NETWORK CN INC - Quarter Report: 2009 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10−Q
(Mark
One)
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QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For the
quarterly period ended: September 30, 2009
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TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For the
transition period from ____________ to _____________
Commission
File Number: 000-30264
NETWORK
CN INC.
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
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90-0370486
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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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Suite
3908, Shell Tower
Times
Square, 1 Matheson Street
Causeway Bay, Hong
Kong
(Address
of principal executive offices, Zip Code)
(852)
2833-2186
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
21/F.,
Chinachem Century Tower
178
Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
__________________________________________________
(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 x 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 x
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Non-accelerated
filer ¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller
reporting company ¨
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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 x
The
number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as
of November 3, 2009 is as follows:
Class of
Securities
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Shares
Outstanding
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Common
Stock, $0.001 par value
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423,122,071
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TABLE
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FINANCIAL
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PART
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OTHER
INFORMATION
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SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the following “Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. Such statements include, among others, those concerning our expected
financial performance and strategic and operational plans, as well as all
assumptions, expectations, predictions, intentions or beliefs about future
events. You are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and that a number of risks and uncertainties
could cause actual results of the Company to differ materially from those
anticipated, expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The words
“believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “project”, “targets”, “optimistic”, “intend”,
“aim”, “will” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are
statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated include risks related to our potential inability to raise additional
capital; changes in domestic and foreign laws, regulations and taxes;
uncertainties related to China’s legal system and economic, political and social
events in China; Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations which
affect trading in the securities of “penny stocks” changes in economic
conditions, including a general economic downturn or a downturn in the
securities markets; and any of the factors and risks mentioned in the “Risk
Factors” sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended
December 31, 2008 and subsequent SEC filings. The Company assumes no obligation
and does not intend to update any forward-looking statements, except as required
by law.
USE
OF TERMS
Except as
otherwise indicated by the context, references in this report to:
· |
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“BVI”
are references to the British Virgin
Islands;
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“China”
and “PRC” are to the People’s Republic of
China;
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the
“Company”, “NCN”, “we”, “us”, or “our”, are references to Network CN Inc.,
a Delaware corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries: NCN Group
Limited, or NCN Group, a BVI limited company; NCN Huamin Management
Consultancy (Beijing) Company Limited, or NCN Huamin, a PRC limited company;
Cityhorizon Limited, or Cityhorizon Hong Kong, a Hong Kong limited
company, and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Cityhorizon Limited, or
Cityhorizon BVI, a BVI limited company; and Huizhong
Lianhe Media Technology Co., Ltd., or Lianhe, a PRC
limited company; and the Company’s variable interest entities: Shanghai
Quo Advertising Company Limited., or Quo Advertising, a PRC limited
company and its 51% owned subsidiary, Xuancaiyi (Beijing) Advertising
Company Limited, or Xuancaiyi, a PRC limited company; and Beijing Huizhong
Bona Media Advertising Co., Ltd., or Bona, a PRC
limited company; and Huizhi Botong Media Advertising Beijing Co., Ltd., or
Botong, a PRC limited company;
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“NCN
Landmark” are references to NCN Landmark International Hotel Group
Limited, a British Virgin
Islands limited company,
and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Beijing NCN Landmark Hotel Management
Limited, a PRC limited company;
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“NCN
Management Services” are references to NCN Management Services Limited,
a British
Virgin Islands limited
company;
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“RMB”
are to the Renminbi, the legal currency of
China;
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the
“Securities Act” are to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; and the
“Exchange Act” are to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended;
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“Tianma”
are references to Guangdong Tianma International Travel Service Co., Ltd,
a PRC limited company; and
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· |
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“U.S.
dollar,” “$” and “US$” are to the legal currency of the United
States.
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PART
I
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
ITEM
1.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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NETWORK
CN INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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5
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NETWORK
CN INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Note
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As
of
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
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As
of
December
31,
2008
(Audited)
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ASSETS
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Current
Assets
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Cash
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$ | 2,806,441 | $ | 7,717,131 | |||||||
Accounts
receivable, net
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6 | 78,552 | 217,402 | ||||||||
Prepayments
for advertising operating rights, net
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7 | 333,362 | 418,112 | ||||||||
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets, net
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8 | 434,861 | 630,132 | ||||||||
Total
Current Assets
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3,653,216 | 8,982,777 | |||||||||
Equipment,
Net
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2,077,243 | 2,397,624 | |||||||||
Intangible
Assets, Net
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9 | 373,014 | 449,307 | ||||||||
Deferred
Charges, Net
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211,292 | 1,242,958 | |||||||||
TOTAL
ASSETS
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$ | 6,314,765 | $ | 13,072,666 | |||||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
(DEFICIT)
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Current
Liabilities
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Accounts
payable, accrued expenses and other payables
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2,361,225 | 5,577,204 | |||||||||
Current
liabilities from discontinued operations
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3,655 | 3,655 | |||||||||
Total
Current Liabilities
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2,364,880 | 5,580,859 | |||||||||
3%
Convertible Promissory Notes Due 2011, Net
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10 | - | 30,848,024 | ||||||||
1%
Convertible Promissory Note Due 2012, Net
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10 | 3,751,204 | - | ||||||||
TOTAL
LIABILITIES
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6,116,084 | 36,428,883 | |||||||||
COMMITMENTS
AND CONTINGENCIES
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11 | - | - | ||||||||
EQUITY
(DEFICIT)
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NCN
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
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12 | ||||||||||
Preferred
stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized
None
issued and outstanding
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- | - | |||||||||
Common
stock, $0.001 par value, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized
Issued
and outstanding: 423,122,071 and 71,641,608 as of September
30,
2009 and December 31, 2008 respectively
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423,122 | 71,642 | |||||||||
Additional
paid-in capital
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119,056,729 | 59,578,612 | |||||||||
Deferred
stock compensation
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(1,050,000 | ) | - | ||||||||
Accumulated
deficit
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(119,878,319 | ) | (84,653,932 | ) | |||||||
Accumulated
other comprehensive income
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1,672,150 | 1,647,461 | |||||||||
Total
NCN Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
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223,682 | (23,356,217 | ) | ||||||||
Noncontrolling
Interests
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12 | (25,001 | ) | - | |||||||
TOTAL
EQUITY (DEFICIT)
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198,681 | (23,356,217 | ) | ||||||||
TOTAL
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY(DEFICIT)
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$ | 6,314,765 | $ | 13,072,666 |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial
statements.
NETWORK
CN INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE
LOSS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)
For
the three months ended
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For
the nine months ended
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Note
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September
30,
2009
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September
30,
2008
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September
30,
2009
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September
30,
2008
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REVENUES
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Advertising
services
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$ | 293,706 | $ | 2,520,474 | $ | 812,833 | $ | 4,158,529 | |||||||||||
COST
OF REVENUES
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Cost
of advertising services
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559,906 | 5,651,467 | 1,513,223 | 14,258,071 | |||||||||||||||
GROSS
LOSS
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(266,200 | ) | (3,130,993 | ) | (700,390 | ) | (10,099,542 | ) | |||||||||||
OPERATING
EXPENSES
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Selling
and marketing
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180,230 | 656,114 | 505,637 | 2,120,397 | |||||||||||||||
General
and administrative
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527,829 | 4,408,534 | 3,001,437 | 9,929,559 | |||||||||||||||
Non-cash
impairment charges
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- | 5,671,782 | 4,058 | 5,671,782 | |||||||||||||||
Total
Operating Expenses
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708,059 | 10,736,430 | 3,511,132 | 17,721,738 | |||||||||||||||
LOSS
FROM OPERATIONS
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(974,259 | ) | (13,867,423 | ) | (4,211,522 | ) | (27,821,280 | ) | |||||||||||
OTHER
INCOME
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Interest
income
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6,724 | 21,257 | 20,668 | 61,412 | |||||||||||||||
Other
income
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- | - | 2,564 | 4 | |||||||||||||||
Total
Other Income
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6,724 | 21,257 | 23,232 | 61,416 | |||||||||||||||
INTEREST
AND OTHER DEBT-
RELATED
EXPENSES
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Amortization
of deferred charges and
debt
discount
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10 | 120,231 | 1,392,116 | 18,750,831 | 4,091,104 | ||||||||||||||
Non-cash
debt conversion charges
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10 | - | - | 10,204,627 | - | ||||||||||||||
Loss
on early extinguishment of debt
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10 | - | - | 1,696,684 | - | ||||||||||||||
Interest
expense
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10 | 12,603 | 383,334 | 408,128 | 1,109,125 | ||||||||||||||
Total
Interest and Other Debt–
Related
Expenses
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132,834 | 1,775,450 | 31,060,270 | 5,200,229 | |||||||||||||||
NET
LOSS BEFORE INCOME
TAXES
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(1,100,369 | ) | (15,621,616 | ) | (35,248,560 | ) | (32,960,093 | ) | |||||||||||
Income
taxes
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- | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
NET
LOSS FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS
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(1,100,369 | ) | (15,621,616 | ) | (35,248,560 | ) | (32,960,093 | ) | |||||||||||
DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS
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Net
income (loss) from discontinued
operations,
net of income taxes
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15 | - | 1,249 | - | (21,044 | ) | |||||||||||||
Gain
from disposal of discontinued
operations
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- | 66,085 | - | 66,085 | |||||||||||||||
NET
INCOME FROM
DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS
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- | 67,334 | - | 45,041 | |||||||||||||||
NET
LOSS
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(1,100,369 | ) | (15,554,282 | ) | (35,248,560 | ) | (32,915,052 | ) |
For
the three months ended
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For
the nine months ended
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Note
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September
30,
2009
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September
30,
2008
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September
30,
2009
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September
30,
2008
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LESS:
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE
TO
NONCONTROLLING
INTERESTS,
NET OF INCOME
TAXES
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1,005 | 79,916 | 24,173 | 181,051 | |||||||||||||||
NET
LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
NCN
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
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$ | (1,099,364 | ) | $ | (15,474,366 | ) | $ | (35,224,387 | ) | $ | (32,734,001 | ) | |||||||
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
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Total
other comprehensive income
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923 | 77,506 | 23,861 | 1,699,031 | |||||||||||||||
Less:
foreign currency translation loss
attributable
to noncontrolling interests
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420 | 770 | 828 | 7,660 | |||||||||||||||
Foreign
currency translation gain
attributable
to NCN common
stockholders
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1,343 | 78,276 | 24,689 | 1,706,691 | |||||||||||||||
COMPREHENSIVE
LOSS
ATTRIBUTABLE
TO NCN
COMMON
STOCKHOLDERS
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$ | (1,098,021 | ) | $ | (15,396,090 | ) | $ | (35,199,698 | ) | $ | (31,027,310 | ) | |||||||
NET
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
–
BASIC AND DILUTED
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Loss
per common share from continuing
operations
attributable to NCN common
stockholders
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14 | - | (0.22 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.46 | ) | |||||||||||
Loss
per common share from
discontinued
operations attributable to
NCN
common stockholders
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14 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||
Net
loss per common share – basic and
diluted
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14 | $ | - | $ | (0.22 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | (0.46 | ) | |||||||
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE SHARES
OUTSTANDING
– BASIC AND
DILUTED
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14 | 410,081,908 | 71,597,478 | 282,416,544 | 71,563,688 | ||||||||||||||
AMOUNTS
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
NCN
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
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Loss
from continuing operations, net of tax
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14 | (1,099,364 | ) | (15,546,407 | ) | (35,224,387 | ) | (32,776,641 | ) | ||||||||||
Discontinued
operations, net of tax
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14 | - | 72,041 | - | 42,640 | ||||||||||||||
NET
LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
NCN
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
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14 | $ | (1,099,364 | ) | $ | (15,474,366 | ) | $ | (35,224,387 | ) | $ | (32,734,001 | ) |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial
statements.
NETWORK
CN INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR
THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)
For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2009
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For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2008
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES:
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Net
loss from continuing operations attributable to NCN common
stockholders
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$ | (35,224,387 | ) | $ | (32,776,641 | ) | ||
Net
income from discontinued operations attributable to NCN common
stockholders
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- | 42,640 | ||||||
Net
loss attributable to NCN common stockholders
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(35,224,387 | ) | (32,734,001 | ) | ||||
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities:
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Depreciation
and amortization:
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Equipment
and intangible assets
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437,447 | 1,427,317 | ||||||
Deferred
charges and debt discount
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18,750,831 | 4,091,105 | ||||||
Non-cash
debt conversion charges
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10,204,627 | - | ||||||
Loss
on early extinguishment of debt
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1,696,684 | - | ||||||
Stock-based
compensation for service
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461,551 | 2,476,469 | ||||||
Loss
on disposal of equipment
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5,180 | 88,340 | ||||||
Loss
on deconsolidation of a variable interest entity
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8,178 | - | ||||||
(Net
write-back of ) allowance for doubtful debt
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(241,227 | ) | 1,411,287 | |||||
Non-cash
impairment charges
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4,058 | 5,671,782 | ||||||
Gain
from disposal of discontinued operations
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- | (66,085 | ) | |||||
Noncontrolling
interests
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(24,173 | ) | (122,723 | ) | ||||
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions
and
dispositions:
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Accounts
receivable
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258,478 | (1,346,591 | ) | |||||
Prepayments
for advertising operating rights
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82,986 | 2,288,156 | ||||||
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
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316,870 | (2,316,952 | ) | |||||
Accounts
payable, accrued expenses and other payables
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(1,331,727 | ) | 3,121,568 | |||||
Net
cash used in operating activities
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(4,594,624 | ) | (16,010,328 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
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Purchase
of equipment
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(121,356 | ) | (3,469,003 | ) | ||||
Proceeds
from sales of equipment
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70,157 | 1,789 | ||||||
Net
cash used in acquisition of subsidiaries
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- | (2,708,928 | ) | |||||
Proceeds
from disposal of discontinued operations, net of cash disposed
of
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- | (472,827 | ) | |||||
Net
cash used in investing activities
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(51,199 | ) | (6,648,969 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
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Proceeds
from issuance of 3% convertible promissory note, net of
costs
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- | 33,900,000 | ||||||
Repayment
of 12% convertible promissory note
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- | (5,000,000 | ) | |||||
Issuance
costs for 1% convertible promissory note
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(250,000 | ) | - | |||||
Net
cash (used in) provided by financing activities
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(250,000 | ) | 28,900,000 | |||||
EFFECT
OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
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(14,867 | ) | 1,567,341 | |||||
NET
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH
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(4,910,690 | ) | 7,808,044 | |||||
CASH,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD
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7,717,131 | 2,233,528 | ||||||
CASH,
END OF PERIOD
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$ | 2,806,441 | $ | 10,041,572 |
For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2009
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For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2008
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH
FLOW
INFORMATION:
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Cash
paid during the period for:
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Income
taxes
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- | - | ||||||
Interest
paid for 12% convertible promissory note
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- | 69,041 |
SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURE FOR NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:
1) NON-CASH
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
In
January 2008, the Company acquired 100% equity interest of Cityhorizon BVI,
a British Virgin Islands company. The Company issued 1,500,000 shares of
restricted common stock of par value of $0.001 each, totaling $3,738,000 as part
of the consideration.
2) NON-CASH
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
In April
2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 307,035,463 shares of the Company’s
restricted common stock with par value of $0.001 each and an option to purchase
an aggregate of 122,814,185 shares of the Company’s common stock, for an
aggregate purchase price of $2,000,000, exercisable for a three-month period to
a new investor in exchange for 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the principal
amount of $45,000,000, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon ($1,665,675).
Pursuant to a note exchange agreement dated April 2, 2009, the Company and the
investors canceled the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the principal amount
of $5,000,000 held by the investors including all accrued and unpaid interest
thereon ($185,075), and all of the Warrants, in exchange for the Company’s
issuance of new 1% Unsecured Senior Convertible Promissory Note due 2012 in the
principal amount of $5,000,000. For more details, please refer to Note 10 –
Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants.
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial
statements.
NOTE
1. INTERIM
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Network CN
Inc., its subsidiaries and variable interest entities (collectively “NCN” or the
“Company”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information.
Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for
a comprehensive presentation of our financial position and results of
operations.
The
condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 were not audited. It is management’s opinion,
however, that all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
adjustments) have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statements
presentation. The results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative
of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The year-end condensed
consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements,
but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2008, previously filed with the SEC on March 27,
2009.
NOTE
2. ORGANIZATION
AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
NCN is
principally engaged in the provision of out-of-home advertising in China. Since
late 2006, the Company has been operating an advertising network of roadside LED
digital video panels, mega-size LED digital video billboards and light boxes in
major Chinese cities.
Network
CN Inc., originally incorporated on September 10, 1993 under the name EC Capital
Limited, is a Delaware company with headquarters in the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region, the PRC. The Company was operated by different management
teams in the past, under different operating names, pursuing a variety of
business ventures. Between 2004 and 2006, the Company operated under the name
Teda Travel Group Inc., which was primarily engaged in the provision of
management services to hotels and resorts in China. On August 1, 2006, the
Company changed its name to “Network CN Inc.” in order to better reflect its new
vision to build a nationwide information and entertainment network in China
through its business in Travel Network and Media Network. In 2008, the Company
disposed of its entire Travel Network in order to focus on Media Network.
Accordingly, such travel business has been classified as discontinued operations
for all periods presented (see Note 15 – Discontinued Operations for
details).
Details
of the Company’s principal subsidiaries and variable interest entities as of
September 30, 2009 are described in Note 5 – Subsidiaries and Variable
Interest Entities.
