SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC - Quarter Report: 2011 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011
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[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 000-50559
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Utah 87-0680657
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
27 Weldon Street, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(201) 985-8100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
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 definition of "large accelerated filer, accelerated filer" and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non Accelerated filer [ ] Smaller Reporting Company [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
Applicable Only to Corporate Issuers
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 94,915,855 shares of common stock, par value $0.01, as of May 13, 2011.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. | Financial Statements | 3 | |
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| Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011 (unaudited) and December 31, 2010 | 3 | |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited) | 4 | |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited) | 5 | |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) | 6 | |
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Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations | 12 | |
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk | 13 | |
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Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 14 | |
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 6. | Exhibits | 14 | |
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SIGNATURES | 15 | ||
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Item 1. Financial Statements
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC. | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,778,895 | $ 1,780,317 |
Accounts receivable, net | 885,317 | 2,874,629 |
Accounts receivable, interest | - | 51,952 |
Prepaid expense | 5,317 | 17,056 |
Total current assets | 2,669,529 | 4,723,954 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $115,219 and $93,477 as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively | 234,786 | 257,103 |
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Other assets: |
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Held to maturity investment | 1,806,243 | 1,806,243 |
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Total assets | $ 4,710,558 | $ 6,787,300 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 884,371 | $ 2,821,862 |
Unearned interest | 51,282 | - |
Total current liabilities | 935,653 | 2,821,862 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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Preferred stock: par value $0.01 per share; 25,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding | - | - |
Common stock: par value $0.01 per share, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 94,915,855 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 | 949,159 | 949,159 |
Additional paid in capital | 5,734,030 | 5,734,030 |
Accumulated deficit | (2,910,464) | (2,723,706) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 2,180 | 5,955 |
Total stockholders' equity | 3,774,905 | 3,965,438 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 4,710,558 | $ 6,787,300 |
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See the accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements. |
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SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC. | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPRENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | ||
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REVENUE: |
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Sales | $ - | $ 1,960,397 |
Cost of sales | - | 1,883,095 |
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Gross profit | - | 77,302 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses | 216,195 | 233,682 |
Depreciation | 21,898 | 18,452 |
Total operating expenses | 238,093 | 252,134 |
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NET LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (238,093) | (174,832) |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income | 51,335 | 141 |
Realized net losses on sale of marketable securities | - | (211,829) |
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Net loss before provision for income taxes | (186,758) | (386,520) |
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Income taxes (benefit) | - | 100 |
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NET LOSS | $ (186,758) | $ (386,620) |
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Net loss per common share, basic and fully diluted | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and fully diluted | 94,915,855 | 94,915,855 |
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Comprehensive loss: |
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Net loss | $ (186,758) | $ (386,520) |
Foreign translation loss | (3,775) | (8,431) |
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Comprehensive loss | $ (190,532) | $ (394,951) |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss | $ (186,758) | $ (386,520) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation | 21,898 | 18,452 |
Loss on sale of available for sale securities | - | 211,829 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | - | 48,289 |
Increase (decrease) in: |
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Accounts receivable | 2,036,808 | (1,054,972) |
Purchase advances | - | (259,030) |
Prepaid expenses | 11,856 | (6,546) |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (1,933,260) | 494,035 |
Unearned interest | 51,282 | - |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 1,826 | (934,463) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities | - | 2,760,989 |
Purchase of available for sale securities | - | (2,972,818) |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | - | (165,558) |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | - | (377,387) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | - | - |
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Effect of currency rate changes on cash | (3,248) | (6,863) |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (1,422) | (1,318,713) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 1,780,317 | 4,439,256 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 1,778,895 | $ 3,120,543 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
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Interest paid | $ - | $ - |
Taxes paid | $ - | $ - |
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SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2011
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the presentation of the accompanying financial statements follows:
General
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Scientific Energy, Inc., (the Company), have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Accordingly, the results from operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2011, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated December 31, 2010 financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 14, 2011.
Basis and Business Presentation
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on May 30, 2001. The Company is principally devoted to the buying and selling of various types and grades of graphite, such as medium- and high-carbon graphite, high-purity graphite, micro-powder graphite and expandable graphite.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, which present the financial position and the results of operations of the Company and its 100% owned subsidiary, PDI Global Limited (a Hong Kong corporation, PDI). PDI, in turn, is the 100% owner and consolidates Sinoforte Limited, a Hong Kong corporation.
