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KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORP - Quarter Report: 2009 March (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: March 31, 2009
or
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number: 333-39629

KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida
59-2549529
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
8th Floor, No. 98 Min Chuan Road, Hsien Tien
Taipei, Taiwan ROC
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
011-886-2-2218 5996
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
NONE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ¨ No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer ¨
 
Accelerated filer ¨
     
Non-accelerated filer   ¨
 
Smaller reporting company  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ¨     No  x
 
As of March 31, 2009, there were 25,000,000 shares of the Registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 
 

 

FORM 10-Q

KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
       
Page
 
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION      
 
Item 1.
  Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
   
2
 
   
a) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008
   
2
 
   
b) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008 (unaudited)
   
4
 
   
c) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited)
   
5
 
   
d) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008 (unaudited)
   
6
 
   
e) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
   
8
 
  
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
   
19
 
 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
   
23
 
 
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
   
23
 
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
   
24
 
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
   
24
 
 
Item 1A Risk Factors  
   
24
 
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
   
24
 
 
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
   
25
 
 
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
   
25
 
 
Item 5. Other Information
   
25
 
 
Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
   
25
 
SIGNATURES
     
25
 
 
 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Kid Castle Educational Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in US Dollars)
   
(Unaudited)
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
             
ASSETS
 
 
   
 
 
Current assets
       
Cash and bank balances
  $ 1,294,151     $ 1,985,818  
Bank fixed deposits - pledged (Note 11)
    23,751       2,847  
Notes and accounts receivable, net (Note 5)
    2,565,925       2,171,768  
Inventories, net (Note 6)
    1,430,312       1,933,153  
Other receivables (Note 7)
    148,826       396,003  
Prepayments and other current assets (Note 8)
    537,613       475,617  
Pledged notes receivable (Note 11)
    435,064       416,238  
Deferred income tax assets
    52,092       45,617  
Total current assets
    6,487,734       7,427,061  
Deferred income tax assets
    51,864       49,528  
Prepayment of long-term investments
    1,055,532    
-
 
Long-term investments (Note 9)
    76,552       68,336  
Property and equipment, net
    2,731,307       2,775,663  
Intangible assets, net of amortization (Note 10)
    279,822       371,056  
Long-term notes receivable
    344,426       356,901  
Pledged notes receivable (Note 11)
    260,759       283,469  
Other assets
    301,147       255,288  
Total assets
  $ 11,589,143     $ 11,587,302  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities
               
Bank borrowings - short-term and maturing within one year (Note 11)
  $ 1,294,625     $ 242,879  
Notes and accounts payable
    687,144       1,017,552  
Accrued expenses
    1,301,448       1,617,717  
Other payables
    235,181       270,458  
Deposits received
    809,629       751,151  
Receipts in advance (Note 12)
    2,350,717       2,305,980  
Income tax payable
    106,806       39,115  
Total current liabilities
    6,785,550       6,244,852  
Bank borrowings maturing after one year (Note 11)
    455,073       1,583,968  
Receipts in advance (Note 12)
    1,003,728       1,001,801  
Deposits received
    691,194       839,295  
Deferred liability
    41,801       41,775  
Accrued pension liabilities (Note 13)
    430,496       446,038  
Total liabilities
    9,407,842       10,157,729  
 
 
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Kid Castle Educational Corporation
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – Continued
 
(Expressed in US Dollars)
  
   
(Unaudited)
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
             
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
           
             
Minority interest
    236,045       216,754  
                 
Shareholders’ equity
               
Common stock, no par share:
               
60,000,000 shares authorized; 25,000,000 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
    8,592,138       8,592,138  
Additional paid-in capital
    194,021       194,021  
Legal reserve
    65,320       65,320  
Accumulated deficit
    (5,616,291 )     (6,340,449 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (1,027,874 )     (1,026,713 )
Net loss not recognized as pension cost
    (262,058 )     (271,498 )
Total shareholders’ equity
    1,945,256       1,212,819  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 11,589,143     $ 11,587,302  
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(Expressed in US Dollars)
 
   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
    
 
 
Operating Revenue
           
Sales of goods
  $ 2,363,684     $ 2,364,109  
Franchising income
    520,369       556,229  
Other operating revenue
    560,968       479,186  
Total net operating revenue
    3,445,021       3,399,524  
Operating costs
               
Cost of goods sold
    (923,330 )     (1,007,236 )
Cost of franchising
    (66,511 )     (98,309 )
Other operating costs
    (451,990 )     (69,957 )
Total operating costs
    (1,441,831 )     (1,175,502 )
Gross profit
    2,003,190       2,224,022  
Advertising costs
    (20,853 )     (21,513 )
Other operating expenses
    (1,230,874 )     (1,513,671 )
Income from operations
    751,463       688,838  
Interest expense, net
    (15,821 )     (23,101 )
Share of income (loss) of investments
    8,173       (2,069 )
Other non-operating income (loss), net
    74,904       132,158  
Income before income taxes
    818,719       795,826  
Provision for taxes
    (75,405 )     (36,897 )
Income after income taxes
    743,314       758,929  
Minority interest income
    (19,156 )     (28,702 )
Net income
  $ 724,158     $ 730,227  
Earnings per share - basic and diluted
  $ 0.029     $ 0.029  
Weighted-average shares used to compute earnings per share - basic and diluted
    25,000,000       25,000,000  
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(Expressed in US Dollars)