NOTE
3. SUMMARY
OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(A)
Basis of Presentation and Preparation
These
condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.
These
condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared on a going concern
basis. The Company has determined that the going concern basis of preparation is
appropriate based on its estimates and judgments of future performance of the
Company, future events and projected cash flows. At each balance sheet date, the
Company evaluates its estimates and judgments as part of its going concern
assessment. Based on its assessment, the Company believes there are
sufficient financial and cash resources to finance the Company as a going
concern in the next twelve months. Accordingly, management has prepared the
condensed consolidated financial statements on a going concern
basis.
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NOTES
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FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(B)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
FASB
Establishes Accounting Standards Codification
In June
2009, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting
Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-01 “Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles” (ASC Topic 105) which establishes the FASB Accounting
Standards Codification (“the Codification” or “ASC”) as the official single
source of authoritative GAAP. All existing accounting standards are superseded.
All other accounting guidance not included in the Codification will be
considered non-authoritative. The Codification also includes all relevant SEC
guidance organized using the same topical structure in separate sections within
the Codification.
Following
the Codification, the Board will not issue new standards in the form of
Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”)
Abstracts. Instead, it will issue ASU which will serve to update the
Codification, provide background information about the guidance and provide the
basis for conclusions on the changes to the Codification.
The
Codification is not intended to change GAAP, but it will change the way GAAP is
organized and presented. The Codification is effective for our third-quarter
2009 financial statements and the principal impact on our financial statements
is limited to disclosures as all future references to authoritative accounting
literature will be referenced in accordance with the Codification. In order to
ease the transition to the Codification, we are providing the Codification
cross-reference alongside the references to the standards issued and adopted
prior to the adoption of the Codification.
Other
Accounting Changes
In
September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(“SFAS”) No. 157 (ASC Topic 820).
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the measurement and
disclosure other than those requirements related to nonfinancial assets and
liabilities in accordance with guidance from FASB Staff Position 157-2 “Effective Date of FASB Statement
No. 157” (ASC Topic 820-10), which delayed the effective date of
SFAS No. 157 (ASC Topic 820) for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial
liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in
the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), until the
beginning of fiscal year 2009. In April 2009, the FASB issued Staff Position No.
FAS 157-4 “Determining Fair
Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have
Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not
Orderly” (“FSP FAS No. 157-4”) (ASC Topic 820-10-65). FSP
FAS No. 157-4 (ASC Topic 820-10-65) clarifies the methodology used to
determine fair value when there is no active market or where the price inputs
being used represent distressed sales. FSP FAS No. 157-4 (ASC Topic
820-10-65) also reaffirms the objective of fair value measurement, as stated in
SFAS No. 157 (ASC Topic 820), which is to reflect how much an asset would
be sold for in an orderly transaction. It also reaffirms the need to use
judgment to determine if a formerly active market has become inactive, as well
as to determine fair values when markets have become inactive. FSP FAS
No. 157-4 (ASC Topic 820-10-65) is applied prospectively and is effective
for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The
adoption of SFAS No. 157 (ASC Topic 820) did not have a material impact on
our financial statements.
In
December 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 132(R)-1 “Employers’ Disclosures about
Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets” (“FSP FAS 132(R)-1”) (ASC Topic
715-20-65). This requires more detailed disclosures about employers’ plan assets
in a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan, including employers’
investment strategies, major categories of plan assets, concentrations of risk
within plan assets, and inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair
value of plan assets. FSP FAS 132(R)-1 (ASC Topic 715-20-65) also requires, for
fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3),
disclosure of the effect of the measurements on changes in plan assets for the
period. The disclosures about plan assets required by FSP FAS 132(R)-1 (ASC
Topic 715-20-65) must be provided for fiscal years ending after December 15,
2009. As this pronouncement is only disclosure-related, it will not have an
impact on our financial position and results of operations.
In June
2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166 “Accounting for Transfers of
Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (“SFAS
166”) (not part of the Codification yet). SFAS 166 (not part of the Codification
yet) removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity and removes the
exception from applying FIN 46R (ASC Topic 810) to variable interest entities
that are qualifying special-purpose entities; limits the circumstances in which
a transferor derecognizes a portion or component of a financial asset; defines a
participating interest; requires a transferor to recognize and initially measure
at fair value all assets obtained and liabilities incurred as a result of a
transfer accounted for as a sale; and requires enhanced disclosure; among
others. SFAS 166 (not part of the Codification yet) will be effective as of the
beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins
after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting
period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Management is
currently evaluating the potential impact of SFAS 166 (not part of the
Codification yet) on our financial statements.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
In June
2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167 “Amendments to FASB Interpretation
No. 46(R)” (“SFAS 167”) (not part of the Codification yet). This
updated guidance requires an enterprise to perform an analysis to determine
whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling
financial interest in a variable interest entity; to require ongoing
reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable
interest entity; to eliminate the quantitative approach previously required for
determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity; to add an
additional reconsideration event for determining whether an entity is a variable
interest entity when any changes in facts and circumstances occur such that
holders of the equity investment at risk, as a group, lose the power from voting
rights or similar rights of those investments to direct the activities of the
entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; and to
require enhanced disclosures that will provide users of financial statements
with more transparent information about an enterprise’s involvement in a
variable interest entity. SFAS 167 (not part of the Codification yet) will be
effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting
period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that
first annual reporting period, and for interim and annual reporting periods
thereafter. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of SFAS 167
(not part of the Codification yet) on our financial statements.
In August
2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-05 “Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value”
(amendments to ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and
Disclosures)” (“ASU 2009-05”)which amends Fair Value Measurements and
Disclosures – Overall (ASC Topic 820-10) to provide guidance on the fair value
measurement of liabilities. This update requires clarification for circumstances
in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not
available, a reporting entity is required to measure fair value using one or
more of the following techniques: 1) a valuation technique that uses either the
quoted price of the identical liability when traded as an asset or quoted prices
for similar liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as an asset; or 2)
another valuation technique that is consistent with the principles in ASC Topic
820 such as the income and market approach to valuation. The amendments in this
update also clarify that when estimating the fair value of a liability, a
reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to
other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the
transfer of the liability. This update further clarifies that if the fair value
of a liability is determined by reference to a quoted price in an active market
for an identical liability, that price would be considered a Level 1 measurement
in the fair value hierarchy. Similarly, if the identical liability has a quoted
price when traded as an asset in an active market, it is also a Level 1 fair
value measurement if no adjustments to the quoted price of the asset are
required. This update is effective for our fourth quarter 2009. Management is
currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU No. 2009-05 on our financial
statements.
In
October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13, “Multiple-Deliverable Revenue
Arrangements, (amendments to ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition)” (“ASU
2009-13”). ASU 2009-13 requires entities to allocate revenue in an arrangement
using estimated selling prices of the delivered goods and services based on a
selling price hierarchy. The amendments eliminate the residual method of revenue
allocation and require revenue to be allocated using the relative selling price
method. ASU 2009-13 should be applied on a prospective basis for revenue
arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or
after June 15, 2010, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently
evaluating the potential impact of ASU2009-13 on our financial
statements.
In
October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-14, “Certain Arrangements That Include
Software Elements, (amendments to ASC Topic 985, Software)” (“ASU
2009-14”). ASU 2009-14 removes tangible products from the scope of software
revenue guidance and provides guidance on determining whether software
deliverables in an arrangement that includes a tangible product are covered by
the scope of the software revenue guidance. ASU 2009-14 should be applied on a
prospective basis for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified
in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, with early
adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of
ASU2009-14 on our financial statements.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
In
October, 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-15, “Accounting for Own-Share Lending
Arrangements in Contemplation of Convertible Debt Issuance or Other Financing”(
amendment s to ASC Topic 470, Debt)” (“ASU2009-15”), and provides
guidance for accounting and reporting for own-share lending arrangements issued
in contemplation of a convertible debt issuance. At the date of
issuance, a share-lending arrangement entered into on an entity’s own shares
should be measured at fair value in accordance with Topic 820 and recognized as
an issuance cost, with an offset to additional paid-in
capital. Loaned shares are excluded from basic and diluted earnings
per share unless default of the share-lending arrangement occurs. The
amendments also require several disclosures including a description and the
terms of the arrangement and the reason for entering into the
arrangement. The effective dates of the amendments are dependent upon
the date the share-lending arrangement was entered into and include
retrospective application for arrangements outstanding as of the beginning of
fiscal years beginning on or after December 15,
2009. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact
of ASU2009-15 on our financial statements.
(C)
Principles of Consolidation
The
condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of
Network CN Inc., its subsidiaries and variable interest entities. Variable
interest entities are those entities in which the Company, through contractual
arrangements, bears the risks of, and enjoys the rewards normally associated
with ownership of the entities, and therefore the Company is the primary
beneficiary of these entities. In accordance with FASB Interpretation No.
46R “Consolidation of Variable
Interest Entities—an
interpretation of ARB No. 5” (“FIN 46R”) (ASC Topic
810), the primary beneficiary is required to consolidate the variable interest
entities for financial reporting purposes. All significant intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation.
(D)
Use of Estimates
In
preparing condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America,
management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates. Differences from those estimates are
reported in the period they become known and are disclosed to the extent they
are material to the condensed consolidated financial statements taken as a
whole.
(E)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash
includes cash on hand, cash accounts, and interest bearing savings accounts
placed with banks and financial institutions. For the purposes of the cash flow
statements, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash
equivalents. As of September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company had no cash
equivalents.
(F)
Allowance for Doubtful Debts
Allowance
for doubtful debts is made against receivable to the extent they are considered
to be doubtful. Receivables in the condensed consolidated balance sheet are
stated net of such allowance. The Company records its allowance for doubtful
debts based upon its assessment of various factors. The Company considers
historical experience, the age of the receivable balances, the credit quality of
its customers, current economic conditions, and other factors that may affect
customers’ ability to pay to determine the level of allowance
required.
(G)
Prepayments for Advertising Operating Rights, Net
Prepayments
for advertising operating rights are measured at cost less accumulated
amortization and impairment losses. Cost includes prepaid expenses directly
attributable to the acquisition of advertising operating rights. Such prepaid
expenses are in general charged to the condensed consolidated
statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the operating period. All
the costs expected to be amortized after 12 months of the balance sheet date are
classified as non-current assets.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
An
impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of the prepayments for
advertising operating rights exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows
expected to be generated from the advertising operating right’s use and eventual
disposition. An impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying
amount exceeds the fair value of the asset calculated using a discounted cash
flow analysis.
(H)
Equipment, Net
Equipment
is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful life as follows:
Media
display equipment
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5 -
7 years
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Office
equipment
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3 -
5 years
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Furniture
and fixtures
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3 -
5 years
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Leasehold
improvements
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Over
the unexpired lease terms
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Construction
in progress is carried at cost less impairment losses, if any. It relates to
construction of media display equipment. No provision for depreciation is made
on construction in progress until the relevant assets are completed and put into
use.
When
equipment is retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost, accumulated
depreciation and provision for impairment loss are removed from the respective
accounts, and any gain or loss is reflected in the condensed consolidated
statements of operations. Repairs and maintenance costs on equipment are
expensed as incurred.
(I)
Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible
assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses.
Intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are not amortized. Other
intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line
basis over their estimated useful lives of 16 months to 20 years. The
amortization methods and estimated useful lives of intangible assets are
reviewed regularly.
(J)
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived
assets, including intangible assets with definite lives, are reviewed for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying
amount of the assets may not be recoverable. An intangible asset that is not
subject to amortization is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
the asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the
carrying amount of a long-lived asset and intangible asset exceeds the sum of
the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the asset’s use and
eventual disposition. An impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the
carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset calculated using a
discounted cash flow analysis.
(K)
Deferred Charges, Net
Deferred
charges are fees and expenses directly related to the issuance of convertible
promissory notes, including placement agents’ fees. Deferred charges are
capitalized and amortized over the life of the convertible promissory notes
using the effective yield method. Amortization of deferred charges is included
in amortization of deferred charges and debt discount on the condensed
consolidated statements of operations while the unamortized balance is included
in deferred charges in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(L)
Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants
1)
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Issuance
of 12% Convertible Promissory Note and Warrants and 3% Convertible
Promissory Notes and Warrants
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During
2007 and 2008, the Company issued a 12% convertible promissory note in the
principal amount of $5,000,000 and warrants and 3% convertible promissory notes
in the principal amount of $50,000,000 and warrants. The warrants and embedded
conversion feature were classified as equity under EITF Issue No. 00-19 “Accounting for Derivative Financial
Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own
Stock” (ASC Topic 815-40) and met the other criteria in paragraph 11(a)
of SFAS No. 133 “Accounting
for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (ASC Topic
815-10-15-74). The Company allocated the proceeds of the convertible promissory
notes between convertible promissory notes and the financial instruments related
to warrants associated with convertible promissory notes based on their relative
fair values at the commitment date. The fair value of the financial instruments
related to warrants associated with convertible promissory notes was determined
utilizing the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the respective allocated
proceeds to the warrants is recorded in additional paid-in capital. The embedded
beneficial conversion feature associated with convertible promissory notes was
recognized and measured by allocating a portion of the proceeds equal to the
intrinsic value of that feature to additional paid-in capital in accordance with
EITF Issue No. 98-5
“Accounting for Convertible Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features or
Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratio” (ASC Topic 470-20) and EITF
Issue No. 00-27 “Application
of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments” (ASC Topic
470-20).
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The
portion of debt discount resulting from the allocation of proceeds to the
financial instruments related to warrants associated with convertible promissory
notes is being amortized over the life of the convertible promissory notes,
using the effective yield method. For the portion of debt discount resulting
from the allocation of proceeds to the beneficial conversion feature, it is
amortized over the term of the notes from the respective dates of issuance using
the effective yield method.
2) Debt
Restructuring and Issuance of 1% Convertible Promissory Note
On April
2, 2009, the Company entered into a new financing arrangement with the holders
of the 3% convertible promissory notes and warrants and a new investor. The
Company provided an inducement conversion offer to a new investor who exchanged
3% convertible promissory notes in the principal amount of $45,000,000, and all
accrued and unpaid interest thereon, for 307,035,463 shares of the Company’s
common stock (the original conversion price is $1.65 per share convertible into
28,282,227 shares). Pursuant to paragraph 21 of EITF Issue No. 00-27 “Application of Issue No. 98-5 to
Certain Convertible Instruments” (ASC Topic 470-20), all the unamortized
debt discount (including the discount from an allocation of proceeds to the
warrants and the discount originated by the beneficial conversion feature) of
the relevant 3% convertible promissory notes remaining at the date of conversion
were immediately recognized as expenses and is included in amortization of
deferred charges and debt discount in the condensed consolidated statement of
operations. The Company also accounted for the inducement conversion offer
according to SFAS No. 84
“Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt” (ASC Topic 470-20). To induce
conversion, the Company has reduced the conversion price and also granted an
option to purchase an aggregate of 122,814,185 shares of the Company’s common
stock, for an aggregate purchase price of $2,000,000, exercisable for a
three-month period. The Company recognized non-cash debt conversion charges
equal to the fair value of the incremental consideration (including both
reduction in the conversion price and grant of purchase option) given as of the
date the inducement offer is accepted by a new investor. The fair value of the
purchase option was determined utilizing Black-Scholes option pricing
model.
For the
remaining 3% convertible promissory notes in the principal amount of $5,000,000,
the Company and the holders of the 3% convertible promissory notes agreed to
cancel the 3% convertible promissory notes in the principal amount of $5,000,000
(including all accrued and unpaid interest thereon), and all of the warrants, in
exchange for the Company’s issuance of new 1% unsecured senior convertible
promissory notes due 2012 in the principal amount of $5,000,000. The 1%
convertible promissory notes bear interest at 1% per annum, payable
semi-annually in arrears, mature on April 1, 2012, and are convertible at any
time into shares of our common stock at an fixed conversion price of $0.02326
per share, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. Pursuant to EITF
Issue No. 96-19 “Debtor’s
Accounting For a Modification or Exchange of Debt Instruments” (ASC Topic
470-50) and EITF Issue No. 06-6 “Debtor’s Accounting for a
Modification (or Exchange) of Convertible Debt Instruments” (ASC Topic
470-50-40), the Company determined that the original convertible notes and new
convertible notes were with substantially different terms and hence reported in
the same manner as an extinguishment of original notes and issuance of new
notes.
The
Company determined the new 1% convertible promissory notes to be conventional
convertible instruments under EITF Issue No. 05-2 “The Meaning of “Conventional
Convertible Debt Instrument” in Issue No. 00-19” (ASC Topic
815-40-25). Its
embedded conversion option was qualify for equity classification pursuant to
EITF Issue No. 00-19
“Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially
Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock” (ASC Topic 815-40), and met
the other criteria in paragraph 11(a) of SFAS No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities” (ASC Topic 815-10-15-74). The
embedded beneficial conversion feature was recognized and measured by allocating
a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature to
additional paid-in capital. The debt discount resulting from the allocation of
proceeds to the beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the term of the
1% convertible promissory notes from the respective dates of issuance using the
effective yield method.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(M)
Early Redemption of Convertible Promissory Notes
Should
early redemption of convertible promissory notes occur, the unamortized portion
of the associated deferred charges and debt discount would be fully written off
and any early redemption premium will be recognized as expense upon its
occurrence. All related charges, if material, would be aggregated and included
in a separate line “charges on early redemption of convertible promissory
notes”. Such an expense would be included in ordinary activities on the
condensed consolidated statements of operations as required by SFAS No. 145 “Rescission of FASB Statements No.