All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Accounts Receivable
The Company assesses the realization of its receivables by performing ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition. Through these evaluations, the Company may become aware of a situation where a customer may not be able to meet its financial obligations due to deterioration of its financial viability, credit ratings or bankruptcy. The Companys reserve requirements are based on the best facts available to the Company and are reevaluated and adjusted as additional information is received. The Companys reserves are also based on amounts determined by using percentages applied to certain aged receivable categories. These percentages are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, current economic trends, historical payment and bad debt write-off experience. Allowance for doubtful accounts for accounts receivable was Nil as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Bad debt expense was Nil for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 605-10, Revenue Recognition (ASC 605-10) which requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred; (3) the selling price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Determination of criteria (3) and (4) are based on management's judgments regarding the fixed nature of the selling prices of the products delivered and the collectability of those amounts. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated returns and allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded.
ASC 605-10 incorporates Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 605-25, Multiple-Element Arrangements (ASC 605-25). ASC 605-25 addresses accounting for arrangements that may involve the delivery or performance of multiple products, services and/or rights to use assets. The effect of implementing ASC 605-25 on the Company's financial position and results of operations was not significant.
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SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2011
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
The Company defers any revenue for which the product has not been delivered or services have not been rendered or are subject to refund until such time that the Company and the customer jointly determine that the product has been delivered or services have been rendered or no refund will be required.
Revenues on the sale of products, net of estimated costs of returns and allowance, are recognized at the time products are shipped to customers, legal title has passed, and all significant contractual obligations of the Company have been satisfied. Products are generally sold on open accounts under credit terms customary to the geographic region of distribution. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of the customers and generally does not require collateral to secure the accounts receivable.
Segment information
ASC 280-10 establishes standards for reporting information regarding operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected information for those segments to be presented in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. ASC 280-10 also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services and geographic areas. Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in making decisions how to allocate resources and assess performance. All sales and substantial assets of the Company are in China. The Company applies the management approach to the identification of our reportable operating segments as provided in accordance with ASC 280-10. The information disclosed herein materially represents all of the financial information related to the Companys principal operating segment.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Available for Sale Securities
Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value with the net unrealized gains and losses (that are deemed to be temporary) reported, net of tax, as a component of other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses and charges for other-than-temporary impairments are included in determining net income, with related purchase costs based on the first-in, first-out method. During the quarter ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company incurred a net realized loss of Nil and $211,829, respectively, from the purchase and sale of securities transactions. At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company did not have available-for-sale securities.
Held to Maturity Investment
Held to maturity investment is recorded at cost, net of any amortization, and is comprised of a convertible debenture with interest at 8% per annum, payable on a quarterly basis, due December 31, 2014. The debenture is convertible into the debtor's common stock at any time at the holders election, at the greater of the average of any three consecutive trading days within 60 days immediately prior to the election or par value. The debenture is subject to redemption at any time up to 14 days before maturity at a premium equal to 112% of the outstanding amount.
At December 31, 2010, The Company evaluated the recoverability of the held to maturity investment for possible other than temporary impairment. Evaluated recoverability included significant unfavorable changes in business conditions, recurring losses, or a forecasted inability to achieve break-even operating results over an extended period of the issuer. In addition, the Company considered the underlying marketable security of the convertible debenture. At December 31, 2010, the Company determined that a $771,655 impairment in value was indicated and as such the carrying value of held to maturity asset was adjusted to current period operations as an impairment charge. No impairment was made for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value. Accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from managements estimates.
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SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2011
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Companys financial instruments that are exposed to a concentration of credit risk are cash and accounts receivable. Effective December 31, 2010 and extending through December 31, 2012, all non-interest-bearing transaction accounts are fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), regardless of the balance of the account. Generally, the Companys cash and cash equivalents in interest-bearing accounts may exceed FDIC insurance limits. The financial stability of these institutions is periodically reviewed by senior management.
As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company maintained $1,645,610 and $1,745,305 in foreign bank accounts not subject to FDIC coverage.
As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, one and two customers represented 100% of the Companys accounts receivable ($885,317 and $2,874,629, respectively).
The Company has no significant off-balance-sheet concentrations of credit risk such as foreign exchange contracts, options contracts or other foreign hedging arrangements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and demand deposits held by banks.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 220-10, Comprehensive Income (ASC 220-10) which establishes standards for the reporting and displaying of comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owners sources. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. ASC 220-10 requires other comprehensive income (loss) to include foreign currency translation adjustments.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company translates the foreign currency financial statements into US Dollars (USD) using the year or reporting period end or average exchange rates in accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 830-10, Foreign Currency Matters (ASC 830-10). Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries were translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates in effect for the periods presented. The cumulative translation adjustment is included in the accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) within shareholders equity (deficit). Foreign currency transaction gains and losses arising from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the consolidated results of operations.
