SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC - Annual Report: 2015 (Form 10-K)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
x Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2015
¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
for The Transition Period From __________To ____________
Commission file number: 000-50559
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC
(Name of registrant as specified in Its Charter)
Utah |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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27 Weldon Street,Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 (Address of principal executive offices including zip code) |
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(201) 985-8100 (Registrant’s telephone number) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, Par Value $0.01
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¨ No x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨ No x
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 Website, 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 x No ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x
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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.
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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
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter: Approximately $1.60 million.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrants classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 94,915,852 shares of the registrants common stock were outstanding as of March 24, 2016.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. | Business | 3 |
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1A. | Risk Factors | 4 |
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1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments | 7 |
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2. | Description of Property | 7 |
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3. | Legal Proceedings | 7 |
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4. | Mine Safety Disclosure | 7 |
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5. | Market for Registrants Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | 7 |
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6. | Selected Financial Data | 8 |
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7. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 8 |
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7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 10 |
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8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | F-1 |
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9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 12 |
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9A(T). | Controls and Procedures | 12 |
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9B. | Other Information | 13 |
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10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | 13 |
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11. | Executive Compensation | 16 |
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12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | 17 |
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13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | 18 |
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14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services | 19 |
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15. | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules | 20 |
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PART I
Item 1. BUSINESS
Background
Scientific Energy, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on May 30, 2001. Prior to April 2006, the Company had endeavored to develop and manufacture various energy generation devices and energy efficient mechanisms. The current business plan of the Company is to engage in a business of e-commerce platform.
In January 2008, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with China Resources Development Group Ltd., a Hong Kong company. Under the agreement, a joint venture company, Kabond Investments Ltd (the JVC), was established in Hong Kong, and the Company invested $39.6 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $5.09 million) into the JVC for 72% of the JVCs capital shares, and China Resources Development Group Ltd., jointly with its partner, invested $15.4 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $1.98 million) into the JVC to receive 28% of the JVCs capital shares. In December 2008, all equity interest of the JVC owned by the Company was sold to a third party for $39.6 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $5,109,743).
In January 2009, the Company through its wholly-owned subsidiary, PDI Global Limited (a British Virgin Islands corporation, PDI), entered into a joint venture agreement with China Resources Development Group Ltd. Under the agreement, the Company agreed to invest $43,040,000 Hong Kong dollars (approximately $5.55 million) into a joint venture company Sinoforte Ltd. in Hong Kong (Sinoforte). The Company got 80% of Sinoforte's capital shares, and China Resources invested $10,222,000 Hong Kong dollars, approximately $1,318,967, and another investor invested $538,000 Hong Kong dollars, or approximately $69,419, into Sinoforte for 19% and 1% of Sinoforte's capital shares, respectively. The main business of Sinoforte was trading mineral products such as graphite produced in China. In June 2009 and September 2009, respectively, China Resources and the other minority investor cancelled their investments in Sinoforte, and the full amount of their original investments was returned. As a result, Sinoforte became a wholly-owned subsidiary of PDI.
The Company has not been involved in any bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceeding.
Business
The Company conducts business primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary Sinoforte Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation.
Prior to August 2011, the Company operated 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 acted as a reseller. It purchased graphite products in bulk, primarily from graphite producers, and resold them, either in bulk or in smaller quantities (in either case, without further processing), to various small and mid-sized customers.
In August 2011, the Company started to engage in a business of e-commerce platform. Currently the Company is in the process of developing a website, Makeliving.com ("Makeliving"), which provides an e-commerce platform, where registered members can exchange goods and services.
Makeliving will act both as a platform and as a conduit between those (individuals or companies) who desire to acquire goods and services and those (individuals or companies) who desire to offer goods and services. Makeliving plans to charge a certain percentage fee for the transactions. The website is under trial operation, and there are no revenues that have been generated. Currently the Company is exploring on ways to attract the attention of prospective customers.
Patents, trademarks, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements or labor contracts
The Company does not own any patents, trademarks, copyrights, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements, or labor contracts.
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Product Research and Development
To date the Company has not conducted any product research and development. The Company does not plan to conduct any product research and development activities in the next twelve months.
Employees
As of December 31, 2015, the Company has six employees. None of the Companys employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The Company believes its relationships with its employees to be satisfactory.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the following risk factors and other information included in this Annual Report. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the following risk factors occur, our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.