4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections”
(ASC Topic 470-50).
(N)
Revenue Recognition
For
advertising services, the Company recognizes revenue in the period when
advertisements are either aired or published. Revenues from advertising barter
transactions are recognized in the period during which the advertisements are
either aired or published. Expenses from barter transactions are recognized in
the period as incurred. Barter transactions are accounted in accordance with
EITF Issue No. 99-17 “Accounting for Advertising Barter
Transactions” (ASC Topic 605-20-25), which are recorded at the fair value
of the advertising provided based on the Company’s own historical practice of
receiving cash for similar advertising from buyers unrelated to the counterparty
in the barter transactions. The amounts included in advertising services revenue
and general and administrative for barter transactions were approximately $nil
and $41,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively.
For hotel
management services, the Company recognizes revenue in the period when the
services are rendered and collection is reasonably assured.
For tour
services, the Company recognizes services-based revenue when the services have
been performed. Tianma offers independent leisure travelers bundled
packaged-tour products which include both air-ticketing and hotel reservations.
Tianma’s packaged-tour products cover a variety of domestic and international
destinations.
Tianma
organizes inbound and outbound tour and travel packages which can incorporate,
among other things, air and land transportation, hotels, restaurants and tickets
to tourist destinations and other excursions. Tianma books all elements of such
packages with third-party service providers such as airlines, car rental
companies and hotels, or through other tour package providers and then resells
such packages to its clients. A typical sale of tour services is as
follows:
1.
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Tianma,
in consultation with sub-agents, organizes a tour or travel package,
including making reservations for blocks of tickets, rooms, etc. with
third-party service providers. Tianma may be required to make deposits,
pay all or part of the ultimate fees charged by such service providers or
make legally binding commitments to pay such fees. For air-tickets, Tianma
normally books a block of air tickets with airlines in advance and pays
the full amount of the tickets to reserve seats before any tours are
formed. The air tickets are usually valid for a certain period of time. If
the pre-packaged tours do not materialize and are eventually not formed,
Tianma will resell the air tickets to other travel agents or customers.
For hotels, meals and transportation, Tianma usually pays an upfront
deposit of 50-60% of the total cost. The remaining balance is then settled
after completion of the tours.
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2.
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Tianma,
through its sub-agents, advertises tour and travel packages at prices set
by Tianma and sub-agents.
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3.
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Customers
approach Tianma or its appointed sub-agents to book an advertised packaged
tour.
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4.
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The
customers pay a deposit to Tianma directly or through its appointed
sub-agents.
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NOTES
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FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
5.
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When
the minimum required number of customers (which number is different for
each tour based on the elements and costs of the tour) for a particular
tour is reached, Tianma will contact the customers for tour confirmation
and request full payment. All payments received by the appointed
sub-agents are paid to Tianma prior to the commencement of the
tours.
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6.
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Tianma
will then make or finalize corresponding bookings with outside service
providers such as airlines, bus operators, hotels, restaurants, etc. and
pay any unpaid fees or deposits to such
providers.
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Tianma is
the principal in such transactions and the primary obligor to the third-party
providers regardless of whether it has received full payment from its customers.
In addition, Tianma is also liable to the customers for any claims relating to
the tours such as accidents or tour services. Tianma has adequate insurance
coverage for accidental loss arising during the tours. The Company utilizes
a network of sub-agents who operate strictly in Tianma’s name and can only
advertise and promote the business of Tianma with the prior approval of
Tianma.
(O)
Stock-based Compensation
In
December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R “Share-Based Payment” (ASC
Topic 718). Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123R (ASC
Topic 718), using a modified prospective application transition method, which
establishes accounting for stock-based awards in exchange for employee services.
Under this application, the Company is required to record stock-based
compensation expense for all awards granted after the date of adoption and
unvested awards that were outstanding as of the date of adoption. SFAS No. 123R
(ASC Topic 718) requires that stock-based compensation cost is measured at grant
date, based on the fair value of the award, and recognized in expense over the
requisite services period.
Common
stock, stock options and warrants issued to other than employees or directors in
exchange for services are recorded on the basis of their fair value, as required
by SFAS No. 123R (ASC Topic 718), which is measured as of the date required by
EITF Issue 96-18
“Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for
Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services” (ASC Topic
505-50). In accordance with EITF 96-18 (ASC Topic 505-50), the non-employee
stock options or warrants are measured at their fair value by using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model as of the earlier of the date at which a
commitment for performance to earn the equity instruments is reached
(“performance commitment date”) or the date at which performance is complete
(“performance completion date”). The stock-based compensation expenses are
recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the period over which
services are to be received or the vesting period. Accounting for non-employee
stock options or warrants which involve only performance conditions when no
performance commitment date or performance completion date has occurred as of
reporting date requires measurement at the equity instruments then-current fair
value. Any subsequent changes in the market value of the underlying common stock
are reflected in the expense recorded in the subsequent period in which that
change occurs.
(P)
Income Taxes
The
Company accounts for income taxes under SFAS No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes”
(ASC Topic 740). Under SFAS No. 109 (ASC Topic 740),
deferred tax assets and liabilities are provided for the future tax effects
attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and for the
expected future tax benefits from items including 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 reversed. Under SFAS No. 109 (ASC Topic 740), 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.
(Q)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The
Company follows SFAS No. 130
“Reporting Comprehensive Income” (ASC Topic 220) for the reporting and
display of its comprehensive income (loss) and related components in the
financial statements and thereby reports a measure of all changes in equity of
an enterprise that results from transactions and economic events other than
transactions with the shareholders. Items of comprehensive income (loss) are
reported in both the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive
loss and the consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity.
NETWORK
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(R)
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic
earnings (loss) per common share are computed in accordance with SFAS
No. 128 “Earnings Per
Share” (ASC Topic 260) by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to
holders of common stock by the weighted average number of shares of common stock
outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by
dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares
including the dilutive effect of common share equivalents then
outstanding.
The
diluted net loss per share is the same as the basic net loss per share for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 as all potential
ordinary shares including stock options and warrants are anti-dilutive and are
therefore excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per
share.
(S)
Operating Leases
Leases
where substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership of assets remain with
the leasing company are accounted for as operating leases. Payments made under
operating leases are charged to the condensed consolidated statements of
operations on a straight-line basis over the lease period.
(T)
Foreign Currency Translation
The
assets and liabilities of the Company’s subsidiaries and variable interest
entities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into
U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rates at the balance sheet date. For
condensed consolidated statements of operations’ items, amounts denominated in
currencies other than U.S. dollars were translated into U.S. dollars using the
average exchange rate during the period. Equity accounts were translated at
their historical exchange rates. Net gains and losses resulting from translation
of foreign currency financial statements are included in the statements of
stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Foreign
currency transaction gains and losses are reflected in the condensed
consolidated statements of operations.
(U)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
SFAS
No. 157 “Fair Value
Measurements” (ASC Topic 820) defines fair value as the price that would
be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When
determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or
permitted to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or
most advantageous market in which it would transact and it considers assumptions
that market participants would use when pricing the asset or
liability.
SFAS
No. 157 (ASC Topic 820) establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an
entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of
unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s
categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of
input that is significant to the fair value measurement. SFAS No. 157 (ASC Topic
820) establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair
value:
Level 1 - Level 1 applies to
assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Level 2 applies to
assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices
included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability such as
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices
for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or
infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in
which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from,
or corroborated by, observable market data.
NETWORK
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Level 3 - Level 3 applies to
assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation
methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the
assets or liabilities.
The
carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, which consist of cash,
accounts receivable, prepayments for advertising operating rights, prepaid
expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
payables, approximates fair value due to the short-term maturities.
The
carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments related to warrants
associated with convertible promissory notes is stated at a value being
equal to the allocated proceeds of convertible promissory notes based on the
relative fair value of notes and warrants. In the measurement of the fair value
of these instruments, the Black-Scholes option pricing model is utilized, which
is consistent with the Company’s historical valuation techniques. These derived
fair value estimates are significantly affected by the assumptions used. The
allocated value of the financial instruments related to warrants associated with
convertible promissory notes is recorded as an equity, which does not
require to mark-to-market as of each subsequent reporting period.
(V)
Concentration of Credit Risk
The
Company places its cash with various financial institutions. The Company
believes that no significant credit risk exists as these cash investments are
made with high-credit-quality financial institutions.
All the
revenue of the Company and a significant portion of the Company’s assets are
generated and located in China. The Company’s business activities and accounts
receivable are mainly from advertising services. Deposits are usually collected
from customers in advance and the Company performs ongoing credit evaluation of
its customers. The Company believes that no significant credit risk exists as
credit loss.
(W)
Segmental Reporting
SFAS No.
131 “Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” (ASC Topic 280)
establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments on a
basis consistent with the Company’s internal organization structure as well as
information about geographical areas, business segments and major customers in
financial statements. The Company’s operating segments are organized internally
primarily by the type of services rendered. In September 2008, the Company
disposed of its entire travel business and focus on developing its media
business in the PRC. Accordingly, it is management’s view that the services
rendered by the Company are of one operating segment: Media
Network.
NOTE
4. RESTATEMENT
AND RECLASSIFICATION
(A) Restatement of Financial
Results
On
October 10, 2008, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K to
announce that the Company’s Board of Directors, based upon the consideration of
issues addressed in the SEC review and the recommendation of the Audit
Committee, determined that the Company should restate its previously issued
consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 and
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods
ended March 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008.
The
restatement adjustments corrected the accounting errors arising from its
misapplication of accounting policies to the discount associated with the
beneficial conversion feature attributed to the issuance of the 3% convertible
promissory notes in 2007. The Company initially amortized the discount according
to EITF Issue No. 98-5
“Accounting for Convertible Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features or
Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratio” (ASC Topic 470-20), which
stated that discount resulting from allocation of proceeds to the beneficial
conversion feature should be recognized as interest and other debt–related
expenses over the minimum period from the date of issuance to the date of
earliest conversion. As the notes are convertible at the date of issuance, the
Company fully amortized such discount through interest and other debt–related
expenses at the date of issuance accordingly. However, according to Issue 6 of
EITF Issue No. 00-27
“Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments” (ASC
Topic 470-20), EITF Issues No. 98-5 (ASC Topic 470-20) should be modified to
require the discount related to the beneficial conversion feature to be accreted
from the date of issuance to the stated redemption date regardless of when the
earliest conversion date occurs using the effective interest method. The
restatement adjustments were to reflect the retrospective application of the
Issue 6 of EITF Issue No. 00-27 (ASC Topic 470-20).
NETWORK
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(B) Reclassification
To better
present the results of the Company, the “by function of expense” method for the
presentation of the condensed consolidated statements of operations and
comprehensive loss has been adopted. Comparative amounts for prior periods have
been reclassified in order to achieve a consistent presentation.
In
addition, the Company completed the disposal of travel network during the year
ended December 31, 2008. As a result of the disposal, the condensed consolidated
financial statements of the Company reflect travel network operation as
discontinued operations for all presented periods. Accordingly, revenues and
costs and expenses of travel network have been excluded from the respective
accounts in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The net
operating results of the discontinued operations have been reported, net of
applicable income taxes, as “Net income from Discontinued Operations, Net of
Income Taxes”. For details, please refer to Note 15 – Discontinued
Operations.
The above
reclassification does not have an effect on net loss and net loss per
share.
NOTE
5. SUBSIDIARIES
AND VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
Details
of the Company’s principal consolidated subsidiaries and variable interest
entities as of September 30, 2009 were as follows:
Name
|
Place
of
Incorporation
|
Ownership
interest
attributable to
the Company
|
Principal activities
|
NCN
Group Limited
|
BVI
|
100%
|
Investment
holding
|
NCN
Media Services Limited
|
BVI
|
100%
|
Investment
holding
|
Crown
Winner International Limited
|
Hong
Kong
|
100%
|
Investment
holding
|
Cityhorizon
Limited
|
Hong
Kong
|
100%
|
Investment
holding
|
NCN
Group Management Limited
|
Hong
Kong
|
100%
|
Provision
of administrative and management services
|
NCN
Huamin Management Consultancy (Beijing) Company Limited
|
PRC
|
100%
|
Provision
of administrative and management services
|
Shanghai
Quo Advertising Company Limited
|
PRC
|
100%
|
Provision
of advertising services
|
Teda
(Beijing) Hotels Management Limited
|
PRC
|
100%
|
Dormant;
undergoing liquidation
process
|
NCN
Travel Services Limited
|
BVI
|
100%
|
Dormant
|
Linkrich
Enterprise Advertising and Investment Limited
|
Hong
Kong
|
100%
|
Dormant
|
Cityhorizon
Limited
|
BVI
|
100%
|
Investment
holding
|
Huizhong
Lianhe Media Technology Co., Ltd.
|
PRC
|
100%
|
Provision
of high-tech services
|
Beijing
Huizhong Bona Media Advertising Co., Ltd.
|
PRC
|
100%
|
Provision
of advertising services
|
Huizhi
Botong Media Advertising Beijing Co., Ltd.
|
PRC
|
100%
|
Provision
of advertising services
|
Crown
Eagle Investment Limited
|
Hong
Kong
|
100%
|
Dormant
|
Profit
Wave Investment Limited
|
Hong
Kong
|
100%
|
Dormant
|
Qingdao
Zhongan Boyang Advertising Co., Ltd.
|
PRC
|
60%
|
Provision
of advertising services
|
Remarks:
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company’s variable interest
entity, Quo Advertising, disposed of its entire 51% equity interests of
Xuancaiyi, a PRC advertising company which has maintained minimal operation
since the beginning of 2009, to the minority shareholders of Xuancaiyi at $nil
consideration. Accordingly, the Company recorded a loss on deconsolidation of
variable interest entity of $8,178 included in general and administrative
expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations during the nine
months ended September 30, 2009.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE
6. ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts
receivable, net as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were as
follows:
As
of
September
30, 2009
(Unaudited)
|
As
of
December
31, 2008
(Audited)
|
|||||||
Accounts
receivable
|
$ | 383,885 | $ | 817,643 | ||||
Less:
allowance for doubtful debts
|
(305,333 | ) | (600,241 | ) | ||||
Total
|
$ | 78,552 | $ | 217,402 |
For the
three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded an
allowance for doubtful debts for accounts receivable of $nil. For the nine
months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded a net write-back
of allowance for doubtful debts for accounts receivable of $119,628 and $nil,
respectively. Such allowance for doubtful debt and net write-back of allowance
for doubtful debts were included in general and administrative expenses on the
condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The
Company recorded a write-off of certain allowance for doubtful debts for
accounts receivable of $nil for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and
2008, while for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 amounted to
$175,593 and $nil, respectively.
NOTE
7. PREPAYMENTS
FOR ADVERTISING OPERATING RIGHTS, NET
Prepayments
for advertising operating rights, net as of September 30, 2009 and December 31,
2008 were as follows:
As
of
September
30, 2009
(Unaudited)
|
As
of
December
31, 2008
(Audited)
|
|||||||
Gross
carrying amount
|
$ | 4,640,742 | $ | 24,606,150 | ||||
Less:
accumulated amortization
|
(2,015,860 | ) | (16,275,735 | ) | ||||
Less:
provision for impairment
|
(2,291,520 | ) | (7,912,303 | ) | ||||
Prepayments
for advertising operating rights, net
|
$ | 333,362 | $ | 418,112 |
Total
amortization expense of prepayments for advertising operating rights of the
Company for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $244,635 and
$4,992,495, respectively, while for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and
2008 amounted to $923,371 and $12,977,200, respectively. The amortization
expense of prepayments for advertising operating rights was included as cost of
advertising services in the condensed consolidated statements of
operations.
As
several commercially non-viable concession rights contracts were terminated, the
Company recorded a provision for impairment losses of $nil and $5,671,782 of
certain prepayments for advertising operating rights for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. For the nine months ended September
30, 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded a write-off of provision for impairment
losses of against cost and accumulated amortization of certain prepayments for
advertising operating rights amounted to $5,613,760 and $nil,
respectively.
NOTE
8. PREPAID
EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS, NET
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets, net as of September 30, 2009 and December 31,
2008 were as follows:
NETWORK
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
As
of
September
30, 2009
(Unaudited)
|
As
of
December
31, 2008
(Audited)
|
|||||||
Rental
deposits
|
$ | 145,861 | $ | 93,294 | ||||
Deposits
paid for soliciting potential media projects
|
- | 3,109,609 | ||||||
Payments
from customers withheld by a third party
|
1,403,988 | 1,402,751 | ||||||
Amount
due from a related party
|
98,602 | - | ||||||
Other
receivables
|
50,067 | 2,937,228 | ||||||
Prepaid
expenses
|
148,911 | 222,679 | ||||||
Sub-total
|
1,847,429 | 7,765,561 | ||||||
Less:
allowance for doubtful debts
|
(1,412,568 | ) | (7,135,429 | ) | ||||
Total
|
$ | 434,861 | $ | 630,132 |
As of
September 30, 2009, the Company recorded an amount of $98,602 due from a related
party for an aggregate amount paid by the Company on its behalf. This amount is
unsecured, bears no interest and repayable on demand.
For the
three months ended September 30, 2009, the Company recorded a net write-back of
allowance for doubtful debts for prepaid expenses and other current assets of
$11,787, while for the three months ended September 30, 2008, the Company
recorded an allowance for doubtful debts for prepaid expenses and other current
assets of $1,411,287. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company
recorded a net write-back of allowance for doubtful debts for prepaid expenses
and other current assets of $121,599, while for the nine months ended September
30, 2008, the Company recorded an allowance for doubtful debts for prepaid
expenses and other current assets of $1,411,287. Such allowance for doubtful
debts and net write-back of allowance for doubtful debts were included in
general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of
operations.
