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SUNRISE REAL ESTATE GROUP INC - Quarter Report: 2009 June (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 June 30, 2009
¨ 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 000-32585

SUNRISE REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas
 
75-2713701
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Suite 701, No. 333, Zhaojiabang Road
Shanghai, PRC 200032
(Address of principal executive offices  Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number: + 86-21-6422-0505

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 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. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer ¨
 
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨
 
Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: August 10, 2009 - 23,691,925 shares of Common Stock

 
 

 
 
FORM 10-Q
 
For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2009
 
INDEX
 
Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1.   Financial Statements
3
Consolidated Balance Sheets
3
Consolidated Statements of Operations
4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
5
Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
15
Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
21
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures
21
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
22
   
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings
22
Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
22
Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities
22
Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
22
Item 5.   Other Information
22
Item 6.   Exhibits
22
   
SIGNATURES
22

 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in US Dollars)
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
           
             
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 514,366     $ 587,468  
Restricted cash (Note7)
    12,785       32,411  
Accounts receivable
    776,431       720,789  
Promissory deposits (Note 3)
    955,995       1,126,620  
Other receivables and deposits (Note 4)
    398,430       322,095  
                 
Total current assets
    2,658,007       2,789,383  
                 
Property, plant and equipment – net (Note 5)
    2,491,323       2,650,023  
Investment properties (Note 6)
    7,895,539       8,194,880  
Goodwill
    13,307       13,307  
                 
Total assets
  $ 13,058,176     $ 13,647,593  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
               
                 
Current liabilities
               
Bank loans (Note 7)
  $ 6,047,282     $ 6,044,893  
Promissory notes payable (Note 8)
    1,081,426       963,006  
Accounts payable
    1,028,967       340,353  
Amount due to directors (Note 9)
    315,643       169,355  
Amount due to related party (Note 9)
    170,577       127,900  
Other payables and accrued expenses (Note 10)
    1,806,964       2,359,068  
Other tax payable (Note 11)
    554,416       593,899  
Income tax payable
    1,057,383       1,083,477  
                 
Total current liabilities
    12,062,658       11,681,951  
                 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
               
                 
Long-term bank loans (Note 7)
    102,460       204,840  
Long-term promissory notes payable (Note 8)
    -       11,111  
Deposits received from underwriting sales (Note 13)
    8,278,995       8,275,725  
Minority interest of consolidated subsidiaries
    488,238       488,330  
                 
Total liabilities
  $ 20,932,351     $ 20,661,957  
                 
Shareholders’ deficit
               
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 23,691,925 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    236,919       236,919  
Additional paid-in capital
    3,620,008       3,620,008  
Statutory reserve (Note 14)
    731,762       731,762  
Accumulated losses
    (13,044,088 )     (12,188,648 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 15)
    581,224       585,595  
                 
Total shareholders’ deficit
    (7,874,175 )     (7,014,364 )
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit
  $ 13,058,176     $ 13,647,593  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Expressed in US Dollars)
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
                         
Net Revenues
  $ 1,759,981     $ 2,641,681     $ 3,255,509     $ 3,961,226  
                                 
Cost of Revenues
    (1,076,930 )     (1,926,710 )     (2,307,201 )     (3,355,462 )
                                 
Gross Profit
    683,051       714,971       948,308       605,764  
                                 
Operating Expenses
    (267,871 )     (328,489 )     (459,511 )     (639,115 )
                                 
General and Administrative Expenses
    (597,260 )     (969,081 )     (1,078,815 )     (1,736,475 )
                                 
Operating Profit/(Loss)
    (182,080 )     (582,599 )     (590,018 )     (1,769,826 )
                                 
Interest Income
    730       3,561       1,629       9,330  
                                 
Other Income/(Expenses), Net
    7,604       (1,394 )     22,217       5,138  
                                 
Interest Expenses
    (122,139 )     (154,836 )     (266,513 )     (298,476 )
                                 
Profit/(Loss) Before Income Tax and Minority Interest
    (295,885 )     (735,268 )     (832,685 )     (2,053,834 )
                                 
Income Tax
    (14,271 )     (23,388 )     (23,040 )     (28,884 )
                                 
Profit/(Loss) Before Minority Interest
    (310,156 )     (758,656 )     (855,725 )     (2,082,718 )
                                 
Minority Interest
    (62,403 )     (7,684 )     285       2,347  
                                 
Net Loss
  $ (372,559 )   $ (766,340 )   $ (855,440 )   $ (2,080,371 )
                                 
Loss Per Share – Basic and Fully Diluted
  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.09 )
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
– Basic and Fully Diluted
    23,691,925       23,691,925       23,691,925       23,691,925  

Note: In our 2008 year-end financial statement, we reclassified the depreciation expenses of investment properties from General and Administrative Expenses to Cost of Revenues. For the first two quarters of 2008 and the second quarter of 2008, we have done the same reclassification of depreciation expense of investment properties in the amount of $254,989 and $129,161 from General and Administrative Expenses to Cost of Revenues.

