Yangtze River Port & Logistics Ltd - Quarter Report: 2019 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019

☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from ______________ to _____________

Commission file number:   001-38062

YANGTZE RIVER PORT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(646) 861-3315

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:

As of  November 8, 2019, there were 179,528,638 shares of $0.0001 par value common stock issued and outstanding.

FORM 10-Q

YANGTZE RIVER PORT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED

INDEX

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

YANGTZE RIVER PORT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018

1. ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Yangtze River Port and Logistics Limited (the “Company” or “Yangtze River”) and its subsidiaries, Energetic Mind Limited (“Energetic Mind”), Ricofeliz Capital (HK) Limited (“Ricofeliz Capital”), and Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Logistics Co., Ltd. (“Wuhan Newport”).

The Company, formerly named as Yangtze River Development Limited, Kirin International Holding, Inc., and Ciglarette, Inc., was incorporated in the State of Nevada on December 23, 2009. The Company was a development stage company and has not generated significant revenue since inception to March 1, 2011.

On March 1, 2011, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement that Kirin China Holding Limited (“Kirin China”) became the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary. Kirin China engaged in the development and sales of residential and commercial real estate properties, and development of land lots in People’s Republic of China (“China”, or the “PRC”).

On December 19, 2015, the Company completed a share exchange (the “Share Exchange”) with Energetic Mind and all the shareholders of Energetic Mind, whereby Yangtze River acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Energetic Mind, in exchange for 151,000,000 shares of Yangtze River’s common stock, which constituted approximately 88% of its issued and outstanding shares on a fully-diluted basis of Yangtze River immediately after the consummation of the Share Exchange, and an 8% convertible note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $150,000,000. As a result of the Share Exchange, Energetic Mind became Yangtze River’s wholly-owned subsidiary and Jasper Lake Holdings Limited (“Jasper”), the former shareholder of Energetic Mind, became Yangtze River’s controlling stockholder. The Share Exchange transaction with Energetic Mind was treated as an acquisition, with Energetic Mind as the accounting acquirer and Yangtze River as the acquired party. The financial statements before the date of the Share Exchange are those of Energetic Mind with the results of the Company being condensed consolidated from the date of the Share Exchange.

Energetic Mind owns 100% of Ricofeliz Capital and operates its business through its subsidiary Wuhan Newport.

Wuhan Newport was a wholly owned subsidiary of Wuhan Renhe Group Co., Ltd. (the “Wuhan Renhe”), a company incorporated in the PRC as at September 23, 2002. On July 13, 2015, Wuhan Renhe transferred all of the equity interests of the Company to Ricofeliz Capital, a company incorporated in Hong Kong on March 25, 2015. Ricofeliz Capital was incorporated by Energetic Mind, a company incorporated in British Virgin Islands (“BVI”). Energetic Mind was incorporated by Mr. Liu Xiangyao on January 2, 2015, and was subsequently purchased by various companies incorporated in BVI or the United States of America (“USA”), among whom Jasper became its 64% owner. Jasper was 100% owned by Mr. Liu Xiangyao, a Hong Kong citizen.

The major assets of Wuhan Newport include land lots for developing commercial buildings that are in line with the principal activities of Kirin China.

On December 31, 2015, the Company entered into certain stock purchase and business sale agreements (the “Agreements”) with Kirin Global Enterprises, Inc. (the “Purchaser”), a California corporation and an entity controlled by a former officer and director of the Company whereby the Company sold its interest in certain subsidiaries (see Note 11) for an aggregate of $75,000,002 (the “Sale”).

Pursuant to the terms of the Agreements, Jasper agreed to finance the Sale by reducing Company’s financial obligations of the Note by an aggregate of $75,000,000. In addition, the Purchaser agreed to pay the remaining two dollars in cash.

Upon completion of the Sale, the Company operates its business solely through its subsidiary Wuhan Newport, primarily engaging in the business as a port logistic center located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River in the PRC.

On April 16, 2019, the Company entered into a Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (the “Agent”), pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell from time to time up to an aggregate of $100,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Placement Shares”), through the Agent. The offer and sale of the Placement Shares, if any, will be made through a prospectus supplement, dated April 16, 2019, to the prospectus included in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-223788) (the “Registration Statement”), which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 13, 2018. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general working capital purposes.

On July 2, 2019, the Company acquired Mega Ample Investment Limited (“Mega Ample”), a company incorporated in the BVI as at December 2, 2016. Mega Ample is an investment holding company and owns 100% of Ricofeliz Holding & Development Limited (“Ricofeliz Holding”), a company incorporated in Hong Kong as at January 9, 2017. Ricofeliz Holding was inactive.

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EDP Transaction

On December 26, 2017, the company entered into an agreement with shareholders holding 100% of the equity interest of Wuhan Economic Development Port Limited (the “Acquiree” or “EDP”) to acquire all the interests of Acquiree; and the Acquiree Shareholders will acquire all the equity interest held by the Company in Energetic Mind. Energetic Mind holds 100% interest in Ricofeliz Capital that holds 100% capital stock of Wuhan Newport.

Upon execution of the Purchase Agreement, the Acquiree will undergo reorganization. As a result of the reorganization, the Acquiree has become a limited liability company. It will be held by a Hong Kong company, which will be 100% owned by a BVI entity.

The closing of the transaction is conditioned upon satisfaction of due diligence by both parties, the completion of auditing of the financial statements of the Acquiree, and the approval of relevant regulatory agencies.

The consideration of the acquisition transaction will be first offset against both parties of the target companies leaving the balance of RMB 600 million (or approximately $91 million) to be paid by the Company to the Acquiree Shareholders. Refundable deposit of RMB 30 million shall be paid to the Acquiree Shareholders upon initial due diligence and auditing. The remaining RMB 570 million shall be paid at closing in cash or in the form of a 7% convertible note.

The closing deadline of the transaction was originally March 31, 2018 and was extended three times to April 30, 2018, May 31, 2018 and finally, July 31, 2018. The Transaction has not been closed and the Company and the Acquiree Shareholders, the representative of the shareholders of Wuhan Port have failed to reach an agreement to further extend the closing deadline for the transaction. Accordingly, the parties have terminated the said purchase agreement and the transaction.

Spin-off Transaction

On January 30, 2018, the Company incorporated Yangtze River Blockchain Logistics Limited (“Blockchain Logistics”)(formerly known as Avenal River Limited) in the British Virgin Islands. Blockchain Logistics owns all of the shares of Ricofeliz Investment (China) Limited, a Hong Kong company, which in turn owns 100% of the equity interest of Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Trading Limited, a PRC company.

On February 15, 2018, the majority of the Company’s shareholders and the Board of Directors resolved that 1 share of Blockchain Logistics will be issued for every 1 share held by Yangtze River Port and Logistics Limited “YRIV” (the “Spin-off Transaction”).

On April 24, 2018, due to the potential costs related to the Spin-off Transaction and the fact that the Company’s board of directors has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company not to proceed with the Spin-off Transaction.

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Armada Transaction

On October 6, 2016 and November 23, 2016 the Company, by and among Armada Enterprises GP (“Armada”) and Wight International Construction, LLC (“Wight”), entered into (i) a Contribution, Conveyance and Assumption Agreement (“Contribution Agreement”) dated October 3, 2016 and its first and second addendums and (ii) an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement dated November 16, 2016 (collectively with the Contribution Agreement, the “Agreements” or “Transaction”), whereby the Company acquired 100 million preferred B membership units, which will be ultimately converted into 100 million LP units in Armada Enterprises LP and in exchange, the Company issued a $500 million convertible promissory note (“Note”) and 50,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to Wight. As result of the Transaction and the conversion of the Note on November 17, 2016, Wight owns 100,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock representing 36.73% of the Company’s voting power; the Company owns 100 million preferred B membership units in Wight representing 62.5% non-voting equity interest in Wight.

Under the terms of the Transaction, at the first closing, Wight was required to provide an aggregate total of $200 million, consisting $50 million in Working Capital and $150 million in Construction Funding, to the Company by January 18, 2017. Wight did not provide the funding on January 18, 2017 and the Company gave Notice of Default and Request for Cure. Wight proposed to provide $50 million in Working Capital on or before February 15, 2017 and secure $150 million in Construction Funding on or before March 15, 2017. Wight failed to provide the $50 million in Working Capital as proposed by February 15, 2017. Therefore, the Company, on February 24, 2017 determined to terminate the Transaction for non-performance by Wight pursuant to the Agreements executed among the Company, Armada and Wight. Pursuant to the Agreements, the termination of the Transaction calls for the immediate return of the 100,000,000 shares of common stock issued by the Company to Wight. On February 27, 2017, the Company issued a Notice of Termination to Wight and demanded the return of the 100,000,000 shares of common stock according to the Agreements. The Company reserves the right to pursue any further legal action with respect to Armada and Wight’s default.

Under the terms of the Armada Agreement, at the first closing, Wight was required to provide an aggregate total of $200 million, $50 million in Working Capital and $150 million in Construction Funding, to us by January 18, 2017. Wight did not provide the funding on January 18, 2017 and we gave Notice of Default and Request for Cure. Wight proposed to provide $50 million in Working Capital on or before February 15, 2017 and secure $150 million in Construction Funding on or before March 15, 2017. Wight failed to provide the $50 million in Working Capital as proposed by February 15, 2017.