The
Company reversed a write-off of certain allowance for doubtful debts for prepaid
expenses and other current assets of $11,787 and $nil for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, while for the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company record a write-off of certain allowance
for doubtful debts for prepaid expenses and other assets of $5,601,974 and $nil,
respectively.
NOTE
9. INTANGIBLE
ASSETS, NET
Intangible
assets, net as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were as
follows:
As
of
September
30, 2009
(Unaudited)
|
As
of
December
31, 2008
(Audited)
|
|||||||
Amortized
intangible rights
|
||||||||
Gross
carrying amount
|
$ | 551,031 | $ | 7,137,097 | ||||
Less:
accumulated amortization
|
(178,017 | ) | (1,312,790 | ) | ||||
Less:
provision for impairment loss
|
- | (5,375,000 | ) | |||||
Amortized
intangible rights, net
|
373,014 | 449,307 | ||||||
Amortized
acquired application systems
|
||||||||
Gross
carrying amount
|
1,973,865 | 1,973,865 | ||||||
Less:
accumulated amortization
|
(197,388 | ) | (197,388 | ) | ||||
Less:
provision for impairment loss
|
(1,776,477 | ) | (1,776,477 | ) | ||||
Amortized
acquired application systems, net
|
- | - | ||||||
Intangible
assets, net
|
$ | 373,014 | $ | 449,307 |
NETWORK
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Total
amortization expense of intangible assets of the Company for the three months
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $25,431 and $259,665, respectively, while
for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, total amortization
expense of intangible assets of the Company amounted to $76,293 and $778,995,
respectively.
During
the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded a
write-off of provision for impairment loss of $nil against cost and accumulated
amortization of certain intangible rights, while for the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 the Company recorded a write-off of provision for
impairment loss of $5,375,000 and $1,527,514, respectively.
NOTE
10. CONVERTIBLE
PROMISSORY NOTES AND WARRANTS
(A) 12%
Convertible Promissory Note and Warrants
On
November 12, 2007, the Company entered into a 12% Note and Warrant Purchase
Agreement with Wei An Developments Limited (“Wei An”) with respect to the
purchase by Wei An a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of
$5,000,000 at interest rate of 12% per annum (the “12% Convertible Promissory
Note”). The 12% Convertible Promissory Note was convertible into the
Company’s common stock at the conversion price of $2.40 per share. Pursuant
to the agreement, the Company was subject to a commitment fee of 2% of the
principal amount of the 12% Convertible Promissory Note. The term of the 12%
Convertible Promissory Note was six months and the Company had the option to
extend the 12% Convertible Promissory Note by an additional six-month period at
an interest rate of 14% per annum and be subject to an additional commitment fee
of 2% of the principal amount of the 12% Convertible Promissory Note. However,
the Company had the right to prepay all or any portion of the amounts due under
the 12% Convertible Promissory Note at any time without penalty or premium. In
addition, pursuant to the Warrant Purchase Agreement, the Company issued
warrants to purchase up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at the
exercise price of $2.30 per share, which are exercisable for a period of two
years.
On
February 13, 2008, the Company fully redeemed the 12% Convertible Promissory
Note at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of $5,000,000
plus accrued and unpaid interest. No penalty or premium was charged for such
early redemption.
As of
September 30, 2009, none of the warrants associated with 12% Convertible
Promissory Note was exercised.
(B) 3%
Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants
On
November 19, 2007, the Company and Quo Advertising entered into a 3% Note and
Warrant Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with affiliated investment
funds of Och-Ziff Capital Management Group (the “Investors”), pursuant to which
the Company agreed to issue 3% Senior Secured Convertible Notes due June 30,
2011 in the aggregate principal amount of up to $50,000,000 (the “3% Convertible
Promissory Notes”) and warrants to acquire an aggregate amount of 34,285,715
shares of common stock of the Company (the “Warrants”).
The 3%
Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants were issued in three
tranches:
1)
|
On
November 19, 2007, 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the aggregate
principal amount of $6,000,000, Warrants exercisable for
2,400,000 shares at $2.50 per share and Warrants exercisable for 1,714,285
shares at $3.50 per share were
issued;
|
2)
|
On
November 28, 2007, 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the aggregate
principal amount of $9,000,000, Warrants exercisable for 3,600,000 shares
at $2.50 per share and Warrants exercisable for 2,571,430 shares at $3.50
per share were issued; and
|
3)
|
On
January 31, 2008 (the “Third Closing”), 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in
the aggregate principal amount of $35,000,000, Warrants exercisable for
14,000,000 shares at $2.50 per share and Warrants exercisable for
10,000,000 shares at $3.50 per share were
issued.
|
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The 3%
Convertible Promissory Notes bore interest at 3% per annum payable semi-annually
in arrears and were convertible into shares of common stock at an initial
conversion price of $1.65 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution
adjustments. In addition, the conversion price was subject to adjusted
downward on an annual basis if the Company should fail to meet certain annual
EPS targets described in the Purchase Agreement. The EPS targets for fiscal
2008, 2009 and 2010 are $0.081, $0.453, and $0.699 respectively. In the event of
a default, or if the Company’s actual EPS as defined in the Purchase Agreement
for any fiscal year is less than 80% of the respective EPS target, certain
Investors could require the Company to redeem the 3% Convertible Promissory
Notes at 100% of the principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest,
plus an amount representing a 20% internal rate of return on the then
outstanding principal amount. The Warrants were to expire on June 30, 2011 and
granted the holders the right to acquire shares of common stock at $2.50 and
$3.50 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The exercise
price of the Warrants would also be adjusted downward whenever the conversion
price of the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes is adjusted downward. In connection
with the issuance of the 3% Senior Secured Convertible Notes, the Company also
entered into registration rights agreement with the Investors, pursuant to
which, as amended, the Company agreed to file at their request, a registration
statement registering for resale any shares issued to the Investor upon
conversion of the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes or exercise of the
Warrants.
On
January 31, 2008, the Company issued $35,000,000 in 3% Convertible Promissory
Notes and amended and restated $15,000,000 in 3% Convertible Promissory Notes
issued in late 2007. Concurrent with the Third Closing, the Company loaned
substantially all the proceeds from 3% Convertible Promissory Notes to its
directly wholly owned subsidiary, NCN Group Limited (the “NCN Group”), and such
loan was evidenced by an intercompany note issued by NCN Group in favor of the
Company (the “NCN Group Note”). At the same time, the Company entered into a
Security Agreement, pursuant to which the Company granted to the collateral
agent for the benefit of the convertible note holders a first-priority security
interest in certain of its assets, including the NCN Group Note and 66% of the
shares of the NCN Group. In addition, the NCN Group and certain of the Company’s
indirectly wholly owned subsidiaries each granted the Company a security
interest in certain of the assets of such subsidiaries to, among other things,
secure the NCN Group Note and certain related obligations.
As of
December 31, 2008, the Company failed to meet EPS target for fiscal 2008. The
Investors agreed the conversion price of the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes
remained unchanged at $1.65 and have not proposed any adjustment to the
conversion price. None of warrants associated with the above convertible
promissory notes has been exercised.
(C) Debt
Restructuring and 1% Convertible Promissory Notes
On April
2, 2009, the Company entered into a new financing arrangement with the holders
of the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants and a new
investor.
Pursuant
to a note exchange and option agreement, dated April 2, 2009 (the “Note Exchange
and Option Agreement”), between the Company and Keywin Holdings Limited
(“Keywin”), Keywin exchanged the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the
principal amount of $45,000,000, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon,
for 307,035,463 shares of the Company’s common stock and an option to purchase
an aggregate of 122,814,185 shares of the Company’s common stock, for an
aggregate purchase price of $2,000,000, exercisable for a three-month period
commencing on April 2, 2009 (the “Keywin Option”). As of June 30, 2009, such
option to purchase the Company’s common stock has not been exercised. However,
pursuant to the terms of an amendment, dated July 1, 2009, the Company agreed to
extend the exercise period for such option from a three-month period ending on
July 1, 2009, to a six-month period ending October 1, 2009. As of September 30,
2009, such option to purchase the Company’s common stock has not been exercised.
Pursuant to an amendment dated as of September 30, 2009, between the Company and
Keywin, the Company agreed to extend the exercise period for the Keywin Option
to a nine-month period ending January 1, 2010.
Pursuant
to a note exchange agreement, dated April 2, 2009, among the Company and the
Investors, the parties agreed to cancel the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in
the principal amount of $5,000,000 held by the Investors (including all accrued
and unpaid interest thereon), and all of the Warrants, in exchange for the
Company’s issuance of new 1% Unsecured Senior Convertible Promissory Notes due
2012 in the principal amount of $5,000,000 (the “1% Convertible Promissory
Notes”). The 1% Convertible Promissory Notes bear interest at 1% per annum,
payable semi-annually in arrears, mature on April 1, 2012, and are convertible
at any time into shares of our common stock at an initial conversion price of
$0.02326 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. In addition,
in the event of a default, the holders will have the right to redeem the 1%
Convertible Promissory Notes at 110% of the principal amount, plus any accrued
and unpaid interest. The parties also agreed to terminate the security agreement
and release all security interests arising out of the Purchase Agreement and the
3% Convertible Promissory Notes.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The
following table details the accounting treatment of the convertible promissory
notes:
12%
Convertible
Promissory
Note
|
3%
Convertible
Promissory
Notes
(first
and
second
tranches)
|
3%
Convertible
Promissory
Notes
(third
tranche)
|
1%
Convertible
Promissory
Notes
|
Total
|
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Proceeds
of convertible
promissory
notes
|
$ | 5,000,000 | $ | 15,000,000 | $ | 35,000,000 | $ | 5,000,000 | $ | 60,000,000 | ||||||||||
Allocation
of proceeds:
|
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Allocated
relative fair value of
warrants
|
(333,670 | ) | (2,490,000 | ) | (5,810,000 | ) | - | (8,633,670 | ) | |||||||||||
Allocated
intrinsic value of
beneficial
conversion feature
|
- | (4,727,272 | ) | (11,030,303 | ) | (1,447,745 | ) | (17,205,320 | ) | |||||||||||
Total
net proceeds of the
convertible
promissory notes
|
4,666,330 | 7,782,728 | 18,159,697 | 3,552,255 | 34,161,010 | |||||||||||||||
Repayment
of 12% convertible
promissory
note
|
(5,000,000 | ) | - | - | - | (5,000,000 | ) | |||||||||||||
Conversion
of 3% convertible
promissory
notes of $45 million
|
- | (15,000,000 | ) | (30,000,000 | ) | - | (45,000,000 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cancellation
of 3% convertible
promissory
notes of $5 million
|
- | - | (5,000,000 | ) | - | (5,000,000 | ) | |||||||||||||
Amortization
of debt discount
|
333,670 | 7,217,272 | 16,840,303 | 198,949 | 24,590,194 | |||||||||||||||
Net
carrying value of
convertible
promissory notes as
of
September 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
|
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 3,751,204 | $ | 3,751,204 |
Amortization
of Deferred Charges and Debt Discount
The
amortization of deferred charges and debt discount for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 was as follows (Unaudited):
Warrants
|
Conversion
Features
|
Deferred
Charges
|
Total
|
|||||||||||||
12%
convertible promissory note
|
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
3%
convertible promissory notes
|
- | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
1%
convertible promissory notes
|
- | 100,977 | 19,254 | 120,231 | ||||||||||||
Total
|
$ | - | $ | 100,977 | $ | 19,254 | $ | 120,231 |
The
amortization of deferred charges and debt discount for the three months ended
September 30, 2008 was as follows: (Unaudited):
Warrants
|
Conversion
Features
|
Deferred
Charges
|
Total
|
|||||||||||||
12%
convertible promissory note
|
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
3%
convertible promissory notes
|
443,478 | 841,944 | 106,694 | 1,392,116 | ||||||||||||
1%
convertible promissory notes
|
- | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total
|
$ | 443,478 | $ | 841,944 | $ | 106,694 | $ | 1,392,116 |
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The amortization of deferred charges and debt discount for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was as follows: (Unaudited):
Warrants
|
Conversion
Features
|
Deferred
Charges
|
Total
|
|||||||||||||
12%
convertible promissory note
|
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
3%
convertible promissory notes
|
5,996,878 | 11,385,091 | 1,131,205 | 18,513,174 | ||||||||||||
1%
convertible promissory notes
|
- | 198,949 | 38,708 | 237,657 | ||||||||||||
Total
|
$ | 5,996,878 | $ | 11,584,040 | $ | 1,169,913 | $ | 18,750,831 |
The
amortization of deferred charges and debt discount for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008 was as follows: (Unaudited):
Warrants
|
Conversion
Features
|
Deferred
Charges
|
Total
|
|||||||||||||
12%
convertible promissory note
|
$ | 259,204 | $ | - | $ | 80,700 | $ | 339,904 | ||||||||
3%
convertible promissory notes
|
1,179,420 | 2,239,132 | 332,648 | 3,751,200 | ||||||||||||
1%
convertible promissory notes
|
- | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total
|
$ | 1,438,624 | $ | 2,239,132 | $ | 413,348 | $ | 4,091,104 |
The fair
values of the financial instruments associated with warrants of both the 12%
Convertible Promissory Note and 3% Convertible Promissory Notes were determined
utilizing Black-Scholes option pricing model, which is consistent with the
Company’s historical valuation methods. The following assumptions and estimates
were used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model: (1) 12% Convertible
Promissory Note: volatility of 182%; an average risk-free interest rate of
3.52%; dividend yield of 0%; and an expected life of 2 years, (2) 3% Convertible
Promissory Notes: volatility of 47%; an average risk-free interest rate of
3.30%; dividend yield of 0%; and an expected life of 3.5 years. The respective
allocated proceeds to the warrants of 12% Convertible Promissory Note and 3%
Convertible Promissory Notes amounted to $333,670 and $8,300,000, respectively,
is recorded in additional paid-in capital and the respective debt discount is
amortized over the life of convertible promissory notes, using the effective
yield method.
The
embedded beneficial conversion feature are recognized and measured by allocating
a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature to
additional paid-in capital. The intrinsic value of beneficial conversion feature
is calculated according to EITF Issue No. 98-5 “Accounting for Convertible
Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently Adjustable
Conversion Ratio” (ASC Topic 470-20) and EITF Issue No. 00-27 “Application of Issue No. 98-5 to
Certain Convertible Instruments” (ASC Topic 470-20). Only the 3%
Convertible Promissory Notes and 1% Convertible Promissory Notes are considered
to have a beneficial conversion feature as the their effective conversion price
was less than the Company’s market price of common stock at commitment date. For
the 12% Convertible Promissory Note, no beneficial conversion feature existed.
The value of beneficial conversion feature of 3% Convertible Promissory Notes
and 1% Convertible Promissory Notes amounted to $15,757,575 and $1,447,745,
respectively, is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the
convertible promissory notes against additional paid-in capital. As the 3%
Convertible Promissory Notes and 1% Convertible Promissory Notes have stated
redemption dates, the respective debt discount is amortized over the term of the
notes from the respective date of issuance using the effective yield
method.
On
February 13, 2008, the Company fully redeemed 12% Convertible Promissory Note at
a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of $5,000,000 plus
accrued and unpaid interest. Accordingly, all the associated unamortized
deferred charges and unamortized debt discount of $48,261 and $149,885,
respectively, at the date of redemption were immediately recognized as expenses
and included in amortization of deferred charges and debt discount on the
condensed consolidated statements of operations during the nine months ended
September 30, 2008.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
On April
2, 2009, Keywin exchanged 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the principal
amount of $45,000,000 and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, for
307,035,463 shares of the Company’s common stock. All the associated unamortized
deferred charges and unamortized debt discount of the 3% Convertible Promissory
Notes in the principal amount of $45,000,000 amounting to $1,005,774 and
$15,930,054, respectively, at the date of conversion were immediately recognized
as expenses and included in amortization of deferred charges and debt discount
on the condensed consolidated statements of operations during the nine months
ended September 30, 2009.
Non-cash
debt conversion charges
Pursuant
to the debt restructuring in April 2009, the Company provided an inducement
conversion offer to Keywin who exchanged 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the
principal amount of $45,000,000 and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, for
307,035,463 shares of the Company’s common stock. To induce conversion, the
Company has reduced the conversion price and additionally granted an option to
Keywin to purchase an aggregate of 122,814,185 shares of the Company’s common
stock, for an aggregate purchase price of $2,000,000, exercisable for a
three-month period. Accordingly, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009,
the Company recognized a non-cash debt conversion charge of $10,204,627 equal to
the fair value of the incremental consideration (including both reduction in the
conversion price and grant of the purchase option). The fair value of the
purchase option was determined utilizing Black-Scholes option pricing model. The
following assumptions and estimates were used: volatility of 129%; an average
risk-free interest rate of 0.22%; dividend yield of 0%; and an expected life of
3 months.
Loss
on early extinguishment of debt
As
aforementioned, on April 2, 2009, the Company, the Investors agreed to cancel
the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the principal amount of $5,000,000 held
by the Investors (including all accrued and unpaid interest thereon), and all of
the Warrants, in exchange for the Company’s issuance of the 1% Unsecured Senior
Convertible Promissory Notes in the principal amount of $5,000,000. The Company
determined that the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes and the 1% Convertible
Promissory Notes were with substantially different terms and hence reported in
the same manner as an extinguishment of the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes and
issuance of the 1% Convertible Promissory Notes. Accordingly, all the associated
unamortized deferred charges and unamortized debt discount of the 3% Convertible
Promissory Notes in the principal amount of $5,000,000 amounted to $111,753 and
$1,770,006 respectively at the date of extinguishment were immediately
recognized as expenses and all the accrued and unpaid interest of $185,075 at
the date of extinguishment were recognized as income. Such expenses, net of
income amounted to $1,696,684 were included in the loss on early extinguishment
of debt in the condensed consolidated statements of operations during nine
months ended September 30, 2009.