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents


(Expressed in US Dollars)
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
       
Cash flows from operating activities
           
Net Loss
  $ (855,440 )   $ (2,080,371 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
               
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
    429,783       389,097  
Loss/ (Gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
    113,027       (1,019 )
Minority interest
    (92 )     (2,347 )
Change in:
               
Accounts receivable
    (55,343 )     287,701  
Promissory deposits
    171,025       (637,376 )
Other receivables and deposits
    (76,188 )     (190,911 )
Amount due from related party
    -       (41,271 )
Accounts payable
    688,298       21,202  
Amounts with venturers
    -       82,420  
Other payables and accrued expenses
    (552,891 )     (453,106 )
Interest payable on promissory notes
    106,896       (119,142 )
Interest payable on amount due to director
    146,183       4,403  
Amount due to related party
    42,615          
Other tax payable
    (39,707 )     21,965  
Income tax payable
    (26,515 )     (266,674 )
Restricted cash
    19,634       2,302,414  
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
    111,285       (683,015 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
    (2,415 )     (289,956 )
Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment
    18,292       95,883  
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
    15,877       (194,073 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Bank loans repayment
    (102,434 )     (99,148 )
Repayment of promissory note
    (44,444 )     (393,995 )
Proceeds from promissory note
    146,334       -  
Repayment to director
    (64,889 )     (104,380 )
Advance from director
    160,882       -  
Net cash provided by/ (used in) financing activities
    95,449       (597,523 )
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (295,713 )     115,327  
                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (73,102 )     (1,359,284 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    587,468       2,281,516  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 514,366     $ 922,232  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
               
Cash paid during the period:
               
Income tax paid
    49,134       295,558  
Interest paid
    297,528       741,558  

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in US Dollars)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Sunrise Real Estate Development Group, Inc. (“CY-SRRE”) was established in the Cayman Islands on April 30, 2004 as a limited liability company. CY-SRRE was wholly owned by Ace Develop Properties Limited, a corporation, (“Ace Develop”), of which Lin Chi-Jung, an individual, is the principal and controlling shareholder. Shanghai Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SHXJY”) was established in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) on August 14, 2001 as a limited liability company.  SHXJY was originally owned by a Taiwanese company, of which the principal and controlling shareholder was Lin Chi-Jung. On June 8, 2004, all the fully paid up capital of SHXJY was transferred to CY-SRRE. On June 25, 2004 SHXJY and two individuals established a subsidiary, namely, Suzhou Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SZXJY”) in the PRC, at which point in time, SHXJY held a 90% equity interest in SZXJY. On December 24, 2004, SHXJY acquired 85% of equity interest in Beijing Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“BJXJY”), a PRC company incorporated on April 16, 2003 with limited liability.  On August 9, 2005, SHXJY sold a 10% equity interest in SZXJY to a company owned by a director of SZXJY, and transferred a 5% equity interest in SZXJY to CY-SRRE.  Following the disposal and the transfer, CY-SRRE effectively held an 80% equity interest in SZXJY. On November 24, 2006, CY-SRRE, SHXJY, a director of SZXJY and a third party established a subsidiary, namely, Suzhou Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SZSY”) in the PRC, with CY-SRRE holding a 12.5% equity interest, SHXJY holding a 26% equity interest and the director of SZXJY holding a 12.5% equity interest in SZSY. At the date of incorporation, SRRE and the director of SZXJY entered into a voting agreement that SRRE is entitled to exercise the voting right in respect of his 12.5% equity interest in SZSY. Following that, SRRE effectively holds 51% equity interest in SZSY. On September 24, 2007, CY-SRRE sold a 5% equity interest in SZXJY to a company owned by a director of SZXJY.  Following the disposal, CY-SRRE effectively holds 75% equity interest in SZXJY.  On November 1, 2007, SZXJY established a wholly owned subsidiary, Suzhou Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Brokerage Company Limited (“SZXJYB”) in the PRC as a limited liability company.  On May 8, 2008, SHXJY established a wholly owned subsidiary, Kunshan Shang Yang Real Estate Brokerage Company Limited (“KSSY”) in the PRC as a limited liability company.

LIN RAY YANG Enterprise Ltd. (“LRY”) was established in the British Virgin Islands on November 13, 2003 as a limited liability company.  LRY was owned by Ace Develop, Planet Technology Corporation (“Planet Tech”) and Systems & Technology Corporation (“Systems Tech”).  On February 5, 2004, LRY established a wholly owned subsidiary, Shanghai Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SHSY”) in the PRC as a limited liability company. On January 10, 2005, LRY and a PRC third party established a subsidiary, Suzhou Gao Feng Hui Property Management Company Limited (“SZGFH”), in the PRC, with LRY holding 80% of the equity interest in SZGFH. On May 8, 2006, LRY acquired 20% of the equity interest in SZGFH from the third party. Following the acquisition, LRY effectively holds 100% of the equity interest in SZGFH. On September 11, 2007 SHSY and other third parties established a subsidiary, namely, Suzhou Bin Fen Nian Dai Administration Consultancy Company Limited (“SZBFND”) in the PRC, with SHSY holding a 19% equity interest in SZBFND. On September 18, 2008, SHSY established a wholly owned subsidiary, San Ya Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SYSY”) in the PRC as a limited liability company.

SHXJY, SZXJY, BJXJY, SHSY, SZGFH, SZSY, SZXJYB, KSSY and SYSY commenced operations in November 2001, June 2004, January 2004, February 2004, January 2005, November 2006, November 2007, May 2008 and September 2008 respectively.  Each of SHXJY, SZXJY, BJXJY, SHSY, SZGFH, SZSY, SZXJYB and KSSY has been granted a twenty-year operation period and SYSY has been granted a thirty-year operation period from the PRC, which can be extended with approvals from relevant PRC authorities.

On August 31, 2004, Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. (“SRRE”), CY-SRRE and Lin Chi-Jung, an individual and agent for the beneficial shareholder of CY-SRRE, i.e., Ace Develop, entered into an exchange agreement under which SRRE issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock to the beneficial shareholder or its designees, in exchange for all outstanding capital stock of CY-SRRE.  The transaction closed on October 5, 2004.  Lin Chi-Jung is Chairman of the Board of Directors of SRRE, the President of CY-SRRE and the principal and controlling shareholder of Ace Develop.