Risks Related to the Companys Business
We have never been profitable. We may never become profitable, and, as a result, we could go out of business.
Since inception we have never been profitable. There can be no guarantee that we will ever be profitable. For the year ended and as of December 31, 2015, the Company had net losses of $397,017 and had accumulated deficit of $7,258,863. There is no assurance that we will be successful in reaching or maintaining profitable operations. If our losses continue, our ability to operate may be severely impacted or alternatively we may be forced to terminate our operations.
If we are not able to obtain adequate funding, we could be required to limit our operations significantly or cease operations entirely.
Our business plan requires us to deploy sufficient capital to generate profit. If adequate funds are not available, we would be required to limit our operations significantly or cease operations entirely. We have no immediate means for obtaining additional financing. There can be no assurance that such additional financing, when and if necessary, will be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all.
Our operating results may fluctuate significantly, which makes our future results difficult to predict and could cause our operating results to fall below expectations.
We are new in the e-commerce platform business, and our revenue is difficult to predict. Our revenue may not recur from period to period, which contributes to the variability of our results from period to period. Accordingly, the quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our operating results may not be meaningful, and, therefore, prior results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in future periods.
If we are unable to compete effectively with our competitors, our profitability and financial condition will be adversely affected.
We are a small company and we face intense competition, many of our competitors have substantially greater resources than us, including greater financial, marketing and distribution resources. We have no proprietary competitive advantage, and there are no substantial barriers to competitors entering the market. There is no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully with any of these competitors. In addition, increased competition could result in price reductions, reduced margins and loss of market share for our services, all of which would adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
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Our success will be dependent upon our managements efforts. We cannot sustain profitability without the efforts of our management.
Our success largely depends on the efforts and abilities of our officers and directors, particularly Stanley Chan, our President and CEO. The loss of his services could materially harm our business because of the cost and time necessary to find successors. Such a loss would also divert management attention away from operational issues. We do not have other key employees who manage our operations. To the extent that we are smaller than our competitors and have fewer resources, we may not be able to attract a sufficient number and quality of staff, when required.
Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong
Changes in the political and economic policies of Hong Kongs government may have a significant negative impact upon our business operations.
Substantially all of our assets are located in Hong Kong and a considerable portion of our revenues are expected to derive from our operations in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong government exerts substantial influence and control over the manner in which we must conduct our business activities. Our ability to operate in Hong Kong may be adversely affected by changes in Hong Kong laws and regulations. As a result, changes in the political and economic policies of the Hong Kong government could have a significant impact on the results of our operations and financial condition.
Our executive officer and director are located outside of the U.S. It is difficult to effect service of process and enforcement of legal judgments upon us and our officers and directors.
Our sole executive officer and director is located outside of the United States. As a result, it may be difficult to effect service of process within the United States and enforce judgment of the US courts obtained against us and our executive officers and directors. Particularly, our shareholders may not be able to:
o Effect service of process within the United States on the Company or any of its executive officers and directors;
o Enforce judgments obtained in U.S. courts against the Company based upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws;
o Enforce, in a court outside of the U.S. judgments of U.S. courts based on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws; and
o Bring an original action in a court in China to enforce liabilities against the Company or any of its executive officers and directors based upon the U.S. federal securities laws.
Fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Hong Kong dollar and the United States dollar may bring down our operating income.
The functional currency of our operations in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar. Results of our operations are translated at average exchange rates into United States dollars for purposes of reporting results. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 and through this date, there has not been significant fluctuation in exchange rates between Hong Kong dollars and US dollars. However, future fluctuations in exchange rates may adversely affect our expenses and results of operations as well as the value of our assets and liabilities. Any future significant fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Hong Kong dollar and the United States dollar may bring down our operating income and lower our stock price. We have no current plans to undertake any hedging activity to minimize exchange rate fluctuations.
Risks Related to Investment in the Companys Securities
A number of our shareholders own a large percentage of our voting stock and will have a significant influence over matters requiring stockholder approval and could delay or prevent a change in control.
