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SUNRISE REAL ESTATE GROUP INC - Quarter Report: 2016 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, 2016

 

¨  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.)

 

No. 638, Hengfeng Road 25th Fl, Building A

Shanghai, PRC 200070

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Issuer's telephone number: + 86-21-6167-2800

 

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 ¨ No x

 

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, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨     (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company x
  Emerging growth company ¨

 

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 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: December 15, 2017 –68,691,925 shares of Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

  

FORM 10-Q

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2016

 

INDEX

 

    Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 3
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) 3
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 3
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for The Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 4
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for The Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 5
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for The Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 6
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 21
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 28
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 28
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 29
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 29
Item 1A Risk Factors 29
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 29
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 29
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 29
Item 5. Other Information 29
Item 6. Exhibits 29
     
SIGNATURES 30

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

SUNRISE REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
ASSETS          
           
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $5,917,825   $943,517 
Restricted cash (Note 3)   142,263    143,590 
Accounts receivable   1,092,359    1,287,277 
Promissory deposits (Note 4)   189,989    1,205,427 
Real estate property under development (Note 5)   79,942,967    77,777,167 
Amount due from an unconsolidated affiliate (Note 9)   2,543,075    2,508,251 
Other receivables and deposits, net (Note 6)   3,225,844    2,015,307 
Total current assets   93,054,322    85,880,536 
           
Property and equipment, net (Note 7)   1,593,837    7,536,158 
Investment properties, net (Note8)   4,943,463    5,008,609 
Deferred tax assets (Note 15)   156,045    142,111 
Investment in an unconsolidated affiliate (Note 9)   10,675,623    7,562,821 
Other investments   154,770    153,997 
Total assets  $110,578,060   $106,284,232 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)          
           
Current liabilities          
Bank loans (Note 10)  $8,229,091   $8,650,025 
Current portion of long term borrowings (Note 11)   11,452,981    4,619,933 
Promissory notes payable (Note12)   4,283,160    8,123,596 
Accounts payable (Note 15)   6,362,138    7,467,199 
Amounts due to directors (Note 13)   10,806,591    10,980,554 
Amount due to an affiliate (Note 16)   36,983,184    32,516,032 
Customer deposits (Note 17)   21,002,218    18,138,065 
Other payables and accrued expenses (Note 14)   1,195,305    1,496,936 
Other taxes payable   276,936    303,848 
Income taxes payable   116,369    110,394 
Total current liabilities   100,707,973    92,406,582 
           
Long term bank loan (Note 11)   11,143,441    18,479,734 
Deferred government subsidy (Note 18)   5,134,560    5,108,941 
Total liabilities   116,985,974    115,995,257 
           
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)          
           
Shareholders’ equity          
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 200,000,000 shares Authorized; 68,691,925 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively   686,919    686,919 
Additional paid-in capital   7,570,008    7,570,008 
Statutory reserve (Note 20)   851,729    851,729 
Accumulated losses   (20,672,575)   (24,545,524)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   879,072    889,565 
Total deficit of Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.   (10,684,847)   (14,547,303)
Non-controlling interests   4,276,933    4,836,278 
Total shareholders’ equity   (6,407,914)   (9,711,025)
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $110,578,060   $106,284,232 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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SUNRISE REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Net revenues  $665,381   $1,395,418 
Cost of revenues   (682,137)   (732,900)
Gross profit (loss)   (16,756)   662,518 
           
Operating expenses   (370,755)   (561,187)
General and administrative expenses   (808,290)   (1,080,637)
Operating profit (loss)   (1,195,801)   (979,306)
           
Other income (expenses)          
Interest income   31,659    27,929 
Interest expense   (809,865)   (650,819)
Equity in net gain (loss) of an affiliate   2,127,131    (213,869)
Other income (loss), net   3,150,737    (248,823)
Total Other Income (Expenses)   4,499,662    (1,085,582)
           
Income (loss) before income taxes   3,303,861    (2,064,888)
           
Income tax benefit (expense)   7,730    46,229 
Net income (loss)   3,311,591    (2,018,659)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling Interests   561,358    462,560 
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.  $3,872,949   $(1,556,099)
           
Earnings (Loss) per share – basic and fully diluted  $0.06   $(0.02)
          
Weighted average common shares outstanding -  Basic and fully diluted   68,691,925    68,691,925 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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SUNRISE REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Net Income (Loss)  $3,311,591   $(2,018,659)
           
Other comprehensive income (loss)          
-    Foreign currency translation adjustment   (8,479)   (34,876)
           
Total comprehensive income (loss)   3,303,112    (2,053,535)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to  non-controlling interests   559,345    579,071 
           
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to stockholders of Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.  $3,862,457   $(1,474,464)

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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SUNRISE REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2016   2015 
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income (loss)  $3,311,591   $(2,018,659)
           
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities          
Depreciation and amortization   196,412    262,683 
Bad debts   -    191,757 
Loss (Gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment   (3,161,386)   - 
Equity in net loss (income) of unconsolidated affiliates   (2,127,131)   213,865 
Changes in assets and liabilities          
Accounts receivable   199,578    (238,022)
Promissory deposits   1,012,379    (26,049)
Real estate property under development   (1,759,957)   (2,114,241)
Customer Deposits   2,748,484    1,817,757 
Amount due from unconsolidated affiliates   23,969    166,550 
Other receivables and deposits   (1,189,733)   (1,158,821)
Deferred tax assets   (13,104)   (46,230)
Accounts payable   (1,132,324)   (1,602,635)
Other payables and accrued expenses   (306,382)   (214,854)
Interest payable on promissory notes   1,004,935    1,054,291 
Interest payable on amounts due to directors   464,200    382,020 
Other taxes payable   (28,182)   (20,408)
Income taxes payable   5,373    - 
Net cash used in operating activities   (751,278)   (3,350,996)
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Purchases of property and equipment   -    (122,581)
Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment   9,120,426    - 
Capital injection to unconsolidated affiliates   (920,344)   (270,261)
Advances to unconsolidated affiliates, net   (46,017)   (3,178)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   8,154,065    (396,020)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Restricted cash   2,029    1,404,139 
Bank loan repayments   (8,831,044)   (2,691,250)
New bank loans   7,818,825    6,105,304 
Advances from directors   536,498    19,644 
Repayments of advances from directors   (1,216,190)   (2,555,096)
Advances from an affiliate   3,276,565    2,765,963 
Repayments from an affiliate   (6,254)   (172,577)
Proceeds from new promissory notes   182,639    18,111 
Repayments of promissory notes   (4,027,412)   (184,742)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (2,264,344)   4,709,496 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (164,135)   27,274 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   4,974,308    989,754 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   943,517    1,626,583 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $5,917,825   $2,616,337 
           
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information          
Income taxes paid  $-   $50,266 
Interest paid   1,996,230    943,865 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. “SRRE” was incorporated in Texas on October 10, 1996 under the name of Parallax Entertainment, Inc. SRRE together with its subsidiaries and equity investment described below is collectively referred to as “the Company”, “our” or “us”. The Company is primarily engaged in the provision of property brokerage services, which include property marketing, leasing and management services; and real estate development in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”).