 
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Also on August 31, 2004, SRRE, LRY and Lin Chi-Jung, an individual and agent for beneficial shareholders of LRY, i.e., Ace Develop, Planet Tech and Systems Tech, entered into an exchange agreement under which SRRE issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to the beneficial shareholders, or their designees, in exchange for all outstanding capital stock of LRY.  The transaction was closed on October 5, 2004. Lin Chi-Jung is Chairman of the Board of Directors of SRRE, the President of LRY and the principal and controlling shareholder of Ace Develop.  Regarding the 10,000,000 shares of common stock of SRRE issued in this transaction, SRRE issued 8,500,000 shares to Ace Develop, 750,000 shares to Planet Tech and 750,000 shares to Systems Tech.

As a result of the acquisition, the former owners of CY-SRRE and LRY hold a majority interest in the combined entity.  Generally accepted accounting principles require in certain circumstances that a company whose shareholders retain the majority voting interest in the combined business be treated as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes.  Accordingly, the acquisition has been accounted for as a “reverse acquisition” arrangement whereby CY-SRRE and LRY are deemed to have purchased SRRE.  However, SRRE remains the legal entity and the Registrant for Securities and Exchange Commission reporting purposes.  All shares and per share data prior to the acquisition have been restated to reflect the stock issuance as a recapitalization of CY-SRRE and LRY.

SRRE was initially incorporated in Texas on October 10, 1996, under the name of Parallax Entertainment, Inc. (“Parallax”).  On December 12, 2003, Parallax changed its name to Sunrise Real Estate Development Group, Inc.  On April 25, 2006, Sunrise Estate Development Group, Inc. filed Articles of Amendment with the Texas Secretary of State, changing the name of Sunrise Real Estate Development Group, Inc. to Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc., effective from May 23, 2006.

Figure 1: Company Organization Chart


SRRE and its subsidiaries, namely, CY-SRRE, LRY, SHXJY, SZXJY, SZXJYB, SZSY, KSSY, BJXJY, SHSY, SZGFH and SYSY are sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Company.”
 
The principal activities of the Company are property brokerage services, real estate marketing services, property leasing services and property management services in the PRC.
 
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NOTE 2 –SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting and Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and present the financial statements of SRRE and its subsidiaries, CY-SRRE, LRY, SHXJY, SZXJY, SZXJYB, SZSY, KSSY, BJXJY, SHSY, SZGFH and SYSY.  All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

The functional currency of SRRE, CY-SRRE and LRY is United States Dollars (“US$”) and the financial records are maintained and the financial statements prepared in US $. The functional currency of SHXJY, SZXJY, SZXJYB, SZSY, KSSY, BJXJY, SHSY, SZGFH and SYSY is Renminbi (“RMB”) and the financial records are maintained and the financial statements prepared in RMB.

Foreign currency transactions during the period are translated into each company’s denominated currency at the exchange rates ruling at the transaction dates. Gain and loss resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the consolidated statement of operations. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated into each company’s denominated currency at period end exchange rates.  All exchange differences are dealt with in the consolidated statements of operations.

The financial statements of the Company’s operations based outside of the United States have been translated into US$ in accordance with SFAS 52.  Management has determined that the functional currency for each of the Company’s foreign operations is its applicable local currency.  When translating functional currency financial statements into US$, period-end exchange rates are applied to the consolidated balance sheets, while average period rates are applied to consolidated statements of operations.  Translation gains and losses are recorded in translation reserve as a component of shareholders’ equity.

The exchange rate between US$ and RMB had little fluctuation during the periods presented. The rates as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are US$1: RMB6.8319 and US$1: RMB6.8346, respectively.

Property, Plant, Equipment and Depreciation

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of depreciable assets over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

     
Estimated Useful Life (in years)
 
       
Furniture and fixtures
   
5-10
 
Computer and office equipment
   
5
 
Motor vehicles
   
5
 
Properties
   
20
 

Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged directly to the statement of operations as incurred. Additions and improvements are capitalized. When assets are disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation thereon are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in the statement of operations.

Investment property

Investment properties are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of depreciable assets over the estimated useful lives of 20 years.

Significant additions that extend property lives are capitalized and are depreciated over their respective estimated useful lives. Routine maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred. The Company reviews its investment property for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an investment property may not be recoverable.

 
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Goodwill

SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” requires that goodwill be tested for impairment on an annual basis (December 31 for us) and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. These events or circumstances could include a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, competition, sale or disposition of a significant portion of a company. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including the determination of the fair value of a company. The fair value of a company is estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology. This requires significant judgments including estimation of future cash flows, which is dependent on internal forecasts, estimation of the long-term rate of growth for our business, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, and the determination of our weighted average cost of capital. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and/or goodwill impairment for a company.

Revenue Recognition

Agency commission revenue from property brokerage is recognized when the property developer and the buyer complete a property sales transaction, and the property developer grants confirmation to us to be able to invoice them accordingly. The time when we receive the commission is normally at the time when the property developer receives from the buyer a portion of the sales proceeds in accordance with the terms of the relevant property sales agreement, or the balance of the bank loan to the buyer has been funded, or recognized under the sales schedule or other specific items of agency sales agreement with developer. At no point does the Company handle any monetary transactions nor act as an escrow intermediary between the developer and the buyer.

Revenue from marketing consultancy services is recognized when services are provided to clients.

Rental revenue from property management and rental business is recognized on a straight-line basis according to the time pattern of the leasing agreements.