On February 24, 2017, due to Wight’s nonperformance and nonpayment of $50 million for the First Financing, the Company decided to unwind Armada Financing. Pursuant to Armada Agreement, the termination of the Armada Agreement calls for the immediate return of the 100,000,000 shares of common stock issued by the Company to Wight. On February 27, 2017, the Company issued a notice of termination of contract to Wight. As at March 1, 2017, the Company cancelled the 100,000,000 shares of common stocks issued to Wight.

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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1 Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”).  

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of all the subsidiaries. All transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated upon consolidation.

The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets are presented unclassified because the time required to complete real estate projects and the Company’s working capital considerations usually stretch for more than one-year period.

2.2 Use of estimates

The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, management reviews these estimates using the currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may cause the Company to revise its estimates. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include: (i) the allowance for doubtful debts; (ii) accrual of estimated liabilities; (iii) contingencies; (iv) deferred tax assets; (v) impairment of long-lived assets; (vi) useful lives of property plant and equipment; and (vii) real estate property refunds and compensation payables.

2.3 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and bank deposits with original maturities of three and nine months or less, which are unrestricted as to withdrawal and use the Company maintains accounts at banks and has not experienced any losses from such concentrations.

2.4 Property and equipment

The property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The depreciation is computed on a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets with 5% salvage value. Estimated useful lives of property and equipment are stated in Note 7.

The Company eliminates the cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or otherwise retired from the accounts and includes any gain or loss in the statement of income. The Company charges maintenance, repairs and minor renewals directly to expenses as incurred; major additions and betterment to equipment are capitalized.

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2.5 Impairment of long-lived assets

The Company applies the provisions of ASC No. 360 Sub topic 10, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (ASC 360- 10) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). ASC 360-10 requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable through the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets. Whenever any such impairment exists, an impairment loss will be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value.

The Company tests long-lived assets, including property and equipment and finite lived intangible assets, for impairment at least annually or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event or when circumstances indicate that the net carrying amount is greater than its fair value. Assets are grouped and evaluated at the lowest level for their identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets. The Company considers historical performance and future estimated results in its evaluation of potential impairment and then compares the carrying amount of the asset to the future estimated cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows, the Company measures the amount of impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to its fair value. The estimation of fair value is generally measured by discounting expected future cash flows as the rate the Company utilizes to evaluate potential investments. The Company estimates fair value based on the information available in making whatever estimates, judgments and projections are considered necessary. There were no impairment losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

2.6 Fair values of financial instruments

ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments (“Topic 825”) requires disclosure of fair value information of financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheets, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments. Topic 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial assets and liabilities from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts do not represent the underlying value of the Company.

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, financial instruments of the Company primarily comprise of cash, accrued interest receivables, other receivables, short-term bank loans, deposits payables and accrued expenses, which were carried at cost on the balance sheets, and carrying amounts approximated their fair values because of their generally short maturities.

2.7 Convertible notes

In accordance with ASC subtopic 470-20, the convertible notes are initially carried at the principal amount of the convertible notes. Debt premium or discounts, which are the differences between the carrying value and the principal amount of convertible notes at the issuance date, together with related debts issuance cost, are subsequently amortized using effective interest method as adjustments to interest expense from the debt issuance date to its first redemption date. Convertible notes are classified as a current liability if they are or will be callable by the Company or puttable by the debt holders within one year from the balance sheet date, even though liquidation may not be expected within that period.

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2.8 Foreign currency translation and transactions

The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in the U.S. dollar (US$), which is the Company’s reporting currency. Yangtze River, Energetic Mind, and Ricofeliz Capital uses US$ as its functional currency. Wuhan Newport uses Renminbi Yuan (“RMB”) as its functional currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the functional currency rate ruling at the date of transaction. Any differences between the initially recorded amount and the settlement amount are recorded as a gain or loss on foreign currency transaction in the statements of operations.

In accordance with ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters, the Company translated the assets and liabilities into US$ using the rate of exchange prevailing at the applicable balance sheet date and the statements of operations and cash flows are translated at an average rate during the reporting period.  Adjustments resulting from the translation are recorded in owners’ equity as part of accumulated other comprehensive income.

2.9 Revenue recognition

The Company recognizes revenue from steel trading when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured.

Real estate sales are reported in accordance with the provisions of ASC 360-20, Property, Plant and Equipment, Real Estate Sales.

Revenue from the sales of completed properties and properties where the construction period is twelve months or less is recognized by the full accrual method when (a) sale is consummated; (b) the buyer’s initial and continuing involvements are adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property; (c) the receivable is not subject to future subordination; (d) the Company has transferred to the buyer the usual risks and rewards of ownership in a transaction that is in substance a sale and does not have a substantial continuing involvement with the property. A sale is not considered consummated until (a) the parties are bound by the terms of a contract or agreement, (b) all consideration has been exchanged, (c) any permanent financing for which the seller is responsible has been arranged, (d) all conditions precedent to closing have been performed. Fair value of buyer’s payments to be received in future periods pursuant to sales contract is classified under accounts receivable. Sales transactions not meeting all the conditions of the full accrual method are accounted for using the deposit method of accounting. Under the deposit method, all costs are capitalized as incurred, and payments received from the buyer are recorded as a deposit liability.

Revenue and profit from the sale of development properties where the construction period is more than twelve months is recognized by the percentage-of-completion method on the sale of individual units when the following conditions are met: (a)construction is beyond a preliminary stage; (b) the buyer is committed to the extent of being unable to require a refund except for non-delivery of the unit; (c) sufficient units have already been sold to assure that the entire property will not revert to rental property; (d) sales prices are collectible and (e) aggregate sales proceeds and costs can be reasonably estimated. If any of these criteria are not met, proceeds are accounted for as deposits until the criteria are met and/or the sale consummated.

The Company has not generated any revenue from the sales of real estate property for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

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2.10 Real estate capitalization and cost allocation

Real estate property completed and real estate properties and land lots under development consist of commercial units under construction and units completed. Properties under development or completed are stated at cost or estimated net realizable value, whichever is lower. Cost capitalization of development and redevelopment activities begins during the predevelopment period, which we define as the activities that are necessary to begin the development of the property. We cease capitalization upon substantial completion of the project, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. We also cease capitalization when activities necessary to prepare the property for its intended use have been suspended. Costs include costs of land use rights, direct development costs, interest on indebtedness, construction overhead and indirect project costs. The Company acquires land use rights with lease terms of 40 years through government sale transaction. Land use rights are divided and transferred to customers after the Company delivers properties. The Company capitalizes payments for obtaining the land use rights, and allocates to specific units within a project based on units’ gross floor area. Costs of land use rights for the purpose of property development are not amortized. Other costs are allocated to units within a project based on the ratio of the sales value of units to the estimated total sales value.

2.11 Capitalization of interest

In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, interest incurred during construction is capitalized to properties under development. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, $nil and $nil were capitalized as properties under development, respectively.

2.12 Advertising expenses

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred, or the first time the advertising takes place, in accordance with ASC 720-35, Advertising Costs. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded advertising expenses of $nil and $nil , respectively.

2.13 Share-based compensation

The Company grants restricted shares to its non-employee consultants. Awards granted to non-employees are measured at fair value at the earlier of the commitment date or the date the services are completed, and are recognized using graded vesting method over the period the service is provided.

2.14 Income taxes

Current income taxes are provided for in accordance with the laws of the relevant taxing authorities. As part of the process of preparing unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company is required to estimate its income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements at each year-end and tax loss carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates applicable for the differences that are expected to affect taxable income.

The Company adopts a more likely than not threshold and a two-step approach for the tax position measurement and financial statement recognition. Under the two-step approach, the first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained, including resolution of related appeals or litigation process, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any uncertain tax position.

2.15 Land Appreciation Tax (“LAT”)

In accordance with the relevant taxation laws in the PRC, the Company is subject to LAT based on progressive rates ranging from 30% to 60% on the appreciation of land value, which is calculated as the proceeds of sales of properties less deductible expenditures, including borrowing costs and all property development expenditures. LAT is prepaid at 1% to 2% of the pre-sales proceeds each year as required by the local tax authorities, and is settled generally after the construction of the real estate project is completed and majority of the units are sold. The Company provides LAT as expensed when the related revenue is recognized based on estimate of the full amount of applicable LAT for the real estate projects in accordance with the requirements set forth in the relevant PRC laws and regulations. LAT would be included in income tax expense in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

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2.16 Earnings (loss) per share

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding during the period for convertible notes under if-convertible method, if dilutive. Potential common shares are not included in the denominator of the diluted earnings per share calculation when inclusion of such shares would be anti-dilutive, such as in a period in which a net loss is recorded.

2.17 Comprehensive loss

Comprehensive loss includes net income (loss) and foreign currency adjustments. Comprehensive loss is reported in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as presented on the consolidated balance sheets are the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments.

2.18 Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to loss contingencies, such as legal proceedings and claims arising out of its business, that cover a wide range of matters, including, among others, government investigations and tax matters. In accordance with ASC No. 450 Sub topic 20, “Loss Contingencies”, the Company records accruals for such loss contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.

2.19 Recently issued accounting pronouncements

The Company does not believe other recently issued but not yet effective accounting standards from ASU 2019-07, if currently adopted, would have a material effect of the consolidated financial position, results of operation and cash flows.

