ZZLL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC - Quarter Report: 2008 September (Form 10-Q)
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________________ to ______________________
Commission File No. 333-134991
BAOSHINN CORPORATION
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada |
| 20-3486523 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or formation) |
| (I.R.S. employer identification number) |
A-B 8/F Hart Avenue Tsimshatsui
Kowloon, Hong Kong N/A
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number: (852) 2815-1355
_______________________________________________
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None.
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, $.001 par value per share
(Title of Class)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of September 30, 2008: 21,400,000 shares of common stock.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes [ ] No [X]
BAOSHINN CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INDEX
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Item 1. Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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Consolidated Income Statements (unaudited) for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2008, and
the six months ending September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2008
5
Consolidated Balance Sheet September 30, 2008 and March 31, 2008 Consolidated Balance Sheet
6
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2008
7
Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
8-26
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
27
Item 3. Controls and Procedures
40
PART II OTHER INFORMATION:
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
40
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
40
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior
40
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security
41
Item 5. Other Information
41
Item 6. Exhibits
41
42
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Baoshinn Corporation
Unaudited
Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30 , 2008
(Stated in US Dollars)
3
These financial statements have been prepared by Baoshinn Corporation (the Company) without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed and omitted in accordance with such SEC rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the accompanying statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2008, and its results of operations, stockholders equity, and its cash flows for the three and six months ended September 30, 2008. The results for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year. It is suggested that the accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
Unaudited
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
(Stated in US Dollars)
| For 3 Months Ended Sept 30 unaudited | For 6 Months Ended Sept 30, unaudited | ||||
| 2008 | 2007 | 2008 |
| 2007 | |
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| (Restated) |
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| (Restated) | |
| $ | $ | $ |
| $ | |
Retail and Corporate revenue | 9,366,334 | 9,438,003 | 17,892,614 |
| 17,376,553 | |
Commission from travel booking services | 55,603 | 32,818 | 98,903 |
| 73,252 | |
Incentive commissions | 108,258 | 120,660 | 250,708 |
| 225,211 | |
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|
| ||
Net sales | 9,530,195 | 9,591,481 | 18,242,225 |
| 17,675,016 | |
Cost of sales | (9,189,031) | (9,278,426) | (17,500,921) |
| (17,068,650) | |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Gross profit | 341,164 | 313,055 | 741,304 |
| 606,366 | |
Other operating income Note 5 | 21,961 | 13,924 | 37,787 |
| 46,548 | |
Depreciation | (9,512) | (11,135) | (18,622) |
| (21,675) | |
Administrative and other operating expenses | (420,660) | (403,987) | (848,676) |
| (784,400) | |
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|
| ||
Loss from operations | (67,047) | (88,143) | (88,207) |
| (153,161) | |
Other non-operating income - Note 6 | 1,824 | 7,150 | 3,574 |
| 13,124 | |
Interest expenses Note 7 | (4,121) | (17,439) | (5,898) |
| (31,540) | |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Loss before income taxes and minority interest in subsidiary | (69,344) | (98,432) | (90,531) |
| (171,577) | |
Income taxes - Note 8 | - | - | - |
| - | |
Minority interest | 1,438 | - | 1,438 |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Net loss | (67,906) | (98,432) | (89,093) |
| (171,577) | |
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|
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Loss per share of common stock Note 4 |
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|
|
| ||
- Basic | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.01) |
| (0.01) | |
- Diluted | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.01) |
| (0.01) | |
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|
|
| ||
Weighted average number of common stock Note 4 |
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|
| ||
- Basic | 21,400,000 | 21,500,000 | 21,400,000 |
| 21,500,000 | |
- Diluted | 21,400,000 | 21,500,000 | 21,400,000 |
| 21,500,000 |
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Stated in US Dollars)
| At Sept 30, | At Mar 31 | |
| 2008 | 2008 | |
| unaudited | audited | |
| (Restated) | ||
| $ | $ | |
ASSETS |
| ||
Current Assets |
| ||
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|
| |
Cash and cash equivalents | 192,702 |
| 243,358 |
Accounts receivable | 1,417,648 |
| 1,006,257 |
Amount due from a related party Note 12 | 86,917 |
| 3,596 |
Deposits, prepaid expenses and other receivables Note 9 | 909,904 |
| 819,398 |
|
| ||
Total Current Assets | 2,607,171 | 2,072,609 | |
Plant and equipment Note 10 | 96,014 |
| 88,270 |
|
| ||
TOTAL ASSETS | 2,703,185 | 2,160,879 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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LIABILITIES |
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Current Liabilities |
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|
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Accounts payable | 1,207,332 | 1,105,514 | |
Other payables and accrued liabilities Note 11 | 286,790 | 318,031 | |
Amounts due to related parties Note 12 | 386,301 | - | |
|
| ||
Total Current Liabilities | 1,880,423 | 1,423,545 | |
|
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Minority interest | 171,550 | - | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Note 16 |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Common stock |
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Par value : 2008 - US$0.001 |
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Authorized: 2008 200,000,000 shares |
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Issued and outstanding: 2008 21,400,000 shares | 21,400 | 21,400 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 1,769,063 | 1,769,063 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 4,000 | 1,029 | |
Accumulated deficit | (1,143,251) | (1,054,158) | |
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| ||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | 651,212 | 737,334 | |
|
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | 2,703,185 | 2,160,879 |
See notes to consolidated financial statement
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Stated in US Dollars)
| For 6 Months Ended Sept 30 unaudited | |||
| 2008 |
|
| 2007 |
|
|
| (Restated) | |
| $ |
|
| $ |
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
| ||
Net loss | (89,093) |
|
| (171,577) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows |
|
| ||
provided by operating activities : |
|
| ||
Depreciation | 18,622 |
|
| 21,675 |
Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 2,643 |
|
| - |
Minority interest | (1,438) |
|
| - |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities : |
|
| ||
Accounts receivable | (411,392) |
|
| 75,130 |
Deposits, prepaid expenses and other receivables | (90,506) |
|
| (47,734) |
Accounts payable | 101,817 |
|
| 184,676 |
Other payables and accrued liabilities | (31,241) |
|
| 32,904 |
|
|
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Net cash flows (used in)/provided by operating activities | (500,588) |
|
| 95,074 |
|
|
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Cash flows from investing activities |
|
| ||
Incorporation of a subsidiary net of cash required | 172,988 |
|
| - |
Proceeds of disposal of plant and equipment | 8,875 |
|
| |
Acquisition of plant and equipment | (38,060) |
|
| (15,163) |
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|
|
|
|
Net cash flows provided for/(used in) investing activities | 143,803 |
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| (15,163) |
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|
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Cash flows from financing activities |
|
| ||
Amounts due from related parties | (83,321) |
|
| (28,971) |
Amounts due to related parties | 386,301 |
|
| 131,901 |
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|
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Net cash flows provided by financing activities | 302,980 |
|
| 102,930 |
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|
| ||
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | (53,805) |
|
| 182,841 |
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents | 3,149 |
|
| (247) |
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period | 243,358 |
|
| 770,431 |
|
|
| ||
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period | 192,702 |
|
| 953,025 |
|
|
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Supplemental disclosures for cash flow information : |
|
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Cash paid for : |
|
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Interest | 5,898 |
|
| 31,540 |
Income taxes | - |
|
| - |
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|
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|
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
1.
Corporation information
Baoshinn Corporation (the Company) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on September 9, 2005, under the name of JML Holdings, Inc. The Company was formed as a "blind pool" or "blank check" company whose business plan was to seek to acquire a business opportunity through completion of a merger, exchange of stock, or other similar type of transaction. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, the Company issued 5,000,000 restricted common shares at $0.01 per share for total cash consideration of $50,000. On March 31, 2006, the Company consummated a merger (the merger) with Bao Shinn International Express Limited (BSIE), a privately-held Hong Kong corporation, by issuing 16,500,000 shares in the share exchange transaction for 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of BSIE common stock. As a result of the share exchange transaction, BSIE became our wholly-owned subsidiary. During the year ended March 31, 2008, the Company issued 2,400,000 restricted common shares of $0.001 per share at a value of $0.3 per share with a net proceeds of approximately $624,000 and redeemed 2,500,000 restricted common shares and these shares are classified as not issued and outstanding.