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Kelton Capital Group Ltd. currently owns 31,190,500 shares, or approximately 32.9%, of our outstanding common stock. As a result, if acting together with other shareholders, Kelton Capital may have the ability to determine the outcome of matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including the election of directors and any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. In addition, these persons, if acting together, may have the ability to control the management and affairs of the Company, which could have a material adverse effect on the value of the common stock.
There has been low volume and therefore an inactive market for our common stock, the stock price may be volatile or may decline regardless of our operating performance, and you may not be able to resell your shares at or above your stock purchase price.
If you purchase shares of our common stock, you may not be able to resell those shares at or above your original purchase price. An active or liquid market in our common stock may not develop or, if it does develop, it may not be sustainable. The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly in response to numerous factors, many of which are beyond the Companys control.
Because our common stock is deemed a low-priced "Penny" stock, an investment in our common stock should be considered high risk and subject to marketability restrictions.
Since our common stock is a penny stock, as defined in Rule 3a51-1 under the Securities Exchange Act, it will be more difficult for investors to liquidate their investment even if and when a market develops for the common stock. Until the trading price of the common stock rises above $5.00 per share, if ever, trading in the common stock is subject to the penny stock rules of the Securities Exchange Act specified in rules 15g-1 through 15g-10. Those rules require broker-dealers, before effecting transactions in any penny stock, to:
o Deliver to the customer, and obtain a written receipt for, a disclosure document;
o Disclose certain price information about the stock;
o Disclose the amount of compensation received by the broker-dealer or any associated person of the broker-dealer;
o Send monthly statements to customers with market and price information about the penny stock; and
o In some circumstances, approve the purchaser's account under certain standards and deliver written statements to the customer with information specified in the rules.
Consequently, the penny stock rules may restrict the ability or willingness of broker-dealers to sell the common stock and may affect the ability of holders to sell their common stock in the secondary market and the price at which such holders can sell any such securities. These additional procedures could also limit our ability to raise additional capital in the future.
We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to fund the development and growth of our business. Any future determination to pay dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, operating results, capital requirements, applicable contractual restrictions and other such factors as our Board of Directors may deem relevant.
Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
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Item 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
We lease our office space, approximately 250 square feet, in Jersey City, New Jersey, on a month-by-month basis. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the rent was $565 per month. We also have an office in Hong Kong, which is leased on a term of two years ending in January 2016. The space is approximately 770 square feet, and the rent is approximately $3,780 per month.
If we require additional space, we believe that we will be able to obtain such space on commercially reasonable terms.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not aware of any pending or threatened legal proceeding that, if determined in a manner adverse to us, could have a material adverse effect on our business and operations.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
Our common stock is quoted for trading on the OTC Pink marketplace under symbol "SCGY", and has been traded very thinly and infrequently. Accordingly, we are not including a history of reported trades in the public market through December 31, 2015.
Holders
As of March 9, 2016, we had approximately 240 holders of record of our common stock.
Dividends
We have never paid cash dividends and have no plans to do so in the foreseeable future. The future policy will be determined by our board of directors and will depend upon a number of factors, including our financial condition and performance, our cash needs and expansion plans, income tax consequences, and the restrictions that applicable laws and our credit arrangements may impose.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
We do not have any equity compensation plans.
Performance graph
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
No purchases of our equity securities were made by us or any affiliated entity during the year ended December 31, 2015.
Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
Item 7. MANAGEMENTS 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 conducts business primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary Sinoforte Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation.
Prior to August 2011, the Company operated 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 acted as a reseller. It purchased graphite products in bulk, primarily from graphite producers, and resold them, either in bulk or in smaller quantities (in either case, without further processing), to various small and mid-sized customers.
In August 2011, the Company started to engage in a business of e-commerce platform. Currently the Company is in the process of developing a website, Makeliving.com ("Makeliving"), which provides an e-commerce platform, where registered members can exchange goods and services.
Makeliving will act both as a platform and as a conduit between those (individuals or companies) who desire to acquire goods and services and those (individuals or companies) who desire to offer goods and services. Makeliving plans to charge a certain percentage fee for the transactions. The website is under trial operation, and there are no revenues that have been generated. Currently the Company is exploring on ways to attract the attention of prospective customers.
Results of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Sales
For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company generated no sales. Currently the Company is in the process of developing a website, which provides an e-commerce platform, where registered members can exchange goods and services.
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Costs of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were Nil because there were no sales.