The Company accounts for underwriting sales in accordance with SFAS No. 66 “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” (SFAS 66). The gain on underwriting sales is recognized when the criteria in SFAS No. 66 have been met, generally when title is transferred and the Company no longer has substantial continuing involvement with the real estate asset sold. If the Company provides certain rent guarantees or other forms of support where the maximum exposure to loss exceeds the gain, it defers the related commission income and expenses by applying the deposit method. In future periods, the commission income and related expenses are recognized when the remaining maximum exposure to loss is reduced below the amount of gain deferred.

All revenues represent gross revenues less sales and business tax.

Net Earnings per Common Share

The Company computes net earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.”  Under the provisions of SFAS No. 128, basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing the net earnings available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted net earnings per share recognizes common stock equivalents, however; potential common stock in the diluted EPS computation is excluded in net loss periods, as their effect is anti-dilutive.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax liabilities or assets at the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when taxes are actually paid or recovered. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

We continue to account for income tax contingencies using a benefit recognition model. Beginning January 1, 2007, if we considered that a tax position is 'more likely than not' of being sustained upon audit, based solely on the technical merits of the position, we recognize the benefit. We measure the benefit by determining the amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement, presuming that the tax position is examined by the appropriate taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. These assessments can be complex and we often obtain assistance from external advisors.

 
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Under the benefit recognition model, if our initial assessment fails to result in the recognition of a tax benefit, we regularly monitor our position and subsequently recognize the tax benefit if there are changes in tax law or analogous case law that sufficiently raise the likelihood of prevailing on the technical merits of the position to more likely than not; if the statute of limitations expires; or if there is a completion of an audit resulting in a settlement of that tax year with the appropriate agency.

Uncertain tax positions, represented by liabilities on our balance sheet, are now classified as current only when we expect to pay cash within the next 12 months. Interest and penalties, if any, continue to be recorded in Provision for taxes on income and are classified on the balance sheet with the related tax liability.

Historically, our policy had been to account for income tax contingencies based on whether we determined our tax position to be 'probable' under current tax law of being sustained, as well as an analysis of potential outcomes under a given set of facts and circumstances. In addition, we previously considered all tax liabilities as current once the associated tax year was under audit.

Segment information

The Company believes that it operates in one business segment. Management views the business as consisting of several revenue streams; however it is not possible to attribute assets or indirect costs to the individual streams other than direct expenses.

NOTE 3 - PROMISSORY DEPOSITS

The balance of $955,995 represents the deposits placed with several property developers in respect of a number of real estate projects where the Company is appointed as sales agent.

As of June 30, 2009, $658,675 out of the total promissory deposits was pledged to secure a promissory note payable in note 8.

NOTE 4 - OTHER RECEIVABLES AND DEPOSITS

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
       
Advances to staff
  $ 7,139     $ 11,389  
Rental deposits
    72,098       72,228  
Prepaid rental
    205,880       205,811  
Other receivables
    113,313       32,667  
    $ 398,430     $ 322,095  

NOTE 5 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENTNET

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
       
Furniture and fixtures
  $ 158,176     $ 146,873  
Computer and office equipment
    278,344       325,862  
Motor vehicles
    613,275       654,349  
Properties
    2,215,142       2,213,659  
      3,264,937       3,340,743  
Less: Accumulated depreciation
    (773,614 )     (690,720 )
    $ 2,491,323     $ 2,650,023  

All above properties as of June 30, 2009 and as of December 31, 2008 were pledged to secure a loan in note 7.

 
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NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
       
Investment property
  $ 9,063,485     $ 9,059,905  
Less: Accumulated depreciation
    (1,167,946 )     (865,025 )
    $ 7,895,539     $ 8,194,880  

The investment properties included one floor and four units of a commercial building in Suzhou, the PRC. The investment properties were acquired by the Company for long-term investment purposes and were pledged to secure a loan in note 7. The carrying amount of $2,091,672 was pledged to a promissory note payable in note 8.

As of August 10, 2009, the four units of the investment properties were leased to SZBFND, a related party of the Company, and 90% of the total area of the one remaining floor was leased out.

NOTE 7 - BANK LOANS

Bank loans at June 30, 2009 included two bank loans, as listed below:

First, the balance includes a bank loan of $5,842,361, bears interest at prime rate as announced by the People’s Bank of China and repayable by an approximately $1,463,722 payment on February 1, 2010 and $4,378,639 payment on August 2, 2010. This bank loan is secured by the properties as mentioned in Note 6 above.

Pursuant to the relevant loan agreement, the using of the bank loan is restricted to pay for deposits and expenditures incurred in performing any real estate marketing projects of the Company, and approval from the lending bank is required for any transactions in excess of RMB1 million from the remaining balance. This balance is recorded as restricted cash on the balance sheet.

Second, the remaining bank loan of $307,381 bears interest at prime rate as announced by the People’s Bank of China, and is repayable before December 15, 2010 in monthly installments. The bank loan is secured by the properties as mentioned in Note 5 above.

NOTE 8 – PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE

There are five promissory notes, as listed below:

First, the balance includes a promissory note of $99,999 and accrued interest of $8,335 thereon. This promissory note of $99,999 bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum. The promissory note is unsecured and will be repayable before October 31, 2009.

Second, the balance includes a promissory note of $75,000 and accrued interest of $12,604 thereon. This promissory note of $75,000 bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum. This promissory note is unsecured and the term of repayment is not specifically defined.

Third, the balance includes a promissory note of $300,000. This promissory note of $300,000 bears interest at a rate of 15% per annum. This promissory note is unsecured and the term of repayment is not specifically defined.

Fourth, the balance includes a promissory note of $146,372. This promissory note of $146,372 bears interest at a rate of 15% per annum. This promissory note is unsecured and the term of repayment is not specifically defined.