The former stockholders of BSIE acquired 76.74% of the Companys issued and outstanding common stock as a result of completion of the share exchange transaction. Therefore, although BSIE became the Companys wholly-owned subsidiary, the transaction was accounted for as a recapitalization of the Company, whereby BSIE is deemed to be the accounting acquirer and is deemed to have adopted the Companys capital structure. Since the Merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the historical financial statements of BSIE, the accounting acquirer, as adjusted for the effects of the exchange of shares on its equity accounts, the inclusion of net liabilities of the accounting subsidiary as of the date of the merger on their historical basis and the inclusion of the accounting subsidiarys results of operations from that date. Although the Company is the legal acquirer, BSIE will be treated as having acquired the Company for accounting purposes and all of the operations reported represent the historical financial statements of BSIE.
On February 20, 2008, BSIE incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Bao Shinn (China) Express Limited (BSCE) of 1,000,000 ordinary shares at $0.128 per share.
On July 16, 2008, Bao Shinn Holidays Limited (BSHL) was incorporated with 3,000,000 ordinary shares at $0.128 per share. BSIE owns 55% of BSHL.
Restatement
The Company has revised its financial statements for the three months and six months ended September, 30, 2007 to reflect various adjustments, primarily to account all revenue and expenses related to the change of recognition of revenue and the classification of other income has been revised to properly identify commission income, refund write back and management income as other operating income. An adjustment was made to record an reimbursement of expense from shareholder as a capital contribution rather than a reduction of net loss.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
2.
Description of business (Continued)
Bao Shinn International Express Limited (BSIE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, offers extended travel services primarily focused on wholesale businesses and corporate clients. BSIE is a ticket consolidator of major international airlines including Thai Airways, Eva Airways, Dragon Air, Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines that provides travel services such as ticketing, hotel and accommodation arrangements, tour packages, incentive tours and group sightseeing services.
However, the Group relies on the shareholder, Bao Shinn Express Company Limited, which is the member of International Air Transport Association to supply air tickets and tour packages from different airlines companies.
BSCE offers extended travel services primarily focused on wholesale businesses and corporate clients in the Mainland China.
BSHL offers extended travel services primarily focused on corporate client in Hong Kong and the Mainland China.
3.
Going concern
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted principles in the United States applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Group has generated recurring losses resulting in an accumulated deficit. The Group requires additional funds to maintain its operations.
Management has reviewed its operations for the past few years and the current travel industry market conditions. Based on the review the Group plans to take the following actions to improve its performance and to continue as a going concern.
Staff Redundancy
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The Group plans to flatten our organization structure by cutting senior management staff reducing staff redundancy and decentralizing its operations. Meanwhile, supporting and administration staff has also been cut to keep our back office costs down. The Companys total staff was reduced from 48 in May 2008 (highest) to 38 in September 2008. In September 2008, 5 of the 38 staff are non-operational staff (management and back office), the remaining 33 are operational, plus the sales and marketing staff. In comparison to May, 2008, nine (9) of the 48 staff were non-operational staff and 39 were operational, plus the sales marketing staff.
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As a result of staff cuts, the Company has been able downsize its office space. Office rental has been decrease from $11,860 per month to $7,976 in September 2008, representing a 32.7% decrease in office rental.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
3.
Going concern (Continued)
Operations decentralized
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Effective from September, 2008, management decided to decentralize operations in its main wholesale business division and corporate division. Business decisions will be made on a lower level within the business division instead of through a senior management team. Management expects the decentralization will improve flexibility and speed up the Companys response time to market changes. Each business division head will have more discretion to make business decisions, and at the same time each division head will be more accountable for their performance.
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With the senior management teams functions being shifted to lower organization levels, the Companys management fee has also been decreased significantly. The Company decreased its monthly management fee from $11,538 in April 2008 (highest) to $3,205 in September 2008.
Business Strategy
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As a result of increased fuel prices, airlines have become increasingly competitive in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is an international hub for long haul flights as well as short distance destinations. Popular travel destinations are becoming less profitable, because more airlines are competing for the same route. The Company, as a travel agency, is dependent on airline commissions and market conditions for ticket prices. The more competition, the less profit it can retain.
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The Company has reviewed the market conditions, and decided to change its strategy by dealing with new emerging airlines with new destinations. The Company has recently developed a close relationship with Hong Kong Airlines which is primarily focused on Mainland China travel destinations. As the Hong Kong Airbus travel agency, the Company has less competition and is able to maintain a more stable profit margin.
Management believes that actions presently taken to revise the Groups operating and financial requirements provide the opportunity for the Group to continue as a going concern. The Companys shareholders agreed to provide continuing financial supports to the Company in terms of a temporary loan. The agreements for continuing financial support are verbal.
4.
Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of presentation and consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
4.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)
Basis of presentation and consolidation (Continued)
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the years are included in the consolidated income statement from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal.
The Company also evaluates consolidation of entities under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No.46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46). FIN 46 requires management to evaluate whether an entity or interest is a variable interest entity and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary. Consolidation is required if both of these criteria are met. The Company does not have any variable interest entities requiring consolidation.
Use of estimates
In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting year. These accounts and estimates include, but are not limited to, the valuation of accounts receivable, deferred income taxes and the estimation on useful lives of plant and equipment. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentrations of credit risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Group to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of accounts receivable. In respect of accounts receivable, the Group extends credit based on an evaluation of the customers financial condition, generally without requiring collateral or other security. In order to minimize the credit risk, the management of the Group has delegated a team responsibility for determination of credit limits, credit approvals and other monitoring procedures to ensure that follow-up action is taken to recover overdue debts. Further, the Group reviews the recoverable amount of each individual trade debt at each balance sheet date to ensure that adequate impairment losses are made for irrecoverable amounts. In this regard, the directors of the Group consider that the Groups credit risk is significantly reduced.
Concentrations of supplier risk
The Group relies on Thai Airways as its major supplier of air tickets and tour packages. If this supplier became unwilling to cooperate with the Group, the Group would have to find alternative resources, which could materially affect the Groups ability to generate revenue and profitability.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
4.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include all cash, deposits in banks and other highly liquid investments with initial maturities of three months or less.
Accounts receivable
Accounts receivable are stated at original amount less allowance made for doubtful receivables, if any, based on a review of all outstanding amounts at the year end. An allowance is also made when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to original terms of receivables. Bad debts are written off when identified. The Group extends unsecured credit to customers in the normal course of business and believes all accounts receivable in excess of the allowances for doubtful receivables to be fully collectible. The Group does not accrue interest on trade accounts receivable.
The Group has a credit policy in place and the exposure to credit risk is monitored on an ongoing basis credit evaluations are preferred on all customers requiring credit over a certain amount.
During the reporting period ended September 30, 2008, the Group did not experience any bad debts and accordingly, did not make any allowance for doubtful debts. (2007: Nil).
Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost represents the purchase price of the asset and other costs incurred to bring the asset into its existing use. Maintenance, repairs and betterments, including replacement of minor items, are charged to expense; major additions to physical properties are capitalized.
Depreciation of plant and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives at the following annual rates:
| Furniture and fixtures | 20% |
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| Office equipment | 20% |
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Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of are separately presented in the balance sheet and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
4.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)
Revenue recognition
The Group recognizes revenue when it is earned and realizable based on the following criteria: persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured.
The Group also evaluates the presentation of revenue on a gross versus a net basis through application of Emerging Issues Task Force No. (EITF) 99-19, Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent. The consensus of this literature is that the presentation of revenue as the gross amount billed to a customer because it has earned revenue from the sale of goods or services or the net amount retained (that is, the amount billed to a customer less the amount paid to a supplier) because it has earned a commission or fee is a matter of judgment that depends on the relevant facts and circumstances. In making an evaluation of this issue, some of the factors that should be considered are: whether the Group is the primary obligor in the arrangement (strong indicator); whether it has general inventory risk (before customer order is placed or upon customer return) (strong indicator); and whether we have latitude in establishing price. The guidance clearly indicates that the evaluations of these factors, which at times can be contradictory, are subject to significant judgment and subjectivity. If the conclusion drawn is that the Group performs as an agent or a broker without assuming the risks and rewards of ownership of goods, revenue should be reported on a net basis.
The Group has the following three types of revenues:
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Retail and corporate travel service revenues,
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Referral fee for travel booking services, and
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Incentive commission from travel suppliers.
