KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORP - Quarter Report: 2011 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.20549
FORM 10-Q
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2011
¨ 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: 000-33167
KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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77-0632186
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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310 N. Indian Hill Blvd.,
#702
Claremont, California
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91711
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(Address of principal executive
offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(626) 715-5855
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
415 West Foothill Blvd, Suite 206
Claremont, California 91711-2766
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(Former address)
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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 þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ 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 ¨
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Accelerated filer ¨
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Non-accelerated filer ¨
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Smaller reporting company þ
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
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Outstanding at August 10, 2011
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Common Stock, $0.001 par
value per share
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400,000,000 shares
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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3
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ITEM 1.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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3
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ITEM 2.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
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ITEM 3.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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ITEM 4.
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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PART II.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 1.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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ITEM 1A.
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RISK FACTORS
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ITEM 2.
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UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
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ITEM 3.
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DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
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ITEM 4.
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RESERVED
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ITEM 5.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 6.
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EXHIBITS
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SIGNATURES
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PART I.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2011
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December 31, 2010
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(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
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Current assets
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ | 18,024 | $ | 32,816 | ||||
Deposits and other receivables
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26,410 | 72,808 | ||||||
Current assets of discontinued operation
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407 | 398 | ||||||
Total current assets
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44,841 | 106,022 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment - net
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22,850 | 25,922 | ||||||
Total assets
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$ | 67,691 | $ | 131,944 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
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Current liabilities
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Accounts payable
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$ | 336,705 | $ | 319,299 | ||||
Advances from customers
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13,830 | 13,514 | ||||||
Construction costs payable
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274,319 | 268,060 | ||||||
Due to related parties - trade
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463,564 | 422,788 | ||||||
Due to related parties - non-trade
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3,326,485 | 2,898,242 | ||||||
Convertible notes payable
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1,631,088 | 1,631,088 | ||||||
Salary payable
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813,799 | 707,712 | ||||||
Taxes payable
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206,786 | 166,255 | ||||||
Penalty payable
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1,352,866 | 1,086,315 | ||||||
Interest payable
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640,892 | 520,813 | ||||||
Other payable
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564,932 | 625,386 | ||||||
Current liabilities of discontinued operation
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111,330 | 108,790 | ||||||
Total current liabilities
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9,736,596 | 8,768,262 | ||||||
Long-term liabilities
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Unsecured loans payable
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1,776,995 | 1,736,452 | ||||||
Total long-term liabilities
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1,776,995 | 1,736,452 | ||||||
Total liabilities
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11,513,591 | 10,504,714 | ||||||
Stockholders’ deficiency
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Common stock - $0.001 par value Authorized 400,000,000 shares. Issued and outstanding 400,000,000 at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
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400,000 | 400,000 | ||||||
Preferred stock - $0.001 par value Authorized 20,000,000 shares, none issued
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- | - | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital
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8,093,337 | 8,093,337 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit
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(19,600,657 | ) | (18,670,713 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive deficiency
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(338,580 | ) | (195,394 | ) | ||||
Total Kiwa stockholders’ deficiency
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(11,445,900 | ) | (10,372,770 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficiency
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$ | 67,691 | $ | 131,944 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
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Six Months Ended June 30,
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2011
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2010
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2011
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2010
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Net sales
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$ | - | $ | 4,101 | $ | - | $ | 82,888 | ||||||||
Cost of sales
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- | 3,067 | - | 50,219 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit
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- | 1,034 | - | 32,669 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses
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General and administrative
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334,701 | 359,603 | 711,481 | 754,583 | ||||||||||||
Selling expenses
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- | 931 | - | 3,073 | ||||||||||||
Research and development
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40,317 | 45,225 | 78,284 | 91,447 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses
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375,018 | 405,759 | 789,765 | 849,103 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss
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(375,018 | ) | (404,725 | ) | (789,765 | ) | (816,434 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense
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(78,226 | ) | (60,489 | ) | (140,179 | ) | (120,313 | ) | ||||||||
Other income
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- | 4,397 | - | 4,397 | ||||||||||||
Net loss before income tax
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(453,244 | ) | (460,817 | ) | (929,944 | ) | (932,350 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax
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- | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Net loss
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(453,244 | ) | (460,817 | ) | (929,944 | ) | (932,350 | ) | ||||||||
Other comprehensive loss
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Translation adjustment
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(83,936 | ) | 26,717 | (143,186 | ) | (27,765 | ) | |||||||||
Total comprehensive loss
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$ | (537,180 | ) | $ | (434,100 | ) | $ | (1,073,130 | ) | $ | (960,115 | ) | ||||
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted
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$ | (0.001 | ) | $ | (0.001 | ) | $ | (0.002 | ) | $ | (0.002 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-basic and diluted
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400,000,000 | 400,000,000 | 400,000,000 | 400,000,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
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2011
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2010
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Cash flows from operating activities:
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Net loss
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$ | (929,944 | ) | $ | (932,350 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
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Depreciation and amortization
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3,640 | 22,539 | ||||||
Provision for doubtful debt and inventory impairment
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- | 2,442 | ||||||
Provision for penalty payable
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266,551 | 238,594 | ||||||
Interest payable on convertible notes
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120,079 | 115,307 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
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Inventories
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- | (40,042 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses
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- | (2,832 | ) | |||||
Other current assets
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46,398 | (8,550 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable
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17,406 | 30,857 | ||||||
Salary payable
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106,087 | 102,040 | ||||||
Taxes payable
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40,531 | 37,698 | ||||||
Due to related parties-trade
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40,776 | (14,652 | ) | |||||
Other payable
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(60,454 | ) | (128,973 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities
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(348,930 | ) | (577,922 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities:
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Purchase of property and equipment
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- | (30,451 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities
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- | (30,451 | ) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities:
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Proceeds from related parties
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1,085,069 | 886,322 | ||||||
Repayment to related parties
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(656,826 | ) | (217,579 | ) | ||||
Repayment of long-term borrowings
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- | (2,270 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities
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428,243 | 666,473 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate change
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(94,105 | ) | (26,409 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents:
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Net (decrease)/increase
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(14,792 | ) | 31,691 | |||||
Balance at beginning of period
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32,816 | 28,765 | ||||||
Balance at end of period
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$ | 18,024 | $ | 60,456 | ||||
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash flow Information:
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Cash paid for interest
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$ | - | $ | 536 | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes
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$ | - | $ | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(UNAUDITED)
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1.
