SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC - Quarter Report: 2018 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, 2018
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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)
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 [X ] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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: 114,915,852 shares of common stock, par value $0.01, as of May 15, 2018.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. | Financial Statements | 3 | |
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| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2018 (unaudited) and December 31, 2017 | 3 | |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited) | 4 | |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited) | 5 | |
| Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) | 6 | |
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Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations | 10 | |
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk | 12 | |
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Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 12 | |
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 6. | Exhibits | 13 | |
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SIGNATURES | 13 | ||
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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 | $ | 19,239 |
| $ | 54,200 | |||||
Prepaid expense and other receivables |
| 2,587 |
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| 7,678 | |||||
Total current assets |
| 21,826 |
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| 61,878 | |||||
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Non-current assets: |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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Deposits |
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Total assets | $ | 35,952 |
| $ | 76,070 | |||||
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 1,182,510 |
| $ | 1,151,279 | |||||
Stock subscription payable |
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Total current liabilities |
| 1,208,151 |
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| 1,151,279 | |||||
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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 |
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Common stock: par value $0.01 per share, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 114,915,852 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 |
| 1,149,159 |
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Additional paid in capital |
| 5,734,030 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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Total stockholders' deficit |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ | 35,952 |
| $ | 76,070 | |||||
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See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements |
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC. | |||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||
AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | |||||
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REVENUE | $ | - |
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COST OF REVENUE |
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GROSS PROFIT |
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OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
| 96,736 |
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| 105,967 |
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NET LOSS FROM OPERATIONS |
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OTHER INCOME: |
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Interest income |
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LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX |
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| (105,966) |
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Income taxes |
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NET LOSS | $ | (96,736) |
| $ | (105,966) |
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS: |
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Foreign translation loss |
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COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
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Net loss per common share, basic and diluted |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted |
| 114,915,852 |
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| 94,915,852 |
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See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements |
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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 | $ | (96,736) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Prepaid expenses and other receivables |
| 5,071 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
| 31,237 |
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| 1,411 |
Net cash used in operating activities |
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| (105,375) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net cash provided by investing activities |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Subscription received |
| 25,641 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
| 25,641 |
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Effect of currency rate changes on cash |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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| 163,806 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 19,239 |
| $ | 57,509 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
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Interest paid | $ | - |
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Taxes paid | $ | - |
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See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements |
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2018
NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
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 March 28, 2006, the Company set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, PDI Global Limited (PDI), which was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands in order 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, 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.
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.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying audited consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in U.S. dollars in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) and pursuant to the accounting and disclosure rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made that are necessary to present fairly the financial position, and the results of its operations and its cash flows. Operating results as presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.
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.
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. PDI, in turn, is the 100% owner and consolidates Sinoforte Limited.
All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Interim Financial Statements
The following (a) condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2017, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and (b) the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP 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. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2018. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2017 included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 29, 2018.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when: (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 managements 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 revenue is recorded.
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 consolidated 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 consolidated 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 March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company maintained $17,112 and $47,515 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 consolidated 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 consolidated 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 exchange rates used to translate amounts in HKD into US Dollars for the purposes of preparing the consolidated financial statements were as follows:
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Property, plant and equipment
The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment are as follows: |
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Office equipment |
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Furniture and fixtures |
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Vehicles |
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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.
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 March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-04, Intangibles Goodwill and Other (Topic 350). The amendments in this update simplify the test for goodwill impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the impairment test, which required the entity to perform procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities following the procedure that would be required in determining fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. The amendments in this update are effective for public companies for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. We are evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805); Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The amendments in this update clarify the definition of a business to help companies evaluate whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or businesses. The amendments in this update are effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. The Company does not anticipate that this adoption will have a significant impact on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In July 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). The amendments in Part I of this Update change the classification analysis of certain equity-linked financial instruments (or embedded features) with down round features. When determining whether certain financial instruments should be classified as liabilities or equity instruments, a down round feature no longer precludes equity classification when assessing whether the instrument is indexed to an entitys own stock. The amendments also clarify existing disclosure requirements for equity-classified instruments.
As a result, a freestanding equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded conversion option) no longer would be accounted for as a derivative liability at fair value as a result of the existence of a down round feature. For freestanding equity classified financial instruments, the amendments require entities that present earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with Topic 260 to recognize the effect of the down round feature when it is triggered. That effect is treated as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. Convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features are now subject to the specialized guidance for contingent beneficial conversion features (in Subtopic 470-20, DebtDebt with Conversion and Other Options), including related
EPS guidance (in Topic 260). The amendments in Part II of this Update recharacterize the indefinite deferral of certain provisions of Topic 480 that now are presented as pending content in the Codification, to a scope exception.
Those amendments do not have an accounting effect. For public business entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted for all entities, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The Company is currently reviewing the impact of adoption of ASU 2017-11on its financial statements. The Company does not anticipate that this adoption will have a significant impact on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
The Company has considered all new accounting pronouncements and has concluded that there are no new pronouncements that may have a material impact on results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows, based on current information.
NOTE 3 GOING CONCERN
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company has generated a net loss of $96,736 and an accumulated deficit of $8,049,091 as of March 31, 2018. The Company also experienced insufficient cash flows from operations and will be required continuous financial support from the shareholders. The Company will need to raise capital to fund its operations until it is able to generate sufficient revenue to support the future development. Moreover, the Company may be continuously raising capital through the sale of debt and equity securities.
The Companys ability to achieve these objectives cannot be determined at this stage. If the Company is unsuccessful in its endeavors, it may be forced to cease operations. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty which may include adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
These factors have raised substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to obtain adequate financing or achieve profitability. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
NOTE 4 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is summarized as follows:
Schedule of Property and Equipment
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Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was nil and nil, respectively.
NOTE 5 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, 2018, there were 114,915,852 shares of the Companys common stock issued and outstanding, and none of the preferred shares were issued and outstanding.
As of March 31, 2018, Kelton Capital Group Ltd. owned 31,190,500 shares or 27.2% of the Companys common stock, and Aspect Group Limited owned 20,000,000 shares, or 17.4% of the Companys common stock. Other than Kelton Capital Group Ltd and Aspect Group Ltd, no person owns 5% or more of the Companys issued and outstanding shares.
NOTE 6 LOSS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively:
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NOTE 7 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Consulting agreements
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. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Consulting Agreement was terminated.
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 2020, with monthly payments of approximately $4,378 per month.
The payment schedule for the operating lease agreements is listed below:
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| $ | 52,530 |
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| $ | 96,305 |
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During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, rent expense was $9,664 and $13,155, respectively.
Legal proceedings
As of March 31, 2018, the Company is not aware of any material outstanding claim and litigation against them.
NOTE 8 STOCK SUBCRIPTION PAYABLE
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company received a deposit of $25,641 (HK$200,000) from a non-related party with intentions to purchase the Companys common stock. However, the transaction has not yet completed and therefore has been classified outside of equity for financial statement presentation. The deposit is non-interest bearing and is due on demand, if the transaction does not consummate.
NOTE 9 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
There were no events or transactions other than those disclosed in this report, if any, that would require recognition or disclosure in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
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 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.
On January 23, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with Cityhill Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of South Sea Petroleum Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong listed public company, pursuant to which parties agreed to establish a joint venture (the Joint Venture). Each party owns 50% equity interest in the Joint Venture respectively.
The Venture Joint, with the support of blockchain technology, is to provide global trading service of physical gold for global customers. The parties contribute their respective experiences in blockchain technology and marketing. The Company will assist the Joint Venture in exploring the North America and Europe markets, while Cityhill will focus on the Asian markets.
Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Sales
For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company generated no sales.
Operating expenses
For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Companys selling, general and administrative expenses were $96,736 compared to $105,967 for the same period of the previous year. The decrease is primarily the result of less consulting fees paid and other costs relating to business development with Makeliving.
Other Income (Expense)
For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company had $0 of interest income, as compared to $1 of interest income for the same period last year.
Net Loss
For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we had a net loss of $96,736, or $(0.001) per share, as compared to a net loss of $105,966, or $(0.001) per share, for the same period of 2017.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2018, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $19,239 and a working capital deficit of $1,186,325. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company used net cash of $65,336 from its operating activities primarily from our net loss of $96,736, adjusted for our decrease in prepaid expenses of $5,071 and our increase in accrued expenses of $31,237. By comparison, net cash used by operating activities was $105,375 for the same period of 2017.
During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, we did not have any investing activities.
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, financing activities was comprised of stock subscription deposit of $25,641 as compared to $0 financing activities for the same period last year.
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
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. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Consulting Agreement was terminated.
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 2020, with monthly payments of approximately $4,378 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 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information in this Item.
Item 4. 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, 2018, the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by 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 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
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
101 INS XBRL Instance Document
101SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101 CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
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 15, 2018