Retail and corporate travel service revenues
Revenues from retail and corporate travel services are recognized when the travel service provided by the Group is completely delivered. The Group presents revenue from such transactions on a gross basis in the consolidated statements of operations, as the Group acts as a principal, assumes inventory and credit risks, and has primary obligations to the airlines or hotels for cancelled air tickets, packaged tour products or hotel reservations. The Group also has latitude in determining the ticket prices. The Group changes the product by combining air ticket and hotel accommodations with local car transportation and other ancillary services to make it a holiday package or business travel solution for customers.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
4.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)
Revenue recognition (Continued)
Referral fee for travel booking services
The Group receives referral fee from travel product providers for booking travel services through the Group. The itinerary and product price are generally fixed by the travel product providers and the Group books the travel services on behalf of the customers. Referral fees from travel booking services rendered are recognized as commissions after the services are rendered and collections are reasonably assured. The Group presents revenues from such transactions on a net basis in the consolidated statements of operations, as the Group acts as an agent, does not assume any inventory and credit risks, has no obligations for cancelled airline or hotel ticket reservations, and does not have latitude in determining the service prices.
Incentive commission from travel suppliers
The Group earns an incentive commission from many travel suppliers. Contracts with certain travel suppliers contain discretionary escalating commissions that are paid to the Group subject to achieving specific performance targets. Such discretionary escalating commissions are recognized on an accrual basis because such commissions are usually paid in arrears and the Group can reasonably estimate such commissions. The Group presents revenues from such transactions on a net basis in the statements of operations, as the Group acts as an agent, does not assume any inventory risk, and has no obligations for cancelled airline ticket reservations.
Advertising expenses
Advertising expenses are charged to expense as incurred.
3months ended 30/09 6months ended 30/09
2008 2007 2008 2007
$ $ $ $
1,606 897 6,467 897
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
4.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)
Income Taxes (Continued)
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. This interpretation requires that an entity recognized in the consolidated financial statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the position. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have any impact on the Groups results of operations or financial condition for the period ended September 30, 2008. As of the date of the adoption of FIN 48, the Group has no material unrecognized tax benefit which would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods. The Group has elected to classify interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, if and when required, as part of income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
Comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that under U.S. GAAP are included in comprehensive income but are excluded from net income as these amounts are recorded as a component of stockholders equity. The Companys other comprehensive income represented foreign currency translation adjustments.
Foreign currency translation
The functional currency of the Group is Hong Kong dollars (HK$). The Group maintains its financial statements in the functional currency. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at rates of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet dates. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchanges rates prevailing at the dates of the transaction. Exchange gains or losses arising from foreign currency transactions are included in the determination of net income for the respective periods.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
4.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)
Foreign currency translation (Continued)
For financial reporting purposes, the financial statements of the Group which are prepared using the functional currency have been translated into United States dollars. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates at the balance sheet dates and revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates and stockholders equity is translated at historical exchange rates. Any translation adjustments resulting are not included in determining net income but are included in foreign exchange adjustment to other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders equity.
| 2008 |
| 2007 |
Quarter end HK$ : US$ exchange rate | 7.766 |
| 7.7689 |
Average quarterly HK$ : US$ exchange rate | 7.795 |
| 7.8067 |
Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying values of the Groups financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, deposits, trade and other payables approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturity of such instruments. The carrying amounts of borrowings approximate their fair values because the applicable interest rates approximate current market rates.
Basic and diluted earnings per share
The Company computes earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share (SFAS No. 128), and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98 (SAB 98). SFAS No. 128 requires companies with complex capital structures to present basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is measured as the income or loss available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS but presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of potential common shares (e.g., convertible securities, options, and warrants) as if they had been converted at the beginning of the periods presented, or issuance date, if later. Potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS.
The calculation of diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for the period ended September 30, 2008 is based on the estimate fair value of the Companys common stock during such periods applied to options using the treasury stock method to determine if they are dilutive.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
4.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)
The following tables are a reconciliation of the weighted average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods presented:
| 3 months ended September 30 | 6 months ended September 30 | ||||||||
| 2008 |
| 2007 | 2008 |
| 2007 | ||||
|
|
| (Restated) |
|
| (Restated) | ||||
| $ |
| $ | $ |
| $ | ||||
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net loss | (67,906) |
| (98,432) | (89,093) |
| (171,577) | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Denominator: |
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|
|
|
|
| ||||
Basic weighted average shares | 21,400,000 |
| 21,500,000 | 21,400,000 |
| 21,500,000 | ||||
Effect of dilutive securities | - |
| - | - |
| - | ||||
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|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Diluted weighted average shares1 | 400,000 |
|
| 21,400,000 |
|
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Basic earnings/(loss) per share: | (0.01) |
| (0.01) | (0.01) |
| (0.01) | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share: | (0.01) |
| (0.01) | (0.01) |
| (0.01) |
1 Due to the net loss in the period ended September 30 of 2008 and 2007, diluted shares used in the diluted EPS calculation represent basic shares for the period ended September 30 of 2008 and 2007. Using actual diluted shares would result in anti-dilution. There were no anti-dilutive shares for the three and six months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company uses the fair value method for stock-based compensation granted to employees of the Company. The fair value of stock options is determined by the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with assumptions for risk-free interest rates, dividend yields, volatility factors of the expected market price of the Companys common shares and an expected life of the options.
During the periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company did not record stock-based compensation.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
4.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)
Related parties transactions
A related party is generally defined as (i) any person that holds 10% or more of the Companys securities and their immediate families, (ii) the Groups management, (iii) someone that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Group, or (iv) anyone who can significantly influence the financial and operating decisions of the Group. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations and SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements an amendment to ARB No. 51. SFAS No. 141(R) and SFAS No. 160 require most identifiable assets, liabilities, noncontrolling interests and goodwill acquired in a business combination to be recorded at full fair value and require noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interests) to be reported as a component of equity, which changes the accounting for transactions with noncontrolling interest holders. Both statements are effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and earlier adoption is prohibited. SFAS No. 141(R) will be applied to business combinations occurring after the effective date. SFAS No. 160 will be applied prospectively to all noncontrolling interests, including any that arose before the effective date. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 160 on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2008, FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 157-1 Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements. That Address Fair Value Measurement for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13, and FSP FAS 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157. FSP FAS 157-1 amends the scope of SFAS No. 157 and other accounting standards that address fair value measurements for purpose of lease classification or measurement under Statement 13. The FSP is effective on initial adoption of Statement 157, FSP FAS 157-2 defers the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. The Company does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 157-1 and FSP FAS 157-2 will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
4.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)
Recently issued accounting pronouncements (Continued)
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which requires enhanced disclosures about an entitys derivative and hedging activities. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will have a material impact on the results of operations and financial position.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (SFAS No. 162). This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). With the issuance of this statement, the FASB concluded that the GAAP hierarchy should be directed toward the entity and not its auditor, and reside in the accounting literature established by the FASB as opposed to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants AICPA) Statement on Auditing Standards No. 69, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This statement is effective 60 days following the Securities and Exchange Commissions approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 162 will have a material impact on the results of operations and financial position.
5.
Other operating income
|
| 3 months ended Sept 30 |
| 6 months ended Sept 30 | |||
|
| 2008 |
| 2007 |
| 2008 | 2007 |
|
|
|
| (Restated) |
| (Restated) | |
|
| $ |
| $ |
| $ | $ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| GDS commission income | 334 |
| 3,116 |
| 4,261 | 6,182 |
| Management service income | 21,627 |
| 10,808 |
| 33,526 | 19,543 |
| Refund write back | - |
| - |
| - | 20,823 |
|
|
|
|
| |||
|
| 21,961 |
| 13,924 |
| 37,787 | 46,548 |
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
6.
Other non-operating income
|
| 3 months ended Sept 30 |
| 6 months ended Sept 30 | |||
|
| 2008 |
| 2007 |
| 2008 | 2007 |
|
|
|
| (Restated) |
| (Restated) | |
|
| $ |
| $ |
| $ | $ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| Gain on exchange | 1,824 |
| 5,994 |
| 2,363 | 7,902 |
| Interest income | - |
| 872 |
| 1,211 | 4,938 |
| Sundry income | - |
| 284 |
| - | 284 |
|
|
|
|
| |||
|
| 1,824 |
| 7,150 |
| 3,574 | 13,124 |
7.
Interest expenses
|
| 3 months ended Sept 30 |
| 6 months ended Sept 30 | |||
|
| 2008 |
| 2007 |
| 2008 | 2007 |
|
|
|
| (Restated) |
| (Restated) | |
|
| $ |
| $ |
| $ | $ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| Interest expense | 4,121 |
| 17,439 |
| 5,898 | 31,540 |
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
8.