   
Common Stock
                                     
   
Number of
shares
   
Amount
   
Additional
paid-in
capital
   
Legal
reserve
   
Accumulated
deficit
   
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
   
Net loss not
recognized as
pension cost
   
Total
 
                                           
Balance, December 31, 2007
    25,000,000     $ 8,592,138     $ 194,021     $ 65,320     $ (7,179,418 )   $ (932,027 )   $ (220,032 )   $ 520,002  
Net income for 2008
                                    838,969                       838,969  
Cumulative translation adjustment
                                            (94,686 )             (94,686 )
Comprehensive income
                                                            744,283  
Net loss not recognized as pension cost
                                                  $ (51,466 )   $ (51,466 )
Balance, December 31, 2008
    25,000,000     $ 8,592,138     $ 194,021     $ 65,320     $ (6,340,449 )   $ (1,026,713 )   $ (271,498 )   $ 1,212,819  
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2009 (Unaudited)
                                    724,158                       724,158  
Cumulative translation adjustment (Unaudited)
                                            (1,161 )             (1,161 )
Comprehensive income (Unaudited)
                                                            722,997  
Net income not recognized as pension cost
                                                  $ 9,440     $ 9,440  
                                                                 
Balance, March 31, 2009 (Unaudited)
    25,000,000     $ 8,592,138     $ 194,021     $ 65,320     $ (5,616,291 )   $ (1,027,874 )   $ (262,058 )   $ 1,945,256  
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
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Kid Castle Educational Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in US Dollars)
   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
   
 
 
Net income
  $ 724,158     $ 730,227  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
               
Depreciation of property and equipment
    101,035       66,622  
Impairment of goodwill
    44,925       11,224  
Amortization of intangible assets
    39,743       42,836  
Allowance for sales returns
    41,287       82,723  
Allowance for doubtful debts
    33,453       81,955  
Reversal of allowance for loss on inventory obsolescence and slow-moving items
    (2,598 )     (23,684 )
Loss on disposal of PP&E
   
-
      715  
Minority interests
    19,156       28,702  
Share of loss (gain) of investments
    (8,173 )     2,069  
(Increase)/decrease in:
               
Notes and accounts receivable
    (630,361 )     (531,916 )
Inventories
    442,808       546,540  
Other receivables
    482,985       13,829  
Prepayments and other current assets
    (79,360 )     (172,246 )
Deferred income tax assets
    (12,247 )     (22,287 )
Other assets
    (55,312 )     32,970  
Increase/(decrease) in:
               
Notes and accounts payable
    (298,133 )     450,301  
Accrued expenses
    (268,007 )     198,549  
Other payables
    (29,835 )     (291,538 )
Receipts in advance
    (15,216 )     (147,636 )
Income taxes payable
    69,778       40,679  
Deferred liability
    1,494       (656 )
Deposits received
    (34,684 )     (10,781 )
Accrued pension liabilities
    (34 )     661  
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    566,862       1,129,858  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Purchase of property and equipment
    (153,739 )     (64,757 )
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
 
-
      2,202  
Prepayment of long-term investments
    (874,769 )     (26,076 )
Bank fixed deposits-pledged
    (21,225 )     18,609  
Pledged notes receivable
    (20,660 )     (26,536 )
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,070,393 )     (96,558 )
 
 
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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Continued

(Unaudited)
(Expressed in US Dollars)

   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
       
Cash flows from financing activities
           
Repayment of bank borrowings
  $ (13,772 )   $ (573,968 )
Repayment of loan from stockholders and transactions of related parties
    (176,752 )     (31,108 )
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
    (190,524 )     (605,076 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (694,055 )     428,224  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    2,388       (328,789 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    1,985,818       1,238,212  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 1,294,151     $ 1,337,647  

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Expressed in US Dollars)

 NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
 
Kid Castle Internet Technologies Limited (“KCIT”) was incorporated on December 17, 1999 under the provisions of the Company Law of the Republic of China (“ROC”) as a limited liability company. KCIT is engaged in the business of child education focusing on the English language. The business comprises publication, sales and distribution of related books, magazines, audio and videotapes and compact disc, franchising and sales of merchandises complementary to the business. KCIT commenced operations in April 2000 when it acquired the above business from Kid Castle Enterprises Limited which was formerly owned by Mr. Kuo-An Wang and Mr. Yu-En Chiu. Kid Castle Enterprises Limited has ceased operations on December 25, 2003.
 
On March 9, 2001, KCIT formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier Holding Investment Property Limited incorporated, in the British Virgin Islands, which held the entire common stock of Higoal Developments Limited (“Higoal”) incorporated in the Cayman Islands on March 8, 2001. On September 10, 2001, Higoal established a wholly owned subsidiary, Kid Castle Educational Software Development Company Limited (“KCES”) in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). The existing operations of Higoal are principally located in Taiwan and are being expanded in the PRC. In June 2002, after KCIT undertook a series of group restructurings, KCIT became the direct owner of the outstanding shares of Higoal. Premier Holding Investment Property Limited was then liquidated in June 2003.
 