Fifth, the balance includes a promissory note of $439,116. This promissory note of $439,116 bears interest at a rate of 18% per annum. This promissory note is secured by the promissory deposit of $658,675 as mentioned in Note 3 above and one floor of the investment properties as mentioned in Note 6 above and the term of repayment is not specifically defined.

 
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NOTE 9 – AMOUNTS WITH RELATED PARTIES AND DIRECTORS

A related party is an entity that can control or significantly influence the management or operating policies of another entity to the extent one of the entities may be prevented from pursuing its own interests. A related party may also be any party the entity deals with that can exercise that control.

Amount due to directors

Amount due to Lin Chin-Jung
As of June 30, 2009, the balance includes one loan and advances obtained from Lin Chin-Jung.

The loan includes principal of $197,292 and accrued interest of $18,138 thereon. The principal is unsecured, bears interest at a rate of 9.6% per annum and the term of repayment is not specifically defined.

The advances and reimbursements of $19,259 represented the salary payable and rental reimbursement to Lin Chin-Jung outstanding as of June 30, 2009.

Amount due to Lin Chao-Chin
A balance of $33,519 represented the salary payable and rental reimbursement to Lin Chao-Chin outstanding as of June 30, 2009.

Amount due to related party
The amount includes a rental deposit received from SZBFND. This amount is unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.

NOTE 10 - OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
     
Accrued staff commission & bonus
  $ 459,075     $ 556,293  
Rental deposits received
    761,970       676,121  
Accrual for onerous contracts
    141,026       446,456  
Other payables
    444,893       680,198  
    $ 1,806,964     $ 2,359,068  

NOTE 11 – OTHER TAX PAYABLE

Other tax payable mainly represents the outstanding payables of business tax, urban real estate tax and land appreciation tax in the PRC.

NOTE 12- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating Lease Commitments

During the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company incurred lease expenses amounting to $142,194 and $200,536, respectively. As of June 30, 2009, the Company had commitments under operating leases, requiring annual minimum rentals as follows:
 
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June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
       
Within one year
  $ 26,274     $ 144,325  
Two to five years
    2,469       42,995  
Operating lease commitments
  $ 28,743     $ 187,320  

During the year of 2005 and 2006, SZGFH entered into leasing agreements with certain buyers of the Sovereign Building underwriting project to lease the properties for them. These leasing agreements on these properties are for 62% of the floor space that was sold to third party buyers. In accordance with the leasing agreements, the owners of the properties can have a rental return of 8.5% and 8.8% per annum for a period of 5 years and 8 years, respectively. In regards to the leasing agreements, we have negotiated with the buyers and have lowered the annual rental return rate for the remaining leasing period from 8.5% for 5 years to 5.8%, and from 8.8% for 8 years to 6%.Till the reporting date 60% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate. The leasing period started in the second quarter, 2006, and the Company has the right to sublease the leased properties to cover these lease commitments in the leasing period. As of June 30, 2009, 101 sub-leasing agreements have been signed, the area of these sub-leasing agreements represented 87% of total area with these lease commitments.

As of June 30, 2009, the lease commitments are as follows:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
     
Within one year
  $ 2,121,230     $ 3,225,101  
Two to five years
    4,125,155       7,850,226  
Over five years
    1,025,349       346,550  
Operating lease commitments arising from the promotional package
  $ 7,271,734     $ 11,421,877  

An accrual for onerous contracts was recognized which is equal to the difference between the present value of the sublease income and the present value of the associated lease expense at the appropriate discount rate. The accrual for onerous contracts was $141,026 as of June 30, 2009 and $446,456 as of December 31, 2008.

According to the leasing agreements, the Company has an option to terminate any agreement by paying a predetermined compensation. As of June 30, 2009, the compensation to terminate all leasing agreements is $1,906,160. According to the sub-leasing agreements that have been signed through June 30, 2009, the rental income from these sub-leasing agreements will be $ 1,706,616 within one year and $ 764,449 within two to five years. However, no assurance can be given that we can collect all of the rental income.

NOTE 13 –DEPOSITS RECEIVED FROM UNDERWRTING SALES

The Company accounts for its underwriting sales revenue with underwriting rent guarantees in accordance with SFAS No. 66 “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” (SFAS 66). Under SFAS 66, the deposit method should be used for the revenue from the sales of floor space with underwriting rent guarantees until the rental revenues generated by sub-leasing properties exceed the guaranteed rental amount due to the purchasers.

NOTE 14 – STATUTORY RESERVE

According to the relevant corporation laws in the PRC, a PRC company is required to transfer at least 10% of its profit after taxes, as determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the PRC, to the statutory reserve until the balance reaches 50% of its registered capital. The statutory reserve can be used to make good on losses or to increase the capital of the relevant company.

NOTE 15 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

As of June 30, 2009, the only component of accumulated other comprehensive income was translation reserve.
 
 
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NOTE 16 – CONCENTRATION OF CUSTOMERS

During the three months and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the following customers accounted for more than 10% of total net revenue:

   
Percentage of
Net Sales
Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
Percentage of
Net Sales
Six Months
Ended June 30,
   
Percentage of
Accounts Receivable
as of June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                                     
Customer A
    *       21 %     *       13 %     *       26 %
Customer B
    *       15 %     *       15 %     *       *  
Customer C
    *       14 %     *       *       *       *  

* less than 10%

NOTE 17 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On March 10, 2009, the registrant, Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. ("Sunrise"), entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Whole World Holding Corporation (“Whole World”) to issue 57 million shares to Whole World for US $20 million (“Funds”). This agreement, subject to standard closing terms and conditions, is scheduled to close on or before May 17, 2009 (“Closing Date”).  The Closing Date for the Share Purchase Agreement was subsequently extended to August 17, 2009.