Income taxes
The Company was subject to Hong Kong profits or income tax at 17.5% for the quarter ended September 30, 3008 and 2007.
No provision for Hong Kong profits tax has been made for any of the year presented as the Group does not have any assessable profits during the period.
Deferred taxes are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates which will be in effect when these differences reverse. The Group follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Number 109 (SFAS 109), Accounting for Income Taxes. SFAS No.109 and requires a valuation allowance, if any, to reduce the deferred tax assets reported if, based on the weight of the evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, and therefore, a full valuation allowance has been provided as of September 30, 2008 and March 31, 2008.
9.
Deposits, prepaid expenses and other receivables
|
|
| At Sept 30 |
| At March 31 |
|
|
|
| (Restated) | |
|
|
| 2008 |
| 2008 |
|
|
| $ |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
| |
| Security deposits to suppliers [1] |
| 811,129 |
| 763,449 |
| Prepayments and other receivables |
| 47,373 |
| 24,055 |
| Utility, rental and other deposits |
| 51,402 |
| 31,894 |
|
|
|
| ||
|
|
| 909,904 |
| 19,398 |
[1] Represents a deposit with the airline companies to allow the Group to issue an agreed upon amount of air tickets per month.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
10.
Plant and equipment
|
|
|
| At Sept 30, |
| At March 31 | |
|
|
|
|
|
| (Restated) | |
|
|
|
| 2008 |
| 2008 | |
|
|
|
| $ |
| $ | |
| Cost |
|
|
|
| ||
| Furniture and fixtures |
|
| 132,583 |
| 100,404 | |
| Office equipment |
|
| 111,297 |
| 129,145 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| 243,880 |
| 229,549 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
|
|
| |
| Furniture and fixtures |
|
| 68,670 |
| 73,437 | |
| Office equipment |
|
| 79,196 |
| 67,842 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| 147,866 |
| 141,279 | |
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| Net |
|
|
|
| ||
| Furniture and fixtures |
|
| 63,913 |
| 26,967 | |
| Office equipment |
|
| 32,101 |
| 61,303 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| 96,014 |
| 88,270 |
Depreciation expenses for the 3 months ended 30 September, 2008 are $9,512 (3 months ended 30 September, 2007: $11,135).
Depreciation expenses for the April to September, 2008 are $18,622 (2007: $21,675).
11.
Other payables and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
| At Sept 30 |
| At March 31 |
|
|
|
|
|
| (Restated) |
|
|
|
| 2008 |
| 2008 |
|
|
|
| $ |
| $ |
| Sale deposits received |
|
| 133,725 |
| 112,917 |
| Accrued expenses |
|
| 153,065 |
| 205,114 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 286,790 |
| 318,031 |
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
12.
Amounts due from/(to) related parties
Amounts due from/(to) related parties for working capital are as follows:
|
|
|
| At Sept 30 |
| At March 31 |
|
|
|
|
|
| (Restated) |
|
|
|
| 2008 |
| 2008 |
|
|
|
| $ |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Amount due from a shareholder |
|
| 86,917 |
| 3,596 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Amounts due to shareholders |
|
| 386,301 |
| - |
The amount due from a shareholder is temporary advance, interest free, unsecured and due on demand.
The amounts due to shareholders, represent advances from certain shareholders of the Company, are interest-bearing at the rate of 10% per annum, unsecured and have no fixed repayment terms.
13.
Stock options
The Company has stock options plans that allow it to grant options to its key employees. Over the course of employment, the Company issues vested or non-vested stock options to an employee for a strike price of US$0.35 per share.
For non-vested stock options, the options have a maximum term of three years up to March 31, 2011. For vested stock options, the exercise period of the options commenced on March 31, 2008 and will expire on March 31, 2011, subject to that maximum of 30% of options to be exercised up to March 31, 2009, maximum of 60% of options to be exercised up to March 31, 2010 and the 100% of options to be exercised up to March 31, 2011.
In the year ended March 31, 2008, a total of 300,000 and 80,000 of vested and non-vested options respectively were granted to key employees of the Company at a price of $0.35 per share, exercisable for a term of three years which vest immediately under the vesting conditions.
The fair value of these options at the date of grant was estimated to be $0.1533 and $0.1125 for vested and non-vested options per unit respectively using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: expected life of three years; risk-free interest rate of 3.07%; expected dividend yield of 0% and an expected volatility of 47.77%. During 3 months ended September 30, 2008, no additional stock option became exercisable. Therefore no stock-based compensation expense was recorded.
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
13.
Stock options (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
| Weighted | |
|
|
|
| Weighted |
| average | |
|
|
| Number of |
| average |
| remaining |
|
|
| options |
| exercise price |
| life |
|
|
|
| $ |
| ||
| Granted on March 31, 2008 |
| 380,000 |
| 0.35 |
| 3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| Balance as of September 30, 2008 |
| 380,000 |
| 0.35 |
| 3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |||
| Exercisable as of March 31, 2008 |
| 170,000 |
| 0.35 |
| 3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| Exercisable as of September 30, 2008 |
| 170,000 |
| 0.35 |
| 2.5 |
14.
Concentration of credit
A substantial percentage of the Group's sales are made to the following customers. Details of the customers accounting for 10% or more of total net revenue are as follows:
|
|
| 2008 |
| 2007 |
Company A . |
|
| 12.1% |
| 10% |
Details of the accounts receivable from the one customer with the largest receivable balances at September 30 and March 31, 2008 are as follows:
| Percentage of accounts receivable | ||
| September 30, 2008 |
| March 31, 2008 |
Company A . | 8% |
| 15% |
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
15.
Pension plans
The Group participates in a defined contribution pension scheme under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance MPF Scheme for all its eligible employees in Hong Kong.
The MPF Scheme is available to all employees aged 18 to 64 with at least 60 days of service in the employment in Hong Kong. Contributions are made by the Groups subsidiary operating in Hong Kong at 5% of the participants relevant income with a ceiling of HK$20,000. The participants are entitled to 100% of the Groups contributions together with accrued returns irrespective of their length of service with the Group, but the benefits are required by law to be preserved until the retirement age of 65. The only obligation of the Group with respect to MPF Scheme is to make the required contributions under the plan.
The assets of the schemes are controlled by trustees and held separately from those of the Group. Total pension cost was $21,786 during 6 months ended 30 September, 2008 (6 months ended 30 September, 2007: $10,374.)
16.
Commitments and contingencies
Operating leases commitments
The Group leases office premises under various non-cancelable operating lease agreements that expire at various dates through years 2009 to 2010, with an option to renew the lease. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis. None of the leases includes contingent rentals. Minimum future commitments under these agreements payable as of September 30, 2008 are as follows:
September 30 |
|
|
| $ |
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
| 94,596 |
2010 |
|
|
| 43,553 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 138,149 |
Rental expenses for the 6 months ended 30 September, 2008 were $59,915 (6 months ended 30 September, 2007: $73,858).
17.
Related party transactions
In the ordinary course of business, BSIE, our wholly-owned subsidiary, purchases and sells air tickets and tour packages from/to Bao Shinn Express Company Limited (BSEL). BSEL holds 38.6% of Baoshinn Corporations outstanding common stock. The consolidated income statement for the periods presented includes the following related party transactions:
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BAOSHINN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Stated in US Dollars)
17.
Related party transactions (Continued)
Related party | Nature of relationship and control | Description of transactions | 3 Months ended 30 Sept | 6 Months ended 30 Sept | |||
|
|
| 2008 | 2007 | 2008 |
| 2007 |
|
|
|
| (Restated) |
|
| (Restated) |
|
|
| $ | $ | $ |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bao Shinn Express Company Limited | Shareholder 38.6% | Sales of air tickets and tour packages | (29,240) | (87,611) | (76,224) |
| (157,077) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Management service income | (10,715) | (10,809) | (22,621) |
| (19,543) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Purchase of air tickets and tour packages | 16,530 | 21,717 | 64,472 |
| 48,192 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Loan interest paid | - | 7,886 | - |
| 15,906 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rent paid | 256 | 8,070 | 641 |
| 16,140 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Wong Yun Leung, Edward | Shareholder 18.5% | Loan interest paid | - | 767 | - |
| 1,541 |
18.
Segment Information
SFAS No.131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments in financial statements. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.