3. RISKS

(a) Liquidity risk

The Company is exposed to liquidity risk which is risk that it is unable to provide sufficient capital resources and liquidity to meet its commitments and business needs. Liquidity risk is controlled by the application of financial position analysis and monitoring procedures.

(b) Foreign currency risk

A majority of the Company’s operating activities and a significant portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities are denominated in RMB, which is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. All foreign exchange transactions take place either through the Peoples’ Bank of China (“PBOC”) or other authorized financial institutions at exchange rates quoted by PBOC. Approval of foreign currency payments by the PBOC or other regulatory institutions requires submitting a payment application form together with suppliers’ invoices and signed contracts. The value of RMB is subject to changes in central government policies and to international economic and political developments affecting supply and demand in the China Foreign Exchange Trading System market.

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4. OTHER ASSETS AND RECEIVABLES

Other assets and receivables as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of:

Business tax and LAT are payable each year at 5% and 1% - 2% respectively of customer deposits received. The Company recognizes sales related business tax and LAT in the income statement to the extent that they are proportionate to the revenue recognized each period. Any excessive amounts of business and LAT liabilities recognized at period-end pursuant to tax laws and regulations over the amounts recognized in the income statement are capitalized in prepayments and will be expensed in subsequent periods.

5. REAL ESTATE PROPERTY COMPLETED

The account balance and components of the real estate property completed were as follows:

As of September 30, 2019, the sole and wholly owned developing project of the Company is called Wuhan Centre China Grand Steel Market (Phase 1) Commercial Building in the south of Hans Road, Wuhan Yangluo Economic Development Zone with approximately 222,496.6 square meters of total construction area. Since June 2009, the Company commenced the construction of the project that funded through a combination of bank loans and advances from shareholders. The Company has obtained certificates representing titles of the land use rights used for the development of the project. As of September 30, 2019, the Company has completed the construction of four buildings covering area of approximately 35,350.4 square meters of construction area. The Company values the real estate assets based on estimates using present value by quoted prices for comparable real estate projects.

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6. REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES AND LAND LOTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT

The components of real estate properties and land lots under development were as follows:

The investments in undeveloped land were acquired in September, 2007. The Company leases the land under land use right leases with various terms from the PRC government, and does not have ownership of the underlying land.

As of September 30, 2019, the Company has three buildings under development of the project described in Note 5 covering area of approximately 57,450.4 square meters of construction area.

Land use right with net book value of $164,632,831, including in real estate held for development and land lots undeveloped were pledged as collateral for the financial institution loan as at September 30, 2019. (See Note 10)

7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

The Company’s property and equipment used to conduct day-to-day business are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation expenses are calculated using straight-line method over the estimated useful life with 5% of estimated salvage value below:

Depreciation expense totaled $604 and $5,370, respectively for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. Depreciation expense totaled $2,239 and $16,591, respectively for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

8. OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES 

Other payables and accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of:

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9. REAL ESTATE PROPERTY REFUND AND COMPENSATION PAYABLE

During the years 2012 and 2011, the Company signed 443 binding agreements of sales of commercial offices of the project with floor area of 22,790 square meters to unrelated purchasers (the transactions or the real estate sales transactions). The Company received deposits and considerations from the purchasers as required by the agreements. The construction commenced in the 2010, which was originally expected to be delivered to customers in late of 2012. No revenue was recognized from the sales of the commercial offices due to the reason stated below.

Owing to commercial reasons, the Company decided to terminate the agreements made for the sale of the real estate properties in relation to the project of Wuhan Centre China Grand Market. According to the agreements of sales, the Company is obliged to compensate the purchaser at a rate equal to 6% per annum or 0.05% per day on the deposits paid. In the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred $339,459 and $347,562 compensation expenses which were included in general and administrative expenses. In the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred $ 1,039,265 and $1,092,591 compensation expenses which were included in general and administrative expenses.

As at September 30, 2019, 375 out of 443 agreements were cancelled, and no completed office (or real estate certificate) has been delivered to the purchaser. The Company is still in the progress of negotiating with the purchasers for the cancellation of the remaining agreements. The directors of the Company are of the opinion that almost all of the purchasers shall accept the cancellation. If, finally the purchaser insisted on the execution of the agreement, the Company will accept.

Real estate property refund and compensation payable represent the amount of customer deposits received and the compensation calculated in accordance with the provisions in the sales agreements. The payable consists of the followings:

10. LOANS PAYABLE

Loans are floating rate loans whose rates (2019: 6% per annum and 2018: 6% per annum) are set at 5% above the over 5 years base borrowing rate stipulated by the People’s Bank of China. Interest expenses incurred on loans payable for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $614,306 and $632,439, respectively. Interest expenses incurred on loans payable for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $1,886,039 and $1,988,129, respectively.

Land use right with net book value of $164,632,831, including in real estate held for development and land lots under development were pledged as collateral for the loan as at September 30, 2019.

The aggregate maturities of loans payable of each of years subsequent to September 30, 2019 are as follows:

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

11. CONVERTIBLE NOTES

On December 19, 2015, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $150,000,000 to Jasper, a related party, in the Share Exchange (see Note 1). The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the note is December 19, 2018.

On December 31, 2015, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreements, Jasper, financed the Purchaser for the Sale by reducing Company’s financial obligations under the Note by an aggregate of $75,000,000 (see Note 1). As a result of the Sale, the outstanding balance due to Jasper under the note was $75,000,000 plus any accrued interest.

Iliad Research and Trading L.P., [Member]

On February 5, 2018, the Company issued a non-interest convertible note in the principal amount of $4,100,000 to Iliad Research and Trading L.P., with 1,000,000 OID. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is February 4, 2019. In August 2018, an amount of $1,250,000 of the note was redeemed by an issuance of 143,119 shares of the Company. The remaining amount of the note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

Eagle Equities LLC. [Member]

On March 14, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $526,315 to Eagle Equities LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is March 14, 2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

Adar Bays LLC. [Member]

On March 14, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $526,315 to Adar Bays LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is March 14, 2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

GS Capital Partners LLC. [Member]

On April 5, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $270,000 to GS Capital Partners LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is May 5, 2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

Auctus Fund LLC. [Member]

On April 16, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $300,000 to Auctus Fund LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is April 16, 2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

TFK Investment LLC. [Member]

On April 17, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $115,000 to TFK Investment LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is April 17, 2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

Crown Bridge Partners LLC. [Member]

On April 17, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $115,000 to Crown Bridge Partners LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is April 17, 2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

Crown Bridge Partners LLC. [Member]

On May 16, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $57,500 to Crown Bridge Partners LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is May 16, 2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

Geneva Roth Remark Holdings LLC. [Member]

On May 18, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $214,000 to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $12.50 per share. The maturity date of the Note is May 18, 2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

Eagle Equities LLC. [Member]

On June 12, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $526,315 to Eagle Equities LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is June 12, 2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

Adar Bays LLC. [Member]

On June 12, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $526,315 to Adar Bays LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is June 14, 2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GS Capital Partners LLC. [Member]

On June 15, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $270,000 to GS Capital Partners LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is June 15, 2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

Crossover Capital Fund I Inc. [Member]

On June 15, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $115,789 to Crossover Capital Fund I Inc. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $15.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is June 15, 2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

Auctus Fund LLC. [Member]

On June 19, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $300,000 to Auctus Fund LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is June 19, 2019. The note was redeemed as at December 31, 2018.

Geneva Roth Remark Holdings, LLC. [Member]

On July 18, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $134,400 to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings, LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $12.50 per share. The maturity date of the Note is January 18, 2019. The note has been redeemed in January 2019.

Morningview Financial LLC. [Member]

On July 23, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $250,000 to Morningview Financial LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $12.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is January 23, 2019. The note has been redeemed in January 2019.

BHP Capital NY Inc. [Member]

On July 25, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $105,000 to BHP Capital NY Inc. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $12.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is January 25, 2019. The note has been redeemed in January 2019.

Jefferson Street Capital LLC. [Member]

On July 25, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $36,750 to Jefferson Street Capital LLC. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $12.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is January 25, 2019. The note has been redeemed in January 2019.

Crown Bridge Partners LLC. [Member]

On July 13, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $57,500 to Crown Bridge Partners. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is January 13, 2019. The note has been redeemed in January 2019.

There was no beneficial conversion feature attributable to the Note as the set conversion price of the Note was greater than the fair value of the common share price at the date of issuance. The Company has accounted for the Note in accordance with ASC 470-20, as a single instrument as a non-current liability. The Note is initially carried at the gross cash received at the issuance date.

The interest expense for the convertible note included in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations was $1,512,329 and $1,540,521, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. The interest expense for the convertible note included in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations was $4,665,640 and $3,044,673, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

The interest payable for the convertible notes included in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets was $21,346,036 and $16,878,843, respectively as at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

12. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFIT

The Company has made employee benefit contribution in accordance with Chinese relevant regulations, including retirement insurance, unemployment insurance, medical insurance, work injury insurance and birth insurance. The Company recorded the contribution in the salary and employee charges when incurred. The contributions made by the Company were $13,933 and $3,334 respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. The contributions made by the Company were $44,482 and $11,200 respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

13. INCOME TAXES

The Company was incorporated in the state of Nevada. Under the current law of Nevada, the Company is not subject to state corporate income tax. No provision for federal corporate income tax has been made in the financial statements as there are no assessable profits.