On August 17, 2009, the Share Purchase Agreement was terminated due to the Funds not being received by Sunrise on the Closing Date.

 
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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANICAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. (“SRRE”). The MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our financial statements and the accompanying notes. The information contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q is not a complete description of our business or the risks associated with an investment in our common stock. We urge you to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including but not limited to our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, which discusses our business in greater detail.

In this report we make, and from time to time we otherwise make, written and oral statements regarding our business and prospects, such as projections of future performance, statements of management’s plans and objectives, forecasts of market trends, and other matters that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements containing the words or phrases “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimates,” “projects,” “seeks”, “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “target,” “goal,” “plans,” “objective,” “should” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which may appear in documents, reports, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, news releases, written or oral presentations made by officers or other representatives made by us to analysts, stockholders, current or potential investors, news organizations and others, and discussions with management and other of our representatives, customer and suppliers. For such statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Our future results, including results related to forward-looking statements, involve a number of risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that the results reflected in any forward-looking statements will be achieved. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. Our forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions that are sometimes based upon estimates, data, communications and other information from suppliers, government agencies and other sources that may be subject to revision. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or keep current either (i) any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date of such statement, or (ii) the important factors that could cause our future results to differ materially from historical results or trends, results anticipated or planned by us, or which are reflected from time to time in any forward-looking statement.

In addition to other matters identified or described by us from time to time in filings with the SEC, there are several important factors that could cause our future results to differ materially from historical results or trends, results anticipated or planned by us, or results that are reflected from time to time in any forward-looking statement. Some of these important factors, but not necessarily all important factors, include those relating to our ability to raise money and grow our business, and potential difficulties in integrating new acquisitions with our current operations, especially as they pertain to foreign markets and market conditions.  Please also refer to the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

OVERVIEW

In October 2004, the former shareholders of Sunrise Real Estate Development Group, Inc. (Cayman Islands) (“CY-SRRE”) and LIN RAY YANG Enterprise Ltd. (“LRY”) acquired a majority of our voting interests in a share exchange.  Before the completion of the share exchange, SRRE had no continuing operations, and its historical results would not be meaningful if combined with the historical results of CY-SRRE, LRY and their subsidiaries.

As a result of the acquisition, the former owners of CY-SRRE and LRY hold a majority interest in the combined entity.  Generally accepted accounting principles require in certain circumstances that a company whose shareholders retain the majority voting interest in the combined business be treated as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes.  Accordingly, the acquisition has been accounted for as a “reverse acquisition” arrangement whereby CY-SRRE and LRY are deemed to have purchased SRRE.  However, SRRE remains the legal entity and the Registrant for Securities and Exchange Commission reporting purposes.  The historical financial statements prior to October 5, 2004 are those of CY-SRRE and LRY and their subsidiaries.  All equity information and per share data prior to the acquisition have been restated to reflect the stock issuance as a recapitalization of CY-SRRE and LRY.

 
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SRRE and its subsidiaries, namely, CY-SRRE, LRY, Shanghai Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SHXJY”), Suzhou Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SZXJY”), Beijing Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“BJXJY”), Shanghai Shangyang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SHSY”), Suzhou Gao Feng Hui Property Management Company Limited (“SZGFH”), Suzhou Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SZSY”), Suzhou Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Brokerage Company Limited(“SZXJYB”), Kunshan Shang Yang Real Estate Brokerage Company Limited (“KSSY”) and San Ya Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SYSY”) are sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Company,” “our,” or “us”.

The principal activities of the Company are real estate agency sales, real estate marketing services, real estate investments, property leasing services and property management services in the PRC.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Our major business was agency sales, whereby our Chinese subsidiaries contracted with property developers to market and sell their newly developed property units.  For these services we earned a commission fee calculated as a percentage of the sales prices. We have focused our sales on the whole China market, especially in secondary cities. To expand our agency business, we have established subsidiaries in Shanghai, Suzhou, Beijing, Kunshan and Hainan, and branches in NanChang, YangZhou, NanJing and ChongQing.

During the years of 2005 and 2006, SZGFH entered into leasing agreements with certain buyers of the Sovereign Building underwriting project to lease the properties for them. These leasing agreements on these properties are for 62% of the floor space that was sold to third party buyers. In accordance with the leasing agreements, the owners of the properties can have a rental return of 8.5% and 8.8% per annum for a period of 5 years and 8 years, respectively. In regards to the leasing agreements, we have negotiated with the buyers and have lowered the annual rental return rate for the remaining leasing period from 8.5% for 5 years to 5.8%, and from 8.8% for 8 years to 6%. Till the reporting date 60% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate. The leasing period started in the second quarter, 2006, and the Company has the right to sublease the leased properties to cover these lease commitments in the leasing period. As of August 10, 2009, 89 sub-leasing agreements have been signed, the area of these sub-leasing agreements represented 85% of total area with these lease commitments.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset is Not Active.” This FSP clarifies the application of SFAS No. 157 in a market for that is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. This FSP was effective for the Company upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements have not been issued; and, therefore was effective for the Company’s financial statements as of and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008. There was no impact of adoption of FAS 157 as the Company has no financial assets or liabilities which were not classified as level I.

In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” SFAS No. 162 is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for nongovernmental entities. SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC's approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Management does not anticipate that the provisions of SFAS No. 162 will have an impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations,” (“SFAS 141R”) to improve the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial reports about a business combination and its effects. This Statement applies to all transactions or other events in which an entity obtains control of one or more businesses, and combinations achieved without the transfer of consideration. SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is in on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008.  The impact of adopting SFAS 141R will depend on the nature and size of the future business combinations the Company consummates after the effective date.

 
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FASB statement No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements- an amendment of ARB No. 51” was issued December of 2007. This Statement establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary.  The Company believes that this new pronouncement will have an immaterial impact on the Company’s financial statements in future periods.

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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 period. Critical accounting policies for us include revenue recognition, net earnings per common share, income taxes and segment information.

Revenue Recognition

Agency commission revenue from property brokerage is recognized when the property developer and the buyer complete a property sales transaction, and the property developer grants confirmation to us to be able to invoice them accordingly. The time when we receive the commission is normally at the time when the property developer receives from the buyer a portion of the sales proceeds in accordance with the terms of the relevant property sales agreement, or the balance of the bank loan to the buyer has been funded, or recognized under the sales schedule or other specific items of agency sales agreement with developer. At no point does the Company handle any monetary transactions nor act as an escrow intermediary between the developer and the buyer.

Revenue from marketing consultancy services is recognized when services are provided to clients.

Rental revenue from property management and rental business is recognized on a straight-line basis according to the time pattern of the leasing agreements.

The Company accounts for its underwriting sales revenue with underwriting rent guarantees in accordance with SFAS No. 66 “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” (SFAS 66). Under SFAS 66, the deposit method should be used for the revenue from the sales of floor space with underwriting rent guarantees until the rental revenues generated by sub-leasing properties exceed the guaranteed rental amount due to the purchasers.

All revenues represent gross revenues less sales and business tax.

Net Earnings per Common Share

The Company computes net earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.”  Under the provisions of SFAS No. 128, basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing the net earnings available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted net earnings per share recognizes common stock equivalents, however; potential common stock in the diluted EPS computation is excluded in net loss periods, as their effect is anti-dilutive.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax liabilities or assets at the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when taxes are actually paid or recovered. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

Segment Information

The Company believes that it operates in one business segment. Management views the business as consisting of several revenue streams; however it is not possible to attribute assets or indirect costs to the individual streams other than direct expenses.

 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We provide the discussion and analysis of our changes in financial condition and results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, with comparisons to the historical three and six months ended June 30, 2008.

Revenue

The following table shows the net revenue detail by line of business:

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
% to
total
   
2008
   
% to
total
   
%
change
   
2009
   
% to
total
   
2008
   
% to
total
   
%
change
 
Agency sales
    957,581       54       1,761,165       67       (46 )     1,685,295       52       2,507,942       63       (33 )
Property Management
    802,400       46       880,516       33       (9 )     1,570,214       48       1,453,284       37       8  
Net revenue
    1,759,981       100       2,641,681       100       (33 )     3,255,509       100       3,961,226       100       (18 )

The net revenue in the second quarter of 2009 was $$1,759,981, which decreased 33% from $2,641,681 in the second quarter of 2008. The total net revenue of the first two quarters of 2009 was $3,255,509, which decreased 18% from $3,961,226 of the first two quarters of 2008. In the second quarter of 2009, agency sales represented 54% of the total net revenue and property management represented 46%. In the first two quarters of 2009, agency sales represented 52% of the total net revenue and property management represented 48%. The decrease in net revenue in the second quarter and first two quarters of 2009 was due to the decrease in our agency sales.

Agency sales

In the second quarter and first two quarters of 2009, 54% and 52%, respectively, of our net revenue was due to agency sales. As compared with same period in 2008, net revenue of agency sales in the second quarter and first two quarters of 2009 decreased 46% and 33% respectively. The primary reason for the change was that there were two projects contributed $844,894 and $1,046,593 in the second quarter and first two quarters of 2008, and $130,796 in the first two quarters of 2009.

Because of our diverse market locations, the current macro economic policies had little impact on our agency sales business, and we are seeking stable growth in our agency sales business in 2009. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so.

Property Management

During the years of 2005 and 2006, SZGFH entered into leasing agreements with certain buyers of the Sovereign Building underwriting project to lease the properties for them. These leasing agreements on the Sovereign Building are for 62% of the floor space that was sold to third party buyers. The leasing period started in the second quarter of 2006, and in the leasing period SZGFH has the right to sublease the leased properties to earn rental income. As of June 30, 2009, 101 sub-leasing agreements were signed. The area of these sub-leasing agreements represents 87% of total area under these lease commitments. We expect that the income from the sub-leasing business will be on a stable growth trend in 2009 and that it can cover the lease commitments in the leasing period as a whole. However there can be no assurance that we will achieve these objectives.

 
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Cost of Revenue

The following table shows the cost of revenue detail by line of business:

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
% to
total
   
2008
   
% to
total
   
%
change
   
2009
   
% to
total
   
2008
   
% to
total
   
%
change
 
Agency sales
    291,376       27       1,003,271       52       (71 )     536,686       23       1,537,593       46       (65 )
Property Management
    785,554       73       923,439       48       (15 )     1,770,515       77       1,817,869       54       (3 )
Cost of revenue
    1,076,930       100       1,926,710       100       (44 )     2,307,201       100       3,355,462       100       (31 )

The cost of revenue of the second quarter of 2009 was $1,076,930, which decreased 44% from $1,926,710 of the second quarter of 2008. The total cost of revenue of the first two quarters of 2009 was $2,307,201, which decreased 31% from $3,355,462 of the first two quarters of 2008. In the second quarter of 2009, agency sales represented 27% of the total cost of revenue and property management represented 73%. In the first two quarters of 2009, agency sale represented 23% of the total cost of revenue and property management represented 77%. The decrease in cost of revenue in the second quarter and first two quarters of 2009 was due to the decrease in our agency sales.

Agency sales

As compared with same period in 2008, net revenue of agency sales in the second quarter and first two quarters of 2009 decreased 46% and 33% respectively, and the cost of revenue in the same period decreased 71% and 65% accordingly.

Property management

During the years of 2005 and 2006, SZGFH entered into leasing agreements with certain buyers of the Sovereign Building underwriting project to lease the properties for them. In accordance with the leasing agreements, the owners of the properties can enjoy a rental return at 8.5% and 8.8% per annum for a period of 5 years and 8 years, respectively. In regards to the leasing agreements, we have negotiated with the buyers and have lowered the annual rental return rate for the remaining leasing period from 8.5% for 5 years to 5.8%, and from 8.8% for 8 years to 6%. Till the reporting date 60% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate. The leasing period started in the second quarter, 2006, and we recognized the rental coverage that we pay under these leasing agreements as our cost. As certain properties under this promotion package were not leased out in the first two quarters of 2009, the Company recorded a negative gross profit margin for this period. We expect that these properties will be leased out in 2009, the gross margin will be improved. However, no assurance can be given that this will be the case.

An accrual for onerous contracts was recognized which is equal to the difference between the present value of the sublease income and the present value of the associated lease expense at the appropriate discount rate. The accrual for onerous contracts was $141,026 as of June 30, 2009 and $446,456 as of December 31, 2008.

Operating Expenses

The following table shows operating expenses detail by line of business:

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
% to
total
   
2008
   
% to
total
   
%
change
   
2009
   
% to
total
   
2008
   
% to
total
   
%
change
 
Agency sales
    250,304       93       298,123       91       (16 )     397,025       86       576,574       90       (31 )
Property Management
    17,567       7       30,366       9       (42 )     62,486       14       62,541       10       0  
Operating expenses
    267,871       100       328,489       100       (18 )     459,511       100       639,115       100       (28 )

The operating expenses of the second quarter of 2009 were $267,871, which decreased 18% from $328,489 of the second quarter of 2008. The total operating expenses of the first two quarters of 2009 were $459,511, which decreased 28% from $639,115 of the first two quarters of 2008. In the second quarter of 2009, agency sales represented 93% of the total operating expenses and property management represented 7%. In the first two quarters of 2009, agency sale represented 86% of the total operating expenses and property management represented 14%. This decrease was due to the decrease in our agency sales.

 
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Agency sales

When compared to 2008, the operating expenses for agency sales in the second quarter and first two quarters of 2009 decreased 16% and 31% respectively. The primary reason for the change was that in the second quarter of 2009, our traveling expenses and rental expenses of agency sales decreased $28,602 and $10,645 respectively, compared to the same period in 2008.

Property management

When compared to 2008, the operating expenses for property management in the second quarter of 2009 decreased 42%. The primary reason for the change was that in the second quarter of 2009, our staff cost of property management decreased $10,522, compared to the same period in 2008.

General and Administrative Expenses

When compared to 2008, the general and administrative expenses in the second quarter and first two quarters of 2009 decreased 38%. The primary reason for the change was the decrease in our staff cost, legal fees, traveling expenses and official expenses. In the second quarter and first two quarters of 2009, our staff cost decreased $183,275 and $334,600; legal fees decreased $59,153 and $37,017; traveling expenses decreased $49,096 and $104,190 and official expenses decreased $25,085 and $50,172, compared to the same period in 2008.

Interest Expenses

When compared to 2008, the interest expenses in the second quarter and first two quarters of 2009 decreased 21% and 11% respectively. The interest expenses relate to bank loans and promissory notes payable.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

In the first two quarters of 2009, our principal sources of cash were revenues from our agency sales and property management business. Most of our cash resources were used to fund our revenue related expenses, such as salaries and commissions paid to the sales force, daily administrative expenses and the maintenance of regional offices, and the repayments of our bank loans and promissory notes.

We ended the period with a cash position of $527,151 (including cash and cash equivalents of $514,366 and restricted cash of $12,785).

The Company’s operating activities provided cash in the amount of $111,285, which was primarily attributable to the increase of accounts payables.

The Company’s investing activities provided cash resources of $15,877, which was primarily attributable to the proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment.

The Company’s financing activities provided cash resources of $95,449, which was primarily attributable to the advance from director and proceeds from promissory notes.

The potential cash needs for 2009 will be the repayments of our bank loans and promissory notes, the rental guarantee payments and promissory deposits for various property projects.

If our business otherwise grows more rapidly than we currently predict, we plan to raise funds through the issuance of additional shares of our equity securities in one or more public or private offerings.  We will also consider raising funds through credit facilities obtained with lending institutions.  There can be no guarantee that we will be able to obtain such funds through the issuance of debt or equity that are with terms satisfactory to management and our board of directors.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 
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ITEM 3.     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this item.

ITEM 4.     CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2009. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at June 30, 2009, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2009, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings of a material nature.

ITEM 2.     UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3.     DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.     SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

ITEM 5.     OTHER INFORMATION

None.
 
ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit
 
Description
Number
   
     
31.1
 
Section 302 Certification by the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer.
     
31.2
 
Section 302 Certification by the Corporation's Chief Financial Officer.
     
32.1
  
Section 1350 Certification by the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Corporation's Chief Financial Officer.

SIGNATURES
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Company caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
SUNRISE REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.
     
Date: August 19, 2009
By: /s/ Lin, Chi-Jung
 
 
Lin, Chi-Jung, Chief Executive Officer
 
     
Date: August 19, 2009
By: /s/ Wang Wen-Yan
 
 
Wang Wen-Yan, Chief Financial Officer
 

 
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