The conversion rates of Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) to USD at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were $7.7884 and $7.755, respectively and average rates of $7.7867 and $7.7597 for the quarters ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company uses historical rates for stockholders equity accounts.
Property, plant and equipment
The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment are as follows:
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SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2011
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
The Company evaluates the carrying value of items of property, plant and equipment to be held and used whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The carrying value of an item of property, plant and equipment is considered impaired when the projected undiscounted future cash flows related to the asset are less than its carrying value. The Company measures impairment based on the amount by which the carrying value of the respective asset exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined primarily using the projected future cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved.
The Company has two vehicles that are provided for the personal use of the Companys President and CEO. The net book value of these vehicles was $231,893 and $253,607, as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $21,898 and $18,452, respectively.
Inventory
The Company values inventories, consisting of purchased graphite products, at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in/first-out method. The Company regularly reviews its inventories on hand and, when necessary, records a provision for excess or obsolete inventories. The Company did not have any inventory as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses advertising costs when incurred. There were no advertising expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 820-10 (the Fair Value Topic) which provides a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP for assets and liabilities that are recognized using fair values on a recurring basis. The Fair Value Topic defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It requires that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. It also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the valuation inputs into three broad levels.
There are three general valuation techniques that may be used to measure fair value, as described below:
A) Market approach Uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. Prices may be indicated by pricing guides, sale transactions, market trades, or other sources;
B) Cost approach Based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost); and
C) Income approach Uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based on current market expectations about the future amounts (includes present value techniques and option-pricing models). Net present value is an income approach where a stream of expected cash flows is discounted at an appropriate market interest rate.
The Company had no assets and liabilities that were measured on a recurring basis at fair value as of March 31, 2011 using the market and income approaches.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2011
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding during the year plus potential dilutive instruments such as stock options and warrants. The effect of stock options on diluted EPS is determined through the application of the treasury stock method, whereby proceeds received by the Company based on assumed exercises are hypothetically used to repurchase the Company's common stock at the average market price during the period. The Company has no stock options, warrants or other potentially dilutive instruments outstanding at March 31, 2011 and 2010.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
There were various updates recently issued, most of which represented technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries and are not expected to a have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE 2 PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDER
As of March 31, 2011, Kelton Capital Group Ltd., controlled by Stanley Chan, the Companys president and CEO, owned 31,190,500 shares, or 32.9%, of the Companys common stock. Other than Stanley Chan, no persons own 5% or more of the Company's issued and outstanding shares.
NOTE 3 CAPITAL STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, and 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, there were 94,915,855 shares of the Company's common stock issued and outstanding, and none of the preferred shares were issued and outstanding.
On October 20, 2010, the Company's shareholders voted to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock to 500 million.
NOTE 4 - CONCENTRATION OF PURCHASES AND SALES
(a) Sales - The Company routinely sells products to its customers, which includes resellers and small and medium-sized manufacturing end-users. Based on the nature of these customers, credit is generally granted without collateral being required.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2011
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, the Company had no sales. For the quarter ended March 31, 2010, one customer represented 100.0% of the consolidated sales.
(b) Purchases- For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, the Company had no purchases. For the quarter ended March 31, 2010, two vendors represented 87.9% and 12.1%, respectively, of the consolidated purchases.
NOTE 5 - INCOME TAXES
The Company has adopted Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 740-10, Income Taxes (ASC 740-10) which requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statement or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Temporary differences between taxable income reported for financial reporting purposes and income tax purposes are insignificant.
NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Consulting agreements
(1) Consulting Agreement with Tsui Siu Ting: On January 1, 2010, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Tsui Siu Ting. Under the Agreement, Mr. Tsui shall serve as a business advisor to the Company, on a non-exclusive basis, and render such advice and services to the Company as may be reasonably requested or assigned by the Company, including, without limitation, new business development and marketing activities in China and Hong Kong. In consideration for his services, the Company agrees to pay to Mr. Tsui a monthly fee of $20,000 Hong Kong dollars (approximately US$2,564). The term of this agreement is five years.
(2) Consulting Agreement with GHL International. On August 10, 2009, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with GHL International Ltd. Pursuant to the Agreement, GHL shall serve as a business advisor to the Company and its subsidiaries, on a non-exclusive basis, and render such advice and services to the Company as may be reasonably requested by the Company, including, without limitation, strategic planning, financing, marketing, and business development activities. In consideration of GHLs services, the Company agrees to pay to GHL a monthly fee based on an hourly rate of US$200. The term of this Agreement is two years, which can be extended by negotiation between the Company and Consultant.