Energetic Mind and Mega Ample were incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”). Under the current law of the BVI, Energetic Mind is not subject to tax on income.

Ricofeliz Capital and Ricofeliz Holding were incorporated in Hong Kong. No provision for Hong Kong profits tax has been made in the financial statements as there are no assessable profits.

Wuhan Newport was incorporated in the PRC, was governed by the income tax law of the PRC and is subject to PRC enterprise income tax (“EIT”). The EIT rate of PRC is 25%.

Income tax expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 are summarized as follows:

A reconciliation of the income tax benefit determined at the PRC EIT income tax rate to the Company’s effective income tax benefit is as follows:

The Company evaluates the level of authority for each uncertain tax position (including the potential application of interest and penalties) based on the technical merits, and measures the unrecognized benefits associated with the tax positions. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits.

The Company does not anticipate any significant increase to its liability for unrecognized tax benefit within the next 12 months. The Company will classify interest and penalties related to income tax matters, if any, in income tax expense.

Deferred income taxes are recognized for tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements at each year-end and tax loss carry forwards. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the following approximate deferred tax assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are presented below.

The Company had net operating losses carry forward of $2,111,992 as of September 30, 2019 which will expire on various dates between December 31, 2019 and 2024.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

14. LOSS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing the net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed by adding other common stock equivalents, including non-vested common share in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for a period, if dilutive.

15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

15.1 Nature of relationships with related parties

15.2 Related party balances and transactions 

Convertible note [Member] 

Amount due to Mr Zhao Weibin were $114,893 and $119,402 as at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The amount is unsecured, interest free and does not have a fixed repayment date.

A summary of changes in the amount due to Mr Zhao Weibin is as follows:

Amount due to Mr Liu Xiangyao were $39,001,585 and $38,600,488 as at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The amount is unsecured, interest free and does not have a fixed repayment date.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A summary of changes in the amount due to Mr Liu Xiangyao is as follows:

As at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance due to Jasper under the convertible note was $75,000,000 plus any accrued interest. The interest payable to Jasper were $21,346,036 and $16,858,364 as at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Details of the convertible note are stated in Note 11.

A summary of changes in the interest payable to Jasper is as follows:

16. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSES

On December 27, 2015, the Company granted 317,345 and 340,555 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock to a number of consultants, in exchange for its legal and professional services to the Company for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. These shares were valued at $5.7 per share, the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Total compensation expense recognized in the general and administrative expenses of the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $1,808,867. Total compensation expense of approximately $1,941,163 was recognized in 2016. The shares attributable to fiscal 2015 and 2016 were issued on December 30, 2015.

On January 25, 2016, the Company granted 15,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock to a consultant, in exchange for its legal and professional services to the Company for the year 2016. These shares were valued at $4.9 per share, the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. This compensation expense of approximately $73,500 was recognized in 2016.

On May 5, 2017, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Tsz-Kit Chan (“Mr Chan”) to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer that the Company granted 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for his first year of employment. As at September 30, 2019, the Company has not issued the shares and theses shares were valued at $0.69 per share. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recognized (reversed) compensation expenses of $14,400 and ($338,000) due to the changes in the fair value of the unissued shares.

YANGTZE RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED

NOTES TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

During the period from July to September 2017, on several different dates, the Company granted 75,000 shares totally of the Company’s restricted common stock to several consultants, in exchange for its legal and professional services to the Company for the period between July 2017 and June 2018. These shares were valued at the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The compensation expense recognized in the general and administrative expenses of the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $807,683. On May 12, 2017, the Company had an agreement with Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc., that the Company granted 70,000 shares of the Company’s shares of the Company’s common stock for services rendered by Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc. As at December 31, 2017, the Company has not issued the shares and theses shares were valued at $8.82 per share. The Company recognized share based compensation of $407,519 for the year ended December 31, 2017. 

On May 12, 2017, the Company had an agreement with Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc., that the Company granted 70,000 shares of the Company’s shares of the Company’s common stock for services rendered by Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc. On May 12, 2018, the Company has issued 45,000 shares and valued at $4.60 per share. The unissued shares of 25,000 were valued at $0.69 per share as at December 31, 2018. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recognized (reversed) compensation expenses of $3,600 and ($84,500) due to the changes in the fair value of the unissued shares.

For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded share-based compensation expenses of ($18,000) and $1,275,000, respectively. Total share-based compensation (reversal) expenses recognized in the general and administrative expenses of the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was ($422,500) and $1,630,457, respectively.

17. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISKS

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, substantially all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were held by major financial institutions located in China and the US, which management believes are of high credit quality.

The Company’s operations are carried out in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC as well as by the general state of the PRC’s economy. The business may be influenced by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.

Accounts receivable [Member]

No customer accounted for more than 10% of total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

On April 17, 2018, China Construction Bank filed a civil complaint against Wuhan Newport claiming the outstanding principal and interest of bank loan totaling approximately RMB 325 million. The loan and interest payable obligations have been disclosed and accounted for in the Note 8 and Note 10. On June 15, 2018, the civil complaint was adjudicated by the Court in favor of China Construction Bank to collect delinquent amount from Wuhan Newport by enforcement. Wuhan Newport negotiated a loan restructure with the bank and in the meantime, all payments due are suspended. As a result of negotiations, the bank has not instituted enforcement proceedings.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, Wuhan Newport was also involved in other bank loan disputes and the judgments were rendered. Wuhan Newport, a subsidiary of the Company, was acting as a guarantor for certain loans taken out by a large shareholder of Wuhan Newport before it became a subsidiary of the Company. As result of judgments, the shareholder has undertaken in writing to be solely responsible for all these loans without recourse to Wuhan Newport and has entered into a repayment plan with his creditor(s). Accordingly, no enforcement actions have been instituted against Wuhan Newport and in accordance with legal opinion from PRC counsel, there are no legal or financial liability accorded to Wuhan Newport.

18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating lease commitments

For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, rental expenses under operating leases were $22,185 and $22,185, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, rental expenses under operating leases were $66,555 and $73,657, respectively.

On April 1, 2017, the Company made a lease agreement with 41 John Street Equities LLC. The term of the lease is one year, beginning on April 1, 2017 and ending on September 30, 2018. The Company made a one-time full payment of $96,135 including security deposit for the entire leasing period.

On January 16, 2018 and February 25, 2019, the Company extended the lease agreement with 41 John Street Equities LLC to March 31, 2020. The future obligations for operating leases of each years subsequent to September 30, 2019 are as follows:

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Legal proceedings

On October 24, 2018, Stenergy, LLC filed a lawsuit against the Company in the New York State Supreme Court, New York County. The two-count complaint alleges that the Company breached a contract with Stenergy, LLC and seeks damages arising from the breach, and further seeks recovery under a quantum meruit theory to obtain the reasonable value of its services performed. The Company answered the complaint with affirmative defenses on December 4, 2018. The parties are currently engaged in the discovery phase of the matter. Management believes that the Company will prevail this lawsuit, and any resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

On January 2, 2019 a class action complaint has been filed with the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York on behalf of Michael Behrendsen against the Company, Xiangyao Liu, Xin Zheng and Tsz-Kit Chan (the “Complaint”). The two-count Complaint alleges violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The Court recently entered an Order approving of lead counsel and lead plaintiff. On June 3, 2019, counsel for the lead plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint, asserting the same two causes of action, albeit with greater verbosity. The Amended Complaint alleges the defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company’s purported lease of the Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Logistics Center, the Company’s main asset, was a fabrication; (2) the Company’s only operating subsidiary, Wuhan Newport, was declared insolvent in China due to a number of default judgments against it; and (3) as a result, the defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. The class action seeks to recover damages against the defendants’ actions. On July 17, 2019, the Company filed a Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint for failure to state a claim. That motion is still pending, though it has been fully briefed. Finally, as of the date of this report, no class has yet to be certified. Management believes that the Company will prevail this lawsuit, and any resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

On January 23, 2019, the Company filed a defamation lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court, New York County, against Hindenburg Research, Nathan Anderson, ClaritySpring Securities, LLC and ClaritySpring Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) in response to their coordinated and orchestrated market manipulation scheme to disseminate false, misleading and defamatory content to the marketplace regarding the Company for the purpose of inflicting substantial reputational harm on the Company for Defendants’ own financial gain. Management believes that the Company will prevail this lawsuit, and any resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

Other than the above, the Company is not currently a party to any legal proceeding, investigation or claim which, in the opinion of the management, is likely to have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations.

The Company did not identify any other material commitment and contingency as of September 30, 2019.

19. RESTRICTED NET ASSETS

PRC laws and regulations permit payments of dividends by the Company’s subsidiary incorporated in the PRC only out of their retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. In addition, the Company’s subsidiary incorporated in the PRC are required to annually appropriate 10% of their net income to the statutory reserve prior to payment of any dividends, unless such reserve have reached 50% of their respective registered capital. In addition, registered share capital and capital reserve accounts are also restricted from withdrawal in the PRC, up to the amount of net assets held in each subsidiary. As a result of the restrictions described above and elsewhere under PRC laws and regulations, the Company’s subsidiary incorporated in the PRC are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets to the Company in the form of dividends or advances from PRC subsidiary. Such restriction amounted to $258,229,419 and $270,752,249, respectively as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Except for the above, there is no other restriction on the use of proceeds generated by the Company’s subsidiary to satisfy any obligations of the Company.