Interest
Expense
The
following table details the interest expenses:
For
the three months ended
|
For
the nine months ended
|
|||||||||||||||
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
|
September
30,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
|
September 30,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
|||||||||||||
12%
convertible promissory note
|
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 69,041 | ||||||||
3%
convertible promissory notes
|
- | 383,334 | 383,333 | 1,040,084 | ||||||||||||
1%
convertible promissory notes
|
12,603 | - | 24,795 | - | ||||||||||||
Total
|
$ | 12,603 | $ | 383,334 | $ | 408,128 | $ | 1,109,125 |
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(A) Commitments
1.
Rental Lease Commitment
The
Company’s existing rental leases do not contain significant restrictive
provisions. The following is a schedule by year of future minimum lease
obligations under non-cancelable rental operating leases as of September 30,
2009:
Three
months ending December 31, 2009
|
$ | 112,488 | ||
Fiscal
years ending December 31,
|
||||
2010
|
414,155 | |||
2011
|
- | |||
2012
|
- | |||
Total
|
$ | 526,643 |
2.
Annual Advertising Operating Rights Fee Commitment
Since
November 2006, the Company, through its subsidiaries and variable interest
entities, NCN Media Services Limited, Quo Advertising, Xuancaiyi, Bona and
Botong, has acquired advertising rights from third parties to operate different
types of advertising panels for certain periods.
The
following table sets forth the estimated future annual commitment of the Company
with respect to the advertising operating rights of 172 roadside advertising
panels and 2 mega-size advertising panels that the Company held as of September
30, 2009:
Three
months ending December 31, 2009
|
$ | 1,043,042 | ||
Fiscal
years ending December 31,
|
||||
2010
|
1,281,664 | |||
2011
|
769,710 | |||
2012
|
485,912 | |||
2013
|
210,516 | |||
Thereafter
|
80,709 | |||
Total
|
$ | 3,871,553 |
3.
Capital commitments
As of
September 30, 2009, the Company had commitments for capital expenditures in
connection with construction of roadside advertising panels and mega-size
advertising panels of approximately $18,000.
(B) Contingencies
The
Company accounts for loss contingencies in accordance with SFAS No. 5 “Accounting for Loss
Contingencies” (ASC Topic 450) and other related guidelines. Set forth
below is a description of certain loss contingencies as of September 30, 2009
and management’s opinion as to the likelihood of loss in respect of loss
contingency.
On March
20, 2008, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary NCN Huamin entered into a rental
agreement with Beijing Chengtian Zhihong TV & Film Production Co., Ltd.
(“Chengtian”), pursuant to which, a certain office premises located in Beijing
was leased from Chengtian to NCN Huamin for a term of three years, commencing
April 1, 2008. On December 30, 2008, NCN Huamin issued a notice to Chengtian to
terminate the rental agreement effective on December 31, 2008, as Chengtian had
breached several provisions as stated in the rental agreement and refused to
take any remedial actions. On January 14, 2009, NCN Huamin received a notice
from Beijing Arbitration Commission that Chengtian, as plaintiff, had initiated
a lawsuit against NCN Huamin seeking an aggregate of approximately $505,000 for
unpaid rental-related expense plus accrued interest as well as compensation for
unilateral termination of the rental contract. On February 25, 2009, NCN Huamin
counter-claimed for breach of rental contract against Chengtian and asserted to
claim an aggregate of approximately $155,000 from Chengtian for overpayment of
rental expenses and compensation for Chengtian’s breach of
contract.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
In July
2009, the Beijing Arbitration Commission made a judgment that Huamin is liable
to pay Chengtian of $280,000. In October, 2009, the Company appealed to Beijing
Second Intermediate People's Court against the arbitration decision. At present,
the outcome of this lawsuit cannot be reasonably predicted. Management does not
believe that the outcome of this litigation will have a material impact on the
Company’s consolidated financial statements, or the Company’s results of
operations.
NOTE
12. EQUITY
(DEFICIT)
(A) Stock,
Options and Warrants Issued for Services
1. In
August 2006, the Company issued a warrant to purchase up to 100,000 shares of
restricted common stock to a consultant at an exercise price $0.70 per share.
One-fourth of the shares underlying the warrant became exercisable every 45 days
beginning from the date of issuance. The warrant remains exercisable until
August 25, 2016. The fair market value of the warrant was estimated on the grant
date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model as required by SFAS 123R (ASC
Topic 718) with the following assumptions and estimates: expected dividend 0%,
volatility 192%, a risk-free rate of 4.5% and an expected life of one (1) year.
The value of the warrant recognized $nil for the three months and nine months
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. As of September 30, 2009, none of the
associated warrants was exercised.
2. In
July 2007, NCN Group Management Limited entered into Executive Employment
Agreements (the “Agreements”) with Godfrey Hui, Deputy Chief Executive Officer
(former Chief Executive Officer), Daniel So, former Managing Director, Daley
Mok, former Chief Financial Officer, Benedict Fung, former President, and
Stanley Chu, former General Manager. Pursuant to the Agreements, each executive
was granted shares of the Company’s common stock subject to annual vesting over
five years in the following amounts: Mr. Hui, 2,000,000 shares; Mr. So,
2,000,000 shares; Dr. Mok, 1,500,000 shares; Mr. Fung, 1,200,000 shares and Mr.
Chu, 1,000,000 shares. However, Mr. So, Mr. Fung and Mr. Chu resigned from their
respective positions in January 2009 and Mr. Mok was removed as the Company’s
Chief Financial Officer in June 2009. Further, on July 15, 2009, NCN Group
Management Limited entered into a new executive employment agreement with
Godfrey Hui, in connection with his services to the Company as the Deputy Chief
Executive Officer. Accordingly, they are no longer entitled to those shares that
will be vested on December 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 in the following amounts: Mr.
So, 1,500,000 shares; Mr. Fung, 970,000 shares, Mr. Chu, 790,000 shares; Mr.
Mok, 1,200,000 shares; and Mr. Hui, 1,500,000 shares. In connection with these
stock grants and in accordance with SFAS 123R (ASC Topic 718), the Company
reversed non-cash stock-based compensation of $518,000 and recognized non-cash
stock-based compensation of $699,300 included in general and administrative
expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three
months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 respectively. During the nine months
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company recognized non-cash stock-based
compensation of $nil and $2,097,900, respectively. Out of the total shares
granted under the Agreements, on January 2, 2008, an aggregate of 660,000 shares
with par value of $0.001 each were vested and issued to the concerned
executives. On July 28, 2009, an aggregate of 500,000 shares with par value of
$0.001 each were vested and issued to the concerned executives.
3. In
September 2007, the Company entered into a service agreement with independent
directors Peter Mak, Ronglie Xu (who hold office until July 2, 2009), Joachim
Burger (who resigned as a director of the Company on September 30,
2008), Gerd Jakob (who resigned as a director of the Company on May 5,
2009) and Edward Lu (who hold office until July 2, 2009). Pursuant to the
service agreements, each independent director was granted shares of the
Company’s common stock subject to a vesting period of ten months in the
following amounts: Peter Mak: 15,000 shares; Ronglie Xu: 15,000 shares; Joachim
Burger: 15,000 shares, Gerd Jakob: 10,000 shares and Edward Lu: 10,000 shares.
In connection with these stock grants and in accordance with SFAS 123R (ASC
Topic 718), the Company recognized $nil of non-cash stock-based compensation
included in general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated
statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively, while during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
such amounts were $nil and $86,970, respectively. On July 21, 2008, an aggregate
of 65,000 shares of common stock of par value of $0.001 each were vested and
issued to the independent directors.
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NOTES
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FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
4. In
November 2007, the Company issued a warrant to purchase up to 300,000 shares of
restricted common stock to a placement agent for provision of agency services in
connection with the issuance of the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes at an
exercise price $3.0 per share which are exercisable for a period of two years.
The fair value of the warrant was estimated on the grant date using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model as required by SFAS 123R (ASC Topic 718) with
the following weighted average assumptions: expected dividend 0%, volatility
182%, a risk-free rate of 4.05 % and an expected life of two (2) year. The value
of the warrant recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
were $31,958 and $31,959, respectively, while during the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 such amounts were $95,875 and $95,875, respectively.
As of September 30, 2009, none of the associated warrants was
exercised.
5. In
December 2007, the Company committed to grant 235,000 shares of common stock to
certain employees of the Company for their services rendered during the year
ended December 31, 2007. In connection with these stock grants and in accordance
with SFAS 123R (ASC Topic 718), the Company recognized non-cash stock-based
compensation of $nil in general and administrative expenses on the condensed
consolidated statements of operations for the three months and nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008. Such 235,000 shares of par value of $0.001 each
were issued on January 2, 2008. In addition, the Company committed to grant
another 30,000 shares of common stock to an employee pursuant to his employment
contract for service rendered. The Company recognized the non-cash stock-based
compensation of $nil and $6,375 for the three months ended September 30, 2009
and 2008, respectively, while during the nine months ended September 30, 2009
and 2008 such amounts were $nil and 76,500, respectively, for such 30,000 shares
granted. In October 2008, such 30,000 shares of common stock of par value of
$0.001 each were vested and issued to the employees.
6. In
June 2008, the Board of Directors granted 110,000 shares of common stock to the
board of directors, Peter Mak, Ronglie Xu, Joachim Burger, Gerd Jakob, Edward
Lu, Godfrey Hui, Daniel So, Daley Mok and Stanley Chu, as part of their
directors’ fee for their service rendered during the period from July 1, 2008 to
June 30, 2009. Each director was granted shares of the Company’s common stock
subject to a vesting period of twelve months in the following amounts: Peter
Mak: 15,000 shares; Ronglie Xu: 15,000 shares; Joachim Burger: 15,000 shares;
Gerd Jakob: 10,000 shares; Edward Lu: 10,000 shares; Godfrey Hui: 15,000 shares;
Daniel So: 10,000 shares; Daley Mok: 10,000 shares and Stanley Chu: 10,000
shares. However, Mr. Joachim Burger and Mr. Gerd Jakob resigned as directors on
September 30 2008 and May 5, 2009, respectively. Therefore, they are no longer
entitled to those shares. In connection with these stock grants and in
accordance with SFAS 123R (ASC Topic 718), the Company recognized $nil and
$54,999 of non-cash stock-based compensation included in general and
administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations
for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, while such
amounts were $74,999 and $54,999 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009
and 2008, respectively. On July 28, 2009, 85,000 shares of common stock of par
value of $0.001 each were vested and issued to those directors.
7.
In July 2008, the Company granted 170,000 shares of common stock to certain
employees of the Company for their services rendered. One of the employees
effectively resigned in January 2009 and his entitlement to 70,000 shares was
canceled. One of the employees agreed to forfeit his original entitled shares of
40,000. Accordingly, in connection with these stock grants, the Company recorded
a non-cash stock based compensation of $nil and $43,283 for the three months
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively while such amounts were $25,442
and $43,283 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
On July 28, 2009, 60,000 shares of common stock with par value of $0.001 were
vested and issued to the employees.
8. In
August 2008, the Company granted 100,000 shares of common stock to a consultant
for services rendered. The value of stock grant recognized for the three months
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $31,411 and $20,942, respectively, while
such amounts were $94,235 and $20,942 for the nine months ended September 30,
2009 and 2008, respectively.
9. In
July 2009, the Board of Directors granted an aggregate of 1,800,000 shares of
common stock to the independent directors of the Company for their services to
the Company covering the period from July 2, 2009 to July 1, 2010. Each
independent director was granted shares of the Company’s common stock subject to
a vesting period of twelve months in the following amounts: Peter Mak: 600,000
shares; Ronald Lee: 600,000 shares; and Gerald Godfrey: 600,000 shares. Such
shares with par value of $0.001were issued on July 28, 2009 but will not be
vested until July 1, 2010 afterwhich the relevant share certificate will be
handed to the independent directors. In connection with these stock
grants and in accordance with SFAS 123R (ASC Topic 718), the Company recognized
$13,500 and $nil of non-cash stock-based compensation included in general and
administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
10. In July 2009, the Board of Directors granted an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of common stock to certain employees of the Company for their services to the Company covering the period from July 15, 2009 to July 14, 2011. Such shares with par value of $0.001 were issued on July 28, 2009 but will not vest until July 14, 2010 afterwhich the relevant share certificate will be handed to the employees. In connection with these stock grants and in accordance with SFAS 123R (ASC Topic 718), the Company recognized $7,500 and $nil of non-cash stock-based compensation included in general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
11. In
July 2009, NCN Group Management Limited entered into Executive Employment
Agreements with Earnest Leung, Chief Executive Officer and Godfrey Hui, Deputy
Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the agreements, Mr. Earnest Leung and Mr.
Godfrey Hui were granted 30,000,000 and 10,000,000 shares, respectively, for
their services rendered during the period from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011.
Such shares with par value of $0.001 each were issued to the concerned
executives on July 28, 2009. In connection with these stock grants and in
accordance with SFAS 123R (ASC Topic 718), the Company recognized $1,200,000 of
deferred stock compensation amortized over vesting period. The amortization of
deferred stock compensation of $150,000 and $nil were recorded as non-cash
stock-based compensation and included in general and administrative expenses on
the condensed consolidated statement of operation for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
(B) Stock
Issued for Acquisition
In
January 2008, in connection with the acquisition of Cityhorizon BVI, the Company
issued 1,500,000 shares of restricted common stock of par value of $0.001 each,
totaling $3,738,000, as part of the consideration.
(C) Conversion
Option and Stock Warrants Issued in Notes Activities
On
November 12, 2007, pursuant to the 12% Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement of
$5,000,000, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 250,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock at the exercise price of $2.30 per share, which are
exercisable for a period of two years to Wei An. The allocated proceeds to the
warrants of $333,670 based on the relative fair value of 12% Convertible
Promissory Notes and warrants were recorded as reduction in the carrying value
of the note against additional-paid in capital. As the effective conversion
price is higher than the Company’s market price of common stock at commitment
date, no beneficial conversion existed. Please refer to Note 10 –
Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants for details.
On
November 19, 2007, pursuant to the 3% Note and Warrant purchase Agreement, the
Company issued warrants to purchase up to 2,400,000 shares of the Company’s
common stock at the exercise price of $2.50 per share and 1,714,285 shares of
the Company’s common stock at the exercise price of $3.50 per share
associated with the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes of $6,000,000 issued in the
first closing. On November 28, 2007, the Company also issued warrants to
purchase up to 3,600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at the exercise
price of $2.50 per share and 2,571,430 shares of the Company’s common stock
at the exercise price of $3.50 per share. The allocated proceeds to these
warrants were $2,490,000 in aggregate which were recorded as reduction in the
carrying value of the notes against additional paid-in capital. As the effective
conversion price after allocating a portion of the proceeds to the warrants was
less than the Company’s market price of common stock at commitment date, it was
considered to have a beneficial conversion feature with value of $4,727,272
recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the notes against additional
paid-in capital. Please refer to Note 10 – Convertible Promissory Notes and
Warrants for details.
On
January 31, 2008, the Company issued $35,000,000 in 3% Convertible Promissory
Notes and amended and restated $15,000,000 in 3% Convertible Promissory Notes
issued in late 2007. In addition, the Company issued additional warrants to
purchase 14,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.50 per share and
warrants to purchase 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $3.50
per share. The allocated proceeds to these warrants were $5,810,000 in aggregate
which were recorded as reduction in the carrying value of the notes against
additional paid-in capital. As the effective conversion price after allocating a
portion of the proceeds to the warrants was less than the Company’s market price
of common stock at commitment date, it was considered to have a beneficial
conversion feature with value of $11,030,303 recorded as a reduction in the
carrying value of the notes against additional paid-in capital. Please refer to
Note 10 – Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants for
details.
NETWORK
CN INC.
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(D)
Debt
Restructuring
On April
2, 2009, the Company entered into a new financing arrangement. Please refer to
Note 10 – Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants for details. Keywin
exchanged 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the principal amount of $45,000,000
and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, for 307,035,463 shares of the
Company’s common stock and an option to Keywin to purchase an aggregate of
122,814,185 shares of the Company’s common stock, for an aggregate purchase
price of $2,000,000, exercisable for a three-month period commencing on April 2,
2009. Accordingly, the Company reversed such 3% Convertible Promissory Notes of
principal amount of $45,000,000 and all accrued and unpaid interest of
$1,665,675 against additional paid-in capital. The Company also recognized a
non-cash debt conversion charge of $10,204,627 against additional paid-in
capital.
As part
of new financing arrangement, the Company also issued $5,000,000 in the 1%
Convertible Promissory Notes on April 2, 2009. As the conversion price was less
than the Company’s market price of common stock at commitment date, it was
considered to have a beneficial conversion feature with value of $1,447,745
recorded as a reduction in the carrying values of the notes against additional
paid-in capital. For details, please refer to Note 10 – Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants.
On April
6, 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 307,035,463 shares of the Company’s
restricted common stock with par value of $0.001 each to Keywin
accordingly.