Purchase Commitments
The Company may, from time to time, enter into limited purchase commitments for the purchase of certain raw materials. There were no amounts committed as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
Litigation
The Company is subject to other legal proceedings and claims, which arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although occasional adverse decisions or settlements may occur, the Company believes that the final disposition of such matters should not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity. There was no outstanding litigation as of March 31, 2011.
NOTE 7 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In accordance with ASC 855, Subsequent Events, the Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of filing. No material subsequent events were noted.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This report contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. We use words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "future," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this report. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
Overview
The Company operates primarily as a merchant, buying and selling various type and grades of graphite, such as medium- and high-carbon graphite, high-purity graphite, micro-powder graphite and expandable graphite. As a merchant, the Company acts as a reseller. It purchases graphite products in bulk, primarily from graphite producers, and resells them, either in bulk or in smaller quantities (in either case, without further processing), to various small and mid-sized customers. As a reseller, the Company may or may not take possession of the products.
The Company conducts business primarily through our wholly owned subsidiary Sinoforte Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation. The Company started to generate revenue in the second quarter of 2009.
Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
Sales
For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, the Company generated no sales. The reason was that most graphite miners in China are located in the far north and they usually have little operations in the winter months due to frigid weather. The graphite supply is significantly limited during this period of time in this current year. As a result, the Company was not able to procure graphite supplies from its suppliers. The Company believes that its operations will continue as soon as the weather becomes warmer. By comparison, for the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Companys sales were $1,960,397.
Costs of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was Nil because there were no sales. By comparison, the cost of goods sold were $1,883,095, or 96.1%, for the same period last year.
Operating expenses
For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Companys general and administrative expenses were $216,195 compared to $233,682 for the same period of the previous year. The decrease (7.5%) is primarily the result of a decrease in bad debt expenses and consulting fees. In addition, for the three months ended March 31, 2011, depreciation expense increased significantly, from $18,452 in 2010 to $21,898 due to newly purchased vehicles.
Other Income (Expense)
For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company had interest income of $51,335, primarily from our investment in a convertible debenture, compared to $141 as interest income for the same period last year. The Company realized no net loss in marketable securities transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $211,829 for the same period last year.
Net Loss
For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we had a net loss of $186,758, or $(0.00) per share, as compared to a net loss of $386,520, or $(0.00) per share, for the same period of 2010.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
In May 2008, the Company issued an aggregate of 90,000,000 shares of its common stock to 18 investors, in a private placement, for an aggregate purchase price of $5.4 million in cash.
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As of March 31, 2011, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1,778,895 and a working capital of $1,733,876. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company provided net cash of $1,826 from its operating activities primarily by accounts receivable collections of $2,036,808, decrease in prepaid expenses of $11,856 and increase in unearned interest of $51,282 along with non cash depreciation of $21,898, with a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2011 of $186,758 and decrease in accounts payable of $1,933,260. By comparison, net cash used in operating activities was $934,463 for the same period of 2010.
For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we did not have any investing activities or financing activities. By comparison, for the same period of the last year, net cash used in investing activities was $377,387 and net cash provided in financing activities of Nil.
The Company currently has invested in a held to maturity convertible debenture with a carrying cost of $1,806,243 (after impairment of $771,655) with interest of 8% per annum paid quarterly, due December 31, 2014. The debenture is convertible into the debtor's common stock at any time at the holders election, at the greater of the average of any three consecutive trading days within 60 days immediately prior to the election or par value. The debenture is subject to redemption at any time up to 14 days before maturity at a premium equal to 112% of the outstanding amount.
Until we are able to generate sufficient liquidity from operations, we intend to continue to fund operations from cash on-hand, through private debt or equity placements of our securities. Our continued operations will depend on whether we are able to generate sufficient liquidity from operations and/or raise additional capital through such sources as equity and debt financings, collaborative and licensing agreements and strategic alliances. There can be no assurance that additional capital will become available or, if it does, that it will become available on acceptable terms, or that any additional capital we may obtain will be sufficient to meet our long-term needs. We currently have no commitments for any additional capital, both internally and externally.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Contractual Obligations
We do not have any contractual obligations.
Critical Accounting Policies
In preparing the financial statements, we follow accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We re-evaluate our estimates on an on-going basis. Our estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
We believe our use of estimates and underlying accounting assumptions adhere to GAAP and are consistently applied. Our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 to our financial statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information in this Item.
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys management including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")). Based on this evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2011, the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by
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us in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Companys management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, in a manner that allows timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Companys internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the Companys most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None
Item 1A. Risk Factors
A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information in this Item.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports
(a) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. |
Title of Document
31 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32 Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC.
By: /s/ Stanley Chan
Stanley Chan
President and Chief Executive Officer
May 13, 2011
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