20. GOING CONCERN

As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has sustained recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations. Over the past years, the Company has been funded through a combination of bank loans and advances from shareholders. On January 29, 2016, the Company received an undertaking commitment letter provided by the Company’s majority shareholder who is willing to provide sufficient funding on an as-needed basis. In addition, the Company plans to dispose of the existing developed real estate properties with market value of approximately $42 million when the Company needs cash flows. The Company believes that, as a result of these, it currently has sufficient cash and financing commitments to meet its funding requirements for a reasonable period of time.

21. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The management evaluated all events subsequent to the balance sheet date through the date the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.

On October 17, 2019, the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council informed the Company of its decision to affirm the prior decision of the Nasdaq Hearings Panel, dated August 16, 2019, to delist the Company’s securities from The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“NASDAQ”). The suspension of trading in the shares became effective at the open of business on August 20, 2019.

There are no significant matters to make material adjustments or disclosure in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

The following discussion and analysis of the results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes to those financial statements that are included elsewhere in this Report. Our discussion includes forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, such as our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors.  See “Forward-Looking Statements.”

Overview

Yangtze River Port & Logistics Limited (formerly known as Yangtze River Development Limited) is a Nevada corporation that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary Energetic Mind Limited (“Energetic Mind”), a British Virgin Islands company. Energetic Mind holds 100% of the capital stock in Ricofeliz Capital (HK) Ltd (“Ricofeliz Capital), a Hong Kong company which in turns holds 100% of the equity interests in Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Logistics Co., Ltd (Wuhan Newport”), a wholly foreign-owned enterprise formed under the laws of the People’s Republic of China that primarily engages in the business of real estate and infrastructural development with a port logistics center located in Wuhan, Hubei Province of the PRC.

On January 30, 2018, we incorporated Yangtze River Blockchain Logistics Limited (previously known as Avenal River Limited) in the British Virgin Islands. Yangtze River Blockchain Logistics Limited owns 100% of the equity interest of Ricofeliz Investment (China) Limited, a Hong Kong company, which owns 100% of the equity interest of Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Trading Limited, a PRC company.

Situated in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, Wuhan Newport is a large infrastructure development project implemented under China’s latest “One Belt One Road” initiative and is believed to be strategically positioned in the anticipated “Pilot Free Trade Zone” of the Wuhan port, an important trading locale for China, the Middle East and Europe. The Logistics Center, which is being built by Wuhan Newport, will comprise six operating zones: a port operation area, warehouse and distribution area, cold chain logistics area, rail cargo loading area, exhibition area and business related area. The Logistics Center is also expected to provide a number of shipping berths for cargo ships of various sizes. Wuhan Newport is expected to provide domestic and foreign businesses a direct access to the anticipated Free Trade Zone in Wuhan. The project will include commercial buildings, professional logistic supply chain centers, direct access to the Yangtze River, Wuhan-Xinjiang-Europe Railway and ground transportation, storage and processing centers, IT supporting services, among others.

The Logistics Center is located within the Wuhan Newport Yangluo Port, on the upper stream of the Yangtze River, and close to the northern base of Wu Iron and Steel, China’s first mega-sized iron and steel production complex. The Logistics Center is expected to include a port terminal that will be located approximately 26.5km from the Wuhan Guan and 5.5km from the Yangluo Yangtze River Bridge. The operation area of the port is expected to consist of a riverbank of 1,039 meters with eight 5,000-to-10,000-ton berths, two of which are multi-purpose berths and the other six are general cargo berths. It is designed to be able to handle up to 5,000,000 tons of cargo annually, including up to 100,000 TEU for annual container throughput (including 20,000 TEU in freezers areas), 1,000,000 tons of iron and steel and 3,000,000 tons of general cargo.

The Logistics Center will be complemented with container storage areas, multi-functional areas, general storage areas, multi-functional warehouse and infrastructural development, including new roads, gas stations, parking areas, gas and water pipes, electricity lines and all other facilities and equipment to operate the Logistics Center. We will begin construction of the Logistics Center once we raise funds for it.

Wuhan Newport has signed a twenty-year lease agreement effective April 27, 2015, the maximum number of years permitted by the applicable PRC laws, with rights to renew at its sole discretion, to lease approximately 1,200,000 square meters of land for building logistics warehouses in support of the Logistics Center. The warehouses are expected to comprise of port terminal zones, warehouse logistics zones, cold chain supply zones and railroad loading and unloading zones. The warehouses will connect the port terminal along the Yangtze River and the railway leading to Europe, satisfying the requirement of China’s latest “One Belt, One Road” initiative. It will also be able to support large logistics companies in Wuhan and other nearby provinces which will rent the warehouses, terminals and offices within the Logistics Center.

In the meantime, we have been developing a commercial building project called the Wuhan Centre China Grand Steel Market (Phase 1) Commercial Building (“Phase 1 Project”) located in the south of Hans Road, Wuhan Yangluo Economic Development Zone which covers an approximate construction area of 222,496.6 square meters. We have been financing the Phase 1 Project with bank loans and shareholder advances. The Phase 1 Project comprises 7 buildings, of which 92,755.8 square meters have been completed. We have sold approximately 22,780 square meters of commercial building space.

Recent developments

On May 29, 2019, the Company received a delisting notification from NASDAQ indicating that the Nasdaq Regulation Staff has determined to delist the Company’s common stock from NASDAQ pursuant to Rule 5810(c)(1). The Company submitted evidence and explanations in response. On August 16, 2018, the Company received notice from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) of the Panel’s decision to delist the Company’s shares from listing on NASDAQ. Suspension of trading in the shares became effective at the open of business on August 20, 2019. NASDAQ will complete the delisting by filing a Form 25 Notification of Delisting with the Securities and Exchange Commission after applicable appeal periods have lapsed. The management of the Company believed that the Panel’s reasons for the decision were incorrect, which is unjust and unfair to the Company. On August 22, 2019, the Company sent a request to the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council (the “Review Council”) to review and reconsider the decision. On October 17, 2019, the Review Council informed the Company of its decision to affirm the prior decision of the Panel to delist the Company’s securities from NASDAQ. Following the suspension of trading, our common stock has been quoted on the OTC Markets and continues to trade under the symbol “YRIV”.

The Company intended to take a corporate action to effectuate a 10 for 1 reverse stock split, and requested the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) to make an announcement of such a corporate action, which request was denied by FINRA however, on October 18, 2019.

Factors Affecting our Operating Results 

Growth of China’s Economy. We operate and derive all of our revenue from operations in China. Economic conditions in China, therefore, affect our operations, including the demand for our properties and services and the availability and prices of land maintenance among other expenses. China has experienced significant economic growth with recorded Gross Domestic Product growth rates at 6.7% in 2016, 6.9% in 2017 and 6.6% in 2018 (Source: https://tradingeconomics.com/china/gdp-growth-annual). China is expected to experience continued growth in all areas of investment and consumption.  However, if the Chinese economy were to become significantly affected by a negative stimulus, China’s growth rate would likely to fall and our revenue could correspondingly decline.

Government Regulations. Our business and results of operations are subject to PRC government policies and regulations regarding the following:

Interest Rate and Inflation Challenges. We are subject to market risks due to fluctuations in interest rates and refinancing of mid-term debt. Higher interest rates may also affect our revenues, gross profits and our ability to raise and service debt and to finance our developments. Inflation could result in increases in the price of raw materials and labor costs.  We do not believe that inflation or deflation has affected our business materially.

Acquisitions of Land Use Rights and Associated Costs. We acquire land use rights for development through the governmental auction process and by obtaining land use rights permits from third parties through negotiation, acquisition of entities, co-development or other joint venture arrangements. Our ability to secure sufficient financing for land use rights acquisitions and property development depends on internal cash flows in addition to lenders’ perceptions of our credit reliability, market conditions in the capital markets, investors’ perception of our securities, the PRC economy and the PRC government regulations that affect the availability and cost of financing real estate companies or property purchasers.

Critical Accounting Estimates

As discussed in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, we consider our estimates on revenue recognition, impairment of long-lived assets, and real estate property refunds and compensation payables to be the most critical in understanding the judgments that are involved in preparing our consolidated financial statements. There have been no significant changes to these estimates in the three months ended September 30, 2019. 

Results of Operations

Comparison of Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

The following table sets forth the results of our operations for the three and nine months indicated in U.S. dollars.

Revenue.

We did not generate any revenue from the sales of real estate property for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. In addition, since our Logistics Center is still in its development stage and therefore is not yet in operation, we have not started providing any logistics service within our port terminal and have not generated any revenue from providing such services.

Cost of revenue.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, our cost of goods sold was $nil.

Gross profit.

Our gross margin was $nil for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

Selling expenses.

Selling expenses was $nil for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

General and administrative expenses.

Our general and administrative expenses consist of salaries, office expenses, utilities, business travel, amortization expenses (including legal expenses, accounting expenses and other professional service expenses) and stock compensation. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, general and administrative expenses were $731,949, compared to $2,799,619 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of $2,067,670 or 73.9%. General and administrative expenses were $2,478,206 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $4,945,544 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of $2,467,338 or 49.9%. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in share-based compensation expenses for professional services.

Loss from operations.

As a result of the factors described above, for the three months ended September 30, 2019, operating loss was $731,949, compared to operating loss of $2,799,619 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of operating loss of $2,067,670, or approximately 73.9%. Operating loss was $2,478,206 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to operating loss of $4,945,544 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of operating loss of $2,467,338, or approximately 49.9%.