(E)
Changes in Equity (Deficit)
The
following table summarizes the changes in equity (deficit) for the three months
ended September 30, 2009:
Noncontrolling
Interests
|
NCN
Common
Stockholders
|
Total
|
||||||||||
Total
deficit as of June 30, 2009 (unaudited)
|
$ | (23,576 | ) | $ | 1,605,334 | $ | 1,581,758 | |||||
Net
loss
|
(1,005 | ) | (1,099,364 | ) | (1,100,369 | ) | ||||||
Other
comprehensive income (loss)
|
(420 | ) | 1,343 | 923 | ||||||||
Preferred
stock
|
- | - | - | |||||||||
Common
stock
|
- | 44,445 | 44,445 | |||||||||
Additional
paid-in capital
|
- | 721,924 | 721,924 | |||||||||
Deferred
stock compensation
|
- | (1,050,000 | ) | (1,050,000 | ) | |||||||
Total
Equity (deficit) as of September 30, 2009 (unaudited)
|
$ | (25,001 | ) | $ | 223,682 | $ | 198,681 |
The
following table summarizes the changes in equity (deficit) for the nine months
ended September 30, 2009:
Noncontrolling
Interests
|
NCN
Common
Stockholders
|
Total
|
||||||||||
Total
deficit as of December 31, 2008 (audited)
|
$ | - | $ | (23,356,217 | ) | $ | (23,356,217 | ) | ||||
Net
loss
|
(24,173 | ) | (35,224,387 | ) | (35,248,560 | ) | ||||||
Other
comprehensive income (loss)
|
(828 | ) | 24,689 | 23,861 | ||||||||
Preferred
stock
|
- | - | - | |||||||||
Common
stock
|
- | 351,480 | 351,480 | |||||||||
Additional
paid-in capital
|
- | 59,478,117 | 59,478,117 | |||||||||
Deferred
stock compensation
|
- | (1,050,000 | ) | (1,050,000 | ) | |||||||
Total
Equity (deficit) as of September 30, 2009 (unaudited)
|
$ | (25,001 | ) | $ | 223,682 | $ | 198,681 |
NETWORK
CN INC.
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Except as
set forth below, during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
the Company did not enter into any material transactions or series of
transactions that would be considered material in which any officer, director or
beneficial owner of 5% or more of any class of the Company’s capital stock, or
any immediate family member of any of the preceding persons, had a direct or
indirect material interest.
In
connection with debt restructuring in April 2009, Statezone Ltd. of which Mr.
Earnest Leung, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Director (being
appointed on July 15, 2009 and May 11, 2009 respectively) is the sole director,
provided agency and financial advisory services to the Company. Accordingly, the
Company paid an aggregate service fee of $350,000 of which $250,000 is recorded
as issuance costs for 1% Convertible Promissory Notes and $100,000 is recorded
as prepaid expenses and other current assets, net during the nine months ended
September 30, 2009.
On July
1, 2009, the Company and Keywin, of which Mr. Earnest Leung is the director and
his spouse is the sole shareholder, entered into an Amendment, pursuant to which
the Company agreed to extend the exercise period for the Keywin Option under the
Note Exchange and Option Agreement between the Company and Keywin, to purchase
an aggregate of 122,814,185 shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase
price of $2,000,000, from a three-month period ending on July 1, 2009, to a
six-month period ending October 1, 2009.
On
September 30, 2009, the Company and Keywin entered into an Amendment, pursuant
to which the Company agreed to extend the exercise period for the Keywin Option
under the Note Exchange and Option Agreement between the Company and Keywin, to
purchase an aggregate of 122,814,185 shares of our common stock for an aggregate
purchase price of $2,000,000, from a six-month period ending on October 1, 2009,
to a nine-month period ending January 1, 2010.
During
the three and nine months ended September 30 2009, the Company paid an aggregate
amount of $98,602 on behalf of a company also controlled by a director and chief
executive officer of the Company. This amount is unsecured, bears no interest
and repayable on demand. For details, please refer to Note 8 – Prepaid
Expenses and Other Current Assets, Net.
NOTE
14. NET
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
Net loss
per share information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and
2008 was as follows:
For
the three
months
ended
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
|
For
the three
months
ended
September
30,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
|
For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
|||||||||||||
Numerator:
|
||||||||||||||||
Net
loss from continuing operations attributable to NCN common
stockholders
|
$ | (1,099,364 | ) | $ | (15,546,407 | ) | $ | (35,224,387 | ) | $ | (32,776,641 | ) | ||||
Net
loss from discontinued operations attributable to NCN common
stockholders
|
- | 72,041 | - | 42,640 | ||||||||||||
Net
loss attributable to NCN common stockholders
|
(1,099,364 | ) | (15,474,366 | ) | (35,224,387 | ) | (32,734,001 | ) | ||||||||
Denominator:
|
||||||||||||||||
Weighted
average number of shares outstanding, basic
|
410,081,908 | 71,597,478 | 282,416,544 | 71,563,688 | ||||||||||||
Effect
of dilutive securities
|
||||||||||||||||
Options
and warrants
|
- | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Weighted
average number of shares outstanding, diluted
|
410,081,908 | 71,597,478 | 282,416,544 | 71,563,688 | ||||||||||||
Net
loss per common share – basic and diluted
|
||||||||||||||||
Continuing
operations
|
- | (0.22 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.46 | ) | |||||||||
Discontinued
operations
|
- | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Net
loss per common share – basic and diluted
|
$ | - | $ | (0.22 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | (0.46 | ) |
NETWORK
CN INC.
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The diluted net loss per common share is the same as the basic net loss per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 as the ordinary shares to be issued under stock options and warrants outstanding are anti-dilutive and are therefore excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per common share. The securities that could potentially dilute basic net loss per common share in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per common share because of anti-dilutive effect as of September 30, 2009 and 2008 were summarized as follows:
For
the three
months
ended
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
|
For
the three
months
ended
September
30,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
|
For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
|||||||||||||
Potential
common
equivalent
shares:
|
||||||||||||||||
Stock
warrants for services (1)
|
- | 61,430 | - | 61,430 | ||||||||||||
Conversion
feature
associated
with convertible
promissory
notes to common stock
|
214,961,307 | 30,303,030 | 214,961,307 | 30,303,030 | ||||||||||||
Common
stock to be granted
to
directors executives and
employees
for services
(including
non-vested shares)
|
- | 7,070,000 | - | 7,070,000 | ||||||||||||
Common
stock to be granted
to
consultants for services
(including
non-vested shares)
|
100,000 | - | 100,000 | - | ||||||||||||
Stock
options granted to Keywin
|
90,805,365 | - | 90,805,365 | - | ||||||||||||
Total
|
305,866,672 | 37,434,460 | 305,866,672 | 37,434,460 |
Remarks:
(1)
|
As of September 30, 2009, the
number of potential common equivalent shares associated with warrants
issued for services was nil, which was related to a warrant to purchase
100,000 shares of common stock issued by the Company to a consultant in
2006 for service rendered at an exercise price of $0.70, which will expire
in August 2016.
|
NOTE
15. DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS
In
September 2008, the Company disposed of its entire travel network which was
classified as one of the Company’s business segments in order to focus on its
media business. Accordingly, the Company entered into stock purchase agreements
to dispose of its entire travel network which included the sale of NCN
Management Services Group (including Tianma) and NCN Landmark
Group.
NETWORK
CN INC.
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The Company treated the sale of entire travel network as discontinued operations. Accordingly, revenues, costs and expenses of the discontinued operations have been excluded from the respective captions in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The net operating results of the discontinued operations have been reported, net of applicable income taxes, as “Net Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes”.
Summary
operating results for the discontinued operations for travel network were as
follows:
For
the three
months
ended
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
|
For
the three
months
ended
September
30,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
|
For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
|||||||||||||
Revenues
|
$ | - | $ | 6,342,479 | $ | - | $ | 24,528,096 | ||||||||
Cost
of revenues
|
- | (6,242,465 | ) | - | (24,172,537 | ) | ||||||||||
Gross
profit
|
- | 100,014 | - | 355,559 | ||||||||||||
Operating
expenses
|
- | (156,864 | ) | - | (477,481 | ) | ||||||||||
Other
income
|
- | 58,027 | - | 98,838 | ||||||||||||
Interest
income
|
- | 72 | - | 2,040 | ||||||||||||
Net
income (loss) from
discontinued
operations, net
of
income taxes
|
$ | - | $ | 1,249 | $ | - | $ | (21,044 | ) |
NOTE
16. BUSINESS
SEGMENTS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
In
September 2008, the Company disposed of its entire travel business. Accordingly,
the Company now operates in one single business segment: Media Network,
providing out-of home advertising services.
NOTE
17. SUBSEQUENT
EVENT
Management
evaluated all activities of the Company through November 6, 2009 (the
issue date of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements) and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would
require recognition in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements.
ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Cautionary
Statements
The
following management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and
results of operations is based upon and should be read in conjunction with the
Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto
included in “Part
I – Financial Information, Item 1. Financial Statements”. All amounts are
expressed in U.S. dollars.
Overview
Our
mission is to become a nationwide leader in providing out-of-home advertising in
China, primarily serving the needs of branded corporate customers. We seek
to acquire rights to install and operate roadside advertising panels and
mega-size advertising panels in the major cities in China. In most cases, we
will be responsible for installing advertising panels, although in some cases,
advertising panels might have already been installed and we will be responsible
for operating and maintaining the panels. Once the advertising panels are put
into operation, we sell advertising airtime to our customers either directly or
through advertising agencies. Since late 2006, we have been operating an
advertising network of roadside LED digital video panels, mega-size LED digital
video billboards and light boxes in major Chinese cities. LED (known as “Light
Emitting Diode”) technology has evolved to become a new and popular form of
advertising in China, capable of delivering crisp, super-bright images both
indoors and outdoors.
Our net
advertising revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
amounted to $854,861and $4,158,529, respectively. Our net loss for the nine
months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $35,313,865 and
$32,915,052, respectively. Our results of operations were negatively affected by
a variety of factors, which led to less than expected revenues and cash inflows
during the first three quarter of 2009, including the following:
·
|
the
rising costs to acquire advertising rights due to competition among
bidders for those rights;
|
·
|
slower
than expected consumer acceptance of the digital form of advertising
media;
|
·
|
strong
competition from other media companies;
and
|
·
|
more
importantly, slowing demand due to the worldwide financial crisis and
deteriorating economic conditions in China, leading many customers to cut
their advertising budget.
|
The
impact of the reduction in the pace of our advertising spending is expected to
be more significant on our new digital form of media than traditional
advertising platforms.
To
address these unfavorable market conditions, in the latter half of 2008, we
undertook drastic cost-cutting measures including reduction of our workforce,
rentals, as well as reductions to our selling and marketing expenses and other
general and administrative expenses. In addition, the commercial viability of
each of our concession right contracts was re-assessed. Many of our concession
rights are no longer commercially viable due to high annual fees and therefore
such commercially non-viable concession right contracts were terminated.
Management has also successfully negotiated some reductions in advertising
operating right fees under existing contracts. The outcome of these cost
reduction measures has been reflected in our financial results. We will continue
to strictly control our operating costs for the foreseeable future.
We also
completed debt restructuring exercise in April 2009 which has directly lessened
our cash constraints. For details, please refer to “Restructuring of Convertible
Debt” below. With the support of new investors, we believed that we could turn a
new chapter that would be in the best interest to our shareholders. In July
2009, we restructured our board composition to better equip for the Company’s
success. On July 15, 2009, our board appointed Mr. Ernest Leung as our chief
executive officer. Mr. Leung has over 20 years experience in the investment
banking industry. He is the director of our major shareholder, Keywin Holdings
Limited, and also is the director and chief executive officer of Vision Tech
International Holdings Limited, which is listed on Hong Kong Main Board engaging
in the distribution of consumer electronic products and home appliances in Hong
Kong. Management is actively formulating a series of business development
strategies and exploring more prominent advertising related projects, aiming to
expand the Company and improve its financial performance. Management has
identified several potential projects and is currently studying the feasibility
of these projects. However, we have not yet committed to any of these new
projects.
For more
information relating to our business, please see the section entitled “Business”
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008
as filed with the SEC on March 27, 2009.
Restatements
of Consolidated Financial Statements
On
October 10, 2008, we filed a Current Report on Form 8-K to announce
that our Board of Directors, based upon the consideration of issues addressed in
the SEC review and the recommendation of our Audit Committee, determined that we
should restate our previously issued condensed consolidated financial statements
for quarterly periods ended March 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008 and consolidated
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The
restatement adjustments corrected the accounting errors arising from our
misapplication of accounting policies to the discount associated with the
beneficial conversion feature attributed to the issuance of the 3% convertible
promissory notes in 2007 and 2008. We initially amortized the discount according
to EITF Issue No. 98-5
“Accounting for Convertible Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features or
Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratio” (ASC Topic 470-20), which
stated that discount resulting from allocation of proceeds to the beneficial
conversion feature should be recognized as interest and other debt–related
expenses over the minimum period from the date of issuance to the date of
earliest conversion. As the 3% convertible promissory notes are convertible at
the date of issuance, we fully amortized such discount through interest and
other debt–related expenses at the date of issuance accordingly. However,
according to Issue 6 of EITF Issue No. 00-27 “Application of Issue No. 98-5 to
Certain Convertible Instruments” (ASC Topic 470-20), EITF Issues No. 98-5
(ASC Topic 470-20) should be modified to require the discount related to the
beneficial conversion feature to be accreted from the date of issuance to the
stated redemption date regardless of when the earliest conversion date occurs
using the effective interest method. The restatement adjustments were to reflect
the retrospective application of the Issue 6 of EITF Issue No. 00-27 (ASC Topic
470-20).
Results
of Operations
Comparison of Three Months
Ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008
Revenues.
In the three months ended September 30, 2009, our revenues were derived from
provision of advertising services. Revenues from advertising services for the
three months ended September 30, 2009 were $293,706 as compared to
$2,520,474 for the corresponding prior year period, a decrease of 88%. The
decrease was mainly attributed to a decrease in the advertising sales orders as
a result of the worldwide financial crisis and deteriorating economic conditions
in China.
Cost of
Advertising Services. Cost of advertising services for the three months
ended September 30, 2009 was $559,906, a decrease of 90% compared to
$5,651,467 for the corresponding prior year period. This significant decrease
was mainly attributable to the decrease in amortization of advertising operating
rights fees. The amortization of advertising operating rights fees for the three
months ended September 30, 2009 was $394,743, a decrease of 92% compared to
$5,162,446 for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease in the
amortization of advertising operating rights fees resulted from the termination
of commercially non-viable concession right contracts in late 2008 and early
2009 as well as the renegotiation of certain concession advertising operating
right fees to a lower price.
Selling and
Marketing Expenses. Selling and marketing
expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased by 73% to
$180,230, compared to $656,114 for the corresponding prior year period,
primarily due to a decrease in advertising services provided by the
Company.
General and
Administrative Expenses. General
and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30,
2009 decreased by 88% to $527,829, compared to $4,408,534 for the
corresponding prior year period. The decrease in general and administrative
expenses was mainly due to drastic cost cutting measures, including reduction of
the Company’s workforce, rental, and other general and administrative expenses,
since the latter half of 2008.
Non-cash
Impairment Charges. The Company recorded
non-cash impairment charges of $nil for the three months ended September 30,
2009 compared to $5,671,782 for the corresponding prior year period. As the
Company recorded a continuous net loss, it performed an impairment review of its
prepayments for advertising operating rights during the three months ended
September 30, 2008. Accordingly, an impairment loss of $3,473,468, $1,737,991
and $460,323 was recorded for prepayments for advertising operating rights
associated with the T3 Project, BAMC Project and certain roadside
advertising panels’ projects, respectively.
Interest and
Other Debt–Related Expenses. Interest
and other debt–related expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009
decreased to $132,834, or by 93%, compared to $1,775,450 for the corresponding
prior year period. The significant decrease was primarily due to the debt
restructuring completed in April 2009, from which the Company significantly
decrease the size of its debt under convertible promissory notes to
$5,000,000.
Income
Taxes. The
Company derives all of its income in the PRC and is subject to income tax in the
PRC. No income tax was recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2009
and 2008 as the Company and all of its subsidiaries and variable interest
entities operated at a taxable loss during the respective periods.
Net loss from
Continuing Operations. The Company incurred a
net loss from continuing operations of $1,100,369 for the three months ended
September 30, 2009, a decrease of 93% compared to a net loss of $15,621,616 for
the corresponding prior year period. The significant decrease in net loss was
mainly due to a decrease in the cost of advertising services, selling and
marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses and non-cash impairment
charges as a result of our cost cutting measures.
Comparison of Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008
Revenues. In
the nine months ended September 30, 2009, our revenues were derived from
provision of advertising services. Revenues from advertising services for the
nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $812,833 as compared to
$4,158,529 for the corresponding prior year period, a decrease of 80%. The
decrease was mainly attributed to a decrease in the advertising sales orders as
a result of the worldwide financial crisis and deteriorating economic conditions
in China.
Cost of
Advertising Services. Cost of advertising services for the nine months
ended September 30, 2009 was $1,513,223, a decrease of 89% compared to
$14,258,071 for the corresponding prior year period. The significant decrease
was mainly attributable to the decrease in amortization of advertising operating
rights fees. The amortization of advertising operating rights fees for the nine
months ended September 30, 2009 was $1,073,479, a decrease of 92% compared to
$13,246,572 for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease in the
amortization of advertising operating rights fees resulted from the termination
of commercially non-viable concession right contracts in late 2008 and early
2009 as well as the renegotiation of certain concession advertising operating
right fees to a lower price.