On September 18, 2002, Higoal issued 11,880,000 shares of common stock to the stockholders of KCIT in exchange for 100% of the outstanding common stock of KCIT. As a result of this reorganization, KCIT became a wholly owned subsidiary of Higoal. On October 1, 2002, Kid Castle Educational Corporation (the “Company”), formerly King Ball International Technology Limited Corporation, entered into an exchange agreement with Higoal whereby the Company issued to the stockholders of Higoal 11,880,000 shares of common stock of the Company in exchange for 100% of the issued and fully paid up capital of Higoal.
 
As a result of the share exchange, the former stockholders of Higoal hold a majority of the Company’s outstanding capital stock. Generally accepted accounting principles require in certain circumstances that a company whose stockholders retain the majority voting interest in the combined business to be treated as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the acquisition has been accounted for as a “reverse acquisition” whereby Higoal is deemed to have purchased the Company. However, the Company remains the legal entity and the registrant for Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reporting purposes.
 
In July 2003, KCES entered into an agreement with 21st Century Publishing House to incorporate Jiangxi 21st Century Kid Castle Culture Media Co., Ltd (“Culture Media”). It was agreed that KCES and 21st Century Publishing House would each own 50% of Culture Media and that each party would contribute Renminbi (“RMB”) 1 million for its ownership interest. On July 2, 2004, KCES acquired additional 40% of ownership in Culture Media from 21st Century Publishing House. KCES now owns 90% of Culture Media.
 
On December 27, 2006, KCES established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Shanghai Kid Castle Educational Info Constitution Company Limited (“KCEI”) in the PRC, with registered total capital of RMB1,200,000, in order to operate schools controlled by us in PRC. As of March 31, 2009, KCEI had total registered capital of RMB3,500,000.
  
The Company, Higoal and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “Group”. The operations of the Group are principally located in Taiwan and the PRC.

 
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NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
The accompanying financial data as of March 31, 2009 and for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 have been prepared by the Group, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, the Group believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Group’s audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
 
Since inception, the Group had incurred operating losses during most of its reporting periods, although the Group has been profitable since 2007. Our accumulated deficit has improved since Messrs. Pai and Yang have assumed their respective management roles, and as of March 31, 2009, our accumulated deficit was $5,616,291. Although we have an accumulated deficit, we have positive cash flow from operations. Barring significant, unforeseen developments in the PRC, we believe we can decrease our reliance on loans from shareholders and banks to meet our funding requirements in the future. Despite our expectation to decrease reliance on loans, we may be required to seek additional financing to meet our future funding requirements and no assurances can be given that bank loans or loans from shareholders will be available in the future. If we are unable to secure sufficient financing, our liquidity position would be adversely affected, and we may need to seek a more expensive source of funding to finance our operations.

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
REVENUE RECOGNITION
 
Sales of books, magazines, audio and video tapes, compact disc and other merchandises are recognized as revenue on the transfer of risks and rewards of ownership, which generally coincides with the time when the goods are delivered to customers and title has passed. Provision is made for expected future sales returns and allowances when revenue is recognized.
 
Franchise fees are the annual licensing fees for franchisees to use the Group’s brand name and consulting services. Franchising income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the relevant franchise agreements.
 
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
 
An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided based on the evaluation of collectibility and on aging analysis of notes and accounts receivables.
 
INVENTORIES
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost includes all costs of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition, and is calculated using the weighted average method. Market value is determined by reference to the sales proceeds of items sold in the ordinary course of business after the balance sheet date or to management estimates based on prevailing market conditions.

 
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION
 
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of depreciable assets over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
 
   
Estimated useful life
(in years)
 
Land
 
Indefinite
 
Buildings
  50  
Furniture and fixtures
  3-10  
Transportation equipment
  2.5-5  
Miscellaneous equipment
  5-10  
 
Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged directly to the statement of operations as incurred. When assets are disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation thereon are removed from the financial statements and any resulting gain or loss is included in the statement of operations.
 
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
 
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. The Group does not perform a periodic assessment of assets for impairment in the absence of such information or indicators. Conditions that would necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, a significant change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, or a significant adverse change that would indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets is not recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, the Group measures fair value based on quoted market prices or based on discounted estimates of future cash flows.
 
INCOME TAXES
 
The Company and its subsidiaries account for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax liabilities or assets at the end of each period are determined using the currently enacted tax rate. Valuation allowances are established when it is considered more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
Franchises and copyrights are stated at cost and amortized on the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 10 years, the goodwill is tested for impairment on a recurring basis.
 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a company during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments from owners and distributions to owners. Comprehensive income (loss) is disclosed in the condensed consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity.
 
 NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
 
The Group computes net earnings (loss) per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share”. Under the provisions of SFAS No. 128, basic net earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted net earnings (loss) per share gives effect to common stock equivalents. For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, the Group did not have any potential common stock shares.
 