Other expenses.

For the three months ended September 30, 2019, other expenses totaling $2,126,369, compared to other expense totaling $5,127,878 for the three months ended September 30, 2018. The other expenses mainly comprise interest expenses. Interest expenses were $2,126,635 for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $5,125,569 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of $2,998,934 or 58.5%. We had other expenses totaling $6,545,371 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to other expense totaling $7,354,546 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Interest expenses were $6,551,679 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $7,343,228 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of $791,549 or 10.8%.

Income tax.

For the three months ended September 30, 2019, income tax benefit was $258,317, compared to $548,602 for the three months ended September 30, 2018. We received an income tax benefit of $795,127 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $841,660 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

Net loss.

As a result of the factors described above, for the three months ended September 30, 2019, net loss from operations was $2,600,001, compared to net loss of $7,378,895 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease in loss of $4,778,894 or 64.8%. Our net loss from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $8,228,450, compared to net loss of $11,458,430 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease in loss of $3,229,980 or 28.2%.

Foreign currency translation.

Our financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars but the functional currency of our operating subsidiary is RMB. Results of operations and cash flows are translated at average exchange rates during the period, assets and liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate at the end of the period and equity is translated at historical exchange rates. Translation adjustments resulting from the process of translating the financial statements denominated in RMB into U.S. dollars are included in determining comprehensive income. Our foreign currency translation loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $10,607,705 and $10,127,542 respectively, compared to a foreign currency gain (loss) of $366,904 and $(15,132,650) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. The changes reflect the significant depreciation of RMB to U.S. dollars for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Net loss available to common stockholders.

For the three months ended September 30, 2019, net loss available to our common stockholders was $0.01 per share (basic and diluted), compared to net loss of the $0.04 per share (basic and diluted), for the three months ended September 30, 2018. Net loss available to our common stockholders was $0.05 per share (basic and diluted), for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to net loss of the $0.07 per share (basic and diluted), for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the nine months indicated:

We had a balance of cash and cash equivalents of $5,366,277 as of September 30, 2019. We have historically funded our working capital needs through advance payments from customers, bank borrowings, and capital from stockholders. Our working capital requirements are influenced by the state and level of our operations, and the timing of capital needed for projects.

Operating Activities. Net cash used in operating activities was $2,130,168 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $4,280,695 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of $2,150,527.

The decrease in net cash used in operating activities was primarily contributed by the following factors:

Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $nil for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing activities were $7,377,027 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to net cash of $4,381,146 provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, representing an increase of $2,995,881 in cash inflow. The increase was primarily because we had issued common stock generating $6,391,678 cash inflow, and we had advances of $1,568,999 from related parties for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

On January 29, 2016, we received an undertaking commitment letter provided by our majority shareholder who was willing to provide sufficient funding on an as-needed basis. We believe that the financial commitment provided by our majority shareholder could provide the Company with sufficient capital resources to meet our capital needs for a reasonable period of time.

Contractual Obligations

Jasper Lake Holdings Limited (“Jasper”), a related party, holds an 8% convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $75,000,000 with a maturity date of December 19, 2019. Upon maturity, Jasper may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share.  

Critical Accounting Policies

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements require the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Our management periodically evaluates the estimates and judgments made. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates as a result of different assumptions or conditions.

The methods, estimates, and judgment we use in applying our most critical accounting policies have a significant impact on the results we report in our financial statements. The SEC has defined “critical accounting policies” as those accounting policies that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results, and require us to make our most difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain. Based upon this definition, our most critical estimates relate to the fair value of warrant liabilities, impairment of long-lived assets, commitments and contingencies, and revenue recognition. We also have other key accounting estimates and policies, but we believe that these other policies either do not generally require us to make estimates and judgments that are as difficult or as subjective, or it is less likely that they would have a material impact on our reported results of operations for a given period. For additional information see Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this report. Although we believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable, they are based upon information presently available, and actual results may differ significantly from these estimates.

We are exposed to market risk in the normal course of our business, primarily due to our international operations. The primary exposure relates to the exchange rate fluctuations between our U.S. dollar functional reporting currency and other currencies. This exposure includes trade receivables denominated in currencies other than our functional currency. To date, fluctuations in exchange rates have not had a material impact on our results of operations. 

To date we have not utilized derivative financial instruments or derivative commodity instruments. We do not expect to employ these or other strategies to hedge market risk in the foreseeable future. We invest our cash in money market funds, which are subject to minimal credit and market risk. We believe that the market risks associated with these financial instruments are immaterial, although there can be no guarantee that these market risks will be immaterial to us.

Foreign Currency

The Company’s earnings are affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies, primarily as a result of translating the financial statements denominated in RMB into U.S. dollars. As of December 31, 2018, the RMB exchange rate vs. the U.S. dollar was 6.8785, representing about 5.73% depreciation compared to the exchange rate of 6.5059 vs. the U.S. dollar as of December 31, 2017. In the long term, the RMB may appreciate or depreciate more significantly in value against the U.S. dollar or other foreign currencies.

Interest Rates

The Company is exposed to interest rate fluctuations on borrowings under its revolving line of credit. At December 31, 2018, the Company had approximately $41.8 million of outstanding borrowings under the revolving line of credit. The interest expense related to borrowings under the line during 2018 was approximately $2.6 million. A hypothetical increase in interest rates of 100 basis points in the Company’s interest rate on borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2018 would not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Inflation Rate

According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, change in the consumer price index in China was 2.1%, 1.8% and 2.0% in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Inflation could result in increases in the price of raw materials and labor costs. We do not believe that inflation or deflation has affected our business materially.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q were not effective  in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

We have concluded that there are material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019.

Management identified the following material weaknesses in its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2019:

To remediate the weakness in our internal control, during the year of 2018, the Board has provided training to our finance personnel for the application of SEC regulations, and the preparation of financial statements and their related disclosures.

We also intend to take the following actions to address the material weaknesses described above:

Any actions we have taken or may take to remediate these material weaknesses are subject to continued management review supported by testing, as well as oversight by the Audit Committee of our Board. We cannot assure you that these material weaknesses will not occur in the future and that we will be able to remediate such weaknesses in a timely manner, which could impair our ability to accurately and timely report our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2019, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

On October 24, 2018, Stenergy, LLC filed a lawsuit against the Company in the New York State Supreme Court, New York County. The two-count complaint alleges that the Company breached a contract with Stenergy, LLC and seeks damages arising from the breach, and further seeks recovery under a quantum meruit theory to obtain the reasonable value of its services performed. The Company answered the complaint with affirmative defenses on December 4, 2018. The parties are currently engaged in the discovery phase of the matter. Management believes that the Company will prevail this lawsuit, and any resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

On January 2, 2019, a class action complaint has been filed with the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York on behalf of Michael Behrendsen against the Company, Xiangyao Liu, Xin Zheng and Tsz-Kit Chan (the “Complaint”). The two-count Complaint alleges violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The Court recently entered an Order approving of lead counsel and lead plaintiff. On June 3, 2019, counsel for the lead plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint, asserting the same two causes of action, albeit with greater verbosity.

The Amended Complaint alleges the defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company’s purported lease of the Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Logistics Center, the Company’s main asset, was a fabrication; (2) the Company’s only operating subsidiary, Wuhan Newport, was declared insolvent in China due to a number of default judgments against it; and (3) as a result, the defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. The class action seeks to recover damages against the defendants’ actions.

On July 17, 2019, the Company filed a Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint for failure to state a claim. That motion is still pending, though it has been fully briefed. Finally, as of the date of this report, no class has yet to be certified. Management believes that the Company will prevail in this lawsuit, and any resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

On January 23, 2019, the Company filed a defamation lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court, New York County, against Hindenburg Research, Nathan Anderson, ClaritySpring Securities, LLC and ClaritySpring Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) in response to their coordinated and orchestrated market manipulation scheme to disseminate false, misleading and defamatory content to the marketplace regarding the Company for the purpose of inflicting substantial reputational harm on the Company for Defendants’ own financial gain. Management believes that the Company will prevail in this lawsuit, and any resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below, before making an investment decision. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could suffer. In that case, the trading price of our shares of common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. You should read the section entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” above for a discussion of what types of statements are forward-looking statements, as well as the significance of such statements in the context of this Form 10-Q.

Risks Related to the Ownership of Shares of Our Common Stock

OUR COMMON STOCK WAS SUSPENDED FROM TRADING ON NASDAQ WHICH MAY NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE TRADING PRICE AND LIQUIDITY OF OUR COMMON STOCK

Our common stock was suspended from trading on NASDAQ, prior to the opening of the market on August 20, 2019, and is quoted on the OTC Markets, retaining the symbol “YRIV”. NASDAQ will complete the delisting by filing a Form 25 Notification of Delisting with the Securities and Exchange Commission after applicable appeal periods have lapsed. The trading of our common stock on the OTC Markets rather than NASDAQ may negatively impact the trading price of our common stock and the levels of liquidity available to our stockholders.