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Description of Business and Organization
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References herein to “Kiwa” or the “Company” refer to Kiwa Bio-Tech Products Group Corporation and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries unless the context specifically states or implies otherwise.
The Company has established two subsidiaries in China: (1) Kiwa Bio-Tech Products (Shandong) Co., Ltd. (“Kiwa Shandong”) in 2002 and (2) Tianjin Kiwa Feed Co., Ltd. (“Kiwa Tianjin”).
Business -The Company’s business plan is to develop, manufacture, distribute and market innovative, cost-effective and environmentally safe bio-technological products for agriculture markets located primarily in China. The Company has acquired technologies to produce and market bio-fertilizer and bio-enhanced feed products, and has also been developing a veterinary drug based on AF-01 anti-viral aerosol technology.
Going Concern - The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements do not purport to represent the realizable or settlement values.
As of June 30, 2011, the Company had cash of $18,024, current ratio of 0.005 and quick ratio of 0.002. The Company had an accumulated deficit of $19,600,657, and incurred net losses of $929,944 during the six months ended June 30, 2011. This trend is expected to continue. These factors create substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Management is in the course of sourcing additional capital and considering ways to restructure or adjust the Company’s operations and product mix so as to increase profit margins in the future. However, there is no guarantee that these actions will be successful.
The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
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Summaries of Significant Accounting Policies
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Principle of consolidation - These condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kiwa BVI and Kiwa Bio-Tech Products (Shandong) Co., Ltd. (“Kiwa Shandong”), and also its majority-owned subsidiary, Tianjin Kiwa Feed Co., Ltd. (“Kiwa Tianjin”). All significant inter-company balances or transactions are eliminated on consolidation.
Basis of preparation - These interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. The results reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements for any interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for the entire year or any other period. The (a) condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010, which was derived from audited financial statements, and (b) the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2010.
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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(UNAUDITED)
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Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant accounting estimates include the bad debt provision, impairment of inventory and long-lived assets, depreciation and amortization and fair value of warrants and options.
Country Risk - As the Company’s principal operations are conducted in China, the Company is subject to special considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies operating in North America and Western Europe. These risks include, among others, risks associated with the political, economic and legal environments and foreign currency exchange limitations encountered in China. The Company’s results of operations may be adversely affected by changes in the political and social conditions in China, and by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, among other things.
In addition, all of the Company’s transactions undertaken in China are denominated in China Renminbi (“RMB”), which must be converted into other currencies before remittance out of China may be made. Both the conversion of RMB into foreign currencies and the remittance of foreign currencies out of China require the approval from the Chinese government. In recent years, the Chinese government has gradually loosened its control over foreign exchange, especially with respect to current foreign exchange accounts, for instance, by removing the requirement for advance examination and approval to open a current foreign exchange account and by increasing the quota for foreign exchange accounts.
Credit Risk - The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and intends to establish an allowance for doubtful accounts when amounts are not considered fully collectable. According to the Company’s credit policy, the Company generally provides a 100% bad debt provision for the amounts outstanding over 365 days after the deduction of the amount subsequently settled after the balance sheet date, which management believes is consistent with industry practice in China region.
Foreign Currency Translation - The Company uses United States dollars (“US Dollar” or “US$” or “$”) for financial reporting purposes. However, the Company maintains the books and records in its functional currency, Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”), being the primary currency of the economic environment in which its operations are conducted. In general, the Company translates its assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date, and the statement of income is translated at average exchange rates during the reporting period. Equity accounts are translated at historical rates. Adjustments resulting from the translation of the Company’s financial statements are recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income.
Research and Development Costs - Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - Our long-lived assets consist of property, equipment and intangible assets. We periodically evaluate our investment in long-lived assets, including property and equipment, for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the net carrying amount may not be recoverable. Our judgments regarding potential impairment are based on legal factors, market conditions and operational performance indicators, among others. In assessing the impairment of property and equipment, we make assumptions regarding the estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. If these estimates or the related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets. Based on our analysis, no impairment on long-lived assets was charged during the six months ended June 30, 2011.
Fair Value Measurements - ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This topic also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires classification based on observable and unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(UNAUDITED)
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Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables, and short-term debts approximate their fair values due to their short maturities.
There were no assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
Revenue Recognition - We recognize revenue for our products in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements,” as amended by SAB No. 104, “Revenue Recognition.” Sales represent the invoiced value of goods, net of value added tax, supplied to customers, and are recognized upon delivery of goods and passage of title No other significant obligations of the Company exist and collectability is reasonably assured.
Income Taxes - The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Tax,” which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequence attributable to the difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rate 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. The Company establishes a valuation when it is more likely than not that the assets will not be recovered.