RECLASSIFICATION
 
The presentation of certain prior information has been reclassified to conform to current presentation.

 
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NOTE 4 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
 
 In May 2008, the FASB released SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”. This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the accounting principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days after the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”. The Company does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.” SFAS No. 161 gives financial statement users better information about the reporting entity's hedges by providing for qualitative disclosures about the objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative data about the fair value of and gains and losses on derivative contracts, and details of credit-risk-related contingent features in their hedged positions. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 and interim periods within those years. The Group does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 161 to have a material effect on the Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force), the AICPA, and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Group’s present or future Consolidated Financial Statements.

In February 2007, the FASB released SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The standard provides entities the ability, on an elective basis, to report most financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value, with corresponding gains and losses recognized in current earnings. We did not elect the fair value option under SFAS No. 159 as of January 1, 2009 for any of our financial assets and liabilities that were not already accounted for at fair value. We will consider applying the fair value option to future transactions as provided by the standard.

In December 2007, the FASB released SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations.” This standard revises and enhances the guidance set forth in SFAS No. 141 by establishing a definition for the “acquirer,” providing additional guidance on the recognition of acquired contingencies and non-controlling interests, and broadening the scope of the standard to include all transactions involving a transfer in control, irrespective of the consideration involved in the transfer. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date occurs in a fiscal year beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Although the standard will not have any impact on our current Consolidated Financial Statements, application of the new guidance could be significant to the Company in the context of future merger and acquisition activity.

In December 2007, the FASB released SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements-an amendment of ARB No. 51.”  This statement amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. We do not expect the standard to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
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NOTE 5 - NOTES AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Notes and accounts receivable
           
- Third parties
  $ 3,025,628     $ 2,492,199  
- Related parties
    96,953       183,597  
                 
Total
    3,122,581       2,675,796  
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns
    (556,656 )     (504,028 )
                 
Notes and accounts receivable, net
  $ 2,565,925     $ 2,171,768  

NOTE 6 - INVENTORIES

   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Work in process
  $ 148,293     $ 109,163  
Finished goods and other merchandises
    1,574,930       2,130,116  
                 
      1,723,223       2,239,279  
Less: Allowance for obsolete inventories and decline of market value
    (292,911 )     (306,126 )
                 
    $ 1,430,312     $ 1,933,153  

NOTE 7 - OTHER RECEIVABLES   

   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Other receivables - third parties:
           
Advances to staff
  $ 119,624     $ 90,521  
Other receivables
    28,154       304,416  
                 
Sub-total
    147,778       394,937  
Other receivables - related parties
    1,048       1,066  
    $ 148,826     $ 396,003  
 
 
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 NOTE 8 - PREPAYMENTS AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
March 31,
2009
 
December 31,
2008
 
 
(Unaudited)
     
         
Prepayments
  $ 528,192     $ 467,414  
Temporary payments
    60       62  
Others
    9,361       8,141  
                 
    $ 537,613     $ 475,617  

NOTE 9- INTEREST IN ASSOCIATES
 
   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
21st  Century Kid Castle Language and Education Center (“Education Center”) (Note (i))
           
Investment cost
  $ 109,695     $ 109,628  
Share of loss
    (26,365 )     (42,696 )
                 
    $ 83,330     $ 66,932  
                 
Tianjin Kid Castle Educational Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. (“Tianjin Consulting”) (Note (ii))
               
Investment cost
  $ 102,383     $ 102,319  
Share of loss
    (109,161 )     (100,915 )
                 
    $ (6,778 )   $ 1,404  
                 
Total
  $ 76,552     $ 68,336  
 
Note:
 
(i)
In October 2003, the Group obtained the PRC governments approval to co-found Education Center with 21st Century Publishing House in the PRC. In 2004, Education Centers total registered capital was RMB 1,500,000, with  KCES and 21st Century Publishing House each owning 50% of the investment. It has been determined that the Group has significant influence and should therefore account for its investment in Education Center on the equity method.
   
  For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, the Group recognized investment income accounted for under the equity method in Education Center of $16,357 and $6,780, respectively.

 

 
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(ii)
On April 1, 2004, the Group signed a joint venture agreement with Tianjin Foreign Enterprises & Experts Service Corp., in Tianjin City, PRC. Pursuant to this joint venture agreement, the Group and Tianjin Foreign Enterprises & Experts Service Corp. each owns a 50% interest in Tianjin Kid Castle Educational Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. It has been determined that the Group has significant influence and should therefore account for its investee on the equity method.
   
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, the Group recognized an investment loss of $8,184 and $8,850, respectively, accounted for under the equity method, in Tianjin Consulting.
NOTE 10 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Gross carrying amount
           
Franchise
  $ 990,766     $ 1,026,455  
Copyrights
    582,411       603,391  
Goodwill
    235,185       235,039  
                 
      1,808,362       1,864,885  
Less: Accumulated amortization
               
Franchise
    (891,689 )     (898,148 )
Copyrights
    (524,170 )     (527,967 )
      (1,415,859 )     (1,426,115 )
                 
Less: impairment of goodwill
    (112,681 )     (67,714 )
                 
      (1,445,615 )     (67,714 )
                 
Net
  $ 279,822     $ 371,056  
 
Amortization charged to operations was $39,743 and $42,836 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and the impairment of goodwill charged to operations was $44,925 and $11,224 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
The estimated aggregate amortization expenses for each of the succeeding fiscal years are as follows:
 
2010
 
$
39,330
 
         
     
$
39,330
 

 
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NOTE 11 - BANK BORROWINGS
 
   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Bank term loans (Note (i))
  $ 526,635     $ 514,471  
Mid-term secured bank loan (Note (ii))
    1,223,063       1,312,376  
                 
      1,749,698       1,826,847  
Less: Balances maturing within one year included in current liabilities
               
Bank term loans
    71,562       76,946  
Mid-term secured bank loan
    1,223,063       165,933  
                 
      1,294,625       242,879  
                 
Bank borrowings maturing after one year
  $ 455,073     $ 1,583,968  
 
Note:
 
(i)
This line item represents bank loans that have been secured by a pledge of post-dated checks amounting to $727,091 and $755,824 that we have received from franchisees and the Group’s bank deposits of $23,751 and $2,839 as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, for the purpose of financing operations. The repayment dates of the loans coincided with the maturity dates of the corresponding pledged post-dated checks, which were extended on October 18, 2008 and will be due on September 30, 2009. The weighted average interest rates were 5.4% and 5.86% per annum as of March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, interest expense charged to operations in respect of bank loans was $6,342 and $8,257, respectively.
  
(ii)
In November 28, 2007, KCIT obtained a new bank loan of $1,542,401. The loan is secured by the Group’s land and buildings and is personally guaranteed by two directors of the Group. It bears interest at the lending bank’s basic fixed deposit rate plus 1.45% per annum. Of the principal, $370,176 is repayable in 24 equal monthly installments. A final balloon payment of $1,172,225 is due on November 28, 2009. The applicable interest rate is approximately 3.76% per annum.
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, interest expense charged to operations amounted to $9,615 and $17, respectively.

 
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NOTE 12 - RECEIPTS IN ADVANCE
 
The balance comprises:
 
   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Current liabilities:
         
Sales deposits received (Note (i))
  $
480,233
    $ 277,823  
Franchising income received (Note (ii))
    1,333,274       1,480,947  
Subscription fees received (Note (iii))
    461,495       471,088  
Related party
 
-
      414  
Others
    75,715       75,708  
                 
      2,350,717       2,305,980  
                 
Long-term liabilities:
               
Franchising income received (Note (ii))
    1,003,728       1,001,801  
                 
    $ 3,354,445     $ 3,307,781  
 
 Note:
 
(i)
The balance represents receipts in advance from customers for goods sold.
 
(ii)
The balance mainly represents franchising income received in advance which is attributable to the periods after the respective period end dates.  
 
(iii)
The balance represents subscription fees received in advance for subscription of magazines published by the Group.

 
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NOTE 13 - RETIREMENT PLANS  

      The Group maintains tax-qualified defined contribution and benefit retirement plans for its employees in accordance with the ROC Labor Standard Law. As a result, the Group currently maintains two different retirement plans with contribution and benefit calculation formulas. On July 1, 2005, the Bureau of National Health Insurance issued new labor retirement pension regulations in Taiwan. The Group has a new defined contribution retirement plan (the “New Plan”) covering all regular employees of KCIT. KCIT contributes monthly an amount equal to 6% of the employees’ base salaries and wages to the Bureau of National Health Insurance. The Group still maintains the benefit retirement plan (the “Old Plan”) which commenced in September 2003, and only applies to the regular employees of KCIT who were employed prior to June 2005. KCIT contributes monthly an amount equal to 2% of the employees’ total salaries and wages to an independent retirement trust fund deposited with the Central Trust of China in accordance with the ROC Labor Standards Law in Taiwan. The retirement fund is not included in the Group’s financial statements. Net periodic pension cost is based on annual actuarial valuations which use the projected unit credit cost method of calculation and is charged to the consolidated statement of operations on a systematic basis over the average remaining service lives of current employees. Under the Old Plan, the employees are entitled to receive retirement benefits upon retirement in the manner stipulated by the ROC Labor Standard Law in Taiwan. The benefits under the Old Plan are based on various factors such as years of service and the final base salary preceding retirement.

     The net periodic pension cost is as follows:
 
  
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Service cost
  $ -     $ -  
Interest cost
    3,972       3,228  
Expected return on assets
    (1,590 )     (523 )
Amortization of unrecognized loss
    2,464       808  
                 
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 4,846     $ 3,513  

 
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NOTE 14 - GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENTS
 
The Group is principally engaged in the business of child educational teaching materials and related services focusing on English language in Taiwan and the PRC. Accordingly, the Group has two reportable geographic segments: Taiwan and the PRC. The Group evaluates the performance of each geographic segment based on its net income or loss. The Group also accounts for inter-segment sales as if the sales were made to third parties. Information concerning operations in these geographical segments is as follows:

   
Taiwan
   
The PRC
   
Total
   
Corporate
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
   
Three months
ended
March 31,
2009
   
Three months 
ended
March 31,
2008
   
Three months 
ended
March 31,
2009
   
Three months 
ended
March 31,
2008
   
Three months 
ended
March 31,
2009
   
Three months 
ended
March 31,
2008
   
Three months 
ended
March 31,
2009
   
Three months 
ended
March 31,
2008
   
Three months 
ended
March 31,
2009
   
Three months 
ended
March 31,
2008
   
Three months 
ended
March 31,
2009
   
Three months 
ended
March 31,
2008
 
                                                                         
Revenue
                                                                       
External revenue
  $ 1,568,159     $ 1,667,695     $ 1,876,862     $ 1,731,829     $ 3,445,021     $ 3,399,524     $     $     $     $     $ 3,445,021     $ 3,399,524  
Inter-segment revenue
                                                                       
                                                                                                 
    $ 1,568,159     $ 1,667,695     $ 1,876,862     $ 1,731,829     $ 3,445,021     $ 3,399,524     $     $     $     $     $ 3,445,021     $ 3,399,524  
                                                                                                 
Profit from Operations
  $ 311,004     $ 176,323     $ 458,472     $ 549,377     $ 769,476     $ 725,700     $ (18,013 )   $ (36,862 )   $     $     $ 751,463     $ 688,838  
                                                                                                 
Capital expenditures
  $ 77,405     $ 57,643     $ 16,659     $ 265,760     $ 94,064     $ 323,403     $     $     $     $     $ 94,064     $ 323,403  

   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
Total assets
  $ 6,594,140     $ 7,770,317     $ 5,290,797     $ 4,459,044     $ 11,884,937     $ 12,229,361     $ 3,319     $ 2,950     $ (299,113 )   $ (434,919 )   $ 11,589,143     $ 11,797,392  

 
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NOTE 15 - COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCIES  

A. Lease Commitment  

      As of March 31, 2009, the Company’s future minimum lease payments under a non-cancelable operating lease expiring in excess of one year are as follows:
 
Years ending December 31,    
       
2010    
 
$
369,698
 
2011    
   
341,612
 
2012    
   
707,823
 
2013    
   
507,554
 
Years 2014 to 2027    
   
2,475,641
 
     
       
     
 
$
4,402,328
 

B. Going concern  

     The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Group will continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION  

     This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and information relating to us that are based on the beliefs and assumptions made by our management as well as information currently available to the management. When used in this document, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are discussed under the caption “Factors That May Affect Our Future Results And Financial Condition” contained herein and other factors disclosed in our filings with the SEC including, but not limited to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
 
OVERVIEW
 
      We are a leading provider in the PRC and Taiwan of English-language instruction and educational services to children for whom Chinese is the primary language. Our focus is on children between two and twelve years old. In 2008 we taught or provided educational materials for approximately 1,460,000 students at over 7,550 locations through our franchise and cooperative school operations.

We commenced operations in 1986 as an English-language school, and since then we have expanded our franchise operations to provide bilingual kindergarten instruction, computer training, and tutorial services. In September 1999, we began offering a variety of multimedia, including educational videos, textbooks, workbooks, and educational software, authored by us as fully functional, stand-alone products or as supplements to our classroom-based and Internet-based instruction.
 
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES, JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES  

     Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to product returns, bad debts, inventories, equity investments, income taxes, financing operations, pensions, commitments and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements.

      Revenue Recognition. We recognize sales of teaching materials and educational tools and equipment as revenue when title of the product and risk of ownership are transferred to the customer, which occurs at the time of delivery, or when the goods arrive at the customer designated location, depending on the associated shipping terms. Additionally, we deliver products sold by our distributors directly to the distributors’ customers and as such the delivered goods are recognized as revenue in a similar way as sales to our direct customers. We estimate sales returns and discounts based on historical experience and record them as reductions to revenues. If market conditions were to decline, we may take actions to increase sales discounts, possibly resulting in an incremental reduction of revenue at the time when revenues are recognized.
 
      Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

      Allowance for Obsolete Inventories and Lower of Cost or Market. We write down our inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about inventory aging, future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.

      Investment Impairments. We hold equity interests in companies having operations in areas within our strategic focus. We record an investment impairment charge when we believe an investment has experienced a decline in value that is not temporary. Future adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating results of underlying investments could result in losses or an inability to recover the carrying value of the investments that may not be reflected in an investment’s current carrying value, thereby possibly requiring an impairment charge in the future.

      Fixed Assets and Depreciation. Our fixed assets are stated at cost. Major improvements and betterments to existing facilities and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs that do not extend the life of the applicable asset are charged to expense as incurred. Buildings are depreciated over a 50-year term. Fixtures and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which range from two-and-a-half years to ten years.

      Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. We review our fixed assets and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to undiscounted future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset over its remaining useful life. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. The estimate of fair value is generally based on quoted market prices or on the best available information, including prices for similar assets and the results of using other valuation techniques.

      As of March 31, 2009, the balance of our amortizable intangible assets was $157,318, including franchise-related intangible assets of $99,077 and copyrights of $58,241. The amortizable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 10 years, and the balance of goodwill was $122,504, which is tested for impairment on a recurring basis. In determining the useful lives and recoverability of the intangibles, assumptions must be made regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the assets, which may not represent the true fair value. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, there may be significant impact on our results of operations in the period of the change incurred.

 
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      Income Taxes. We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and tax loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are subject to valuation allowances based upon management’s estimates of realizability. Actual results may differ significantly from management’s estimate.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2008  
 
      Total Net Operating Revenue. Total net operating revenue consists of sales of goods, franchising income and other operating revenue. Total net operating revenue increased by $45,497, or 1%, to $3,445,021 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 from $3,399,524 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. This was mainly due to the increase in other operating revenues of $81,782, decrease in sales of goods of $425 and decrease in franchising income of $35,860.

      Sales of goods. The sales of goods decreased by $425, from $2,364,109 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 to $2,363,684 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The decrease was mainly due to the difference in exchange rates between the two periods.

      Franchising income. The 6% decrease in franchising income, from $556,229 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 to $520,369, for the three months ended March 31, 2009, was mainly due to the decrease in franchising income from reclassifying income from Shanghai operations in the amount of $49,774.

      Other operating revenue. Our other operating revenues represent revenues from other activities and services such as training of teachers, arranging for personal English language tutors, organizing field trips and educational fairs, fees for designing the school layout of our franchised schools, and school tuition. Other operating revenue increased by $81,782, or 17%, to $560,968 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, from $479,186 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The increase was mainly due to revenue from schools controlled by us in the PRC.

      Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased by $220,832, or 10%, to $2,003,190 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, from $2,224,022 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The decrease in Gross Profit was mainly due to the increase in the operating costs of schools controlled by us in the PRC.

      Total Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses decreased by $283,457 to $1,251,727 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, from $1,535,184 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, an 18% decrease. The decrease in total operating expenses was mainly due to decreases in expenditures to fund daily operations.

      Other Operating Expenses. Other operating expenses decreased by $282,797, or 19%, to $1,230,874 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, from $1,513,671 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.The decrease in operating expenses was mainly due to decreases in expenditures to fund daily operations.

      Interest Expense, Net. Net interest expenses decreased by $7,280, or 32%, to $15,821 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 from $23,101 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The decrease in net interest expenses was mainly due to the decrease of interest rates during the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008. (See Note 11 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.)

Other Non-operating Income, Net. Net other non-operating income decreased by $57,254, or 43%, to $74,904 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, from $132,158 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The decrease in net other non-operating income was mainly due to the difference in exchange rates between the two periods.

      Provision for Taxes. Provision for taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 were $75,405 and $36,897, respectively. These provisions for income taxes relate to income taxes resulting from our operations in Taiwan.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES  

     As of March 31, 2009, our principal sources of liquidity included cash and bank balances of $1,294,151, which decreased $691,667 from the balance of $1,985,818 at December 31, 2008. The decrease was mainly due to the increase in the net cash used in the prepayment of long term investments.

 
 
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We have assertively expanded our business in the PRC. Our Shanghai operations turned profitable in 2006, and the Group turned profitable in the first quarter of 2007. We anticipate continued expansion of the demand for learning materials and an increase in the number of franchise schools. Furthermore, we foresee better utilization of capital and funds as we identify and implement alternatives for restructuring and refinancing. In order to increase its profit margin, the Group has operated direct-owned schools since 2007. Due to the rapid expansion in our Shanghai operations, the Group foresees additional need for funds in the near future to facilitate its expansion plans during 2009. As discussed in Note 11 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the majority of the Group’s existing loans are guaranteed by two directors of the Group who have expressed their willingness to continue to support the Group until other sources of funds have been obtained. Moreover, management believes that, with the support of the directors and continuous PRC sales, the Company would have sufficient funds for its operations, but may need new a bank facility to fulfill its business plan to expand its operations in the future.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $566,862 and $1,129,858 during the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The $562,996 increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in notes and accounts receivable of $630,361 during the three months ended March 31, 2009, $98,445 more than the increase of notes and accounts receivable of $531,916 during the three months ended March 31, 2008, and (ii) a decrease of notes and accounts payable in the amount of $298,133 during the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to an increase of notes and accounts payable in the amount of $450,301 during the three months ended March 31, 2008, a net cash decrease of $748,434.

Net cash used in investing activities was $1,070,393 during the three months ended March 31, 2009, and net cash provided by investing activities was $96,558 during the three months ended March 31, 2008. The $973,835 difference was primarily attributable to (i) an increase in cash used in the purchase of property and equipment of $153,739 during the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to a decrease of $64,757 during the three months ended March 31, 2008, (ii) increase in cash used in prepayment of long-term investments of $874,769 during the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to cash used in the prepayment of long-term investments of $26,076 during the three months ended March 31, 2008, for a net negative difference in cash of $848,693.

Net cash used in financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $190,524, as compared to $605,076 during the three months ended March 31, 2008. The $414,552 difference was primarily attributable to $13,772 in cash used to repay bank borrowings during the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to $573,968 used for the same purpose during the three months ended March 31, 2008.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements  

     As of March 31, 2009, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Bank Borrowing  

We currently utilize bank loans as one of our financing sources.  As of March 31, 2009 and 2008, the balances of bank borrowings, including current and non-current portions, were $1,749,698 and $2,549,668, respectively.

Pension Benefit

As of July 1, 2005, the Group maintains two different retirement plans, according to the ROC Labor Standard Law, a non-contributory and funded defined contribution retirement plan (the “New Plan”) covering all regular employees of KCIT, our subsidiary in Taiwan, and the benefit retirement plan (the “Old Plan”) which commenced in September 2003, and only applies to the regular employees of KCIT who were employed prior to June 2005, as described in Note14 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five fiscal years, and in the aggregate for the five fiscal years thereafter, are $0 and $16,735, respectively. We also make defined contributions to a retirement benefits plan for our employees in the PRC in accordance with local regulations. The contributions made by us for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $19,256, and $13,755, respectively.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

      None.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK  

     We are exposed to market risk, including from changes in certain foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. All of these market risks arise in the normal course of business, as we do not engage in speculative trading activities. We have not entered into derivative or hedging transactions to manage risk in connection with such fluctuations.

     The following analysis provides quantitative information regarding our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk and interest rate risk.

Interest rate exposure

We are exposed to fluctuating interest rates related to variable rate bank borrowings. In analyzing the effect of interest rate fluctuations based on the average balances of our outstanding bank borrowings for fiscal year 2009, we have projected that, if interest rates were to increase by one percent, the result would be an annual increase in our interest expense of $17,681. This analysis does not take into consideration the effect of changes in the level of overall economic activity on interest rate fluctuations.

Foreign currency exposure  

     We have operations in both Taiwan and the PRC. The functional currency of Higoal and its subsidiary, KCIT, is NT Dollars and the financial records are maintained and the financial statements are prepared for these entities in NT Dollars. The functional currency of KCES and its consolidated investee, Culture Media and KCEI is RMB and the financial records are maintained and the financial statements are prepared for these entities in RMB. In the normal course of business, these operations are not exposed to fluctuations in currency values. We do not generally enter into derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business, nor do we use such instruments for speculative purposes. The translation from the applicable local currency assets and liabilities to the U.S. Dollar is performed using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date except for shareholders’ equity, which is translated at historical exchange rates. Revenue and expense accounts are translated using average exchange rates during the period. Gains and losses resulting from such translations are recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment, a separate component of shareholders’ equity.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES  

 Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b), our management has performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. The term disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 
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Management has concluded, based on deficiencies noted by our auditors in past reviews, and other issues noted by management in its evaluation, that as of March 31, 2009 our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective. Several quarters ago we began taking measures to improve our disclosure controls and procedures. We initiated the installment of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system and engaged an outside accounting firm to advise the Company with respect to setting up internal auditing and other controls and procedures. The ERP system, when fully operational, will enable the centralization of all information required to be disclosed pursuant to the Exchange Act to be digitally recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely and secured manner. During the final phase of ERP system integration, certain difficulties have been encountered that have prevented the ERP system to be satisfactorily declared effective and independently operational by management. One cause of the delay was that the company hired to assist with our implementation of the new ERP system unexpectedly ceased its operation in September 2008. We are currently searching for the right consulting company to assist us with integration of the RRP system as well as provide on-going monitoring, guidance and supervisory support. Management anticipates that the new system will become fully operational in the fourth fiscal quarter 2010. The old system used by the Company will then be phased out.

The Company recognizes that the disclosure controls and procedures were inadequate; it is assertively attending to the inadequacy and believes that implementation of ERP will significantly strengthen the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures.

The certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are filed as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2, respectively, to this Form 10-Q.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting  
 
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

During the last quarter, we have continued the efforts to implement the integration of a comprehensive ERP system that, when fully operational, will enhance our internal controls over financial reporting. The ERP system has been fully installed and the system has been running in parallel with the old system since 2007.  The system is expected to be fully operational in the fourth fiscal quarter 2010. The ERP system will perform the following functions:

 
o
Maintain detailed records and produce comprehensive financial statements on a periodic basis allowing management to review and detect irregular financial activities;
 
 
o
Place different check-points on the progression of ordinary monetary activities of the business; and
 
 
o
Delineate individual and/departmental responsibilities and effectively separate respective departmental transactions so as to prevent occurrence of intentional misappropriation of funds.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION  

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS  

We have no material pending legal proceedings.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part 1, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. We caution the reader that these risk factors may not be exhaustive. We operate in a continually changing business environment and new risk facts emerge from time to time. Management cannot predict such new risk factors, nor can we assess the impact, if any, of such new risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may impact our business. There have not been any material changes during the quarter ended March 31, 2009 from the risk factors disclosed in the above-mentioned Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS  

 None.

 
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES  

    None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS  

     None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION  

     None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

A.
 
Exhibits
31.1
 
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer
31.2
 
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer
32.1
 
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer
 
SIGNATURES  
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: May 13, 2009

By:  
/s/ Suang-Yi Pai    
 
SUANG-YI PAI     
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER     

 
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