The suspension from trading, and the delisting, of our common stock from NASDAQ may adversely affect our ability to raise additional financing through public or private sales of equity securities, may significantly affect the ability of investors to trade our securities, and may negatively affect the value and liquidity of our common stock. Such delisting from NASDAQ may also have other negative results, including the potential loss of confidence by employees, the loss of institutional investor interest and fewer business development opportunities. Furthermore, because of the limited market and low volume of trading in our common stock that could occur, the share price of our common stock could more likely be affected by broad market fluctuations, general market conditions, fluctuations in our operating results, changes in the market’s perception of our business, and announcements made by us, our competitors, parties with whom we have business relationships or third parties.

THERE IS A LIMITED MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK, WHICH MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR HOLDERS OF OUR COMMON STOCK TO SELL THEIR STOCK.

There is a limited trading market for our common stock. Accordingly, there can be no assurance as to the liquidity of any markets that may develop for our common stock, the ability of holders of our common stock to sell our common stock, or the prices at which holders may be able to sell our common stock. Further, many brokerage firms will not process transactions involving low price stocks, especially those that come within the definition of a “penny stock.” Following the suspension of trading of our common stock on NASDAQ, holders of our common stock may find it more difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our common stock, and the market value of our common stock would likely decline.

WE MAY BE SUBJECT TO THE PENNY STOCK RULES WHICH WILL MAKE SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK MORE DIFFICULT TO SELL.

Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00. The penny stock rules require broker-dealers to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer must also provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to completing the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer’s confirmation.

In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction, the broker dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. The penny stock rules are burdensome and may reduce purchases of any offerings and reduce the trading activity for shares of our common stock. As long as our shares of common stock are subject to the penny stock rules, the holders of such shares of common stock may find it more difficult to sell their securities.

THE INABILITY TO EFFECTUATE A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT MAY INHIBIT THE ABILITY OF THE COMPANY TO SEEK RELISTING OR UPGRADE ITS CURRENT LISTING

The Company intended to take a corporate action to effectuate a 10 for 1 reverse stock split, and requested FINRA to make an announcement of such a corporate action, which request was denied by FINRA, however, on October 18, 2019. If the Company is unable to effectuate a reverse stock split to increase the price of the Company’s common stock, it may inhibit the Company’s ability to seek relisting, or upgrade its current listing on the OTC Markets.

Risks Relating to Our Business

MAJORITY OF OUR BUSINESS, ASSETS AND OPERATIONS ARE LOCATED IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

The majority of our business, assets and operations are located in the People’s Republic of China. The economy of the PRC differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects. The economy of the PRC has been transitioning from a planned economy to a market-oriented economy. Although in recent years the PRC’s government has implemented measures emphasizing the utilization of market forces for economic reform, the reduction of state ownership of productive assets and the establishment of sound corporate governance in business enterprises, a substantial portion of productive assets in the PRC is still owned by the PRC’s government. In addition, the PRC’s government continues to play a significant role in regulating industry by imposing industrial policies. The PRC’s government exercises significant control over the PRC’s economic growth through the allocation of resources, controlling payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations, setting monetary policy and providing preferential treatment to particular industries or companies. Some of these measures benefit the overall economy of the PRC, but may have a negative effect on us.

ACTIONS OF GOVERNMENT OR CHANGE OF POLICIES MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS, FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

We are at risk from significant and rapid change in the legal systems, regulatory controls, and practices in areas in which we operate. These affect a wide range of areas including the real estate development approval system, employment practices, transportation, cargo storage, logistics, financing and sale of the buildings; our property rights; data protection; environment, health and safety issues; macro-economic policies, central government directions and instructions, China’s Five Year Plan, “One Belt One Road” initiative; and accounting, taxation and stock exchange regulation. Accordingly, changes to, or violation of, these systems, controls or practices could increase costs and have material and adverse impacts on the reputation, performance and financial condition of our development and operation.

IF WE NEED ADDITIONAL CAPITAL TO FUND OUR FUTURE OPERATIONS, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN SUFFICIENT CAPITAL AND MAY BE FORCED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF OUR OPERATIONS.

If adequate additional financing is not available on reasonable terms, we may not be able to undertake ongoing real estate construction or continue to develop and expand the services of our Logistics Center, which may as a result impact our cash flow and we would have to modify our business plans accordingly. We will not be able to fully implement our business plan unless the $1 billion funding (as described in the prospectus summary) is in place by 2021 and we do not have any definitive agreement nor letter of intent for such financing except for this offering.  There is no assurance that additional financing will be available to us.

In connection with our growth strategies, we may experience increased capital needs and accordingly, we may not have sufficient capital to fund our future operations without additional capital investments. Our capital needs will depend on numerous factors, including (i) our profitability; (ii) the development of competitive projects undertaken by our competition; and (iii) the level of our investment in construction and development. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain capital in the future to meet our needs.

If we cannot obtain additional funding, we may be required to: (i) limit our operations and expansion; (ii) limit our marketing efforts; and (iii) decrease or eliminate capital expenditures. Such reductions could have a materially adverse effect on our business and our ability to compete.

Even if we do find a source of additional capital, we may not be able to negotiate terms and conditions for receiving such additional capital that are favorable to us. Any future capital investments could dilute or otherwise materially and adversely affect the holdings or rights of our existing shareholders. In addition, new equity or convertible debt securities issued by us to obtain financing could have rights, preferences and privileges senior to the common stock offered hereof. We cannot give you any assurances that any additional financing will be available to us, or if available, will be on terms favorable to us.

WE HAVE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT RECURRING OPERATING LOSSES AND EXPERIENCED NEGATIVE CASH FLOW FOR OPERATIONS SINCE INCEPTION.

We have sustained recurring losses and experienced negative cash flow from operations since inception. Since inception, we have focused on developing and implementing our business plan. As of December 31, 2018, we have generated cumulative losses of approximately $54,954,952 since inception, and we expect to continue to incur losses until 2020.  We believe that our existing cash resources will not be sufficient to sustain operations during the next twelve months. We need to generate revenue and raise funding in order to sustain our operations and continue to implement our business plan. If we are unable to obtain additional funds when they are needed or if such funds cannot be obtained on terms acceptable to us, we would likely be unable to execute upon the business plan or pay expenses as they are incurred, which would have a material, adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The amount of future losses and when, if ever, we will achieve profitability are uncertain.

WE BELIEVE THAT WE WILL DERIVE THE MAJORITY OF OUR REVENUE FROM SALES IN THE PRC AND ANY DOWNTURN IN THE CHINESE ECONOMY COULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

The majority of our revenues are expected to be generated from sales of our properties and services in the PRC and we anticipate that revenue from such sales will continue to represent the substantial portion of our total revenue in the near future. Our sales and earnings can also be affected by changes in the general economy. Our success is influenced by a number of economic factors which affect consumer income, such as employment levels, business conditions, interest rates, oil and gas prices and taxation rates. Adverse changes in these economic factors, among others, may restrict consumer spending, thereby negatively affecting our sales and profitability.

WE ARE SUBJECT TO EXTENSIVE GOVERNMENT REGULATION THAT COULD CAUSE US TO INCUR SIGNIFICANT LIABILITIES OR RESTRICT OUR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.

Regulatory requirements could cause us to incur significant liabilities and operating expenses and could restrict our business activities. We are subject to statutes and rules regulating, among other things, certain developmental matters, building and site design, and matters concerning the protection of health and the environment. Our operating expenses may be increased by governmental regulations, such as building permit allocation ordinances and impact and other fees and taxes that may be imposed to defray the cost of providing certain governmental services and improvements. Any delay or refusal from government agencies to grant us necessary licenses, permits, and approvals could have an adverse effect on our operations or our ability to implement on business plans.

OUR SALES WILL BE AFFECTED IF MORTGAGE FINANCING BECOMES MORE COSTLY OR OTHERWISE BECOMES LESS ATTRACTIVE.

Certain purchasers of our properties are expected to rely on mortgages to finance their purchases. An increase in interest rates may significantly increase the cost of mortgage financing, thus affecting the affordability of our properties. The PRC’s government and commercial banks may also increase the down payment requirement, impose other conditions or otherwise change the regulatory framework in a manner that would make mortgage financing unavailable or unattractive to potential property purchasers. If the availability or attractiveness of mortgage financing is reduced or limited, many of our prospective customers may not be able to purchase our properties and, as a result, our business, liquidity and results of operations could be adversely affected.

THE PRACTICE OF PRE-SELLING PROJECTS MAY EXPOSE US TO SUBSTANTIAL LIABILITIES.

It is common practice by property developers in China to pre-sell properties (while still under construction), which involves certain risks. For example, we may fail to complete a property development that may have been fully or partially pre-sold, which would leave us liable to purchasers of pre-sold units for losses suffered by them without adequate resources to pay the liability if funds have been used on the project. In addition, if a pre-sold property development is not completed on time, the purchasers of pre-sold units may be entitled to compensation for late delivery. If the delay extends beyond a certain period, the purchasers may be entitled to terminate the pre-sale agreement and pursue a claim for damages that exceeds the amount paid and our ability to recoup the resulting liability from future sales.

WE ARE DEPENDENT ON THIRD-PARTY SUBCONTRACTORS, MANUFACTURERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS FOR ALL ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. A DISCONTINUED SUPPLY OF SUCH SERVICES AND MATERIALS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR PROJECTS.

We are dependent on third-party subcontractors, manufacturers, and distributors for all architecture, engineering and construction services, and construction materials. A discontinued supply of such services and materials will adversely affect our construction projects and the success of the Company.