 

As of March 31, 2016, the Company has the following major subsidiaries and equity investment.

 

Company Name  Date of
Incorporation
  Place of
Incorporation
  % of
Ownership
held by the
Company
   Relationship
with the
Company
  Principal activity
Sunrise Real Estate Development Group, Inc. (CY-SRRE)  April 30, 2004  Cayman Islands   100%  Subsidiary  Investment holding
Lin Ray Yang Enterprise Limited (“LRY”)  November 13, 2003  British Virgin Islands   100%  Subsidiary  Investment holding
Shanghai Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SHXJY”)  August 20, 2001  PRC   100%  Subsidiary  Property brokerage services
Shanghai Shang Yang Real Estate consultation Company Limited (“SHSY”)  February 5, 2004  PRC   100%  Subsidiary  Property brokerage services
Suzhou Gao Feng Hui Property Management Company Limited (“SZGFH”)  January 10, 2005  PRC   100%  Subsidiary  Property management and leasing services
Suzhou Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SZSY”)  November 24, 2006  PRC   38.5%*  Subsidiary  Property brokerage and management services
Suzhou Xi Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SZXJY”)  June 25, 2004  PRC   75%  Subsidiary  Property brokerage services
Linyi Shangyang Real Estate Development Company Limited (“LYSY”)  October 13, 2011  PRC   24%**  Subsidiary  Real estate development
Shangqiu Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SQSY”)  October 20, 2010  PRC   100%  Subsidiary  Property brokerage services
Wuhan Gao Feng Hui Consultation Company Limited (“WHGFH”)  November 10, 2010  PRC   60%  Subsidiary  Property brokerage services
Sanya Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SYSY”)  September 18, 2008  PRC   100%  Subsidiary  Property brokerage services
Shanghai Rui Jian Design Company Limited (“SHRJ”)  August 15, 2011  PRC   100%  Subsidiary  Property brokerage services
Linyi Rui Lin Construction and Design Company Limited (“LYRL”)  March 6, 2012  PRC   100%  Subsidiary  Investment holding
Putian Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“PTXJY”)  June 5, 2012  PRC   100%  Subsidiary  Property brokerage services
Wuhan Yuan Yu Long Real Estate Development Company Limited (“WHYYL”)  December 28, 2009  PRC   49%  Equity investment  Real estate development
Shanghai Xin Xing Yang Real Estate Brokerage Company Limited (“SHXXY”)  September 28, 2011  PRC   40%  Equity investment  Property brokerage services
Xin Guang Investment Management and Consulting Company Limited (“XG”)  December 17, 2012  PRC   49%  Equity investment  Investment management and consulting
Shanghai Da Er Wei Trading Company Limited (“SHDEW”)  June 6, 2013  PRC   30%  Equity investment  Import and export trading
Shanghai Hui Tian (“SHHT”)  July 25, 2014  PRC   100%  Subsidiary  Investment holding
Shanghai Tian Xi (“SHSYTX”)  August 19, 2014  PRC   100%  Subsidiary  Investment holding
Shenzhen Hui Tian (“SZHT”)  October 15, 2014  PRC   100%  Subsidiary  Investment holding
Chongqing Nongxin Shangyang Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd(“CQNXSY”)  January 14, 2015  PRC   65%  Subsidiary  Investment holding
Suzhou Shangyang Huitian Wealth Investment Management Co,. Ltd(SZSYHT)  January 14, 2015  PRC   75%  Subsidiary  Investment holding

 

*The Company and a shareholder of SZSY, which holds 12.5% equity interest in SZSY, entered into a voting agreement that the Company is entitled to exercise the voting rights in respect of the shareholder’s 12.5% equity interest in SZSY. The Company effectively holds 51% voting rights in SZSY and therefore considers SZSY as a subsidiary of the Company.
**The Company and a shareholder of LYSY, which holds 51% equity interest in LYSY, entered into a voting agreement that the Company is entitled to exercise the voting rights in respect of her 51% equity interest in LYSY. The Company effectively holds 75% voting rights in LYSY and therefore considers LYSY as a subsidiary of the Company.

 

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The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December31, 2015, which has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations and the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.

 

In the opinion of management, these condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are of a normal recurring nature and which are necessary to present fairly the financial position of Sunrise Real Estate as of March 31, 2016 and the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, and the cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. These condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire fiscal year.

 

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company 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.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

NOTE 2 –SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Accounting and Principles of Consolidation

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

 

Investments in business entities, in which the Company does not have control but has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for using the equity method.

 

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Going Concern

 

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As of March31, 2016, the Company has a working capital deficiency, accumulated deficit and significant short-term debt obligations currently in default or maturing in less than one year. These factors raise substantial doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Management believes that the Company will generate sufficient cash flows to fund its operations and to meet its obligations on timely basis for the next twelve months by successful implementation of its business plans, obtaining continued support from its lenders to rollover debts when they became due, and securing additional financing as needed. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms and any financing that the Company does obtain will be sufficient to meet its needs in the long term. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may contain undue restrictions on our operations in the case of debt financing, or cause substantial dilution for our shareholders in the case of equity financing. If events or circumstances occur that the Company is unable to successfully implement its business plans, fails to obtain continued supports from its lenders or to secure additional financing, or incurs significant unplanned cash outlays, the Company may be required to suspend operations or cease business entirely.

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

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Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

 

The functional currency of SRRE, CY-SRRE and LRY is U.S. dollars (“$”) and their financial records are maintained and the financial statements prepared in U.S. dollars. The functional currency of the Company’s subsidiaries and affiliate in China is Renminbi (“RMB”) and their financial records and statements are maintained and 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 U.S. dollars in accordance with ASC830. 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 U.S. dollars, period-end exchange rates are applied to the condensed consolidated balance sheets, while average exchange rates as to revenues and expenses are applied to consolidated statements of operations. The effect of foreign currency translation adjustments is included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity.

 

The exchange rates as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are $1: RMB6.4612 and $1: RMB6.4936, respectively.

 

The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency and all foreign exchange transaction must take place through authorized institutions. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollars at the rate used in translation.

 

Real Estate Property under Development

 

Real estate property under development, which consists of residential unit sites and commercial and residential unit sites under development, is stated at the lower of carrying amounts or fair value less selling costs.

 

Expenditures for land development, including cost of land use rights, deed tax, pre-development costs and engineering costs, are capitalized and allocated to development projects by the specific identification method. Costs are allocated to specific units within a project based on the ratio of the sales value of units to the estimated total sales value times the total project costs.