Operating expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Companys operating expenses were $422,831 compared to $968,816 for the year of 2014. The decrease is primarily the result of reduced consulting fees paid towards business development with Makeliving in 2015.
Other Income (Expense)
For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company had $15 of interest income, as compared to $74 of interest income for the same period last year.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company sold equipment at nil net book value for net proceeds (and gain) of $25,799 ($200,000 HKD).
Net Loss
For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company had a net loss of $397,017, or $(0.00) per share, as compared to a net loss of $972,380, or $(0.01) per share, for the year of 2014.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2015, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $548,711 and a working capital deficit of $593,039. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company used net cash of $417,811 from its operating activities primarily from our net loss of $397,017, increase in our deposits of $799 and gain on sale of equipment of $25,799, net our increase in accounts payable of $1,469 and a decrease in prepaid expenses of $4,335. By comparison, net cash used in operating activities was $366,762 in 2014.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, investing activities was $25,799 from proceeds from the sale of equipment as compared to no investing activities for the same period, last year.
During the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no financing activities. .
Until we are able to generate sufficient liquidity from operations, we intend to continue to fund operations from cash on-hand, and 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
Consulting agreements
(1) Consulting Agreement with Tsui Siu Ting: On January 1, 2010, we 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 us as may be reasonably requested or assigned by us, including, without
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limitation, new business development and marketing activities in China and Hong Kong. In consideration for his services, we agree to pay to Mr. Tsui a monthly fee of $20,000 Hong Kong dollars (approximately $2,564). The initial term of this agreement is five years, which shall be automatically extended for additional five years if no notice of termination is given by any party 60 days prior to expiration.
(2) Consulting Agreement with GHL International. On November 18, 2011, we entered into a Consulting and Service Agreement with GHL International Ltd. Pursuant to the Agreement, GHL shall provide us and our subsidiaries with a service of designing, developing, marketing and technical support, as well as other services, to our Makeliving.com website. In consideration of GHLs services, we agree to pay to GHL a fee of $50,000 per month. The term of this Agreement was two years ending on December 31, 2014.
Operating leases
We lease approximately 250 square feet in Jersey City, New Jersey on a month to month basis of approximately $565 per month. In addition, we entered into a two year lease for office space of approximately 770 square feet in Hong Kong, expiring January 2016, with monthly payments of approximately $3,780 per month.
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 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Scientific Energy, Inc.:
We have audited the consolidated accompanying balance sheets of Scientific Energy Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company), as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders deficit and cash flows, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over finance reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of its operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Companys losses from operations raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/Dominic K.F. Chan & Co.
Dominic K.F. Chan & Co.
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong, March 22, 2016
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014 | ||
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ 548,711 | $ 940,649 |
Prepaid expense and other | 10,144 | 14,479 |
Total current assets | 558,855 | 955,128 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $173,019 and $351,998 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively | - | - |
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Other assets: |
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Deposits | 13,830 | 13,031 |
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Total assets | $ 572,685 | $ 968,159 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 1,151,894 | $ 1,150,425 |
Total current liabilities | 1,151,894 | 1,150,425 |
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Stockholders' deficit: |
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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, 94,915,852 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 | 949,159 | 949,159 |
Additional paid in capital | 5,734,030 | 5,734,030 |
Accumulated deficit | (7,258,863) | (6,861,846) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (3,535) | (3,609) |
Total stockholders' deficit | (579,209) | (182,266) |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ 572,685 | $ 968,159 |
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SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC. | ||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | ||
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OPERATING EXPENSES: |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ 422,831 | $ 968,816 |
Depreciation | - | 3,638 |
Total operating expenses | 422,831 | 972,454 |
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NET LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (422,831) | (972,454) |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income | 15 | 74 |
Gain on sale of equipment | 25,799 | - |
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Net loss before provision for income taxes | (397,017) | (972,380) |
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Income taxes (benefit) | - | - |
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NET LOSS | $ (397,017) | $ (972,380) |
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Net loss per common share, basic and diluted | $ (0.00) | $ (0.01) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 94,915,852 | 94,915,852 |
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Comprehensive loss: |
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Net loss | $ (397,017) | $ (972,380) |
Foreign translation gain (loss) | 74 | (1,031) |
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Comprehensive loss | $ (396,943) | $ (973,411) |
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STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||||
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Balance, January 1, 2014 | - | $ - | 94,915,852 | $ 949,159 | $ 5,734,030 | $ (5,889,466) | $ (2,578) | $ 791,145 |
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Foreign currency transaction loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | (1,031) | (1,031) |