WE MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY FLUCTUATIONS IN THE PRICE OF RAW MATERIALS AND SELLING PRICES OF OUR PROPERTIES.

The land and raw materials that are used in our projects have experienced significant price fluctuations in the past. There is no assurance that they will not be subject to future price fluctuations or pricing control. The land and raw materials that are used in our projects may experience price volatility caused by events such as market fluctuations or changes in governmental programs. The market price of land and raw materials may also experience significant upward adjustment, if, for instance, there is a material under-supply or over-demand in the market. These price changes may ultimately result in increases in the selling prices of our properties, and may, in turn, adversely affect our sales volume, sales, operating income, and net income.

WE FACE INTENSE COMPETITION FROM OTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS AND/OR LOGISTICS COMPANIES.

The real estate and logistics industries in the PRC are both highly competitive. Many of our competitors are well capitalized and have greater financial, marketing, and other resources than we do. Some of our competitors also have larger land banks, greater economies of scale, broader name recognition, a longer track record, and more established relationships in certain markets. Competition among property developers may result in increased costs for the acquisition of land for development, increased costs for raw materials, shortages of skilled contractors, oversupply of properties, decrease in property prices in certain parts of the PRC, a slowdown in the rate at which new buildings are approved and/or reviewed by the relevant government authorities and an increase in administrative costs for hiring or retaining qualified personnel, any of which may adversely affect our business and financial condition. Furthermore, property developers that are better capitalized than we are may be more competitive in acquiring land through the auction process. If we cannot respond to changes in market conditions as promptly and effectively as our competitors or effectively compete for land acquisition through the auction systems and acquire other factors of production, our business and financial condition will be adversely affected.

OVER-SUPPLY OF REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES COULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE AFFECT ON OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Most of our assets consist of real estate properties within the premise of our Logistics Center. While our business will primarily revolve around the services provided by the Logistics Center, we expect to sell and/or lease properties to other businesses to generate revenue. Although we expect the value of our real estate properties to appreciate upon Yangluo Port’s obtaining the approval of the “Free Trade Zone” status, risk of property over-supply is increasing in parts of China on a macro-level, where property investment, trading and speculation have become overly active. We are exposed to the risk that in the event of actual or perceived over-supply, property prices may fall drastically, and our revenue and profitability will be adversely affected. If we cannot sell or lease our properties at a favorable price, we may not have the necessary capital resources to fully execute our business plan and therefore our results of operations will be adversely affected.

WE MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT EXPERIENCE AS A COMPANY CONDUCTING STORAGE AND PROCESSING SERVICES, INFORMATION SERVICES AND LOGISTICS FINANCING, OR IN OTHER AREAS REQUIRED FOR THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR BUSINESS PLAN.

We may not have sufficient experience as a company in conducting storage and processing services, information services, logistics financing or other areas required for the successful implementation of our business plan.   This may result in the Company experiencing difficulty in adequately operating and growing its business.  If our operating or management abilities consistently perform below expectations, then our business is unlikely to thrive.

WE ARE HEAVILY DEPENDENT UPON THE SERVICES OF EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL WHO POSSESS SKILLS THAT ARE VALUABLE IN OUR INDUSTRY, AND WE MAY HAVE TO ACTIVELY COMPETE FOR THEIR SERVICES.

We are heavily dependent upon our ability to attract, retain and motivate skilled personnel to serve our customers. Many of our personnel possess skills that would be valuable to all companies engaged in our industry. Consequently, we expect that we will have to actively compete for these employees. Some of our competitors may be able to pay our employees more than we are able to pay to retain them. Our ability to profitably operate is substantially dependent upon our ability to locate, hire, train and retain our personnel. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain our current personnel, or that we will be able to attract and assimilate other personnel in the future. If we are unable to effectively obtain and maintain skilled personnel, the development and quality of our services could be materially impaired.

DEFAULTING ON BANK LOANS COULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

We plan to develop a full-service logistics center using the properties we have obtained land-use rights to. To finance the development, part of Company’s properties held for development and land lots under development have been pledged as collateral for financial institution loans. As of December 31, 2018, we have an outstanding loan payable to China Construction Bank totaling $41,825,980. The loan has a maturity date of May 29, 2020. The loan is a floating rate loan whose rate (2018: 6% per annum and 2017: 6% per annum) is set at 5% above the over 5 years base borrowing rate stipulated by the People’s Bank of China. The secured bank loan with China Construction Bank contains certain protective contractual provisions that limit our activities in order to protect the lender. The risk of default may increase in the event of an economic downturn or due to our failure to successfully execute our business plan. Defaulting on our bank loans could result in loss of our collateralized assets and cause a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

WE HAVE LIMITED INSURANCE COVERAGE AGAINST DAMAGES OR LOSS WE MIGHT SUFFER.

We do not carry business interruption insurance and therefore any business disruption or natural disaster could result in substantial damages or losses to us. In addition, there are certain types of losses (such as losses from forces of nature) that are generally not insured because either they are uninsurable or insurance cannot be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, our business could be materially adversely affected. If we were to suffer any losses or damages to our properties, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.

OUR OPERATING COMPANIES MUST COMPLY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LAWS THAT COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR PROFITABILITY.

We are required to comply with the environmental protection laws and regulations promulgated by the national and local governments of the PRC. Some of these regulations govern the level of fees payable to government entities providing environmental protection services and the prescribed standards relating to construction. Although construction technologies allow us to efficiently control the level of pollution resulting from our construction process, due to the nature of our business, wastes are unavoidably generated in the process. If we fail to comply with any of the environmental laws and regulations of the PRC, depending on the type and severity of the violation, we may be subject to, among other things, warnings from relevant authorities, imposition of fines, specific performance and/or criminal liability, forfeiture of profits made, or an order to close down our business operations and suspension of relevant permits.

THE OPERATING HISTORIES OF OUR OPERATING COMPANIES MAY NOT SERVE AS ADEQUATE BASES TO JUDGE OUR FUTURE PROSPECTS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The operating history of Wuhan Newport may not provide a meaningful basis for evaluating our business following consummation of the Second Share Exchange. We cannot guarantee that we can achieve profitability or that we will have net profit in the future. We will encounter risks and difficulties that companies at a similar stage of development frequently experience, including the potential failure to:

If we are not successful in addressing any or all of the foregoing risks, our business may be materially and adversely affected.

WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTE OUR BUSINESS STRATEGY, WHICH COULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR BUSINESS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Since China is a large and diverse market, consumer trends and demands can vary significantly by region and Wuhan Newport’s experience in the markets in which it currently operates may not be applicable in other parts of China. As a result, we may not be able to leverage Wuhan Newport’s experience to fully execute our business strategy and plan. When we enter new markets, we may face intense competition from companies with greater experience or a more established presence in the targeted geographical areas or from other companies with similar business strategies. Therefore, we may not be able to adequately grow our sales due to intense competitive pressures and/or the substantial costs involved.

OUR FAILURE TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE GROWTH MAY CAUSE A DISRUPTION OF OUR OPERATIONS RESULTING IN THE FAILURE TO GENERATE REVENUE AT THE LEVELS WE EXPECT.

In order to maximize potential growth in Wuhan Newport’s current and potential markets, we believe that we must be able to sell our properties and obtain clients to use the services provided by our Logistics Center to ensure the sustainable development capability of the Company and to maintain our operations. This strategy may place a significant strain on our management and our operational, accounting, and information systems. We expect that we will need to continue to improve our financial controls, operating procedures, and management information systems. We will also need to effectively train, motivate, and manage our employees. Our failure to effectively manage our operations could prevent us from generating the revenues we expect and therefore have a material adverse effect on the results of our operations.

WE MAY NEED ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES TO MEET OUR OPERATIONAL NEEDS.

Our future success also depends upon our ability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel. We may need to hire additional managers and employees with industry experience from time to time, and our success will be highly dependent on our ability to attract and retain skilled management personnel and other employees. There can be no assurance that we will be able to attract or retain highly qualified personnel. Competition for skilled personnel in the real estate and logistics industries is significant. This competition may make it more difficult and expensive to attract, hire and retain qualified managers and employees.

WE WILL INCUR SIGNIFICANT COSTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH UNITED STATES CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS.

We will incur significant costs associated with our public company reporting requirements, costs associated with newly applicable corporate governance requirements, including requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other rules implemented by the SEC. We expect all of these applicable rules and regulations to significantly increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities more time consuming and costly. We also expect that these applicable rules and regulations may make it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance and we may be required to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. As a result, it may be more difficult for us to attract or retain qualified individuals to serve on our board of directors or as executive officers. We cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur or the timing of such costs.

WE HAVE IDENTIFIED MATERIAL WEAKNESSES IN OUR INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING WHICH HAVE RESULTED IN MATERIAL MISSTATEMENTS IN OUR PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015.

We have concluded that there are material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, as we did not maintain effective controls over the selection and application of GAAP related to classification of capital transactions. Specifically, the members of our management team with the requisite level of accounting knowledge, experience and training commensurate with our financial reporting requirements did not analyze certain accounting issues at the level of detail required to ensure the proper application of GAAP in certain circumstances. These material weaknesses resulted in the restatement of our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015. Our management concluded that the Company’s previously issued financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 should no longer be relied upon. In light of the errors, management re-evaluated its assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015 and concluded each was ineffective as of December 31, 2015.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis.

Management identified the following material weaknesses in its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015: