entity to transfer control of additional goods or services to a customer (for example, by requiring the entity to transfer control of additional rights to use or rights to access intellectual property that the customer does not already control) should be distinguished from contractual provisions that, explicitly or implicitly, define the attributes of a single promised license (for example, restrictions of time, geographical region, or use). The amendments in this Update affect the guidance in Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which is not yet effective. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-10 on our consolidated financial statements.
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In May 2016, the FASB has issued ASU No. 2016-12 Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. The amendments in this Update add a project to its technical agenda to improve Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, by reducing: 1. the potential for diversity in practice at initial application; 2. the cost and complexity of applying Topic 606 both at transition and on an ongoing basis. The amendments in this Update affect entities with transactions included within the scope of Topic 606. The amendments in this Update affect the guidance in Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which is not yet effective. The effective date and transition requirements for the amendments in this Update are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for Topic 606 (and any other Topic amended by Update 2014-09). We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-12 on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB has issued ASU No. 2016-13 Topic 326, Financial InstrumentsCredit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments in this Update provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. To achieve this objective, the amendments in this Update replace the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The amendments affect entities holding financial assets and net investment in leases that are not accounted for at fair value through net income. The amendments in this Update affect an entity to varying degrees depending on the credit quality of the assets held by the entity, their duration, and how the entity applies current GAAP. For public business entities that are U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filers, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, including not-for-profit entities and employee benefit plans within the scope of Topics 960 through 965 on plan accounting, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-13 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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 Companys consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
NOTE 8 CONCENTRATIONS
(a) |
Customers |
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2016, the Companys major customers, each of whom accounted for more than 10% of the Companys consolidated revenue, were as follows:
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Sales | Accounts Receivable | ||||||||||||
Six Months | Six Months | ||||||||||||
Ended | Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30 | June 30 | June 30 | December 31 | ||||||||||
Major Customers | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |||||||||
Kandi Electric Vehicles Group Co., Ltd. | 52% | - | 46% | 46% | |||||||||
Jinhua Chaoneng Automobile Sales Co. Ltd. | 33% | - | 23% | - |
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2016, the Companys major customers, each of whom accounted for more than 10% of the Companys consolidated revenue, were as follows:
Sales | Accounts Receivable | ||||||||||||
Three Months | Three Months | ||||||||||||
Ended | Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30 | June 30 | June 30 | December 31 | ||||||||||
Major Customers | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |||||||||
Kandi Electric Vehicles Group Co., Ltd. | 76% | - | 46% | 46% | |||||||||
Jinhua Chaoneng Automobile Sales Co. Ltd. | 10% | - | 23% | - |
(b) |
Suppliers |
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2016, the Companys material suppliers, each of whom accounted for more than 10% of the Companys total purchases, were as follows:
Purchases | Accounts Payable | ||||||||||||
Six Months | Six Months | ||||||||||||
Ended | Ended | June 30 | December 31 | ||||||||||
June 30 | June 30 | ||||||||||||
Major Suppliers | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |||||||||
Dongguan Chuangming Battery Technology Co., Ltd. | 47% | 12% | 26% | 15% | |||||||||
Zhejiang Tianneng Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | 22% | 21% | 19% | 24% | |||||||||
Jinhua Ankao Electric Technology Co., Ltd. | 10% | - | 8% | - |
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2016, the Companys material suppliers, each of whom accounted for more than 10% of the Companys total purchases, were as follows:
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Purchase | Accounts Payable | ||||||||||||
Three
Months Ended |
Three
Months Ended |
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June 30 | June 30 | June 30 | December 31 | ||||||||||
Major Suppliers |
2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |||||||||
Dongguan Chuangming Battery Technology Co., Ltd. | 47% | 14% | 26% | 15% | |||||||||
Jinhua Ankao Electric Technology Co., Ltd. | 14% | - | 8% | - | |||||||||
Zhejiang Tianneng Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | 12% | - | 19% | 24% |
NOTE 9 EARNINGS 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 reporting period. Diluted earnings per share represents basic earnings per share adjusted to include the potentially dilutive effect of outstanding stock options, warrants and convertible notes (using the if-converted method). For the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the average number of potentially dilutive common shares was 0 and 137,158, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the average number of potentially dilutive common shares was 6,024 and 276,572, respectively. The potential dilutive common shares as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 were 5,106,395 and 1,076,679 shares respectively.
The following is the calculation of earnings per share for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015:
For six months ended | ||||||
June 30, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Net income | $ | 2,881,600 | $ | 11,557,155 | ||
Weighted average shares used in basic computation | 47,305,560 | 46,523,584 | ||||
Dilutive shares | 6,024 | 276,572 | ||||
Weighted average shares used in diluted computation | 47,311,584 | 46,800,156 | ||||
Earnings per share: | ||||||
Basic | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.25 | ||
Diluted | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.25 |
The following is the calculation of earnings per share for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015:
For three months ended | ||||||
June 30, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Net income | $ | 2,793,180 | $ | 5,425,502 | ||
Weighted average shares used in basic computation | 47,601,286 | 46,759,651 | ||||
Dilutive shares | - | 137,158 | ||||
Weighted average shares used in diluted computation | 47,601,286 | 46,896,809 | ||||
Earnings per share: | ||||||
Basic | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.12 | ||
Diluted | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.12 |
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NOTE 10 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable are summarized as follows:
June 30, | December 31, | |||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Accounts receivable | $ | 40,422,951 | $ | 8,136,421 | ||
Less: Provision for doubtful debts | - | - | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | $ | 40,422,951 | $ | 8,136,421 |
NOTE 11 - INVENTORIES
Inventories are summarized as follows:
June 30, | December 31, | |||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Raw material | $ | 5,363,410 | $ | 8,509,421 | ||
Work-in-progress | 787,157 | 1,648,498 | ||||
Finished goods | 2,648,292 | 8,101,661 | ||||
Total inventories | 8,798,859 | 18,259,580 | ||||
Less: provision for slowing moving inventories | (474,683 | ) | (485,901 | ) | ||
Inventories, net | $ | 8,324,176 | $ | 17,773,679 |
NOTE 12 - NOTES RECEIVABLE
Notes receivable are summarized as follows:
June 30, | December 31, | |||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Notes receivable as below: | ||||||
Due September 30, 2016, interest at 7.2% per annum | $ | 5,461,624 | $ | 10,578,574 | ||
Bank acceptance notes | 730,800 | 2,454,741 | ||||
Notes receivable | $ | 6,192,424 | $ | 13,033,315 |
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Details of Notes Receivable as of June 30, 2016 are as below:
Manner of | |||||
Index | Amount ($) | Counter party | Relationship | Nature | settlement |
1 | 5,461,624 | Yongkang HuiFeng Guarantee Co., Ltd |
No relationship beyond loan |
Receive interest income |
Not due |
2 | 300,927 | Kandi Changxing | Subsidiary of the JV Company |
Payments for sales |
Not due |
3 | 429,874 | Hohhot Xinhui Hengtong
Automobile Trade Co. Ltd. |
No relationship beyond loan |
Payments for sales |
Not due |
Details of Notes Receivable as of December 31, 2015 are as below:
Index | Amount ($) | Counter party | Relationship | Nature | Manner of settlement |
1 | 10,578,574 | Yongkang HuiFeng Guarantee Co., Ltd |
No relationship beyond loan |
Receive interest income |
Not due |
2 | 1,871,332 | Kandi Electric Vehicles Group Co., Ltd. |
Joint venture of the Company |
Payments for sales | Not due |
3 | 59,744 | Kandi Shanghai | Subsidiary of the JV
Company |
Payments for sales | Not due |
4 | 523,665 | Zhuhai Enpower electrical Limited |
No relationship beyond loan |
Payments for sales | Not due |
NOTE 13 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Plant and equipment consisted of the following:
June 30, | December 31, | |||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
At cost: | ||||||
Buildings | $ | 13,562,688 | $ | 13,883,211 | ||
Machinery and equipment | 7,534,141 | 7,804,097 | ||||
Office equipment | 479,883 | 395,328 | ||||
Motor vehicles | 327,487 | 335,227 | ||||
Moulds | 32,171,443 | 32,931,740 | ||||
54,075,642 | 55,349,603 | |||||
Less : Accumulated depreciation | ||||||
Buildings | $ | (3,897,932 | ) | $ | (3,755,582 | ) |
Machinery and equipment | (6,995,127 | ) | (7,108,925 | ) | ||
Office equipment | (242,463 | ) | (249,378 | ) | ||
Motor vehicles | (276,929 | ) | (271,495 | ) | ||
Moulds | (24,748,739 | ) | (23,385,363 | ) | ||
(36,161,190 | ) | (34,770,743 | ) | |||
Less: provision for impairment for fixed assets | (52,492 | ) | (53,734 | ) | ||
Plant and equipment, net | $ | 17,861,960 | $ | 20,525,126 |
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As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the net book value of plant and equipment pledged as collateral for bank loans was $9,497,645 and $9,949,661, respectively.
Depreciation expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, was $2,263,277 and $2,719,388, respectively. Depreciation expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, was $1,130,545 and $1,357,907, respectively.
NOTE 14 LAND USE RIGHTS
The Companys land use rights consisted of the following:
June 30, | December 31, | |||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Cost of land use rights | $ | 14,924,256 | $ | 15,276,957 | ||
Less: Accumulated amortization | (2,452,638 | ) | (2,341,836 | ) | ||
Land use rights, net | $ | 12,471,618 | $ | 12,935,121 |
As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the net book value of land use rights pledged as collateral for the Companys bank loans was $9,173,333 and $9,512,598, respectively. Also see Note 17.
The amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $153,836 and $195,227, respectively. The amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $83,849 and $97,848, respectively. Amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:
2016 (six months ) | $ | 153,836 | |
2017 | 307,672 | ||
2018 | 307,672 | ||
2019 | 307,672 | ||
2020 | 307,672 | ||
Thereafter | 11,087,094 | ||
Total | $ | 12,471,618 |
NOTE 15 - CONSTRUCTION-IN-PROGRESS
As of June 30, 2016, a total amount of advances to a supplier of RMB 353,000,000, or $53,113,537, made by Kandi Hainan to Nanjing Shangtong Auto Technologies Co., Ltd. (Nanjing Shangtong) for equipment purchases was included in Construction in Process (CIP). None of the CIP was transferred to property, plant and equipment as of June 30, 2016.
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Because the government of Hainan Province is enforcing a new plan to centralize the manufacturing in designated industry park, the Wanning facility will be relocated from Wanning City to Haikou City. In addition, all related expenses and assets disposal caused by the relocation were compensated by the local government. Currently Hainan facility is under construction. It is expected to be completed for production testing in the middle of 2017.
No depreciation is provided for CIP until such time as the facility is completed and placed into operation.
The contractual obligation under CIP of the Company as of June 30, 2016 is as follow:
Total in CIP as of | ||||||||||
Project | June
30, 2016 |
Contracted but not provided for |
Total contract amount |
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Kandi Hainan facility | $ | 54,448,198 | $ | 6,319,458 | $ | 60,767,655 | ||||
Total | $ | 54,448,198 | $ | 6,319,458 | $ | 60,767,655 |
As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had CIP amounting to $54,448,198 and $54,368,753, respectively.
No interest expense has been capitalized for CIP as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, as the Company did not get loans for CIP.
NOTE 16 SHORT TERM BANK LOANS
Short-term loans are summarized as follows:
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June 30, | December 31, | ||||
|
2016 | 2015 | ||||
Loans from China Ever-bright Bank |
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Interest rate 4.698% per annum, due October 28, 2016, secured by the assets of the Company, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming and his wife. |
11,736,136 | 12,013,492 | ||||
Loans from Hangzhou Bank |
||||||
Interest rate 4.60% per annum, due October 13, 2016, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Note 14 and Note 15. |
7,342,608 | 7,516,134 | ||||
Interest rate 4.82% per annum, due July 2, 2016 and extended to July 3, 2017, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Note 14 and Note 15. |
7,523,164 | 7,700,956 | ||||
Interest rate 4.85% per annum, due July 12, 2016 and extended to July 3, 2017, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Note 14 and Note 15. |
3,340,285 | 3,419,225 | ||||
Interest rate 4.35% per annum, due March 23, 2017, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Note 14 and Note 15. |
5,868,068 | - | ||||
Interest rate 5.35% per annum, paid off on March 22, 2016, secured by the assets of the Company. Also see Note 14 and Note 15. |
- | 6,006,746 | ||||
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$ | 35,810,260 | 36,656,553 |
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The interest expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were $874,397 and $1,195,911, respectively. The interest expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were $432,318 and $597,320, respectively.
As of June 30, 2016, the aggregate amount of short-term loans that was guaranteed by various third parties was $0.
NOTE 17 NOTES PAYABLE
By issuing bank notes payables rather than paying cash to suppliers, the Company can defer the payments until the date the bank notes payable are due. Simultaneously, the Company may need to deposit restricted cash in banks to back up the bank notes payable. The restricted cash deposited in banks will generate interest income.
Notes payable for June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were summarized as follows:
December | ||||||
June 30, | 31, | |||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Bank acceptance notes: | ||||||
Due May 12, 2016 | $ | - | $ | 2,310,287 | ||
Due June 17, 2016 | - | 1,540,191 | ||||
Due July 6, 2016 | 1,504,633 | - | ||||
Due July 14, 2016 | 225,695 | - | ||||
Due August 23, 2016 | 150,463 | - | ||||
Due September 30, 2016 | 150,463 | - | ||||
Due November 16, 2016 | 2,256,949 | - | ||||
Due December 23, 2016 | 429,874 | - | ||||
Total | $ | 4,718,077 | $ | 3,850,478 |
A bank acceptance note is a promised future payment or time draft, which is accepted and guaranteed by a bank and drawn on a deposit at the bank. The banker's acceptance specifies the amount of money, the date, and the person to which the payment is due.
After acceptance, the draft becomes an unconditional liability of the bank, but the holder of the draft can sell (exchange) it for cash at a discount to a buyer who is willing to wait until the maturity date for the funds in the deposit. $4,718,077 and $3,850,478 were held as collateral for the notes payable as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
NOTE 18 TAXES
(a) |
Corporation Income Tax |
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In accordance with the relevant tax laws and regulations of the PRC, the applicable corporate income tax (CIT) rate for Kandis subsidiaries are as below:
Company Name | Applicable Corporate Income Tax |
Kandi Vehicles | 15% |
Kandi New Energy | 25% |
Yongkang Scruo | 25% |
Kandi Hainan | 25% |
JV Company | 25% |
The Company, qualified as a high technology company in China, was entitled to pay a reduced CIT rate of 15%. After combining with the research and development tax credit of 25% on certain qualified research and development expenses, the final effective reduced income tax rate was 16.60% . The combined tax benefits were 49.58% . The actual effective income tax rate was reduced from 25% to 12.60% in the second quarter of 2016.
According to the PRC CIT reporting system, the CIT sales cut-off base is concurrent with the value-added tax (VAT), which should 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 is not done on an accrual basis but rather on a VAT taxable reporting basis. Therefore, when the Company adopted U.S. GAAP using an accrual basis, the sales cut-off CIT timing (due to the VAT reporting system) creates a temporary sales cut-off timing difference. This difference is reflected in the deferred tax assets or liabilities calculations on the income tax estimate reported elsewhere on the report.
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 June 30, 2016, the Company did 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 operations. The Company is subject to U.S. federal or state income tax examinations by the IRS and relevant state tax authorities for years after 2006. 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 June 30, 2016, 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 June 30, 2016, 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 f as of June 30, 2016 due to the net operating loss in 2016 and an accumulated net operating loss carry forward from prior years in the United States.
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Income tax expense (benefit) for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 is summarized as follows:
For Six Months Ended | ||||||
June 30, | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Current: | ||||||
Provision for CIT | $ | 4,408,966 | $ | 2,137,524 | ||
Provision for Federal Income Tax | - | - | ||||
Deferred: | ||||||
Provision for CIT | (4,645,415 | ) | - | |||
Income tax expense (benefit) | $ | (236,449 | ) | $ | 2,137,524 |
The Companys income tax benefit (expense) differs from the expected tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 (computed by applying the U.S. Federal Income Tax rate of 34% and PRC CIT rate of 25%, respectively, to income before income taxes) as follows:
For Six Months Ended | ||||||
June 30, | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Computed expected expense | $ | (4,690,864 | ) | $ | 2,021,518 | |
Favorable tax rate | (209,878 | ) | (1,660,950 | ) | ||
Permanent differences | 101,508 | 161,304 | ||||
Valuation allowance | 4,562,785 | 1,615,652 | ||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | $ | (236,449 | ) | $ | 2,137,524 |
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The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the Companys net deferred tax assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are summarized as follows:
June 30 | December 31 | |||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
Current portion: | ||||||
Deferred tax assets (liabilities): | ||||||
Expense | $ | (165,841 | ) | (272,953 | ) | |
Subtotal | (165,841 | ) | (272,953 | ) | ||
Deferred tax assets (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 | 1,094,501 | 290,850 | ||||
Other | - | (2,392,821 | ) | |||
Subtotal | 1,094,501 | (2,101,971 | ) | |||
Total deferred tax assets (liabilities) current portion | 928,660 | (2,374,924 | ) | |||
Non-current portion: | ||||||
Deferred tax assets (liabilities): | ||||||
Depreciation | (262,042 | ) | (353,115 | ) | ||
Loss carried forward | 4,562,785 | 7,645,386 | ||||
Valuation allowance | (4,562,785 | ) | (7,645,386 | ) | ||
Subtotal | (262,042 | ) | (353,115 | ) | ||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive gain | - | (1,240,467 | ) | |||
Subtotal | - | (1,240,467 | ) | |||
Total deferred tax assets non-current portion | (262,042 | ) | (1,593,582 | ) | ||
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | $ | 666,618 | (3,968,506 | ) |
(b) |
Tax Benefit (Holiday) Effect |
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For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the PRC CIT rate was 25%. Certain subsidiaries of the Company were entitled to tax benefit (holidays) for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
The combined effects of the income tax expense exemptions and reductions available to the Company for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
For the Six Months Ended | ||||||
June 30, | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Tax benefit (holiday) credit | $ | 209,878 | $ | 1,660,950 | ||
Basic net income per share effect | $ | 0.004 | $ | 0.036 |
NOTE 19 - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
(a) |
Stock Options |
On May 29, 2015, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the grant of stock options to purchase 4,900,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $9.72 per share to the Companys directors, officers and senior employees. The stock options will vest ratably over three years and expire on the tenth anniversary of the grant date. The Company valued the stock options at $39,990,540 and will amortize the stock compensation expense using the straight-line method over the service period from May 29, 2015 through May 29, 2018. The value of the options was estimated using the Black Scholes Model with an expected volatility of 90%, expected life of 10 years, risk-free interest rate of 2.23% and expected dividend yield of 0.00% .There was $11,108,483 stock compensation expense booked in the first half year of 2016.
The fair value of the 4,900,000 options issued to the employees and directors on May 29, 2015 is $8.1613 per share.
(b) |
Warrants |
We adopted the binomial tree valuation approach to estimate the fair value of the warrant. In binomial tree valuation approach, it is assumed that the life of the warrant(from Valuation Date to Expiration Date) is typically divided into many steps(or nodes). In each step there is a binomial stock price movement. With more steps, possible stock price paths are implicitly considered. Valuation of warrant is performed iteratively, starting at each of the final nodes (those that may be reached at the time of expiration), and then working backwards through the tree towards the first node (valuation date). The value computed at each stage is the value of the warrant at that point in time.
On June 26, 2013, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the 2013 Securities Purchase Agreement) with certain institutional investors (the Third Round Investors) that closed on July 1, 2013, pursuant to which the Company sold to the Third Round Investors, in a registered direct offering, an aggregate of 4,376,036 shares of the Companys common stock at a negotiated purchase price of $6.03 per share. Under the 2013 Securities Purchase Agreement, the Third Round Investors also received Series A warrants for the purchase of up to 1,750,415 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $7.24 per share and an option to make an additional investment in the form of Series B warrants and Series C warrants, Series B warrants to purchase a maximum aggregate of 728,936 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $7.24 per share and Series C warrants to purchase a maximum aggregate of 291,574 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $8.69 (the Third Round Warrants). As of June 30, 2014, all the Third Round Warrants had been exercised on a cash basis. In addition, the placement agent for this transaction also received warrants for the purchase of up to 262,562 shares of the Companys common stock with a fair value of $0.03 per share and an exercise price of $7.24 per share (the Third Round Placement Agent Warrants), which was expired on July 1, 2016 without any exercise. Based on the warrants agreement, they contains the downward ratchet protection and anti-dilution terms, so we clarified these warrants as liabilities on the balance sheet.
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On January 15, 2014, the Company sold to certain institutional investors warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,429,393 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $15 per share (the January 2014 Warrants) for a total purchase price of approximately $14,294. According to the warrant subscription agreement by and among the Company and the holders, the exercise price was reduced by a credit of $0.01, which reflected the price per warrant share paid in connection with the issuance of the January 2014 Warrants. Consequently, the effective exercise price per warrant share is $14.99. The January 2014 Warrants expired on January 30, 2015 and no investors exercised their warrants.
On March 19, 2014, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain purchasers (the Fourth Round Investors), pursuant to which the Company sold to the Fourth Round Investors, in a registered direct offering, an aggregate of 606,000 shares of common stock, at a negotiated purchase price of $18.24 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $11,053,440, before deducting fees to the placement agent and other estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. As part of the transaction, the Fourth Round Investors also received warrants for the purchase of up to 90,900 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $22.80 per share (the Fourth Round Warrants). In addition, the placement agent for this transaction also received warrants for the purchase of up to 36,360 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $22.80 per share, which was adjusted to $9.72 on July 27, 2015. The Fourth Round Warrants have a term of eighteen months and are exercisable by the holders at any time after the date of issuance. On August 8, 2015, the Company extended the expiration date of these warrants from September 21, 2015 to January 20, 2016, among these warrants, 44,783 share were exercised in January 2016 and the rest warrant shares were expired and without exercise. Based on the warrants agreement, they contains the downward ratchet protection and anti-dilution terms, so we clarified these warrants as liabilities on the balance sheet
On September 4, 2014, the Company entered in a securities purchase agreement with certain purchasers (the Fifth Round Investors), pursuant to which the Company sold to the Fifth Round Investors, in a registered direct offering, an aggregate of 4,127,908 shares of its common stock at a price of $17.20 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $71 million, before deducting fees to the placement agent and other estimated offering expenses payable by the Company (the Fifth Round Financing). As part of the transaction, the Fifth Round Investors also received warrants for the purchase of up to 743,024 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $21.50 per share (the Fifth Round Warrants), which was adjusted to $9.72 on July 27, 2015. The Fifth Round Warrants have a term of seventeen months and are exercisable by the holders at any time after the date of issuance. On August 8, 2015, the Company extended the expiration date of these warrants from February 4, 2016 to June 3, 2016, and as of now these warrants were expired without any exercise. In addition, the placement agent for this transaction also received warrants for the purchase of up to 206,395 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $20.64 per share, which was adjusted to as exercise price of $9.72 per share in December 2015 due to its financial consulting service. The placement agents warrants are exercisable for a term of seventeen months after six months from the issuance. As of June 30, 2016, the fair value of the Fifth Round Placement Agent Warrants was $0.01 per share based on the fair value of $0.0085 under the binomial tree valuation approach. Based on the warrants agreement, they contains the downward ratchet protection and anti-dilution terms, so we clarified these warrants as liabilities on the balance sheet.
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NOTE 20 STOCK AWARD
In connection with the appointment of Mr. Henry Yu as a member of the Board of Directors (the Board), and as compensation, the Board authorized the Company to provide Mr. Henry Yu with 5,000 shares of Company's restricted common stock every six months, beginning in July 2011.
As compensation for having Mr. Jerry Lewin to serve as a member of the Board, the Board authorized the Company to provide Mr. Jerry Lewin with 5,000 shares of Company's restricted common stock every six months, beginning in August 2011.
As compensation for having Ms. Kewa Luo to serve as the Companys investor relation officer, the Board authorized the Company to provide Ms. Kewa Luo with 5,000 shares of Company's common stock every six months, beginning in September 2013.
The fair value of stock awards based on service is determined based on the closing price of the common stock on the date the shares are granted. The compensation costs for awards of common stock are recognized over the requisite service period of six months.
On December 30, 2013, the Board approved a proposal (as submitted by the Compensation Committee) of an award for selected executives and other key employees comprising a total of 335,000 shares of common stock for each fiscal year, beginning with the 2013 fiscal year, under the Companys 2008 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (the Plan), if the Companys Non-GAAP Net Income for the current fiscal year increased by 10% comparing to that of the prior year. The specific number of shares of common stock to be issued in respect of such award could proportionally increase or decrease if the actual Non-GAAP Net Income increase is more or less than 10%. Non-GAAP Net Income means the Companys net income for a particular year calculated in accordance with GAAP, excluding option-related expenses, stock award expenses, and the effects caused by the change of fair value of financial derivatives. For example, if Non-GAAP Net Income for the 2014 fiscal year increased by 10% compared to the Non-GAAP Net Income for the 2013 fiscal year, the selected executives and other key employees each would be granted his or her target amount of common stock of the Company. If Non-GAAP Net Income in 2014 is less than Non-GAAP Net Income in 2013, then no common stock would be granted. If Non-GAAP Net Income in 2014 increased compared to Non-GAAP Net Income in 2013 but the increase is less than 10%, then the target amount of the common stock grant would be proportionately decreased. If Non-GAAP Net Income in 2014 increased compared to Non- GAAP Net Income in 2013 but the increase is more than 10%, then the target amount of the common stock grant would be proportionately increased up to 200% of the target amount. Any such increase in the grant would be subject to the total number of shares available under the Plan, and the Companys Board and shareholders will need to approve an increase in the number of shares reserved under the Plan if the number of shares originally reserved is used up. On May 20, 2015, the shareholders of the Company approved an increase of 9,000,000 shares under the Plan at its annual meeting. The fair value of each award granted under the Plan is determined based on the closing price of the Companys stock on the date of grant of the award. In the first half year of 2016, there was $4,003,250 for employee stock award expense recognized in General and Administrative Expenses.
The stock award was below starting from 2013 based on the above award plan:
Issue Date | For Year | Shares |
May 22, 2014 | 2013 | 801,163 |
April 15, 2015 / June 12, 2015 | 2014 | 670,000 |
April 13, 2016 | 2015 | 670,000 |
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NOTE 21 INTANGIBLE ASSETS | |
The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible assets other than goodwill: |
June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||
Remaining | |||||||||
2016 | 2015 | ||||||||
useful life | |||||||||
Gross carrying amount: | |||||||||
Trade name | 5.5 years | $ | 492,235 | $ | 492,235 | ||||
Customer relations | 5.5 years | 304,086 | 304,086 | ||||||
796,321 | 796,321 | ||||||||
Less : Accumulated amortization | |||||||||
Trade name | $ | (211,442 | ) | $ | (186,069 | ) | |||
Customer relations | (130,621 | ) | (114,946 | ) | |||||
(342,063 | ) | (301,015 | ) | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | $ | 454,258 | $ | 495,306 |
The aggregate amortization expense for those intangible assets that continue to be amortized is reflected in amortization of intangible assets in the consolidated statements of income, and comprehensive income were $20,524 and $20,524 for the three-months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $41,048 and $41,048 for the six-months period ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:
2016(six months) | $ | 41,048 | |
2017 | 82,095 | ||
2018 | 82,095 | ||
2019 | 82,095 | ||
2020 | 82,095 | ||
Thereafter | 84,830 | ||
Total | $ | 454,258 |
NOTE 22 SUMMARIZED INFORMATION OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT IN THE JV COMPANY
The Companys consolidated net income includes the Companys proportionate share of the net income or loss of the Companys equity method investees. When the Company records its proportionate share of net income in such investees, it increases equity income (loss) net in the Companys consolidated statements of income and the Companys carrying value in that investment. Conversely, when the Company records its proportionate share of a net loss in such investees, it decreases equity income (loss) net in the Companys consolidated statements of income and the Companys carrying value in that investment. All intra-entity profits and losses with the Companys equity method investees have been eliminated.
Kandi Electric Vehicles Group Co., Ltd. (the JV Company)
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In March 2013, pursuant to a joint venture agreement (the JV Agreement) entered into between Kandi Vehicles and Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Guorun), a 99%-owned subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. (Geely), the parties established Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicles Co., Ltd. (the JV Company) to develop, manufacture and sell electric vehicles (EVs) and related auto parts. Each of Kandi Vehicles and Shanghai Guorun has 50% ownership interest in the JV Company. In the fourth quarter of 2013, Kandi Vehicles entered into an ownership transfer agreement with the JV Company pursuant to which Kandi Vehicles transferred 100% of its ownership in Kandi Changxing to the JV Company. As a result, the Company indirectly has 50% economic interest in Kandi Changxing through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company after this transfer. In November 2013, Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicles Jinhua Co., Ltd. (Kandi Jinhua) was formed by the JV Company. The JV Company has 100% ownership interest in Kandi Jinhua, and the Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest in Kandi Jinhua. In November 2013, Zhejiang JiHeKang Electric Vehicle Sales Co., Ltd. (JiHeKang) was formed by the JV Company. The JV Company has 100% ownership interest in JiHeKang, and the Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest in JiHeKang. In December 2013, the JV Company entered into an ownership transfer agreement with Shanghai Guorun pursuant to which the JV Company acquired 100% ownership of Kandi Electric Vehicles (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Kandi Shanghai). As a result, Kandi Shanghai is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the JV Company, and the Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest in Kandi Shanghai. In January 2014, Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicles Jiangsu Co., Ltd. (Kandi Jiangsu) was formed by the JV Company. The JV Company has 100% ownership interest in Kandi Jiangsu, and the Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest in Kandi Jiangsu. In addition, In July 2013, Zhejiang ZuoZhongYou Electric Vehicle Service Co., Ltd. (the Service Company) was formed. The JV Company had a 19% ownership interest in the Service Company. In March 2014, the JV Company changed its name to Kandi Electric Vehicles Group Co., Ltd. In August 2015, the JV Company transferred its shares of the Service Company to Shanghai Guorun and Kandi Vehicles for 9.5% respectively. As the result, the JV Company no longer has any ownership of the Service Company since the transfer. In November 2015, Hangzhou Puma Investment Management Co., Ltd. (Puma Investment) was formed by the JV Company. The JV Company has 50% ownership interest in Puma Investment and the Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 25% economic interest in Puma Investment. In November 2015,Hangzhou JiHeKang Electric Vehicle Service Co., Ltd. (JiHeKang Service Company) was formed by the JV Company. The JV Company has 100% ownership interest in JiHeKang Service Company and the Company, indirectly through its 50% ownership interest in the JV Company, has 50% economic interest in JiHeKang Service Company.
As of June 30, 2016, the JV Company consolidated the following entities on its financial statements: (1) 100% interest in Kandi Changxing; (2) 100% interest in Kandi Jinhua; (3) 100% interest in JiHeKang; (4) 100% interest in Kandi Shanghai; (5) 100% interest in Kandi Jiangsu; (6) 100% interest in JiHeKang Service; and (7) 50% interest in Puma Investment. The Company accounted for its investments in the JV Company under the equity method of accounting as the Company has 50% ownership interest in the JV Company. Therefore, the Companys consolidated net income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2016, included equity income from the JV Company during such periods.
The combined results of operations and financial position of the JV Company are summarized below:
Three months ended | ||||||
June 30, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Condensed income statement information: | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 111,767,049 | $ | 68,952,347 | ||
Gross income | 14,663,818 | 10,652,743 | ||||
% of net sales | 13.1% | 15.4% | ||||
Net income | 8,626,568 | 1,585,902 | ||||
% of net sales | 7.7% | 2.3% | ||||
Companys equity in net income of JV | $ | 4,313,284 | $ | 792,951 |
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Six months ended | ||||||
June 30, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Condensed income statement information: | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 111,271,482 | $ | 99,517,343 | ||
Gross income | 13,601,171 | 18,633,407 | ||||
% of net sales | 12.2% | 18.7% | ||||
Net income | 558,120 | 2,389,123 | ||||
% of net sales | 0.5% | 2.4% | ||||
Companys equity in net income of JV | $ | 279,060 | $ | 1,194,562 |
June 30, | December 31, | |||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Condensed balance sheet information: | ||||||
Current assets | $ | 515,423,390 | $ | 455,368,595 | ||
Noncurrent assets | 187,524,341 | 191,145,583 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 702,947,731 | $ | 646,514,178 | ||
Current liabilities | 480,254,843 | 429,487,683 | ||||
Noncurrent liabilities | 45,637,248 | 36,348,514 | ||||
Equity | 177,055,640 | 180,677,981 | ||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 702,947,731 | $ | 646,514,178 |
During the first half year of 2016, 100% of the JV Companys revenues were derived from the sales of EV products in the PRC with a total of 7,200 units sold, 2,128 units of which were direct sales through the distribution company, JiHeKang, and the rest were sold for the Micro Public Transportation Program (MPT,or the EV-Share Program). As the Company only has a 50% ownership interest in the JV Company and accounted for its investments in the JV Company under the equity method of accounting, the Company didnt consolidate the JV Companys financial results but included the equity income from the JV Company during such periods.
Note: The following table illustrates the captions used in the Companys Income Statements for its equity basis investments in the JV Company.
Changes in the Companys equity method investment in the JV Company for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
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Six Months ended | ||||||
June 30, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Investment in JV Company, beginning of the period, | $ | 90,337,899 | $ | 83,309,095 | ||
Share of profit | 279,060 | 1,194,561 | ||||
Intercompany transaction elimination | (183,981 | ) | (658,480 | ) | ||
Year 2015 unrealized profit realized | 1,084 | 184,442 | ||||
Exchange difference | (2,087,212 | ) | 336,842 | |||
Investment in JV Company, end of the period | $ | 88,346,850 | $ | 84,366,460 |
Sales to the Companys customers, the JV Company and its subsidiaries, for the three months ended June 30, 2016 were $47,468,815 or 86% of the Companys total revenue, an increase of 4.3% of the sales to the JV Company from the same quarter last year. Sales to the Companys customers, the JV Company and its subsidiaries, for the six months ended June 30, 2016 were $60,943,790 or 58% of the Companys total revenue, a decrease of 18.3% of the sales to the JV Company from the same quarter last year. The sales to the JV Company and its subsidiaries were primarily the sales of battery packs, body parts, EV drive motors, EV controllers, air conditioning units and other auto parts, the breakdown of the sales to the JV Company and its subsidiaries is as follows:
Three Months ended | ||||||
June 30, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
JV Company | $ | 41,919,634 | $ | - | ||
Kandi Changxing | 1,657,335 | 17,633,894 | ||||
Kandi Shanghai | 3,766,230 | 27,869,812 | ||||
Kandi Jinhua | (5,197 | ) | 11,649 | |||
Kandi Jiangsu | 130,813 | - | ||||
Total sales to JV | $ | 47,468,815 | $ | 45,515,355 |
Six Months ended | ||||||
June 30, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
JV Company | $ | 55,005,270 | $ | - | ||
Kandi Changxing | 1,817,932 | 35,239,196 | ||||
Kandi Shanghai | 3,924,432 | 37,729,131 | ||||
Kandi Jinhua | 47,067 | 1,602,032 | ||||
Kandi Jiangsu | 149,089 | - | ||||
Total sales to JV | $ | 60,943,790 | $ | 74,570,359 |
As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the net amount due from the JV Company was $122,807,165 and $76,172,471, respectively, of which the majority was the balances with the JV Company, Kandi Jinhua, Kandi Changxing, Kandi Jiangsu and Kandi Shanghai. The breakdown is as below:
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June 30, | December 31, | |||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Kandi Shanghai | $ | 3,494,808 | $ | (4,488,379 | ) | |
Kandi Changxing | 18,456,112 | 3,249,445 | ||||
Kandi Jinhua | 5,284,593 | 6,218,177 | ||||
Kandi Jiangsu | 149,028 | 11,453 | ||||
JV Company | 95,422,624 | 71,181,775 | ||||
Consolidated JV | $ | 122,807,165 | $ | 76,172,471 |
The amount due from the JV Company of $ 22,569,491.46 was a one-year entrusted loan that Kandi Vehicle lent to the JV Company from December 16, 2015 to June 15, 2016 and then extended to December 16, 2016 carrying an annual interest rate 8.7%, which will not be adjusted after the withdrawal during the lending period. The loan was organized by Bank of Communications Hangzhou Zhongan Branch as the agent bank between Kandi Vehicle and the JV Company. Entrusted loans are commonly found in China, where direct borrowing and lending between commercial enterprises are restricted.
NOTE 23 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Guarantees and pledged collateral for third party bank loans
As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company provided guarantees for the following third parties:
(1) |
Guarantees for bank loans |
June 30, | December 31, | |||||
Guarantee provided to | 2016 | 2015 | ||||
Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd. | 4,363,435 | 4,466,555 | ||||
Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. | 3,009,266 | 3,080,383 | ||||
Kandi Electric Vehicles Group Co., Ltd. | 48,900,565 | 50,056,216 | ||||
Total | $ | 56,273,265 | $ | 57,603,154 |
On March 15, 2013, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor of Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. (NGCL) from March 15, 2016 to March 15, 2018 for NGCL's loan amount of $3,009,266 from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Jinhua Branch with related loan period from March 15, 2013 to March 15, 2016, which was extended to September 15, 2016. NGCL is not related to the Company but it has provided guarantees for the Company in the past due to industry customs. Under this guarantee contract, the Company agreed to perform all obligations of NGCL under the loan contract if NGCL fails to perform its obligations as set forth therein.
On July 20, 2015, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the JV Company from July 20, 2016 to July 19, 2018 for the bank loans of $ 11,284,746 from Bank of China with related loan period from July 20, 2015 to July 19, 2016. Under this guarantee contract, the Company agreed to perform all obligations of the JV Company under the loan contract if the JV Company fails to perform its obligations as set forth therein.
On September 29, 2015, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor of Zhejiang Shuguang Industrial Co., Ltd. (ZSICL) from September 29, 2015 to September 28, 2018 for the bank loan amount of $4,363,435 from Ping An Bank with related loan period from September 29, 2015 to September 28, 2016. ZSICL is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company agreed to perform all obligations of ZSICL under the loan contract if ZSICL fails to perform its obligations as set forth therein.
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On December 14, 2015, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the JV Company from December 14, 2016 to December 13, 2018 for the bank loans of $37,615,819 from China Import & Export Bank with related loan period from December 14, 2015 to December 13, 2016. Under this guarantee contract, the Company agreed to perform all obligations of the JV Company under the loan contract if the JV Company fails to perform its obligations as set forth therein.
For the Company guarantee for NGCL and ZSIC, it is a common practice that among companies in the region of the PRC in which the Company is located to exchange guarantees for bank debts with no additional consideration given. It is considered a favor for favor business practice and is commonly required by Chinese lending banks. Now with Kandis creditability improvement in the bank, the related banks have no requirement to ask the third party to provide the company guarantee for Kandi, and then the Company shall also quit from the guarantee for them accordingly in the proper time.
The Company was a party to enter into contracts to indemnify a third party for certain liabilities, and as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company guaranteed the third partys long-term loan from other companies amounting to $56,273,265 and $57,603,154 that matured at various times in 2018, as a guarantor. In most cases, the Company cannot estimate the potential amount of future payments under these indemnities until events arise that would result in a liability under the indemnities. The Company believes that the liabilities for potential future payments of these guarantees and indemnities are not probable.
(2) |
Pledged collateral for a third partys bank loans |
As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, none of the Companys land use rights or plant and equipment were pledged as collateral securing bank loans to third parties.
NOTE 24 SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company has only one single operating segment. The Companys revenue and long-lived assets are primarily derived from and located in the PRC. The Company only has operations in the PRC.
The following table sets forth revenues by geographic area for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively:
Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||
Sales Revenue | Percentage | Sales Revenue | Percentage | |||||||||
Overseas | $ | 1,614,384 | 2% | $ | 1,944,172 | 2% | ||||||
China | 104,260,877 | 98% | 89,800,374 | 98% | ||||||||
Total | $ | 105,875,261 | 100% | $ | 91,744,546 | 100% |
The following table sets forth revenues by geographic area for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively:
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Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||
Sales Revenue | Percentage | Sales Revenue | Percentage | |||||||||
Overseas | $ | 992,662 | 2% | $ | 1,157,676 | 2% | ||||||
China | 54,224,706 | 98% | 46,805,784 | 98% | ||||||||
Total | $ | 55,217,368 | 100% | $ | 47,963,460 | 100% |
NOTE 25 Related Party Transactions
The Board of Directors must approve all related party transactions. All material related party transactions will be made or entered into on terms that are no less favorable to the Company than can be obtained from unaffiliated third parties.
The following table lists the sales to related parties(other than the JV Company) as of the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015:
June 30, | June 30, | |||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Service Company | 769,065 | - | ||||
Total | $ | 769,065 | - |
The details for amount due from related parties (other than the JV Company) as at the June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as below:
June 30, | December 31, | |||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Service Company | 10,957,632 | 40,606,162 | ||||
Total due from related party | $ | 10,957,632 | 40,606,162 |
The following table lists the sales to related parties (other than the JV Company) as of the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015:
June 30, | June 30, | |||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Service Company | 3,977,568 | - | ||||
Total | $ | 3,977,568 | - |
The Company has 9.5% ownership of the Service Company and Mr.Hu, Chairman and CEO of the Company, has 13% ownership of the Service Company. The main transactions between the Company and the Service Company is that the Service Company needs to buy battery for the speed upgrade and also EV parts for the repairing and maintenance for its operating electric vehicles.
For any transactions with JV Company, please refer to Note 22 for the details.
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Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology, such as may, will, should, could, expect, plan, anticipate, believe, estimate, project, predict, intend, potential or continue or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain such terms.
In addition, these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding implementing our business strategy; development and marketing of our products; our estimates of future revenue and profitability; our expectations regarding future expenses, including research and development, sales and marketing, manufacturing and general and administrative expenses; difficulty or inability to raise additional financing, if needed, on terms acceptable to us; our estimates regarding our capital requirements and our needs for additional financing; attracting and retaining customers and employees; sources of revenue and anticipated revenue; and competition in our market.
Forward-looking statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. All of our forward-looking information is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expected. Although it is not possible to identify all factors, these risks and uncertainties include the risk factors and the timing of any of those risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and those set forth from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These documents are available on the SECs Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System at http://www.sec.gov.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
This section should be read together with the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the attached condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.
Policy affecting options and warrants
Our 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. Our expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of our common 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 recognition is based on awards expected to vest. There were no estimated forfeitures. ASC standards require forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods, if necessary, if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
Our warrant costs are recorded in liabilities in accordance with ASC 480, ASC 505 and ASC 815. The fair value of a warrant is estimated using the binomial tree valuation approach. In binomial tree valuation approach, it is assumed that the life of the warrant(from Valuation Date to Expiration Date) is typically divided into many steps(or nodes). In each step there is a binomial stock price movement. With more steps, possible stock price paths are implicitly considered. Valuation of warrant is performed iteratively, starting at each of the final nodes (those that may be reached at the time of expiration), and then working backwards through the tree towards the first node (valuation date). The value computed at each stage is the value of the warrant at that point in time.
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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 our accounts receivable and inventories.
Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at net realizable value. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded in the period when a loss is probable based on an assessment of specific factors, such as troubled collection, historical experience, accounts aging, ongoing business relations 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. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we recorded no allowance for doubtful accounts. This determination was made per our managements judgment, which was based on their best knowledge.
Inventory is 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. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to its net realizable value are made, if required, for estimated excess, obsolescence, or impaired balances. 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.
Although we believe that there is little likelihood that actual results will differ materially from 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, we could realize significant write downs for slow-moving inventories or uncollectible accounts receivable.
Revenue Recognition
Our revenue recognition policy plays a key role in our consolidated financial statements. Revenues represent the invoiced value of goods sold, recognized upon the shipment of goods to customers, and revenues are recognized when all of the following criteria are met:
1. |
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; |
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2. |
Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; |
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3. |
The seller's price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and |
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4. |
Collectability is reasonably assured. |
The revenue recognition policies for our legacy products, including EV products, EV parts and Off-road vehicles, are the same: When the products are delivered, the associated risk of loss is deemed transferred, and at that time we recognize revenue.
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Warranty Liability
Most of our non-EV products (the Legacy Products) are exported out of China to foreign countries that have legal and regulatory requirements with which we are not familiar with. Development of warranty policies for our Legacy Products in each of these countries would be virtually impossible and prohibitively expensive. Therefore, we provide price incentives and free parts to our customers and in exchange, our customers establish appropriate warranty policies and assume warranty responsibilities. Consequently, warranty issues are taken into consideration during the price negotiation for our products. The free parts are delivered along with the products, and when products are sold, the related parts are recorded as cost of goods sold. Due to the reliable quality of our products, we have been able to maintain this warranty policy and we have not had any product liabilities attributed to the quality of our products.
For the EV products that we sell in China, there is an eight-year or 120,000 kilometer manufacturer warranty. This warranty affects us through our participation and investment in the JV Company, which manufactures the EV products.
Results of Operations
Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
The following table sets forth the amounts and percentage relationship to revenue of certain items in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
% of | % of | Change in | Change | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2016 | Revenue | June 30, 2015 | Revenue | Amount | in % | |||||||||||||
REVENUES, NET | $ | 55,217,368 | 100.0% | $ | 47,963,460 | 100.0% | 7,253,908 | 15.1% | ||||||||||
COST OF GOODS SOLD | 46,762,331 | 84.7% | 41,471,997 | 86.5% | 5,290,334 | 12.8% | ||||||||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 8,455,037 | 15.3% | 6,491,463 | 13.5% | 1,963,574 | 30.2% | ||||||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development | 494,193 | 0.9% | 571,621 | 1.2% | (77,428 | ) | (13.5% | ) | ||||||||||
Selling and marketing | 730,443 | 1.3% | 75,516 | 0.2% | 654,927 | 867.3% | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 9,625,194 | 17.4% | 3,845,013 | 8.0% | 5,780,181 | 150.3% | ||||||||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 10,849,830 | 19.6% | 4,492,150 | 9.4% | 6,357,680 | 141.5% | ||||||||||||
INCOME(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | (2,394,793 | ) | (4.3% | ) | 1,999,313 | 4.2% | (4,394,106 | ) | (219.8% | ) | ||||||||
OTHER INCOME(EXPENSE): | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 785,152 | 1.4% | 722,843 | 1.5% | 62,309 | 8.6% | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (432,318 | ) | (0.8% | ) | (597,320 | ) | (1.2% | ) | 165,002 | (27.6% | ) | |||||||
Change in fair value of financial instruments | 526,558 | 1.0% | 4,003,044 | 8.3% | (3,476,486 | ) | (86.8% | ) | ||||||||||
Government grants | 1,503,384 | 2.7% | 92,863 | 0.2% | 1,410,521 | 1518.9% | ||||||||||||
Share of profit after tax of JV | 4,918,633 | 8.9% | 251,167 | 0.5% | 4,667,466 | 1858.3% | ||||||||||||
Other income, net | 286,790 | 0.5% | 82,207 | 0.2% | 204,583 | 248.9% | ||||||||||||
Total other income, net | 7,588,199 | 13.7% | 4,554,804 | 9.5% | 3,033,395 | 66.6% | ||||||||||||
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 5,193,406 | 9.4% | 6,554,117 | 13.7% | (1,360,711 | ) | (20.8% | ) | ||||||||||
INCOME TAX BENEFIT (EXPENSE) | (2,400,226 | ) | (4.3% | ) | (1,128,615 | ) | (2.4% | ) | (1,271,611 | ) | 112.7% | |||||||
NET INCOME | 2,793,180 | 5.1% | 5,425,502 | 11.3% | (2,632,322 | ) | (48.5% | ) |
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(a) |
Revenue |
For the three months ended June 30, 2016, our revenue was $55,217,368 compared to $47,963,460 for the same period of 2015, an increase of $7,253,908 or 15.1% . The increase in revenue was mainly due to the increase in EV parts sales during this period. The majority of the EV parts sales were battery sales.