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Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | (972,380) | - | (972,380) |
Balance, December 31, 2014 | - | - | 94,915,852 | 949,159 | 5,734,030 | (6,861,846) | (3,609) | (182,266) |
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Foreign currency transaction gain | - | - | - | - | - | - | 74 | 74 |
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Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | (397,017) | - | (397,017) |
Balance, December 31, 2015 | - | $ - | 94,915,852 | $ 949,159 | $ 5,734,030 | $ (7,258,863) | $ (3,535) | $ (579,209) |
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See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||
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Net loss | $ (397,017) | $ (972,380) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation | - | 3,638 |
Gain on sale of equipment | (25,799) | - |
Deposits | (799) | 9,046 |
Prepaid expenses and other | 4,335 | (7,385) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 1,469 | 600,319 |
Net cash used in operating activities | (417,811) | (366,762) |
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Proceeds from sale of equipment | 25,799 | - |
Net cash provided in investing activities | 25,799 | - |
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Effect of currency rate changes on cash | 74 | (1,031) |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (391,938) | (367,793) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 940,649 | 1,308,442 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 548,711 | $ 940,649 |
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Interest paid | $ - | $ - |
Taxes paid | $ - | $ - |
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Non cash investing and financing activities: | $ - | $ - |
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F-5
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2015
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the presentation of the accompanying financial statements follows:
Basis and Business Presentation
Scientific Energy, Inc., (the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on May 30, 2001. Prior to August 2011, the Company was 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. In August 2011, the Company decided to engage in a business of e-commerce platform. Currently the Company is in the process of developing a website, which provides an e-commerce platform, where registered members can exchange goods and services.
On February 28, 2012, the Company set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, Makeliving Ltd., which was incorporated in the Cayman Islands in order to engage in a business of e-commerce platform.
The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared using the generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has not generated significant revenues since 2011 and is unlikely to generate significant earnings in the immediate or foreseeable future. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to obtain necessary equity financing to continue operations and the attainment of profitable operations. The management will seek to raise funds from shareholders.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company since inception has generated no revenues and has incurred an accumulated deficit $7,258,863. As of December 31, 2015, its current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $593,039. The Company may not be sufficient to pay for the operating expenses in next 12 months. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. These factors noted above raise substantial doubts regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the financial position and the results of operations of the Company and its 100% owned subsidiaries, Makeliving, Ltd. and PDI Global Limited (a British Virgin Islands 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.
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.
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.
The Company is exploring web based e-commerce to bring buyers and sellers together recognizing revenue as commissions on closed transactions.
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.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Companys financial instruments that are exposed to a concentration of credit risk are cash and accounts receivable. 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 December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company maintained $536,491 and $894,280 in foreign bank accounts not subject to FDIC coverage
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 financial statements were presented in US Dollars except as other specified.
The cumulative translation adjustment is included in the accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) within stockholders 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 December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were $7.7515 and $7.7574, respectively and average rates of $7.7521 and $7.7544 for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, 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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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.
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $-0- and $3,638, respectively.
Advertising Expense
The Company expenses advertising costs when incurred. Advertising expenses were $-0- for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Fair Value Measurements
ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. This topic does not require any new fair value measurements. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, ASC Topic 820 establishes a three-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:
Level 1 | Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. | |||
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The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
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 December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Schedule of Earnings (Loss) Per Share
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Net loss |
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
There are 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 - 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 statements 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.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company's realized net taxable income which offset existing deferred tax assets relating to net operating losses, was offset further (100%) by the valuation allowance. Other temporary differences are expected to be immaterial. Therefore there were no expected income taxes, either current or deferred, reflected in the income statement.
At December 31, 2015, the Company has available for U.S. federal income tax purposes a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $6,500,000, expiring in the year 2035, that may be used to offset future taxable income. The Company has provided a valuation reserve against the full amount of the net operating loss benefit, since in the opinion of management based upon the earnings history of the Company, it is more likely than not that the benefits will not be realized.