 

Costs of amenities transferred to buyers are allocated as common costs of the project that are allocated to specific units as a component of total construction costs. For amenities retained by the Company, costs in excess of the related fair value of the amenity are also treated as common costs. Results of operations of amenities retained by the Company are included in current operating results.

 

In accordance with ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment” (“ASC 360”), real estate property under development is subject to valuation adjustments when the carrying amount exceeds fair value. An impairment loss is recognized only if the carrying amount of the assets is not recoverable and exceeds fair value. The carrying amount is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the assets.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had not recognized any impairment for real estate property under development.

 

Long Term Investments

 

The Company accounts for long term investments in equities as follows.

 

Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates

 

Affiliates are entities over which the Company has significant influence, but which it does not control. The Company generally considers an ownership interest of 20% or higher to represent significant influence. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for by the equity method of accounting. Under this method, the Company’s share of the post-acquisition profits or losses of affiliates is recognized in the income statement and its shares of post-acquisition movements in other comprehensive income are recognized in other comprehensive income. Unrealized gains on transactions between the Company and its affiliates are eliminated to the extent of the Company’s interest in the affiliates; unrealized losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.

 

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When the Company’s share of losses in an affiliate equals or exceeds its interest in the affiliate, the Company does not recognize further losses, unless the Company has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the affiliate.

 

The Company is required to perform an impairment assessment of its investments whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the investment may not be fully recoverable. An impairment loss is recorded when there has been a loss in value of the investment that is other than temporary. The Company recorded any impairment losses in any of the periods reported.

 

Other Investments

 

Where the Company has no significant influence, the investment is classified as other assets in the balance sheet and is carried under the cost method. Investment income is recognized by the Company when the investee declares a dividend and the Company believes it is collectible. The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of its investment under the cost method and any decline in value is included in impairment of cost of the investment.

 

Government Subsidies

 

Government subsidies include cash subsidies received by the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC from local governments.

 

In recognizing the benefit of government subsidies in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company considers intended use of and restrictions of the subsidy, the requirements for the receipt of funds, and whether or not the incentive is given for immediate financial support, or to encourage activities such as land development in specified area. Each grant is evaluated to determine the propriety of classification on the consolidated statements of operations and consolidated balance sheets. Those grants that are substantively reimbursements of specified costs are matched with those costs and recorded as a reduction in costs. Those benefits that are more general in nature or driven by business performance measures are classified as revenue.

 

Government subsidy was received in 2012 and the company recorded it as deferred government subsidy on its balance sheets. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the balance of deferred government subsidy was $5,134,560 and $5,108,941, respectively. The subsidy was given to reimburse the land acquisition costs and certain construction costs incurred for the Company’s property development project in Linyi, and are repayable if the Company fails to complete the subsidized property development project by the agreed date.

 

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 provides confirmation to us in order to invoice them accordingly. We normally receive the commission at the time when the property developer receives a portion of the sales proceeds from the buyer (i) in accordance with the terms of the relevant property sales agreement, (ii) or the balance of the bank loan to the buyer has been funded, (iii) or recognized under the sales schedule or other specific items of the 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, fees associated to services are fixed or determinable, and collection of the fees is assured.

 

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 ASC 976-605 “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” (Formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 66) (“ASC 976-605”). The commission revenue on underwriting sales is recognized when sales have been consummated. Generally, this occurs 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 income deferred.

 

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All revenues represent gross revenues less sales and business taxes.

 

Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share

 

The Company computes net earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings per Share” (“ASC 260”). Under the provisions of ASC 260, basic net earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) 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 (loss) 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.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

 

The Company evaluated all recent accounting pronouncements issued and determined that the adoption of these pronouncements would not have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805) Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The amendments in this update clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects many areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and should be applied prospectively on or after the effective date. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update.

 

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash, which requires restricted cash to be presented with cash and cash equivalents on the statement of cash flows and disclosure of how the statement of cash flows reconciles to the balance sheet if restricted cash is shown separately from cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-18 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its financial statements.

 

In August, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force). The ASU is intended to reduce diversity in practice in the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments by providing guidance on eight specific cash flow issues. The ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is permitted, including adoption during an interim period. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our consolidated statement of cash flows.

 

In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, which provides guidance on determining when and how to disclose going-concern uncertainties in the financial statements. ASU 2014-15 requires management to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date the financial statements are issued. An entity must provide certain disclosures if conditions or events raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-15 on the Company's financial statements and disclosures.

 

NOTE 3– RESTRICTED CASH

 

The Company is required to maintain certain deposits with the bank that provides secured loans to the Company. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company held cash deposits of $142,263 and $143,590, respectively, as security for its bank loans (see Note 10). These balances were subject to withdrawal restrictions and were not covered by insurance.

 

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NOTE 4- PROMISSORY DEPOSITS

 

Promissory deposits are paid to property developers in respect of the real estate projects where the Company has been appointed as sales agent. The balances were unsecured, interest free and recoverable on completion of the respective projects.

 

NOTE 5 – REAL ESTATE PROPERTY UNDER DEVELOPMENT

 

Real estate property under development represents the Company’s real estate development project in Linyi, the PRC (“Linyi Project”), which is located on the junction of Xiemen Road and Hong Kong Road in Linyi City Economic Development Zone, Shandong Province, PRC. This project covers a site area of approximately 103,385 square meters for the development of villa-style residential housing buildings. The Company acquired the site and commenced construction of this project during the fiscal year of 2012.

 

On March 13, 2014, the Company signed a joint development agreement with Zhongji Pufa Real Estate Co. According to this agreement, the Company obtained a right to develop the Guangxinglu Project, which is located on 182 lane Guangxinglu, Putuo district, Shanghai, PRC. This project covers a site area of approximately 2,502 square meters for the development of one apartment building.

 

As of March 31, 2016, land use rights included in real estate property under development totaled $79,942,967.

 

NOTE 6 - OTHER RECEIVABLES AND DEPOSITS, NET

 

   March31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
     
Advances to staff  $59,747    13,274 
Rental deposits   32,687    32,709 
Prepaid expense   945,375    38,692 
Prepaid tax   1,451,336    1,427,812 
Other receivables   736,699    502,820 
   $3,225,844   $2,015,307 

 

Other receivables and deposits as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were stated net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $314,570 and $283,505, respectively.

 

NOTE 7 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
     
Furniture and fixtures  $165,951   $362,584 
Computer and office equipment   328,401    326,762 
Motor vehicles   721,608    718,007 
Properties   2,341,587    9,280,235 
    3,557,547    10,687,588 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   (1,963,710)   (3,151,430)
   $1,593,837   $7,536,158 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for property and equipment amounted to $106,955 and $154,496 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

All properties as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were pledged as collateral for the Company’s bank loans (See Note 10).

 

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NOTE 8 – INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, NET

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
     
Investment properties  $9,583,487   $9,535,669 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   (4,640,024)   (4,527,060)
   $4,943,463   $5,008,609 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for investment properties amounted to $89,458 and $96,039 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

All investment properties as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were pledged as collateral for the Company’s bank loans (See Note 10).

 

NOTE 9 – INVESTMENT IN AND AMOUNT DUE FROM UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

 

The investments in unconsolidated affiliates primarily consist of WHYYL (49%) and SHDEW (30%). As of March 31, 2016, the investment amounts in WHYYL and SHDEW were $3,962,966 and $5,163,577, respectively.

 

WHYYL is primarily developing a real estate project in Wuhan, the PRC on a parcel of land covering approximately 27,950 square meters with a three year planned construction period. SHDEW is a trading company with cosmetics. The Company has accounted for these investments using the equity method as the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over their activities.

 

In 2011, the Company invested $4,697,686 to acquire a 49% equity interest in WHYYL to expand its operations to real estate development. As of March 31, 2016 the investment in WHYYL was $3,962,966, which included its equity in net loss of WHYYL, net of income taxes, totaling $172,951 as of March 31, 2016. The following table sets forth the unaudited financial information of WHYYL.

 

   Three Months ended March 31, 
   2016   2015 
     
Revenues  $-   $- 
           
Net loss  $172,951   $358,974 

 

   March31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
     
Current assets  $66,639,320   $66,345,953 
Non-current assets   1,264,924    1,208,224 
Total assets   67,904,244    67,554,177 
           
Current liabilities   59,816,021    59,332,675 
Total equity  $8,088,223   $8,221,503 

 

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company has a balance of $2,543,075 and $2,508,251 due from WHYYL, which bears interest at a rate of 15% per annum, is unsecured and has no fixed term of repayment. According to the agreement with WHYYL, the balance was no longer charged interest from September 1, 2014..

 

SHDEW was established in June 2013 with its business as a skincare and cosmetic company. SHDEW is developing its own skincare products as well as improving its online ecommerce platform. SHDEW sells products under its own brands as well as the products of third parties. The products include skincare, cosmetics, personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, skin care devices and apparel. SHDEW is developing its own online shopping platform where consumers can purchase its cosmetics and skincare products. The app is expected to be in operation in mid 2016.

 

As of March 31, 2016, the net profit for SHDEW was $7,374,973 with total equity in the amount of $22,375,524.

 

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   Three Months ended March 31, 
   2016   2015 
     
Revenues  $34,745,108   $1,704,454 
           
Net income  $7,374,973   $774,310 

 

   March31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
     
Current assets  $77,348,621   $5,798,367 
Non-current assets   9,686,979,    18,525 
Total assets   87,035,600    5,798,367 
           
Current liabilities   64,660,076    4,148,749 
Total equity  $22,375,524   $1,649,617 

 

NOTE 10 – BANK LOANS

 

In January 2013, the Company obtained a bank loan of $1,302,465 (RMB8,000,000) from the Bank of China, bearing interest at a rate of per annum equal to 125% of the prevailing base lending rate of periods ranging from 1 to 5 years as announced by the People’s Bank of China (“PBOC”) . The loan is secured by the properties of two unrelated parties and matured on March 1, 2016. In March 2, 2016, the Company entered into a new loan for 1–year period with the amount of $464,310 (RMB3,000,000) As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding balance of this loan was $464,310 (RMB3,000,000) and $923,987 (RMB6,000,000).

 

In April 2012, the Company entered into a three year non-revolving facility line of credit agreement with First Sino Bank. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company could borrow a maximum amount of $12,256,905 (RMB75,000,000) as of March 31, 2016. The borrowings under this facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to 150% of the prevailing base lending rate for periods ranging from one year to three years as announced by PBOC. The average interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was 7.5% per annum. The credit facility was secured by all of the Company’s investment properties (See Note 8) and guaranteed by a director of the Company, and matured on March 31, 2016. In March 2016, this facility was extended for three year period and will mature on March 31, 2019. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had outstanding loan balances of $7,764,781 (RMB50,169,802) and $7,726,038 (RMB50,169,802), respectively, under this facility line of credit.

 

NOTE 11- LONG TERM BORROWINGS

 

On May 16, 2013, the Company entered into a project finance loan agreement with China CITIC Bank to finance the development of the Company’s Linyi Project. The loan has a two year term in the principal amount of $10,779,845 (RMB70,000,000) at an interest rate of 14.21% per annum, which is 8.06% over the benchmark lending rate from PBOC.

 

The Company pledged its real estate properties in the Linyi project with a carrying value of $41,132,935 as of March 31, 2016. The loan is also subject to certain covenants including floating mortgage ratio not more than 50%. Floating mortgage rate is calculated as the outstanding principal and unpaid interest after deduction of guaranteed funds kept in the stipulated bank account divided by the value of pledged properties. In addition, the Company is required to maintain all monies received from sales of any properties relating to the Linyi project in a stipulated bank account as guaranteed funds. As of March 31, 2016, the Company had an outstanding loan balance of $4,024,020 (RMB26,000,000) under this facility line of credit.

 

On December 16, 2014, the Company entered into a project finance loan agreement with HUAXIA Bank to finance the development of the Company’s Guxinglu Project in Shanghai. The loan has a three year term in the principal amount of $18,479,734 (RMB120,000,000) at an interest rate of 7.025% per annum. As of March 31, 2016, there were $18,572,401 (RMB120,000,000) draw down from this loan facility.

 

   March31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
     
Outstanding borrowings  $22,596,422   $23,099,667 
Less: Current portion of long term borrowings   11,452,981    4,619,933 
    11,143,441    18,479,734 

 

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For the three months period ended March 31, 2016, total loan interest was approximately $496,825, which was capitalized in the development cost of the Guxinglu project and expenditure in the interest expenses of the Linyi project, respectively.

 

NOTE 12– PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE

 

The promissory notes payable consist of the following unsecured notes to unrelated parties. Included in the balances are promissory notes with outstanding principal amounts and unpaid interest in the aggregate of $4,283,160 and $8,123,596 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

 

The promissory note with an outstanding principal amount of $1,482,323 bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum, is unsecured and has a maturity date of January 31, 2013. The new terms of repayment had not been determined with the debtor and therefore have no fixed term of repayment. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding principal amount in default and the unpaid interest related to this promissory note amounted to $1,482,323 and $1,461,412, respectively. The Company is currently making payments towards this loan.

 

The promissory note with a principal balance as of March 31, 2016 in the amount of $773,850 bears interest at a rate of 0% per annum, is unsecured and has no fixed term of repayment. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding principal amount and unpaid interest related to this promissory note amounted to $773,850 and $814,041, respectively.

 

The promissory note with a principal balance as of March 31, 2016 in the amounts of $773,850 bears interest at a rate of 0% per annum, is unsecured and has no fixed term of repayment. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding principal and unpaid interest related to this promissory note amounted to $773,850 and $814,041, respectively.

 

The promissory note with a principal balance as of March 31, 2016 in the amounts to $154,770 bears interest at a rate of 15.75% per annum, is unsecured and has no fixed term of repayment. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding principal and unpaid interest related to this promissory note amounted to $161,880 and $170,287, respectively.

 

The promissory note with a principal balance of $154,770 as of March 31, 2016 bears interest at the rate of 15% per annum, is unsecured and has no fixed term of repayment. As of March 31, 2016, the outstanding principal amount and unpaid interest related to this promissory note amounted to $160,558.

 

The promissory note with a principal balance of $433,356 as of March 31, 2016 bears interest at the rate of 15% per annum, is unsecured and has no fixed term of repayment. As of March 31, 2016, the outstanding principal amount and unpaid interest related to this promissory note amounted to $575,473.

 

The promissory note with a principal balance of $300,000 as of March 31, 2016 bears interest at the rate of 15% per annum, is unsecured and has no fixed term of repayment. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding principal amount and unpaid interest related to this promissory note amounted to $355,226 and $329,404, respectively..

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the interest expense related to these promissory notes was $201,049.

 

NOTE 13– AMOUNTS DUE TO DIRECTORS

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
     
Lin Chi-Jung  $10,730,165   $10,908,905 
Lin Hsin-Hung   76,426    71,649 
   $10,806,591   $10,980,554 

 

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(a)The balance due to Lin Chi-Jung consists of unpaid salaries and reimbursements and advances together with unpaid interest.

 

The balances are unsecured, interest-free and have no fixed term of repayment.

 

The advances together with unpaid interest as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were $10,730,165 and $10,908,905, respectively. The balances are unsecured and interest bearing at rates ranging from 18% to 30% per annum.

 

(b)The balances due to Lin Chao-Chin and Lin Hsin-Hung are unsecured, interest-free and have no fixed term of repayment.

 

NOTE 14- OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
     
Accrued staff commission and bonus  $401,403   $531,856 
Rental deposits received   257,995    319,641 
Rental receipts in advance   1,948    4,640 
Dividends payable to non-controlling interest   208,251    273,447 
Other payables   325,708    367,352 
   $1,195,305   $1,496,936 

 

NOTE 15- ACCOUNT PAYABLE

 

Account payable was mostly derived from our property development of Linyi project and GXL project. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the company’s account payable amounted to $6,362,138 and $7,467,199.

 

NOTE 16 – AMOUNT DUE TO AFFILIATES

 

A balance of $36,983,184 was due to JXSY of $16,443,024, SHDEW of $20,520,969, SHXG of $19,191.

 

NOTE 17 – CUSTOMER DEPOSITS

 

Customer deposits were mostly derived from our property development of Linyi project and GXL project, which was pre-sale collection from our customers. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the company’s customer deposits amounted to $21,002,218 and $18,138,065.

 

NOTE 18– DEFERRED GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY

 

Deferred government subsidy consists of the cash subsidy provided by the local government.

 

Government subsidy was received in 2012, and as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company’s deferred government subsidy amounted to $5,134,560 and $5,108,941, respectively. The subsidy is given to reimburse the land acquisition costs and certain construction costs incurred for the Company’s property development project, and are repayable if the Company fails to complete the subsidized property development project before the agreed date. The entire government subsidy is deferred and included as deferred government subsidy in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

NOTE 19- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Operating Lease Commitments

 

The Company leases certain of its office properties under non-cancellable operating lease arrangements. Payments under operating leases are expensed on a straight-line basis over the periods of their respective terms, and the terms of the leases do not contain rent escalation, or contingent rent, renewal, or purchase options. There are no restrictions placed upon the Company by entering into these leases. Rental expenses under operating leases for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were $33,062 and $100,139, respectively.

 

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As of March 31, 2016, the Company had the following operating lease obligations.

 

   Amount 
     
Within one year  $100,094 
Two to five years   14,033 
   $114,127 

 

NOTE 20– 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.

 

According to the Law of the PRC on Enterprises with Wholly-Owned Foreign Investment, the Company PRC’s subsidiaries are required to make appropriations from after-tax profits as determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the PRC (“PRC GAAP”) to non-distributable reserves. These reserve funds include one or more of the following: (i) a general reserve, (ii) an enterprise expansion reserve and (iii) a staff bonus and welfare fund. A wholly-owned PRC subsidiary is not required to make appropriations to the enterprise expansion reserve but annual appropriations to the general reserve are required to be made at 10% of the profit after tax as determined under PRC GAAP at each year-end, until such fund has reached 50% of its respective registered capital. The staff welfare and bonus reserve is determined by the board of directors. The general reserve is used to offset future losses. The subsidiary may, upon a resolution passed by the stockholders, convert the general reserve into capital. The staff welfare and bonus reserve are used for the collective welfare of the employees of the subsidiary. The enterprise expansion reserve is for the expansion of the subsidiary operations and can be converted to capital subject to approval by the relevant authorities. These reserves represent appropriations of the retained earnings determined in accordance with Chinese law.

 

In addition to the general reserve, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries are required to obtain approval from the local PRC government prior to distributing any registered share capital. Accordingly, both the appropriations to general reserve and the registered share capital of the Company’s PRC subsidiary are considered as restricted net assets and are not distributable as cash dividends. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company’s statutory reserve fund was $851,729 and $851,729, respectively.

 

NOTE 21 - SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company's chief executive officer and chief operating officer have been identified as the chief operating decision makers. The Company's chief operating decision makers direct the allocation of resources to operating segments based on the profitability and cash flows of each respective segment.

 

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The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, including net revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and income from operations. The following tables show the operations of the Company's operating segments:

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 
   Property                 
   Brokerage   Real Estate   Investment*         
   Services   Development   Transaction   Others   Total 
Net revenues  $665,381   $-   $-   $-   $665,381 
Cost of revenues   (682,137)   -    -    -    (682,137)
Gross profit   (16,756)   -    -    -    (16,756)
                          
Operating expenses   (193,669)   (172,912)        (4,174)   (370,755)
General and administrative expenses   (435,562)   (322,378)        (50,350)   (808,290)
Operating loss   (645,987)   (495,290)        (54,524)   (1,195,801)
                          
Other income (expenses)                         
Interest income   31,387    269         3    31,359 
Interest expense   (633,322)   (165,293)        (11,250)   (809,865)
Other income, Net   3,159,852    (9,115)        -    3,150,737 
Equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates             2,127,131         2,127,131 
Total other (expenses) income   2,557,917    (174,139)   2,127,131    (11,247)   4,499,662 
                          
Income (loss) before income taxes   1,911,930    (669,429)   2,127,131    (65,771)   3,303,861 
Income tax   (5,373)   13,104         -    7,730 
Net Income( loss)  $1,906,557   $(656,325)  $2,127,131   $(65,771)  $3,311,591 

 

* Reflects changes made during the first quarter of 2016 to align our segment reporting structure concurrent with changes in equity investment transactions. Figures for 2015 are restated to conform to the new segment reporting structure as below.

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 
   Property                 
   Brokerage   Real Estate   Investment         
   Services   Development   Transaction   Others   Total 
Net revenues  $1,395,418   $-   $-   $-   $1,395,418 
Cost of revenues   (732,900)   -    -    -    (732,900)
Gross profit   662,518    -    -    -    662,518 
                          
Operating expenses   (201,566)   (349,305)        (10,316)   (561,187)
General and administrative expenses   (805,892)   (188,241)        (86,504)   (1,080,637)
Operating loss   (344,940)   (537,546)        (96,820)   (979,306)
                          
Other income (expenses)                         
Interest income   27,706    214         9    27,929 
Interest expense   (629,249)   -         (21,569)   (650,819)
Other income, Net   (245,459)   (3,368)        -    (248,827)
Equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates             (213,865)        (213,865)
Total other (expenses) income   (847,002)   (3,154)   (213,865)   (21,560)   (1,085,582)
                          
Income (loss) before income taxes   (1,191,942)   (540,701)   (213,865)   (118,380)   (2,064,888)
Income tax   -    46,229         -    46,229 
Net Income (loss)  $(1,191,942)  $(494,472)  $(213,865)  $(118,379)  $2,018,659 

 

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   Property                 
   Brokerage   Real Estate   Investment         
   Services   Development   Transaction   Others   Total 
As of March 31, 2016                    
Real estate property under development  $-   $79,942,967   $-   $-   $79,942,967 
Total assets   13,196,671    86,467,993    10,830,393    83,003    110,578,060 
                          
As of March 31, 2015                         
Real estate property under development  $-   $74,937,324   $-   $-   $74,937,324 
Total assets   18,240,859    81,240,128    5,675,009    177,244    105,333,2413 

 

NOTE 22 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On July 31, 2017, our Board of Directors engaged RH. CPA as the Company’s certifying accountant to audit the Company’s financial statements, replacing its former certifying accountant, Kenne Ruan CPA, P.C. (“Kenne Ruan”). Upon receipt of the notice that the Company’s acceptance of the proposal from RH, CPA to audit its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015, Kenne Ruan resigned as the Company’s certifying accountant on July 31, 2017.

 

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

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS FORM 10-Q

 

In addition to historical information, this Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations, information currently available to us, estimates and projections about our industry, and certain assumptions made by our management. These statements are not historical facts. We use words such as "anticipates", "expects", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates", and similar expressions to identify our forward-looking statements, which include, among other things, our anticipated revenue and cost of our agency and investment business.

 

Because we are unable to control or predict many of the factors that will determine our future performance and financial results, including future economic, competitive, and market conditions, our forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They are subject to risks, uncertainties, and errors in assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. We believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable. However, the investor should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. They only reflect our view and expectations as of the date of this Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement in light of new information, future events, or other occurrences.

 

There are several risks and uncertainties, including 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. These risks and uncertainties can materially affect the results predicted. The Company’s future operating results over both the short and long term will be subject to annual and quarterly fluctuations due to several factors, some of which are outside our control. These factors include but are not limited to fluctuating market demand for our services, and general economic conditions.

 

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”)is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our financial statements and the accompanying notes.

 

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 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.

 

SRRE and its subsidiaries, namely, CY-SRRE, LRY, Shanghai Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SHXJY”), Shanghai Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company, Ltd. (“SHSY”), Suzhou Gao Feng Hui Property Management Company, Ltd, (“SZGFH”), Suzhou Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company (“SZSY”), Suzhou Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company, Ltd. (“SZXJY”), Linyi Shang Yang Real Estate Development Company Ltd (“LYSH”), Shangqiu Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company, Ltd., (“SQSY”), Wuhan Gao Feng Hui Consultation Company Ltd.(WHGFH), Sanya Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company, Ltd. (“SYSH”), Shanghai Rui Jian Design Company, Ltd., (“SHRJ”), and Wuhan Yuan Yu Long Real Estate Development Company, Ltd. (“WHYYL”) 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, property management services, and real estate development in the PRC.

 

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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 and branches in Shanghai, Suzhou, Yangzhou, Chongqing, Quanjiao, Hainan, Shangqiu, Chengdu, Wuhan, Kunshan and Linyi.

 

In mid-2011, we established a project company in Wuhan in which we have a 49% ownership. The Wuhan project was supposed to have its delivery upon completion from the construction contractor, Hubei Fifth Constructions Co. (“HFCC”), on December 31, 2014, but because of a dispute between the Company and HFCC, the handover was delayed and is currently under court review.

 

In January 2012, we established Linyi Shang Yang Real Estate Development (“LYSY”) in which we have a 24% ownership. During the first quarter of 2012, we acquired approximately 103,385 square meters for the purpose of developing villa-style residential housing. We began construction in mid-2012 and to date have constructed 98 units which encompasses approximately one-third of the gross sales area. Proceeds from sales will be used to finance the construction of the subsequent phases of the project. We are applying for bank loans and other forms of funding. However, there are no assurances we will be able to obtain future financings.

 

In March 13, 2014, the Company signed a joint development agreement with Zhongji Pufa Real Estate Co. According to this agreement, the Company has the right to develop the Guangxinglu Project, located in the Putuo district, Shanghai, PRC. This project covers a site area of approximately 2,502 square meters for the development of one apartment building.

 

SHDEW was established in June 2013 with its business as a skincare and cosmetic company. SHDEW is developing its own skincare products as well as improving its online ecommerce platform. SHDEW sells products under its own brands as well as the products of third parties. The products include skincare, cosmetics, personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, skin care devices and apparel. SHDEW is developing its own online shopping platform where consumers can purchase its cosmetics and skincare products. The app is expected to be in operation in mid 2016.

 

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

The Company evaluated all recent accounting pronouncements issued and determined that the adoption of these pronouncements would not have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

 

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805) Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The amendments in this update clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects many areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and should be applied prospectively on or after the effective date. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update.

 

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash, which requires restricted cash to be presented with cash and cash equivalents on the statement of cash flows and disclosure of how the statement of cash flows reconciles to the balance sheet if restricted cash is shown separately from cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-18 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its financial statements.

 

In August, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force). The ASU is intended to reduce diversity in practice in the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments by providing guidance on eight specific cash flow issues. The ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is permitted, including adoption during an interim period. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our consolidated statement of cash flows.

 

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In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, which provides guidance on determining when and how to disclose going-concern uncertainties in the financial statements. ASU 2014-15 requires management to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date the financial statements are issued. An entity must provide certain disclosures if conditions or events raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-15 on the Company's financial statements and disclosures.

 

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements. These financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities and revenues and expenses, to disclose contingent assets and liabilities on the date of the consolidated financial statements, and to disclose the reported amounts of revenues and expenses incurred during the financial reporting period. The most significant estimates and assumptions include revenue recognition, and the useful lives and impairment of property and equipment, and investment properties, the valuation of real estate property under development, the recognition of government subsidies, and the provisions for income taxes. We continue to evaluate these estimates and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We rely on these evaluations as the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates. Some of our accounting policies require higher degrees of judgment than others in their application. We believe critical accounting policies as disclosed in this Form 10-Q reflect the more significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of our consolidated financial statements. We believe there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates.

 

The following critical accounting policies rely upon assumptions and estimates and were used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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 provides confirmation to us in order to invoice them accordingly. We normally receive the commission at the time when the property developer receives a portion of the sales proceeds from the buyer (i) in accordance with the terms of the relevant property sales agreement, or (ii) the balance of the bank loan to the buyer has been funded, or (iii) recognized under the sales schedule or (iv) other specific items of agency sales agreement with the 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, fees associated to services are fixed or determinable, and collection of the fees is assured.

 

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 ASC 976-605 “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” (Formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 66) (“ASC 976-605”). The commission revenue on underwriting sales is recognized when sales have been consummated. Generally, this occurs 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 income deferred.

 

All revenues represent gross revenues less sales and business taxes.

 

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Real Estate Property under Development

 

Real estate property under development, which consists of residential unit sites and commercial and residential unit sites under development, is stated at the lower of carrying amounts or fair value less selling costs.

 

Expenditures for land development, including cost of land use rights, deed tax, pre-development costs and engineering costs, are capitalized and allocated to development projects by the specific identification method. Costs are allocated to specific units within a project based on the ratio of the sales value of units to the estimated total sales value multiplied by the total project costs.

 

Costs of amenities transferred to buyers are allocated as common costs of the project that are allocated to specific units as a component of total construction costs. For amenities retained by the Company, costs in excess of the related fair value of the amenity are also treated as common costs. Results of operations of amenities retained by the Company are included in current operating results.

 

In accordance with ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment” (“ASC 360”), real estate property under development is subject to valuation adjustments when the carrying amount exceeds fair value. An impairment loss is recognized only if the carrying amount of the assets is not recoverable and exceeds fair value. The carrying amount is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the assets.

 

Government Subsidies

 

Government subsidies include cash subsidies received by the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC from local governments.

 

In recognizing the benefit of government subsidies in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company considers intended use of and restrictions of the subsidy, the requirements for the receipt of funds, and whether or not the incentive is given for immediate financial support, or to encourage activities such as land development in specified area. Each grant is evaluated to determine the propriety of classification on the consolidated statements of operations and consolidated balance sheets. Those grants that are substantively reimbursements of specified costs are matched with those costs and recorded as a reduction in costs. Those benefits that are more general in nature or driven by business performance measures are classified as revenue.

 

The government subsidy received by the Company is given to reimburse the land acquisition costs and certain construction costs incurred for its property development project in Linyi. The subsidy is repayable if the Company fails to complete the subsidized property development project by the agreed date. The Company recorded the subsidy received as a deferred government subsidy on its consolidated balance sheets.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

 

The Company recognizes tax benefits that satisfy a greater than 50% probability threshold and provides for the estimated impact of interest and penalties for such tax benefits. The Company did not incur any interest or penalties related to potential underpaid income tax expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

We provide the following discussion and analyses of our changes in financial condition and results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2016 with comparisons to the period ended March 31, 2015.

 

Revenue

 

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

 

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   Three months ended March 31 
   2016   % to total   2015   % to total   % change 
Agency sales   225,611    34    1,057,413    76    (78)
Property management   404,861    61    338,005    24    20 
Service sales   34,909    5    -    -    - 
Net revenue   665,381    100    1,395,418    100    (52)

 

The net revenue in the first quarter of 2016 was $665,381, a decreased by 52% from $1,395,418 in the first quarter of 2015. In the first quarter of 2016, agency sales represented 34% of net revenue, service sales represented 5% of net revenue and property management represented 61% of net revenue. The decrease in net revenue in the first quarter of 2016 was mainly due to the decrease in our agency sales.

 

Agency sales

 

Agency sales represented 34% of our net revenue in the first quarter of 2016 and revenue from agency sales decreased by 78% compared with same period in 2015. The decrease in agency sales was due to taking in fewer projects.

 

Because of our diverse market locations, the agency business operation’s market fluctuations risk has been lowered in 2016. We are continually seeking stable growth in our agency sales business in 2016, however, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so.

 

Property Management

 

Property management represented 61% of our revenue in the first quarter of 2016 and revenue from property management increased by 20% compared with same period in 2015.

 

Service sales

 

Service sales’ net revenue was $34,909, which represented 5% of our net revenue in the first quarter of 2016.

 

Cost of Revenue

 

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

 

   Three months ended March 31, 
   2016   % to total   2015   % to total   % change 
Agency sales   247,175    36    395,956    54    (38)
Property management   350,880    52    336,944    46    4 
Service sales   84,082    12    -    -    - 
Cost of revenue   682,137    100    732,900    100    (7)

 

The cost of revenue in the first quarter of 2016 was $682,137, a decrease of 7% from $732,900 in the same period in 2015. In the first quarter of 2016, cost of agency sales represented 36% of cost of revenue, cost of service sales represented 12% of cost of revenue and cost of property management represented 52% of cost of revenue. The decrease in cost of revenue in first quarter of 2016 was mainly due to the decrease in our cost of agency sales.

 

Agency sales

 

The cost of revenue for agency sales in the first quarter, 2016 was $247,175, an decrease of 38% from $395,956 in the same period in 2015. This decrease was mainly due to the decrease in salary expenses and office expenses.

 

Property management

 

The cost of revenue for property management in the first quarter of 2016 was $350,880, slightly increased by 4% from $336,944 in the same period in 2015.

 

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Service sales

 

The cost of revenue for service sales in the first quarter of 2016 was $84,082, which represented 12% of the cost of revenue.

 

Operating Expenses

 

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

 

   Three months ended March 31, 
   2016   % to total   2015   % to total   % change 
Agency sales   117,610    32    151,507    27    (22)
Property management   67,409    18    50,060    9    34 
Property development   172,912    47    183,199    33    (6)
Service sales   12,824    3    176,421    31    (93)
Operating expenses   370,755    100    561,187    100    (34)

 

The operating expenses in the first quarter of 2016 were $370,755, a decrease of 34% from $561,187 in the same period of 2015. This was mainly due to fewer agency sales. In the first quarter of 2016, agency sales represented 32% of operating expenses, property management represented 18% of operating expenses and property development represented 47% of operating expenses.

 

Agency sales

 

The operating expenses for agency sales in the first quarter of 2016 were $117,610, a decrease of 34% from $178,189 in the same period in 2015.

 

Property management

 

The operating expenses for property management in the first quarter of 2016 were $67,409, an increase of 188% from $23,378 in the same period in 2015.

 

Property development

 

The operating expenses for property development in the first quarter of 2016 were $172,912, a decrease of 6% from $183,199 in the same period in 2015.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

The general and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2016 were $808,290, a decrease of 25% from $1,080,637 in the same period in 2015. This decrease was mainly due to a decrease in staff cost and professional service fee.

 

Interest Expenses

 

Interest expenses in the first quarter of 2016 were $809,865, an increase of 24% from $650,819 in the same period in 2015. The interest expenses were mainly incurred for bank loans, promissory notes payable and amount due to directors. This increase was mainly due to repayment of bank loans amount due to directors and promissory notes payable.

 

Equity in Net Gain (loss) of Affiliates

 

Equity in net gain in the first quarter of 2016 was $2,127,131, an increase of 1,095% from net loss of $213,865 in the same period in 2015. The equity in net gain (loss) of affiliates was mainly the investment value variety of WHYYL and SHDEW. This increase was mainly due to equity gain of SHDEW.

 

Other Income, Net

 

Other income in the first quarter of 2016 was $3,150,737, an increase of 1,366% from loss of $248,827 in the same period in 2015. This increase was mainly due to disposal of our office property of fixed assets.

 

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Major Related Party Transaction

 

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.

 

On December 26, 2015, SHSY and SHDEW entered into an asset purchase agreement, pursuant to which SHSY sold approximately 1,619.30 square meters of office spaces to SHDEW. The purchase price for the office space was RMB 51,820,480 (approximately USD $7,978,273.19 using the 12/31/2015 exchange rate of RMB 6.4951 per USD $1). This office space was initially purchased for RMB 42,476,600 (approximately USD $6,539,791.53 using the 12/31/2015 exchange rate of RMB 6.4951 per USD $1). Prior to the sale, SHSY obtained an independent appraisal which concluded that the value of the office space less than the ultimate sale price. On February 16, 2016, SHDEW and SHSY entered into a supplementary agreement to the asset purchase agreement, pursuant to which SHDEW agreed to pay SHSY RMB 8,096,950 (approximately USD $1,236,037.82) as a reimbursement for fixtures previously installed in the office space. The deal was closed in February 2016.

 

Amounts due to directors

 

The total amounts due to directors for March 31, 2016 was $10,806,591. The amounts due are as follows:

 

Amount due to Lin Chi-Jung

 

The balances are unsecured, interest-free and have no fixed term of repayment.

 

The advances together with unpaid interest as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were $10,730,164 and $10,908,905, respectively. The balances are unsecured and interest bearing at rates ranging from 18% to 30% per annum.

 

Amount due to Lin Hsin Hung

 

The amount of $76,426 represents the salary payable to Lin Hsin Hung.

 

Amount due from affiliates

 

The amount of $2,543,075 was due from WHYYL, our Wuhan project development company.

 

Amount due to affiliate

 

A balance of $36,983,184 was due to JXSY of $16,443,024, SHDEW of $20,520,969, SHXG of $19,191.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

In the first quarter of 2016, our principal sources of cash were revenues from our agency sales and property management business, as well as the cash receipt from sale of the office property of fixed assets. Most of our cash resources were used to fund our property development investment and revenue related expenses, such as salaries and commissions paid to the sales force, daily administrative expenses and the maintenance of regional offices.

 

We ended the period with a cash position of $5,917,825.

 

The Company’s operating activities used cash in the amount of $751,278, which was primarily attributable to the real estate property development.

 

The Company’s investing activities provided cash resources of $8,154,065, which was primarily attributable to the disposal of office property of fixed assets.

 

The Company’s financing activities used cash resources of $2,264,344, which was primarily attributable to repayment of promissory notes and bank loan.

 

The potential cash needs for 2016 would be the repayments of our bank loans and promissory notes, the rental guarantee payments and promissory deposits for various property projects as well as our development projects in Wuhan, GXL project and Linyi.

 

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Capital Resources

 

We currently have four bank loans payable, including an $464,310 (RMB3,000,000) loan, an $18,572,401 (RMB120,000,000) loan and $4,024,020 (RMB26,000,000) loan. The RMB3,000,000 loan have been extended to March 2017, and the RMB26,000,000 loan will be repaid by May 31, 2016. The RMB120,000,000 loan will mature in December 2017. Another loan of $7,764,781(RMB50,169,802) has been extended for another three years and will be in June 2019.

 

As of March 31, 2016, promissory notes in the principal amount of $1,482,323 were in default compared to promissory notes in the principal amount of $1,461,412 that were in default as of December 31, 2015.

 

Taking into account of our cash position, available credit facilities and cash generated from operating activities, we believe that we have sufficient funds to operate our existing business for the next twelve months. 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 or obtain funds that are with terms satisfactory to management and our board of directors.

 

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

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

 

A.Material weaknesses

 

As discussed in Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, we identified one material weakness in the design and operation of our internal controls. The material weakness is related to the Company’s accounting department personnel having limited knowledge and experience in U.S. GAAP. In response to the above identified material weakness and to continue strengthening the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, we are going to undertake the following remediation initiatives:

 

·hiring additional personnel with sufficient knowledge and experience in U.S. GAAP; and
·providing ongoing training course in U.S. GAAP to existing personnel, including our Chief Financial Officer and Financial Controller.

 

Since the first quarter of 2015, additional qualified accounting personnel have been hired and put into place to assist preparation of financial information, as required for interim and annual reporting, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. As the newly implemented remediation activities have not operated for a sufficient period of time to demonstrate operating effectiveness, we will continue to monitor and assess our remediation activities to ensure that the aforementioned material weakness is remediated.

 

B.Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. The Company’s management, with the participation of its principal executive and financial officers, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon that evaluation and solely due to the unpremeditated material weakness  described above, the Company’s principal executive and financial officers have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective for the purpose for which they were designed as of the end of such period. As a result of this conclusion, the financial statements for the period covered by this report were prepared with particular attention to the unpremeditated material weakness previously disclosed. Accordingly, management believes that the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report fairly present, in all material respects, the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows as of and for the periods presented, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, notwithstanding the unpremeditated weaknesses.

 

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C.Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Since the first quarter of 2015, we put into place additional qualified accounting personnel to address the aforementioned material weakness. This action strengthened our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

Except for the above, there was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that was identified in connection with such evaluation that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

There have been no material developments in any legal proceedings since the disclosures contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Not applicable.

 

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

 

None.

 

ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit    
Number   Description
     
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.
     
101   XBRL data files of Financial Statements and Notes contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

* Filed herewith

 

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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: December 20, 2017  
  By: /s/ Lin, Chi-Jung  
    Lin, Chi-Jung, Chief Executive Officer  
       
  Date: December 20, 2017  
  By: /s/ Mi, Yong Jun  
    Mi, Yong Jun, Chief Financial Officer  

 

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