The following table summarizes our revenues as well as the number of units sold by product types for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015:
Three Months Ended June 30 | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Sales | Sales | |||||
EV parts | $ | 53,823,619 | $ | 46,637,471 | ||
EV products | - | - | ||||
Off-road vehicles | 1,393,749 | 1,325,989 | ||||
Total | $ | 55,217,368 | $ | 47,963,460 |
EV Parts
Among our total revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2016, approximately $53,823,619 resulted from the sale of EV parts, an increase of $7,186,148 or 15.4% compared to $46,637,471 for the same period of 2015. Our EV parts sales primarily consisted of the sales of battery packs, body parts, EV drive motors, EV controllers, air conditioning units and other auto parts to the JV Company for manufacturing of EV products.
EV Products
Among our total revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2016, there was no EV products sales, because the manufacture of EV products was transferred to the JV Company based on the JV Agreement. Under the JV Agreement with our joint venture partner, Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co., Ltd., since March 2013, our EV products manufacturing business has been gradually transferred to the JV Company, such transfer was completed at the end of 2014. We are now primarily responsible for supplying the JV Company with EV parts and the JV Company is primarily responsible for the production of EV products.
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Off-Road Vehicles
Among our total revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2016, approximately $1,393,749 or 2.5%, resulted from the sale of off-road vehicles. The off-road vehicles revenue increased $67,760, or 5.1% compared to $1,325,989 for the same period of 2015, mainly from its organic growth.
(b) |
Cost of goods sold |
Cost of goods sold was $46,762,331 during the three months ended June 30, 2016, representing an increase of $5,290,334, or 12.8%, compared to the same period of 2015. This increase was mainly due to the increase in corresponding sales.
(c) |
Gross profit |
Gross profit for the second quarter of 2016 increased 30.2% to $8,455,037, compared to $6,491,463 for the same period last year. Margin by product is as below:
Three Months Ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales | Cost | Gross Profit | Margin % | Sales | Cost | Margin % | ||||||||||||||||||
Profit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
EV parts | $ | 53,823,619 | 45,518,502 | 8,305,117 | 15.4% | $ | 46,637,471 | 40,379,853 | 6,257,618 | 13.4% | ||||||||||||||
EV products | - | - | - | 0.0% | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
Off-road vehicles | 1,393,749 | 1,243,829 | 149,920 | 10.8% | 1,325,989 | 1,092,144 | 233,845 | 17.6% | ||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 55,217,368 | 46,762,331 | 8,455,037 | 15.3% | $ | 47,963,460 | 41,471,997 | 6,491,463 | 13.5% |
The overall margin increased from 13.5% of the second quarter of 2015 to 15.3% of the same period of 2016.The main reason for the increase was the reduction in the material purchase cost for the battery packs.
(d) |
Selling and distribution expenses |
Selling and distribution expenses were $730,443 for the second quarter of 2016, compared to $75,516 for the same period last year, an increase of $654,927 or 867.3% . This increase was primarily due to the product maintenance expense in battery in this period, which will be amortized for the next eight years.
(e) |
General and administrative expenses |
General and administrative expenses were $9,625,194 for the second quarter of 2016, compared to $3,845,013 for the same period of last year, an increase of $5,780,181 or 150.3% . For the three months ended June 30, 2016, general and administrative expenses included $ 8,269,691 in expenses for common stock awards and stock options to employees and consultants, compared to $3,481,809 for the same period in 2015. Excluding stock award costs, our net general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2016 were $1,355,503, an increase of $ 992,299, or 273.2%, from $363,204 for the same period of 2015. The increase was primarily due to a one-time expense reversal in the second quarter of 2015 and also the significant exchange loss due to Chinese Yuan depreciation in the period of 2016.
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Research and development |
Research and development expenses were $494,193 for the second quarter of 2016, a decrease of $77,428 or 13.5% compared to $571,621 for the same period last year. This decrease was primarily due to the materials spending decrease for the research projects in the second quarter of 2016.
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Government grants |
Government grants were $1,503,384 for the second quarter of 2016, an increase of $1,410,521 or 1518.9% compared to $92,863 for the same period of last year mainly due to the receipt of the government allowance for Kandi Hainan relocation for $1,421,976.
(h) |
Interest income |
Interest income was $785,152 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016, an increase of $62,309 compared to $722,843 for the same period of last year. This change was primarily due to the entrusted loan rate increased from 5.88% in the second quarter of 2015 to 8.7% in the same quarter of 2016.
(i) |
Interest expense |
Interest expense was $432,318 for the second quarter of 2016, a decrease of $165,002 compared to $597,320 for the same period of last year. This change was primarily due to the renewed loans with a lower interest rate in year 2016. In 2015, China People Bank reduced the one-year loan interest rate for five times from 5.6% at the beginning of 2015 to 4.35% in October of 2015, so all the renewed loans in 2016 have a lower interest rate from the year beginning compared to the same period of 2015.
(j) |
Change in fair value of financial instruments |
For the second quarter of 2016, the gain related to changes in the fair value of derivative liability relating to the warrants issued to the investors and a placement agent was $526,558, a decrease of $3,476,486 compared to the same period last year. The decrease was due to the change of the fair value valuation for 468,957 warrant shares during the period and the expiration of 743,024 warrants shares at June 30, 2016.
(k) |
Share of profit after tax of the JV Company |
For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the JV Companys net sales was $111,767,049, gross profit was $14,663,818, and net profit was $8,626,568. We accounted for our investments in the JV Company under the equity method of accounting as we have a 50% ownership interest in the JV Company. As a result, we recorded 50% of the JV Companys profit for $4,313,284 for the second quarter of 2016. After eliminating intra-entity profits and losses, our share of the after tax profit of the JV Company was $4,918,633 for the second quarter of 2016, an increase of $4,667,466 compared to $251,167 for the same period last year. The increase of the JV Companys profits was primarily due to the increase in sales and the receipt of the government subsidy in the second quarter of 2016.
During the second quarter of 2016, a total of 7,200 units of EV products were sold by the JV Company, an increase of 61.9% compared to 4,446 units sold in the same period of 2015.
(l) |
Other income, net |
Net other income was $286,790 for the second quarter of 2016, an increase of $ 204,583 or 248.9% compared to $82,207 for the same period of last year, which was primarily due to a rental income from one of our factory facilities from one client starting from March 1, 2016 to February 28, 2021.
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(m) |
Net income from continuing operation |
Net income was $2,793,180 for the second quarter of 2016, a decrease of $2,632,322 or 48.5% compared to $5,425,502 for the same period of last year. The decrease of net income is a result of significant impact from: 1) $3,476,486 for change of the fair value of financial derivatives , which were $526,558 and $4,003,044 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively; 2) $4,787,882 for the employee stock compensation expense, which were $8,269,691 and $3,481,809 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 respectively. Excluding the change of the fair value of financial derivatives and the employee stock compensation expense, our non-GAAP net income was $10,536,313 for the second quarter of 2016 as compared to non-GAAP net income of $4,904,267 for the same period of 2015, an increase of $5,632,046. This increase in non-GAAP net income was primarily attributable to the growth of revenue and gross profits, net profits from JV company and government subsidy income during the second quarter of 2016 comparing to its corresponding quarter last year.
We make reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures, i.e., the adjusted net income. Management believes that such adjusted financial result is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because it presents a meaningful measure of corporate performance. See the non-GAAP reconciliation table below. Any non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for, and should only be read in conjunction with measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Three Months Ended | ||||||
June 30, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
GAAP net income from continuing operations | $ | 2,793,180 | $ | 5,425,502 | ||
Stock award expenses | 8,269,691 | 3,481,809 | ||||
Change of the fair value of financial derivatives | (526,558 | ) | (4,003,044 | ) | ||
Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations | $ | 10,536,313 | $ | 4,904,267 |
Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
The following table sets forth the amounts and percentage relationship to revenue of certain items in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
June 30, | % of | June 30, | % of | Change in | Change | |||||||||||||
2016 | Revenue | 2015 | Revenue | Amount | in % | |||||||||||||
REVENUES, NET | $ | 105,875,261 | 100.0% | $ | 91,744,546 | 100.0% | 14,130,715 | 15.4% | ||||||||||
COST OF GOODS SOLD | 90,702,126 | 85.7% | 78,882,350 | 86.0% | 11,819,776 | 15.0% | ||||||||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 15,173,135 | 14.3% | 12,862,196 | 14.0% | 2,310,939 | 18.0% | ||||||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development | 700,161 | 0.7% | 1,142,641 | 1.2% | (442,480 | ) | (38.7% | ) | ||||||||||
Selling and marketing | 776,778 | 0.7% | 189,411 | 0.2% | 587,367 | 310.1% | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 17,658,076 | 16.7% | 7,625,661 | 8.3% | 10,032,415 | 131.6% | ||||||||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 19,135,015 | 18.1% | 8,957,713 | 9.8% | 10,177,302 | 113.6% | ||||||||||||
INCOME(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | (3,961,880 | ) | (3.7% | ) | 3,904,483 | 4.3% | (7,866,363 | ) | (201.5% | ) | ||||||||
OTHER | ||||||||||||||||||
INCOME(EXPENSE): | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 1,565,333 | 1.5% | 1,313,323 | 1.4% | 252,010 | 19.2% | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (874,397 | ) | (0.8% | ) | (1,195,911 | ) | (1.3% | ) | 321,514 | (26.9% | ) | |||||||
Change in fair value of financial instruments | 3,812,898 | 3.6% | 8,753,344 | 9.5% | (4,940,446 | ) | (56.4% | ) | ||||||||||
Government grants | 1,697,857 | 1.6% | 92,863 | 0.1% | 1,604,994 | 1728.3% | ||||||||||||
Share of profit after tax of JV | 96,163 | 0.1% | 720,523 | 0.8% | (624,360 | ) | (86.7% | ) | ||||||||||
Other income, net | 309,177 | 0.3% | 106,054 | 0.1% | 203,123 | 191.5% | ||||||||||||
Total other income, net | 6,607,031 | 6.2% | 9,790,196 | 10.7% | (3,183,165 | ) | (32.5% | ) | ||||||||||
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 2,645,151 | 2.5% | 13,694,679 | 14.9% | (11,049,528 | ) | (80.7% | ) | ||||||||||
INCOME TAX BENEFIT (EXPENSE) | 236,449 | 0.2% | (2,137,524 | ) | (2.3% | ) | 2,373,973 | (111.1% | ) | |||||||||
NET INCOME | 2,881,600 | 2.7% | 11,557,155 | 12.6% | (8,675,555 | ) | (75.1% | ) |
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(a) |
Revenue |
For the six months ended June 30, 2016, our revenue was $105,875,261 compared to $91,744,546 for the same period of 2015, an increase of $14,130,715 or 15.4% . The increase in revenue was mainly due to the increase in EV parts sales during this period and the increase in EV products sales in the first quarter of 2016. The majority of the EV parts sales were battery sales.
The following table summarizes our revenues by product types for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015:
Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Sales | Sales | |||||
EV parts | $ | 100,004,478 | $ | 89,629,426 | ||
EV products | 3,779,616 | - | ||||
Off-road vehicles | 2,091,167 | 2,115,120 | ||||
Total | $ | 105,875,261 | $ | 91,744,546 |
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EV Parts
Among our total revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2016, approximately $100,004,478, or 94.5%, resulted from the sale of EV parts. Our revenue of EV parts increased $10,375,052, or 11.6%, compared to the first six months of 2015. Our EV parts sales primarily consisted of the sales of battery packs, body parts, EV drive motors, EV controllers, air conditioning units and other auto parts to the JV Company for manufacturing of EV products.
EV Products
Among our total revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2016, approximately $3,779,616, or 3.6%, resulted from the sale of EV products. The EV products revenue increased $3,779,616, or 100% compared to the same period of 2015. Under the JV Agreement with our joint venture partner, Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co., Ltd., a 99%-owned subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., starting from March 2013, our EV products manufacturing business has been gradually transferred to the JV Company, which was completed at the end of 2014, but the Company can continue to sell the EV products which were in the stock. We are now primarily responsible for supplying the JV Company with EV parts and the JV Company is primarily responsible for the production of EV products.
Off-Road Vehicles
Among our total revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2016, approximately $2,091,167, or 2.0%, resulted from the sale of off-road vehicles. The off-road vehicles revenue decreased $23,953, or 1.1%, compared to the same period of 2015, mainly because the Company now focuses on the EV parts production, which is in line with the long-term strategy of the Company.
(b) |
Cost of goods sold |
Cost of goods sold was $90,702,126 during the six months ended June 30, 2016, representing an increase of $11,819,776, or 15.0%, compared to the same period of 2015. This increase was mainly due to the increase in corresponding sales.
(c) |
Gross profit |
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2016 increased 18.0% to $15,173,135, compared to $12,862,196 for the same period last year. Margin by product was as below:
Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales | Cost | Margin % | Sales | Cost | Margin % | |||||||||||||||||||
Profit | Profit | |||||||||||||||||||||||
EV parts | $ | 100,004,478 | 85,140,184 | 14,864,294 | 14.9% | $ | 89,629,426 | 77,151,655 | 12,477,771 | 13.9% | ||||||||||||||
EV products | 3,779,616 | 3,690,797 | 88,819 | 2.3% | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
Off-road vehicles | 2,091,167 | 1,871,145 | 220,022 | 10.5% | 2,115,120 | 1,730,695 | 384,425 | 18.2% | ||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 105,875,261 | 90,702,126 | 15,173,135 | 14.3% | $ | 91,744,546 | 78,882,350 | 12,862,196 | 14.0% |
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The overall margin increased from 14.0% for the first six months of 2015 to 14.3% for the same period of 2016. The principle reason for the increase was that the margin of battery packs has improved due to the cost savings.
(d) |
Research and development |
Research and development expenses were $700,161 for the first six months of 2016, a decrease of $442,480 or 38.7% compared to $1,142,641 for the same period of last year. This decrease was primarily due to the less materials spending for research projects in first half year of 2016.
(e) |
Selling and distribution expenses |
Selling and distribution expenses were $776,778 for the first six months of 2016, compared to $189,411 for the same period last year, an increase of $587,367 or 310.1% . This increase was primarily due to the product maintenance expense on battery in this period, which will be amortized for the next eight years.
(f) |
General and administrative expenses |
General and administrative expenses were $17,658,076 for the first six months of 2016, compared to $7,625,661 for the same period of last year, an increase of $10,032,415 or 131.6% . For the first six months of 2016, general and administrative expenses included $15,157,583 in expenses for common stock awards and stock options to employees and consultants, compared to $5,531,492 for the same period in 2015. Excluding stock award costs, our net general and administrative expenses for the first six months of 2016 were $2,500,493, an increase of $406,324, or 19.4%, from $2,094,169 for the same period of 2015. The increase was primarily due to a one-time expense reversal in the second quarter of 2015 and also the significant exchange loss caused by Chinese Yuan depreciation in the same period of 2016.
(g) |
Government grants |
Government grants were $1,697,857 for the first six months of 2016, an increase of $1,604,994 or 1,728.3% compared to $92,863 for the same period of last year. The increase was mainly due to the $1,421,976 relocation allowance received by Kandi Hainan.
(h) |
Interest income |
Interest income was $1,565,333 for the first six months of 2016, an increase of $252,010 or 19.2% compared to $1,313,323 for the same period of last year. This change was primarily attributable to the adjustment of the interest rate of the entrusted loan to the JV Company from 5.88% in the first half of 2015 to 8.7% in the same period of 2016.
(i) |
Interest expense |
Interest expense was $874,397 for the first six months of 2016, a decrease of $321,514 or 26.9% compared to $1,195,911 for the same period of last year. This change was primarily due to the renewed loans with a lower interest rate in year 2016. In 2015, China People Bank reduced the one-year loan interest rate for five times from 5.6% at the beginning of 2015 to 4.35% in October 2015. Therefore all the renewed loans in 2016 have a lower interest rate compared to the same period in 2015.
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(j) |
Change in fair value of financial instruments |
For the first six months of 2016, the gain related to changes in the fair value of derivative liability relating to the warrants issued to the investors and a placement agent was $3,812,898, a decrease of $4,940,446 compared to $8,753,344 in the same period of last year. The change in the fair value of derivative liability is mainly caused by two reasons. Firstly, it was caused by the decrease in the fair value of 468,957 warrant shares in year 2016 due to the change in stock prices. Secondly, there were 870,284 warrants shares expired during the first half year of 2016.
(k) |
Share of profit after tax of the JV Company |
For the first six months of 2016, the JV Companys net sales were $111,271,482, gross profit was $13,601,171, and net profit was $558,120. We accounted for our investments in the JV Company under the equity method of accounting as we have a 50% ownership interest in the JV Company. As a result, we recorded 50% of the JV Companys profit for $279,060 for the first six months of 2016. After eliminating intra-entity profits and losses, our share of the after tax profit of the JV Company was $96,163 for the first six months of 2016, a decrease of $624,360 or 86.7% compared to $720,523 in the same period of last year, the main cause for the decrease of the JV Companys profits is due to the decrease in product margin in year 2016.
During the first six months of 2016, a total of 7,200 units of EV products were sold by the JV Company, an increase of 17.7% compared to 6,116 units sold in the same period of 2015.
(l) |
Other income, net |
Net other income was $309,177 for the first six months of 2016, an increase of $203,123 or 191.5% compared to $106,054 in the same period of last year, which was primarily due to a rental income from one of our factory facilities from one client starting from March 1, 2016 to February 28, 2021.
(m) |
Net income from continuing operation |
Net income was $2,881,600 for the first six months of 2016, a decrease of $8,675,555 compared to the net income of $11,557,155 for the same period of last year. The decrease was mainly due to the following: (i) the increase in stock award expenses of $9,626,091, which were $15,157,583 and $5,531,492 for the first six months of 2016 and 2015, respectively, and (ii) the change of the fair value of financial derivatives of $4,940,446, which was $3,812,898 and $8,753,344 for the first six months of 2016 and 2015, respectively. Our non-GAAP net income was $14,226,285 for the first six months of 2016 as compared to $8,335,303 for the same period of 2015, an increase of $5,890,982. This increase in non-GAAP net income was primarily attributable to the increase in revenue and gross profits and the government grants during this six-month period.
We make reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures, i.e., the adjusted net income. Management believes that such adjusted financial result is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because it presents a meaningful measure of corporate performance. See the non-GAAP reconciliation table below. Any non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for, and should only be read in conjunction with measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Six Months Ended | ||||||
June 30, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
GAAP net income from continuing operations | $ | 2,881,600 | $ | 11,557,155 | ||
Stock award expenses | 15,157,583 | 5,531,492 | ||||
Change of the fair value of financial derivatives | (3,812,898 | ) | (8,753,344 | ) | ||
Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations | $ | 14,226,285 | $ | 8,335,303 |
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash Flow
For the first six months of 2016, cash used in operating activities was $6,399,572, as compared to $12,638,400 for the same period of last year.
Below is the cash flow statement for the operating activities:
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2016 | 2015 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
$ | 2,881,600 | 11,557,155 | ||||
Net income | $ | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,458,160 | 2,955,663 | ||||
Deferred taxes | (4,645,415 | ) | (153,916 | ) | ||
Change in fair value of financial instruments | (3,812,898 | ) | (8,753,344 | ) | ||
Share of profit after tax of JV Company | (96,163 | ) | (720,523 | ) | ||
Stock Compensation cost | 15,134,658 | 5,482,808 | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition: | ||||||
(Increase) Decrease In: | ||||||
Accounts receivable | (33,014,640 | ) | (14,077,317 | ) | ||
Inventories | 9,189,542 | (12,122,839 | ) | |||
Other receivables and other assets | (9,424,711 | ) | (58,055 | ) | ||
Due from employee | (56,998 | ) | (9,250 | ) | ||
Prepayments and prepaid expenses | (12,953,797 | ) | (143,163 | ) | ||
Amount due from JV Company | (49,198,396 | ) | (50,224,378 | ) | ||
Increase (Decrease) In: | ||||||
Accounts payable | 38,423,919 | 54,732,723 | ||||
Other payables and accrued liabilities | 6,009,203 | (1,716,848 | ) | |||
Customer deposits | 154,168 | 106,563 | ||||
Income Tax payable | 3,363,489 | 506,321 | ||||
Due from related party | 29,188,707 | - | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (6,399,572 | ) | $ | (12,638,400 | ) |
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The major operating activities that provided cash for the first six months of 2016 were net income of $2,881,600,an increase due to accounts payable of $38,423,919 and a decrease due to accounts receivable from a related party (other than the JV Company) of $29,188,707. The major operating activities that used cash for first six months of 2016 were an increase in receivables from the JV Company of $49,198,396 and from other clients of $33,014,640.
Below is the cash flow statement for the investing activities:
Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
Purchases of plant and equipment, net | (37,554 | ) | (291,895 | ) | ||
Disposal of land use rights and other intangible assets | 13,775 | - | ||||
Purchases of construction in progress | (1,356,866 | ) | (39,361 | ) | ||
Issuance of notes receivable | (42,626,834 | ) | (5,588,283 | ) | ||
Repayment of notes receivable | 49,275,627 | 4,145,502 | ||||
Short Term Investment | 1,602,698 | - | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $ | 6,870,846 | $ | (1,774,037 | ) |
Cash provided by investing activities for the first six months of 2016 was $6,870,846 primarily due to the result of the repayment of notes receivable of $49,275,627 which offsets the issuance of notes receivable of $42,626,834.
Below is the cash flow statement for the financing activities:
Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
Restricted cash | 1,300,215 | (9,937,929 | ) | |||
Proceeds from short-term bank loans | - | 19,061,273 | ||||
Repayments of short-term bank loans | - | (15,965,853 | ) | |||
Proceeds from notes payable | 4,796,570 | 9,937,929 | ||||
Repayment of notes payable | (3,824,162 | ) | (5,716,427 | ) | ||
Warrant exercise | 434,666 | - | ||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $ | 2,707,289 | $ | (2,621,007 | ) |
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Cash provided by financing activities for the first six months of 2016 was $2,707,289, primarily due to the change of restricted cash of 1,300,215 and proceeds from notes payable of $4,796,570 by offset repayment of notes payable of $3,824,162.
Working Capital
We had a working capital surplus of $67,423,665 at June 30, 2016, compared to $59,917,153 as of December 31, 2015.
We have historically financed our operations 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 particular loan, the banks have typically rolled over the loan for an additional one-year term, with adjustments made to the interest rate to reflect prevailing market rates. We believe that this situation has not changed and that short-term bank loans will be available on normal trade terms if needed.
Capital Requirements and Capital Provided
Capital requirements and capital provided for the six months ended June 30, 2016 were as follows:
Six Months Ended | |||
June 30, 2016 | |||
In Thousands) | |||
Capital requirements | |||
Purchase of plant and equipment | $ | 38 | |
Purchase of construction in progress | 1,357 | ||
Issuance of notes receivable | 42,627 | ||
Long term investment | (1,603 | ) | |
Repayments of notes payable | 3,824 | ||
Internal cash used in operations | 6,400 | ||
Increase in cash | 2,795 | ||
Total capital Requirements | $ | 55,438 | |
Capital provided | |||
Decrease in restricted cash | 1,300 | ||
Repayments of notes receivable | 49,276 | ||
Disposal of land use rights | 14 | ||
Proceeds from notes payable | 4,797 | ||
Warrant exercise | 435 | ||
Total capital provided | $ | 55,822 |
The difference between capital provided and capital required was caused by the effect of exchange rate changes over the past six months.
Recent Development Activities:
On April 13, 2016, we announced the appointment of BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP (BDO China) as the Companys new independent registered public accounting firm effective on April 12, 2016. The appointment of BDO China was approved by the Companys audit committee. We believe that BDO Chinas experience and support will assist us in entering our next phase of business expansion.
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On April 18, 2016, we announced that two Geely Global Hawk brand EVs, models SMA7001BEV25 and SMA7000BEV05, manufactured by the JV Company, were listed on the 7th approved Directory of New Energy Vehicles, known as Public Notice No. 54, published by Chinas Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and State Administration of Taxation (SAT) promulgated on April 15, 2016. As a result, purchasers of SMA7001BEV25 and SMA7000BEV05 would be exempted from paying purchase tax of approximately 10% of the purchase price. Additionally, SMA7000BEV06 and SMA7001BEV05, also produced by the JV Company, now under the new trademark Global Hawk, were included in the MIIT and SATs published Public Notice No.16 the 282nd approved directory on April 1, 2016.
On July 21, 2016, we announced that the JV Company plans to sell 1,000 and 500 electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2016 to two wholly owned subsidiaries of ZZY in two cities in China, Tianjin and Jiangyin as the Micro Public Transportation (MPT) Program is expected to be officially launched and administered in those cities.
On July 25, 2016, we announced that the JV Company has signed a Framework Sales Agreement with Pang Da Automobile Trade Co., Ltd. (Pang Da) to sell electric vehicles (EVs) tailored for college campuses. Pang Da anticipates purchasing not less than 60,000 EVs from the JV Company in the next four years for its time-sharing campus EV lease program (the Green Campus Drive Electric Campaign).
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
Exchange Rate Risk
Our operations are conducted mainly in the PRC. As such, our earnings are subject to movements in foreign currency exchange rates when transactions are denominated in Chinese Renminibi (RMB), which is our functional currency. Accordingly, our operating results are affected by changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and RMB currencies.
Economic and Political Risks
Our 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 in the PRC and foreign currency exchange. Our performance 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.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures. |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have evaluated, under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)) as of June 30, 2016. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
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Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act (a) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms and (b) is accumulated and communicated to management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives as described above.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
The delay, reduction, unavailability, or elimination of government and economic incentives could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.
Although the central government has clear policies encouraging qualified EVs, any delay, reduction, or elimination of government subsidies and economic incentives caused may result in the reduced or diminished competitiveness of the alternative fuel vehicle industry generally or our EV products in particular. In the first half year of 2016, our JV Company did not receive subsidies from central government on the EV products sold in year 2015. This period of subsidy suspension was a result of an industry-wide government investigations on EV manufacturers in China with regards to any potential violation of new energy vehicle subsidy policy, starting from the beginning of 2016. The subsidy suspension period impacted the JV Companys financial conditions including the sales and cash flow . While we expect to see an improved financial results and conditions of the JV Company in the rest of this year, in the event that any favored policy and treatment delays or discontinues, our business outlook and financial conditions could be negatively impacted.
On April 29, 2015, the four government departments in the PRC, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and National Development and Reform Commission jointly announced the subsidy policy for new energy vehicles from year 2016 to 2020, which declares the subsidy of year 2017-2018 will be reduced by 20% based on the rate in year 2016, and the subsidy of year 2019-2020 will be reduced by 40% based on year 2016. Furthermore, the policy enhanced the threshold for receipt of the subsidy by increasing the driving range for eligible EVs from 80 kilometers to 100 kilometers. This policy may impact the Companys future business and profitability growth.
Item 6. | Exhibits |
Exhibit | Description |
Number | |
31.1 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
31.2 | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
32.1 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document. |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Definitions Linkbase Document. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 9, 2016 | By: | /s/ Hu Xiaoming |
Hu Xiaoming | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||
Date: August 9, 2016 | By: | /s/ Wang Cheng (Henry) |
Wang Cheng (Henry) | ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal | ||
Accounting Officer) |
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