Due to possible significant changes in the Company's ownership, the future use of its existing net operating losses may be limited. Components of deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2015 are as follows. All or a portion of the remaining valuation allowance may be reduced in future years based on an assessment of earnings sufficient to fully utilize these potential tax benefits.
At December 31, 2015, the significant components of the deferred tax assets (liabilities) are summarized below:
Schedule of Income Taxes
Deferred Tax Assets: |
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Valuation allowance |
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Net deferred tax assets | $ | - |
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The Company is subject to income tax holidays with respect to its Asian operations, and accordingly has recognized no provision for foreign income taxes.
Rate Reconciliation: |
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Book losses (worldwide) at federal statutory rate (35%) | $ | 138,956 |
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Book loss at state rate, net of federal benefit |
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Net expense (benefit) | $ | - |
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The net deferred tax asset generated by the U.S. loss carry-forward has been fully reserved.
The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized no interest and penalties. The Company had no accruals for interest and penalties at December 31, 2015 and 2014. Tax years from 2010 through 2014 are open to examination by the taxing authorities.
NOTE 3 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Furniture and equipment as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is summarized as follows:
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Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $-0- and $3,638, respectively.
NOTE 4 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 December 31, 2015, there were 94,915,852 shares of the Companys common stock issued and outstanding, and none of the preferred shares were issued and outstanding.
As of December 31, 2015, Kelton Capital Group Ltd. owned 31,190,500 shares or 32.9% of the Companys common stock. Other than Kelton Capital Group Ltd, no person owns 5% or more of the Companys issued and outstanding shares.
NOTE 5 - 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 $2,564). The initial term of this agreement is five years, which shall be automatically extended for additional five years if no notice of termination is given by any party 60 days prior to expiration.
(2) Consulting Agreement with GHL International. On November 18, 2011, the Company entered into a Consulting and Service Agreement with GHL International Ltd. Pursuant to the Agreement, GHL shall provide the Company and its subsidiaries with a
service of designing, developing, marketing and technical support, as well as other services, to the Companys Makeliving.com website. In consideration of GHLs services, the Company agrees to pay to GHL a fee of $50,000 per month. The term of this Agreement was two years ending on December 31, 2014.
Operating leases
The Company leases approximately 250 square feet in Jersey City, New Jersey on a month to month basis of approximately $565 per month. In addition, the Company entered into a two year lease for office space of approximately 770 square feet in Hong Kong, expiring January 2016, with monthly payments of approximately $3,780 per month.
During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, rent expense was $49,783 and $51,932, respectively
Litigation
The Company may be 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 December 31, 2015.
NOTE 6 - 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.
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
Item 9A(T). CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2015. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
As used herein, the term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of the Company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms issued by the SEC. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Companys management, including its principal executive officer or officers and its principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Managements report on internal control over financial reporting
The management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over our financial reporting.
The term internal control over financial reporting is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the issuer's board of directors,
management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:
(1) Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the issuer;
(2) Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the issuer are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and
(3) Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the issuer's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
To evaluate the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, we have adopted the framework prescribed by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO-1992) and the related guidance provided in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Guidance for Smaller Public Companies, also issued by COSO.
Based on our evaluation of our internal controls as of December 31, 2015, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were effective.
(c) Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Managements report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only managements report in this annual report.
(d) Changes in internal controls over financial reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III
Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth the information about our sole director and executive officer:
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Mr. Stanley Chan has been a Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Chairman of the Company since May 2006. Mr. Chan also serves as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tianloon Trading Co., Ltd., an import and export company. Mr. Chan has more than ten years of experience in import-export business and financial investment.
Significant Employees
There are no significant employees other than our executive officer.
Family Relationships
None of our directors, executive officers, or key employees is related by blood, marriage, or adoption to any other director, executive officer, or other key employees. To our knowledge, there are no arrangements or understanding between any of our officers and any other person, including directors, pursuant to which the officer was selected to serve as an officer.
Committees of the Board of Directors
The Companys current bylaws require the Board of Directors to have at least three directors. The current Board is composed of one Director. Accordingly, the Company currently does not have standing Nominating, Compensation or Audit Committees, or committees performing similar functions. Nor do we have a written Nominating, Compensation or Audit committee charter. Since there is only one director, our Board of Directors does not believe that it is necessary to set up such committees because it believes that the functions of such committees are being adequately performed by the board of directors and these committees would be the same with one board member in any case.
The Company intends to seek qualified independent directors to serve on the board and ultimately form standing audit, nominating and compensation committees.
Classification of Directors; Board Vacancies
The holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Companys common stock have approved an amendment to the Companys Articles of Incorporation which provides for the division of our Board of Directors into three classes, each class consisting, as nearly as possible, of one-third of the total number of directors, with each class having a three-year term. Vacancies on the Board of Directors may be filled only by persons elected by a majority of the remaining directors. A director elected by the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the full term of the class of directors in which the vacancy occurred and until such directors successor is elected and qualified.
Director and Nominee Qualifications
The Board of Directors is responsible for identifying individuals qualified to become Board members and recommending to the Board director nominees for the next annual meeting of stockholders and candidates to fill vacancies on the Board. Additionally, in selecting nominees for directors, the Board will review candidates recommended by stockholders using the same general criteria as other candidates.
There has not been any defined policy or procedure requirements for stockholders to submit recommendations or nomination for directors. There are no specific, minimum qualifications that the board of directors believes must be met by a candidate recommended by the board of directors. The entire board of directors will assess candidates, whether submitted by management or stockholders, and make recommendations for election or appointment.
At the 2010 Annual Stockholders Meeting, the stockholders approved an amendment to the Companys Articles of Incorporation providing for the classification of the Companys Board of Directors into three classes, designated Class I, Class II, and Class III, with staggered three-year terms of office.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
The Companys board of directors determined that the Company does not have a board member that qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(i) of Regulation S-K, nor do we have a board member that qualifies as "independent" as the term is used in Item 7(d)(3)(iv)(B) of Schedule 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company believes that, from his business experience in overseeing or assessing the performance of companies, Mr. Stanley Chan is capable of analyzing and evaluating our financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. The Company believes that retaining an independent director who would qualify as an "audit committee financial expert" would be overly costly and burdensome and is not currently warranted. The Company does intend to seek qualified audit committee financial experts.
Director Independence
The Company is presently not required to comply with the director independence requirements of any securities exchange, which requires that a majority of a company's directors be independent. The board of directors of the Company intends to appoint additional
members, each of whom will satisfy the director independence guidelines in a manner consistent with the definitions of independence set forth in SEC Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
The Company has adopted a written Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which applies to its directors, principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller or persons performing similar functions.
The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics addresses, among other things, compliance with laws, rules and regulations, conflicts of interest, corporate opportunities, confidentiality, protection and use of company assets, and the reporting process for any illegal or unethical conduct.
Any waiver of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics may only be made by the Board of Directors of the Company and will be promptly disclosed on a Form 8-K.
Compensation Interlocks and Insider Participation
There were no compensation committee or board interlocks among the members of our Board.
Legal Proceedings
Neither we, nor any of our property, are currently subject to any material legal proceedings or other regulatory proceedings, and to our knowledge no such proceedings are contemplated.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Executive Compensation
The following tables set forth the compensation of the Company's executive officers during the last two fiscal years:
Summary Compensation Table
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There were no "most highly compensated executive officers" as that term is defined in Item 402(a)(2) of Regulation S-K and there were no additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been made in this table.
Director Compensation
Directors do not receive any compensation for their services as directors. The Board of Directors has the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No amounts have been paid to, or accrued to, directors in such capacity. As of the date of this report, no guidelines for the compensation of our non-employee directors have been adopted.
Equity Compensation Plans
The Company has no equity compensation plans at present, and there have been no grants of plan-based awards made to a named executive officer in the last two completed fiscal years under any plan.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The Company does not have any equity incentive plans. There were no outstanding equity awards at fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, as defined by Item 402(p) of Regulation S-K.
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
We do not have any equity incentive plans. There have been no exercise of stock options, SARs and similar instruments, and no vesting of stock, including restricted stock, restricted stock units and similar instruments, during the last two completed fiscal years for each of the named executive officers.
Employment Contracts, Termination of Employment, Change-in-Control Arrangements
We do not have employment agreements in place with our executive officers and directors. There are no contracts, agreements, plans or arrangements, whether written or unwritten, that provides for payment(s) to a named executive officer at, following, or in connection with the resignation, retirement or other termination of a named executive officer, or a change in control of the Company or a change in the named executive officer's responsibilities following a change in control, with respect to each named executive officer.
Pension Benefits
We do not sponsor any qualified or non-qualified pension benefit plans.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
We do not maintain any non-qualified defined contribution or deferred compensation plans. At this time we do not have a tax qualified defined contribution 401(k) plan in which all eligible executive officers and employees may participate.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
As of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year, there were no compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance.
Potential Conflicts of Interest of Compensation Consultants
No compensation consultants have ever been hired to advise the Company and its Board of Directors.
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following tables set forth certain information as of March 24, 2016, regarding (i) each person known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (ii) each director, nominee and executive officer of the Company and (iii) all officers and directors as a group.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
Title of Class | Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Owner (1) | Percent of Class |
Common | Liang Huang (2) c/o 27 Weldon Street Jersey City, NJ 07306 | 31,261,920 | 32.9% |
Common | All as a group(a) | 31,261,920 | 32.9% |
Notes:
(1) Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 promulgated by the Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Except as indicated, we believe each holder possesses sole voting and investment power with respect to all of the shares of voting stock owned by that holder, subject to community property laws where applicable. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a holder and the percentage ownership of that holder, shares of common stock subject to options or warrants held by that holder that are currently exercisable or are exercisable within 60 days after the date of the table are deemed outstanding. Those shares, however, are not deemed outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person or group.
(2) Includes 31,190,500 shares held by Kelton Capital Group Limited.
Security Ownership of Management
As of March 24, 2016, no director, nominee and executive officer of the Company owned the security of the Company.
Changes in Control
There are no arrangements, known to the Company, including any pledge by any person of securities of the Company, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the registrant.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
As of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year, there were no compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our executive officers and directors, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our common stock, to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the SEC. Executive officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To the Companys knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company and written representations that no other reports were required, as of the date of this report, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers, directors and greater than ten percent beneficial owners are complied with.
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Transactions with Related Persons
None.
Procedures for Approval of Transactions with Related Persons
The Company does not have a written policy relating to the approval of transactions with related persons, and any such transactions are pre-approved by our Board of Directors in accordance with applicable law. Following the Board of Directors review of the potential transaction, it will determine whether these transactions are in, or not inconsistent with, the best interests of the Company and its stockholders, taking into consideration whether they are on terms no less favorable to the Company than those available with other parties and the related persons interest in the transaction.
Parents
Not Applicable.
Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The following is a summary of the fees billed to us by Dominic K.F Chan & Co., CPAs for professional services rendered for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014:
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(1) Audit fees represent fees for professional services provided in connection with the audit of our financial statements and review of our quarterly financial statements included in our Form 10-Q.
(2) Audit related fees. None.
(3) Tax fees. Tax return preparation.
(4) All other fees. None.
(5) Pre-Approval Policies
It is the policy of the Board of Directors of the Company to approve the engagement to render audit or non-audit services before the accountant is engaged by the Company. The Board approved of 100% of the services provided by the independent accountant in 2015 and 2014.
PART IV
Item 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
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2.1 |
| Share Purchase Agreement dated April 13, 2006, by and among by Todd Crosland, Jana Meyer, Mark Clawson, Dale Gledhill and Kelton Capital Group Limited. (incorporated by reference to the registrants Current report on Form 8-K filed on April 20, 2006) |
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| Amended Articles of Incorporation dated January 25, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrants Annual Report Form 10-KSB filed on April 19, 2007) |
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| Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrants Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on June 2, 2004). |
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| Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2(i) to the registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2011). |
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| Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the registrants Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on June 2, 2004). |
10.1 |
| Form of Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of May 23, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2006). |
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14.1 |
| Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on April 19, 2007). |
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| List of Subsidiaries of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21 to the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 8, 2010). |
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31.1 |
| Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)(a) Certification of CEO and CFO |
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32.1 |
| Section 1350 Certifications of CEO and CFO |
101.INS |
| XBRL Instance Document |
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101.SCH |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
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101.CAL |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
101.LAB |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
101.PRE |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
101.DEF |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
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| SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC. |
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March 25, 2016 |
| By:/s/ Stanley Chan |
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| Stanley Chan President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director |
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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March 25, 2016 |
| By: /s/ Stanley Chan |
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| Stanley Chan President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director |