For management purposes, the Group is regarded as a single segment, being engaged in the provision of travel agent services. These principal activities and geographical market are substantially based in Hong Kong and the Mainland China. Accordingly, no geographical segment information is presented.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations includes "forward-looking" statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We use words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," and "intend" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. You should be aware that actual results may differ materially from our expressed expectations because of risks and uncertainties inherent in future events and you should not rely unduly on these forward looking statements. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update these statements, or disclose any difference between its actual results and those reflected in these statements. Reference in the following discussion to "our", "us" and "we" refer to the operations of Baoshinn Corporation and its subsidiaries ("the Company"), except where the context otherwise indicates or requires.
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes to the audited financial statements included in this annual report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern. We incurred a net loss of $345,084 for the year ended March 31, 2008, and a net loss of $89,093 for the 6 months ended September 30, 2008. We have an accumulated loss of $1,143,251 since our inception. On September 30, 2008 we had cash on hand of $192,702. These circumstances raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. These doubts were outlined in our independent auditor's report on our consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2008, which are included in annual report on Form 10-K. Although our consolidated financial statements raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, they do not include any adjustments relating to recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts or classifications of liabilities that might be necessary in the event we cannot continue as a going concern. The Company's shareholders have verbally agreed to provide continuing financial support to the Company for future losses it may incur.
In this difficult and challenging time, it is our intention to focus first on the things that we can directly control, such as costs. It is our intention to eliminate inefficiencies in operations to mitigate losses and to improve our chances for profitability. At the same time, we are also working on new routes to generate additional revenues, without increasing our need for additional cash. We hope to generate a new segment of revenue flow, along with new routes by working with local carriers on short haul flights.
Management has reviewed its operations for the past few years and the current travel industry market conditions. Based on that review we plan to take the following actions to improve our performance and to continue as a going concern.
Staff Redundancy
The Group plans to flatten organization structure by cutting senior management staff reducing staff redundancy and decentralizing its operations. Meanwhile, support and administration staffing has also been cut to keep back office costs down. Our total staff was reduced from 48 in May 2008 (highest) to 38 in September 2008. In September 2008, five of the 38 staff members are non-operational staff (management and back office), the remaining 33 are operational, plus the sales and marketing staff. In comparison to May, 2008, nine (9) of the 48 staff were non-operational and 39 were operational, plus the sales marketing staff.
As a result of staff cuts, the Company has been able downsize its office space. Office rental has been decrease from $11,860 per month to $7,976 in September 2008, representing a 32.7% decrease in office rental expense.
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Operations decentralized
Effective from September, 2008, management decided to decentralize operations in its main wholesale business division and corporate division. Business decisions will be made on a lower level within the business division instead of through a senior management team. Management expects the decentralization will improve flexibility and speed up our response time to market changes. As a result of these changes, each business division head will have more discretion to make business decisions, and at the same time each division head will be more accountable for their performance.
With the senior management team's functions being shifted to lower organization levels, our management fee has also decreased significantly, from $11,538 in April 2008 (highest) to $3,205 in September 2008.
Business Strategy
As a result of increased fuel prices, airlines have become increasingly competitive in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is an international hub for long haul flights as well as short distance destinations. Popular travel destinations are becoming less profitable, because more airlines are competing for the same routes. The Company, as a travel agency, is dependent on airline commissions ticket prices. The greater the competition, the less we can charge for our products, and in turn the less profit we will earn.
The Company has reviewed the market conditions, and decided to change its strategy by dealing with new emerging airlines with new destinations. The Company has recently developed a close relationship with Hong Kong Airlines which is primarily focused on Mainland China travel destinations. As the Hong Kong Airbus travel agency, the Company has less competition and is able to maintain a more stable profit margin.
Management believes that actions described herein enhance its ability to continue as a going concern.
During the year ended March 31, 2008, the Company was recognized by Eva Airline as its top selling agent in Hong Kong. Eva Airlines operates both short haul routes within South East Asia and long haul routes including North America and Europe. The Company has also been appointed as first tier agents for additional two airlines, HongKong Airlines & HongKong Express. Hong Kong Airlines mainly operates flights originating from Hong Kong to destinations in Asia cities, including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and major cities in Japan. HongKong Express mainly operates flights originating from Hong Kong to mainland China's second tier cities, including Changsha, Fuzhou, Hangzhou, Hefei, Guiyang etc.
Results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to three months ended September 30, 2007.
Revenues
Our revenue decreased by $61,286 or 0.6% from $9,591,481 in the three months ended September 30, 2007 to $9,530,195 in the corresponding period in 2008. We generate our revenues primarily from retail and corporate business. In 2008, we derived 98.3%, 0.6% and 1.1% of our revenues from our retail & corporate clients, commission from travel booking services and airline incentive commissions respectively. Our revenue generated in three months ended September 30, 2008 is very close to the corresponding period in 2007.
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The table below sets forth the revenues from our principal lines of business for the periods indicated.
| Three months ended September 30, | ||||
| 2008 |
| 2007 |
| |
|
|
| |||
| $ |
| $ |
| |
Retail and Corporate revenue | 9,366,334 |
| 9,438,003 |
| |
Commission from travel booking services | 55,603 |
| 32,818 |
| |
Incentive commissions | 108,258 |
| 120,660 |
| |
|
|
| |||
Total revenue | 9,530,195 |
| 9,591,481 |
|
Retail and Corporate Revenue
Revenues from retail and corporate travel services are recognized when the travel service provided by the Company is completely delivered. The Company presents revenue from such transactions on a gross basis in the consolidated statements of operations, as the Company acts as a principal, assumes inventory and credit risks, and has the primary obligation to the airlines or hotels for cancelled air tickets, packaged tour products or hotel reservations. The Company also has latitude in determining the service prices. The Company changes the product by combining air ticket and hotel accommodations with local car transportation and other ancillary services to make it a holiday package or business travel solution for customers.
Referral fees for travel booking services
We receive referral fees from travel product providers for booking travel services. The itinerary and product price are generally fixed by the travel product providers and we book the travel services on behalf of the customers. Referral fees from travel booking services rendered are recognized as commissions after the services are rendered and collections are reasonably assured. We present revenues from such transactions on a net basis in the consolidated statements of operations, as we act as an agent, we do not assume any inventory and credit risks, we have no obligations for cancelled airline or hotel ticket reservations, and do not have latitude in determining the service prices.
Incentive commission from travel suppliers
We earn an incentive commission from many travel suppliers. Contracts with certain travel suppliers contain discretionary escalating commissions that are paid to us subject to achieving specific performance targets. Such discretionary escalating commissions are recognized on an accrual basis because such commissions are usually paid in arrears and we can reasonably estimate such commissions. Our statement of operations presents revenues from such transactions on a net basis, because we act as an agent, we do not assume any inventory risk, and we have no obligation for cancelled airline tickets.
Cost of Sales
Costs of sales are costs directly attributable to rendering our revenues, which consist primarily of payments for travel costs to airlines and suppliers. Cost of revenues accounted for 96.4% and 96.7% of our revenues in three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively.
The table below sets forth the cost of sales for the periods indicated.
| Three months ended Sept 30, |
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| 2008 |
| 2007 |
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Total revenue | 9,530,195 |
| 9,591,481 | |||||||
Cost of sales | (9,189,031) |
| (9,278,426) | |||||||
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Gross profit | 341,164 |
| 313,055 |
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Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin
Gross profit increased by $28,109 or 8.97% from $313,055 in the three months ended September 30, 2007 to $341,164 for the corresponding period in 2008. The gross profit margin rate increased from 3.26% in the three months ended September 30, 2007 to 3.58% for the corresponding period in 2008. Despite the fact that airlines have cut back their commissions to travel agents due to increased costs associated with fuel surcharges, as fuel costs rose significantly during the period, our commission from travel booking services compensated the decrease in incentive commissions from airlines.
Operating Expenses
Overview
Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2008 were $420,660 or 4.41% of revenues, while the operating expenses for the corresponding period in 2007 were $403,987 or 4.21% of revenues. Operating expense as a percentage of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2008 is very close to three months ended September 30, 2007.
| 2008 | % of Revenue | 2007 | % of Revenue |
Salaries, commission, allowance | 277,191 | 2.91% | 249,369 | 2.56% |
Legal & Professional fees | 8,858 | 0.09% | 3,485 | 0.03% |
Office Rental | 26,252 | 0.28% | 36,411 | 0.40% |
Management fee | 17,335 | 0.18% | 40,862 | 0.37% |
Stock compensation expenses |
| 0.00% | 0 |
|
Other operating fee | 91,024 | 0.96% | 73,860 | 0.77% |
| 420,660 | 4.41% | 403,987 | 4.21% |
Salaries, Commissions and Allowances
The absolute dollar amount of salaries, commissions and allowances increased $27,822 from $249,369 in three months ended September 30, 2007 to $277,191 for the corresponding period in 2008. The Company took actions as previously described to flatten organization structure by cutting senior management staff, reducing staff redundancy and decentralizing its operations. Staff redundancy payment was settled and paid in September 2008 which was the main reason for an increase in Salaries. We are expecting salaries expense to be decreased from October 2008.
Legal and Professional Fees
Legal and professional fees increased by $5,373 from $3,485 in three months ended September 30, 2007 to $8,858 in the corresponding period in 2008. This was due to additional professional services needed for compliance with SEC and other US regulatory requirements during the three months ended September 30, 2008.
Office Rental and Building Management Fees
Office rental decreased by $10,159 from $36,411 in fiscal three months ended September 30, 2007 to $26,252 in the corresponding period in 2008. This decrease is mainly due to the reduced need for office space as a result of staff cuts as previously discussed.
Management Fees
Management fees decreased by $23,527 from $40,862 in three months ended September 30, 2007 to $17,335 in the corresponding period in 2008. The management fees were paid for financial control advice, financial reporting assistance, business strategic advice and corporate finance advice. Effective from September, 2008, management
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decided to decentralize operations. With the senior management team's functions being shifted to lower organization levels, our management fee has also decreased significantly.
Other General and Administration Expenses
Other general and administration expenses increased by $17,161 from $73,860 in three months ended September 30, 2007 to $91,024 in the corresponding period in 2008. The increase is largely contributed to an increase in audit fee for the current fiscal year.
Stock Options
The Company has stock option plans that allow it to grant options to its key employees. Over the course of employment, the Company may issue vested or non-vested stock options to employees. For non-vested stock options, the options have a maximum term of three years up to March 31, 2011. For vested stock options, the exercise period of the options commenced on March 31, 2008 and will expire on March 31, 2011, subject to the maximum of 30% of options to be exercised up to March 31, 2009, a maximum of 60% of options to be exercised up to March 31, 2010 and all options must be exercised prior to March 31, 2011. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, a total of 300,000 vested and 80,000 non-vested options were granted to key employees of the Company at a price of $0.35 per share, exercisable for a term of three years, which vest immediately under the vesting conditions. The fair market value of these options at the date of grant was estimated to be $0.1533 and $0.1125 for vested and non-vested options per unit, respectively using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The stock-based compensation expense recorded in the fiscal year end March 31, 2008 was $22,800 (2007: Nil) which was charged to the consolidated statements of operations. During the 3 month ended September, 2008, there was no stock based compensation expense.
Other operating income
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| Three months ended September 30, |
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| 2008 |
| 2007 |
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| $ |
| $ |
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| GDS Commission income | 334 |
| 3,116 |
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| Refund written back | - |
| - |
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| Management service income | 21,627 |
| 10,808 |
| ||
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| 21,961 |
| 13,924 |
|
GDS Commission Income
Our commission income decreased from $3,116 in the three months ended September 30, 2007 to $334 in the corresponding period in 2008. During three months ended September 30, 2008, we increased the number of tickets booked through a lower percentage commission booking system, which resulted in a lower amount of commissions.
Commission income is received by the Company from the Global Distribution Systems Supplier (GDS), which is the booking system that links airlines, IATA and travel agencies. GDS acts as an information medium between the Airlines and Travel agencies. Travel consultants check seat availability and fare conditions, and make reservations through GDS. GDS also links Airline and Travel Agencies through IATA's Bill and Settling Plans (BSP). Once the ticket is issued from IATA through the GDS system, travel agencies will settle the payment with airlines through IATA's fortnightly BSP Payment.
Each GDS system has a different layout, and different user manual and command. Airlines can choose to link with one or a few GDS. The Company currently has 4 GDS installed, they are "Amadeus", "Worldspan", "Travelsky" and "Abacus". GDS will normally provide equipment and install their system onsite for a travel agency. The travel agency must generally sign an agreement with each GDS supplier which details the usage and reward scheme. Some GDS suppliers require travel agencies to maintain a minimum usage volume, otherwise the travel agency will have
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to pay fees for the equipment. GDS suppliers also encourage travel agencies to book tickets through their system by rewarding travel agencies on the number of tickets booked in a certain period of time.
The Company encourages its consultants to use the GDS that has the best compensation structure, however, a balance between operational efficiency is also considered. Some airlines are more user friendly with a specific GDS, also with each travel consultancy's experience with different systems, the Company leaves it to the consultant's discretion to choose which GDS to use.
Refund Written Back
During the three months ended September 30, 2008, there were no unclaimed refunds.
As a general travel industry practice, unclaimed refunds over 2 years old will not be recoverable by the customer. A refund takes place when a passenger wants to cancel a booking after a ticket is issued but before the flight takes off. Each airline has their own policy on cancellations, and each airfare class has different policy on refunds, cancellation or re-bookings. When a customer requires a refund, the Company charges a refund handling fee to examine the fare condition, airline refund procedure, and apply for the refund on behalf of the customer. Whether a refund can be successfully claimed is ultimately the Airline's decision. It generally takes from six weeks to one year to obtain a refund from the airlines. The Company will contact the customers when it receives refunds from Airlines, however due to the length and uncertainty of the procedure, sometimes the Company cannot reach its customers after a refund has been recovered from the airlines. The Company's account policy is to recognize unclaimed refunds as income after a period of 2 years.
Management Service Income
Management service income represents compensation from a related party, Bao Shinn Express Company Limited ("BSEL"). BSEL currently holds 38.55% of our outstanding common stock. We have provided BSEL with management services on business operations and general travel industry knowledge since the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. Management service income from BSEL was $10,808 in the three months ended September 30, 2007, compare to $21,628 in the corresponding period in 2008.
The Company recognizes the management service as "other operating income", as the Company's management team is part of its operation team. Accordingly, the revenue generated by the management team is considered part of the Company's operations.
Other non-operating income
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| Three months ended September 30, |
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| 2008 |
| 2007 |
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| $ |
| $ |
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| Gain on exchange | 1,832 |
| 5,994 |
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| Interest income | - |
| 872 |
| ||
| Sundry income | 0 |
| 284 |
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| 1,832 |
| 7,150 |
|
Exchange Gain
Exchange gain decreased from $5,994 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 to $1,832 in the corresponding period in 2008. This was attributable to reduced fluctuations of the Hong Kong Dollar against foreign currencies including the U.S. Dollar and the Thai Baht during the three months ended September 30 2008.
We pay overseas suppliers in their currency, and charge our customers in HK Dollars, with the exchange rate determined at the point of invoicing. Because of the timing difference between payments and receipts, we incur
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exchange differences in transactions with overseas suppliers. We recognize such gains or losses as "non-operational income or expense", since this is a non-operational item.
Interest Income
Interest income was $872 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to 0 for the corresponding period in 2008. This interest was earned from bank savings and fixed deposit accounts. The Company considers this non-operational income. Due to the Hong Kong central government lowering the interest earlier this year, there was no interest on bank savings or fixed deposit accounts during the 3 months ended Sept 30, 2008.
Sundry Income
Sundry income was $284 for the three months ended September 2007, compare to 0 for the corresponding period in 2008.
Sundry income is mainly from IATA BSP Fund reimbursement. The IATA BSP Fund is a fund created when IATA collects $0.38 (HK $3.00) per air ticket from travel agencies at the time each travel agency issues an air ticket with IATA. IATA BSP Fund was established to protect airlines when travel agencies go bankrupt and are unable to meet the payment obligation to the airlines. The fund will be used to recover the debt to airlines from the bankrupted travel agency. IATA BSP Fund has a ceiling of $1.28M (HK $10M), when the ceiling is reached, IATA reimburses the additional collections to all participating travel agencies proportionally. The Company's sundry income is its proportional reimbursement from the IATA BSP Fund, and this amount is calculated monthly by IATA. We consider this income as non-operational income, because it is not part of our operation activities.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased from $17,439 for the three months ended September 30 2007 to $4,121 in the corresponding period in 2008. This was attributable to the fact that the outstanding principal balance on our loans from former shareholders was significantly reduced.
Net Loss
Net loss decreased by $30,526 from $98,432 for the three months ended September 30 2007 to $67,906 for the corresponding period in 2008. The decrease in loss was a combined effect of actions taken by the management to improve the group's performance.
Results of operations for the six months ended September 30, 2008 compared to six months ended
September 30, 2007.
Revenues
Our revenue increased by $567,209 or 3.2% from $17,675,016 in the six months ended September 30, 2007 to $18,242,225 in the corresponding period in 2008. We generate our revenues primarily from retail and corporate business. In 2008, we derived 98.1%, 0.5% and 1.4% of our revenues from our retail & corporate clients, commission from travel booking services and airline incentive commissions respectively. The increase in revenue was mainly due to our retail and corporate business, which increased by $516,061 or 2.9% from $17,376,553 in six months ended Sept 30, 2007 to $17,892,614 in the corresponding period in 2008.
The table below sets forth the revenues from our principal lines of business for the periods indicated.
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| Six months ended September 30, | ||||
| 2008 |
| 2007 |
| |
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| $ |
| $ |
| |
Retail and Corporate revenue | 17,892,614 |
| 17,376,553 |
| |
Commission from travel booking services | 98,903 |
| 73,252 |
| |
Incentive commissions | 250,708 |
| 225,211 |
| |
|
|
| |||
Total revenue | 18,242,225 |
| 17,675,016 |
|
Retail and Corporate Revenue
Revenues from retail and corporate travel services are recognized when the travel service provided by the Company is completely delivered. The Company presents revenue from such transactions on a gross basis in the consolidated statements of operations, as the Company acts as a principal, assumes inventory and credit risks, and has the primary obligation to the airlines or hotels for cancelled air tickets, packaged tour products or hotel reservations. The Company also has latitude in determining the service prices. The Company changes the product by combining air ticket and hotel accommodations with local car transportation and other ancillary services to make it a holiday package or business travel solution for customers.
Referral fees for travel booking services
We receive referral fees from travel product providers for booking travel services. The itinerary and product price are generally fixed by the travel product providers and we book the travel services on behalf of the customers. Referral fees from travel booking services rendered are recognized as commissions after the services are rendered and collections are reasonably assured. We present revenues from such transactions on a net basis in the consolidated statements of operations, as we act as an agent, we do not assume any inventory and credit risks, we have no obligations for cancelled airline or hotel ticket reservations, and do not have latitude in determining the service prices.
Incentive commission from travel suppliers
We earn an incentive commission from many travel suppliers. Contracts with certain travel suppliers contain discretionary escalating commissions that are paid to us subject to achieving specific performance targets. Such discretionary escalating commissions are recognized on an accrual basis because such commissions are usually paid in arrears and we can reasonably estimate such commissions. Our statement of operations presents revenues from such transactions on a net basis, because we act as an agent, we do not assume any inventory risk, and we have no obligation for cancelled airline tickets.
Cost of Sales
Costs of sales are costs directly attributable to rendering our revenues, which consist primarily of payments for travel costs to airlines and suppliers. Cost of revenues accounted for 95.9% and 96.6% of our revenues in six months ended Sept 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively.
The table below sets forth the cost of sales for the periods indicated.
| Six months ended September 30, |
| ||||||||
| 2008 |
| 2007 |
| ||||||
Total revenue | 18,242,225 |
| 17,675,016 | |||||||
Cost of sales | (17,500,921) |
| (17,068,650) | |||||||
|
| |||||||||
Gross profit | 741,304 |
| 606,366 |
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Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin
Gross profit increased by $134,938 or 22.2% from $606,366 in the six months ended September 30, 2007 to $741,304 for the corresponding period in 2008. The gross profit margin rate increased from 3.4% in the six months ended September 30, 2007 to 4.1% for the corresponding period in 2008. The lower gross margin rate in the six months ended September 30, 2007 was mainly due to intensive promotional activities among travel agencies in Hong Kong during last year's peak season which cause an increasing competitive market environment. The peak season market this year was not as competitive as last year due to the slower business environment in general.
Operating Expenses
Overview
Total operating expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2008 were $848,676 or 4.6% of revenues, while the operating expenses for the corresponding period in 2007 were $784,400 or 4.4% of revenues. Operating expense as a percentage of revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2008 is very close to such percentage for the six months ended September 30, 2007.
| 2008 | % of Revenue | 2007 | % of Revenue |
Salaries, commission, allowance | 543,931 | 2.98% | 470,444 | 2.66% |
Legal & Professional fees | 21,391 | 0.11% | 15,709 | 0.08% |
Office Rental | 59,915 | 0.33% | 73,858 | 0.42% |
Management fee | 42,335 | 0.23% | 87,323 | 0.49% |
Stock compensation expenses |
| 0.00% | 0 |
|
Other operating fee | 181,104 | 0.99% | 137,066 | 0.78% |
| 848,676 | 4.65% | 784,400 | 4.43% |
Salaries, Commissions and Allowances
The absolute dollar amount of salaries, commissions and allowances increased $73,487 from $470,444 in six months ended September 30, 2007 to $543,931 for the corresponding period in 2008. The Company took actions as previously described to flatten organization structure by cutting senior management staff, reducing staff redundancy and decentralizing its operations. Staff redundancy payment was settled and paid in September 2008, which was the main reason for an increase in Salaries. We are expecting salary expenses to be decreased after October 2008.
Legal and Professional Fees
Legal & professional fees increased by $5,682 from $15,709 in six months ended September 30, 2007 to $21,391 in the corresponding period in 2008. This was due to additional professional services needed for compliance with SEC and other US regulatory requirements during the six months ended September 30, 2008.
Office Rental and Building Management Fees
Office rental decreased by $13,943 from $73,858 in fiscal six months ended September 30, 2007 to $59,915 in the corresponding period in 2008. This decrease is mainly due to the reduced need for office space as a result of staff cuts as previously discussed.
Management Fees
Management fees decreased by $44,988 from $87,323 in six months ended September 30, 2007 to $42,335 in the corresponding period in 2008. The management fees were paid for financial control advice, financial reporting assistance, business strategic advice and corporate finance advice. Effective from September, 2008, management
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decided to decentralize operations. With the senior management team's functions being shifted to lower organization levels. As a result of these actions, our management fee has also decreased significantly.
Other General and Administration Expenses
Other general and administration expenses increased by $44,038 from $137,066 in six months ended September 30, 2007 to $181,104 in the corresponding period in 2008. The increase is largely attributable to an increase in audit fees for the current fiscal year.
Stock Options
The Company has stock option plans that allow it to grant options to its key employees. Over the course of employment, the Company may issue vested or non-vested stock options to employees. For non-vested stock options, the options have a maximum term of three years up to March 31, 2011. For vested stock options, the exercise period of the options commenced on March 31, 2008 and will expire on March 31, 2011, subject to a maximum of 30% of the options to be exercised on or before March 31, 2009, a maximum of 60% of the options to be exercised on or before March 31, 2010 and all options must be exercised prior to March 31, 2011. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, a total of 300,000 vested and 80,000 non-vested options were granted to key employees of the Company at a price of $0.35 per share, exercisable for a term of three years. These options vested immediately under the vesting conditions. The fair market value of these options at the date of grant was estimated to be $0.1533 and $0.1125 for vested and non-vested options per unit, respectively using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The stock-based compensation expense recorded in the fiscal year end March 31, 2008 was $22,800 (2007: None) which was charged to the consolidated statements of operations. During the 3 months ended September, 2008, there was no stock based compensation expense.
Other operating income
|
| Six months ended September 30, |
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| 2008 |
| 2007 |
| ||
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| $ |
| $ |
| ||
|
|
|
|
| |||
| GDS Commission income | 4,261 |
| 6,182 |
| ||
| Refund written back | - |
| 20,823 |
| ||
| Management service income | 33,526 |
| 19,543 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
| |||
|
| 37,787 |
| 46,548 |
|
GDS Commission Income
Our commission income decreased from $6,182 in the six months ended September 30, 2007 to $4,261 in the corresponding period in 2008. During the six months ended September 30, 2008, we increased the number of tickets booked through a lower percentage commission booking system, which resulted in a lower amount of commissions.
Refund Written Back
During the six months ended September 30, 2008, there was no unclaimed refund compared to unclaimed refunds of $20,823 during the six months ended September 30, 2007.
Management Service Income
Management service income represents compensation from a related party, Bao Shinn Express Company Limited ("BSEL"). BSEL currently holds 38.55% of the Company's outstanding common stock. The Company provides management services to BSEL on business operations and general travel industry knowledge since the 4th six months of fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. Management service income from BSEL was $19,543 in the six months ended September 30, 2007, compare to $33,526 in the corresponding period in 2008.
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The Company recognizes the management service as "other operating income", as the Company's management team is part of its operation team. Accordingly, the revenue generated by the management team is considered part of the Company's operations.
Other non-operating income
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| Six months ended September 30, |
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| 2008 |
| 2007 |
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| $ |
| $ |
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| Gain on exchange | 2,363 |
| 7,902 |
| ||
| Interest income | 1,211 |
| 4,938 |
| ||
| Sundry income | 0 |
| 284 |
| ||
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| 3,574 |
| 13,124 |
|
Exchange Gain
Exchange gain decreased from $7,902 for the six months ended September 30, 2007 to $2,363 in the corresponding period in 2008. This was attributable to a reduction in the fluctuation of the Hong Kong Dollar against foreign currencies including the U.S. Dollar and the Thai Baht during the six months ended Sept 30 2008.
The Company pays overseas suppliers in their currency, and charges its customers in HK dollars, with the exchange rate determined at the point of invoicing. Because of the timing difference between payments and receipts, the Company incurs exchange differences in transactions with overseas suppliers. The Company recognizes the gain or loss as "non-operational income or expense", as this is not from operations.
Interest Income
The Company earned interest income in the amount of $4,938 for the six months ended September 30, 2007, compared to interest income of $2,363 for the corresponding period in 2008. This interest was earned from bank savings and fixed deposit accounts. The Company considers this non-operational income. Due to the Hong Kong central government lowering the interest since earlier this year, interest on bank savings and fixed deposits accounts decreased during the 3 months ended September 30, 2008.
Sundry Income
Sundry income was $284 for the six months ended September 2007, compare to none for the corresponding period in 2008.
Sundry income is mainly from IATA BSP Fund reimbursement. IATA BSP Fund is a fund created when IATA collects $0.38 (HK $3.00) per air ticket from travel agencies at the time each travel agency issues an air ticket with IATA. The Company's sundry income is the reimbursement from the IATA BSP Fund, and the amount is calculated monthly by IATA. The Company considers the income as non-operational income, as it is not part of its operation activities.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased from $31,540 in six months ended September 30 2007 to $5,898 in the corresponding period in 2008. This was attributable to the fact that the outstanding principal balance on loans from former shareholders was significantly reduced.
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Net Loss
Net loss decreased by $82,484 from $171,577 for the six months ended September 30 2007 to $89,093 for the corresponding period in 2008. The decrease in loss was a combined effect of the actions taken by the management to improve the group's performance as previously discussed.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have not generated positive cash flows from operating activities. Our primary sources of capital have been from the sale and issuances of equity securities. Our primary use of capital has been for the expansion and development of our business, and the associated need for increased working capital. Our working capital requirements are expected to increase in line with the growth of our business. We have no lines of credit or other bank financing arrangements. We expect that working capital requirements will be funded through a combination of our existing funds, cash flow from operations, private loans, issuance of equity and debt securities. Additional issuances of equity and debt securities will result in dilution to our current common stockholders. The Company's former shareholders agreed to provide continuing financial support to the Company in the form of temporary loans. These agreements for continuing financial support are verbal. The temporary loan of $386,301 outstanding at Sept 30, 2008 was from our former shareholders. These temporary loans were unsecured with no fixed term of repayment. Interest was paid at the rate of 10% per annum.
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $500,588 for the six months ended September 30, 2008, compared to net cash provided in operating activities of $95,074 from the corresponding period in 2007. The cash usage during the fiscal six months ended September 30, 2008 was mainly for the support of our sales revenue increase. Working capital increased $599,826 from $126,922 in the six months ended September 30, 2007 to $726,748 in the fiscal six months ended September 30, 2008.
Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities was $143,803 for the six months ended September 30, 2008, compare to net cash used of $15,163 for the corresponding period in 2007. The cash was mainly used for the purchase of new computer equipment and a computer software update, needed to cope with our business expansion.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $302,980 for the fiscal six months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $102,930 for the corresponding period in 2007. The cash was provided mainly from the temporary loan from shareholders.
Financing Our Capital Expenditures
During the next 12 months, the Company intends to implement its business plan for expanding into the China market. The initial investment is expected to be approximately US$1,200,000. These funds will be used for setting up a China flagship company in Shanghai. Expenditures are expected to include obtaining travel licenses, office renovation, purchase of communication equipment, purchase of computers and office equipment. An additional investment of US$1,500,000 will be required as the working capital for the Shanghai office.
The new flagship company will be registered in Shanghai and will serve as our China head office. We will subsequently open branch offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Kunming.
As a marketing tool, an "On-line travel" business team will be set up in Shanghai. The team includes the IT specialist for development of a travel booking system to China.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
For the six months ended September 30, 2008, and the last six months ended September 30, 2007, the Company did not engage in any off-balance sheet activities or have any relationships or arrangements with unconsolidated entities established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. Further, we have not guaranteed any obligations of unconsolidated entities nor do we have any commitment or intent to provide additional funding to any such entities.
Related Party Transactions
In the ordinary course of business, BSIE, our wholly-owned subsidiary, purchases and sells air tickets and tour packages from/to Bao Shinn Express Company Limited ("BSEL"). BSEL holds 38.6% of Baoshinn Corporation's outstanding common stock. The consolidated income statement for the periods presented includes the following related party transactions:
Related party | Nature of relationship and control | Description of transactions | 3 Months ended 30 Sept | 6 Months ended 30 Sept | |||
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| 2008 | 2007 | 2008 |
| 2007 |
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| (Restated) |
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| $ | $ | $ |
| $ |
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Bao Shinn Express Company Limited | Shareholder 38.6% | Sales of air tickets and tour packages | (29,240) | (87,611) | (76,224) |
| (157,077) |
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| Management service income | (10,715) | (10,809) | (22,621) |
| (19,543) |
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| Purchase of air tickets and tour packages | 16,530 | 21,717 | 64,472 |
| 48,192 |
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| Loan interest paid | - | 7,886 | - |
| 15,906 |
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| Rent paid | 256 | 8,070 | 641 |
| 16,140 |
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Mr. Wong Yun Leung, Edward | Shareholder 18.5% | Loan interest paid | - | 767 | - |
| 1,541 |
Loans from shareholders represent temporary advances from certain present and former shareholders of the Company. The loans are unsecured and have no fixed terms of repayment. Interest is charged at the rate of 10% per annum.
Amounts due from/(to) related parties for working capital are as follows:
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| At March 31 |
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| (Restated) |
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| 2008 |
| 2008 |
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| $ |
| $ |
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| Amount due from a shareholder |
|
| 86,917 |
| 3,596 |
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| Amounts due to shareholders |
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| 386,301 |
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The amount due from a shareholder is temporary advance, interest free, unsecured and due on demand.
The amounts due to shareholders, represent advances from certain shareholders of the Company, are interest-bearing at the rate of 10% per annum, unsecured and have no fixed repayment terms.
Related Companies
As previously indicated, BSIE is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. On February 20, 2008, BSIE formed a wholly owned subsidiary by the name of Bao Shinn (China) Express Ltd. ("BSCE"). BSIE received 1,000,000 ordinary shares of BSCE for $0.128 per share. In addition, on July 16, 2008 Bao Shinn Holidays, Ltd. ("BSHL") was formed and BSIE received 1,650,000 ordinary shares of BSHL, representing an ownership interest of 55%, for $0.12 per share. The remaining 45% of BSHL is owned by an unaffiliated third party.
Item 3. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules, regulations and related forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As of September 30, 2008, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in internal controls
There have been no changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls and procedures during the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
The Company is currently not a party to any pending legal proceedings and no such action by or to the best of its knowledge, against the Company has been threatened.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
No matter was submitted during the quarter ending June 30, 2008, covered by this report to a vote of the Company's shareholders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports of Form 8-K.
(a)
Exhibits
*3.1
Certificate of Incorporation
*3.2
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
*3.3
By-laws
*4.0
Stock Certificate
31.1
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
31.1
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
32.2
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
* Filed as an exhibit to the Company's registration statement on Form SB-2, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2006, and incorporated herein by this reference.
(b) Reports of Form 8-K
None.
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