Net Loss Per Common Share - Basic loss per common share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per common share includes the effect of dilutive securities (stock options, warrants, convertible debt, stock subscription and other stock commitments issuable). These potentially dilutive securities were not included in the calculation of loss per share for the periods presented because the Company incurred a loss during such periods and thus the effect would have been anti-dilutive. Accordingly, basic and diluted loss per common share is the same for all periods presented. As of June 30, 2011, potentially dilutive securities aggregated 1,225,858,678 shares of common stock.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(UNAUDITED)
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Property, Plant and Equipment
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The following table presents the property, plant and equipment as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
Property, Plant and Equipment
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June 30, 2011
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December 31, 2010
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Building
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$ | 1,311,636 | $ | 1,281,711 | ||||
Machinery and equipment
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596,923 | 583,304 | ||||||
Automobiles
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85,957 | 83,994 | ||||||
Office equipment
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105,071 | 102,670 | ||||||
Computer software
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22,353 | 21,842 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment - total
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$ | 2,121,940 | $ | 2,073,521 | ||||
Less: accumulated depreciation
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(744,417 | ) | (723,836 | ) | ||||
Less: impairment on long-lived assets
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(1,354,673 | ) | (1,323,763 | ) | ||||
Property, plant and equipment - net
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$ | 22,850 | $ | 25,922 |
The building is on a piece of land the use right of which was granted to Kiwa Shandong by local government free for 10 years from May 26, 2002. Then for another 20 years on a fee calculated according to Kiwa Shandong’s net profit. Since Kiwa Shandong did not generate any net profit, no fee is payable. The Company is in negotiation with Zoucheng Municipal Government to renew the agreement. However, there is no assurance that the Company will successfully renew the agreement with Zoucheng Municipal Government. In the future, the Company may consider moving the primary location of Kiwa Shandong’s operation to other locations in China.
No impairment on long-lived assets was charged to expense during six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Depreciation expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $3,640 and $22,539, respectively. All of our property, plant and equipment have been held as collateral to secure the 6% Notes (See Note 6 below).
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Related Party Transactions
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Amounts due to related parties consisted of the following as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
Item
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Nature
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Notes
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Balances
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June 30, 2011
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December 31, 2010
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Mr. Wei Li ("Mr. Li")
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Non-trade
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(1)
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$ | 3,097,271 | $ | 2,710,605 | ||||||
Kangtai International Logistics (Beijing) Co., Ltd. ("Kangtai")
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Non-trade
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(2)
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(48,286 | ) | (46,863 | ) | ||||||
Ms. Yvonne Wang ("Ms. Wang")
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Non-trade
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(3)
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277,500 | 234,500 | ||||||||
Subtotal
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3,326,485 | 2,898,242 | ||||||||
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Kiwa-CAU R&D Center
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Trade
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(4)
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463,564 | 422,788 | ||||||||
Subtotal
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463,564 | 422,788 | ||||||||
Total
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$ | 3,790,049 | $ | 3,321,030 |
(1) Mr. Li
Mr. Li is the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Advances and Loans
As of December 31, 2010, the remaining balance due Mr. Li was $2,710,605. Pursuant to a letter of commitment dated December 31, 2010, during the six months ended June 30, 2011, Mr. Li advanced $1,042,069 to the Company and was repaid $655,403. As of June 30, 2011, the balance due Mr. Li was $3,097,271. Mr. Li has agreed that the Company may repay the balance when its cash flow circumstance allows.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(UNAUDITED)
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Motor Vehicle Lease
In December 2004, the Company entered into an agreement with Mr. Li, pursuant to which Mr. Li leases to the Company a motor vehicle. The monthly rental payment is RMB15,000 (approximately $2,293). The Company and Mr. Li have agreed to terminate this contract at the end of June 2011.
Guarantees for the Company
Mr. Li has pledged without any compensation from the Company, all of his common stock of the Company as collateral security for the Company’s obligations under the 6% Notes. (See Note 6 below).
(2) Kangtai
Kangtai, formerly named China Star Investment Management Co., Ltd., is a private company, 28% owned by Mr. Li. Mr. Li is the Chairman of Kangtai.
On December 31, 2010, the amount due from Kangtai was $46,863. The balance due from Kangtai on June 30, 2011 was $48,286.
(3) Ms. Wang
Ms. Wang is the Secretary of the Company.
On December 31, 2010, the amount due Ms. Wang was $234,500. Pursuant to a letter of commitment dated December 31, 2010, during the six months ended June 30, 2011, Ms. Wang advanced $43,000 to the Company. As of June 30, 2011, the amount due Ms. Wang was $277,500. Ms. Wang has agreed that the Company may repay the balance when its cash flow circumstance allows.
(4) Kiwa-CAU R&D Center
Pursuant to the agreement with China Agricultural University (“CAU”), the Company agreed to invest RMB 1 million (approximately $154,521) each year to fund research at Kiwa-CAU R&D Center. Prof. Qi Wang, one of the Company’s directors, is also the director of Kiwa-CAU R&D Center.
On December 31, 2010, the amount due to Kiwa-CAU R&D Center was $422,788. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company paid RMB300,000 (approximately $46,356) to Kiwa-CAU R&D Center. As of June 30, 2011, the outstanding balance due Kiwa-CAU R&D Center was $463,564.
5.
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Unsecured Loans Payable
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Unsecured loans payable consisted of the following at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
Item
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June 30, 2011
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December 31, 2010
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Unsecured loan payable to Zoucheng Municipal Government, non-interest bearing, becoming due within three years from Kiwa Shandong’s first profitable year on a formula basis, interest has not been imputed due to the undeterminable repayment date
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$ | 1,390,692 | $ | 1,358,962 | ||||
Unsecured loan payable to Zoucheng Science & Technology Bureau, non-interest bearing, it is due in Kiwa Shandong’s first profitable year, interest has not been imputed due to the undeterminable repayment date
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386,303 | 377,490 | ||||||
Total
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$ | 1,776,995 | $ | 1,736,452 |
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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(UNAUDITED)
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The Company qualifies for non-interest bearing loans under a Chinese government sponsored program to encourage economic development in certain industries and locations in China. To qualify for the favorable loan terms, a company must meet the following criteria: (1) be a technology company with innovative technology or product (as determined by the Science Bureau of the central Chinese government); (2) operate in specific industries that the Chinese government has determined are important to encourage development, such as agriculture, environmental, education, and others; and (3) be located in an undeveloped area such as Zoucheng, Shandong Province, where the manufacturing facility of the Company is located.
According to a project agreement, Zoucheng Municipal Government granted the Company use of at least 15.7 acres in Shandong Province, China at no cost for 10 years to construct a manufacturing facility. Under the agreement, the Company has the option to pay a fee of RMB480,000 ($74,170) per acre for the land use right after the 10-year period. The Company may not transfer or pledge the temporary land use right. The Company is in negotiation with Zoucheng Municipal Government to renew the agreement. However, there is no assurance that the Company will successfully renew the agreement with Zoucheng Municipal Government. As of June 30, 2011, the Company had not renewed the agreement. In the future, the Company may consider moving the primary location of Kiwa Shandong’s operation to other locations in China. The Company also committed to invest approximately $18 million to $24 million for developing the manufacturing and research facilities in Zoucheng, Shandong Province. As of June 30, 2010, the Company invested approximately $1.91 million for the property, plant and equipment of the project.
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Convertible Notes Payable
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On June 29, 2006, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with six institutional investors (collectively, the “Purchasers”) for the issuance and sale of (1) 6% secured convertible notes, due three years from the date of issuance, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,450,000 (the “6% Notes”), convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, and (2) warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase 12,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.
In conjunction with the sale and issuance of the 6% Notes, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement, amended in October 2006, the requirements of which the Company met by filing its registration statement on Form SB-2 on August 11, 2006 and subsequently amended on October 20, 2006 and June 29, 2007.
Closings for the sale of the 6% Notes occurred on June 29, August 15 and October 31, 2006 for $857,500, $735,000 and $857,500 principal amount, respectively. The Company received $2,450,000 in aggregate from the three sales of the 6% Notes.
The conversion price of the 6% Notes is based on a 40% discount to the average of the trading price of the Company’s common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board over a 20-day trading period. The conversion price is also adjusted for certain subsequent issuances of equity securities of the Company at prices below the conversion price then in effect. The 6% Notes contain a volume limitation that prohibits the holder from further converting the 6% Notes if doing so would cause the holder and its affiliates to hold more than 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. In addition, each holder of the 6% Notes agrees that they may not convert more than their pro-rata share (based on original principal amount) of the greater of $120,000 principal amount of the 6% Notes per calendar month or the average daily dollar volume calculated during the 10 business days prior to a conversion, per conversion. This conversion limit has since been eliminated pursuant to an agreement by the Company and the Purchasers (see discussion below).
The exercise price of the Warrants is $0.45 per share, subject to anti-dilution adjustments pursuant to a broad-based weighted average formula for subsequent issues of equity securities by the Company below the trading price of the shares. The Purchase Agreement requires the Company to maintain a reserve of authorized common stock equal to 110% of the number of shares issuable upon full conversion of the 6% Notes and exercise of the Warrants. The Purchase Agreement imposes financial penalties in cash (equal to 2% of the number of shares that the Purchaser is entitled to multiplied by the market price for each day) if the authorized number of shares of common stock is insufficient to satisfy the reserve requirements. The 6% Notes and the Warrants also impose financial penalties on the Company if it fails to timely deliver common stock upon conversion of the 6% Notes and exercise of the Warrants, respectively.
To enable reservation of a sufficient amount of authorized shares that may be issued pursuant to conversion of the 6% Notes and exercise of the Warrants, the Purchase Agreement required the Company to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock. At the annual meeting for 2006, which was held on September 12, 2006, a proposal to amend our Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, from 100,000,000 shares to 200,000,000 shares was approved by the required vote of our stockholders. At the annual meeting held for 2008 on December 30, 2008 we further amended our Certificate of Incorporation by increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock from 200,000,000 to 400,000,000. At our annual meeting for 2009, which was held on December 28, 2009, the proposal of further amend the Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares from 400,000,000 to 800,000,000 was not approved by stockholders.At our annual meeting for 2010, which was held on December 15, 2010, the proposal of further amend the Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares from 400,000,000 to 800,000,000 was not approved by stockholders.
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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(UNAUDITED)
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The Company incurs a financial penalty in cash or shares at the option of the Company (equal to 2% of the outstanding amount of the Notes per month plus accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes, prorated for partial months) if it breaches this or other affirmative covenants in the Purchase Agreement, including a covenant to maintain a sufficient number of authorized shares under its Certificate of Incorporation to cover at least 110% of the stock issuable upon full conversion of the Notes and the Warrants. Pursuant to the relevant provisions for liquidated damages in the Purchase Agreement, as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company has accrued a penalty of $1,352,866 and $1,086,315 respectively, of which $266,551 and $238,594 was included in general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The 6% Notes require the Company to procure the Purchaser’s consent prior to taking certain actions including the payment of dividends, repurchasing stock, incurring debt, guaranteeing obligations, merging or restructuring the Company, or selling significant assets.
The Company’s obligations under the 6% Notes and the Warrants are secured by a first priority security interest in the Company’s intellectual property pursuant to an Intellectual Property Security Agreement with the Purchasers, and by a first priority security interest in all of the Company’s other assets pursuant to a Security Agreement with the Purchasers. In addition, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer has pledged all of his common stock of the Company as collateral for the Company’s obligations under the 6% Notes and the Warrants. The Purchasers are accredited investors as defined under the Securities Act and the 6% Notes and the Warrants and the underlying common stock upon conversion and exercise will be issued without registration under the Securities Act in reliance on the exemption provided by Rule 506 under Regulation D under the Securities Act. The intellectual property pledged had a cost of $592,901 which carrying value of $179,897 was fully impaired during the year ended December 31, 2009.
The fair value of the Warrants underlying the three sales of the 6% Notes (amounting to 4,287,500 shares, 3,675,000 shares and 4,287,500 shares respectively) at the time of their issuance was determined to be $545,477, $416,976 and $505,503 calculated pursuant to the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value was recorded as a reduction to the 6% Notes payable and was charged to operations as interest expense in accordance with effective interest method within the period of the 6% Notes.
The Purchasers of the 6% Notes and Warrants were introduced to the Company by an investment bank pursuant to an engagement letter agreement with the Company. Pursuant to the engagement letter, the investment bank received a cash fee equal to 8% of the aggregate proceeds raised in the financing and to warrants in the quantity equal to 8% of the securities issued in the financing. The Company recorded the cash fee and other direct costs incurred for the issuance of the convertible loan in aggregate of $30,000 as deferred debt issuance costs. Debt issuance costs were amortized on the straight-line method over the term of the 6% Notes, with the amounts amortized being recognized as interest expense. As of June 30, 2009 the debt issuance costs were fully amortized.
The warrants issued to the investment bank in connection with each tranche of the 6% Notes (amounting to 343,000 shares, 294,000 shares and 343,000 shares) are exercisable for three years and have an exercise price equal to $0.2598. The fair value of these warrants at the time of their issuance was determined to be $94,005, $60,324 and $77,214 calculated pursuant to the Black-Scholes option pricing model. As of June 29, 2009, warrants issued to the investment bank had expired.
On January 31, 2008, the Company entered into three Callable Secured Convertible Notes Agreements (“2% Notes”) with four of the Company’s 6% Notes purchasers converting their unpaid interest of $112,917 in total, into principal with an interest rate of 2% per annum, which fell due on January 31, 2011. Other terms of the 2% Notes are similar to the 6% Notes. No principal of the 2% Notes has been converted so far. The outstanding principal balance on the 2% Notes was $112,917 as of June 30, 2011.
On September 25 and October 7, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with the Purchasers to redeem all of the 6% Notes and the 2% Notes. Under the redemption agreement, the Purchasers agreed to waive their participation right with respect to any new financing that closes before October 31, 2008, and suspend conversions of principal and interest under the 6% Notes and the 2% Notes from September 25 to October 31, 2008. The Company agreed to redeem the notes for a specified price if a new financing was completed before October 31, 2008. Under the redemption agreement, if the Company failed to redeem the notes by October 31, 2008, the 6% Notes and the 2% Notes would be automatically amended to remove limitations on the Purchasers’ right to convert under the 6% Notes and the 2% Notes no more than (1) $120,000 per calendar month; and (2) the average daily dollar volume calculated during the ten (10) business days prior to a conversion, per conversion.
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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(UNAUDITED)
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On October 27, 2008, the Company had informed the Purchasers that the Company would not be able to redeem the 6% Notes and the 2% Notes due to failure to close an anticipated new financing. Therefore, the amendment to the 6% Notes and the 2% Notes took effect and the Purchasers resumed conversion.
On June 3, 2009, the Company received a Notice of Default from four note holders for failure to timely file a registration statement or effect registration. However, the Company believes that such claim is invalid and has not made any provision for liquidated damages in this regard.
On June 29, 2009, the 6% Notes were due. The Company informed the Purchasers of its inability to repay the outstanding balance on the due date. Therefore, the 6% Notes are in default and the default interest rate of 15% per annum is being charged on the 6% Notes.
During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Purchasers converted nil principal and nil interest into shares of common stock. As of June 30, 2011, the face amount of the 6% Notes outstanding was $1,518,171.
During six months ended June 30, 2011, interest of $112,927 and $7,152 was accrued on the 6% Notes and the 2% Notes, respectively. During the same period of 2010, interest of $112,927 and $1,120 was accrued on the 6% Notes and the 2% Notes, respectively.
Unpaid interest of $640,892 and $520,813 was included on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
On January 31, 2011, the 2% Notes were also due. The Company informed the Purchasers of its inability to repay the outstanding balance on the due date. Therefore, the 2% Notes are in default and the default interest rate of 15% per annum is being charged on the 2% Notes.
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Commitments and Contingencies
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The Company has the following material contractual obligations:
Operating lease commitments
The Company leased an office in Beijing on July 15, 2007. The operating lease agreement will expire at January 14, 2012. The monthly rental payment for the office is RMB 80,324 (approximately $12,251). Rent expense under the operating leases for the six months ended June, 2011 and 2010 was $102,247 and $100,431 respectively. In June 2011, the lease agreement was terminated. Kangtai will lease the same office since June 30, 2011.
On June 30, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with Kangtai, pursuant to which the Company and Kangtai will share the offices and rental. The Company will pay rental of $1,000 per month. This agreement will expire on June 30, 2012.
The Company’s commitments for minimum lease payments under the operating lease for the next five years and thereafter as of June 30, 2011 are as follows:
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Technology acquisition
On May 8, 2006 the Company entered into a Technology Transfer Agreement with Jinan Kelongboao Bio-Tech Co. Ltd. (“JKB”). Pursuant to the agreement, JKB agreed to transfer its AF-01 Anti-viral Aerosol technology for veterinary medicines to the Company. Pursuant to the agreement the Company will pay JKB a transfer fee of RMB10 million (approximately $1.55 million), of which RMB6 million is to be paid in cash and RMB4 million is to be paid in stock. The cash portion is to be paid in installments, the first installment RMB3 million was set for May 23, 2006 initially, of which RMB1 million has been paid and both parties have agreed to extend the remaining RMB2 million to the date when the application for new veterinary drug certificate is accepted. Three other installments of RMB1 million are due upon the achievement of certain milestones, the last milestone being the issuance by the PRC Ministry of Agriculture of a new medicine certificate in respect of the technology. The RMB4 million stock payment will be due 90 days after the AF-01 technology is approved by the appropriate PRC department for use as a livestock disinfector for preventing bird flu. The agreement will become effective when the first installment has been fully paid.
As of June 30, 2011, the Company had paid one-third of the first installment, or RMB1,000,000 (or $154,521) to JKB. Since the Company did not make full payment for the first installment, the deposit paid had been charged to expenses in 2009.
The Company is still pursuing to acquire AF-01 technology and develop veterinary drug products based on this technology. There have been no changes to the terms of the Technology Transfer Agreement.
Operation of Kiwa-CAU R&D Center
Pursuant to the agreement on joint incorporation of the research and development center between CAU and Kiwa Shandong dated November 14, 2006, Kiwa Shandong agrees to invest RMB1 million (approximately $154,521) each year to fund research at the R&D Center. The term of this Agreement is ten years starting from July 1, 2006.Qi Wang, one of our directors commencing in July 2007 has acted as Director of Kiwa-CAU R&D Center since July 2006.
Investment in manufacturing and research facilities in Zoucheng, Shandong Province in China
According to the Project Agreement with Zoucheng Municipal Government in 2002, the Company has committed to invest approximately $18 million to $24 million for developing the manufacturing and research facilities in Zoucheng, Shandong Province. As of June 30, 2011, the Company had invested approximately $1.91 million for the project.
PRC employee costs
According to the prevailing laws and regulations of the PRC, the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC are required to cover its employees with medical, retirement and unemployment insurance programs. Management believes that due to the transient nature of its employees, they do not need to provide all employees with such social insurance, and have not paid the social insurance for all employees.
In the event that any current or former employee files a complaint with the PRC government, the Company's subsidiaries may be subject to making up the social insurance as well as administrative fines. As the Company believes that these fines would not be material, no provision has been made in this regard.
Convertible notes liquidated damages
On June 3, 2009, the Company received Notice of Default from four Convertible Note purchasers (See Note 6), the Company believes that such Notes Purchasers’ claim is not valid and has not made any provision for liquidated damages in this regard.
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Discontinued Operation
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In accordance with the provisions of ASC topic 360, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” the disposal of the Company’s bio-enhanced feed business segment is presented as assets and liabilities of a discontinued operation.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of the discontinued operation, excluding intercompany balances eliminated in consolidation, at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively:
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The Company’s operations of bio-enhanced feed business had no sales and expense transactions since the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
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Income Tax
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No provision for taxes is made as the Company and its subsidiaries do not have any taxable income in the U.S., the British Virgin Islands or the PRC.
The Company had deferred tax assets as follows:
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The net operating losses carried forward were approximately $18.5 million and $ 17.9 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, which will expire in years through 2025. Full valuation allowance has been made because it is considered more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized through sufficient future earnings of the entity to which the operating losses relate. As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company did not have any other significant temporary differences and carryforwards that may result in deferred tax assets or liabilities.
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Subsequent Event
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The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of these financial statements and determined that there were no subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2011 contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements concerning our expectations regarding our working capital requirements, financing requirements, business, growth prospects, competition and results of operations, and other statements of expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2011 involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein.
Overview
We have established two subsidiaries in China: (1) Kiwa Shandong in 2002, a wholly-owned subsidiary, engaging in the bio-fertilizer business, and (2) Tianjin Kiwa Feed Co., Ltd. (“Kiwa Tianjin”) in July 2006, engaging in the bio-enhanced feed business, of which we hold 80% equity. At the end of 2009, Kiwa Tianjin could no longer use its assets including machinery and inventory in the normal course of operations. As a result, the Company has classified the bio-enhanced feed business as discontinued operations.
We generated nil and $82,888 in revenue in the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. We incurred a net loss of $929,944 and $932,350 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
As of June 30, 2011, the Company had cash of $18,024. Due to our lack of revenues from sales and continuing losses, we have relied on the proceeds from loans from both unrelated and related parties to provide the resources necessary to fund the development of our business plan and operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, related parties advanced $1,085,069 in total to the Company, which was partly offset by repayment to a related party of $656,826. These funds are insufficient to execute our business plan as currently contemplated. Management is currently looking for alternative sources of capital to fund our operations.
Going Concern
Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the consolidated financial statements do not purport to represent the realizable or settlement values.
As of June 30, 2011, we had an accumulated deficit of $19,600,657, of which $929,944 was incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2011. We currently do not have sufficient revenues to support our business activities and we expect operating losses to continue. We will require additional capital to fund our operations.
As of June 30, 2011, our current liabilities were $9,736,596, which exceeded current assets by $9,691,755 representing a current ratio of 0.005 and a quick ratio 0.002; comparably, on December 31, 2010, our current liabilities exceeded current assets by $8,662,240, resulting in a current ratio of 0.01 and a quick ratio of 0.004. The 6% Notes became due on June 29, 2009. The 2% Notes became due on January 31, 2011. If we can achieve the necessary financing to increase our working capital, we believe the Company will be well-positioned to further increase sales of our products and to generate revenues in the future. There can be no assurances that we will be successful in obtaining this financing or in increasing our sales revenue if we do obtain the financing.
Our independent auditors have added an explanatory paragraph to their audit opinion issued in connection with our financial statements for the latest eight years, which states that the financial statements raise substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to make operations profitable or obtain additional funding will determine our ability to continue as a going concern.
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Trends and Uncertainties in Regulation and Government Policy in China
Foreign Investment Policy Change in China
According to the enterprise income tax law previously in effect, our PRC subsidiaries, Kiwa Shandong and Kiwa Tianjin, were exempt from corporate income taxes for their first two profitable years and were entitled to a 50% tax reduction for the succeeding three years. Now that the new income tax law is in effect, fiscal year 2008 is regarded as the first profitable year even if Kiwa Shandong or Kiwa Tianjin are not profitable that year; thereby narrowing the time period when the favorable tax treatment may be available to us.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We prepared our condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management periodically evaluates the estimates and judgments made. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various factors that are believed to be reasonable under current circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates as a result of different assumptions or conditions.
The following critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. In addition, you should refer to our accompanying financial statements and the related notes thereto, for further discussion of our accounting policies.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Our long-lived assets consist of property, equipment and intangible assets. As of June 30, 2011, the net value of property and equipment was $22,850, which represented approximately 20.6% of our total assets.
We periodically evaluate our investment in long-lived assets, including property and equipment, for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the net carrying amount may not be recoverable. Our judgments regarding potential impairment are based on legal factors, market conditions and operational performance indicators, among others. In assessing the impairment of property and equipment, we make assumptions regarding the estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. If these estimates or the related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets.
Based on our analysis, no further impairment on long-lived assets was charged during the six months ended June 30, 2011.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue for our products in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements,” as amended by SAB No. 104, “Revenue Recognition.” Sales represent the invoiced value of goods, net of value added tax, supplied to customers, and are recognized upon delivery of goods and passage of title.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Tax,” which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequence attributable to the difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rate 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. The Company establishes a valuation when it is more likely than not that the assets will not be recovered.
Major Customers and Suppliers
Bio-fertilizer Products
As of June 30, 2011, we had no customers. We had a total of 12 customers as of June 30, 2010, of which our largest customer accounted for 40.4% of our net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2010.
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During first two quarters of 2011, we had no suppliers. Comparably, our top two suppliers accounted for 83.5% and 16.5% of our net purchases during the six months ended June 30, 2010.
Results of Operations
Results of Operations for Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 as Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2010
Net Sales
Net sales were nil and $4,101 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company did not generate any sales revenue during the second quarter of 2011 mainly due to severe market conditions.
Cost of Sales
During the three months ended June 30, 2010, cost of sales was $3,067. Cost of sales were nil during the comparable period of 2011. The decrease of cost of sales was mainly due to decrease of net sales.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $1,034. In comparison, gross profit for the same period in 2011 was nil. The gross profit margin for our bio-fertilizer business was 25.2% during the second quarter of 2010.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $334,701 and $359,603, respectively, representing a $24,902 or 6.92% decrease. General and administrative expenses include salaries, travel and entertainment, rent, office expense, telephone expense, and insurance costs. Penalties on outstanding convertible notes, which is calculated monthly at 2% of the outstanding amounts of convertible notes, and unpaid interest on the notes, was $135,099 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, and $121,011 for the same period of 2010.
Selling Expenses
Selling expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2010 were $931. In comparison, the Company incurred no selling expenses during the first two quarters of 2011.
Research and Development
Research and development expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 reflected a slight decrease of $4,908 or 10.85% from $45,225 in the same period of 2010 to $40,317.
Interest Expenses
Net interest expense was $78,226 in the three months ended June 30, 2011 and $60,489 in the same period of 2010, representing a $17,737 or 29.3% increase. The increase in interest expenses was due to (1) increased rate of interest on the 2% Notes from 2% per annum to 15% per annum when it became due on January 31, 2011 and (2) increased amount of interest on credit cards and bank charges.
Net Loss
During the three months ended June 30, 2011, net loss was $453,244, representing a decrease of $7,573 or 1.64%, comparing with $460,817 for the same period of 2010. This increase resulted from the following factors: (1) decrease in gross profit of $1,034; (2) decrease in operating expenses of $30,741 or 7.6%; (3) increase in interest expenses of $17,737 or 29.3%.
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Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive loss increased by $103,080 or 23.8% to $537,180 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to $434,100 for the comparable period of 2010. This increase resulted from an increase of loss in translation adjustments of $110,653 in addition to reasons stated above.
Results of Operations for Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 as Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
Net Sales
Net sales were nil and $82,888 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company did not generate any sales revenue during the first two quarters of 2011 mainly due to severe market conditions.
Cost of Sales
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, cost of sales was $50,219. Cost of sales were nil during the comparable period of 2011. The decrease of cost of sales was mainly due to decrease of net sales.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $32,669. In comparison, gross profit for the same period in 2011 was nil. The gross profit margin for our bio-fertilizer business was 39.4% during the first two quarters of 2010.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $711,481 and $754,583, respectively, representing a $43,102 or 5.7% decrease. General and administrative expenses include salaries, travel and entertainment, rent, office expense, telephone expense and insurance costs. The penalty charge, which is calculated monthly at 2% of the outstanding amounts of convertible notes and unpaid interest on the notes, was $266,551 for six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $238,594 of the same period of 2010.
Selling Expenses
Selling expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were $3,073. In comparison, the Company incurred no selling expenses during the first two quarters of 2011.
Research and Development
Research and development expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011 reflected a slight decrease of $13,163 or 14.39% from $91,447 in the same period of 2010 to $78,284.
Interest Expenses
Net interest expense was $140,179 in the six months ended June 30, 2011 and $120,313 in the same period of 2010, representing a $19,866 or 16.5% increase. The increase in interest expenses was due to (1) increased rate of interest on the 2% Notes from 2% per annum to 15% per annum when it became due on January 31, 2011 and (2) increased amount of interest on credit cards and bank charges.
Net Loss
During the six months ended June 30, 2011, net loss was $929,944, representing a decrease of $2,406 or 0.3%, comparing with $932,350 for the same period of 2010. This decrease resulted from the following factors: (1) decrease in gross profit of $32,669; (2) decrease in operating expenses of $59,338 or 7.0%; (3) increase in interest expenses of $19,866 or 16.5%.
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive loss increased by $113,015 or 11.8% to $1,073,130 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to $960,115 for the comparable period of 2010. This increase resulted from an increase of loss in translation adjustments of $115,421 in addition to reasons stated above.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since inception of our ag-biotech business in 2002, we have relied on the proceeds from the sale of our equity securities and loans from both unrelated and related parties to provide the resources necessary to fund our operations and the execution of our business plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, related parties advanced $1,085,069 in total to the Company, which was partially offset by repayment to related parties of $656,826. As of June 30, 2011, our current liabilities exceeded current assets by $9,691,755, reflecting a current ratio of 0.005:1 and a quick ratio of 0.002:1. Comparably, as of December 31, 2010, our current liabilities exceeded current assets by $8,662,240, denoting a current ratio of 0.01:1 and quick ratio of 0.004:1.
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had cash of $18,024 and $32,816, respectively. Changes in cash balances are outlined as follows:
During the six months ended June 30, 2011, our operations utilized cash of $348,930 as compared with $577,922 in the same period of 2010. Cash was mainly used for working capital for our bio-fertilizer and costs associated with being a public company.
During the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we invested nil and $30,451 for investing activities.
During the first two quarters of 2011, our financing activities incurred net cash inflow of $428,243, consisting of $1,085,069 advances or loans from related parties, which was offset by the repayments to related parties of $656,826. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, we generated $666,473 from financing activities, consisting of loans from related parties of $886,322, which was offset by repayment of $217,579 to related parties and long-term borrowings of $2,270.
Currently, we have insufficient cash resources to accomplish our objectives and also do not anticipate generating sufficient positive operating cash inflow in the rest of 2011 to fund our planned operations. We are actively looking for new sources of capital. To the extent that we are unable to successfully raise the capital necessary to fund our future cash requirements on a timely basis and under acceptable terms and conditions, we will not have sufficient cash resources to maintain operations, and may have to curtail operations and consider a formal or informal restructuring or reorganization.
Commitments and Contingencies
See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 1 in Part I.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At June 30, 2011, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.
ITEM 3.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide this information.
ITEM 4.
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls.
Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in SEC Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management including our CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Based on their evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of June 30, 2011, our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective.
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Our management has conducted, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, an assessment, including testing of the effectiveness, of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2011. Based on such evaluation, management identified deficiencies that were determined to be material weaknesses.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in disclosure controls and procedures, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Because of the material weaknesses described below, management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of June 30, 2011.
The specific material weaknesses identified by the Company’s management as of June 30, 2011 are described as follows:
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The Company is lacking qualified resources to perform the internal audit functions properly. In addition, the scope and effectiveness of the Company’s internal audit function are yet to be developed.
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We currently do not have an audit committee.
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Remediation Initiative
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We are committed to establishing the disclosure controls and procedures but due to limited resources, we were not able to hire sufficient internal audit resources. However, internally we established a central management center to recruit more senior qualified people in order to improve our internal control procedures. Externally, we are looking forward to engaging an accounting firm to assist the Company in improving the Company’s internal control system based on the COSO Framework. We also will increase our efforts to hire the qualified resources.
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We intend to establish an audit committee of the board of directors as soon as practicable. We envision that the audit committee will be primarily responsible for reviewing the services performed by our independent auditors, evaluating our accounting policies and our system of internal controls.
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Conclusion
The Company did not have sufficient and skilled accounting personnel with an appropriate level of technical accounting knowledge and experience in the application of generally accepted accounting principles accepted in the United States of America commensurate with the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures requirements, which resulted in a number of deficiencies in disclosure controls and procedures that were identified as being significant. The Company’s management believes that the number and nature of these significant deficiencies, when aggregated, was determined to be a material weakness.
Despite of the material weaknesses and deficiencies reported above, the Company’s management believes that its condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report fairly present in all material respects the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented and that this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 1.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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On December 22, 2009, Tianjin Kiwa filed a lawsuit against Challenge Feed in the local court of Wuqing District, Tianjin, where Kiwa Tianjin is domiciled. In the lawsuit, Kiwa Tianjin asserted that Challenge Feed unlawfully disposed of the assets held by Kiwa Tianjin, such assets include:
(1) Machinery and equipment. Challenge Feed entered into a settlement agreement with one of its creditors, in accordance with which Challenge Feed agreed to transfer title of the machinery and equipment, which had been assigned to Kiwa Tianjin in 2006 in connection with the establishment of Kiwa Tianjin as a joint venture between the Company and Challenge Feed, to repay Challenge Feed’s debt. Challenge Feed did not obtain Kiwa Tianjin’s consent nor inform Kiwa Tianjin of such transfer.
(2) Inventories. Kiwa Tianjin had a long standing agreement to lease Challenge Feed’s factory facilities and warehouse for the storage of its inventory. Challenge Feed disposed of Kiwa Tianjin’s inventories including raw materials, packaging and finished goods stored in the factory to repay Challenge Feed’s debt without the permission of Kiwa Tianjin.
Kiwa Tianjin is seeking damages against Challenge Feed in the amount of approximately RMB 2.2 million in total.
The local court of Wuqing District has informed the Company that it will not examine the lawsuit against Challenge Feed since Challenge Feed has entered into bankruptcy proceedings. Related matters will be solved during Challenge Feed’s bankruptcy proceedings.
On August 29, 2010, Kiwa Tianjin filed objections to the local court of Wuqing District and Challenge Feed’s bankruptcy administrator. According to Challenge Feed’s bankruptcy administrator, the filed objections have been received but have not been examined.
ITEM 1A.
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RISK FACTORS
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As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide this information.
ITEM 2.
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UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
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None.
ITEM 3.
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DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
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On June 29, 2006, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with six institutional investors for the issuance and sale of (1) 6% secured convertible notes, due three years from the date of issuance, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,450,000, convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock (the “6% Notes”), and (2) warrants to purchase 12,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The maturity date for 6% Notes was June 29, 2009.
On June 29, 2009, the 6% Notes were due. The Company has informed the Purchasers of its inability to repay the outstanding balance on the due date. Therefore, the 6% Notes are in default.
On January 31, 2008, the Company entered into three Callable Secured Convertible Notes Agreements (“2% Notes”) with four of the Company’s 6% Notes purchasers converting their unpaid interest of $112,917 in total, into principal with an interest rate of 2% per annum. The maturity date for the 2% Notes was January 31, 2011.
The Company has informed the Purchasers of its inability to repay the outstanding balance on the due date. Therefore, the 2% Notes are in default.
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ITEM 4.
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RESERVED
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ITEM 5.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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None.
ITEM 6.
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EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
No.
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Description
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Incorporated by
Reference in
Document
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Exhibit No. in
Incorporated
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10.1
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Letter of commitment by Wei Li
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Filed herewith.
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10.2
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Letter of commitment by Yvonne Wang
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Filed herewith.
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31.1
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
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Filed herewith.
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31.2
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
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Filed herewith.
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32.1
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Certificationof Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Filed herewith.
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32.2
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Certificationof Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
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/s/ Wei Li
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August 10, 2011
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Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors
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Wei Li
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(Principal Executive Officer)
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/s/ Steven Ning Ma
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August 10, 2011
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Chief Financial Officer
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Steven Ning Ma
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(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
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