Selling and
Marketing Expenses. Selling and marketing expenses for the
nine months ended September 30, 2009 decreased by 76% to $505,637, compared to
$2,120,397 for the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to a decrease
in advertising services provided by the Company.
General and
Administrative Expenses. General
and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30,
2009 decreased by 70% to $3,001,437, compared to $9,929,559 for the
corresponding prior year period. The decrease in general and administrative
expenses was mainly due to drastic cost cutting measures, including reduction of
the Company’s workforce, rental, and other general and administrative expenses,
since the latter half of 2008. The write-back of allowance for doubtful debts of
$241,227 included in general and administrative expenses also led to the
decrease in general and administrative expenses.
Non-cash
Impairment Charges. The Company recorded
non-cash impairment charges of $4,058 for the nine months ended September 30,
2009, compared to $5,671,782 for the corresponding prior year period. As the
Company recorded a continuous net loss, it performed an impairment review of its
prepayments for advertising operating rights during the three months ended
September 30, 2008. Accordingly, an impairment loss of $3,473,468, $1,737,991
and $460,323 was recorded for prepayments for advertising operating rights
associated with the T3 Project, BAMC Project and certain roadside
advertising panels’ projects, respectively.
Interest and
Other Debt–Related Expenses. Interest
and other debt–related expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009
increased to $31,060,270, or by 497%, compared to $5,200,229 for the
corresponding prior period. The significant increase was primarily due to
the debt restructuring completed in April 2009, from which the Company recorded
a one-time non-cash debt conversion charges, a one-time loss on early
extinguishment of debt and a one-time write-off on unamortized deferred charges
and debt discount of $10,204,627, $1,696,684 and $16,935,828, respectively
during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Income
Taxes. The
Company derives all of its income in the PRC and is subject to income tax in the
PRC. No income tax was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2009
and 2008 as the Company and all of its subsidiaries and variable interest
entities operated at a taxable loss during the respective periods.
Net loss from
Continuing Operations. The
Company incurred a net loss from continuing operations of $35,248,560 for the
nine months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of 7% compared to a net loss
of $32,969,093 for the corresponding prior year period. The increase in net loss
was mainly due to a one-time effect of debt restructuring, amounting to
$28,837,140, offset by a decrease in the cost of advertising services, selling
and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses and non-cash
impairment charges as a result of our cost cutting measures.
Discontinued
Operations
In 2008,
our Board of Directors determined that it was in the best interests of the
Company to focus on developing its media business and to explore ways of
divesting its travel business. In September 2008, we sold our entire non-media
business division, which included the sale of NCN Management Services Group
(including Tianma) and NCN Landmark Group.
We
treated the sales of entire travel network as discontinued operations.
Accordingly, revenues, costs and expenses of the discontinued operations have
been excluded from the respective captions in the condensed consolidated
statements of operations. Summary operating results for the discontinued
operations for travel network as follows:
For
the three
months
ended
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
|
For
the three
months
ended
September
30,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
|
For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
|||||||||||||
Revenues
|
$ | - | $ | 6,342,479 | $ | - | $ | 24,528,096 | ||||||||
Cost
of revenues
|
- | (6,242,465 | ) | - | (24,172,537 | ) | ||||||||||
Gross
profit
|
- | 100,014 | - | 355,559 | ||||||||||||
Operating
expenses
|
- | (156,864 | ) | - | (477,481 | ) | ||||||||||
Other
income
|
- | 58,027 | - | 98,838 | ||||||||||||
Interest
income
|
- | 72 | - | 2,040 | ||||||||||||
Net
income (loss) from
discontinued
operations, net of
income
taxes
|
- | 1,249 | - | (21,044 | ) | |||||||||||
Less:
net income (loss)
attributable
to noncontrolling
interests
|
- | 4,707 | - | (2,401 | ) | |||||||||||
Net
income (loss) from
discontinued
operations, net of
income
taxes and noncontrolling
interests
|
$ | - | $ | 5,956 | $ | - | $ | (23,445 | ) |
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
As of
September 30, 2009, we had cash of $2,806,441 compared to $7,717,131 as of
December 31, 2008, representing a decrease of $4,910,690. The decrease was
mainly attributable to the cash utilized by operating activities.
Operating
Activities
Net cash
utilized by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009
was $4,594,624, as compared with $16,010,328 for the corresponding prior year
period. The decrease in net cash used in operating activities was mainly
attributable to our drastic cost-cutting measures and the decrease in the
payments for advertising operating rights fees as a result of the termination of
commercially non-viable concession right contracts in 2009.
Investing
Activities
Net cash
used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was
$51,199, compared with $6,648,969 for the corresponding prior year period. The
decrease was mainly attributable to less equipment being purchased and no
acquisitions being completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the investing activities consisted
primarily of the purchase of equipment related to our media business and
costs associated with the acquisition of Cityhorizon BVI.
Financing
Activities
Net cash
used in financing activities was $250,000 for the nine months ended September
30, 2009, compared with $28,900,000 net cash provided by financing
activities for the corresponding prior year period. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2009, the cash used in financing activities consisted primarily of
issuance costs related to 1% convertible promissory notes while for the nine
months ended September 30, 2008, the cash provided by financing activities
primarily consisted of the issuance of $35,000,000 in 3% convertible promissory
notes, offset by $5,000,000 paid to redeem the outstanding 12% convertible
promissory note due May 2008.
Restructuring
of Convertible Debt
On
November 19, 2007, we entered into a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, as
amended (the “Purchase Agreement”) with our subsidiary Quo Advertising and
affiliated investment funds of Och-Ziff Capital Management Group (the
“Investors”) pursuant to which we agreed to issue in three tranches, 3%
Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Notes due June 30, 2011, in the aggregate
principal amount of up to $50,000,000 (the “3% Convertible Promissory Notes”)
and warrants to acquire an aggregate amount of 34,285,715 shares of our Common
Stock (the “Warrants”). On November 19, 2007, we issued 3% Convertible
Promissory Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000, Warrants to
purchase shares of our common stock at $2.50 per share and Warrants to purchase
shares of our common stock at $3.50 per share. On November 28, 2007, we
issued 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the aggregate principal amount of
$9,000,000, Warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at $2.50 per share
and Warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at $3.50 per
share.
On
January 31, 2008, we amended and restated the previously issued 3% Convertible
Promissory Notes and issued to the Investors 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in
the aggregate principal amount of $50,000,000 (the “Amended and Restated
Notes”), Warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at $2.50 per share and
Warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at $3.50 per share (the “Third
Closing”). In connection with the Third Closing, the parties entered into
the First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2008, to,
among other things, establish additional funding channels between the Company
and its subsidiaries in China and provide for certain other modifications in
connections with the Third Closing. Concurrently with the Third Closing, we
loaned substantially all the proceeds from the Amended and Restated Notes to our
wholly-owned direct subsidiary, NCN Group, and such loan was evidenced by an
intercompany note issued by NCN Group in favor of the Company (the “NCN Group
Note”). In connection with the Amended and Restated Notes, we entered into
a Security Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2008 (the “Security Agreement”),
pursuant to which we granted to the collateral agent for the benefit of the
Investors, a first-priority security interest in certain of our assets,
including the NCN Group Note and 66% of the equity interest of NCN Group. In
addition, NCN Group and certain of our indirect wholly owned subsidiaries each
granted the Company a security interest in certain of the assets of such
subsidiaries to, among other things, secure the NCN Group Note and certain
related obligations.
On April
2, 2009, we entered into a Note Exchange Agreement with certain of the Investors
(the “Note Exchange Agreement”), pursuant to which the parties agreed to cancel
Amended and Restated Notes in the principal amount of $5 million held by such
Investors (including accrued and unpaid interest thereon), and all the Warrants,
in exchange for our issuance of new 1% Unsecured Senior Convertible Promissory
Notes due 2012 in the principal amount of $5 million (the “1% Convertible
Promissory Notes”). The 1% Convertible Promissory Notes bear interest at 1% per
annum, payable semi-annually in arrears, and mature on April 1, 2012. They
are convertible at any time into shares of our common stock at an initial
conversion price of $0.02326 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution
adjustments. The parties also agreed to terminate the Security Agreement
and release all security interests arising out of the Purchase Agreement and the
Amended and Restated Notes.
On April
2, 2009, we also entered into a Note Exchange and Option Agreement (the “Note
Exchange and Option Agreement”) with Keywin Holdings Limited (“Keywin”), a
transferee of the Investors, pursuant to which we agreed to exchange the
remaining Amended and Restated Notes in the principal amount of $45 million
(including all accrued and unpaid interest thereon) for (i) 307,035,463 shares
of our common stock and (ii) an option to purchase an aggregate of 122,814,185
shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $2,000,000,
originally exercisable for a three-month period commencing on April 2, 2009 (the
“Keywin Option”). Pursuant to an amendment dated as of July 1, 2009, we agreed
to extend the exercise period for the Keywin Option to a six-month period ending
October 1, 2009 and pursuant to an amendment dated as of September 30, 2009, we
agreed to extend the exercise period for the Keywin Option again to a nine-month
period ending January 1, 2010.
Capital
Expenditures
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we acquired assets of $121,356, which
were financed through proceeds from the issuance of convertible promissory
notes.
Commitments
Rental
Lease Commitment
The
Company’s existing rental leases do not contain significant restrictive
provisions. The following is a schedule by year of future minimum lease
obligations under non-cancelable rental operating leases as of September 30,
2009:
Three
months ending December 31, 2009
|
$ | 112,488 | ||
Fiscal
years ending December 31,
|
||||
2010
|
414,155 | |||
2011
|
- | |||
2012
|
- | |||
Total
|
$ | 526,643 |
Annual
Advertising Operating Rights Fee Commitment
Since
November 2006, the Company, through its subsidiaries or variable interest
entities, NCN Media Services Limited, Quo Advertising, Xuancaiyi, Bona and
Botong, has acquired advertising rights from third parties to operate different
types of advertising panels for certain periods.
The
following table sets forth the estimated future annual commitment of the Company
with respect to the advertising operating rights of 172 roadside advertising
panels and 2 mega-size advertising panels that the Company held as of September
30, 2009:
Three
months ending December 31, 2009
|
$ | 1,043,042 | ||
Fiscal
years ending December 31,
|
||||
2010
|
1,281,664 | |||
2011
|
769,710 | |||
2012
|
485,912 | |||
2013
|
210,516 | |||
Thereafter
|
80,709 | |||
Total
|
$ | 3,871,553 |
Due to
the unexpected unfavorable market conditions described above, cash inflows from
advertising revenues were less than we expected. We will need to raise
additional funds in order to further expand our media network. Our
debt restructuring completed in April 2009 has lessened our cash constraints and
we should be able to satisfy our requirements during the next 12 months if we
scale down our operations. Because we presently have only limited revenue from
operations, we intend to continue to rely primarily on financing through the
issuance of our equity and debt securities to satisfy future capital
requirements to enable us to finance ongoing operations. There can be no
assurance that we will be able to enter into such agreements. Current global
financial conditions and unfavorable conditions in our existing notes described
above make securing a financing difficult to achieve. Failure to raise
additional funds would have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition. Furthermore, the issuance of equity or debt securities which are or
may become convertible into equity securities in connection with such financing
could result in substantial additional dilution to the
stockholders.
To
address our cash constraints, our management will continue to strictly control
our operating costs. We will also continue to allocate resources to commercially
viable projects as well as to explore new prominent advertising related
projects.
Advertising
Operating Rights Fees
Advertising
operating rights fees are the major cost of our advertising revenue. To maintain
the advertising operating rights, we are required to pay advertising operating
rights fees in accordance with payment terms set forth in contracts we entered
into with various parties. These parties generally require us to prepay
advertising operating rights fees for a period of time. The details of our
advertising operating rights fees as of September 30, 2009 and 2008 were as
follows:
For
the three
months
ended
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
|
For
the three
months
ended
September
30,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2009
(Unaudited)
|
For
the nine
months
ended
September
30,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
|||||||||||||
Total
payment for advertising
operating
rights
|
$ | 376,194 | $ | 1,089,804 | $ | 1,556,844 | $ | 8,212,364 | ||||||||
Total
advertising operating
fee
recognized
|
$ | 394,743 | $ | 5,162,446 | $ | 1,073,479 | $ | 13,246,572 |
As
of
September
30, 2009
(Unaudited)
|
As
of
December
31, 2008
(Audited)
|
|||||||
Prepayments
for advertising operating rights, net
|
$ | 333,362 | $ | 418,112 | ||||
Accrued
advertising operating rights fees
|
$ | 150,108 | $ | 733,000 |
For
future advertising operating rights commitments under non-cancellable
advertising operating right contracts, please refer to the table under the
following Section – “Contractual Obligations and Commercial
Commitments”.
We
financed the above payments through the issuance of our equity and debt
securities. As we currently generate limited revenue from our media operation,
in addition to the proceeds from the issuance of convertible promissory notes,
we intend to continue to raise funds through the issuance of equity and debt
securities to satisfy future payment requirements. There can be no assurance
that we will be able to enter into such agreements.
In the
event that advertising operating rights fees cannot be paid in accordance with
the payment terms set forth in our contracts, we may not be able to continue to
operate our advertising panels and our ability to generate revenue will be
adversely affected. As such, failure to raise additional funds would have
significant negative impact on our financial condition.
Contractual
Obligations and Commercial Commitments
The
following table presents certain payments due under contractual obligations with
minimum firm commitments as of September 30, 2009:
Payments
due by fiscal years ending December 31,
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Total
|
2009
|
2010 - 2012 | 2013 - 2014 |
After
2014
|
||||||||||||||||
Long-term
Debt Obligations
|
$ | 5,000,000 | $ | - | $ | 5,000,000 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
Operating
Lease Obligations
|
526,643 | 112,488 | 414,155 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Annual
Advertising Operating
Rights
Fee Obligations
|
3,871,553 | 1,043,042 | 2,537,286 | 291,225 | - | |||||||||||||||
Purchase
Obligations
|
$ | 18,000 | $ | 18,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
Long-term Debt
Obligations. We issued an aggregate of $5,000,000 in 1% Convertible
Promissory Notes in April 2009 to our investors. Such 1% Convertible Promissory
Notes mature on April 1, 2012. For details, please refer to the notes to
financial statements.
Operating Lease
Obligations. We have entered into various non-cancellable operating lease
agreements for our offices and staff quarter. Such operating leases do not
contain significant restrictive provisions.
Annual
Advertising Operating Rights Fee Obligations. Since November 2006, the
Company, through its subsidiaries or variable interest entities, NCN Media
Services Limited, Quo Advertising, Xuancaiyi, Bona and Botong, has acquired
rights from third parties to operate roadside advertising panels and mega-size
advertising panels whose lease terms expire between 2009 and
2014.
Purchase
Obligations. We are obligated to make payments under non-cancellable
contractual arrangements with our vendors, principally for constructing our
advertising panels.
Critical
Accounting Policies
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States requires our management to make
assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported, including
the notes thereto, and related disclosures of commitments and contingencies, if
any. We have identified certain accounting policies that are significant to the
preparation of our financial statements. These accounting policies are important
for an understanding of our financial condition and results of operation.
Critical accounting policies are those that are most important to the portrayal
of our financial conditions and results of operations and require management’s
difficult, subjective, or complex judgment, often as a result of the need to
make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may
change in subsequent periods. Certain accounting estimates are particularly
sensitive because of their significance to financial statements and because of
the possibility that future events affecting the estimate may differ
significantly from management’s current judgments. Except for below new addition
to accounting policy for debt restructuring in April 2009, there have been no
material changes to the critical accounting policies previously disclosed in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2008.
Debt
Restructuring
On April
2, 2009, the Company entered into a new financing arrangement with the holders
of the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants and a new investor. The
Company provided an inducement conversion offer to a new investor who exchanged
3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the principal amount of $45,000,000, and all
accrued and unpaid interest thereon, for 307,035,463 shares of the Company’s
common stock (the original conversion price is $1.65 per share convertible into
28,282,227 shares). Pursuant to paragraph 21 of EITF Issue No. 00-27 “Application of Issue No. 98-5 to
Certain Convertible Instruments” (ASC Topic 470-20), all the unamortized
debt discount (including the discount from an allocation of proceeds to the
warrants and the discount originated by the beneficial conversion feature) of
the relevant 3% Convertible Promissory Notes remaining at the date of conversion
were immediately recognized as expenses and is included in amortization of
deferred charges and debt discount in the condensed consolidated statement of
operations. The Company also accounted for the inducement conversion offer
according to SFAS No. 84
“Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt” (ASC Topic 470-20). To induce
conversion, the Company has reduced the conversion price and also granted an
option to purchase an aggregate of 122,814,185 shares of the Company’s common
stock, for an aggregate purchase price of $2,000,000, exercisable for a
three-month period. The Company recognized non-cash debt conversion charges
equal to the fair value of the incremental consideration (including both
reduction in the conversion price and grant of purchase option) given as of the
date the inducement offer is accepted by a new investor. The fair value of the
purchase option was determined utilizing Black-Scholes option pricing
model.
For the
remaining 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the principal amount of $5,000,000,
the Company and the holders of the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes agreed to
cancel the 3% Convertible Promissory Notes in the principal amount of $5,000,000
(including all accrued and unpaid interest thereon), and all of the Warrants, in
exchange for the Company’s issuance of new 1% Convertible Promissory Notes due
2012 in the principal amount of $5,000,000. The 1% Convertible Promissory Notes
bear interest at 1% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears, mature on April
1, 2012, and are convertible at any time into shares of our common stock at an
fixed conversion price of $0.02326 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution
adjustments. Pursuant to EITF Issue No. 96-19 “Debtor’s Accounting For a
Modification or Exchange of Debt Instruments” (ASC Topic 470-50) and EITF
Issue No. 06-6 “Debtor’s
Accounting for a Modification (or Exchange) of Convertible Debt
Instruments” (ASC Topic 470-50-40), the Company determined that the
original convertible notes and new convertible notes were with substantially
different terms and hence reported in the same manner as an extinguishment of
original notes and issuance of new notes.
The
Company determined the new 1% Convertible Promissory Notes to be conventional
convertible instruments under EITF Issue No. 05-2 “The Meaning of “Conventional
Convertible Debt Instrument” in Issue No. 00-19” (ASC Topic
815-40-25). Its
embedded conversion option was qualify for equity classification pursuant to
EITF Issue No. 00-19
“Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially
Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock” (ASC Topic 815-40), and met
the other criteria in paragraph 11(a) of SFAS No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities” (ASC Topic 815-10-15-74). The
embedded beneficial conversion feature was recognized and measured by allocating
a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature to
additional paid-in capital. The debt discount resulting from the allocation of
proceeds to the beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the term of the
1% Convertible Promissory Notes from the respective dates of issuance using the
effective yield method.
Recent Accounting
Pronouncements
FASB
Establishes Accounting Standards Codification
In June
2009, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting
Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-01 “Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles” (ASC Topic 105) which establishes the FASB Accounting
Standards Codification (“the Codification” or “ASC”) as the official single
source of authoritative GAAP. All existing accounting standards are superseded.
All other accounting guidance not included in the Codification will be
considered non-authoritative. The Codification also includes all relevant SEC
guidance organized using the same topical structure in separate sections within
the Codification.
Following
the Codification, the Board will not issue new standards in the form of
Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”)
Abstracts. Instead, it will issue ASU which will serve to update the
Codification, provide background information about the guidance and provide the
basis for conclusions on the changes to the Codification.
The
Codification is not intended to change GAAP, but it will change the way GAAP is
organized and presented. The Codification is effective for our third-quarter
2009 financial statements and the principal impact on our financial statements
is limited to disclosures as all future references to authoritative accounting
literature will be referenced in accordance with the Codification. In order to
ease the transition to the Codification, we are providing the Codification
cross-reference alongside the references to the standards issued and adopted
prior to the adoption of the Codification.
Other
Accounting Changes
In
September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 (ASC Topic 820).
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the measurement and
disclosure other than those requirements related to nonfinancial assets and
liabilities in accordance with guidance from FASB Staff Position 157-2 “Effective Date of FASB Statement
No. 157” (ASC Topic 820-10), which delayed the effective date of
SFAS No. 157 (ASC Topic 820) for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial
liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in
the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), until the
beginning of fiscal year 2009. In April 2009, the FASB issued Staff Position No.
FAS 157-4 “Determining Fair
Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have
Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not
Orderly” (“FSP FAS No. 157-4”) (ASC Topic 820-10-65). FSP
FAS No. 157-4 (ASC Topic 820-10-65) clarifies the methodology used to
determine fair value when there is no active market or where the price inputs
being used represent distressed sales. FSP FAS No. 157-4 (ASC Topic
820-10-65) also reaffirms the objective of fair value measurement, as stated in
SFAS No. 157 (ASC Topic 820), which is to reflect how much an asset would
be sold for in an orderly transaction. It also reaffirms the need to use
judgment to determine if a formerly active market has become inactive, as well
as to determine fair values when markets have become inactive. FSP FAS
No. 157-4 (ASC Topic 820-10-65) is applied prospectively and is effective
for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The
adoption of SFAS No. 157 (ASC Topic 820) did not have a material impact on
our financial statements.
In
December 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 132(R)-1 “Employers’ Disclosures about
Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets” (“FSP FAS 132(R)-1”) (ASC Topic
715-20-65). This requires more detailed disclosures about employers’ plan assets
in a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan, including employers’
investment strategies, major categories of plan assets, concentrations of risk
within plan assets, and inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair
value of plan assets. FSP FAS 132(R)-1 (ASC Topic 715-20-65) also requires, for
fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3),
disclosure of the effect of the measurements on changes in plan assets for the
period. The disclosures about plan assets required by FSP FAS 132(R)-1 (ASC
Topic 715-20-65) must be provided for fiscal years ending after December 15,
2009. As this pronouncement is only disclosure-related, it will not have an
impact on our financial position and results of operations.
In August
2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-05 “Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value”
(amendments to ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and
Disclosures)” (“ASU 2009-05”)which amends Fair Value Measurements and
Disclosures – Overall (ASC Topic 820-10) to provide guidance on the fair value
measurement of liabilities. This update requires clarification for circumstances
in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not
available, a reporting entity is required to measure fair value using one or
more of the following techniques: 1) a valuation technique that uses either the
quoted price of the identical liability when traded as an asset or quoted prices
for similar liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as an asset; or 2)
another valuation technique that is consistent with the principles in ASC Topic
820 such as the income and market approach to valuation. The amendments in this
update also clarify that when estimating the fair value of a liability, a
reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to
other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the
transfer of the liability. This update further clarifies that if the fair value
of a liability is determined by reference to a quoted price in an active market
for an identical liability, that price would be considered a Level 1 measurement
in the fair value hierarchy. Similarly, if the identical liability has a quoted
price when traded as an asset in an active market, it is also a Level 1 fair
value measurement if no adjustments to the quoted price of the asset are
required. This update is effective for our fourth quarter 2009. Management is
currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU No. 2009-05 on our financial
statements.
In June
2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166 “Accounting for Transfers of
Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (“SFAS
166”) (not part of the Codification yet). SFAS 166 (not part of the Codification
yet) removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity and removes the
exception from applying FIN 46R (ASC Topic 810) to variable interest entities
that are qualifying special-purpose entities; limits the circumstances in which
a transferor derecognizes a portion or component of a financial asset; defines a
participating interest; requires a transferor to recognize and initially measure
at fair value all assets obtained and liabilities incurred as a result of a
transfer accounted for as a sale; and requires enhanced disclosure; among
others. SFAS 166 (not part of the Codification yet) will be effective as of the
beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins
after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting
period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Management is
currently evaluating the potential impact of SFAS 166 (not part of the
Codification yet) on our financial statements.
In June
2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167 “Amendments to FASB Interpretation
No. 46(R)” (“SFAS 167”) (not part of the Codification yet). This
updated guidance requires an enterprise to perform an analysis to determine
whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling
financial interest in a variable interest entity; to require ongoing
reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable
interest entity; to eliminate the quantitative approach previously required for
determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity; to add an
additional reconsideration event for determining whether an entity is a variable
interest entity when any changes in facts and circumstances occur such that
holders of the equity investment at risk, as a group, lose the power from voting
rights or similar rights of those investments to direct the activities of the
entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; and to
require enhanced disclosures that will provide users of financial statements
with more transparent information about an enterprise’s involvement in a
variable interest entity. SFAS 167 (not part of the Codification yet) will be
effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting
period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that
first annual reporting period, and for interim and annual reporting periods
thereafter. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of SFAS 167
(not part of the Codification yet) on our financial statements.
In
October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13, “Multiple-Deliverable Revenue
Arrangements, (amendments to ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition)” (“ASU
2009-13”). ASU 2009-13 requires entities to allocate revenue in an arrangement
using estimated selling prices of the delivered goods and services based on a
selling price hierarchy. The amendments eliminate the residual method of revenue
allocation and require revenue to be allocated using the relative selling price
method. ASU 2009-13 should be applied on a prospective basis for revenue
arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or
after June 15, 2010, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently
evaluating the potential impact of ASU2009-13 on our financial
statements.
In
October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-14, “Certain Arrangements That Include
Software Elements, (amendments to ASC Topic 985, Software)” (“ASU
2009-14”). ASU 2009-14 removes tangible products from the scope of software
revenue guidance and provides guidance on determining whether software
deliverables in an arrangement that includes a tangible product are covered by
the scope of the software revenue guidance. ASU 2009-14 should be applied on a
prospective basis for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified
in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, with early adoption
permitted. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU2009-14
on our financial statements.
In
October, 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-15, “Accounting for Own-Share Lending
Arrangements in Contemplation of Convertible Debt Issuance or Other Financing”(
amendments to ASC Topic 470, Debt)” (“ASU2009-15”), and
provides guidance for accounting and reporting for own-share lending
arrangements issued in contemplation of a convertible debt
issuance. At the date of issuance, a share-lending arrangement
entered into on an entity’s own shares should be measured at fair value in
accordance with Topic 820 and recognized as an issuance cost, with an offset to
additional paid-in capital. Loaned shares are excluded from basic and
diluted earnings per share unless default of the share-lending arrangement
occurs. The amendments also require several disclosures including a
description and the terms of the arrangement and the reason for entering into
the arrangement. The effective dates of the amendments are dependent
upon the date the share-lending arrangement was entered into and include
retrospective application for arrangements outstanding as of the beginning of
fiscal years beginning on or after December 15,
2009. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact
of ASU2009-15 on our financial statements.
Off
Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not
have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to
have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial
condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital
expenditures or capital resources that are material to our
investors.
ITEM
3.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK.
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The
follow discussion about our market risk disclosures involves forward-looking
statements. Actual results could differ from those projected in the
forward-looking statements. We are exposed to market risk related to changes in
interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates and inflation rates. We
do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading
purposes.
Interest
Rate Risk
We have
no significant interest-bearing assets and our convertible promissory notes are
fixed rate securities. Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates
relates primarily to the interest income generated by our cash deposits in
banks. We have not been exposed, nor do we anticipate being exposed, to material
risks due to changes in interest rates. However, our future interest income may
be different from our expectations due to changes in interest
rates.
Foreign
Currency Exchange Risk
While our
reporting currency is the U.S. dollar, our consolidated revenues and
consolidated costs and expenses are substantially denominated in RMB. As a
result, we are exposed to foreign exchange risk as our revenues and results of
operations may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between U.S.
dollars and RMB. If the RMB depreciates against the U.S. dollar, the value of
our RMB revenues, earnings and assets as expressed in our U.S. dollar financial
statements will decline. If the RMB appreciates against U.S. dollars, any new
RMB-denominated investments or expenditures will be more costly to us. Assets
and liabilities are translated at exchange rates at the balance sheet dates and
revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates and
stockholders’ equity is translated at historical exchange rates. Any resulting
translation adjustments are not included in determining net income but are
included in determining other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’
equity. To date, we have not entered into any hedging transactions in an effort
to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk.
The value
of the RMB against the U.S. dollar and other currencies is affected by, among
other things, changes in China’s political and economic conditions. Since July
2005, the RMB has not been pegged to the U.S. dollar. Although the People’s Bank
of China regularly intervenes in the foreign exchange market to prevent
significant short-term fluctuations in the exchange rate, the RMB may appreciate
or depreciate significantly in value against the U.S. dollar in the medium to
long term. Moreover, it is possible that in the future, PRC authorities may lift
restrictions on fluctuations in the RMB exchange rate and lessen intervention in
the foreign exchange market.
Inflation
Risk
Inflationary
factors such as increases in the costs to acquire advertising rights and
overhead costs may adversely affect our operating results. Although we do not
believe that inflation has had a material impact on our financial position or
results of operations to date, a high rate of inflation in the future may have
an adverse effect on our ability to maintain current levels of gross margin and
selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues if the
selling prices of our services do not increase with these increased
costs.
ITEM
4.
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
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Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We
maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under
the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information that would be
required to be disclosed in Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time period specified in the SEC’s rules and
forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our
management, including to our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial
Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.
As
required by Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, our management evaluated the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures as of September 30, 2009. Based on that evaluation, our Chief
Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of
September 30, 2009, and as of the date that the evaluation of the effectiveness
of our disclosure controls and procedures was completed, our disclosure controls
and procedures were effective to satisfy the objectives for which they are
intended.
Changes
in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We regularly
review our system of internal control over financial reporting and make changes
to our processes and systems to improve controls and increase efficiency, while
ensuring that we maintain an effective internal control environment. Changes may
include such activities as implementing new, more efficient systems,
consolidating activities, and migrating processes.
There has
been no change to our internal control over financial reporting during the
period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting.
PART
II
OTHER
INFORMATION
ITEM
1.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
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On March
20, 2008, our wholly-owned subsidiary, NCN Huamin, entered into a rental
agreement with Beijing Chengtian Zhihong TV & Film Production Co., Ltd., or
Chengtian, pursuant to which a certain office premises located in Beijing was
leased from Chengtian to NCN Huamin for a term of three years, commencing April
1, 2008. On December 30, 2008, NCN Huamin issued a notice to Chengtian to
terminate the rental agreement effective on December 31, 2008 due to the fact
that Chengtian had breached several provisions of the rental agreement and
refused to take any remedial actions. On January 14, 2009, NCN Huamin received a
notice from Beijing Arbitration Commission that Chengtian, as plaintiff, had
initiated a lawsuit against NCN Huamin seeking an aggregate of approximately
$505,000 for unpaid rental-related expenses, plus accrued interest, as well as
compensation for unilateral termination of the rental contract. On February 25,
2009, NCN Huamin counter-claimed for breach of rental contract against
Chengtian, seeking an aggregate of approximately $155,000 from Chengtian for
overpayment of rental expenses and compensation for Chengtian’s breach of
contract. In July 2009, the Beijing Arbitration Commission made a judgment that
Huamin is liable to pay Chengtian of $280,000. In October, 2009, the Company
appealed to Beijing Second Intermediate People's Court against the arbitration
decision. At present, the outcome of this lawsuit cannot be reasonably
predicted. We do not believe that the outcome of this litigation will have a
material impact on our consolidated financial statements, or our results of
operations.
Other
than as described above, there are no material legal proceedings to which we are
a party, or to which any of our property is subject, that we expect to have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition.
ITEM
1A.
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RISK FACTORS.
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There are
no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item
1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2008, filed with the SEC on March 27, 2009.
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.
|
None.
ITEM
4.
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SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY
HOLDERS.
|
The
following matters were presented for stockholder vote at the 2009 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) held on July 2, 2009: (1) election of
five members of the Board of Directors to hold office until the Annual
Meeting of Stockholders in 2010, and until their respective successors are
duly elected and qualified; and (2) ratification of the appointment of Jimmy
C.H. Cheung & Co., independent registered public accounting firm, to audit
the consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries for
the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009; and (3) ratification of the amendment
of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized number of
shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, from 800,000,000 shares to
2,000,000,000. The respective votes of each matter were indicated as
follows:
1.
Election of five members of the Board of Directors
Nominees
|
For
|
Against
|
%
of Votes
Approved
|
Godfrey
Hui
|
314,863,539
|
-0-
|
100%
|
Earnest
Leung
|
314,863,539
|
-0-
|
100%
|
Ronald
Lee
|
314,863,539
|
-0-
|
100%
|
Gerald
Godfrey
|
314,863,539
|
-0-
|
100%
|
Peter
Mak
|
314,863,539
|
-0-
|
100%
|
2.
Ratification of the appointment of Jimmy C.H. Cheung & Co., independent
registered public accounting firm, to audit the consolidated financial
statements of the Company and its subsidiaries for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2009:
Ratification
of Auditor
|
For
|
Against
|
Abstain
|
Jimmy
C.H. Cheung & Co.
|
314,863,539
|
-0-
|
-0-
|
3.
Ratification of the amendment of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to
increase the authorized number of shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, from
800,000,000 shares to 2,000,000,000.
Increase
in Authorized Shares
|
For
|
Against
|
Abstain
|
Increase
of the authorized number of
shares
of common stock.
|
314,860,239
|
-3,300-
|
-0-
|
There
were no broker non-votes for any of the proposals.
ITEM
5.
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OTHER INFORMATION.
|
Under the
terms of an amendment dated as of September 30, 2009, between the Company and
Keywin, we agreed to extend the exercise period for the Keywin Option under the
Note Exchange and Option Agreement between the Company and Keywin, to purchase
an aggregate of 122,814,185 shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase
price of $2,000,000, from a six-month period ending on October 1, 2009, to a
nine-month period ending January 1, 2010.
ITEM
6.
|
EXHIBITS.
|
The
following exhibits are filed as part of this report or incorporated by
reference:
Exhibit
No.
|
Description
|
|
10.1
|
Amendment
No. 2 to Note Exchange and Option Agreement dated September 30,
2009, between Keywin Holding Limited and the Company
|
|
31.1
|
Certifications
of Principal Executive Officer filed pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
|
|
31.2
|
Certifications
of Principal Financial Officer filed pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
|
|
32.1
|
Certifications
of Principal Executive Officer furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
|
|
32.2
|
Certifications
of Principal Financial Officer furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
|
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.
Date:
November 6, 2009
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NETWORK
CN INC.
|
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By:
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/s/
Earnest Leung
|
|
Earnest
Leung, Chief Executive Officer
|
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(Principal Executive
Officer)
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By:
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/s/ Jennifer
Fu
|
|
Jennifer
Fu, Interim Chief Financial Officer
|
||
(Principal Financial Officer
and Principal
Accounting
Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No.
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Description
|
|
10.1
|
Amendment
No. 2 to Note Exchange and Option Agreement dated September 30,
2009, between Keywin Holding Limited and the Company
|
|
31.1
|
Certifications
of Principal Executive Officer filed pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
|
|
31.2
|
Certifications
of Principal Financial Officer filed pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
|
|
32.1
|
Certifications
of Principal Executive Officer furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
|
|
32.2
|
Certifications
of Principal Financial Officer furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
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